Category: Parks
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Hearing Delayed After District and Governor DeSantis Drag Feet
A judge has ruled that the hearing for a lawsuit will be moved from December 2023 to March 2024 after Disney filed a motion for continuance. Disney said that it filed this motion “because the district has not yet produced vital discovery [and] the current date deprives Disney of the opportunity to ‘present facts essential…
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The Magic of Projections – Day 13 – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
There is a lot to be thankful for when thinking about nighttime spectaculars. In fact, I wrote about how much I love them in last year’s Days of Thanksgiving series, which you can read here if you’re so inclined. Generally, when people imagine the epitome of a modern Disney nighttime spectacular, firework shows often come…
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PORT OF SAN FRANSOKYO Letters Arrive at Disney California Adventure
San Fransokyo Square was given a big addition this weekend making it now look very similar to its concept art. Letters spelling out PORT OF SAN FRANSOKYO now are on the railing of the area over the bay. They look quite nice during the day but become absolutely magical at night. Daps Magic team member…
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Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle Lights Up at Night During ‘Frozen Holiday Surprise’
Cinderella Castle is coming to life nightly in a completely new and magical way during a new show moment. Frozen Holiday Surprise has Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf, and hundreds of Snowgie siblings help bring the castle to life in a magical way. This show is about seven minutes long and is offered nightly at 6:15…
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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort: Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park Fact Sheet
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort: Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park Fact Sheet ANAHEIM, Calif. – As part of Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, the popular Disney Festival of Holidays returns to Disney California Adventure Park from Nov. 10, 2023, through Jan. 7, 2024. This heartwarming and uniquely Disney celebration highlights Christmas, Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali,…
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Carthay Circle Restaurant – Day 12 – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
There are so many amazing places to visit at the Disney Parks. Today, I’d like to give thanks for just one of them. Carthay Circle Restaurant is one of my favorite places to visit at the Disneyland Resort. It is found in the iconic building that recreates the Carthay Circle Theatre in Los Angeles where…
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Disneyland Resort Honors Veterans During Special Veterans Day Patriotic Flag Retreat
On November 11, 2023, the Disneyland Resort honored veterans during a special patriotic flag retreat ceremony in town square. While the patriotic flag retreat is a tradition that happens daily at the Disneyland Resort, this one was extra special as it was also Veterans Day. To honor veterans even more, the 1st Marine Division Band…
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Disneyland Refurbishment Report – November 8, 2023
Welcome back to the Disneyland Refurbishment Report. There’s a lot happening yet again this week as the transformation of the Parks to the holiday season is seeing its last few decorations being prepped and ready. The excitement this week, however, is what’s happening in Downtown Disney. Walls were removed from near the new Downtown Disney…
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‘Veterans Have a Home at The Walt Disney Company’: Disney Salutes Veterans and Military Families
As Veterans Day approaches this weekend, The Walt Disney Company is celebrating and saluting those who have served and military families. That includes many of which who have come to call Disney home after serving their country. On Friday, the company highlighted some of these veterans turned cast members with a special look into the honor, values,…
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World of Color – Season of Light Fun Facts
World of Color – Season of Light has returned to the Disneyland Resort for the holiday season. Throughout the holiday season guests will be able to experience this magical holiday spectacular nightly in the Paradise Bay at Disney California Adventure. The Daps Magic team was invited to cover the opening of the Holidays at Disneyland…
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“it’s a small world” Holiday Returns and Brings Holiday Magic to Disneyland Resort
“it’s a small world” Holiday has once again returned to the Disneyland Resort where it is bringing holiday magic to those who cruise through the attraction. Since 1997, this popular attraction has been singing a medley that includes It’s a Small World along with Deck the Halls and Jingle Bells. Decked out for the holidays,…
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Extra Holiday Magic For Disneyland Magic Key Holders
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are in full swing through January 7, 2024. As a result, Disneyland Resort Magic Key Holders can enjoy some extra magical holiday perks while available. Over at Disney California Adventure, Magic Key Holders can experience a special Disney ¡Viva Navidad!-themed Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot before it becomes available to all…
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The Marvels Arrive at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure
As The Marvels arrive in theaters, Carol Danvers, Kamala Khan and Captain Monica Rambeau are arriving at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. The trio of super heroes will be appearing at Avengers Campus for a limited time to recruit the next generation of Super Heroes. The trio join other Super Heroes that can be…
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GEEK EATS: Foods of EPCOT International Festival of Holidays
The EPCOT International Festival of Holidays begins on November 24th and continues through December 30th at Walt Disney World Resort. During this celebration, different holidays and their cultures will be celebrated around EPCOT. During the festival, there will be over 15 holiday kitchens with different food and beverages for guests to enjoy. Along with the delicious…
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Fun Facts About Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
The Holidays at Disneyland Resort run from November 10, 2023, through January 7, 2024 this year. This is the merriest time of year with plenty of magical offerings to be enjoyed throughout the parks, Downtown Disney District, and the Disneyland Resort hotels. The Disneyland Resort has shared some fun facts about Holidays at the Disneyland…
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Snowfall Coming to Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort
For years a highlight for many guests at the Disneyland Resort is getting to experience the snow moments that happen on Main Street, along the Rivers of America, and also in the area around it’s a small world Holiday. This year, there will be added winter magic found at the Disneyland Resort in Downtown Disney…
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Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, The Three Caballeros, and Others Reveal New Holiday Outfits for Disneyland Resort
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, the Three Caballeros, and other Disney friends have revealed new holiday outfits they will be wearing throughout the holiday season at the Disneyland Resort. The new outfits will be seen by guests visiting the Disneyland Resort during the holidays which run from November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2023. The new…
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Fantasmic! Returning to Disneyland in May 2024
A return date for Fantasmic! has been shared by Disneyland officials. The show, which has been hiatus since last spring when the dragon went up in flames, was known to be returning sometime in the spring of 2024. Now an exact date for this iconic show’s return. The show will be returning on May 24,…
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Disneyland Resort Updates Pin Trading Guidelines
Pin trading has been a popular activity for many years. It’s fun to trade pins with other guests and Cast Members alike, but it’s also fun to display them on a lanyard. According to reporter Scott Gustin on X/Twitter, Disneyland Resort has updated its website with official guidelines for pin trading in theme parks, and…
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Disney Shares More About Walking Droids in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
Recently some Disneyland guests at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge were able to see some droids walking around the land. These droids were only out for a day but they have been talked about a whole lot longer than that. Daps Magic was able to see and capture videos/photos of these droids (video of which can…
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Check Out the Exclusive ‘Frozen’ Merchandise at Hong Kong Disneyland’s World of Frozen
World of Frozen will be opening at Hong Kong Disneyland on November 20, 2023. When it opens, there will be new attractions, shops, restaurants, and other experiences for fans of the Frozen franchise to enjoy. There will also be some merchandise that will be exclusive to Hong Kong Disneyland’s World of Frozen. Check out the…
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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Guide
It’s almost the merriest time of year at Walt Disney World Resort. During this festive season, an annual favorite for many Disney fans is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This annual Christmas party will be offered on select nights from November 9th through December 22nd. Ahead of the start of this year’s season of Christmas…
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GEEK EATS: Plant-Based Potato Flautas From Lamplight Lounge Recipe
There are many amazing dishes to be enjoyed at the Disneyland Resort. A new cookbook is now allowing home cooks to bring some of the culinary magic home with them when they aren’t at the parks. Delicious Disney Disneyland Resort: Recipes & Stories from The Happiest Place on Earth is this new cookbook. In this…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Releases Special Mandarin Version of “Try Everything”
Shanghai, November 7, 2023 – Just days after Shanghai Disney Resort announced that the world’s first Zootopia-themed land will officially open on December 20, the resort today revealed a special Mandarin recording of the hit song “Try Everything,” in celebration of the upcoming grand opening of the new land. Performed as a lively duet by leading…