Category: Parks
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Looking at the Rooms of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel is now open. Yesterday, the fruition of years of work was unveiled to the public. Before opening to the public, a special grand opening ceremony was held for invited guests, cast members, and members of the media. Daps Magic was among those in attendance. Following the ceremony, tours were given…
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Thoughts on the Haunted Mansion Expansion at Disneyland
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Expanding the Queue to the Extended Queue One of the big things I’ve seen discussion about is the expansion of the queue into the area that is currently utilized as an extended queue. While on the rare occasional quiet morning in the park this area can sometimes be fairly open for photos or to just…
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Surprise Holiday Merchandise Available for Disneyland Magic Key Holders
Halloween may be a month away, and while Disneyland Resort has been celebrating Halloween Time since September 1, Disneyland Magic Key Holders could take part in a special holiday merchandise purchase. Now through Sunday, October 1, 2023, Magic Key Holders will be among the first to purchase from a limited quantity of select pre-sale holiday…
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2024-2025 Disney Ambassadors Announced for Hong Kong Disneyland
The new Disney Ambassadors for Hong Kong Disneyland have been announced. Just days after the new Disney Ambassadors were announced at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, Beyan Tse and Gisele Abejero were announced as the 10th generation of Disney Ambassadors for Hong Kong Disneyland. The duo will officially begin their roles as Disney Ambassadors on January…
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The Magic is in the Details at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel are now open with guests getting to experience the magic of the 16th Disney Vacation Club property. Daps Magic was invited to experience the grand opening of this new property and then tour it afterward. This included tours of each type of room that is offered, the pool area, the…
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The Villas at Disneyland Hotel Open With Musical Ceremony
This morning The Villas at Disneyland Hotel officially opened during a special musical ceremony at the Disneyland Resort in front of this new 12-story hotel. The ceremony was emceed by the current Disneyland Resort Ambassadors Nataly Guzman-Garcia and Mark Everett King Jr. The duo came out dancing to music at the start of the ceremony…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Votes to Replace Disney Pass Perks With $3,000 Stipend
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District voted on Wednesday to replace perks that employees and retirees of the district received previously with a larger paycheck instead. The district board voted on a $3,000 stipend instead of Disney passes and Disney discounts that were once offered. This new offering last for two years before it is…
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New planDisney Pocket Guide Released For The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
Today The Villas at Disneyland Hotel will officially be opening and welcoming guests in for the first time. This new Disney Vacation Club property at the Disneyland Resort will offer a magical new place for guests to stay with modern amenities. The Villas at Disneyland Hotel pays homage to the history of Disney. With the…
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Disneyland Resort Holds Ceremony to Announce 2024-2025 Ambassador Team
On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, the Disneyland Resort held a ceremony in the Opera House on Main Street, USA to reveal who would be the 2024-2025 Ambassador Team. This comes as the current two Disneyland Resort Ambassadors, Nataly Guzman-Garcia and Mark Everett King Jr. see their two year term coming to an end. At this…
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Walt Disney World Launches Seasonal Water Park Pass
A new water park seasonal pass for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach at Walt Disney World is now available for those looking to visit the Disney Water Parks throughout the upcoming winter and spring seasons. The new pass gives you access to both water parks, based on availability now through May 24, 2024.…
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Get Ready to Visit Disneyland & Walt Disney World Resort with Birnbaum’s 2024 Guide Books
Birnbaum’s 2024 Disneyland Resort: The Official Guide Book and Birnbaum’s 2024 Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation Guide are now both available on shopDisney for Disney guests who are looking forward to planning their vacations to either Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort. These guides have been a staple for Disney travelers for years…
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Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Report – September 27, 2023
Welcome back to the Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Report. It’s crazy how fast things change even days after you share something. That happened almost immediately with Space Mountain. That’s where we start this week’s report. Scaffolding and scrims went up around the top level of the Space Mountain outside queue. Refurbishment signs are still placed around…
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Disneyland Paris Pairs Up With Make-A-Wish to Make a Dream Come True for Alicia
For 30 years, Disneyland Paris has been granting the wishes of sick children, bringing them optimism, joy, and hope. Thanks to the Make-A-Wish France non-profit organization, Alicia got to fulfill her dream of meeting the dancers of the “Dream… and Shine Brighter!” show that has enchanted guests throughout the resort’s 30th Anniversary celebration. The young girl…
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Joffrey’s Kiosks at Walt Disney World Resort to Offer $1 Coffee on National Coffee Day
National Coffee Day is on September 29, 2023. On National Coffee Day, Joffrey’s Kiosks throughout the Walt Disney World Resort will be joining in the celebration and offering $1.00 hot (16 oz.) or iced (24 oz.) Walt Disney World Resort Blend drip coffee on National Coffee Day. At participating locations* guests will be able to…
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Buy It or Skip It? – Knott’s Scary Farm Fright Lane
As Knott’s Scary Farm celebrates 50 years of nightmares, guests are descending from all over to experience the horrors. Knott’s Berry Farm invited Daps Magic to the opening night of Knott’s Scary Farm on Thursday, September 21st, and gifted us with Fright and Fast Lane passes. The Fright and Fast Lane offers guests priority boarding…
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Plaza de la Familia at Disneyland Resort Celebrates Everlasting Love and Familial Bonds
Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure continues through November 2, 2023. During this special time, there are plenty of ways to commemorate everlasting love and familial bonds with culturally rich experiences inspired by the Mexican traditions of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Recently, Mr. Daps stopped by Disney California…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Discounts for 2024 Visits
It is the time of year to start thinking about the next year! Ahead of the arrival of 2024, Walt Disney World Resort is announcing ways to save for guests visiting early next year. Disney has announced ways to save for guests visiting from January 9, 2024 through March 24, 2024. These discounts can be…
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Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio Adds Special Menu Item Disneyland Magic Key Holders
Dessert is an important part of a meal especially when dining out. It completes the meal and is sometimes the best part of the meal. If you’re looking for a special kind of dessert, then Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio in Downtown Disney may have what you’ve been looking for. This special menu item…
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5 Can’t Miss Halloween Experiences at the Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time is being celebrated in full force at the Disneyland Resort. During this spooky time of year, there are plenty of different experiences to be enjoyed throughout the Disneyland Resort. This includes some incredible foods, entertainment, and of course attractions! While there are plenty of different experiences to be had during the Halloween Time…
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Disney Announces Livestream for Opening of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
On Thursday morning at 10:30 AM PT, fans can get a chance to see the opening ceremony for The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. The opening ceremony for this new Disney Vacation Club property will shown via a “virtual livestream.” Ahead of the opening of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, a new video was released that…
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Artist and Voice of Mickey Mouse, Bret Iwan, Signs Artwork and Charms Guests at Disneyland
On Sunday, September 24, 2023, artist and voice of Mickey Mouse Bret Iwan could be found at Disneyland signing his artwork at Disneyana on Main Street, USA. The event allowed guests the chance to meet this magical man and also get artwork signed that they purchased that day, which he had designed. On hand for…
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9 New Photo Ops at Walt Disney World Resort Including The Muppets and Ahsoka
Disney PhotoPass has a lot of magical photo ops to enjoy by guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort. These photo ops give the opportunities for guests to create some pretty awesome memories from their trip. Some of these new ones allow guests to make memories that include Ahsoka, Bruno, The Muppets, and more! Take a…
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EPCOT Begins Disney100 Celebration
The celebration of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary has begun at EPCOT. With the arrival of this Disney100 celebration comes new costumes for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, new food, and a new photo location with a statue of Mickey Mouse and a Disney100 logo. Along with these new offerings, a new Beacon of…
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Wakanda Been There Series Mug From Starbucks Now at Disneyland Resort
The Been There Series mugs made by Starbucks at the Disneyland Resort have been a fun series of souvenirs to collect for fans since first appearing in 2015. The first Starbucks mug released at the Disneyland Resort was the Disneyland version of the mug. Recently, a new version of the Disneyland Been There Series Starbucks…