Tag: Disneyland
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5 Reasons to Visit the Disneyland Resort During Summer of Heroes
This last week kicked off Summer of Heroes at the Disneyland Resort! This means adventuring with all of our favorite Marvel superheroes and exploring all there is to explore in this new universe. Since its opening to the public, I’ve been able to see various pieces of the summer event over the course of a…
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Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! – DAPsCast Episode 63
Mr. Daps, Murray, and Mikey talk about the newest attraction at Disney California Adventure – Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! and the Summer of Heroes there including Avengers Training Initiative, Awesome Dance Off, and the food.
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Summer of Heroes, Ghost Town Alive, & Space Mountain – Disneyland & Knott’s Update
Memorial Day Weekend was packed full of things to do at the Disneyland Resort and Knott’s Berry Farm. Space Mountain Anniversary On Saturday, Disneyland celebrated the 40th anniversary of Space Mountain with a special card handed out at the attraction. In Star Traders and Disneyana special “I Was There” shirts were for sale. Blue shirts…
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Looking Back at the Guardians of the Galaxy Grand Opening Gala
Guardians of the Galaxy Grand Opening Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! has had a small presence for some months because of the building. But, it is a big occasion to have the first of Marvel attractions at an American Disney Resort. So, it came as no surprise that the Disneyland Resort would celebrate…
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Disney Junior Dance Party is an Energetic Time for Kids
Disney California Adventure has premiered its new kid friendly show: Disney Junior Dance Party. The lively show is full of characters and, of course, dancing. The Show The show starts with a live host coming through the audience. As this DJ greets guests a tablet enables a lucky kid guest a chance to start the show…
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Avengers Training Initiative Debuts at Disney California Adventure!
The Avengers have taken residence on the Hollywood Land backlot stage. In a show featuring Black Widow and Hawkeye from Marvel fame, kids get to participate with the heroes. The Show Two trainers from S.H.I.E.L.D. start the show off and explain how they are getting to train new recruits. The new recruits are kid guests…
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Hungry Bear Restaurant Offers Delightful American Classics
Hungry Bear Menu Located in Critter Country, Hungry Bear is an all-American quick service restaurant. The menu includes burgers, a turkey Caesar wrap, a fried chicken sandwich, and the Picnic Salad. There are also funnel cakes available in traditional style with powdered sugar, churro style with caramel, and a seasonal style. Guests place their order…
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Star Studded Event Kicks Summer of Heroes off at Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort kicked off the Summer of Heroes with a star studded event in Disney California Adventure. After a special party in Hollywood Backlots, a ceremony took place for the opening of the Tivan Collection by The Collector. Hosted by The Collector’s assistant(s), this event included Chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts Bob Chapek…
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A Busy and Hot Sunday at Disneyland! – Sundays with DAPs Disneyland Photo and Video Update
The heat has arrived in Southern California and along with it, the crowds. As May is drawing to a close many guests throughout Southern California are realizing that their Annual Passes will soon have more blockout dates due to it being summer. For those that bought the three day tickets, those expire as well this…
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Harbour Galley Serves Up Delicious Classic Seafood and Seasonal Soup
Harbour Galley In the spirit of a true waterside eatery, Harbour Galley serves seafood and sourdough bread bowls. The seafood focus sets this menu apart from other bread bowl stops such as nearby Royal Veranda and Pacific Warf in California Adventure. This makes a quick lunch, and a nice contrast to most food in Disneyland. Located right on…
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Disneyland is the Place For Dancing and Live Music This Summer!
Disneyland Resort will be the place for dancing to live music this summer! Fans of live music will be happy to hear that Tomorrowland Terrace will be hosting live bands throughout the summer. The bands will be playing music that comes from ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s up to today. The live music in Tomorrowland will begin May 26th and…
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Tinker Bell Half Marathon Recap & Frontierland Construction – Disneyland Update & Sundays With DAPs
This last weekend was a busy one with both Mother’s Day and Tinker Bell Half Marathon. In all, people seemed to have a good time in the end despite the crowds. Tinker Bell Half Marathon This was the 6th Tinker Bell Half Marathon, and was full of the usual races and expo. Pandora had a…
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Fantasmic! 25th Anniversary – 5 Reasons Why It’s Still One of the Best
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the debut of Fantasmic! – the nighttime spectacular on the Rivers of America. Though it will not be performed on its anniversary day, it is still one of the strongest night shows in any Disney park. And, I’m thinking specifically the Disneyland one. Here are 5 reasons why it…
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Adventureland’s Bengal Barbecue
Bengal Barbecue: A Hidden Gem Tucked away in a corner of Adventureland, Bengal Barbecue is easily missed. There are often large crowds moving through the narrow walkways, obscuring this quick service counter between Riverbelle Terrace and South Sea Traders merchandise. But be advised, this is a spot you do not want to miss. Despite being…
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Aladdin Flies to Fantasmic! When It Returns This Summer!
This summer when Fantasmic! returns to the Rivers of America a whole new world will be opened up. Aladdin and Jasmine will be flying aboard the magic carpet as Mickey continues to demonstrate the powers of his imagination. They will be floating on a bed of fog during A Whole New World. While Fantasmic! will…
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Meet Groot at Disney California Adventure Starting May 27
Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! is getting closer to opening on Memorial Day Weekend. Disney Parks Blog has recently posted a look at who you can meet outside of the new attraction. First is Star-Lord/Peter Quill and Gamora who initiate a dance party after retrieving an artifact from The Collector’s lair. That artifact…
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Join Team DAPs Magic for the 2017 CHOC Walk in the Park at the Disneyland Resort!
CHOC Walk in the Park at the Disneyland Resort has opened registration. Now is your time to join team DAPs Magic as we walk for the children of Orange County. The event will take place on Sunday August 27, 2017 at the Disneyland Resort. Join Team DAPs Magic Here! The event will begin with an…
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Disneyland Resort Opens Online Hiring Event!
The Disneyland Resort is hiring. As the spring leads to summer, the Disneyland Resort will be hiring to fill a wide variety of positions throughout the resort. This year the resort is hosting an Online Spring Hiring Event to fill both full and part-time positions that are at both Disneyland Resort theme parks, the three resort hotels,…
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Bats Day and Rivers of America Full – Disneyland Update & Sundays With DAPs
This last weekend saw a lot of people heading to the Resort as schools start having proms and Grad Nights around the parks. It was also the annual Bats Day on Sunday. All of this made for a bit of crowds around, but it was still a lovely time to venture in. Bats Day A…
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Disneyland Resort’s Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! Offers Multiple Ride Experiences
When Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! opens on May 27th, riders will get to experience multiple different iterations of the ride. Anyone who has seen the Guardians of the Galaxy movies know that music plays a heavy role in the storytelling. This attraction will be no different. When guests board this attraction they…
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May the Fourth Be With You! – DAPs Magic’s 10 Favorite Star Wars Videos
Happy Star Wars Day! Today is the day we celebrate anything and everything that is Star Wars. With the recent Star Wars Celebration Orlando and the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi, it is a great time to be a fan of the Force. DAPs Magic has been covering Star Wars for years. To celebrate this…
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The Heart of Disney Magic
Welcome to Geeks Corner. This is the place where it is good to be a geek, especially a Disney geek! This week we have a lot that we are excited to chat about. First off, Winnie the Pooh is being made into a live-action movie. For this film Ewan McGregor will be portraying a grown…
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The WHY of DAPS MAGIC
It is awesome to be a geek, especially a Disney geek. At DAPS MAGIC, we strive to create a positive and safe environment that celebrates the love of Disney and geekdom. DAPS MAGIC provides news, resources, and most importantly community for Disney geeks. Together we create a positive place where we can unabashedly be our…
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Snow White’s Grotto, Matterhorn, and Pirates – Disneyland Update & Sundays With DAPs
It’s the start of the transition time from Spring to Summer at the Disneyland Resort. The parks will be gearing up for the Summer vacationers, and Grad Nights. But, there is quite a bit that was updated before all this takes place. Of course one of the big things to happen is the introduction of…