Category: Mr. DAPs
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Arriving in Japan and Exploring Parks – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
Konnichiwa! Greetings from a lovely evening in Japan! As I write this (not necessarily when publishing it) I have completed my first full day in Japan. I thought about writing a post yesterday, however, most of that day was spent on a plane so it didn’t seem like it was going to be that exciting.…
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Photos/Videos: Final Day of Magic Happens at Disneyland in 2023
On Sunday October 15, 2023, Magic Happens had its final performances at the Disneyland Resort for the year. Both parades went on without hitch and fans camped out quite early to be able to watch the final two performances. As is often the case, the energy ahead of the final parade was electric. Cast members…
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Daps Magic: A Culture of Kindness
Let’s face it, the world is not an easy place these days. In many ways, it is more divisive and difficult than ever before. It is easier than ever to get angry at situations, technology, slow internet, long lines, incompetence, oh and did I mention people? Any or all of these things make it so…
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A Trip to Japan
In less than a month, I will be making my first trip to Japan. I have family out there that I will be visiting that I’m very much looking forward to. I will also be visiting Tokyo Disney Resort. However, as we are planning this trip we are seeing that there is so much more…
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Thoughts on the Haunted Mansion Expansion at Disneyland
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Expanding the Queue to the Extended Queue One of the big things I’ve seen discussion about is the expansion of the queue into the area that is currently utilized as an extended queue. While on the rare occasional quiet morning in the park this area can sometimes be fairly open for photos or to just…
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Pictorial: Rogers: The Musical – First Public Showing
On June 30, 2023, Rogers: The Musical debuted in front of the public for the first time. This is the story of Steve Rogers, also known as Captain America, and how he became the super hero that is known and loved by so many people around the globe. The Daps Magic team was on hand…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Through a 35mm Lens
This last weekend Knott’s Berry Farm kicked off its summer festivities. This includes the opening of a re-imagined Fiesta Village, another summer of Ghost Town Alive, and also the return of Summer Nights! All of these are awesome and there are plenty of opportunities for fun and to make incredible memories throughout the summer. On…
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Cast Members are People Too
Our YouTube channel (and other social platforms) get quite a few comments. Some of them are funny, some of them are touching, and some of them are just downright mean. Comments seem to come in waves that build on each other. One thing I’ve noticed recently is people seem to feel that it is ok…
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‘Star Wars: Return of the Jedi’ on the Big Screen Reignites a Childhood Love of ‘Star Wars’
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi is in theaters for a limited run to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The third and final movie in the original trilogy, this movie was what many of us growing up in the 80s and 90s thought would be the end of what was believed to be the end of…
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Phat Cat Swinger Wraps Up 2023 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Run
On Monday April 24, Phat Cat Swinger, the West Coast’s little big band, finished up its season of performances for the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. Fans were out in force to catch the band’s final performance of the season, and they weren’t disappointed. Throughout the afternoon and into the early evening…
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The Loss of Maleficent in Fantasmic! is More Than Just a Dragon
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On Saturday night the skies at Disneyland were aglow in a way that nobody wanted to see. Rather than fireworks brightening up the light, the Maleficent dragon in Fantasmic! caught fire and ended up burning to the ground in front of thousands of guests who were watching the second show of the night. The glow…
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Character Guide: Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite
For Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite there were at TON of characters to see and experience magical moments with. Unlike other events and days in the parks, the approach to the character experience was different for this. Instead of waiting in lines and getting a quick photo and then moving on, many of the characters…
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Pictorial: A Colorful Look at Spring on Easter Sunday at the Disneyland Resort
Spring is finally arriving at the Disneyland Resort. Easter Sunday was a beautiful cloud-free day at Disneyland. The colors found throughout the park was vibrant and beautiful as flowers bloomed and trees blossomed. Early in the afternoon, I took a stroll around Disneyland and took photos of some of the colors that were popping out…
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Pictorial: Magic Happens Parade on a Sunny Afternoon
On March 2, 2023 a couple of the Daps Magic team made their way into the parks to visit a friend from out of town. Because of the Disneyland After Dark: Princess Nite event that was happening later, the Magic Happens parade was offered at 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM instead of its normal times.…
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Magic Happens Also at Night on Its First Day Back at Disneyland (photos/Video)
Magic Happens may have been a couple of days delayed due to weather, however, when it returned it was worth the wait. Thousands of guests waited along the parade route to watch the return of the popular parade. Within minutes of the first parade finishing, people were already beginning to save spots for the second…
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Pictorial: The Magic of A Rainy Walk Around the Disneyland Resort
The Magic Happens parade was supposed to return on February 24, 2023 to the Disneyland Resort. However, Mother Nature had another idea. As the rain rain rain came down down down, guests continued to have fun throughout the Disneyland Resort. Attraction lines were short and unfortunately entertainment was cut back to keep both cast members…
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The Next Step of Disney and Positive Stuff: A Kinder Community
Recently we announced what Daps stands for as we are moving forward. We shared that Daps means Disney And Positive Stuff as we strive to be a positive force in the Disney and geek communities. After all, we are fans for a reason! It’s because we care about our various fandoms. We also care about…
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The Power of the Mufasa Moment
There are many different nighttime spectaculars that have been presented in the Disney Parks through the years. They bring magic to the nights, and often the nights’ sky, as guests watch Disney moments come to life in a way that really can’t be seen anywhere else. Disneyland Resort just unveiled two new nighttime spectaculars for…
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Through the Lens of Mr. Daps – Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite
On January 31, 2023 the Daps Magic team attended the first Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite in 2023. The night was full of magical moments that included photo ops, Disney character interactions, incredible live entertainment, and so much more! There will be plenty of articles coming about where to find Disney characters and photo ops…
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The Walt Disney Legacy Award Celebration – A Night of Magic for the Magic Makers
When I was in high school, I would come out to California for the summer to visit my family. One of the things I would do while here was go to Disneyland. I didn’t really have friends in California and the Happiest Place on Earth! was simply a nice place to go and visit by…
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Photos From A Rainy Night Stroll at the Disneyland Resort
There has been a lot of rain around California this winter. As California has been pelted by rain storm after rain storm the Disneyland Resort continues to create magic for guests on a daily basis. January 4th was one of those rainy days at the Disneyland Resort, and then night. In the evening, a couple…
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A Rainy New Year’s Day Surprise During A Christmas Fantasy Parade at Disneyland
New Year’s Eve saw a lot of rain come down around Southern California and Disneyland was no exception. As the evening progressed, the rain continued to come down. New Year’s Day started out looking a lot nicer. However, shortly after 2:00 PM, the sky began to look more ominous. By this time, A Christmas Fantasy…
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The Magic of Disney And Positive Stuff
As we wrap up 2022 and look forward to 2023 I thought I’d take a few minutes to share where Daps Magic is and where it is going. There is a lot to be excited about as we look in both directions. This last year has seen a lot of change for both me and…
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PICTORIAL: A Rainy Monday Morning at Disneyland During the Holidays
This morning was a rainy morning at Disneyland. Seeing the weather report, I made my way into the park and entered shortly after rope drop. The rain was very light and so were the crowds as I made my way onto Main Street, USA. Unlike the rain yesterday, the rain was coming down fairly straight…