Tag: Mr. DAPs
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A Birthday, a Trailer, and a Dinner – GEEKS CORNER #825
Welcome back to Geeks Corner! In this heatwave-fueled episode, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear push through tech glitches to bring you the latest Disney news, culinary fun, upcoming sci-fi trailers, and a live viewer Q&A. This includes CHOC Walk, Caption of the Week, Disneyland’s 71st Birthday, Avengers: Doomsday trailer, Earl of Sandwich official opening, and…
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A History of Happiness: Celebrating Disneyland’s Milestone Birthdays Through the Years
This week, Disneyland celebrated its 71st birthday! While July 17th always brings a wave of nostalgia, it’s also the perfect time to look back at how the “Happiest Place on Earth” has celebrated its milestone birthdays through the decades. From a chaotic opening day in 1955 to the massive, globally synergized events of modern times,…
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A Great Big Beautiful D23 – GEEKS CORNER #824
Welcome back to Geeks Corner! With D23—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—just a month away, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear dive deep into the massive programming announcement to discuss the panels, concerts, and showcases they are most excited for this August. Here is what you can look forward to in this week’s episode: Episode Highlights The…
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Down the Rabbit Hole: Remembering the Mad T Party
Join Mr. Daps this week as we journey down the rabbit hole to revisit a beloved piece of Disney California Adventure history: the Mad T Party. What began as an experimental nighttime dance party evolved into a cornerstone of DCA’s entertainment, building a unique community and leaving behind lasting friendships that persist a decade later.…
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Let’s Learn Lorcana: Wilds Unknown
We are back for another episode of Let’s Learn Lorcana! Mr. Daps is continuing his journey into the trading card game, and while he’s still figuring out the ropes, Ravensburger just sent over a massive blue PR box filled with goodies from the Wilds Unknown set! This incredible release introduces Pixar characters into the Lorcana…
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In Summer! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #823
Welcome back to Geeks Corner! Fresh off the Fourth of July weekend, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear are back in the studio to bust a major Disneyland history myth, share details on upcoming community events, and imagine what happens when a modern pop star meets the Muppets. Episode Highlights Here is what you can look…
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A Double Celebration — Photoniks 1-Year Anniversary & America’s 250th! ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 23
What a milestone! In this very special episode of Photoniks, hosts Mr. Daps and Clocky are pulling out all the stops for a massive double celebration: it’s the one-year anniversary of Photoniks, and they are honoring it alongside America’s 250th semi-quincentennial anniversary! To mark the occasion, the duo gears up in matching Sam Eagle sweatshirts…
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A Pirate’s Life – GEEKS CORNER #822
Welcome back to Geeks Corner! In this action-packed episode, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear celebrate a pirate-themed night as they set sail into a massive lineup of Disney Cruise Line updates, trading card deep dives, and a firsthand review of the highly debated new addition to a classic Disneyland attraction. Here is what you can…
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Let’s Learn Lorcana: The Collection Starter Set
Join Mr. Daps as he embarks on a brand-new adventure into the magical world of Disney Lorcana! While the team has been covering the news and card reveals for years, today Mr. Daps is finally biting the bullet, opening up his very first box, and learning how to actually play and collect the game. In…
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Photos: The First Day of Summer at Disneyland Resort
Sunday, June 21, 2026, was the first day of summer. It was an absolutely lovely June day. It was so beautiful that it seemed only appropriate to enjoy a day of walking around the parks and the Downtown Disney District with a camera and no agenda. Below are photos taken while walking around the parks…
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Big Waves & Little Victories – Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff
This week on Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff, we are mixing things up for a very special, deeply personal episode. With the 2026 CHOC Walk in the Park just about a month and a half away on August 2nd, Mr. Daps steps away from the usual Disney news to reflect on a question…
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Day One on the Disney Wonder for a First Disney Cruise
Earlier this spring, Daps Magic was invited to go on its first Disney Cruise Line media trip. This cruise was aboard the Disney Wonder. It departed San Diego and had stops at Catalina and Ensenada, Mexico. This was a four-night cruise that was full of magic with no shortage of memories being made. The first…
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Hexed Trailer, Pride Nite – GEEKS CORNER #820
Welcome to another exciting episode of Geeks Corner! This week, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear return to the studio to chat about Disneyland After Dark events, look ahead to upcoming Disney animation and sci-fi trailers, and face off in a brutal round of Disney “This or That.” Here is what is in this week’s episode:…
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A Great Big Beautiful Reimagining for the Carousel of Progress
Change is coming to Tomorrowland, and it is a great big beautiful one. Following a massive announcement from Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom will close on July 6, 2026, for a total reimagining before reopening to guests in 2027. The attraction will be updated with entirely new time periods,…
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Taylor Swift Toy Story 5 – GEEKS CORNER #818
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the Geeks are coming to you from Alaska aboard the Star Princess! This comes ahead of Mr. Daps’ birthday on June 5th. During the episode, they geek out about Taylor Swift contributing a song to Toy Story 5, the new Disney dining card offer for Magic Key holder renewals,…
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Kids Rule Summer Kickoff! New Star Wars Missions, Bluey, & Huge Disneyland Discounts!
Summer has officially arrived at the Disneyland Resort, and there is a ton to do for kids who are young and kids who are young at heart. This past week, we had the incredible opportunity to attend the media kickoff event for Kids Rule Summer, and rather than just regurgitating a list of dates and…
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Bluey’s Best Day Ever! During Kids Rule Summer at the Disneyland Resort!
Kids Rule Summer is happening at the Disneyland Resort! This summer, the Disneyland Resort is offering tons of fun things for families, and specifically kids, to enjoy while visiting The Happiest Place on Earth! One of the offerings is the continuation of Bluey’s Best Day Ever! Found at the Fantasyland Theatre, this experience is full…
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Star Wars in the Theaters and in the Parks – GEEKS CORNER #817
Welcome back to Geek’s Corner with Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear! It has been an absolutely massive week for Star Wars fans, and we are diving headfirst into all the exciting updates coming out of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, plus our rapid-fire reactions to the opening night of The Mandalorian and Grogu movie!…
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From Sea to Shining Sea: Walt Disney Imagineering’s Tom Fitzgerald on Creating Soarin’ Across America
On May 26th at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT and then on July 2nd at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort, Soarin’ Across America will take guests on a sweeping flight across some of the most iconic sights found in the United States of America. This third iteration of the attraction comes as Disney joins…
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Goodbye Park Hopping Rule! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #816
Welcome back to Geeks Corner with your hosts, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear! We have an absolutely packed episode for you tonight, diving into some massive updates from Disneyland and Walt Disney World, sharing an unforgettable celebrity encounter, and giving you a peek behind the curtain of our latest studio adventures. Here is what we…
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Visions, Star Wars, and Bananas – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #815
Welcome back to Geeks Corner! Join Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear for another insightful (and occasionally hilarious) look at the latest news from the Disneyland Resort and the broader world of Disney and geek culture. In this episode, we celebrate a major Star Wars milestone, discuss the future of Tomorrowland, and dive into the controversial…
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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.…