Category: Guides
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runDisney Opens Registration for Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon and the runDisney Kessel Run Challenge
Today runDisney opened registration for the Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon and the runDisney Kessel Run Challenge. This virtual race lets runners race from their own backyards as a part of the runDisney races. The runDisney website describes them this way: Race through the galaxy on a course of your choosing for the inaugural Star Wars Virtual…
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Disney Parks Get Upgraded – 2017 Top 5 Disney Stories – Number 1
For once the top story is not a Star Wars story, but a Disney parks story. D23 Expo had a huge parks presentation on the future of parks, cruises, and more around the world. Before A little before the announcements, rumors started circulating several places on construction at Walt Disney World. The Star Wars land…
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Disney Buys Fox – 2017 Top 5 Disney Stories – Number 2
Is It True? Rumors began circulating the web that Disney was in talks to buy Fox. It appeared on many sites in November, but according to some sources it was petering out. As the weeks went on, it was put on hold rather than done with. No confirmation could be found, however. It’s True Then,…
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My Number One Disney Theme Park Attraction Experience of 2017
As 2017 winds down I find myself reflecting on some of the magical attraction experiences I was able to have in the course of the year. 2017 brought the re-imagining of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at the Disneyland Resort, turning it into Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! The opening of this…
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Disneyland FastPass and MaxPass Change – 2017 Top 5 Disney Stories – Number 3
Disneyland saw a major change to its longtime FastPass system, and it became a big deal in 2017 though it was a long time coming. FastPass+ Disneyland’s FastPass has been around for almost two decades, and has been implemented around the globe in many Disney parks. Walt Disney World changed their system a bit drastically…
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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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runDisney Hiatus – 2017 Top 5 Disney Stories – Number 4
As we continue the countdown of the top 5 stories of 2017 (the first can be found here), this story was something that built up over time… RunDisney Races RunDisney has had half marathons, and even a marathon for over two decades now. Where it started with one weekend of races, it’s grown to having…
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Star Wars and Avengers Trailer Hype – 2017 Top 5 Disney Stories – Number 5
It’s top 5 Disney stories countdown time! Coming in at number 5 it’s all about the hype. And specifically it’s the hype around the Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Avengers: Infinity War trailers. Anticipation The stories are not so much about when the trailers landed, but the lead up to them. The Force Awakens…
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Disney in 360 – POV Ride Thrus For Your VR Headset
Have an Oculus Rift or PlayStation VR? Have a headset compatible with Google Cardboard? We have you covered! We have several videos from around the world of attractions and walk thrus of the parks. Some of the highlights are Mystic Manor, the Castle tour at Shanghai Disneyland, and Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland Paris.…
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Why Rian Johnson’s Controversial Star Wars: The Last Jedi is Good for Star Wars
Let’s face it, Star Wars: The Last Jedi is controversial. The level of controversy surrounding this movie most likely came as a surprise to director Rian Johnson and the good people at Lucasfilm. While the amount of negativity that has manifest itself from this movie might have been surprising, it also might not be entirely…
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Which is the Best Hyperspace Mountain? – DAPs Magic Rankings
With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge being still a couple years away, the Disney parks have still been riding on the popularity of the movie saga with an overlay of Space Mountain at several parks. Hyperspace Mountain puts guests in the middle of a battle of Jakku which takes place after Return of the Jedi. The…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi – The Power of Porgs!
One of the most popular and divisive things to appear in Star Wars: The Last Jedi are those little bird things that are flying around Luke Skywalker at Ahch-To. To some, these creatures are the cutest thing since the Easter bunny. Others find them something entirely different. The porgs were created out of necessity. The inhabitants…
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The Last Jedi: The Good and the Bad (SPOILER HEAVY!)
All right, it’s been a bit since The Last Jedi dropped, but just in case you haven’t had the chance to see the latest Star Wars film… I want to begin by saying that I loved this film, but even the best movies aren’t without their flaws. I’d like to point out what I see…
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What Does Disney’s Fox Acquisition Mean For Marvel Films?
It has been a big deal this week that Disney has acquired 21st Century Fox. With it means that the last of the Marvel franchises are able to be in the Marvel Studios house. But, what does that really mean for the future of Marvel movies? Marvel Characters We’re Talking About Which Marvel characters are…
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21st Century Fox to Disney: 4 Questions the Acquisition Raises
This morning, it was officially announced that Disney has acquired a lion’s share of 21st Century FOX (for just over 52 Billion, plus another 10+ in assumed debt), making the Iger-led company a behemoth the likes of which Hollywood has never seen. In the buyout, Disney has acquired numerous legacy brands, brought several interesting (and…
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Whosits & Whatsits Pop Up Shop Returns to Anaheim Garden Walk December 8
Get ready for holiday shopping! The Whosits & Whatsits pop up shop is returning just in time to get presents for everyone on your list! The shop will open December 8 with a grand opening party starting at 6 p.m.! There will be a free gift with purchase for the first 50 customers, and a…
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The Secrets You Missed in the Avengers: Infinity War Trailer
There was a collective geeky “squeeee!” recently, as the new trailer for “Avengers: Infinity War” dropped. If you’re anything like us here at DAPs Magic, you’ve probably watched it a good few dozen times by now. Fortunately, the MCU is a beast of intricacy, and there’s guaranteed to be a few nuggets of hidden Easter…
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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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Disneyland runDisney Retrospect – runDisney Resolutions
With the Super Heroes Half Marathon weekend over, the Disneyland runDisney races are going on hiatus. It’s a hard thing for many, and it feels like they’re done for good. They’ll be back at some point. But, I am glad to have been part of them up until now. Although my journey started only in…
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Why Volunteering at runDisney Events Made it More Magical
This last weekend was the last of the runDisney Disneyland races for a while. It’s a difficult time, but probably most difficult for a group of people that have been volunteering and then working the events for several years. I’ve been able to be part of that group for a time. Here’s some reflections on…
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DIY Holiday Mickey Ears Under $10 – Walk-Through
With the holidays fast approaching, I realized I was lacking any fun holiday accessories! I was thinking about snagging the new Mickey ears headband but was quickly reminded of the headache they would give me, and how expensive they would be! I then realized I could make my own, unique ears, with no large price…
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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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Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Experience – runDisney Resolutions
With the recent hiatus of Disneyland half marathons, you may be wondering what other runDisney races are like across the globe. I had a recent chance to do the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Challenge at the Disneyland Paris Resort. Here’s what my experience was like… The Expo and Check-In Check-in really began at the Hotel Cheyenne. …
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Geek Eats: Pumpkin Waffles
Fall usually means crisper weather, changing leaves, and pumpkin everything. While we may not have the first two here in Southern California, we still enjoy making pumpkin food! I purchased some pumpkin pancake and waffle mix from Trader Joe’s, which is one of my favorite fall treats. It’s super easy, and the only additional ingredients…