Category: DAPs Magic News
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New Details and Activities Revealed for NBA Experience at Disney Springs
All-new destination at Walt Disney World Resort to open summer 2019, bringing NBA moments to life through thrilling basketball activities and interactive exhibitions LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 19, 2018) – For the first time, Walt Disney World Resort is giving guests and basketball fans a glimpse of the exciting action coming to the new…
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Flagship Store of Wetzel’s Pretzels Reopens in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort
Wetzel’s Pretzels has re-opened in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. During a ceremony that included a giant wall pretzel game, a deejay, festivities, and of course pretzels, the renovated flagship store returned to the Disneyland Resort. This flagship store in Downtown Disney is inspired by the looks and feel of California with…
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Global to Galactic – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter! There is a lot of news going on this week that covers Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars! With new trailers, initiatives, casting news, and more, it is a good week to be a Disney geek! We hope you enjoy this week’s DISNEY Reporter! As you watch…
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Doctor Strange Director Scott Derrickson Returning for Sequel
It appears that there is a sequel in the works for Doctor Strange. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson has finalized talks to return with Marvel to direct the sequel. The next step will be finding a screenwriter to pen the sequel. While there aren’t a lot of details known about this film…
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Traveling with Trailers – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter. This week, there is a lot of news from around the whole world of The Walt Disney Company. The week started off with Chris Pratt narrating the Candlelight Ceremony at Disneyland and ended with Mr. DAPs visiting Walt Disney World! In between, Disney released a photo of the…
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A Magic Kingdom Epcot Flying Back to California Kind of Day – DAPS VLOG
My final day at Walt Disney World was a whirlwind of a day. The day started off with a bus ride that led to a monorail ride and then a ferry ride! The trip eventually led to me arriving at the Magic Kingdom for a patriotic morning. At the end of the morning, I transferred…
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Bing Bong and Candlelight – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week, there is a lot of news to cover from the Disney parks and beyond. Things start off with the arrival of Bing Bong at Disney California Adventure. Also at the Disneyland Resort, this weekend Disneyland hosts its annual Candlelight Ceremony. The Play Disney Parks App…
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GEEK EATS: Leftover Thanksgiving Meal Shepherd’s Pie
Thanksgiving is over and if you are like me, you have a ton of leftovers that you are trying to figure out what to do with. You could make Turkey Turnovers again, but you’ve already tried that recipe. Looking in the refrigerator, it is quite evident that there is still more than a meal left…
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It’s a Celebration! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another Disney and geek news filled edition of the DISNEY Reporter! This week the news ranges from the Disney parks to movies, to an immersive experience! Each week DAPS MAGIC covers the stories of Disney and geek news, and the DISNEY Reporter shares the top headlines! We would love to hear what you think…
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Get in the Holiday Spirit and Take a Look at the Christmas Trees of the Disneyland Resort!
As Thanksgiving has come to a close, this is typically the time when people get their Christmas trees and start decorating for the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas time is probably my most favorite season, so when it arrives at Disneyland, I am always excited to experience the holiday magic. I love the…
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Mickey and Minnie’s 90th Birthday Cavalcade at Disneyland, In Pictures
Have you heard? Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse celebrated their 90th birthday over the weekend on November 18, 2018! It was a celebration made for you and me and of course, Mickey and Minnie fans of all ages! Festivities were taking place throughout the Disneyland Resort, but one of the fan-favorite parts of the celebration…
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Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet – A Heartwarming Tale of Friendship and Dreams – Review by Mr. DAPs
Six years after the events of Wreck-It Ralph things are going pretty well for Ralph and Vanellope. Every day is the same as Ralph and Vanellope spend their days in their games and enjoy their off time being best friends drinking root beer and watching the world go by. For Ralph, this is perfect. For…
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Join the DAPS MAGIC Team and Be a Part of Sharing the Magic!
DAPS MAGIC has been a community of Disney lovers looking to spread positivity since 2004! In the last decade, we have celebrated everything from the Happiest Homecoming on Earth to Mickey’s 90th Birthday celebration this weekend! We are excited to announce that we are looking to expand our team to help spread the magic even further!…
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Swing into the Season with Phat Cat Swinger’s New Christmas Album!
Phat Cat Swinger, the band currently headlining the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure, has a Christmas album coming out! This “little-big band” is lighting up each night with its spirited jazzy sets! While they are all excellent musicians, their performances are just fun and filled with heart. It is hard to find a…
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Make New Year’s Eve Even More Magical By Celebrating at Disney Parks
New Year’s Eve is one of the most magical nights of the year. New Year’s Eve at a Disney park is even more magical! This year, there are multiple different options at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts for you to have an incredible experience ringing in the new year! Disneyland Resort New Year’s…
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Destination D – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a LOT of news to cover. Much of this news is coming out of Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse. From this special event at the Walt Disney World Resort there has been new details about the celebration of Mickey Mouse, attractions in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge,…
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Tickets on Sale Now for Ralph Breaks VR, the Original Hyper-Reality Experience from ILMxLAB, The VOID and Walt Disney Animation Studios
See the trailer for Ralph Breaks VR launching November 21st based on Walt Disney Animation Studios’ upcoming film Ralph Breaks the Internet BURBANK, California – November 14, 2018 – The VOID, the global leader in immersive virtual experiences, and ILMxLAB, Lucasfilm’s award-winning immersive entertainment division, brings Walt Disney Animation Studios’ upcoming film Ralph Breaks the…
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Audition Dates Announced for the 2019 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band
The audition dates and locations for the 2019 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band have been announced. Currently just the dates and locations have been announced, not the times or other audition details. Expect more details to be released in the coming weeks. Here are the current audition dates/locations: January 11, 2019 – Reno, Nevada January…
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Gusts to Start Flying High Above Walt Disney World Resort Aboard Disney Skyliner in Fall 2019
Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort in the fall of 2019 will have the opportunity to travel between resorts in a completely new and exciting way! The Disney Skyliner will be opening to guests starting in the fall of 2019. The new state-of-the-art transportation system will allow guests to travel the skies between Disney’s Hollywood…
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Get a Closer Look into the Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Set to Open July 2019
Just today, Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek, gave us so much to look forward to with the new centerpiece at Disney’s Coronado Springs! This re-imagining will be centered around a 15-story centerpiece, the new Gran Destino Tower. The Gran Destino Tower will serve as the main entry point for guests entering…
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More Snow, More Merriment! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week we cultivate the top Disney and geek headlines and share them here. This week the biggest story is the arrival of the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. There is a ton of food, gifts, entertainment, and more to be found and experienced this year! We’ve…
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NEW THIS YEAR – Bring the Magic of Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts Home with 2019 DAPs MAGIC Photo Calendar
With 2018 quickly coming to a close, it’s time to look forward to the year ahead! With so much magic from the Disney Parks and Resorts, we wanted to share the new year with you the best way we knew how, through photography! When you see the DAPS MAGIC team around the parks, you can…
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14 ‘Snow’ Sightings to Discover During Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
ANAHEIM, Calif.– Holidays at the Disneyland Resort is a season full of joy and wonder, with merry entertainment, festive foods, shimmering lights – and even snow sightings. Guests from Southern California and around the world may be surprised to discover “snow” is part of the holiday magic throughout the resort from Nov. 9, 2018, through…
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Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 3 – Home Entertainment Review
On November 13th the Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 3 will be available for your home entertainment enjoyment. The third in the series of Pixar short films to be released, this one has some newer Pixar shorts that were instant classics. They include: Bao LOU Piper Lava Sanjay’s Super Team Riley’s First Date? The Radiator…