Author: Mr. Daps
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Redwood Creek Challenge Trail Magical Holiday Moments – Sundays with DAPs
Christmas has arrived at the Disneyland Resort and is in full swing now! The decorations are up, Santa and his elves are out, and the Disneyland Resort is the merriest place on Earth! The DAPS MAGIC team arrived at the Disneyland Resort in the early afternoon. It was a pleasant surprised to discover that the…
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2019 Newly Unveiled Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Medals Offer a Royal Collection for Runners at the Walt Disney World Resort
Medals were revealed for the 2019 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The weekend includes three races and a combined three-race challenge. Runners can look forward to earning their happy ending medals as they experience the different races throughout the weekend. This year, the medals for the weekend are based on…
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GEEK EATS: Leftover Thanksgiving Meal Shepherd’s Pie
Thanksgiving is over and if you are like me, you have a ton of leftovers that you are trying to figure out what to do with. You could make Turkey Turnovers again, but you’ve already tried that recipe. Looking in the refrigerator, it is quite evident that there is still more than a meal left…
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Sunday Spotlight: Phat Cat Swinger
One of the DAPS MAGIC’s favorite part of the holiday season at the Disneyland Resort is getting to see Phat Cat Swinger. This band is playing nightly during the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure. Each night they brighten up the night around the Paradise Park stage with their jazzy renditions of Christmas music.…
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It’s a Celebration! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another Disney and geek news filled edition of the DISNEY Reporter! This week the news ranges from the Disney parks to movies, to an immersive experience! Each week DAPS MAGIC covers the stories of Disney and geek news, and the DISNEY Reporter shares the top headlines! We would love to hear what you think…
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Looking Forward at The Walt Disney Company’s Schedule of Movies For 2019
With the recent release of movie trailers from The Walt Disney Company for Toy Story 4, Dumbo and The Lion King, it is readily apparent that 2019 is going to be a fun year for movies. However, those aren’t the only movies coming out from The Walt Disney Company in 2019. There are several others that…
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Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet – A Heartwarming Tale of Friendship and Dreams – Review by Mr. DAPs
Six years after the events of Wreck-It Ralph things are going pretty well for Ralph and Vanellope. Every day is the same as Ralph and Vanellope spend their days in their games and enjoy their off time being best friends drinking root beer and watching the world go by. For Ralph, this is perfect. For…
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Destination D Delivers! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 908
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a LOT to cover after the excitement that came out of Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse! From this special weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort, there is news covering Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Epcot, and more! The geeks cover it all! Mickey and Minnie Mouse’s birthday…
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Swing into the Season with Phat Cat Swinger’s New Christmas Album!
Phat Cat Swinger, the band currently headlining the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure, has a Christmas album coming out! This “little-big band” is lighting up each night with its spirited jazzy sets! While they are all excellent musicians, their performances are just fun and filled with heart. It is hard to find a…
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Concept Art for New Spider-Man Attraction at Disney California Adventure Released
Marvel has released a piece of concept art giving a look at what the new Super Hero themed land will look like at Disney California Adventure. The land, currently under construction, will include a Spider-Man attraction! While there aren’t many details being revealed beyond the existence of this attraction and the that it focuses on…
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A Lost Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Film Has Been Found in Japan by Anime Historian
A cartoon short of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit that was thought to be lost has been found. The short is one of seven Walt Disney shorts from the time that was thought lost. The short was a 16mm film of Neck ‘n’ Neck and found by Yasushi Watanabe in the midst of his collection. He purchased it originally while…
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Knott’s Merry Farm Offers More Merriment Than Ever for People Visiting Knott’s Berry Farm this Christmas Season!
Knott’s Berry Farm has been transformed for the Christmas season to become Knott’s Merry Farm. Throughout Knott’s Berry Farm, Christmas decorations can be found adding a healthy dose of Christmas magic to the oldest theme park in the United States. The Christmas magic arrives in multiple forms throughout the park and is sure to connect with…
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Disney Extends #ShareYourEars Campaign Through November 27th!
Disney is extending the #ShareYourEars campaign through November 27th. Disney fans can ‘share their ears’ by posting photos of themselves wearing Mickey Ears or ears in another creative fashion on social media with the hashtag #shareyourears. For each post to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, The Walt Disney Company will donate $5 to Make-A-Wish. “In 2018, we’ve…
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Mickey and Minnie Mouse Party Down Main Street USA with the Gang for the Grand 90th Birthday Celebration!
Disneyland celebrated Mickey and Minnie Mouse’s birthday today with a host of friends along the parade route. A special cavalcade made its way down the parade route from it’s a small world to Main Street with USA. The cavalcade include Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, the Disneyland Ambassadors, Dapper Dans, Disneyland Band Director, and a large…
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Make New Year’s Eve Even More Magical By Celebrating at Disney Parks
New Year’s Eve is one of the most magical nights of the year. New Year’s Eve at a Disney park is even more magical! This year, there are multiple different options at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts for you to have an incredible experience ringing in the new year! Disneyland Resort New Year’s…
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Destination D Gives A Much Closer Look At The Disney Skyliner
This weekend at Destination D: Celebration Mickey Mouse a closer look was given for the Disney Skyliner. Once in operation, this will be a transportation system that will allow guests to fly through the sky to various locations throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. At the Destination D event, Disney fans were able to see…
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Sunday Spotlight: Talking Mickey Mouse
Today we celebrate Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday! Through the last nine decades, Mickey Mouse has brought joy and laughter to millions of fans around the globe. One of the ways he has brought joy, laughter, and magic in more recent years is by talking with guests. In multiple instances, Mickey Mouse has held conversations with…
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Destination D – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a LOT of news to cover. Much of this news is coming out of Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse. From this special event at the Walt Disney World Resort there has been new details about the celebration of Mickey Mouse, attractions in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge,…
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New Shows and Experiences Coming to Epcot During Magical Transformation
Epcot is getting a pretty significant dose of magic added to it in the coming years. Today during a presentation at Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products, shared details about what is in store for Epcot. France It is already known that France is receiving a…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Attraction Names Unveiled at Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse
There is lots of news coming out of Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World. Today Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products, shared about some things that are coming to the Disney Parks. “We are currently in the midst of one of the most extraordinary periods…
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New Matterhorn Queue Adds More Space and More Theming at the Disneyland Resort!
The Matterhorn Bobsleds has re-opened at the Disneyland Resort. With the re-opening comes a new way to enter the iconic attraction. The area in front of the old Matterhorn entrance has been re-worked to accommodate a bigger queue area. With the expansion of the queue has also come new theming elements, including a new main…
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Disneyland Resort to Welcome Captain Marvel Early Next Year
The Disneyland Resort will be welcoming Captain Marvel early in 2019. Captain Marvel will be arriving in theaters on March 8, 2019, and will be stopping by Disney California Adventure for a limited time to meet with guests. Captain Marvel will be joining the other incredible Marvel heroes at Disney California Adventure. This includes Captain…
