Tag: Mr. DAPs
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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.…
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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…