Category: DAPs Featured
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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…
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VIDEO: Tropical Storm Hilary Descends on Disneyland Resort
The Happiest Place on Earth was one of the wettest places on Earth on Sunday, August 20, 2023. With the arrival of Tropical Storm Hilary, the entirety of Southern California received a deluge of water throughout the day. Tropical Storm Hilary brought 2.1 inches of rain (according to the Apple Weather App) around Disneyland. Despite…
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FIRST LOOK: Ahsoka Face Character Meeting at “Ahsoka” Fan Event at Disneyland
During a special fan event for the Disney+ series Ahsoka it was announced that Ahsoka Tano would be meeting with guests at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland starting on August 23, 2023. Also at the event, Ahsoka Tano was on hand to meet with some special guests in Star Wars Launch Bay. The Daps…
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Disneyland Resort Area Expected to Be Impacted by Tropical Force Rain and Wind From Hurricane Hilary
It isn’t often that Daps Magic covers the weather, especially in Southern California. However, it appears that now is one of the rare times that it is happening. Currently, Hurricane Hilary is making its way up the west coast of Mexico. It is expected to deluge Southern California with wind, rain, and heavy waves on…
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A First Day Look at the “Finding Nemo” Themed Water Play Area at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel
Guest contribution by Johnny Lund On August 1st, I decided to take a little trip to the Paradise Pier Hotel to take a nice little look at their brand new pool deck. The pool reopened today from a months long refurbishment to transform it into a new Pixar themed pool deck to match the new…
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Spreading Smiles: Minnie Walk Unites Disney and Community in Bringing Joy to Children at CHOC
On Wednesday, July 16, 2023, a very special event happened at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) for the young patients who find themselves receiving care there. Representatives from Disney and other community organizations came together with CHOC to put on this year’s Minnie Walk. The Minnie Walk brings the magic of Disneyland and…
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Disney VoluntEARS Celebrate 40 Years of Volunteerism at Anaheim Event
On Saturday, July 22, 2023, Disney VoluntEARS descended on Pearson Park in Anaheim for a special morning beautifying the park and celebrating 40 years of volunteerism. This event kicked off a summer of service initiative of beautifying four parks in Anaheim that is being funded by Disney. Disney VoluntEARS is partnering with the City of…
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The Timeline of Indiana Jones
With the arrival of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in theaters, fans are getting to see the last chapter in the life of Indiana Jones on the big screen. However, anyone who has seen this film also knows that an earlier chapter is shown within the movie as well. This isn’t the first…