Category: DAPs Featured
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As Disney and DeSantis Feud Continues in the Courts, the Battle of Public Opinion Appears to Have a Winner
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Since Disney came out against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay,” law last year, it has found itself embroiled in a feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. This has led to Governor DeSantis making statements like “there’s a new sheriff in town” while attacking the efforts of “woke Disney.”…
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Disney Character Guide – Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite
On June 13, 2023, Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite was offered for the first time ever. The night was full of color, music, and excitement as guests came together for a night of fun. Throughout the parks, smiles could be seen as people danced around the parks, and enjoyed the food and beverages, the entertainment,…
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3 Reasons to Walk in This Year’s CHOC Walk in the Park
On Sunday, August 20, 2023, the CHOC Walk in the Park will be making its triumphant return after a hiatus and reimagining as an adventure due to the pandemic. When it returns, thousands of supporters will be gathering in the early hours of the morning to walk through Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Team Daps…
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Fans Take Final Splash on Splash Mountain’s Final Day at Disneyland
On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, Disney fans descended on Disneyland to take one last splash on Splash Mountain before the attraction closes and is transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The attraction, which originally opened in 1989 and had been one of the mountains in Disneyland’s mountain range. Daps Magic had several team members on hand…
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Cast Members are People Too
Our YouTube channel (and other social platforms) get quite a few comments. Some of them are funny, some of them are touching, and some of them are just downright mean. Comments seem to come in waves that build on each other. One thing I’ve noticed recently is people seem to feel that it is ok…
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Ariel from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” 2023 Has a Magical Arrival at Disneyland
Ariel from Disney’s 2023 The Little Mermaid arrived at Disneyland this morning. The character of the live-action version arrived in the late morning at her location to gasps and cheers who were waiting to meet her. To say she received a happy welcome would be an understatement. For many, this was a moment that had…
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Taking Final Cruise This Fall
The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser takes guests on an immersive cruise experience in a galaxy far, far away. However, this will soon change. Today Disney announced that the Halcyon will be going on its final cruise from September 28-30, 2023. The following statement was shared by Disney: The final voyage for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser…
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Disney Cancels Lake Nona Move as Florida Fued Continues
Disney has canceled its Lake Nona move in Florida which would have created 2,000 jobs in Florida and moved a significant portion of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products staff to the new home. In a memo to cast members, Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products said “Given the considerable changes that…
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DisneylandForward Vision Shared With Orange County Leaders
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, the DisneylandForward vision was shared with Orange County business leaders. Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock shared the vision for the future of the Disneyland Resort which includes new expansions for the theme park, parking, and retail spaces that are already currently in the Disneyland Resort boundaries. “To put it simply,…
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It’s Time to Meet The Muppets of “The Muppets Mayhem”
On May 10, 2023, The Muppets Mayhem will be arriving for all to see and enjoy on Disney+. This new series shows The Electric Mayhem on a quest to make their first album after touring for decades. In short, this series is a blast that is a must-see for anyone who already is a fan…
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The Electric Mayhem Rocks On In ‘The Muppets Mayhem’ – Mr. Daps’ Review
It’s time to play the music! Well, maybe not that music. But it is time to play music as The Electric Mayhem come together with an aspiring record producer to make their first album in The Muppets Mayhem. As should be no surprise, things aren’t just as simple as going into the studio, recording an…
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The Power of Storytelling – A Collaborative Presentation
On May 3, 2023, at the 2023 Western Association of Advisors for the Health Professions Regional Conference a special presentation was offered in collaboration with Daps Magic. Called The Power of Storytelling, this presentation shared how storytelling can offer a different approach to the student experience. This gave advisors an opportunity to reflect on their…
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EVENT GUIDE: Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite is a special hard-ticketed event that will be offered at Disneyland during Star Wars Month. The event is being offered on May 2, 4, 8, and 11, 2023. Tickets are already sold out. For those going, the Event Guide has been released by Disneyland. This can be extremely useful…
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The Loss of Maleficent in Fantasmic! is More Than Just a Dragon
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On Saturday night the skies at Disneyland were aglow in a way that nobody wanted to see. Rather than fireworks brightening up the light, the Maleficent dragon in Fantasmic! caught fire and ended up burning to the ground in front of thousands of guests who were watching the second show of the night. The glow…
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Top Five Favorite Experiences of Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite
This week guests descended on Disneyland on Tuesday and Thursday night for Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite. This hard-ticketed event took guests back to the days gone by at Disneyland. These were the days before there was a tale as old as time with Beauty and the Beast or a mermaid wanting to be part…
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Disney vs. DeSantis – The Facts Behind the Feud
The feud between Disney and DeSantis continues as the future for the former Reedy Creek Improvement District continues to be uncertain. Earlier this year, the Florida Legislature and Governor DeSantis passed a bill that replaced the Reedy Creek Improvement District and its board with the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and board. Before this…
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Back to the Bridge – An Iconic Return for a Beloved Crew to the Enterprise-D on ‘Star Trek: Picard’
Star Trek: Picard continues to take the crew of Star Trek: The Next Generation on completely new adventures with new crew members and characters while also serving up a healthy dose of nostalgia along the way. This week’s episode, Vox, served up an even healthier dose of nostalgia. Below is a closer look at what…
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GUIDE: Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite
Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite is almost upon us. On April 18 and 20th, this hard ticketed event will allow party goers the change to take a blast to the past at Disneyland. This will include characters from the pasts, food from the past, and the return of the classic firework spectacular Fantasy in the…
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Walt Disney World Resort Resuming Sales of Annual Passes
Walt Disney World Resort is resuming sales of all levels of its Annual Passes starting on April 20, 2023. The return of the passes comes after they haven’t been available for an extended time. Eligible DVC Members will be able to purchase the DVC Disney Sorcerer Pass starting on April 13, 2023 as part of…
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Sip and Savor Pass for the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival – Is it Worth it?
The Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure Park is something I look forward to every year. Timed as it is at the beginning of springtime, it always seems to mirror the brightness and freshness of the season in flavors as well as in spirit. Beside its headlining food; beer, wine, and cocktail tastings;…
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Star Trek: Picard – The Ships of the Fleet Museum
In The Bounty on Star Trek: Picard, Admiral Picard leads the skeleton crew of the USS Titan-A to Athan Prime where the Fleet Museum orbits the planet. This museum is actually the old Spacedock that will be quite familiar to Star Trek fans. This Article Has Been Updated With New Information From Dave Blass! The…
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Mickey’s Toontown – The Place for Play!
This weekend Mickey’s Toontown reopened at the Disneyland Resort after undergoing a fairly major reimagining over the course of the last year. On Saturday, after being dedicated, the land was given a soft opening and guests began to pour into the land. Sunday, the land seemed even more crowded as guests stopped by to check…
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How The USS Titan Became the USS Titan-A as Seen in ‘Star Trek: Picard’
Ahead of the arrival of season three of Star Trek: Picard, an official log was released with the history of the USS Titan. This took a look at the history of the ships in Starfleet that carried the name of Titan. Showrunner Terry Matalas also shared how the USS Titan NCC-80102-A came to be as…
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New EngineEar Souvenirs Shop in Mickey’s Toontown Offers a Boxcar Full of Hidden Delights
EngineEar Souvenirs quietly opened for business between the premiere of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and the new Mickey’s Toontown. Guests exiting through this gift shop, or stepping through the front door to browse the fully stocked aisles may have noticed a lot of train memorabilia, much of it directly referencing Disney productions, past and…