Category: DAPs Featured
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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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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…
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Snow Comes Down at Disneyland
Today something happened that rarely happens at Disneyland in California. It snowed. Guests in the afternoon were surprised as the skies opened up and white stuff came down. While it didn’t really stick, it some of it was definitely was softer than hail. Snow flakes could be seen coming down and landing on the ground,…
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Dating at DisneySea
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Date your spouse”? Once kids enter the picture that is easier said than done. Romantic getaways and fancy restaurants make way for “not it” on who changes the next diaper. That said, if you do find the unicorn of an opportunity to enjoy a kid-free day, you take full…
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Magic Happens Returns to the Disneyland Resort After Two Days of Rain and Three-Year Hiatus (Photos/Video)
Magic Happens has returned to the Disneyland Resort after being rained out for two days. Hours before the parade began, guests began lining up along the parade route. Within two hours of the parade beginning, most of the spots were taken along the route. Finally, three years after it first made its debut and short…
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The Next Step of Disney and Positive Stuff: A Kinder Community
Recently we announced what Daps stands for as we are moving forward. We shared that Daps means Disney And Positive Stuff as we strive to be a positive force in the Disney and geek communities. After all, we are fans for a reason! It’s because we care about our various fandoms. We also care about…
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2023 Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite Guide
This year’s Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite at Disneyland is being offered on more nights than ever. At this point, all of these Valentine’s Day parties at night have been sold out. For those who were able to secure tickets to these parties, however, there is a lot to experience! Daps Magic attending the first…
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The Four Best Places to Watch ‘Wondrous Journeys’ at Disneyland
Wondrous Journeys, the new nighttime spectacular, starts its run tonight at Disneyland with the Disney100 celebration. This nighttime spectacular will light up Disneyland nightly with projections and on select nights it will also include fireworks (check the entertainment schedule on the Disneyland app or Disneyland.com for what is being offered when you visit). There are…
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Sip and Savor Pass for Lunar New Year – Sip or Skip?
The Lunar New Year celebration is underway in Disney California Adventure Park, lasting from January 20 through February 15, 2023. Excellent Asian-inspired cuisine is just one of the many offerings that usher in the Year of the Rabbit and Year of the Cat, honoring Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures. Six booths make up the Lunar…