Category: DAPs Featured
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Little Victories, Big Waves: The Inspiring Heart of CHOC Walk 2026
On August 2nd, thousands of supporters of Rady Children’s Health Orange County, formerly CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County), will walk through Disneyland and Disney California Adventure before the parks open. On the evening of April 16th, a special event with special guests took place to kick off the 2026 CHOC Walk season. The event…
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GUIDE: Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite
Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite will be taking over Disneyland on the nights of April 12, 14, and 16, 2026. On all three of these nights, Disneyland will close at 8:00 PM, and then the special after-hours event will officially begin at 9:00 PM. Tickets are currently still available for this hard-ticketed event. They…
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Kelsie Whitmore Demonstrates the Power of Perserverance on Savannah Bananas Day at Disneyland
Last week, the Savannah Bananas and all fans of potassium descended upon the Disneyland Resort for Savannah Bananas Day. While pitcher Kelsie Whitmore was there to dazzle fans, just two years ago, she was close to walking away from the sport entirely. Now, she’s inspiring a whole new generation of athletes to follow their dreams…
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Fans Go Bananas at Disneyland Resort For Savannah Bananas and Indianapolis Clowns
On Thursday, March 26, 2026, fans went bananas for two teams that visited The Happiest Place on Earth! This was for Savannah Bananas Day at the Disneyland Resort. This celebration of the Banana Ball Championship League featured the Savannah Bananas and Indianapolis Clowns, who performed, surprised, and, most importantly, made people smile with “The Greatest…
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Bluey Fans Swarm to Disneyland for Bluey’s Best Day Ever!
Sunday March, 22, 2026, was the first day for Bluey’s Best Day Ever! It also was the first day in a very long time that fans could be waiting in a line that stretched through the park to experience something offered at the Fantasyland Theatre. From before the park opened, fans could be seen wearing…
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Disney Shareholder Meeting Reveals Era of Optimism with Josh D’Amaro’s Leadership
On the morning of March 18, 2026, Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro made his first public appearance in his new role. This was during The Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholder meeting. After an opening by Disney Chairman James P. Gorman, the meeting spent a few minutes honoring the now-retired two-time Disney CEO, Bob Iger. The video…
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‘Sounds of Magic’ Debuts at Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites
A new musical debuted at Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The show, Sounds of Magic on Rivers of America, brought to life music that could have been heard in shows from days gone by at the Disneyland Resort. Some of these shows were in Disneyland and others in Disney…
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The Future of Disneyland Resort Lies with the Art of Hospitality
The Disneyland Resort is known as The Happiest Place on Earth! Under the leadership of Disneyland Resort President Thomas Mazloum, it is also looking to become the most hospitable place on Earth. This week, Daps Magic was invited to sit down with Mazloum and some of his leaders to learn about what is driving the…
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Harmonizing the Happiest Place: The Mazloum Era at Disneyland
Imagine a Disneyland Resort where, without adding any new attractions, 1.5 million more rides are enjoyed within a year. This astonishing increase in guest experiences highlights what Disney calls “invisible magic” — the behind-the-scenes efforts that elevate park operations and guest satisfaction beyond what meets the eye. If you’re curious about how Disney continues to…
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Disney’s California Adventure As It Was On February 8, 2001
When Disney’s California Adventure opened its doors to the public, it was intended to be the crown jewel of the Disney Decade. In reality, it was two years overdue, after some ten years of announcements, promises, and false starts. This will not be another article about that particular odyssey, as there are plenty of other…
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Josh D’Amaro to Be Next Disney CEO with Dana Walden as President and Chief Creative Officer
The Walt Disney Company has announced that Josh D’Amaro, the current Chairman of Disney Experiences, will be its next CEO. Disney’s Board of Directors met on Monday and unanimously voted for D’Amaro. This role will be effective as of March 18, 2026, at Disney’s Annual Meeting. Following the Annual Meeting, the Board will appoint D’Amaro…
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It’s Time to Meet the Muppets!… Again!
In 1976, The Muppet Show made its debut, and the world was never the same. Mia Farrow was the celebrity guest. 50 years later, The Muppet Show has returned for a special event presentation with Sabrina Carpenter as the guest. Rather than simply revisiting the past, this version of The Muppet Show takes the foundation…
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GUIDE: Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite Characters and Entertainment
Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite is a sold-out event that celebrates true love. This event is being offered on select nights at Disneyland in the nights leading up to, and around, Valentine’s Day. The night will be full of special photo ops, merchandise, food and beverage, characters, and entertainment. Below is a look at the…
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Darth Vader Coming to Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge as Timeline Expands
Darth Vader is coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, and he isn’t the only new character and change coming to the land. Disney has announced that the timeline for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be expanded at Disneyland. With this, there will be more characters, classic Star Wars music, and other changes coming…
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Downtown Disney Celebrates 25 Years as a Part of the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort, as everyone knows, will turn 25 years old on February 8, 2026. That marks the date, in 2001, when Disney’s California Adventure (as it was then known) and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel were officially dedicated and opened to the public. Lost to Disney history, for the most part, is that Downtown Disney,…
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Touring Walt Disney’s Office at the Walt Disney Studios
Disneyland Handcrafted will be arriving on Disney+ and on the Disney YouTube channel on January 22, 2026. When it does, fans will get an in-depth look at the year leading up to the opening of Disneyland. This includes never-before-seen footage of the ups and downs of constructing this first-of-its-kind park. It is a film that…
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Leslie Iwerks Gives Gift to Disney Fans with ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’
On Thursday, January 8, 2026, the world premiere of Disneyland Handcrafted was held at the Walt Disney Studios. This new documentary from Leslie Iwerks chronicles the year leading up to the opening of Disneyland. On hand for this special evening were Disney Legends, celebrities, members of the media, and D23 members. Blue Carpet Ahead of…
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‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ – A Gift Connecting the Present with the Past
On January 22, 2026, Disneyland Handcrafted will be released on Disney+ and the Disney YouTube Channel. When it does, viewers will get a look behind the scenes as Disneyland was built. This is a film that isn’t just a documentary; it is a labor of love. Leslie Iwerks has a long history, and her family…
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Disney and positive stuff
Happy New Year! As we kick this year off, we are changing some things up a bit. We are constantly striving to analyze and adjust what we do here at Daps Magic. One of the things we are adjusting is Daps Magic (the Podcast). In an effort to make things simpler and provide clarity of…
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Disney Magic Brightens A Rainy New Year’s Eve Night at the Disneyland Resort
It was a rainy New Year’s Eve at the Disneyland Resort. That did little to dampen the spirits of those in attendance at the Happiest Place on Earth. Throughout the night, celebrations could be found throughout Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney District, and the Hotels at the Disneyland Resort. This included DJ’s, decorations, Disney…
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D23 Hosts Jolly Holiday Party at Walt Disney Studios Lot
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, D23 hosted its holiday party at the iconic Walt Disney Studios lot. This holiday party came after a couple of nights of cast member parties that were also held on the lot. D23: A Jolly Holiday on the Lot gave D23 Gold Members the chance to visit the historic Disney…
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Thank You, 100,000!
Daps Magic has reached a new milestone this week! The Daps Magic YouTube channel has reached 100,000 subscribers. This is a massive milestone for us, and we are really excited about it. This has taken years, and something we have had our eyes on as we have gotten closer and closer, one subscriber at a…
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VIDEO: Benjamin Bratt Narrates Candlelight Processional at Disneyland
For many Disney fans, the start of the holiday season begins on the first weekend of December when the Candlelight Processional brings the Christmas story to Town Square at Disneyland. This tradition, which dates back to the days when Walt Disney still walked the park, is beloved by those who can see it. It has…
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Following In Giant Footsteps…
by Brock Powell Of the countless characters in the Disney lexicon, no one holds a larger place in my heart quite like Willie the Giant. And I do mean that literally. Since his original appearance in the animated anthology film Fun & Fancy Free in 1947 (or “Mickey and the Beanstalk” as my 90’s vhs…