Category: Guides
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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…
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Amanda Jane Designs Re-Opens on Friday July 6!
Think handmade Disney-inspired jewelry and it is hard to not think of Amanda Jane Designs! Amanda Jane hand-makes Disney-themed jewelry reminiscent of classic moments and characters! There are countless necklaces, key chains, and charm bangle bracelets that are perfect for any occasion. Amanda Jane Designs has been on a bit of a hiatus and will…
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Pineapple Dole Whips Arrive at Knott’s Berry Farm
Pineapple Dole Whips are now being sold at Knott’s Berry Farm. In a tweet from Knott’s Berry Farm, it was shared that these delicious snacks can now be purchased outside of the Charles M. Schulz Theatre at Hollywood Hits. The price for the Dole Whip is $4.99. https://twitter.com/knotts/status/1014607300743581696 Traditionally the Dole Whip has been something…
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How to Survive Disneyland When It’s the Hottest Place on Earth
Disneyland is normally billed as the happiest place on Earth! Sometimes, however, it feels like it should take on another moniker: the hottest place on Earth! When the heat rises it can definitely have an impact on the Disney experience. As temperatures enter the 90’s and go above, the Disney experience definitely can be impacted. It is…
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Why “The Last Jedi” is the Most Star Wars Movie to Date: A Defense
Okay, first, a content warning: This write-up is 100% a direct response to the extreme outpouring of hate certain “fans” have had, and continue to have about Rian Johnson’s addition to the episodic story of Star Wars. There are numerous, caps-lock-taped-down, furious rants decrying the personal attack the movie was to their senses. I think…
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Disneyland Resort to Celebrate Fried Chicken July 6-8
The Disneyland Resort will be hosting a Fried Chicken Celebration from July 6-8, 2018. This comes around National Fried Chicken Day which is July 6. This inaugural Fried Chicken Celebration will be taking place in two locations at the Disneyland Resort. At Disneyland, guests can get fried chicken at the Plaza Inn Restaurant on Main Street,…
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10 Even More Under-Appreciated Disney Songs
That’s right- there’s still a TON of great Disney music not getting the credit it deserves! Obscurity is one thing, but sometimes just being in proximity to other great material can make even the best music get missed. If you haven’t read (and rightly appreciated) the first two lists of songs, they can be found…
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Did You Know: Seven Facts About Pixar Represented at Pixar Pier’s Lamplight Lounge
Pixar Pier is now open and so is the Lamplight Lounge. This dining location is sure to be popular with its Pixar themed decor, whimsical drinks, and delicious food. This gastro-pub is a celebration of creativity, inspiration, and personalities of the artists and storytellers who bring our favorite Pixar stories to life. The restaurant itself is…
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Pixar Pier Offers New Food And DAPS MAGIC Reviews It (Yes, ALL of It)!
With the opening of Pixar Pier this summer at Disney California Adventure, there also came several new food locations. These food offerings are themed around various Pixar stories and cover quite a range of tastes. From something quick to something a bit more substantial, there are different options to be found for just about everyone.…
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5 Super Fan Theories About “Incredibles 2”
Strap on your Incredibles-themes tinfoil hats kids, because Incredibles 2 is out! As with any Pixar and/or superhero film, there are layers of meaning and PLENTY of wiggle room for fan theories and speculation. Having recently deep-dived into some of my more conspiracy-centered thoughts on the film, I thought I’d share them here. Also, fair…
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Geek Eats Disney Recipe: Potato Skins Recipe – Lamplight Lounge at Pixar Pier
With Pixar Pier opening at Disney California Adventure, there are some new foods coming for guests to enjoy. The Lamplight Lounge has Potato Skins on its menu. Offered both upstairs and downstairs at Lamplight Lounge, it is one of the best ways to eat Yukon Gold Potatoes! For those of you who can’t make it…
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Lamplight Lounge Menu Released Ahead of Pixar Pier Opening at Disney California Adventure
With the June 23rd opening of the Disneyland Resort’s latest dining location, the Lamplight Lounge, just around the corner, we were treated to an appetizing look at their new menu! The casual dining location takes the place of the ever-popular Cove Bar and Ariel’s Grotto on the redesigned Pixar Pier in California Adventure and promises…
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Top 5 Tips for Annual Passholders Taking a Baby to Disneyland
Disneyland Annual Passholders are pros when it comes to a day at the parks. It becomes routine to take just what you’ll need and do just what you want. But, when you add a baby to mix, everything is different and it can seem a bit overwhelming. Don’t worry! If you follow these five tips,…
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Geek Eats Disney Recipe: Cream Cheese and Guava-stuffed French Toast
Walt Disney World is a fantastic place to go if you love food. As you travel around the various parks and resorts there is food to be tried from around the globe. The options are countless and are also delicious! Over at Disney’s Caribbean Beach, there is a new quick and casual restaurant. It offers…
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GEEKS Against Bullying – We Stand With Kelly Marie Tran
“That’s how we’re gonna win. Not fighting what we hate, saving what we love.” – Rose Tico This week Star Wars actor Kelly Marie Tran has deleted all of her Instagram posted after being harassed mercilessly. DAPS MAGIC and the GEEKS CORNER team feel that it is time to start making a change in the fan community. It…
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Gumball Fish Tank: DAPS Crafts
Looking to geek out over a unique craft (without breaking the bank)? This fun project may be just the ticket. With limited experience necessary, you too can make this unique (and downright sweet) aquarium. Want proof? Well, a couple (semi-un-handy) folks from the DAPSmagic team (@mr_camjaxn and @mounenii) were able to make this… and quite…
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Geek Eats Disney Recipe: Chicken & Avocado Salad at Disney Vacation Club Villas
One of the fun things about staying at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is that there is a kitchen where guests can cook their own meals. This creates an opportunity to have some of the comforts of home while also getting all the magic that Disney has to offer! One extra perk of…