Category: Guides
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5 Last Minute Valentine’s Day Date Ideas for the Disneyland Resort
Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us. As February 14th gets closer, many are starting to look around for ways to celebrate this special holiday with their special someone. Others, are suddenly realizing the day has snuck up on them and all that time they thought they had to plan is now gone. Fear not! DAPS…
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Registration Now Open for Disneyland Paris Princess Run
The Disneyland Paris Princess Run is being billed as the most enchanted course on Earth. Over the course of a weekend in May, Disney fans will have several different opportunities to run through Disneyland Paris. This includes the Disneyland Paris Princess 5K, Disneyland Paris Princess 8K, runDisney Kids Races, and the Cinderella Challenge 13k. Tickets…
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Shrimp Ceviche with Lime-Mint Foam – Epcot International Festival of the Arts – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
The Epcot Festival of the Arts is going full force at the Walt Disney World Resort. While it is a fantastic time to take in some incredible art and entertainment, there is also some really good food options to enjoy! One favorite can be found at Pop Eats at the Showcase Plaza. This dish is…
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Thoughts About Star Trek Ahead of the Return of Jean-Luc Picard
Since the announcement that Captain (apparently now an Admiral) Picard would be returning to the small screen, I have found myself getting increasingly excited about the return of the Captain that, in many ways, I grew up with. However, if you asked a much younger Mr. DAPs who his favorite captain was growing up, Captain…
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Disney Acquires Lucasfilm and Fox – #1 of Top 5 Disney Stories of the Decade
We are at the big one of the decade for Disney. And, sure, I’m cheating a little because these took place at two different times. However, it’s generally that Disney has acquired some heavy hitters in media that have paid off for them already. Lucasfilm In 2012, Disney and George Lucas reached a deal for…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2019 – #1: Disney Plus and Baby Yoda
We are down to the top story of the year! I would imagine many were guessing Disney+ would be the biggest event in 2019 for Disney. It was heavily hinted at before the year began and exploded out of the gate. Yet, it didn’t really gain momentum until it got closer to the launch. Some…
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Marvel Studios Box Office – #2 of Top 5 Disney Stories of the Decade
In the countdown of the top stories of Disney in this decade, it gets harder to funnel down to what was the biggest. So, I’ll admit there is some condensing in these last two stories in order to contain the impact of them. This second place to the biggest story is one that has really…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2019 – #2: Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge (and Review of Rise of the Resistance)
As we continue to reflect and countdown to the top story of the year, Galaxy’s Edge at both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a bit of a no-brainer. It had been anticipated for a few years and was teased throughout the year before its May opening. This is a highly immersive environment that has…
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DAPs Magic Guide to the 2nd Annual Tournament of Roses SIP & SAVOR Pasadena
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QNlY7d31D4[/embedyt] The Tournament of Roses SIP & SAVOR Pasadena returns to delight guests of all ages for a second year in a row from Saturday, December 28 – Monday, December 30, 2019. The 3-day open air festival is one of the best new ways for Southern California locals and visitors to celebrate the end…
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Disney California Adventure is Rededicated and Redone – #3 of Top 5 Disney Stories of the Decade
It is not just the end of the year but at the end of a decade. This decade has had some monumental Disney events (as reflected in posts from the previous two days) but we are getting closer to the biggest of the decade. It’s getting harder to deduce, and this was one that was…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2019 – #3: Avengers Endgame
As we continue the countdown of top Disney stories of the year, this one movie is something that swept the country and lasted quite a while. Avengers: Endgame was one of the most anticipated films in history. People clamored for any preview and any indication as to what this film would bring and do to…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2019: #4 – Epcot Updates
With the D23 Expo having been known to be in 2019 many speculated what would be announced at the parks panel. Would it be a new Tomorrowland? Would it be something Marvel? Would it be Epcot? There had been two announcements that many figured would have more detail with the panel: Ratatouille and the Guardians…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2019: #5 – Walt Disney World’s Skyliner Soars
As we countdown the year’s biggest Disney stories, one of the most anticipated of the year was the opening of the Skyliner at Walt Disney World. It might not seem so, but these sky buckets were talked about throughout the year as the route took shape throughout the property. Pylons and towers started marking out…
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#5: Shanghai Disneyland – Top 5 Disney Stories of the Decade
Not only is it the end of another year, but at the end of another decade! In a grand look at what has transpired for Disney in the last ten years (and there was a lot) we begin a countdown of the top stories of the decade with the opening of a certain international park.…
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies – Epcot International Festival of the Holidays – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for treats! For many families, it is a holiday tradition to bake together (mine included). There are so many different festive treats to enjoy. For our family, it’s all about baking Christmas cookies. This is true for many other families as well. For families visiting Epcot during…
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Where Can Star Wars Go After Rise of Skywalker? Here are Two Ideas
Before reading this post you need to have seen Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. If you haven’t then go get in your car or take a rideshare or bus or horse and go see it in the movie theater. Now. I’ll wait. But, for those of you who have seen it, read on. You…
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Knott’s Merry Farm Birdcage Theater Shares the Meaning of Christmas
During the Christmas season, it’s easy to get wrapped up in presents, songs, and even family. It can be a hectic time and sometimes it’s not enjoyed as it should be. Knott’s Berry Farm knows this and for the Christmas season their Knott’s Merry Farm original production, “Marley’s Wings” tackles the hard issues of the…
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House-Made Horchata – Disney Festival of Holidays – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Along with incredible music, entertainment, decorations, and other merriment, it’s a great time of year for food and beverages! One popular holiday beverage this time of year is Horchata. At the Disney Festival of Holidays, Horchata can be found at the Merry Mashups marketplace now through January…
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Elsa’s Eggnog From Entertaining with Disney – GEEK EATS Recipe
This weekend Frozen 2 arrived in theaters and fans are loving it! For fans who want to take that love of Frozen 2 home or just a love of Disney, author Amy Croushorn’s Entertaining with Disney is perfect! This book is full of ideas to recreate magical Disney moments in real life. One of the…
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Winemaker Dinner Series Announced For Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel
Steakhouse 55 has a new culinary adventure to experience with the new Winemaker Dinner Series at the Disneyland Hotel. This new experience will be arriving in 2020. This signature fine dining restaurant at the Disneyland Hotel, Steakhouse 55 will offer one-of-a-kind, multi-course menus, expertly paired to selections from renowned wineries. These experiences will be offered…
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Disney Chefs Share Thanksgiving Day Tips and Also Partner with Coalition for the Homeless To Bring Thanksgiving to Community
Every year, the Coalition for the Homeless serves over 20,000 meals to those in need in Florida. Of those 20,000 meals, 9,000 of them are prepared by chefs from the Walt Disney World Resort. This happens twice each month as Disney chefs team up with Disney VoluntEARS to provide meals for 600 residents at the…
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Disney Unveils 2019 Black Friday Deals for shopDisney.com and Disney Stores
Starting today, Guests can save up to 40 percent off select Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel gifts both in-store and online GLENDALE, Calif., Nov. 15, 2019 – Today, shopDisney.com | Disney store announced 2019 Black Friday deals. Guests will find hundreds of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel toys, home décor, apparel and gifts…
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Disneyland Resort Food and Beverage Makes the Holiday Season Even More Merry and Bright
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2019) – Holidays begin here at the Disneyland Resort, and no holiday celebration is complete without themed food and beverage. Adding to the seasonal storytelling this year are new items like the sugar cookie churro, and returning favorites like the holiday dinner pizza. There’s something for everyone to celebrate this Holiday…
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Vanilla Pear Mule – Disney Festival of Holidays – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
There are so many fun culinary experiences to be had during Disney Festival of Holidays. This year, there are so many different ways to celebrate the season with food and beverages! One of the beverages offered during Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure is the Vanilla Pear Mule. It can be found at…