Category: Blogs
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Mr. DAPs’ Favorite Five- November 24, 2019
There are so many things that are awesome that DAPS MAGIC covers, and doesn’t cover, around the Disney Parks and beyond. This week, I am going to experiment with a new column that highlights things I find fun and interesting. This will primarily be focused on what is going on in the Disney Parks but…
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Sunday Recap Report – A Warm Holiday Sunday in the Parks
It’s hard to believe, but it was very warm at the Disneyland Resort on Sunday! Temperatures were already in the 80s by 11:30 am, and reached 94 degrees at one point in the afternoon! Cool drinks and shady areas were definitely helpful on this day. I arrived at Disneyland around 11:30 am, and sat on…
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Sunday Recap Report – Holiday Fun at the Disneyland Resort
Welcome back to another ‘Sunday Recap Report!’ It was a very busy day at the Disneyland Resort! Not only was it the first weekend of the holidays, but also Veterans Day weekend! And thank you to all those who have served our country! We definitely thank you for your honor, bravery, and service! I got…
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Sunday Recap Report – A Dapper Day of Fun!
It was another fun Sunday at Disneyland, and it was also Dapper Day! There were various styles of dapper – those dressed as they would come to Disneyland in the 1950s and 1960s, and those who were dapper bounding. That meant they were Disney Bounding and dressed dapper. It was quite fun to see the…
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Sunday Recap Report – Halloween Time Winds Down
Fall weather was definitely upon us on Sunday at the Disneyland Resort! It was the coolest Sunday it had been in quite awhile, and it was rather enjoyable. Temperatures were in the 70s, and there was a nice breeze most of the day! I got to Disneyland around noon, and Jeff saw me shortly after…
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Sunday Recap Report – A Birthday Celebration
Welcome back to another Sunday Recap Report! It was yet another quite warm day at the Disneyland Resort! We are in the final week and half of Halloween Time, and there’s still plenty of time to envy those Halloween treats and decorations. Speaking of holiday decorations, snow has fallen on Sleeping Beauty Castle. Every year…
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Sunday Recap Report – An Entertaining Day at the Parks
It was another fun Sunday at the Disneyland Resort! It was a bit warm, but there was a nice breeze, and it ended up being a very nice day! I got to Disneyland around 11:30am, and took some photos of things happening in the Park. It was quite busy so after awhile, I sat on…
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Happy New Year From the DAPS MAGIC Team!
Happy New Year! We here at DAPS MAGIC want to wish each and every one of you a very happy New Year! Each year we continue to churn out content. We do this for two reasons. One, we have fun doing it together. Two, we love connecting with our readers and sharing our love of…
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Team DAPs Magic is on the move for CHOC!
Team DAPs Magic is continuing to raise funds for CHOC Walk in the Park, and we wanted to take a moment to highlight and thank everyone in our community that has already stepped up to show their support! First and foremost, we are proud of our 11 team members, who have committed to doing some…
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The WHY of DAPS MAGIC
It is awesome to be a geek, especially a Disney geek. At DAPS MAGIC, we strive to create a positive and safe environment that celebrates the love of Disney and geekdom. DAPS MAGIC provides news, resources, and most importantly community for Disney geeks. Together we create a positive place where we can unabashedly be our…
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Disneyland: It’s All About the Experience
Recently I had the good, or perhaps not so good, fortune to be arrested by the First Order while I was strolling through Tomorrowland at Disneyland. I had heard of this happening before but never had it happen to me… until a sunny Sunday afternoon. I really had no clue what was going on as…
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Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People
On a recent Sunday afternoon at Disneyland after grabbing coffee, I made my way over to the Hyperion Theater to see Frozen – Live at the Hyperion. This time I found myself sitting in the front row, nearly perfectly centered. This created a very different experience and also a much different photography experience. The cast…
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Smarter Not Harder – Mr. DAPs Life Lessons
Life lessons can come from the most random of places. Watch Disney movies and television shows long enough and something is bound to be learned. For me, one of the most important life lessons I ever learned from was Scrooge McDuck on Ducktales back in the days of the Disney Afternoon. In this series, I…
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A Frozen Sunday
Frozen – Live at the Hyperion continues to perform daily at the Disneyland Resort. On Sunday June 5th, watching this new show at the Disneyland Resort was an enjoyable part of the day that included celebrating my birthday. It was the first time I was able to try photographing this show and I look forward…
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Mr. DAPs Goes to Walt Disney World – Be Our Guest at Epcot!
Epcot is one of my favorite places to visit period. It is an absolutely beautiful park in so many different ways. I love all the different places that are beautiful to take photos. I love all the different foods and drinks. Most of all, I love getting to experience all the different cultures that can…
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Mr. DAPs Goes to Walt Disney World – A Magical Day at the Magic Kingdom
A beautiful morning overlooking a peaceful body of water is one of the nicest ways to get a day started. By the second day at Walt Disney World I had decided that, while the pirate themed rooms might be a bit much, I really liked the overall experience of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Our second day was…
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A Soundsational Alice With the Diamond Mad T Party
Spring arrived at Disneyland this year on a Sunday. As many of you know, that is the day I visit the Disneyland Resort most frequently. Seeing as I have already taken quite a few pictures of spring, today was more of just one enjoyable day to relax in the park and take some fun pictures.…
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Mr. DAPs Goes to Walt Disney World – The First 30 Hours
Recently I was able to return to the Walt Disney World Resort for a week long vacation. Caribbean Beach Resort was my home base for this trip that was full of magic and memories. In the coming days, I will be posting photos and memories of my trip. It really was a blast. The first…
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A Random Springtime Sunday at Disneyland
Disneyland is absolutely stunning when the blossoms begin to bloom and spring descends upon the happiest place on Earth! The magic of the Disneyland Resort seems to just get amplified as trees and flowers proclaim the coming of spring. The Hub turns into a vibrant pink frame surrounding the Partners Statue and Sleeping Beauty Castle. The…
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Battle Aboard the Lady Washington
The Lady Washington has appeared on the screen several times including Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Star Trek: Generations, and even ABC’s Once Upon a Time. When not appearing on screen, the Lady Washington makes her home in Aberdeen, Washington. Since being commissioned in 1989, the Lady Washington is “Washington State’s Tall Ship Ambassador.”…
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A Christmas Fantasy at the Disneyland Resort
A Christmas Fantasy Parade is always a highlight of the Holiday Time season at the Disneyland Resort for me. Though there are changes it seems each year, it is a tradition that returns each year and is generally loved by guests. Because of this, I really don’t watch it that many times as it is…
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Ringing in the Christmas Season at the Disneyland Resort
One fun part of Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort is the Buena Vista Street Community Bell Ringers. This ensemble sings and rings handbells on Buena Vista Street throughout the Christmas season and really is a lot of fun to watch. They are residents of Buena Vista Street who come together to share the musical…
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A Day of Trials – Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple
Those visiting Tomorrowland at Disneyland may notice that there are some changes to be found. One of these revolve around the Tomorrowland Terrace Stage which no longer is the home of Jedi Training Academy. Instead, children get to face their fears as they experience Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple. This new experience draws heavily from…
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“Disney’ing” when you can’t get to Disney
Feeling the need to get yourself to a Disney Park, but it’s just not working out? Have the withdrawals from your last trip started kicking in? Many of us can’t always get to our favorite parks as much as we’d like. Maybe you love Disney, but you’ve NEVER been able to go! I teamed up…