Category: DAPs Featured
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Disneyland Paris Shows Park Pictures After Snow Falls
There are few things more magical than snow falling on a Disney park, particularly a castle park. This week Disneyland Paris has gotten this magical experience and it is showing pictures from the parks that show some of its icons with snow. It shows how a little touch of winter magic can add an extra…
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New Starbucks Discovery Series Mugs Arrive at Disneyland Resort
There are new Starbucks mugs now found at the Disneyland Resort, and they are popular. In the last week or so, the Discovery Series mugs arrived at the Disneyland Resort. There is one that shows off icons of the Disneyland Park and another that does the same for Disney California Adventure. The Disneyland mug is…
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Remembering Disneyland 55 Years Ago
As I look back over my 68 years on this earth, I think of three experiences that profoundly and forever changed my reality of entertainment. The first was in 1964 when I was eight years old. We were visiting my Aunt Susie in Alexandria, Virginia and I came down sick. I remember the doctor coming…
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Here Are the Star Trek Series Arriving in 2024
2023 was a very good year to be a Star Trek fan. The year saw multiple series arriving on Paramount+, the official home for most of Star Trek. Not since the days of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Star Trek: Voyager when it seemed like there was always new…
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The Future of Star Wars: A Look at What’s Coming in 2024 and Beyond
With all of the announcements and changes that happen in the world of production, it can be hard to keep up with what is being released and when. This is particularly true when it comes to Star Wars. While there hasn’t been a new movie released in theaters in the last few years, there have…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Spring 2024 Entertainment Lineup
The spring of 2024 will be a fun one for anyone who loves the Disneyland Resort entertainment. This spring will see plenty of entertainment offerings coming to the Disneyland Resort. This includes both fan-favorite parades and also nighttime spectaculars. Below is a look at the exciting entertainment lineup that will be coming to Disneyland Resort…
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‘Tis the Season to Support CHOC!
The holidays are always a season of giving. One of the organizations that we love to support and give to is the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). CHOC not only provides medical care for children but also goes to great efforts to make the experience one that allows children to be kids. CHOC also…
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Duke Weaselton Adds to Magic of Zootopia Opening at Shanghai Disneyland When He Makes Surprise Appearance with Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro
A surprise appearance by Duke Weaselton at the opening of Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia has fans gushing about Disney magic. The appearance happened during one of the opening events for this new land themed on the Walt Disney Animation Studios film of the same name. Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro was speaking when Duke Weaselton appeared…
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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…