Category: Guides
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Disneyland Refurbishment Report – January 11, 2024
The holiday season just ended this past Sunday, and refurbishment season is well underway at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks. Let’s start off at Disney California Adventure where Grizzly River Run is undergoing its annual winter refurbishment. Walls surround the entrance of the attraction, and the water has been drained as well. The…
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UPDATED: Downtown Disney District’s Tortilla Jo’s to Close Not In March, But in April
Tortilla Jo’s has a new closing date. It will now be closing on April 7th. Details here. Tortilla Jo’s is shutting its doors in the Downtown Disney District. The news came from an email sent to customers. In the email, Tortilla Jo’s says that its last day of service will be on March 31, 2024.…
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GIFT GUIDE: Valentine’s Day Gifts on shopDisney
Valentine’s Day is just a month away and NOW is the time to start thinking of what to get your special someone. This is the time to pick that perfect gift with plenty of time to wrap it and have a way to present it in the perfect way. There are some really cute possibilities…
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Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Road Closures
January 11 through 14, the Disneyland Half Marathon will find thousands of runners making their way through and around the Disneyland Resort. These races will be magical for those running as they are cheered on by spectators along with Disney characters they see around the way. Both the Disneyland 10k and Disneyland Half Marathon will…
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New Stitch Attacks Snacks Collection Arrives on shopDisney
The first of twelve parts of the Stitch Attacks Snacks collection has arrived on shopDisney. This collection will have Stitch working his way through the year enjoying his favorite snacks. This month the snack of choice is a pretzel. Next month, popcorn. Below is a look at the pretzel portion of the Stitch Attacks Snacks…
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Brazilian Runner Outduels Countryman to Win Walt Disney World Marathon
Brazilian runner’s victory marks the country’s 17th win in the last 19 Walt Disney World Marathons; Michigan runner claims women’s title; race caps a four-day event weekend featuring beloved Disney entertainment, cool merchandise, industry-leading medals and classic Disney characters LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 7, 2024) – The magical rivalry between two Brazilian training partners continued…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Florida Resident Disney Thrills Ticket
Walt Disney World Resort has announced a new discount for Florida residents wishing to visit in 2024. The Florida Resident Disney Thrill Ticket will be available to purchase starting on January 11th and is a 2-day ticket for $199 (plus tax). There is also the ability to extend this to a 3-day ticket for $219…
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Walt Disney World Half Marathon Shortened Due to Weather
The Walt Disney World Half Marathon has been shortened on account of a less than favorable weather report. A posting on the runDisney website made the announcement. Along with changing the length of the course, the start time has also been modified to start 15 minutes earlier. The following announcement was posted on the runDisney…
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New Disney Munchlings Arrive on shopDisney
There are new Disney Munchlings now on shopDisney. Most of these are a part of the Seasonal Snacks collection. They include plush, a pin, ear headband, mystery plush, crossbody bag, and an ornament to name a few. There are also deals to be found currently on shopDisney on previously released Disney Munchlings. Below is a…
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GEEK EATS: EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 Foods
The 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will be running this year from January 12 through February 19. This festival is a celebration of arts of all types. From music to cuisines, there will be be plenty of different experiences for guests to enjoy at EPCOT during this festival. Ahead of the arrival of…
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New Kermit Cuddleez Plush Arrives on shopDisney
A new Kermit Cuddleez Plush is now available on shopDisney. This Kermit plush makes it a little bit easier to be green as you snuggle at this nearly 28″ long version of the world’s most beloved frog. Details can be found below. Kermit Cuddleez Plush – Large 27 1/2” Details: Purchase Kermit Cuddleez Plush – Large 27…
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Disney+ Subscribers Can Enjoy Free Disney Dining Plan at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort has announced that Disney+ subscribers can enjoy free Disney Dining this summer. The offer will be going live on January 3, 2024 and be offered on select dates from July 1st through September 30, 2024. Here is the exact verbiage of the announcement that was made for this offer: Starting Jan.…
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Fashion, Food, and Fun Come Together in New 2024 shopDisney and Disney Parks Collections
For those that love Disney and also love to eat, 2024 is going to be a really good year. This is especially true for those who like to have merchandise that celebrates their passions. Disney has announced that there will be two new collections coming to shopDisney and the Disney Parks in 2024 that celebrate…
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New Stitch Merchandise Arrives on shopDisney
A new collection of Stitch merchandise has arrived on shopDisney. It includes a wide range of different items that range from shirts to crocks, magic bands, backpacks, and more! The full collection can be found here and is shown below. Stitch is one of the main characters in the 2002 Walt Disney Animation Studios film…
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New Starbucks Disney Parks Icons Collection Coming to shopDisney
A new Starbucks Disney Parks Icons Collection is coming to shopDisney in the 2024!
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GUIDE: Parking at the Disneyland Resort
There are quite a few different parking options at the Disneyland Resort. For those who aren’t regularly visiting, this can be a bit daunting with different entrances in and around the resort for different parking options. This can be a bit confusing so Daps Magic has created a comprehensive guide for where to park based…
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Merch Unveiled for runDisney’s 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
Merchandise has been unveiled for runDisney’s 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, and it is retro. The half marathon weekend at Disneyland takes place from January 11 – 14, 2024. Runners will descend on the Disneyland Resort for a memorable event weekend featuring yoga, three different race events, and one endurance challenge. Along with the events…
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GUIDE: Parking at Walt Disney World Resort
Parking at The Walt Disney World Resort can be a daunting thing. There are a LOT of parking lots at the theme parks, resort hotels, and Disney Springs, and other places. Many of these parking lots have different pricing options and some of the pricing has been recently updated. Below is a look at the…
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Two Chefs Share About New Disneyland Hotel Culinary Experience at Disneyland Hotel
On January 25, 2024, the Disneyland Hotel will be reopening at Disneyland Paris after an extensive reimagining. There will be plenty of new magical experiences to be had and offerings to be enjoyed by guests who visit this beautiful hotel. The culinary experience will be an incredible one when guests get to taste the foods…
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GUIDE: Zootopia Merchandise at Shanghai Disneyland
Zootopia is now open at Shanghai Disneyland. As guests get to be immersed in the physical realization of the Walt Disney Animation Studios film of the same name at Shanghai Disneyland, there are plenty of thew things to experience. There is also quite the collection of merchandise available. Already, they are proving to be quite…
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Disney Munchlings Sensational Snacks, Disney nuiMOs Plush Color Me Courtney Collection, and More Coming to shopDisney in January 2024
Christmas might be just around the corner but in January, there are plenty of new exciting things coming to shopDisney. shopDisney has announced that there will be some fun things arriving throughout the month of January. Currently, here is what is being publicized as coming to shopDisney in January 2024: What do you think of…
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Daps From the Past: 2013 Candlelight Processional at Disneyland
For many years now Daps Magic has been filming the first show each night of Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional. 2013 was no exception. Most years saw the same narrating telling the story of Christmas both nights of Candlelight (except that one year when there were multiple nights/weeks of Candlelight). However, 2013 was not a normal year.…
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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort 2023 – Part II: All We Want for Christmas
When the festive spirit takes over the Disneyland Resort during the holiday season, an enchanting array of themed gifts also takes its place on shelves and displays. The atmosphere is electric with eager visitors bustling through shops adorned with sparkling decorations and shelves brimming with exclusive Disney merchandise. Gift-seekers weave through crowds, eyes twinkling as…
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Check Out This Holiday Gift Guide For Last Minute Shopping on shopDisney
Christmas is almost here! In just ten days families, friends, and loved ones will be opening special packages and gifts. For many, this is a time of celebration. For others, it is crunch time as holiday shopping and shipping deadlines suddenly loom very near. Thankfully, shopDisney has gift guides for last minute shoppers (ahead of…