Opinion

Daps Magic: A Culture of Kindness

Let's face it, the world is not an easy place these days. In many ways, it is more divisive and…

11 months ago

Thoughts on the Haunted Mansion Expansion at Disneyland

With the news that the Haunted Mansion is expanding further into New Orleans Square, there are lots of thoughts, speculation,…

11 months ago

Cast Members are People Too

Our YouTube channel (and other social platforms) get quite a few comments. Some of them are funny, some of them…

1 year ago

‘Star Wars: Return of the Jedi’ on the Big Screen Reignites a Childhood Love of ‘Star Wars’

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi is in theaters for a limited run to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The third…

1 year ago

The Loss of Maleficent in Fantasmic! is More Than Just a Dragon

On Saturday night the skies at Disneyland were aglow in a way that nobody wanted to see. Rather than fireworks…

1 year ago

The Power of the Mufasa Moment

There are many different nighttime spectaculars that have been presented in the Disney Parks through the years. They bring magic…

2 years ago

Thoughts on Kathleen Kennedy After Star Wars Celebration – The Importance of Culture

"Culture eats strategy for breakfast" Peter Drucker once said. This last weekend, I was able to attend Star Wars Celebration…

2 years ago

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on Star Wars Nite – The Way it Always Should Be

Throughout the month of may there are three Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite events happening at Disneyland. During these…

2 years ago

What a Difference Six Feet Makes – Thoughts on the Return of Traditional Disney Character Interactions to the Disneyland Resort

Today the six-foot social distance guidelines between Disney characters and guests was no longer a thing. With the return of…

2 years ago

For About $5,000… Thoughts on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Since Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser first began taking guests on voyages to the stars earlier this month I have been…

2 years ago

I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas – The Magic of the Holidays at Disneyland

The holidays at Disneyland is always such a special time to me. Everything seems to have a little more pixie…

3 years ago

Thoughts About Star Trek Ahead of the Return of Jean-Luc Picard

Since the announcement that Captain (apparently now an Admiral) Picard would be returning to the small screen, I have found…

5 years ago

The Magic of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – An Observation

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is now several months into operation at the Disneyland Resort and will soon be open at…

5 years ago

The Best Star Wars Character (…Is Not What You Think)

Star Wars fans, it it time. Time we lift the veil of uncertainty, and declare, once and for all, the…

5 years ago

Marvel Would You Rather…?

At this point, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is stuffed to the gills with unique and interesting characters. Without fail, every…

5 years ago

The Best (and Worst) From EVERY Star Wars Film

Star Wars fans. A unique breed of geek, capable of doing two things better than anyone else:     Rapturously debating finite…

6 years ago

Adult Beverages Coming to Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort – Thoughts by Mr. DAPs

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will be arriving at the Disneyland Resort in 2019. With it, comes new experiences, entertainment, and…

6 years ago

Why “The Last Jedi” is the Most Star Wars Movie to Date: A Defense

Okay, first, a content warning: This write-up is 100% a direct response to the extreme outpouring of hate certain “fans”…

6 years ago

10 Even More Under-Appreciated Disney Songs

That’s right- there’s still a TON of great Disney music not getting the credit it deserves! Obscurity is one thing,…

6 years ago

GEEKS Against Bullying – We Stand With Kelly Marie Tran

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yih8DZSVrE “That’s how we’re gonna win. Not fighting what we hate, saving what we love.” - Rose Tico This week Star Wars…

6 years ago

Alfresco Tasting Terrace: Hidden Disney by Caitie & Cam

Hidden Disney is a series celebrating the lesser-known corners of the Disney Parks, written by two avid crowd-avoiders and secret-enthusiasts.…

6 years ago

Disney After Dark: Throwback Nite Gives Guests the Present of the Past

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXk7GzzibPg On January 18th Disneyland hosted a special ticketed event Disney After Dark: Throwback Nite. This event was a blast…

7 years ago

Walls of Change – Why The Disneyland Resort Only Gets Better With Them

A child walks into Disney California Adventure with his family. He is excited to see Mickey and Minnie on Buena…

7 years ago

My Number One Disney Theme Park Attraction Experience of 2017

As 2017 winds down I find myself reflecting on some of the magical attraction experiences I was able to have…

7 years ago