Category: DAPs Featured
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Splash Mountain to Be Rethemed to Princess and the Frog at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts
Today Disney announced that it will be retheming Splash Mountain at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The new story for the attraction will be based on the adventures of Princess Tiana from the Disney animated feature The Princess and the Frog. According to Disney, the attraction will pick up “after the final…
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Disneyland Resort Proposes Reopening Parks on July 17th, the 65th Anniversary of Its Original Opening
The Disneyland Resort has released a proposal that would have the original Magic Kingdom reopening on July 17, 2020. This will have guests return to the parks on the 65th anniversary of the opening of Disneyland. Guests who hope to visit the parks will be required to get a reservation as the Disneyland Resort will…
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Making a Difference – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1035 (#506)
Black Lives Matter. DAPS MAGIC is a place where all people are accepted. We want to remain positive and bring kindness into the world which is why we are doing a show tonight. Any revenue from super chats from this show will go to the Equal Justice Initiative which works to end racial inequality. If…
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Walt Disney Company Matches Cast Member Donations
The Walt Disney Company is committed to matching the donations of Cast Members. This reminder came on social media as people rallied together to support #blacklivesmatter in the wake of the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Disney released a statement regarding its commitment to inclusion and equality. It also commits to…
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Walt Disney World Resort Submits Reopening Plans to Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force
Walt Disney World Resort has submitted plans for reopening to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force. During the meeting, both Walt Disney World Resort and SeaWorld shared reopening plans. These plans will need approval by the Task Force, Orange County mayor, and Florida Governor before reopening can happen. Jim McPhee, the Senior Vice President…
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Shanghai Disneyland Has Fantasmic Reopening! [updated]
Shanghai Disneyland has reopened in the most Fantasmic way. During a brief ceremony, Shanghai Disneyland reopened its gates approximately three months after closing them due to the coronavirus outbreak. “We hope that today’s reopening can serve as a beacon of light across the globe, providing hope and inspiration for everyone, and can demonstrate that…
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15 Years Later – Looking Back at Disneyland’s 50th Celebration on May 5, 2005
15 years ago today several of us from the DAPS MAGIC team were having one of the most magical days ever at the Disneyland Resort. It was a day full of new entertainment, celebrities, magical moments, cupcakes, fireworks, merchandise, murals, and more! For many, it will be one of the most special days ever experienced…
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DAPS from the Past – Sharing the Magic From Days Gone By
There are so many magical memories to be had at the various Disney Parks. The DAPS MAGIC team recently realized that a lot of them have been captured throughout the years. Some of them have been uploaded, others will be. They are all going into a new playlist called “DAPS from the Past.” There, we…
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16 Years of Magic – Looking Back at DAPS MAGIC Over the Years
This month DAPS MAGIC is celebrating 16 years of sharing the magic. 16 years ago this month we started a small Yahoo! group that grew to become a website that has readers from around the globe. Through the years, DAPS MAGIC has led to incredible experiences, amazing people, and so many wonderful memories. Through all…
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2020 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Suspended Due to COVID-19
A popular summer tradition at the Disneyland Resort will not be happening this year. Today the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band announced that this year’s band will not be happening due to the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19. The announcement came from the band’s Facebook page. The announcement comes as the band celebrates its 50th anniversary. Recently…
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Enjoy the Live Musical Entertainment of the Disneyland Resort
One of the DAPS MAGIC team’s favorite things to do is to enjoy the live musical entertainment that can be found at the Disneyland Resort. From the Disneyland Band to Five & Dime, to the Dapper Dans, or Pearly Band, there are a lot of different entertainment acts to be enjoyed. Through the years, the…
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Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort to Remain Closed Indefinitely
Earlier this month, Disneyland and Walt Disney World announced that they would be closing until the end of March to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In the meantime, they closed all resorts, shopping areas, and parks to protect guests. As the end of March has quickly approached, Disney fans have been looking for an answer…
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Disneyland Resort Closes Parks with Class and Character
On Friday, March 13th the Disneyland Resort closed the gates to both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure for the final time in the month of March. This was done to protect both guests and cast members due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris Resorts will also be closing their parks…
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Disney Announces Closure of Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris Resorts
Today The Walt Disney Company announced the closure of multiple Disney resorts due to the coronavirus outbreak. The news began with the announcement that the Disneyland Resort will be closing the gates to its parks starting on March 14th. The hotels at the Disneyland Resort will be closing two days later on March 16th. Later…
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Avengers Campus to Open at Disney California Adventure on July 18, 2020
This summer will be truly a Marvel-ous one for fans looking forward to the Avengers Campus that is coming to Disney California Adventure. Today, news about this new land was released by Disney. Perhaps most exciting is that the opening date will be on July 18, 2020. WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure WEB SLINGERS:…
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Magic Happens Parade Arrives at Disneyland
Disneyland’s newest parade has arrived. Today the Magic Happens parade made its way through the park for the first time in front of park guests. It was shown to cast members during an exclusive overnight performance on Wednesday night. The reaction to the parade was simply magical. The newest parade at the Disneyland Resort is…
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Disneyland Debuts 35th Anniversary (Part Two) – 30 Years Ago in Disneyland
Last month’s entry covered the first part of January 11, 1990, the day that kicked off Disneyland’s 35th anniversary year. Before getting to the rest of that memorable day, I do want to clear up one detail. In the course of last month’s post I mentioned that former President Ronald Reagan’s appearance included snipers on…
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Check Out “Chewbacca Mode” on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge continues to be full of surprises. On Sunday, the DAPS MAGIC crew were able to experience a new one for them. This new experience is what we are dubbing “Chewbacca Mode.” When it is activated, rather than having Hando guide the crew of the Millennium Falcon on its run, Chewbacca takes…
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5 Last Minute Valentine’s Day Date Ideas for the Disneyland Resort
Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us. As February 14th gets closer, many are starting to look around for ways to celebrate this special holiday with their special someone. Others, are suddenly realizing the day has snuck up on them and all that time they thought they had to plan is now gone. Fear not! DAPS…
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Pictorial: Disneyland After Dark: 80s Nite is a Radical Return to the 80s
On January 29, 2020 Disneyland celebrated the 80s with a special ticketed event. Disneyland After Dark: 80s Nite was a return to the 80s through the lens of the Happiest Place on Earth! The night included special photo ops, entertainment, characters, food, merchandise, and more! Unfortunately, due to the weather the planned fireworks for the night…
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Disneyland Debuts 35th Anniversary – 30 Years Ago in Disneyland
There could hardly be a more auspicious day to open a blog dedicated to the Disneyland of 30 years ago than January 11, 1990. I would like to say that I had carefully planned every detail of my visit that day, but that just wouldn’t be true. And I had no idea it would be…
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Thoughts About Star Trek Ahead of the Return of Jean-Luc Picard
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Since the announcement that Captain (apparently now an Admiral) Picard would be returning to the small screen, I have found myself getting increasingly excited about the return of the Captain that, in many ways, I grew up with. However, if you asked a much younger Mr. DAPs who his favorite captain was growing up, Captain…
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Our First Reactions to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland Park
As Disneyland gears up for the opening of the brand-new attraction Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, we want to reflect on the fun we had this last weekend! We were lucky enough to experience the newest addition to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge during last week’s cast preview. In the video below, we share our first reactions to…
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It All Makes Sense… Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
On Friday January 17, 2020 Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will open at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort. With its arrival, the largest land expansion at Disneyland will be completely open. It will join Disney’s Hollywood Studios with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge being completely open and available to be experienced by the…