Tag: Mr. DAPs
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Words Matter: Why We Are Choosing Kindness at Daps Magic
Anyone who is on the internet, whether on social media, a forum, YouTube, or somewhere else, recognizes that it can be a mixed bag of what is experienced. Through the years, some of our best friends have come from the internet. I also think some of the most hurtful statements have come from the internet…
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Life Lessons with Kermit the Frog
Happy Birthday, Kermit! This week, we are celebrating a major milestone: the 71st birthday of Kermit the Frog. While there is often debate about the exact date, organizations like the Walt Disney Archives and D23 recognize this date because of the debut of Sam and Friends on May 9, 1955, as the official start of…
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The Disney Wonder Review: San Diego Edition
This episode of Daps Travels features a deep dive into recent voyages on the Disney Wonder, sailing out of its picturesque home port in San Diego. Mr. Daps is joined by regular co-host Johnny and special guest Caitie to compare their recent experiences, including a media-hosted sailing and a birthday celebration in the Royal Suite.…
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Wishes and Timelines at Disneyland Resort
Welcome back to another episode of Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff. It has been a fantastic week defined by “Disney and positive stuff,” where stories of heart, hope, and history have come together to remind us why we love this community. From life-changing wishes to a galaxy that just got a whole lot…
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A First Disney Cruise Aboard the Disney Wonder – GEEKS CORNER #813
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, join Mr. Daps and Caitie as they sit down to share all the magical highlights from their recent sailing on the Disney Wonder. From the ease of sailing out of San Diego to the delicious food and incredible entertainment, we are breaking down why this cruise was so special.…
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A WONDERful First Voyage: Discovering the Disney Cruise Line
This episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff is all about a milestone moment: Mr. Daps’ very first voyage with the Disney Cruise Line. After years of reporting on the fleet from a distance, an April Fool’s Day invitation turned into a four-night reality aboard the Disney Wonder sailing out of San Diego.…
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Cruising the Disney Magic: A Western Caribbean Review from Galveston
Join Mr. Daps and Johnny for a deep dive into the world of Disney Cruise Line! In this episode, we are reporting back from a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise aboard the Disney Magic. Whether you are a seasoned sailor or planning your very first voyage, we’re breaking down what makes the very first ship in…
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The Fives: Lost Attractions & Disney Nostalgia
Episode Summary: Grab your time machine and join the Daps Magic crew for a trip down memory lane! In this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff, Mr. Daps is joined by Mikey Really Likey and Angela for a special edition of “The Fives.” We’re diving into the archives of Disney history to…
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The Color of Healing: Turning Grief into Magic with Malcolm Pierce – Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff
In this deeply personal episode of the Daps Magic podcast, Mr. Daps sits down with Malcolm Pierce, the Studio Artistic Director at Disney Animation Studios in Vancouver. While we often celebrate Disney for its grand spectacles and theme park thrills, today we explore a more intimate side of the “Magic”—the power of storytelling to heal…
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What is Disneyland 70? – GEEKS CORNER #810
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a lot of fun to be had! The show starts with a discussion about Disneyland’s appearance on Jeopardy before moving right along to Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite, the robotic Olaf going global, and the most recent episode of Photoniks focusing on DCA 0.1! There is…
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A New Era Begins: The Expanded Timeline of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge
In this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff, we discuss Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and its expanded timeline at Disneyland. If you’re a Star Wars enthusiast like Mr. Daps, you know how thrilling it is to see favorite characters come to life in the parks. In this podcast, we’ll explore the exciting…
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22 Years of Daps Magic
It’s hard to believe it, but 22 years ago, Daps Magic was founded as a positive place for Disney fans to come together in a safe space and share a love of Disney. Over two decades later, this core approach to Disney and fandom hasn’t changed. Things officially started 22 years ago today. At the…
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Bananas, a Bunny, & D23 – GEEKS CORNER #809
Welcome to Geeks Corner! Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear geek out about the week’s Disney and positive stuff news with live viewers. This week, there are some exciting things to geek out about. This includes Savannah Bananas Day at Disneyland, D23 tickets going on sale, the 2026 class of Disney Legends, and the return of…
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DCA 0.1 ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 19
Welcome to Photoniks! In this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky take a look at what they are calling DCA 0.1. The original Disney California Adventure, or Disney’s California Adventure. This is our little tongue-in-cheek April Fool’s Day episode! We hope you enjoy this take on looking at historic Disneyland Resort photos. Join the conversation and share your…
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The Ultimate Guide to D23 2026: Everything Announced So Far
On this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff, Mr. Daps takes a look at all of the announcements that were shared this week for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This year, this ultimate Disney fan event takes place on August 14, 15, and 16th. There will be events happening the week…
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Food & No Wine ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 18
Welcome to Photoniks! The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is currently happening at the Disneyland Resort. In this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky take a look at several pictures of food and no wine at Disneyland. We hope you enjoy this take on looking at historic Disneyland photos. Join the conversation and share your own…
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GUIDE: Food and Beverages of Bluey’s Best Day Ever! at Disneyland
Bluey’s Best Day Ever! is now being offered daily in the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland. This celebration of all that is Bluey has opportunities to catch performances, play, dance, sing, enjoy other activities, shop, and of course, dine! A bulk of the Bluey-themed foods can be found at the Troubadour Tavern. These foods and beverages…
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Springtime 1964 at Disneyland ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 17
Welcome to Photoniks! On this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky take a look at several pictures from springtime 1964 at Disneyland. We hope you enjoy this take on looking at historic Disneyland photos. Join the conversation and share your own observations and perspectives about the photos shown in this episode of Photoniks! Share with us your favorite…
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The Choreography of ‘Bluey’s Best Day Ever!’
Bluey’s Best Day Ever! is now bringing the Fantasyland Theatre to life daily at Disneyland. Fans can enjoy playtime with Bluey, Bingo, and other friends in the grounds of Bluey’s school. There are chances to dance along during one of two shows, eat foods that are inspired by the series, enjoy activities, purchase merchandise, or…
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Bluey’s Best Day Ever! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #808
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there are quite a few exciting things to talk about, along with a game to play. The show starts with the exciting news that CHOC Walk will be on August 2nd this summer! You can join Team Daps Magic at www.chocwalk.org/dapsmagic today! Then, the Geeks talk about many of…
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It’s Time for The Dapsies! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #807
It’s time for The Dapsies! This is Geeks Corner’s annual awards show that doesn’t run long, that isn’t boring, and doesn’t include medal monuments (perhaps it will someday!). We hope you join us for The Dapsies for the short films and to discover the winners (or just read below). The categories every year are Movies,…
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Sipping and Savoring at Food & Wine – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #806
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover. Originally, the show was going to be focused mostly on the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. However, there were some other announcements that came out. So, the show also covers Thomas Mazloum becoming the Disney Experiences Chairman and Jill…
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The Fives: Future Disney – Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff
Welcome to Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff. This week, Mr. Daps is joined by Mikey Really Likey. Together, they tackle what we are calling The Fives. For these episodes, they will be talking about five specific things regarding a topic. For the first of The Fives, the topic is what’s coming in the…
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70 Years of Favorites – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #805
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks have quite a few things to choose from to discuss. The show starts with an in-depth chat about Figment and his new short. Things then pivot to the painting of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. Next, the Geeks talk about their preview of Knott’s Boysenberry Festival. The…