Tag: Mr. DAPs
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A Sunset for the Birds
The other night we wandered down to Seacliff State Beach. It is one of my favorite locations in the Santa Cruz area because of an old ship that rests in peace there. It has become a home for birds and sea lions mainly and is a great place to take some photographs. Imagine our surprise…
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Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader
For many Star Wars fans, Darth Vader is the villain of all villains. Yes, the Emperor is completely evil and electrifying as a character but… nobody will ever replace Darth Vader. Now, ebook fans will be excited to hear that StarWars.com has released an excerpt of the release of the eBook Star Wars: The Rise…
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A Broken Fence
Some images evoke poetry. This scene is one of those. It is an old decrepit fence that has been standing here for who knows how long. However, every time I see it I find myself reaching for a camera. There is something beautiful about it as it falls apart. It reminds me of Robert Frost…
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A Fence and Flowers
This morning I decided to take a walk around the neighborhood I’m visiting this weekend. As I was wondering around I found this delightful fence with these flowers growing around it. It just seemed too perfect to not take a photo of so I did…and then I took some more…and more…. I’m sure you can…
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Her Majestic Majesty
Grace, beauty, majesty, oh… and and then there is that evil thing. Whatever you think of the Evil Queen, she is a fun person to photograph at Disneyland. You never know what she will say (to kids or adults alike) or what will come next. On the day I took this picture she could be…
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You Want Thingamabobs?
You want thingamabobs? We sure do… You may have noticed there have been a few weird things going on with the DAPs Magic websites. We had a bit of a database failure and so we are now in process of reconstructing as much of everything as we can. Sadly, this photoblog appears to be unrecoverable…
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Zoot!
Quite often on Sundays we take a few minutes to stop by Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure to watch Five and Dime. This fun and jazzy show is one of my favorite bits of entertainment that is found in Disney California Adventure and rarely do I miss it on the weekend. This moment…
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The Positive Side of Disneyland Price Increases
The Disney community has been buzzing the last 24 hours since the Disneyland Resort again raised prices. This happens pretty much every year in recent memory and really should have come as no surprise. Over the past 24 hours I have been talking to people both that have a range of opinions on the matter.…
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Thoughts on Ten Years of DAPs Magic – Mr. DAPs
Ten years ago today we started what would become DAPs Magic. As I sit here at Starbucks ten years later it is hard to wrap my mind about how much has happened during the decade of DAPs. A lot has changed, but some has stayed the same. Today I’m just going to share some thoughts…
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Saving Mr. Banks – Thoughts By Mr. DAPs
Yes, I’m late to the game but I finally was able to see Saving Mr. Banks tonight. Sometimes life gets in the way of things we’d really love to do but I’m happy to say that Saving Mr. Banks was definitely worth the wait. This is a movie build around the negotiations with P.L. Travers…
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The Lone Ranger – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
Bring up The Lone Ranger and many people think of an old black and white television show with a masked cowboy and sidekick Tonto. This show never really got into the origin of this partnership or the origin of the man in the mask. In this film, Armie Hammer plays The Lone Ranger and Johnny…
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Happy Birthday Walt Disney!
On December 5, 1901 an American icon was born in Chicago, IL. His dreams and ideas would change the face of entertainment, travel, innovation, technology, and of course animation. His “can do” spirit made him the ultimate entrepreneur as he moved from sketch artist, to cartoonist, to owner of one of the most recognizable studios…
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Disney’s Planes – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
Dusty (Dane Cook) is a crop duster who wants to be more. He wants to be a race plane. He dreams about racing as he daily flies over fields. He practices his race moves by dodging in and out of trees. His dreams of being a racer seem to hit a dead end though when…
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The Power of the Fountains – A Look Behind the Magic of World of Color – Winter Dreams
On November 14, 2013 I had the opportunity to visit Disney California Adventure for the premiere of World of Color – Winter Dreams. The show is beautiful and has a classic Christmas feel about it. The choir at the beginning is simply stunning and the effects throughout were, to be cliche, magical. Steve Davison and…
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Monsters University – Blu-ray Combo Pack Review by Mr. DAPs
Mike (Billy Crystal) and Sulley (John Goodman) are legends in at Monsters Incorporated. The dream scream team wasn’t always legendary. In fact, they weren’t even always friends. Monsters University answers the questions of how this dynamic duo came together. As the title suggests, they meet at college. For Mike, college is a dream come true…
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Halloween Time at Disneyland – Mr. DAPs interviews Adolfo & Maleficent
Halloween Time is in full swing at the Disneyland Resort. Recently I was able to interview Adolfo about all that is going on for Halloween Time at Disneyland. During the interview Maleficent appeared as well to add a little villainy to the interview. Entering Disneyland and the Halloween Time transformation is immediately apparent. Jack-O-Lanterns are…
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Mad T Party is Thrilling at Halloween Time – Mr. DAPs Interviews Entertainment Show Director Robin Trowbridge
Mr. DAPs interviews Mad T Party Entertainment Show Director Robin Trowbridge Halloween Time has come to the Disneyland Resort. Many may be aware of the jack-o-lantern carvings and villain conjuring at Big Thunder Ranch. They also may be aware of Mickey’s Halloween Party, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and Ghost Galaxy. But how about the Mad T…
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Remembering Roy E. Disney – Book Review by Mr. DAPs
Imagine a billionaire who loves to go to Costco and eat hot dogs. He is a guy has a fancy car but drives a smaller one because gas prices have gone up. He holds his wife’s hand during every take off of his private airplane. He believes in doing things right rather than doing things…
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How to Find Halloween Time Treats and Make Beignets at the Disneyland Resort
It’s Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. Recently I had the opportunity to interview Chef Christina Orejel at the Disneyland Resort in Disney California Adventure about the Halloween Time treats that can be found around the resort and where to find them. I also learned how to make beignets AND did I mention I got…
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The Neighbors: The Complete First Season – DVD Review by Mr. DAPs
Imagine moving into a neighborhood in New Jersey to find the neighbors… a bit different. They color coordinate. The speak in unison. They drive golf carts and move together. Oh yea, did I mention that when they clap their true identities as aliens are revealed? In The Neighbors, this is the situation that is set…
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The Little Mermaid Diamond Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
The Little Mermaid, an instant Disney classic, ushered in the second “golden age of animation.” Now, it is getting the “Diamond Edition” treatment and being released on Blu-Ray. Many have asked, does The Little Mermaid really need to be re-released yet again? Is it really going to be worth another copy in the home Disney…
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Thoughts on Disneyland & Starbucks by Mr. DAPs
Next week Starbucks will be opening on Main Street, USA at what was once the Market House and Disneyana stores. There has been lots of discussion about commercialism taking over the parks. “Walt would never have done that” or “they just keep changing things and making things worse,” has been said a lot. While at…
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Iron Man 3 – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
Tony Stark is Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) . The question about what that really means though and what his identity really is haunts Stark. After the events of The Avengers, Tony Stark finds himself questioning everything. He is a man driven by fear, projecting fearlessness. He is holding on tightly to what he loves…
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Once Upon a Time: The Complete Second Season – Blu-ray Review by Mr. DAPs
Once Upon a Time: The Complete Second Season continues to take viewers on a trek where fantasy and reality come together. In this season, new dangers unfold as new and old enemies are faced by the residents of Storybrook. Hard choices are made. Consequences are lived with. Enemies become allies, or do they? More classic…