Category: Photo Galleries
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Knott’s Berry Farm Through a 35mm Lens
This last weekend Knott’s Berry Farm kicked off its summer festivities. This includes the opening of a re-imagined Fiesta Village, another summer of Ghost Town Alive, and also the return of Summer Nights! All of these are awesome and there are plenty of opportunities for fun and to make incredible memories throughout the summer. On…
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Pictorial: A Colorful Look at Spring on Easter Sunday at the Disneyland Resort
Spring is finally arriving at the Disneyland Resort. Easter Sunday was a beautiful cloud-free day at Disneyland. The colors found throughout the park was vibrant and beautiful as flowers bloomed and trees blossomed. Early in the afternoon, I took a stroll around Disneyland and took photos of some of the colors that were popping out…
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Pictorial: Magic Happens Parade on a Sunny Afternoon
On March 2, 2023 a couple of the Daps Magic team made their way into the parks to visit a friend from out of town. Because of the Disneyland After Dark: Princess Nite event that was happening later, the Magic Happens parade was offered at 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM instead of its normal times.…
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Disney100 Mickey and Friends Cavalcade Brings the Magic For the Last Time Ahead of The Return of Magic Happens
Disney100 Mickey and Friends Cavalcade made its way up the parade route for the last time on February 23, 2023 at 1:00 PM. In between showers coming from the scattered clouds above, the cavalcade began a few minutes early. However, as this magical cavalcade made its way up the route the clouds parted and the…
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PICTORIAL: A Rainy Monday Morning at Disneyland During the Holidays
This morning was a rainy morning at Disneyland. Seeing the weather report, I made my way into the park and entered shortly after rope drop. The rain was very light and so were the crowds as I made my way onto Main Street, USA. Unlike the rain yesterday, the rain was coming down fairly straight…
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Remembering the Last Show of Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple Four Years Later
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On November 4, 2018 Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple had its final training show in Tomorrowland. This show, which taught younglings, the ways of the Jedi inspired guests young and old during its run at the Disneyland Resort. During the process, the Padawans would learn to face their fears as they found themselves facing…
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A Look at the Last Rainy Day of 2021 at Disneyland
December 30, 2021, was the last rainy day of the year at Disneyland. As Disneyland prepared to host its New Year’s Eve festivities, the rain came down and the crowds showed up. There weren’t as heavy crowds as other years during the Christmas week but there were still a lot of people enjoying a rainy…
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Pictorial: A Rainy Christmas Eve Eve at the Disneyland Resort
Christmas Eve Eve was a very rainy day at the Disneyland Resort. Throughout the day, the skies opened up, and guests donned ponchos, raincoats, and grabbed their umbrellas. Instead of a parade, there was a rainy day cavalcade. As day turned into evening, the streets reflected the water with a magical glow. The fireworks and…
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A Magically Foggy Night at Disney California Adventure
On December 1, 2021, the DAPS MAGIC team stopped by Disney California Adventure for an evening watching Phat Cat Swinger. The performances at 8:00 and 9:15 were absolutely wonderful and so much fun. As the night progressed, fog started to creep in on Disney California Adventure. By the time the second set had ended, fog…
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Phat Cat Swinger Makes Magical Return to Disney Festival of Holidays
On Friday, November 12, 2021, Phat Cat Swinger returned to the Disneyland Resort to open Disney Festival of Holidays. To say it was magical would be an understatement. Ahead of the band’s first set at 8:00 PM, guests were already waiting and anticipating the band’s return. There was a palpable energy that was a beautiful…
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Photo Gallery – The Magic of A Touch of Disney Opening Day
On Thursday, March 18, 2021, A Touch of Disney opened at Disney California Adventure. This magical food experience is full of magic, music, food, and continues through April 19, 2021. The event runs from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM every Thursday through Monday during its run. While the food is great at A Touch of…
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A Special Look at the Walt Disney Family Museum’s Newest Exhibit, Mickey Mouse: From Walt to the World
The Walt Disney Family Museum is anything but a typical museum. Not only is it full of rich, Disney history, but it’s so interactive that you feel part of the creative process and history. It’s a fantastic place for the whole family to visit if you’re visiting San Francisco! Each year, they transform the Diane…
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Through the Eyes of Coffee: A Unique View of the DAPS MAGIC Team’s Trip to Walt Disney World Resort
This last week I spent a week at the Walt Disney World Resort. As expected, it was a magical visit. There is so much to enjoy at Walt Disney World! One of the things that I really enjoy doing when arriving at ANY Disney theme park though is getting a cup of coffee. For this…
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Disneyland Resort Says Goodbye to Paradise Pier in Disney California Adventure
The Disneyland Resort bid adieu to the Paradise Pier on Sunday, January 8th ahead of planned renovation for the area. Paradise Pier is set to go be transformed to Pixar Pier later this year. The area was busy as fans descended on the area for one last right, one last look, one last photo, and…
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In-Park Focus with Megan: Halloween Time at Disney California Adventure
Hi, friends! I’m Megan, and I love to take photos at Disneyland. You can find me snapping a photo of cute signs, walls, characters, and of course, snacks. Every Thursday, I will have a themed gallery of Disney photography. This week, we’re kicking off this series with some of Cars Land’s cute Halloween decorations. Halloweentime at…
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Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People
On a recent Sunday afternoon at Disneyland after grabbing coffee, I made my way over to the Hyperion Theater to see Frozen – Live at the Hyperion. This time I found myself sitting in the front row, nearly perfectly centered. This created a very different experience and also a much different photography experience. The cast…
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A Frozen Sunday
Frozen – Live at the Hyperion continues to perform daily at the Disneyland Resort. On Sunday June 5th, watching this new show at the Disneyland Resort was an enjoyable part of the day that included celebrating my birthday. It was the first time I was able to try photographing this show and I look forward…
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Mr. DAPs Goes to Walt Disney World – Be Our Guest at Epcot!
Epcot is one of my favorite places to visit period. It is an absolutely beautiful park in so many different ways. I love all the different places that are beautiful to take photos. I love all the different foods and drinks. Most of all, I love getting to experience all the different cultures that can…
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Mr. DAPs Goes to Walt Disney World – A Magical Day at the Magic Kingdom
A beautiful morning overlooking a peaceful body of water is one of the nicest ways to get a day started. By the second day at Walt Disney World I had decided that, while the pirate themed rooms might be a bit much, I really liked the overall experience of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Our second day was…
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Mr. DAPs Goes to Walt Disney World – The First 30 Hours
Recently I was able to return to the Walt Disney World Resort for a week long vacation. Caribbean Beach Resort was my home base for this trip that was full of magic and memories. In the coming days, I will be posting photos and memories of my trip. It really was a blast. The first…
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A Random Springtime Sunday at Disneyland
Disneyland is absolutely stunning when the blossoms begin to bloom and spring descends upon the happiest place on Earth! The magic of the Disneyland Resort seems to just get amplified as trees and flowers proclaim the coming of spring. The Hub turns into a vibrant pink frame surrounding the Partners Statue and Sleeping Beauty Castle. The…
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A Christmas Fantasy at the Disneyland Resort
A Christmas Fantasy Parade is always a highlight of the Holiday Time season at the Disneyland Resort for me. Though there are changes it seems each year, it is a tradition that returns each year and is generally loved by guests. Because of this, I really don’t watch it that many times as it is…
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Ringing in the Christmas Season at the Disneyland Resort
One fun part of Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort is the Buena Vista Street Community Bell Ringers. This ensemble sings and rings handbells on Buena Vista Street throughout the Christmas season and really is a lot of fun to watch. They are residents of Buena Vista Street who come together to share the musical…
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A Day of Trials – Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple
Those visiting Tomorrowland at Disneyland may notice that there are some changes to be found. One of these revolve around the Tomorrowland Terrace Stage which no longer is the home of Jedi Training Academy. Instead, children get to face their fears as they experience Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple. This new experience draws heavily from…