Category: Guides
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Disney Recipes: Worth Melting For
Some people are worth melting for. That doesn’t mean you have to though! As you brave the summer heat, take a few minutes to make this frozen treat and avoid melting! Today’s recipe comes again from Castaway Cay and continues the celebration of Frozen and Frozen – Live at the Hyperion and specifically, Olaf. After all,…
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Disney Recipes: Warm Hugs
Summer is upon us and that means it is the time for some warm hugs! Actually, anytime is good for warm hugs but in this case it is a wonderfully cool beverage that we are sharing the recipe for. It comes from Castaway Cay and continues the celebration of Frozen and Frozen – Live at…
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Disney Recipes: Frozen Heart
The warning has gone out: Beware the Frozen Heart. In Frozen – Live at the Hyperion, this dark warning sets the show off on a chilling journey that ends up warm at the end. However, sometimes chilling doesn’t always have to be a bad thing. As we head into the summer, sometimes something frozen can…
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On This Memorial Day
On this Memorial Day we pause and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we could have life, liberty, and be able to pursue happiness. The United States of America is a great country to live one’s life. And the Disney Parks provoke that same sense of pride and joy. I’ve often thought it…
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Captain America is Hydra – What Does This Mean For the Movies?
Today, Marvel Comics debuted a new Captain America series returning Steve Rogers to the mantle. Wait, hasn’t Steve always been Cap? Not recently. The Super Soldier serum was taken out of him and aged to his rightful age. Sam Wilson, Falcon, became Cap. In a very recent Avengers storyline, Zemo (from recent Civil War film)…
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Disney Dollars – DAPs From the Past
Disney Dollars first came to be in 1987 and began at the US parks on May 5. The currency which could only be used at Disney owned properties in the US were equal to the value of the US dollar. Originally Mickey Mouse appeared on the $1 bill, and Goofy on the $5. Minnie was…
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The Road To Shanghai Disneyland – Getting Tickets To Opening Day
Previously on the Road to Shanghai Disneyland, I scheduled my dates and booked my flight. I got my hotels and passport visas. What’s next? It’s actually getting the tickets to Shanghai Disneyland. Here’s the continuing blog and travel tips as my journey to Shanghai Disneyland unfolds… Open Already I knew I wanted to go to…
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Top 5 Alternative Food Places At Disneyland
You’re at Disneyland. It’s been a long day already. It’s lunch time and your stomach is growling. You’ve got to get something fast. But, you’re afraid that all there is to order will be hamburgers. Not that burgers are bad, but you’re looking for something more. Here’s 5 recommended hidden gem eateries around Disneyland. Refreshment…
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Captain America Cake Pops
Hi everyone! Kellie here and I’m the creator of Pretty Little Bakers. I post weekly desserts that anyone can bake! In my kitchen, it’s all about simplicity and cute, fun-sized sweets. And as my first blog for DAPsMagic, I thought it would be more than appropriate to start off with an easy treat in honor…
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3 Reasons To Do The World Of Color Dessert Party
The World of Color Dessert Party at Disney California Adventure is relatively new to the park. It premiered in March and has been entertaining guests through both show and food. Guests are seated at tables and served various items and drinks to their delight. Then, World of Color lights the night, and all from the…
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RunDisney Introduces Virtual Events With Medals
RunDisney has introduced a new way to enjoy Disney running events. Though they say it’s virtual, there is still running involved. The virtual part is that the entire setup is online and not having people go to attend a race. The three 5k events will be spaced out starting from May 15 and until June…
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The Dark Side of the Star Wars Half Marathon
This past weekend Walt Disney World played host to the inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon: The Dark Side. The amazing race was a companion to the Star Wars Half Marathon: The Light Side that is at Disneyland in January. The race always begins in the Expo. ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex played host to…
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Disney Recipes: Roasted Corn Salad – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
One of the highlights of my recent trip to Walt Disney World was getting to experience the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. The flowers and gardens were absolutely beautiful but one of the other bright spots of this festival is the food. It seemed that everywhere I went, there was another thing to taste and…
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The Road To Shanghai Disneyland – Planning The Journey
Ladies and gentleman, I will be traveling to Shanghai for the opening of Shanghai Disneyland. Yes, it means we will have coverage over there for this brand new park. But, before I get to this adventure, I thought I’d start a traveling blog. Well, sort of about the travel and sort of a blog. It…
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What To Expect At DCA Food And Wine 2016
It’s been 6 years since the last Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. A new version of the favorite is back and better than ever! Now it’s bursting out from the central plaza area and into various parts of the park. In addition, several prominent food and wine experts are on hand to share…
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#DAPsMagicTFA: A Tweet-Along of the Star Wars VII Blu-“Rey”
A couple nights ago, @mr_daps and the crew had the extreme geeky privilege of being some of the first people to watch Star Wars Ep. VII on Blu-ray from the comfort of the DAPs Studios. Naturally, we took to Twitter with the hashtag #DAPsMagicTFA to share our reactions to the film via live-tweet. And, as always…
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Melanie Tasted Her Way Through #BoysenberryFestival & All You Got is This Lousy Review
When Mr. DAPs asked me to attend the Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival, I was excited. When he then asked me to provide the culinary review for our day, I was ECSTATIC. I knew I’d be spending the day stuffing my face with as much boysenberry-y goodness as possible, so it was a delight to…
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Knott’s Amazing Food Options For the Boysenberry Festival
One of the things that is a surprising reason to go to Knott’s Berry Farm is not any particular ride or show. It’s the food that is something to behold when visiting the park. And one particular time to go to sample some amazing cuisine is during the Boysenberry Festival. The Festival started only a…
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Addition of Marvel Characters Headed to 2016 Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend
Runners, get set! runDisney has changed the name of one of their action packed races. What once was known as the Avengers Half Marathon Weekend will now be called the Super Heros Half Marathon Weekend, according to Disney Parks Blog. This change comes as more characters are to be added in the entertainment lineup. The race which…
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Disney Recipes: Icy Pop Cocktail – Disney Dream
The Disney Dream recently had some enhancements added to its magical experiences. While much of this magic involved new spaces and new experiences, there were also some menu additions. One of these additions quickly became a favorite for guests. The Icy Pop Cocktail is an adult drink that is now offered in Pink: Wine and Champagne…
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Geekolutions 2016: Update 1
Greetings, my fellow geeks! As many of you know from my previous post, I’m attempting to better myself and all of geekdom by committing to some seriously varied resolutions. As promised, here’s an update on how it’s all going, as well as my new monthly-assigned thingy! Engage. [heading style=”subheader”]Becoming the Soda Jerk[/heading] Before this year,…
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Splash Mountain: A Tale of Survival
Have you ever had one of those ideas that looks good on paper, but becomes an entirely different beast when it actually happens? Well, on Wednesday, January 27th of 2016, one of those ideas came to be during a chilly day at Disneyland. The idea was simple enough: The combination of an off-season day in…
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A Look at Upcoming Tinkberbell Half Marathon Weekend Finisher Medals
Coming up in May is that of runDisney’s Tinkberbell Half Marathon Weekend. Runners that have already registered are working hard on training for the upcoming race. As of the current listing on the runDisney site, all races are sold out expect for the Half Marathon itself. If you would like to register, please click here.…
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It’s All Connected: A (Doozy Of A) Theory For Ep. VII
The popular thing to do for Star Wars and all of geekdom these days is to come up with a crackpot theory about a thing, and to find enough truth from the source material to make it believable. I gotta admit, I’m a sucker for these things. I love how far down the rabbit hole…