Category: DAPs Featured
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Taylor Swift Unveils Original Song for ‘Toy Story 5’
Today has been an exciting day for Taylor Swift and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 fans. After billboards and social media posts teasing a collaboration between Swift and Pixar, a countdown began. This was followed by a live video on the Pixar Instagram channel that had characters from the film watching the countdown. At 2:00 PM…
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There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow for Reimagined Carousel of Progress
The Carousel of Progress is going to get a new great big beautiful tomorrow. Last year, it was announced that the attraction would be receiving a new Walt Disney audio-animatronic after the introduction of the figure in Walt Disney – A Magical Life at Disneyland earlier in the year. Today, it was announced that Walt…
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Disneyland Magic Key Renewals to Include Disney Dining Card
The Disneyland Resort has revealed a new perk for the renewal of Magic Keys. This comes in the form of a Disney Dining Card. The news appeared on Disneyland.com. This offer begins on May 27, 2026, and continues through May 27, 2027. For renewals, Magic Key holders will be able to get up to a…
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BDX Droids Are Back at Disneyland Resort’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
There are a lot of exciting things happening at the Disneyland Resort this summer. This is particularly true for Star Wars fans of all levels who visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Earlier this spring, the timeline for the land was expanded. This led to some changes in the land that included new shops, props, and…
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Disneyland Resort to Drop 11:00 AM Park Hopping Time in June
Earlier this spring, the Disneyland Resort revealed that the requirement that guests wait until 11:00 AM would be going away. An exact time when this would be happening wasn’t known. Now a date has been assigned to this goal. On June 9th, guests with Park Hopper tickets or Magic Keys will no longer have to…
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Jon Favreau, Sigourney Weaver, Pedro Pascal, and Dave Filoni Visit Disneyland For First Performance of ‘The Curious Child’
A new projection show is being presented in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at night. Called The Curious Child, it is presented following Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga on the spires around the Millennium Falcon in Batuu. This shows Grogu as he tests his power to recall fond memories of his adventures with The Mandalorian.…
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Words Matter: Why We Are Choosing Kindness at Daps Magic
Anyone who is on the internet, whether on social media, a forum, YouTube, or somewhere else, recognizes that it can be a mixed bag of what is experienced. Through the years, some of our best friends have come from the internet. I also think some of the most hurtful statements have come from the internet…
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Disneyland Expands Timeline of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Disneyland has expanded the timeline for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This comes nearly six years after the land opened at Disneyland in 2019. The expanded timeline sees classic characters (including Darth Vader, Leia Organa, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker ), classic John Williams’ Star Wars music being added as a soundtrack to the land, and other…
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GUIDE: 2026 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
The 2026 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite after-hours event takes place on April 28, 30, and May 4, 6, 2026. This sold-out event is the ultimate Star Wars event at the Disneyland Resort. It also comes as Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge sees its timeline expanded. Ahead of the first night of four, Disney has…
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A WONDERful First Impression Aboard Disney Wonder
On April 1st, I opened my email and saw what I thought was for sure an April Fool’s joke. As I looked closer at the email, I realized it wasn’t a joke at all. Instead, it was an invitation to go on a media cruise aboard the second ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet,…
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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…