Category: Guides
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Disneyland Resort runDisney Races Go on Hiatus
Today, runDisney released a statement regarding the cancelations of all 2018 Disneyland Resort race weekends. The reason is ongoing construction at the resort and wanting to provide magical runDisney experiences for all guests participating. All Coast-to-Coast challenges are included in this hiatus as well. All guests that have already registered will receive full refunds for…
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2018 Disneyland runDisney Races No Longer Listed on Site
Cancellations It appears that the listings for Disneyland runDisney races for 2018 have disappeared. Gone are the event pages on rundisney.com, and there have been tweets that people are being refunded for their Star Wars Light Side Race early registration that was scheduled for January. On the contrary, Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris races are…
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Orville Vs. Discovery – Which is More Star Trek?
Who would have thought that a debate involving Star Trek, but not Star Wars would ever be present? This television season there are two series that have its roots in Star Trek lore, though only one is canon. The Orville is a series on Fox developed by Seth MacFarlane. He’s stated that it’s not a…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Trailer Breakdown
Unless you were living on Alderaan (sorry), you know about the latest, and final Star Wars trailer for The Last Jedi that came out yesterday. Now that the DAPs Magic team has had two or three (hundred) watch-throughs, I thought I’d take a stab at breaking it down a bit, showing what we know, and…
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Top 5 Not-So-Bad Disney Villains
There’s nothing like a good bad guy, which Disney films know very well. Sinister and evil (and often wreathed in green), the villains often leave as much of a lasting impression as any “good” character. But I’m not convinced every villain in the Disney catalogue is all that evil. In fact, there are quite a…
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Local Wildfires Cloud Disneyland – Safety Tips for a Smokey Day at Disneyland
A local fire in Anaheim Hills is creating a very different type of day at the Disneyland Resort. The light has a sepia look to it. Ashes are falling from the sky. The smoke is filling the air and making breathing conditions less than ideal. Despite the smoke, people are continuing to visit the Disneyland…
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BaseLine Tap Opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There is a new place to stop and enjoy your favorite California offerings in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. BaseLine Tap is now open at the Walt Disney World Resort park. It has a collection of California beers, wines, pretzels and cheese on hand that are sure to be enjoyed. It is basically a corner pub that…
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DAPs Tweets – Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
With the home release of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales upon us, some of the DAPs Magic crew dropped anchor to review the swashbuckling fun! As has become tradition, we live-tweeted our observations as it played, using the hashtag #DAPsPirates5. With tweets ranging from silly to sincere, we had a great time taking…
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Recreate Disney Parks Festival Food with the Disney Food & Wine Festival Coast-to-Coast Cookbook
The Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort each have their own Food & Wine Festivals now. In the spring, the Disneyland Resort hosts the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. The fall brings the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival to the Walt Disney World Resort. With it comes the announcement of a new cookbook. The Disney…
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Ursula Disneybound – Caitie Creates
There is no better way to celebrate the kick off of the Halloween season at Disneyland than with a delightfully devious Disneybound! I pulled in my favorite Disney villain, the conniving sea witch Ursula, as inspiration for this outfit! Ursula Disneybound Black Swing Dress – Unique Vintage (discontinued, but similar dress here) Purple Petticoat –…
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Best On-Attraction Music at Disneyland Resort
As fun as it is to go to any attraction in Disneyland Resort and soak in the thrills, there’s something about the music that plays in the background that makes the experience that much better. Disneyland does an amazing job at using perfect music to fit the situation of the attraction, but it’s common to…
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Halloween at the Disneyland Resort: A Guide
Planning on joining in on the Halloween fun at Disneyland this year, whether during the day, or at the separately-ticketed Halloween parties? Good! The resort really knows how to scare up some good fun. If you’ve never been before, or are just looking to make the best out of your spooktacularly good time, here are…
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Geek Eats Disney Recipe: Apple Crisp from Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort
Fall has come and with it has come the cooler air and the treats that fit with the season. For many, fall is the time for apple cider and apple crisp! Today we pull a recipe that was served at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. This is a seasonal treat that can be made…
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Geek Eats Disney Recipes: Disney Cruise Line’s Seafood Risotto
It seems that several of my friends are going on cruises aboard the Disney Cruise Line lately. In my house one of our favorite dishes to make is risotto. Today, I thought I’d share an older recipe from the Disney Cruise Line for their seafood risotto. Make this recipe in your home kitchen and then…
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Shopping for Treasure at the Disney Parks
Shopping. After eating, it may very well be my favorite activity (which is why grocery stores check off a lot of boxes for me). Finding the perfect doohickey or doodad can be the best way to mark or celebrate an occasion, and there are few better occasions than a visit to a Disney property. But…
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Cinderella Disneybound – Caitie Creates
It’s always been a dream to spend a night dancing away at an elegant ball, only to be carried away by pumpkin coach. With no fairy godmother around, you can achieve the look of Cinderella all before you can say “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo”! Cinderella Disneybound Vintage Halter Cocktail Swing Dress – Amazon White Vintage Petticoat – Amazon…
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10 More Under-Appreciated Disney Songs
We’ve certainly mentioned it on this site before, but it bears repeating: the Disney canon has a LOT of great music in it. With close to a century of work to show, it’s easy to see how more than one stellar song can fall in to obscurity. After sharing the first list of our top…
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What To Do On A Solo Day At Disneyland Resort
When it comes to a trip to Disneyland Resort with family or friends, it’s very easy to get caught up in what everyone wants to do, and there may be some things that you strive to achieve that go unaccomplished. It’s enjoyable to spend that time with others, but sometimes, a pilgrimage on your own…
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Geek Eats: Egg White Vegetable Frittata with Macadamia Nut Pesto Recipe From Aulani
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially while on vacation. When visiting Aulani, there are some incredible places to eat breakfast. For those who aren’t at Aulani though, we have a recipe for you to bring Aulani home. The Aulani chef’s have created an island-inspired frittata with egg whites and vegetables, topped…
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A Tasty Quick Bite from Rancho de Zocalo Restaurante
Rancho de Zocalo Restaurante Serving Comfort Food All Day Just past the “Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition,” a decorated arched walkway leads to the entrance of Rancho de Zocalo. This restaurant is the only location in Disneyland serving up Mexican style dishes. Rancho de Zocalo translates directly to “Ranch of the Square.” The open space at the…
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Caitlyn’s Disney Merchandise Round Up: Box Lunch Gifts Backpacks
Well friends, it’s that time of year, time for Back to School! Well, not for me, I’m long past that stage, but that doesn’t mean I don’t look at new backpacks at the end of the summer. There are always fun new styles to look at that are both geeky and practical! Maybe you aren’t…
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Geek Eats: Rice Krispies Bars from Sweet On You Aboard the Disney Fantasy Recipe
There are lots of magical experiences to be had aboard the Disney Fantasy. Some of these experiences come from the world of food, specifically the world of desserts! Because really, is there any food more magical than dessert? One of these magical foods is the Rice Krispies Bars from Sweet On You. Now, you don’t…
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Guardians of the Galaxy Disneybound – Caitie Creates
Today, fellow DAPs magic contributor Veronica and I took to Disneyland in full Guardians of the Galaxy Disneybounds, ready to take on the Summer of Heroes! Our bounds were fairly simple, but got an incredible amount of compliments! We were often stopped and asked about various pieces of our outfits. The most important thing to both…
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Experience A Taste of the French Quarter at Cafe Orleans
Cafe Orleans is a Classic Cafe Orleans has been a Disneyland fixture since the addition of New Orleans Square in 1966. This casual table service restaurant is located right between Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion. Inside, dark wood and character images from Princess and the Frog charm. On the patio, fresh air and…