Author: Mr. Daps
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Exciting Things Coming From D23 Throughout 2023
2023 is well underway. It’s hard to believe it is already May. However, there is still a lot of 2023 left and to look forward to. D23 released today a look at the many different exciting offerings it has throughout the rest of the year. This comes as Disney is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Already…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Give Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Power to Cancel Reedy Creek Contracts
On Friday Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that gives the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District the authority to nullify contracts made by its predecessor, the Reedy Creek Improvement District. SB 1604 was passed by the House of Representatives in Florida on Wednesday before being sent to the Governor’s desk. This is…
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Mantis Joins Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off! As ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Arrives in Theaters
Today Disney announced new arrivals in the parks in conjunction with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 arriving in theaters. The new arrivals include plenty of different foods and a new character at Disney California Adventure’s Avengers Campus. First off, Mantis will be joining the Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off! in front of…
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The Electric Mayhem Rocks On In ‘The Muppets Mayhem’ – Mr. Daps’ Review
It’s time to play the music! Well, maybe not that music. But it is time to play music as The Electric Mayhem come together with an aspiring record producer to make their first album in The Muppets Mayhem. As should be no surprise, things aren’t just as simple as going into the studio, recording an…
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Jonathan Groff Joins ‘Doctor Who’ Cast
Jonathan Groff, the award-winning actor on stage and screen is joining the cast of Doctor Who. While the role isn’t known yet, it is said to be key. Jonathan Groff has quite the career that has put him in some iconic roles both on stage, on the small screen, and also on the big screen.…
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Carrie Fisher Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
On Star Wars Day in Hollywood, Carrie Fisher was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame posthumously. In her stead, daughter Billie Lourd accepted the honor. Wearing a dress with Princess Leia on it as seen in Star Wars: A New Hope, complete with space buns. She also wore glittery makeup in…
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Photos/Video: Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
On May 2, 2023, the Daps Magic team attended the first Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite of 2023. This after-hours event ran from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Throughout the night, the team took hundreds (if not thousands) of photos and also plenty of videos. Below is a look at all the photos that…
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Entertainment Guide: Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
It’s Star Wars Month and the Disneyland Resort is celebrating in many different ways. One of these ways is the Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite after-hours events. These sold-out events turn the entire Disneyland Park into a galaxy far, far away. Throughout these Star Wars Nites, guests can see different Star Wars characters, purchase…
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Character Guide: Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite is back at The Happiest Place on Earth! For four months in May 2023, this special after-hours event is the place to be for Star Wars fans. The event includes entertainment, merchandise, food, and plenty of Star Wars characters. Many of these characters were announced ahead of the event…
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Mondo Light & Magic – Original Soundtrack LP Now Available for Pre-order
The Light & Magic – Original Soundtrack LP is now available for pre-order from Mondo. This soundtrack features music by James Newton Howard for the docu-series Light & Magic which is available on Disney+. The LP is expected to be shipped in June 2023. Below is a look at the release details for this vinyl…
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Starbucks Been There Series Star Wars Ornaments Arrive on shopDisney and in Disney Parks
Star Wars Day is the annual celebration of all that is Star Wars! It is also the day when quite often new Starbucks Been There Series Star Wars mugs and ornaments arrive in the parks and on shopDisney. This year is no exception. New Starbucks Been There Series Star Wars mugs that bring to life…
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Disney+ Celebrates Star Wars Day with Arrival of ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Volume 2 and ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’
In celebration of Star Wars Day, two new series from Lucasfilm, the animated anthology series “Star Wars: Visions” Volume 2 and the original animated series “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures,” premiere today on Disney+. In addition, “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” also airs on Disney Junior. “Star Wars: Visions” Volume 2 continues to push the boundaries of “Star…
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Influencing Magic Episode #6: Puppeteer Sarah Berman
In this episode of Influencing Magic, Mr. Daps and Annie interview Sarah Berman and learn all about puppetry! Sarah Berman is a seasoned comedian, voice-over artist, and puppeteer, She is best known for playing the titular role of WAFFLES in Michelle Obama’s, Waffles + Mochi on Netflix (season 2.) Currently, she can be found as…
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The Power of Storytelling – A Collaborative Presentation
On May 3, 2023, at the 2023 Western Association of Advisors for the Health Professions Regional Conference a special presentation was offered in collaboration with Daps Magic. Called The Power of Storytelling, this presentation shared how storytelling can offer a different approach to the student experience. This gave advisors an opportunity to reflect on their…
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Florida Legislature Passes Monorail Oversight Bill and Sends it to Governor DeSantis
The Florida House of Representatives has passed a bill that the Senate passed earlier this week that provides Florida officials with the oversight and responsibility to inspect the monorails at Walt Disney World Resort. This development comes as conflict continues between Florida Governor DeSantis and Disney with lawsuits from Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District being filed against…
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Take a Look at How Disneyland Paris Celebrated World Wish Day!
Last weekend, Disneyland Paris celebrated World Wish Day, the anniversary of the very first official wish granted by Make-A-Wish, by inviting more than 80 Make-A-Wish children from 14 markets and their families to visit for a magical and fun adventure together at the park. One key moment of the weekend took place on Saturday, April…
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New Star Wars Photo Ops Arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Ahead of Star Wars Day it has been announced that there will be new Photo Ops at Disney’s Hollywood Studios from Disney PhotoPass on May the 4th. These shots are going to be found throughout Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. They will be found in honor of Star Wars Day at the following locations: What do…
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DJ R-3X at Oga’s Cantina to Host 24-Hour LIVE Listening Party
Anybody visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge knows that Oga’s Cantina and listening to DJ R-3X is always an amazing experience. This experience is being expanded for Star Wars Day. DJ R-3X will be hosting a 24-hour live listening party from Oga’s Cantina. During this, he will be playing hits from his catalog. This includes the…
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Florida House of Representatives Passes Bill That Gives Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Authority to Overturn Reedy Creek Contracts
The Florida House of Representatives has passed SB 1604, a Land Use Bill with an amendment that gives the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board the authority to overturn contracts that were approved by its predecessor, the Reedy Creek Improvement District Board. The bill was passed by a 75-34 margin and will now head to…
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2023 Star Wars Day Deals
The 2023 Star Wars Day is nearly upon us. With the arrival of May the 4th Star Wars fans everywhere will be celebrating all that is Star Wars. It also turns out it is a great day to shop for all that is Star Wars. Over on shopDisney, a collection of Star Wars merchandise will…
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Chewy is Searching for Yoda Pet Look-Alike
Chewy has quit the Star Wars collection for every pet & pet parent looking to celebrate Star Wars Day (and month). Chewy is also looking for Yoda pet look-alikes. Starting on May the 4th, Chewy will start a casting call on social media for pets that look like Yoda that could end up starring in an “out-of-this-galaxy…
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Disneyland Magic Key Holder Gift Revealed for Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
Disneyland Magic Key holders attending the sold-out Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite this year can get a special gift. The gift is a button that will be offered during the special event hours during each Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite. The buttons that will be offered will be different for each night of…
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Travel to Canada or New Zealand with Adventures by Disney
Adventures by Disney announced earlier today that travelers will soon be able to make their way to Columbia, the inspiration location for Disney’s Encanto. There are also other places to go with Adventures by Disney, however. There is a new adventure that takes guests to Canada’s Nova Scotia and also Prince Edward Island. Adventures by…
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Florida Senate Approves Monorail Inspections at Walt Disney World Resort
The Florida Senate passed a bill today that would mean that the Florida government would have oversight and the responsibility to inspect the Walt Disney World Resort monorail system. This comes as things continue to escalate between Florida Governor DeSantis and Disney with lawsuits from Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District being filed…