Category: Guides
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Here’s Why Toy Story Land is One of the Biggest Disney Stories of 2018 – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2018
Yesterday we kicked off the top Disney stories of 2018 countdown with Pixar Pier. Today, beating it by maybe one point is the “sister land” to Pixar Pier: Toy Story Land. Here’s why Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World is one of the biggest Disney stories of 2018… Coming Soon Disney’s Hollywood Studios started…
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Here’s Why Pixar Pier is One of the Biggest Disney Stories of 2018 – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2018
Pixar Pier is the newest addition to Disney California Adventure having opened in 2018. However, it’s not exactly an addition to the park, but an elaborate makeover of Paradise Pier. This newly themed land has become a big deal at the Disneyland Resort. Here’s why it ended up being a huge story in 2018… The…
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Trying Everything (and More) at Disney’s New Tropical Hideaway – DAPS FOOD REVIEW
This weekend, Tropical Hideaway opened to guests at the Disneyland Resort. We knew we had to try some of the items on the menu but we had no idea we would end up trying every single food offering! Enjoy as we take you through our complete trip through the Tropical Hideaway! Bao – $5.99 The…
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Osso Bucco with Saffron Risotto – GEEK EATS Disney Cruise Line Recipe
Yesterday, we shared a recipe for Marinated Lamb Chops from the Disney Cruise Line. Today, we continue sharing classic recipes from the Disney Cruise line with a recipe for Osso Bucco with Saffron Risotto. This delicious recipe can recreate a past Disney Cruise Line culinary experience in the comfort of your own home. It also can…
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Marinated Lamb Chops – GEEK EATS Disney Cruise Line Recipe
So often when going on a vacation or cruise a dish stands out that you wish you could bring home with you. Today, thanks to the Disney Cruise Line, this is a possibility. One of the delicious dishes that was found on the Disney Cruise Line ships is the Marinated Lamb Chops. This particular recipe…
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Mr. DAPs Top 5 Can’t-Miss Holiday Experiences at the Disneyland Resort!
The Disneyland Resort is in the midst of celebrating the holidays. There is holiday merriment to be found everywhere throughout the resort. It can be a bit daunting to decide which seasonal offerings are “must-dos” for those who don’t visit regularly. So to help simplify your next visit, here are my top five seasonal experience…
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Walt’s Chili – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
Anyone familiar with the history of Walt Disney knows that he had an affinity for Chili. Go to Disneyland and stop by Carnation Cafe and you will find it on the menu there. This came from a long love of Chili for Walt Disney. Now, you can re-create chili at home that is just like…
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2019 Newly Unveiled Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Medals Offer a Royal Collection for Runners at the Walt Disney World Resort
Medals were revealed for the 2019 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The weekend includes three races and a combined three-race challenge. Runners can look forward to earning their happy ending medals as they experience the different races throughout the weekend. This year, the medals for the weekend are based on…
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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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Geek Eats Disney Recipe: Milk Chocolate Candy Cane Pots de Creme at Disney California Adventure Park – Disney Festival of Holidays
The Festival of Holidays is now being celebrated in full force at the Disneyland Resort. Throughout Disney California Adventure there is a plethora of entertainment and foods to enjoy. These various offerings celebrate the different holidays that arrive around this time of year. There are definitely some highlights for the food and also the entertainment.…
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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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See the Magical Merriment of the Holidays Come Alive with the 2018 Entertainment Offerings at Disney California Adventure Park
With the most magical time of the year taking over Disneyland Resort, it’s only fair that Disney California Adventure Park gets to join in the fun! The holidays have officially kicked off in both parks and we can’t wait to share all the magic that there is to see around the parks. Here is the…
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Experience the Magic of the 2018 Holiday Season with Your Guide to Entertainment at Disneyland Park
Are you ready for the holidays at Disneyland? The festivities kicked off today and we are so excited to share them with you! Here is your complete guide to entertainment offerings at Disneyland Park this year! A Christmas Fantasy Parade Get ready to see how all of your favorite Disney characters are spending the holidays!…
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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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Gift Guide: Magical Online Small Business Utilized by the DAPS MAGIC Team!
Christmas is coming quicker than any of us would like to admit! Each year as the holidays get closer the DAPS MAGIC team finds themselves going to several online small businesses for Christmas gifts. While there are plenty of online vendors to check out, the DAPS MAGIC team has definitely built a list of favorites…
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Your Official Food Guide to the Most Magical Time of Year at the Disneyland Resort
Are you ready for the merriest time to be at the Disneyland Resort? November 8 is just around the corner and we want to help you prepare for all the fun that will be coming your way in just a few short days. There is so much food to savor at the Disneyland Resort…
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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…