Category: DAPs Featured
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A Trip To a Volcano – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
One of the things on the list of destinations for me to visit while in Japan is a place called Hakone. There are quite a few things that are pretty awesome and worth checking out there. This includes a volcano that is active, a beautiful lake, great views of Mount Fuji, the Hakone Shrine, and…
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New Little Christmas Tree Adds Big Dose of Holiday Magic to Main Street, USA
A new little, or should I say tiny, Christmas Tree on Main Street, USA is adding a big dose of holiday magic to the Disneyland Resort this year. This tree, just inches tall, is catching the attention of guests who are immediately charmed by its size, stature, and perfectly placed decorations. **UPDATE: This tree is…
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Brie Larson Brings Heartfelt Narration to 2023 Candlelight Processional at Disneyland
On December 2, 2023, actor Brie Larson was joined by a mass choir, orchestra, fanfare trumpeters, handbells, and soloists for the first night of this year’s Candlelight Processional. This annual tradition at the Disneyland Resort generally takes place on the first weekend in December and shares the story of Christmas. This year’s narrator, Brie Larson,…
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Fushimi Hakuseki Shrine – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
Our next adventure was the Fushimi Hakuseki Shrine in Yokosuka, Japan. This is a shrine that is found up in the jungle behind a farm and requires a bit of a hike and a bit of a climb. I will say this, it was totally worth it. The day we chose to go visit this…
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REVIEW: Magic Key Terrace – World of Color Dining Package
On Friday, November 10, Disneyland introduced a new dining package option for World of Color! This option is exclusive to Magic Key Holders as this is the Dining Package at Magic Key Terrace! We were lucky enough to be invited out by Disneyland to try this new option, so we wanted to give Disneyland a…
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Visiting Nikko – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
Nikko is a couple of hours north in Japan from where I’m staying. Getting there involves a drive through Tokyo (and a REALLY long tunnel) that continues through the countryside and then into the mountains. Nikko itself is nestled in the middle of the mountains. As we drove and got closer to the town I…
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Fantasmic! Returning to Disneyland in May 2024
A return date for Fantasmic! has been shared by Disneyland officials. The show, which has been hiatus since last spring when the dragon went up in flames, was known to be returning sometime in the spring of 2024. Now an exact date for this iconic show’s return. The show will be returning on May 24,…
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A First Visit to Tokyo DisneySea – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
Earlier this week I had the opportunity and pleasure of going to Tokyo DisneySea for the first time as I continue to have adventures throughout Japan. This first visit was everyone one could hope for. It was full of magic, beautiful vistas, amazing food, and incredible cast members (and guests for that matter)! For this…
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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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Halloween Cavalcade Returns to Disneyland on Disney’s 100th Anniversary
The Mickey and Friends Halloween Cavalcade returned to the parade route at Disneyland on October 16, 2023. This day also happens to be the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. The cavalcade this year featured and updated float where Mickey and friends were wearing their new Halloween costumes. This was followed by Pluto in…
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VIDEOS/PHOTOS: New Droids Arrive at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Guests visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge today were treated with the arrival of three little droids that haven’t been seen before. The three droids could be seen in the area near the speeder garage. This is also the area where Hera and Chopper have been appearing in recent weeks. These droids resemble the BD-1 droid…
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Prices Go Up For Annual Passes at Walt Disney World Resort
Today it was announced that all-day Park Hopping will be returning to Walt Disney World Resort. Along with this announcement, Annual Passes prices were also increased for the Walt Disney World Resort. While prices went up for all tickets, parking, Disney Genie+, and Magic Keys at Disneyland Resort, they were restricted at Walt Disney World…
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Disneyland Resort Raises Prices on Tickets, Magic Keys, Genie+, and Parking
The Disneyland Resort has raised its prices on tickets, Magic Keys, Genie+, and parking that is effective immediately (October 11, 2023). The new prices impact most visits to the Disneyland Resort. However, they do not impact the Tier 0 single-day ticket. This ticket is the cheapest ticket available and is $104. It has been at…
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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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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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Disneyland Resort Holds Ceremony to Announce 2024-2025 Ambassador Team
On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, the Disneyland Resort held a ceremony in the Opera House on Main Street, USA to reveal who would be the 2024-2025 Ambassador Team. This comes as the current two Disneyland Resort Ambassadors, Nataly Guzman-Garcia and Mark Everett King Jr. see their two year term coming to an end. At this…
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Artist and Voice of Mickey Mouse, Bret Iwan, Signs Artwork and Charms Guests at Disneyland
On Sunday, September 24, 2023, artist and voice of Mickey Mouse Bret Iwan could be found at Disneyland signing his artwork at Disneyana on Main Street, USA. The event allowed guests the chance to meet this magical man and also get artwork signed that they purchased that day, which he had designed. On hand for…
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Disney to Invest $60 Billion in Next 10 Years in Disney Parks and Cruise Line
Disney has announced that it intends to invest roughly $60 billion over the next 10 years “in expanding and enhancing domestic and international parks and cruise line capacity.” This is nearly twice the amount it spent in the last 10 years. The news comes as Disney CEO Bob Iger and other senior executives including Disney…
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Photos/Video: Opening Day Tour of Avengers Vault in Avengers Campus
Avengers Vault is now open in Avengers Campus. This newest store at Disney California Adventure is a must-visit for fans of the Avengers and other characters that have been brought to life by Marvel. This store is now allowing aspiring super hero recruits/guests to acquire different items that are a part of the campus initiative…
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Photos/Video: General Hera Syndulla and Chopper Arrive at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
On Friday, September 8, 2023, General Hera Syndulla made her first appearance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. With her, the fiesty droid named Chopper. The duo departed the Ghost to take a stroll around Black Spire Outpost on Batuu. About one hundred people waited in the area they hoped where the two would…
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PHOTOS/VIDEO: San Fransokyo Square Officially Opens at Disney California Adventure
San Fransokyo Square is now officially open at Disney California Adventure. With the opening comes new food, merchandise, and two favorite heroes for Big Hero 6. On the opening morning of this new area at the Disneyland Resort, the Daps Magic team stopped by to get a video and photo tour of the area. The…
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Ahsoka Tano Makes First Appearance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
In the early afternoon of August 23, 2023, Ahsoka Tano made her first appearance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. Her arrival comes a day after the new Star Wars series Ahsoka arrived on Disney+. Ahead of her arrival, a small crowd gathered in anticipation of meeting Ahsoka Tano. At 1:40 PM, she made…
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Tiana’s Palace Takes an Authentic Approach to Culinary Storytelling at the Disneyland Resort
Tiana’s Palace officially opens on September 7, 2023. When it does, guests will get to taste Tiana’s take on authentic food from her hometown of New Orleans. Members of the media were able to get a preview of what that menu will be like ahead of the official opening of Tiana’s Palace in New Orleans…
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Ahsoka – Mr. Daps’ Review
In Ahsoka, Ezra is missing… and so is Thrawn after the events that were seen during the final episode of Star Wars Rebels. Since then, the Empire has fallen and the New Republic is struggling to restore law and order to the galaxy. There is also a whisper of a threat that could be the…
