Category: DAPs Tips
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5 Comics to Read Once You’ve Seen Black Panther
After a long wait, the time has finally come, and Black Panther has burst into theaters to applause, fanfare, and arguably the most fashionable rounds of cosplay to grace a Marvel premiere. If you have been lucky enough to score opening weekend tickets (or even if you weren’t and are just getting hyped in preparation…
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Top Ten Misconceptions About the Disney Parks
There’s a lot of trivia out there about the Disney parks and resorts- where the “hidden Mickey’s” are, what time to hit up Splash Mountain (hint: last), how often to eat a Dole whip before admitting you have a problem… But there’s also a lot of misinformation out there about the Disney experience. We here…
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Dressing Up for Disney: A Guide for Guys Who Waited Until the Last Minute
It’s fun to dress up and go to your favorite Disney Park. Whether it is a special event, a date, or just a Sunday in the park, there is some added magic to putting on your best and strolling through the park. However, if you are like me, I often forget to pre-plan and find…
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Your Guide to a Successful New Year’s Eve at the Disneyland Resort!
There are few more magical places to be on New Year’s Eve than the Disneyland Resort. There’s already magic in the air as people get ready to dive into a new year. Add to that the Disney touch and New Year’s Eve becomes one of those experiences in life you will never forget. New Year’s…
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How to Save Money at the Disneyland Resort During the Holiday Season
The holidays could easily be considered the most expensive time of year, and Disneyland is no exception! Everything is festive and exciting, and it is very easy to get wrapped up in it all! Here are our top tips for not breaking the bank at the resort this year! Get Gifts Before You Go It is…
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DIY Disney Halloween Costumes
With Halloween a little over a week away, it’s possible you may not have a costume planned out yet. I’m here to give you a few tips to help you put together a last minute costume, which may resemble more of a Disney Bound. I don’t particularly like to spend money on costumes, as I’ll…
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Local Wildfires Cloud Disneyland – Safety Tips for a Smokey Day at Disneyland
A local fire in Anaheim Hills is creating a very different type of day at the Disneyland Resort. The light has a sepia look to it. Ashes are falling from the sky. The smoke is filling the air and making breathing conditions less than ideal. Despite the smoke, people are continuing to visit the Disneyland…
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Halloween at the Disneyland Resort: A Guide
Planning on joining in on the Halloween fun at Disneyland this year, whether during the day, or at the separately-ticketed Halloween parties? Good! The resort really knows how to scare up some good fun. If you’ve never been before, or are just looking to make the best out of your spooktacularly good time, here are…
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Shopping for Treasure at the Disney Parks
Shopping. After eating, it may very well be my favorite activity (which is why grocery stores check off a lot of boxes for me). Finding the perfect doohickey or doodad can be the best way to mark or celebrate an occasion, and there are few better occasions than a visit to a Disney property. But…
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What To Do On A Solo Day At Disneyland Resort
When it comes to a trip to Disneyland Resort with family or friends, it’s very easy to get caught up in what everyone wants to do, and there may be some things that you strive to achieve that go unaccomplished. It’s enjoyable to spend that time with others, but sometimes, a pilgrimage on your own…
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Caitlyn’s Disney Merchandise Round Up
Hi friends! I want to introduce you to a new series I will be doing about Disney merchandise. I am always on the lookout for new Disney items, and I want to be able to share them with you. Each week I will cover different merchandise from the parks, online shopping, and Etsy and Instagram…
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A Disneylanders Guide to Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation
Going to Disneyland is a regular occurrence for me. I usually go on Sundays, and sometimes a night after work. Before I moved to Southern California, planning to go to Disneyland wasn’t too involved. I usually just booked a flight or decided to drive, and figured out a place to stay. Potentially, I would make a…
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The Joy of Line-Waiting: A Disney Parks Guide
Lines. They’re usually not the top reason for visiting a Disney resort. They usually don’t make the top ten, for that matter. But, with ever-more-popular theme park experiences like those provided by Disney, it’s an expected inconvenience. So, how do you make the best of it? Fortunately, using the tools Disney provides, and a bit…
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Dapper Day Survival Guide: 5 Tips for Surviving the Most Dapper of Days at the Disneyland Resort
Dapper Day is upon us! Soon the Disneyland Resort will be filled with people dressed their best as they go for a Sunday stroll through the parks. It will be a day full of smiles, photo ops, and memories but it can also be a day full of blisters, exhaustion, and frustration if it isn’t…
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Spring Into Disney!
Welcome to this Spring Break edition of Geeks Corner! On this week’s show you will learn everything you need to know about Spring Break in and around the Disneyland Resort. This includes advice on when is the best time to go, what to wear, and what not to miss! The geeks also give some tips…
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Caitie’s Five Tips to Successfully Preparing for Dapper Day
Dapper Day is an incredibly popular, fan-organized event meant to celebrate stepping out to the parks in style. This semi-annual event is for any type of “dapper” dress, from classic vintage to today’s fashion. Next month’s Dapper Day Spring outing will mark tenth official Dapper Day! Over the last few years, I’ve learned quite a bit about…
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My Five Favorite Things To Do At Disneyland Alone
Some of my favorite days at Disneyland are spent on Sundays with the DAPs Magic crew. From time to time, I enjoy taking a trip by myself during the week so I can experience Disneyland on my own terms. Here’s some of my favorite things to do when I’m enjoying a solo day in the parks!…
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Tips for Taking Small Kids to Disneyland for the First Time
Let me preface this article with this: I don’t have children, these are observations from going with small children and questions I have been asked before. When you take your kids to Disneyland for the first time, there is quite a bit of planning involved in making the trip magical, which can be an overwhelming…
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Unique Vintage Releases Tale As Old As Time Collection in Anticipation of Live-Action Beauty and the Beast Film
Last week, Unique Vintage officially released their Tale As Old As Time collection, a vintage take on the fashion we see in the upcoming live-action retelling of Beauty and the Beast. In this collection, we see everything from direct re-imaginations of her iconic yellow dress or her red winter cape, to a skirt inspired by…
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RunDisney Resolutions – It’s All About the Music
At the beginning of the year I brought up how to start off with a runDisney race as part of resolutions for the year. So, you may have picked out a race to sign up for, and now need to train for it. Ugh! Training! It’s hard to start off feeling motivated in running when…
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Meeting Characters at a Disney Park: A Guide
Easily one of the most magical parts of any Disney Parks experience is the chance to meet the stars themselves, from the lovely princesses and devious villains, all the way to the big Mouse himself! Of all your vacation moments, that’s usually the one that sticks with you for years after. But with mounting popularity,…
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How To Propose at a Disney Park
So. The time has come to pop the big question to your significant other. First off, congratulations! As a member of the married elite, I commend you on finding someone worthy of committing your life to. For an event as magical as your proposal, it’s no surprise so many folks look to the Disney parks…
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RunDisney Resolutions – Picking A Race
With it being a new year the typical thing to do is to make a resolution. A typical resolution is to exercise more. What better way to exercise then to participate in a runDisney race? But, should you sign up for a half marathon when you’ve hardly run? Perhaps. Here’s some things to consider when…
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Christmas Shopping for a Normal: How to Go About your Quest
Once again, the holidays have crashed in like an accidently-released Rathtar on a docked spaceship. If you’re anything like me, you’re excitedly looking forward to unwrapping an action figure or two on Christmas morn’. While a non-geek may have a bit of difficulty shopping for our kind, the whole geek-to-geek exchange seems pretty straightforward. Find…