Tag: Mr. DAPs
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Handcrafted Disneyland ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 14
Welcome to Photoniks! On this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky take a look at several pictures that show the handcrafted details that went into making Disneyland in pictures from the early years of the park. This comes as Disneyland Handcrafted arrives on Disney+ and the Disney YouTube Channel. Join the conversation and share your own observations and…
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Disneyland Handcrafted | GEEKS CORNER | Episode #799
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks have only two topics to talk about from the realm of Disney and positive stuff. The first topic is about the upcoming expansion of the timeline at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. The Geeks cover this comprehensively before pivoting to the second topic. The second topic…
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All About D23 in 2026 with Michael Vargo
In this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff, Mr. Daps chats with Michael Vargo, who shares his extensive journey with Disney, starting as a performer at Disneyland over 30 years ago. He discusses his evolution within the company, leading to his current role overseeing D23, the ultimate Disney fan club. The discussion…
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The Force is Strong with the Changes Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is seeing its timeline expanded once again. This time, the change will see what fans have been clamoring for since the land opened: characters and stories from the original Star Wars trilogy. That’s right, soon guests at Disneyland will be able to see Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker (who…
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Disneyland Handcrafted – Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff
In this engaging conversation, Mr. Daps and Adam Bankhurst discuss their experiences at the world premiere of the documentary ‘Disneyland Handcrafted.’ They share their excitement about visiting Walt Disney Studios for the first time, the focus on the people behind Disneyland’s creation, and the innovative sound design that enhances the documentary. They delve into the…
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This or That? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #797
Welcome to the first episode of Geeks Corner in 2026! This week, the Geeks play an ongoing game of “This or That?” as they cover the random stories of the week. This includes the new teaser for ‘The Muppet Show,’ the teaser for ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ Pink Milk coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Snow at…
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2026: A Pivotal Year for Disney – Disney and positive stuff
In this episode, Mr. Daps discusses the upcoming year 2026, which he believes will be a pivotal time for the Walt Disney Company. He highlights the transition in leadership, the focus on quality in movies and streaming, and the exciting developments in Disney experiences, particularly in the parks. The conversation emphasizes the importance of the…
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VIDEO: YouTube 100,000 Play Button Box Opening with Mr. Daps
Generally, here at Daps Magic, we like to share the stories that are happening in the realm of Disney and positive stuff. Occasionally, the story ends up being about us! Today, we are excited to share that we have reached 100,000 subscribers on YouTube. We have also received our Play Button from YouTube. This could…
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Disney and positive stuff
Happy New Year! As we kick this year off, we are changing some things up a bit. We are constantly striving to analyze and adjust what we do here at Daps Magic. One of the things we are adjusting is Daps Magic (the Podcast). In an effort to make things simpler and provide clarity of…
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New Year, Old Parades ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 13
Happy New Year! Often, New Year’s Day is associated with parades like the Tournament of Roses Parade. On this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky take a look at several parades at Disneyland through the years! This includes some favorite Disney characters through the years in parades, along with a favorite car! Join the…
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Welcome Back, Bean and Rizzo – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #796
Welcome to the final Geeks Corner episode of 2025! This week, the Geeks end the year by talking about The Muppet Show and the return of Rizzo the Rat and Bean Bunny. Ms. Infor Mation makes a return with some… well, some sort of information. The Geeks also discuss some of the top moments of…
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12 Photos of Walt Disney World Christmas ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 12
Happy Holidays! On this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky are joined by Denise and Jeff from MouseSteps.com. Together, they explore Disney history through 12 photos of Walt Disney World in the very early days. This includes pictures of the first Christmas at Magic Kingdom with the first Christmas Tree, Cinderella Castle, Tomorrowland, and…
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Geek Eats: Mr. Daps’ Family Jelly Roll Recipe
Happy Holidays! For Mr. Daps and family, there is a recipe that dates back at least to his grandmother. This recipe has a couple of different names, but is most commonly known as a Jelly Roll. Grandma, even though she called it a Jelly Roll, has it as a Jam Whirl Pinwheel in the written…
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Merry Christmas!
From all of us at Daps Magic to all of you, Merry Christmas! We hope that, however you are celebrating, whatever you are celebrating, and whoever you are celebrating with, you are having a day full of love, joy, and peace. We are so thankful for you and wish you all the best during the…
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The Many Origins of Geekmas – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #795
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week is the annual Geekmas episode of Geeks Corner! For this year’s Geekmas episode, it is all about the origins of Geekmas. This is done through games, with puppets, Muppets, music, and a whole lot more! This includes the returns of the Penguin interns and the introduction of Ms. Infor…
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Holiday on the Lot – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #794
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks have a lot to be excited about. This last weekend, they attended D23: A Jolly Holiday on the Lot at the Walt Disney Studios Lot. There, along with celebrating the spirit of the season, they also got a look at the 2026 D23 premium items for Gold…
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Christmas at Disneyland in 1966 ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 11
Join Mr. Daps and Clocky as they go back and look at Disneyland at Christmas time in 1966. They visit Main Street, Sleeping Beauty Castle, and Frontierland in this episode of Photoniks. The big question is: are they video cameras, spotlights, or what on Main Street? Are they related to Candlelight somehow? Let us know…
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Thank You, 100,000!
Daps Magic has reached a new milestone this week! The Daps Magic YouTube channel has reached 100,000 subscribers. This is a massive milestone for us, and we are really excited about it. This has taken years, and something we have had our eyes on as we have gotten closer and closer, one subscriber at a…
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Looking Into 2026 – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #792
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week’s episode is the first episode of Geekmas! On top of talking about the Muppet of the Week for The Muppets’ 70th anniversary, the Geeks unveil a Geekmas Duck of the Week! Yes, it’s as ridiculous as it sounds. Then, the Geeks pivot into the week’s topics. This includes what…
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A Parade, Peanuts, and Popcorn? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #791
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks are preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving. During the show, they discuss the 30th anniversary of A Christmas Fantasy Parade, Knott’s Merry Farm, robotic Olaf, World of Frozen, and Disney Adventure World opening at Disneyland Paris, and Disney Cascade of Lights at Disney Adventure World as well. There are…
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There’s a Special Magic – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #790
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks come off a magical weekend of the start of Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. The episode also coincidentally takes place on the birthdays of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. During the show, the Geeks talk about the birthday celebration at Disneyland Resort. They also discuss a weekend…
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Tom Sawyer Island ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 9
Join Mr. Daps and Clocky at Disneyland as they take a look at photos of Tom Sawyer Island while sitting on Tom Sawyer Island. They then go and find what each of the locations shown in these photos looks like today! Join the conversation and share your own observations and perspectives about the photos shown…
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Thundering Into November – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #788
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks are in that wonderful time between Halloween and the start of the Holidays. Worry not, though! There are still lots of things to talk about! This includes the reopening of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the changes that came with this (including a lot of discussion about…
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Storyliving and Halloween – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #787
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week is Halloween, so the Geeks are dressed up as characters from one of their favorite shows! Throughout the episode, there are some Halloween discussions mixed in with the other Disney and positive stuff topics. The topics include Only Murders in the Building, Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community,…