Category: Media
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Visionary Vibes: Unpacking the Lessons of Disneyland Handcrafted
In this episode, Mr. Daps reflects on the documentary ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ and shares key lessons learned from Walt Disney’s vision and passion in creating Disneyland. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision, the contagious nature of passion, the beauty in the messy process of creation, the power of human hands in bringing ideas…
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Handcrafted Disneyland ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 14
Welcome to Photoniks! On this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky take a look at several pictures that show the handcrafted details that went into making Disneyland in pictures from the early years of the park. This comes as Disneyland Handcrafted arrives on Disney+ and the Disney YouTube Channel. Join the conversation and share your own observations and…
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All About D23 in 2026 with Michael Vargo
In this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff, Mr. Daps chats with Michael Vargo, who shares his extensive journey with Disney, starting as a performer at Disneyland over 30 years ago. He discusses his evolution within the company, leading to his current role overseeing D23, the ultimate Disney fan club. The discussion…
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Disneyland Handcrafted – Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff
In this engaging conversation, Mr. Daps and Adam Bankhurst discuss their experiences at the world premiere of the documentary ‘Disneyland Handcrafted.’ They share their excitement about visiting Walt Disney Studios for the first time, the focus on the people behind Disneyland’s creation, and the innovative sound design that enhances the documentary. They delve into the…
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2026: A Pivotal Year for Disney – Disney and positive stuff
In this episode, Mr. Daps discusses the upcoming year 2026, which he believes will be a pivotal time for the Walt Disney Company. He highlights the transition in leadership, the focus on quality in movies and streaming, and the exciting developments in Disney experiences, particularly in the parks. The conversation emphasizes the importance of the…
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Disney and positive stuff
Happy New Year! As we kick this year off, we are changing some things up a bit. We are constantly striving to analyze and adjust what we do here at Daps Magic. One of the things we are adjusting is Daps Magic (the Podcast). In an effort to make things simpler and provide clarity of…
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New Year, Old Parades ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 13
Happy New Year! Often, New Year’s Day is associated with parades like the Tournament of Roses Parade. On this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky take a look at several parades at Disneyland through the years! This includes some favorite Disney characters through the years in parades, along with a favorite car! Join the…
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12 Photos of Walt Disney World Christmas ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 12
Happy Holidays! On this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky are joined by Denise and Jeff from MouseSteps.com. Together, they explore Disney history through 12 photos of Walt Disney World in the very early days. This includes pictures of the first Christmas at Magic Kingdom with the first Christmas Tree, Cinderella Castle, Tomorrowland, and…
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Christmas at Disneyland in 1966 ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 11
Join Mr. Daps and Clocky as they go back and look at Disneyland at Christmas time in 1966. They visit Main Street, Sleeping Beauty Castle, and Frontierland in this episode of Photoniks. The big question is: are they video cameras, spotlights, or what on Main Street? Are they related to Candlelight somehow? Let us know…
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Tom Sawyer Island ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 9
Join Mr. Daps and Clocky at Disneyland as they take a look at photos of Tom Sawyer Island while sitting on Tom Sawyer Island. They then go and find what each of the locations shown in these photos looks like today! Join the conversation and share your own observations and perspectives about the photos shown…
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Exploring Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community
Recently, Daps Magic was invited to get a first-hand look at Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community. This visit to this new type of Disney experience included a progressive dinner that also provided tours of three different houses. The next day, it was all about the Artisan Club. In this episode of Daps Magic…
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A Most Unusual Camera ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 8
On this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky look at photos from each land of Disneyland. In each land, some people could be Mr. Daps or Clocky hanging out in the park during another era. In each photo, the photo is discussed, and they talk about who would be who. Join the conversation and…
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I Love Disneyland with Sometimes Castles – Daps Magic (the Podcast)
In 2019, Ry and Skyla created Sometimes Castles. Originally envisioned as a series of videos, Sometimes Castles has grown to so much more in the following years. Today, there are livestreams, vlogs, Disneyland news, other theme park videos, and more! There is also a new book! Called I Love Disneyland, this book shares Ry and…
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Haunted Mansion ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 7
Welcome, foolish mortals! On this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky (your ghost podcast hosts?) take a look at the Haunted Mansion as seen through photos from the past. This is a unique look at the Haunted Mansion through the lens of days long gone by. This seemed like the perfect episode topic to…
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An Interesting Year ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 6
On the 6th episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky switch things up a bit. They know exactly when this episode’s photos were taken, and where is pretty easy to figure out as well. They do get to see a very interesting year at Disneyland before things would change quite a bit! Join the conversation and share your…
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Fantasyland From Above ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 5
On this 5th episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky switch from the Monorail Yellow to the Disneyland Skyway and take a look down at Fantasyland from different perspectives aboard the Sky Buckets. This leads to some unique views of the most magical land in The Happiest Place on Earth! Join the conversation and help pinpoint the time…
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A Ride on Monorail Yellow ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 4
Join Mr. Daps and Clocky on this 4th episode of Photoniks as they go on a new photographic adventure in Disney history. This time, they take a look at Monorail Yellow and go on an adventure at Disneyland as seen in a very different era than today. In this case, the view is all seen within the…
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Disney Cruise Line Popcorn Episode
Welcome to the newest episode of Daps Travels! On this episode, Mr. Daps and Johnny play “popcorn” and go through some random recent stories that involve the Disney Cruise Line, and then discuss them. Stories Referenced in This Episode: Daps Magic’s full coverage of the Disney Cruise Line can be found here. Thank you for…
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Walking for a Difference at Disneyland – Daps Magic (the Podcast)
Join Mr. Daps as he shares the inspiring stories from the 2025 CHOC Walk and its impact on the Children’s Hospital.
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Full Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule for EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Now Available
Check out the updated lineup for the Eat to the Beat Concert Series at EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival, featuring exciting artists.
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Up a Tree – Photoniks – Episode 3
Go up a tree, into the future, on a drive, and more on this episode of Photoniks as Mr. Daps & Clocky look at Disneyland history through photos.
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Introducing ‘It Came About’
Daps Magic is excited to introduce ‘It Came About.’ This is a new podcast about how people’s stories and dreams came about.
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All About the CHOC Walk in the Park – Daps Magic (the Podcast)
Join Mr. Daps in exploring the CHOC Walk’s history and how you can participate in this important charitable event.
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What Attraction Poster is That? – Photoniks – Episode 2
Join Mr. Daps and Clocky on Photoniks as they explore Disneyland history through nostalgic photos and fun questions.