Author: Mr. Daps
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Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War Available Digitally on July 31 and on Blu-Ray August 14
Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War is now the fourth highest grossing film of all time. It surpassed the $2 billion mark in 48 days. In just a few short weeks, it will be available for digital download and then on blu-ray. This release will be packed with bonus features and will be a must-have…
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Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings Now Available in Front of Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons make a couple’s most special day even more magical. Now couples can have their magical moment in front of the magical Tree of Life. This icon of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now a location where couples can have their Disney wedding. It is the newest location for guests to…
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Start to Experience Joy Through the Walt Disney World Resort on November 8!
The holiday season is coming to the Walt Disney World Resort on November 8th this year! Disney is sharing that guests will be able to “experience joy through the Walt Disney World Resort” this year in more ways than ever before! Starting on November 8th, the halls will be decked and there will be lots…
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Global Flavors to be Celebrated at 23rd Epcot International Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort
This year Walt Disney World will be celebrating the 23rd Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Between August 30 and November 12, over 30 global food markets will be serving up delicious food and drink to Disney guests. This year there will be new culinary experiences along with some classics. New experiences include Food & Beverage…
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D23 to Celebrate Mickey Mouse’s 90th Birthday and Nightmare Before Christmas’ 25th Anniversary at San Diego Comic-Con
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is going to the San Diego Comic-Con. This year, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will be presenting two panels at SDCC. Celebrating 90 Years of Mickey Mouse with D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, and 25 Years of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas with D23: The Official Disney…
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Sunday Spotlight: Pixarmonic Orchestra
This summer has brought many fun new things to the Disneyland Resort as a part of Pixar Fest. While it may be easy to focus on some of the big offerings i.e. Pixar Pier, Paint the Night Parade, Pixar Play Parade, Together Forever Fireworks, there are also some other fun things to check out. One…
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Photo Report: As Heat Wave Continues, Disney California Adventure Remains Quiet at Disneyland Resort
This week has found record temperatures coming to the Disneyland Resort. On Friday temperatures reached 114 degrees Fahrenheit. Saturday found the temperatures a little lower but still around 100 degrees. DAPS MAGIC team member Caitlyn ventured into Disney California Adventure on Saturday to see how the heat impacted the park. Several attractions were closed throughout…
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Geek Eats Recipes: Mr. DAPs’ Fried Chicken
July is the month of fried chicken! July 6th is officially National Fried Chicken Day. This year, it also was the hottest day in memory. However, this didn’t stop me from braving my non-air conditioned kitchen to make some fried chicken. I make fried chicken with a variation of how my mother made fried chicken.…
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Disney Heats Up – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter. Each week DISNEY Reporter brings the top headlines from the Disney and geek worlds. This week things get started with the heat wave that has hit the Disneyland Resort. These record-breaking temperatures have emptied the parks out. DAPS MAGIC also has tips for coping with the temperatures…
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Photo Report: Extreme Heat Chases Away Crowds at Disneyland
An extreme heat wave has come across Southern California. With it, temperatures reached new records in the Southland. At Disneyland, the temperature reached 114 degrees Fahrenheit on Friday. The heat brought about attraction closures and the Pixar Play Parade was canceled. It also chased away the crowds that so often fill the Disneyland Resort during the…
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Ant-Man and the Wasp: A Movie Full of Heart, Humor, and Adventure! – Spoiler Free Review by Mr. DAPs
Ant-Man and the Wasp is now in theaters with a bigger (or littler?) adventure than ever before! This movie picks up after the events of Captain America: Civil War. Scott Lang is now living a very different life due to his actions in Captain America: Civil War. He is dealing with the consequences of his…
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Dining Packages Go On Sale July 11 for Epcot’s Candlelight Processional
Every year at both the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, the Candlelight Processional is a tradition that celebrates the spirit of the season. This year, the Candlelight Processional will begin on November 22 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Epcot. Tickets will be going on sale on July 11. The Candlelight Processional…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates National Fried Chicken Day
Today is National Fried Chicken Day! This year the Disneyland Resort is celebrating this occasion by highlighting their two main restaurants that serve fried chicken. At the Disneyland Park, fried chicken is available at Plaza Inn. At Disney California Adventure, fried chicken can be found at Flo’s V8 Cafe in Cars Land. The Disneyland Resort…
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Internationally Renown Jazz Drummer Steve Houghton Jams with 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band
As the summer continues, more clinicians are performing with the 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. This week, Steve Houghton came to Disneyland to work with, and perform with, the college band. Houghton is a jazz drummer who was in the very first college band in 1973. Since then, he has gone on to become…
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Amanda Jane Designs Re-Opens on Friday July 6!
Think handmade Disney-inspired jewelry and it is hard to not think of Amanda Jane Designs! Amanda Jane hand-makes Disney-themed jewelry reminiscent of classic moments and characters! There are countless necklaces, key chains, and charm bangle bracelets that are perfect for any occasion. Amanda Jane Designs has been on a bit of a hiatus and will…
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Pineapple Dole Whips Arrive at Knott’s Berry Farm
Pineapple Dole Whips are now being sold at Knott’s Berry Farm. In a tweet from Knott’s Berry Farm, it was shared that these delicious snacks can now be purchased outside of the Charles M. Schulz Theatre at Hollywood Hits. The price for the Dole Whip is $4.99. https://twitter.com/knotts/status/1014607300743581696 Traditionally the Dole Whip has been something…
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Happy 4th of July! – Let’s Celebrate All Nations of the World but Mostly America with Sam Eagle and Friends!
From all of us at DAPS MAGIC to all of you, Happy Independence Day! We sincerely hope that you have a wonderful day celebrating with those who are important to you. As we celebrate the day that the United States of America declared independence from Great Britain, we thought it’d be fun to share a…
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Dance the Night Away at Pixar Pals Dance Party at the Tomorrowland Terrace!
For those who like to dance the night away and love Pixar Pals, the Pixar Pals Dance Party is the perfect experience for this! Each night multiple Pixar Pals show up at the Tomorrowland Terrace to dance the night away. Throughout the evening different characters make appearances to join guests in this dance party. The…
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The Last Jedi is Back! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 840
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks have quite a lot to cover. Things start off with a discussion about Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Train. This attraction will be coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2019. New concept art has been released and the geeks analyze. Star Wars: The Last Jedi has come to…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Introduce New Show in 2019: Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy
A new show based around the world of Disney-Pixar’s Cars is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2019. Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy is being billed as a new kind of show that will put guests right in the middle of the world of Cars. It will be arriving at the beginning of 2019. This new show…
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Become a DAPS MAGIC MAKER and Support More Magical Content Every Month
Since being founded in 2004, DAPS MAGIC has been sharing the magic of The Walt Disney Company to readers and subscribers. This has all been done on a shoestring budget with various DAPS MAGIC staff members pitching in here and there. It has been a labor of love that the team absolutely loves doing. However,…
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How to Survive Disneyland When It’s the Hottest Place on Earth
Disneyland is normally billed as the happiest place on Earth! Sometimes, however, it feels like it should take on another moniker: the hottest place on Earth! When the heat rises it can definitely have an impact on the Disney experience. As temperatures enter the 90’s and go above, the Disney experience definitely can be impacted. It is…
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New Image Released for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
This last week a new image was released for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. This is the first Disney attraction based around Mickey Mouse. It will be arriving at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2019. In the image, fans get a first look at Goofy as the engineer of the train that will take guests on their…
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Sunday Spotlight: Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky Fireworks Show
Happy Sunday! This week I thought it would be fitting to showcase a special patriotic offering of the Disneyland Resort. Every year for the 4th of July, Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky fireworks show lights up the night. Quite often, this fireworks presentation lights up a couple of nights…