Category: DAPs Featured
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Final Trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Released
Tonight during the halftime show for Monday Night Football on ESPN, the final trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released. This is the final trailer for the final Star Wars film in the Skywalker Saga. Since teasers began going out for this trailer over the weekend, it has been heavily anticipated by…
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The Epcot Experience Opens on Epcot’s Anniversary and Reveals Exciting Plans For the Future!
The Epcot Experience opened today at Epcot as the park celebrates its 37th anniversary. Situated in the Odyssey Events Pavilion, this preview center gives a look at what is coming to Epcot in the coming years. The highlight of this new attraction is a room with a 360 degree screen wrapping around the inside of…
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Fans Show Up To Say Goodbye to Epcot’s Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
On October 1, 1999 IllumiNations 2000: Reflections of Earth opened at Epcot as part of Walt Disney World Resort’s Millennium Celebration. After the Millennium Celebration ended, “200” was dropped. On September 30, 2019 Illuminations: Reflections of Earth was presented to thousands in attendance for the last time. This show was beloved by millions over the years…
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Oogie Boogie Bash is a Halloween Treat at the Disneyland Resort
On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, the first Oogie Boogie Bash was presented at Disney California Adventure for Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. This party marks a return to Disney California Adventure for Halloween Parties after being in Disneyland for the last few years. The theme this year was, unsurprisingly, built around Oogie Boogie from…
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Happy Haunts Arrive in New Orleans Square at Disneyland to Meet With Mortals! [Updated]
On Sunday night guests at Disneyland were delighted to discover that several happy haunted had left the Haunted Mansion and made their way over into New Orleans Square where Jack Skellington and Sally had been meeting guests earlier in the day. The DAPS MAGIC team found Constance Hatchaway and the Hitchhiking Ghosts, Gus, Ezra, and…
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The History of Halloween Parties Through the Years at the Disneyland Resort
The tradition of special event Halloween parties at the Disneyland Resort surprisingly did not begin until 1995 with Mickey’s Halloween Treat. It was held at Disneyland because it was the only Park at the time. The party featured merchandise, trick or treat locations, hoot locations, a kids costume cavalcade, and character meet and greets. Most…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Beyond! – Opening Day Attraction Wait Times Throughout The Years
The Opening Day of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios brought huge crowds that arrived at the Park in the very, very early hours of the morning. Disney’s Hollywood Studios was scheduled to open at 6 am today, tomorrow, and Saturday for all guests, even those not staying at a Disney Resort. Guests…
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Family-Oriented Changes Coming to Epcot in Walt Disney World in the Next Few Years
When EPCOT Center opened to guests in 1982, it focused on 5 ideals, information, technology, environment, education, and entertainment. This foundation was key to every experience inside this Experimental Community of Tomorrow. This weekend, Bob Chapek announced the changes that would be coming to the beloved park at Walt Disney World. It’s no question that…
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D23 Expo Media Preview Gives a Look at the Expo and Reveals Some Updates Coming to the Disney Parks!
On Thursday night the D23 Expo hosted select media for a preview of what will be seen by the thousands of Disney fans who attend the D23 Expo this weekend. The media were treated to a look at a secret project that has been worked on across The Walt Disney Company first. They then were…
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14,000 Walkers Join Boyle Family to Walk Through Disneyland Resort for the 2019 CHOC Walk in the Park!
This morning over 14,000 walkers joined Ella Boyle and the Boyle family to walk through the Disneyland Resort in this year’s CHOC Walk in the Park. In its 29th year, the CHOC Walk brings people from the local community and beyond together to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. While many walkers…
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Disneyland Resort 2019 All-American College Band Has Happily Ever After Ending to Summer!
The Disneyland Resort 2019 All-American College Band season has ended. With an incredible day of performances, the band energetically created magic for guests at the Disneyland Resort on Friday, August 9th for the last time. The day also included an incredibly magical happily ever after moment. The day began, like most days this summer did…
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5 Things You Do Not Want to Miss at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
For years, Star Wars fans have dreamed of entering the world created by George Lucas and visit the places that Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewbacca traveled to while trying to save the galaxy. Now, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge allows guests to visit a galaxy far, far away in person. With the opening of Star Wars:…
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The Main Street Electrical Parade Returns to The Happiest Place on Earth!
Nearly two years after its dazzling lights lit up the night at Disneyland, the Main Street Electrical Parade returned to the Happiest Place on Earth. On Friday night, thousands cheered as this Disney classic returned home. The parade returned to the Disneyland Resort once again for a limited run that began on August 2 and…
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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance to Open at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney Resorts this Winter
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is open and letting guests experience a galaxy far, far away as they fly the Millennium Falcon, visit the cantina, build a lightsaber, join the Resistance, aid the First Order, and so much more. One big question that has remained though is when guests would be able to experience Star Wars: Rise…
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Disneyland Resort Experience Guide to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Beginning June 24
Galaxy’s Edge has been delighting guests during the last few weeks as part of a reservation period for the land. We are excited to announce that the reservations will be lifted in just a few short days and guests will be able to attend the land day of! Of course, to try and help alleviate…
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Bounding on Batuu: The Dos and Don’ts for Outfits at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge allows guests to enter and become a part of the Star Wars stories. When visiting Batuu and become a part of the world that Disney has created, there is a need to become even more a part of the story as one interacts with its inhabitants, build lightsabers, build droids, and…
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Pictorial: Opening Day For Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now open at the Disneyland Resort! On Friday morning guests descended on the Disneyland Resort to visit this new land. It is the largest expansion of any Disney theme park. Shortly before 8:00 am, the first guests entered Black Spire Outpost. The following photo gallery is a look at Star…
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Bob Iger, Mark Hamill, Billy Dee Williams, Harrison Ford, Chewbacca, and George Lucas Dedicate Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort
On Wednesday night Bob Iger was joined by Star Wars legend George Lucas for the dedication of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort. The two were also joined by Billy Dee Williams, Mark Hamill, Chewbacca, and Han Solo during the course of the ceremony. All of them stood in front of the Millennium…
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Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – An In-Depth Discussion About the Experience – DAPS MAGIC Reports
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has finally arrived. After years of anticipating and wondering what it would be like to have a Star Wars themed land inside of the Disney Theme Parks, we now know. Mr. DAPs and Caitie were able to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for a preview. They discuss their experience and takeaways…
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Disneyland Resort Introduces New Annual Passport: Disney Flex Passport
Today Disneyland introduced a new annual passport for guests visiting the Disneyland Resort. The Disney Flex Passport will offer guests the chance to plan their trips to the Disneyland Resort with options that match their desires for upcoming visits. The new annual pass will be offered for $599 starting on May 21st. The Disney Flex…
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Tom Holland Surprises Guests This Morning at Disney California Adventure Park While Dressed as Spider-Man
Disneyland is often known as the place where dreams come true. Magic awaits guests at every corner and you never know what may happen! Marvel fans were delighted to see Spider-Man in his meeting place at Disney California Adventure Park this morning. The real surprise came when Spider-Man lifted his mask to reveal that it…
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AVENGERS: ENDGAME – Spoiler Free Review by Mr. DAPs
It’s been ten years since Iron Man first came to the big screen. It’s hard to believe that so much has happened since that first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now with the arrival of AVENGERS: ENDGAME, the culmination of 22 movies comes to theaters. AVENGERS: ENDGAME is a movie that will take people…
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Disneyland Forever to Return to the Skies Above Disneyland This Summer as Mickey’s Mix Magic Says Goodbye
Disneyland Forever, the nighttime spectacular created for Disneyland’s 60th anniversary, will be returning to light up the night skies above Disneyland this summer. The news comes from the Disney Parks Blog. It announced today that Disneyland Forever will be returning on June 7, 2019. This comes after the conclusion of the nightly run of Mickey’s…
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Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Coming to Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will be coming to the Disneyland Resort. The attraction, currently being built at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort, will find its home in Mickey’s Toontown at the Disneyland Resort. The attraction opening is slated for 2022 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Mickey’s Toontown. This…