Category: Media
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Down the Rabbit Hole: Remembering the Mad T Party
Join Mr. Daps this week as we journey down the rabbit hole to revisit a beloved piece of Disney California Adventure history: the Mad T Party. What began as an experimental nighttime dance party evolved into a cornerstone of DCA’s entertainment, building a unique community and leaving behind lasting friendships that persist a decade later.…
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A Double Celebration — Photoniks 1-Year Anniversary & America’s 250th! ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 23
What a milestone! In this very special episode of Photoniks, hosts Mr. Daps and Clocky are pulling out all the stops for a massive double celebration: it’s the one-year anniversary of Photoniks, and they are honoring it alongside America’s 250th semi-quincentennial anniversary! To mark the occasion, the duo gears up in matching Sam Eagle sweatshirts…
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Behind the Attraction: Disney Cruise Line
Welcome back to Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff! This week, Mr. Daps is diving deep into the high seas after binge-watching the two brand-new episodes of Behind the Attraction on Disney+. Focusing entirely on the history, legacy, and innovation of the Disney Cruise Line, these episodes sparked a massive wave of inspiration that…
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Big Waves & Little Victories – Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff
This week on Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff, we are mixing things up for a very special, deeply personal episode. With the 2026 CHOC Walk in the Park just about a month and a half away on August 2nd, Mr. Daps steps away from the usual Disney news to reflect on a question…
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A Father’s Day Walk Down Memory Lane at Disneyland! ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 22
Happy Father’s Day! In this special episode of Photoniks, hosts Mr. Daps and Clocky are joined by a very special guest—Mr. Daps’ own father, Chaz from Chaz Stories! To celebrate, Chaz brings a treasure trove of vintage Disneyland photos dating back nearly 50 years to his honeymoon in June 1979. Together, the trio takes a…
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Capturing the Magic Solo – Photography Tips for a Solo Day at Disneyland
Welcome back to Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff! This week, Mr. Daps is back from vacation and feeling completely refreshed and inspired to talk about one of his absolute favorite ways to experience the parks: heading in on a solo adventure with just a camera or a phone. Going to Disneyland by yourself…
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A Great Big Beautiful Reimagining for the Carousel of Progress
Change is coming to Tomorrowland, and it is a great big beautiful one. Following a massive announcement from Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom will close on July 6, 2026, for a total reimagining before reopening to guests in 2027. The attraction will be updated with entirely new time periods,…
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Kids Rule Summer Kickoff! New Star Wars Missions, Bluey, & Huge Disneyland Discounts!
Summer has officially arrived at the Disneyland Resort, and there is a ton to do for kids who are young and kids who are young at heart. This past week, we had the incredible opportunity to attend the media kickoff event for Kids Rule Summer, and rather than just regurgitating a list of dates and…
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Is The Mandalorian and Grogu Good? Movie Review & Breakdown
Welcome back to another episode of Daps Magic: Disney and Positive Stuff! This week, Mr. Daps is joined by longtime staff member DC Sarah as they finally sync up their busy schedules to geek out over the highly anticipated film, The Mandalorian and Grogu. Both saw the movie on opening night—Mr. Daps in a standard…
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Before Galaxy’s Edge: Finding Nature’s Wonderland!
Join Mr. Daps and Clocky on a brand-new episode of Photoniks as they take a nostalgic, photographic journey into Disneyland’s past! Today, the duo is stepping back in time to explore Mine Train through Nature’s Wonderland, the classic attraction that occupied the land long before Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge or Big Thunder Mountain arrived. Armed…
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From Epcot Caviar to Retro Cooking: Geeking Out Over Disney Food with Carly Caramanna
Welcome to another episode of Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff, where we gather to geek out about everything that brings happiness and smiles to the Disney community! In this delicious episode, host Mr. Daps sits down with theme park journalist, food writer, and fellow “good vibes only” enthusiast Carly Caramanna. Carly shares her…
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Life Lessons with Kermit the Frog
Happy Birthday, Kermit! This week, we are celebrating a major milestone: the 71st birthday of Kermit the Frog. While there is often debate about the exact date, organizations like the Walt Disney Archives and D23 recognize this date because of the debut of Sam and Friends on May 9, 1955, as the official start of…
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The Disney Wonder Review: San Diego Edition
This episode of Daps Travels features a deep dive into recent voyages on the Disney Wonder, sailing out of its picturesque home port in San Diego. Mr. Daps is joined by regular co-host Johnny and special guest Caitie to compare their recent experiences, including a media-hosted sailing and a birthday celebration in the Royal Suite.…
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Wishes and Timelines at Disneyland Resort
Welcome back to another episode of Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff. It has been a fantastic week defined by “Disney and positive stuff,” where stories of heart, hope, and history have come together to remind us why we love this community. From life-changing wishes to a galaxy that just got a whole lot…
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Developed in May ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 20
There is a certain magic to the old-school “film delay.” In the days of physical slides, you didn’t see your vacation photos the moment you stepped off the plane; you saw them a month later when the canisters finally came back from the lab. In a special episode of Photoniks, titled Developed in May, we…
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A WONDERful First Voyage: Discovering the Disney Cruise Line
This episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff is all about a milestone moment: Mr. Daps’ very first voyage with the Disney Cruise Line. After years of reporting on the fleet from a distance, an April Fool’s Day invitation turned into a four-night reality aboard the Disney Wonder sailing out of San Diego.…
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The Fives: Lost Attractions & Disney Nostalgia
Episode Summary: Grab your time machine and join the Daps Magic crew for a trip down memory lane! In this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff, Mr. Daps is joined by Mikey Really Likey and Angela for a special edition of “The Fives.” We’re diving into the archives of Disney history to…
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The Color of Healing: Turning Grief into Magic with Malcolm Pierce – Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff
In this deeply personal episode of the Daps Magic podcast, Mr. Daps sits down with Malcolm Pierce, the Studio Artistic Director at Disney Animation Studios in Vancouver. While we often celebrate Disney for its grand spectacles and theme park thrills, today we explore a more intimate side of the “Magic”—the power of storytelling to heal…
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A New Era Begins: The Expanded Timeline of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge
In this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff, we discuss Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and its expanded timeline at Disneyland. If you’re a Star Wars enthusiast like Mr. Daps, you know how thrilling it is to see favorite characters come to life in the parks. In this podcast, we’ll explore the exciting…
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DCA 0.1 ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 19
Welcome to Photoniks! In this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky take a look at what they are calling DCA 0.1. The original Disney California Adventure, or Disney’s California Adventure. This is our little tongue-in-cheek April Fool’s Day episode! We hope you enjoy this take on looking at historic Disneyland Resort photos. Join the conversation and share your…
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The Ultimate Guide to D23 2026: Everything Announced So Far
On this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff, Mr. Daps takes a look at all of the announcements that were shared this week for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This year, this ultimate Disney fan event takes place on August 14, 15, and 16th. There will be events happening the week…
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Food & No Wine ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 18
Welcome to Photoniks! The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is currently happening at the Disneyland Resort. In this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky take a look at several pictures of food and no wine at Disneyland. We hope you enjoy this take on looking at historic Disneyland photos. Join the conversation and share your own…
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Springtime 1964 at Disneyland ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 17
Welcome to Photoniks! On this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky take a look at several pictures from springtime 1964 at Disneyland. We hope you enjoy this take on looking at historic Disneyland photos. Join the conversation and share your own observations and perspectives about the photos shown in this episode of Photoniks! Share with us your favorite…
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Disney Believe – Daps Travels
Disney Believe is the fourth ship in the Wish class, set to debut in late 2027. This ship aims to encapsulate the essence of believing in your dreams, making it a perfect addition to Disney’s fleet. The announcement of this new ship has already sparked excitement among Disney fans, especially with its promise of new…