Category: Guides
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GEEK EATS Disney Recipe – Tiger, or Tigger, Tails Ahead of the Release of Christopher Robin for Home Entertainment
Christopher Robin tells the story of a now grown-up Christopher Robin living in London and not really living. Together with Winnie the Pooh and the gang he goes on a journey to rediscover the joy in life. Ahead of the release of Christopher Robin on home entertainment media, DAPS MAGIC is sharing with you a…
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Get Ready to Eat Your Way Through the 2018 Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park with this Foodie Guide
The most wonderful time of the year is almost here! Disney Festival of Holidays will return to Disney California Adventure Park on November 9. The festival celebrates the music and culture of so many different festivities and brings us together! One of the best ways to celebrate is through traditional food and beverage at 12…
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Enjoy a Spooky Holiday with this Fun DIY Recipe Celebrating Disney for Tasty Halloween-Inspired Rice Krispy Treats
Are you going to stay in for Halloween night and looking for a fun treat to make? Or, do you want to make a dessert for your Halloween festivities? I was inspired by the Rice Krispy treats that you can buy in the parks, as they’re always so fun and festive! I made two Disney…
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Gift Guide: Disneyland Resort Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends, Family, and Loved Ones at the Happiest Place on Earth!
It’s that time of year again. Sooner than some of us would like to admit decorations will be found hung in stores, Christmas music will be playing everywhere, and snow will be falling at the Disneyland Resort (or outside if you live in the right climate). With the holiday trimmings and trappings also comes shopping… lots…
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Through the Eyes of Coffee: A Unique View of the DAPS MAGIC Team’s Trip to Walt Disney World Resort
This last week I spent a week at the Walt Disney World Resort. As expected, it was a magical visit. There is so much to enjoy at Walt Disney World! One of the things that I really enjoy doing when arriving at ANY Disney theme park though is getting a cup of coffee. For this…
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City Works Eatery & Pour House Brings More Culinary Options to Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort in 2019
New culinary options continue to arrive at Disney Springs. Today, the Disney Parks Blog announced yet another new establishment making its way to Disney Springs. It will be joining other recent additions to the area like Wine Bar George, Terralina Crafted Italian, 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck and Chicken Guy! Next summer, City Works Eatery &…
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Stepping Ahead with Forward Fashion – Mr. DAPs Guide to the Trilby
Many may not realize this but the “DAPS hat” wasn’t something that was originally a thing when I started DAPS MAGIC in 2004. That came along a year or two later at the Sacramento Jazz Festival. While visiting there with a friend my ears were getting sunburned. So it was decided that it would be…
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Earl of Sandwich Reopens in the Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District Just Months After Closing
The Earl of Sandwich is now open in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort… again. The re-opening of this popular sandwich shop took place around 12:00 PM on Monday after a brief delay. The re-opening of the Earl of Sandwich again means that guests can now stop by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner…
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The Best (and Worst) From EVERY Star Wars Film
Star Wars fans. A unique breed of geek, capable of doing two things better than anyone else: Rapturously debating finite details about the Star Wars universe Making lightsaber wooshy noises at the drop of a hat As we’ve talked about before on our site, this fandom can get a little… intense. Sure, not every beat…
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Celebrate Halloween the Disneyland Way With This Main Street, USA Mickey Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin DIY!
Every so often, Disney Family posts a how-to of a craft that makes me think, “I could make that!” When the Disneyland Main Street Mickey Pumpkin DIY was posted last week, I looked over it and knew I wanted to try it, but in a more simplified fashion. I decided to just do the pumpkin…
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The Halloween Tree: Hidden Disney
Spookiest greetings to all this Halloween season! A big part of our fall-time traditions on the DAPSmagic team is visiting the Disneyland Resort and enjoying the wonderful seasonal decorations and experiences. But there’s one special Halloween tradition at Disneyland we are especially fond of: The Halloween Tree! There’s a good chance you’ve seen it if…
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Celebrate the Spookiest Time of Year With an Adult Poison Apple-tini You can Make at Home
As grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize, the food rolls out! This Halloween, the Disneyland Resort in California has made all the silly spooks feel right at home with some snacks that are sure to please every corruptable mortal in your party! In the video below, pastry Sous Chef Graciela Gomez takes us through just…
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Who Would Win: Disney Villains Edition
It’s as old as geekdom to pit our obsessions against each other in fictional battles. Many an argument has been had, and several friendships tested. But, what if we put same against relative same? Let’s say, hypothetically, all of the best (or worst) Disney villains got in a scrap, who would win? Well, wonder no…
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Top 7 Yet-To-Be-Trending Photo Spots at Disney California Adventure Park
If you’ve been to any Disney Park recently, you know that “Instagram Walls” and “Selfie Spots” are one of the definitely trending topics out there right now! Of course, who wouldn’t want to capture some great memories of the fun they’ve had at the Disneyland Resort and why not do it in front of something…
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Adult Beverages Coming to Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort – Thoughts by Mr. DAPs
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be arriving at the Disneyland Resort in 2019. With it, comes new experiences, entertainment, and probably things we haven’t even considered yet. This will be the ultimate immersive Disney experience to date when it opens. Yesterday, it was announced that Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will sell alcohol.…
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GEEK EATS: Food Guide for the 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival For a Successful Eating Experience!
The 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival begins on August 30th. This year there is more food, wine, and entertainment offerings than ever before! With all that is being offered, it can be overwhelming to arrive at Epcot and try to pick what to experience on the fly. To make the experience even more…
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Make this Sunday’s CHOC Walk in the Park at the Disneyland Resort A Success with These Fun Tips
CHOC Walk in the Park will be held this year on August 26, 2018. This incredible event will give guests a chance to support CHOC Children’s as they walk through the Disneyland Resort. During the walk, they will see some of their favorite Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar characters. Entertainment will also be found…
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Full List of the Deliciously Delightful & Spectacularly Spooky Treats coming to the Disneyland Resort this fall!
It’s almost here! If you’ve found yourself wandering around the Disney parks lately, you’ve probably noticed some smiling Mickey pumpkin merchandise slowly creeping its way into the stores along Main Street. With all the Halloween party and merchandise coverage coming out of the Walt Disney World Resort this past week, we’ve been anxiously waiting for…
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5 Unique Foods at the Disneyland Resort That You Have Got To Try!
There are many different adventures to go on at the Disneyland Resort. Some are the more obvious ones that involve going on the amazing attractions. A whole day can also be spent just enjoying entertainment offerings. Another adventure to have at the Disneyland Resort is going on a culinary adventure. There are some of the…
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Guy Fieri Is Bringing Chicken to Disney Springs This August With Chicken Guy!
Guy Fieri is opening a new establishment at the Walt Disney World Resort. The new place, Chicken Guy!, will be arriving in Disney Springs this August. It is a collaboration between the Food Network star and restauranteur Robert Earl. Together, they recently collaborated on a burger and sandwich menu for Planet Hollywood. Now they are coming…
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Disneyland’s Birthday is a Day Worth Remembering and Celebrating!
To all who come to this happy place; welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past…and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams and the hard facts that have created America…with the hope that it will be a…
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New Way to Register for runDisney Races Incorporates My Disney Experience Plus Important Dates for Registering
runDisney has implemented a new way of registering for its races that also incorporates the My Disney Experience site and app from Walt Disney World. Old Ways Previously for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World half marathons/marathons, runDisney used Active.com as its registration process. Those wishing to run would head to the runDisney site, click…
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Geek Eats Recipes: Mr. DAPs’ Fried Chicken
July is the month of fried chicken! July 6th is officially National Fried Chicken Day. This year, it also was the hottest day in memory. However, this didn’t stop me from braving my non-air conditioned kitchen to make some fried chicken. I make fried chicken with a variation of how my mother made fried chicken.…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates National Fried Chicken Day
Today is National Fried Chicken Day! This year the Disneyland Resort is celebrating this occasion by highlighting their two main restaurants that serve fried chicken. At the Disneyland Park, fried chicken is available at Plaza Inn. At Disney California Adventure, fried chicken can be found at Flo’s V8 Cafe in Cars Land. The Disneyland Resort…