Tag: Mr. DAPs
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An Incredible Experience With Country Bears
The Country Bears are now frequently found in the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree in Frontierland at Disneyland. Last Sunday, there was a wonderful high school band playing back there as the bears played around. One of the songs this band played was a medley of music from Pixar’s The Incredibles. … Mr. DAPs –
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Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa
On the last night in Jamaica, I took a stroll out on this breakwater where they had a couple of boats moored and thought it would be cool to take a picture of the resort. This is the Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa right before the sun said goodnight. … Mr. DAPs –
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Wet Willy in Wonderland
On any given day, it can’t be predicted what will happen at a game of musical chairs. As Sunday as usually my day, most of my pictures document that antics of the Mad Hatter and Alice on this special day. On this last Sunday, things went a bit wacky and … Mr. DAPs –
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Alice and a Little Mad Hatter
This is what happens when Alice gets a hold of a little Mad Hatter. Do you have a caption for this one? Make it a GREAT day! – Mr. DAPsMr. DAPs –
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Don’t Feed the Bear!
Big Al really likes to eat. Well really, don’t all bears like to eat? Put a candy bar in front of him and… the game is on! In this picture a host frantically tries to save a guest from the stomach of one of my favorite Country Bears! Do you … Mr. DAPs –
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A Heart from Cinderella
On Sunday during Mickey’s Soundsational Parade, Cinderella threw out a heart to a person watching the parade. It was a cute little moment that I just happened to capture with my camera. It’s these little moments that keep Disneyland magical for those who receive these little bits of pixie dust … Mr. DAPs –
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An Evening in Jamaica
This photo could easily have been captioned “Some Enchanted Evening” but that seems too cliche. This was another beautiful view found at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa from my trip a week and a half ago that was provided by my company Reliv. I keep looking at these … Mr. DAPs –
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3 Fairies After 365 Photos
Wow, hard to believe that this is the 365th photo I’ve posted on mrdaps.com. I thought it’d be fun to post another photo from Long Lost Friends for today to make it special. It’s been a fun journey that I intend to continue with. Do you have a favorite photo … Mr. DAPs –
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Wings of Life Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
Wings of Life is the most recent presentation of documentaries by Disneynature. Narrated by Meryl Streep, Wings of Life is a “look at butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, bats and flowers is a celebration of life” It takes the viewer on a trip around the globe both far and near on this beautiful and colorful journey. Picture…
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Disneyland Honors Harrison “Buzz” Price With Window on Main Street
Another window honoring a person who has contributed greatly to Disneyland legacy has been unveiled. This window honoring Disney Legend Harrison “Buzz” Price can be found on the left side of City Hall next to a small staircase. This window honors the man who was instrumental in picking the locations for both Disneyland and later…
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Wreck-It Ralph – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Imagine a world where the characters that are found within an arcade actually are living and breathing entities. They are programed to play the game when the game is being played but once the lights go out in the arcade, they control their own programming. This is…
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Tony Baxter Roles Evolving in Imagineering?
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Tony Baxter is retiring? A tweet by Eddie Soto this afternoon said: “Disney legend and my boss tony Baxter announced his retirement effective tomorrow. End of an Era. Can’t imagine WDI without him.” Later in the day, Soto tweeted: “@boss_angeles: Just to be clear on Tony, I’ve…
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A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue – A Rip Roarin’ Good Time in Frontierland
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Miss Lilly and her can can girls have returned to the Golden Horseshoe Saloon in Frontierland for a very limited run. As a part Limited Time Magic, A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue creates new magical memories for some guests and rekindles fond memories of the…
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Frankenweenie – A Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs There are few things more precious than the love between a boy and his dog. That love is simple, pure, and deep. This is the love found in Frankenweenie between Victor Frankenstein (Charlie Tahan) and his dog Sparky. In Frankenweenie, Victor is a young aspiring scientist and…
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Finding Nemo – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs It’s every parent’s nightmare. They take their kid to school and something happens which causes him or her to be lost. Now, let’s add the fact that this is the last of hundreds of kids you have left after losing the rest and your wife to a…
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The Odd Life of Timothy Green – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Cindy (Jennifer Garner) and Joe Green (Joel Edgerton) are a pair of wannabe parents. They have tried everything to no avail. After being told there is no hope, they reach rock bottom and create a list of attributes for their perfect child. They put it them in…
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Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two – Review for Wii by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two finds Wasteland in trouble again. After a giant earthquake, Mickey Mouse is summoned again to return. Mickey and Oswald team up to rescue Wasteland and apparently the Mad Doctor has reformed himself. Or so he says… This game has several…
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Brave: Ultimate Collector’s Edition – Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald) is the spirited teenage daughter of Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Elinor (Emma Thompson). She also happens to be Pixar’s first princess. Her mother tries to teach her to be a lady but Merida instead loves archery and loves adventure. Elinor wants Merida’s life…
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Disneyland at Christmas (almost) at Night
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Today marks the beginning of the 2012 Holiday Season at the Disneyland Resort. Garland is up. Lights are lit. Parades begin. Fireworks explode. Warm beverages are drunk. Carols are sung. Wishes are made. The happiest place on earth becomes the merriest place on earth. This is one…
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Wreck-It Ralph & Paperman – A Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Wreck-It Ralph Sometimes being what you are supposed to be is the hardest thing to be when there doesn’t seem to be a purpose. That is where Ralph is at the beginning of Wreck-It Ralph. He has been wrecking things in the video game Fix-it Felix Jr.…
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Disney Buys Lucasfilm – Geeks Corner Reports
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Geeks Corner presents a new series where they comment on major news events in the Disney and Geek world. In this premiere episode; Mr. DAPs, Johnny 5, and Murray the Bellhop talk about The Walt Disney Company purchasing Lucasfilm from George Lucas and all the implications of…
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Pete’s Dragon: 35th Anniversary Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Pete’s Dragon: 35th Anniversary Edition is bringing that big green dragon home to audiences. In Pete’s Dragon, Pete is a young orphan who is wandering aimlessly trying to avoid his abusive adoptive family. With the help of Elliot (his dragon), he finds a new home and new…
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Cinderella: Diamond Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Cinderella is the classic story of a young maiden who is living the life of a servant in what was once her own house. She lives with her stepmother and stepsisters who treat her miserably. Through the drudgery though, she continues to dream and treat people kindly.…