Tag: DAPs Magic
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Happy Easter From the Daps Magic Team and the Easter Bunny!
Happy Easter from the Daps Magic team and the Easter Bunny! We hope that you are having the best day with you and yours in whatever way that is meaningful for you. Today some of the Daps Magic team is at the Disneyland Resort and stopped by to visit the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny…
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Influencing Magic Episode 2: The Origin Story of Mr. Daps & Daps Magic
In this episode, we do a deep dive on the origin story of Daps Magic. Listen along as Mr. Daps takes us through his 19 years of online experiences, lessons learned, major wins, and offers advice for the future. Watch Episode 1 on youtube! Join our Patreon community and help support the podcast! Mentioned in…
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The Magic of Disney And Positive Stuff
As we wrap up 2022 and look forward to 2023 I thought I’d take a few minutes to share where Daps Magic is and where it is going. There is a lot to be excited about as we look in both directions. This last year has seen a lot of change for both me and…
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Say Yes to Kindness, Say No to Hate
It is 2022 and sometimes it is surprising the things that need to be said that feel like they should be already understood. Today is a day, however, where an appeal must be made for kindness and not hate. This may seem fairly straightforward and common sense, but apparently, it isn’t as it is having…
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Unlock the Magic – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter. Every week the top five stories from Disney and geek news are shared here. This week, it was difficult to pick just five. However, this has been done! First off, details were released about Disneyland’s Magic Key pass program. This is the new incarnation of what was formerly known as…
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5 Reasons to Join CHOC Walk Today!
Things have been a bit different for CHOC Walk. Traditionally, thousands of people would descend on the Disneyland Resort very early on a Sunday morning. Together, they walk through the parks to raise money and awareness for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. However, due to the pandemic, this has not been an option and…
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Meet Matthew – A Man Dedicated to Sharing the Magic!
For 17 years DAPS MAGIC has been sharing the magic of Disney and geekdom with people at Disneyland and beyond. Through the years since we started DAPS MAGIC in 2004, we have met some incredible people and made some amazing friends! Today I would like to introduce you to my friend Matthew from Mouseways. Matthew…
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Thanks for Sharing the Magic With DAPS MAGIC for 17 Years!
17 years ago today DAPS MAGIC was created. It was created with the hope that people could come together to share the magic together in a positive and safe environment. Through the years, things have expanded and grown. However, we have stayed true to the core values that a small group of Disney fans came…
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Happy Retirement, Dad!
There is the old saying that “it takes a village.” Generally, this is in regard to raising a child but the same applies to a website like DAPS MAGIC. Through the years, there have been lots of people who have helped come up with concepts, ideas, content, videos, graphics, coding, and so much more. Today,…
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Bob’s Back? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1028 (#499)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks talk about the return of Bob Iger as an active leader of The Walt Disney Company. They also talk about what that means for the company and also Bob Chapek’s role and perception. Over at the Disneyland Resort, Avengers Campus is no longer opening…
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The Elias Campaign – DAPS MAGIC Plays D&D!
In my (not so) humble opinion, the best part about being a geek is the VARIETY. There are so many facets to geek culture, that it an endless, wonderful experience to discover new fandoms and (mild-to-moderate) obsessions! That’s why it gives me great joy to share one of my favorite flavors of geek with the…
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16 Years of Magic – Looking Back at DAPS MAGIC Over the Years
This month DAPS MAGIC is celebrating 16 years of sharing the magic. 16 years ago this month we started a small Yahoo! group that grew to become a website that has readers from around the globe. Through the years, DAPS MAGIC has led to incredible experiences, amazing people, and so many wonderful memories. Through all…
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Frozen 2 – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Disclosure: DAPS MAGIC received a review copy of the film complimentary, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Frozen 2 continues on the story of Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven in the next chapter of the story that originated in 2013’s Oscar-Award winning animated feature film Frozen. While things seem to be going great…
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Merry Christmas from DAPS MAGIC!
From all of us to all of you we want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! We are so thankful for each and every one of you. We wish you a very happy holiday and a happy new year! As you celebrate your day and the holidays, we would like to share with…
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Holidays Are Here! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1007 (#478)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks cover quite a lot of ground throughout the course of the show. This includes the arrival of holidays at the Disneyland Resort. With the arrival of the holidays at the Disneyland Resort also comes candy canes! The geeks also chat about their continued experiences…
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The Muppet Christmas Carol: The Illustrated Holiday Classic Giveaway
DAPS MAGIC is giving away a copy of The Muppet Christmas Carol: The Illustrated Holiday Classic! If you watched GEEKS CORNER this week you were given the first opportunity to be a part of this giveaway for this beautiful Christmas book that is destined to be a family classic. The book re-tells the story of…
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Disney to Charge for Swapping Portable Chargers
Throughout the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts guests have been swapping out portable chargers for free after purchasing them at kiosks for $30. This is all about to change. Starting on November 1st, there will be a $3 charge to swap out fuel rods. New signage was added to the fuel rod kiosks throughout…
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Pictorial: CHOC Walk 2019 Makes a Difference as Thousands Walks Through Disneyland!
On August 12, 2019 thousands of people descended on the Disneyland Resort to participate in the 2019 CHOC Walk in the Park. Every year, the CHOC Walk raises money for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County by walking through Disneyland. Each walker raises money for the organization in order to participate. To read more about…
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5 Things You Do Not Want to Miss at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
For years, Star Wars fans have dreamed of entering the world created by George Lucas and visit the places that Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewbacca traveled to while trying to save the galaxy. Now, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge allows guests to visit a galaxy far, far away in person. With the opening of Star Wars:…
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This Summer Fridays Are All About Dancing with DANCE DTLA
There are so many things to do in Southern California that cost lots of money. However, there is a weekly offering in Los Angeles that is both free and fun! DANCE DTLA is a free night of dancing that is offered every Friday night for ten weeks in Los Angeles by The Music Center. In…
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Happy 4th of July! – Patriotic Moments From Disney Parks
Happy 4th of July! Today we celebrate when the Continental Congress declared independence from Britain in 1776. Today at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, people will be celebrating this with food, fireworks, and more! However, here on DAPS MAGIC, we thought it’d be fun to celebrate Independence Day with some of our…
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‘Toy Story 4’ Stars Tom Hanks, Tim Allen Share Thoughts on Toy Story Land as It Celebrates First Anniversary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 28, 2019) – Happy one-year anniversary Toy Story Land! On June 30, 2018, Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., reached a milestone in its multi-year transformation with the opening of this immersive new land. Inspired by Pixar Animation Studios’ Toy Story films and…
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A Birthday in the Parks! – DAPS Vlog
This last Sunday the DAPS MAGIC crew celebrated one of our favorite people’s birthday at the Disneyland Resort. Jenny, one of Mr. DAPs very long time friends was celebrating her birthday. To celebrate, the crew came together to make a day based around things that Jenny loves to do at Disneyland. This meant it was…
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Rainy Disney Day in May – DAPS Vlog
The rain rain rain came down down down at the Disneyland Resort on Sunday. It may have been Memorial Day weekend at the Disneyland Resort, but it felt more like Groundhog’s Day. The weather was quite volatile as the sky decided what it wanted to do. Mr. DAPs, Caitie, and Roger spent most of the…