Category: Adventures
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Crème Brûlée Churro- A Month of Thanksgiving
Today’s post for A Month of Thanksgiving is a little bit different than the other ones that have been posted. However, it is something I’m very thankful to have had the opportunity to eat… more than once. Earlier this year while visiting Tokyo DisneySea, on a whim our group tried a crème brûlée churro that…
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Veterans – A Month of Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Veterans Day! Today, we honor the military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. This is something that is near and dear to my heart. It is also something that The Walt Disney Company has shown that it cares about as well throughout the years. This can be shown through its…
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Make-A-Wish – A Month of Thanksgiving
I am a strong proponent of using one’s influence and resources for good. One of the ways that The Walt Disney Company does this is through its partnership with Make-A-Wish. This partnership goes back 45 years, with over 170,000 wishes granted to kids with critical illnesses around the globe. In fact, Disney is the biggest…
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Carousel of Progress – A Month of Thanksgiving
The Carousel of Progress has always been one of my favorite attractions at Magic Kingdom. For today’s A Month of Thanksgiving, this is what I’m thankful for. I love the vibes of this attraction and the nostalgia it evokes while watching it. It’s also impossible not to love It’s A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow. The…
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Impressions de France – A Month of Thanksgiving
One of my favorite places that Disney has created is EPCOT. One of my favorite places within EPCOT is the France Pavilion. Inside the France Pavilion, I absolutely love Impressions de France. Today, this is what I’m thankful for. There are multiple reasons behind this, but as I think about this opening-day show at EPCOT,…
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Progress – A Month of Thanksgiving
As I think about things I’m thankful for from the realm of Disney and positive stuff, one thing that popped into my mind is progress. This comes after going through some pictures I have through the years at Disneyland. Some of these were taken on film, some on very early digital cameras, some on nicer…
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Rainy Days at Disneyland – A Month of Thanksgiving
There are few things I enjoy more than a rainy day at Disneyland. As the rain comes down, the magic goes up. I love to go to the parks, grab a cup of coffee, and find a place to watch the world go by. Or perhaps, I’ll grab a cup of coffee and hop on…
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The Romantic Road Miniature Train Village – A Month of Thanksgiving
For those who have been following me or Daps Magic for any extended period of time, my love of trains has probably been observed. Ever since I was a little boy, trains have been a part of my life. When I was around six years old, my Dad made a HO Scale train set in…
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Figment – A Month of Thanksgiving
Figment is one of my favorite Disney characters. This little purple dragon embodies the spirit of imagination, and looking at him always inspires me to use that muscle. He also makes me smile. He is lovable, funny, and uplifting. In many ways, I think he is a wonderful representation of the imagination of Walt Disney…
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Sindbad’s Storybook Voyage- A Month of Thanksgiving
As I think about the many different things I was able to experience, I find myself drawn to a particular attraction at Tokyo DisneySea. Sindbad’s Storybook Voyage is that attraction. It follows Sindbad the sailor and his loyal tiger cub, Chandu, on his adventures at sea. This is accompanied by the song Compass of Your…
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Mark Twain – A Month of Thanksgiving
There are many things to be thankful for when it comes to the realm of Disney and positive stuff. Throughout November, we will be taking a look at a few of them. Today, seeing that it is Sunday, I thought I’d focus on one of my favorite things at Disneyland to experience on a Sunday…
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Community – A Month of Thanksgiving
Happy November, everyone! Throughout November, Daps Magic will be celebrating Thanksgiving along with all of its normal coverage of Disney and positive stuff. Each day, there will be a new thing that one of the Daps Magic team is thankful for. This could range from simple things like a churro in the park to bigger…
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4 Weeks!
Experience the joy of giving at the CHOC Walk in the Park! Support the Children’s Hospital of Orange County and create lasting memories.
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Here’s How to Support the Los Angeles Fire Relief Efforts
Here are ways you can support the Los Angeles Fire Relief Efforts.
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Happy New Year From Daps Magic!
Happy New Year from Mr. Daps and the Daps Magic team!
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Happy Thanksgiving From Daps Magic!
Happy Thanksgiving from the Daps Magic team!
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A Quick Thank You is All it Takes
Throughout the month of November, let’s #keepkind and share gratitude.
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Join Team Daps Magic as We Cheer on Disneyland Half Marathon Runners!
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, the Disneyland Half Marathon will return to the Disneyland Resort. Thousands of runDisney runners will be running through and around the Disneyland Resort in the early hours of the morning. This year we thought it would be fun to get a group together and cheer them on! There are some…
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Walker Williams – Making a Difference With Kindness
On World Kindness Day, Daps Magic shared the story of cast member Walker Williams. He is making a difference not just on stage at Disneyland, but also backstage through acts of kindness. In fact, it is a personal mission for him. Today we go further in depth on what exactly Walker is doing to make…
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That Christmas Playlist on Main Street, USA – Day Twenty-Three – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
Disneyland holds many things for which I am thankful. With the arrival of the holidays, a big one is the annual return of that familiar Christmas music on Main Street, USA. Who doesn’t love the warmth and nostalgia of Main Street, forever preserved as a quaint microcosm of small-town America, poised on the brink of…
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Seasons at Disneyland – Day Twenty-Two – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving Day almost upon us and our “23 Days of Thanksgiving” series entering its final days, we at Daps Magic are grateful to you for following our journey of gratitude! Today, I have the chance to express my thankfulness for one of my favorite things at Disneyland—the changing of the seasons. My first Disneyland…
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Marvel Cinematic Universe – Day Twenty-One – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
When Disney acquired Marvel Studios in 2009, the nascent production company had produced just two movies in what they had dubbed the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk had both appeared in 2008. Iron Man was well received; the Hulk, not so much. After the acquisition, it would be another year before…
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I’m Thankful For Big Pieces of Colorful Plastic – Day Twenty – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
Most people tend to get lofty when giving thanks. Or else they consider “the little things,” easily overlooked until brought out and magnified in thoughtful prose. Today’s meditation is neither of these. This is about being thankful for big pieces of colorful plastic. Specifically, themed souvenir popcorn buckets and other food-adjacent ephemera offered up at…
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Tokyo Disneyland – November Nineteenth – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
Disney creates a special and unique experience worldwide in their various parks. Tokyo Disneyland takes it to a whole new level, especially when you visit with young children. Last year I visited Tokyo Disneyland with my elderly parents and children aged 5, 4, and almost 1. One of my children also has special needs which…