Tag: Photo Gallery
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Pictorial: Rogers: The Musical – First Public Showing
On June 30, 2023, Rogers: The Musical debuted in front of the public for the first time. This is the story of Steve Rogers, also known as Captain America, and how he became the super hero that is known and loved by so many people around the globe. The Daps Magic team was on hand…
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A Marvelous Morning at Disney California Adventure
It was a beautiful morning in Disney California Adventure today. I will admit it, I’m more of a night owl than an early bird. While my schedule often dictates otherwise, when I have an unscheduled day it would be more my inclination to go to the parks later and stay later. However, today is different.…
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A Look at the Last Rainy Day of 2021 at Disneyland
December 30, 2021, was the last rainy day of the year at Disneyland. As Disneyland prepared to host its New Year’s Eve festivities, the rain came down and the crowds showed up. There weren’t as heavy crowds as other years during the Christmas week but there were still a lot of people enjoying a rainy…
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Pictorial: A Rainy Christmas Eve Eve at the Disneyland Resort
Christmas Eve Eve was a very rainy day at the Disneyland Resort. Throughout the day, the skies opened up, and guests donned ponchos, raincoats, and grabbed their umbrellas. Instead of a parade, there was a rainy day cavalcade. As day turned into evening, the streets reflected the water with a magical glow. The fireworks and…
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Pictorial: A Rainy Halloween Time Day at the Disneyland Resort
Rain has returned to the Disneyland Resort. On October 25, 2021, the Disneyland Resort had a wet afternoon and early evening as the rain rain rain came down down down. With the arrival of the rain, reservations also became available and a couple of the DAPS MAGIC team made their way into the parks to…
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Pictorial: A Look at the First Day of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time arrived at the Disneyland Resort this year on Friday, September 3, 2021. This year it was extra special as it not only marked the beginning of the spooky season but it also marked the return of the Dapper Dans to Disneyland. The Haunted Mansion Holiday also returned and this was the first stop…
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Photo Report: First Sunday at Disneyland as a Magic Key Holder
On Sunday, August 29, 2021, some of the DAPS MAGIC team made their way into the parks to enjoy being Magic Key holders for the first time since the program became available. It was a lovely day that was full of magic, music, and photography. It was not a day of attractions. Instead, the team…
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Pictorial: U.K. Gala Screening of Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings
This evening in London, stars Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Fala Chen, Michelle Yeoh, Benedict Wong, Florian Munteanu and director Destin Daniel Cretton attended the U.K. Gala Screening of Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings.” Also gracing the red carpet were special guests Sandra Oh, Anastasia Kingsnorth, Saffron Barker, Nicola Adams, and Malachi Kirby. In…
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A Pictorial Look at the World Premiere of Disney’s Jungle Cruise
On Saturday, July 24, 2021, the World Premiere of Disney’s Jungle Cruise was held at Disneyland. Cast members, crew members, and other celebrities and special guests came together for this special premiere of the most recent Disney live-action movie to be inspired by a Disney attraction. Below are photos from this very special evening. Disney’s…
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A Pictorial Look at the Opening Day of Avengers Campus Through the Lens of Mr. DAPs
On Friday June 4, 2021, Avengers Campus opened at the Disneyland Resort in Disney California Adventure. This new land, dedicated to the Super Heroes created by Marvel. It has two attractions and the opening day it was a very popular place to be at the Disneyland Resort. Guests grabbed boarding groups to get into the…
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Photo Gallery – The Magic of A Touch of Disney Opening Day
On Thursday, March 18, 2021, A Touch of Disney opened at Disney California Adventure. This magical food experience is full of magic, music, food, and continues through April 19, 2021. The event runs from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM every Thursday through Monday during its run. While the food is great at A Touch of…
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A Morning Stroll on Buena Vista Street on Its Final Weekend as Part of the Downtown Disney District
On Friday morning I entered Downtown Disney District at opening to check out Buena Vista Street on its last weekend as a part of Downtown Disney District. Next week, it will no longer be open to guests who want to wander in from the rest of Downtown Disney District in preparation for A Touch of…
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Photo Report: Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reopening
Today Walt Disney World Resort took the next step of its phased reopening with Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcoming guests back after being closed for months. On a beautiful morning, guests returned to the parks. Before that, preparations for the day were made by cast members led by Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of…
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Photo Gallery: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Fan Event in Japan
Filmmakers J.J Abrams, Kathleen Kennedy and Michelle Rejwan, and actors Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac and Anthony Daniels were on hand to greet the excited fans at the STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER red carpet fan event held today in Tokyo. Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams join forces once again to take viewers on an epic journey to a…
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Pictorial: Opening Day For Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now open at the Disneyland Resort! On Friday morning guests descended on the Disneyland Resort to visit this new land. It is the largest expansion of any Disney theme park. Shortly before 8:00 am, the first guests entered Black Spire Outpost. The following photo gallery is a look at Star…
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Pictorial: Mickey’s Toontown on the Day Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Announced for Disneyland
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is coming to Mickey’s Toontown at the Disneyland Resort. The announcement made today means that Mickey’s Toontown will soon be changing. The DAPS MAGIC team stopped by the Disneyland Resort to grab both photos and video before the changes. As can be seen, the day was absolutely perfect for…
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Photos From Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME U.K. Fan Event!
Today, stars Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth and Paul Rudd, along with directors Anthony and Joe Russo, and executive producer Trinh Tran, greeted enthusiastic fans at a special Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME fan event held in London. Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME opens in U.S. theaters on April 26. AVENGERS: ENDGAME Description The grave course of events set…
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Stakes Are Higher Than Ever At Global Press Conference For AVENGERS: ENDGAME
This weekend there was a global press conference for Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME. At the press conference, there were several stars on hand for the upcoming movie. This included Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Renner, Brie Larson, Paul Rudd, Danai Gurira and Karen Gillan. They were…
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Photo Report: A Rainy Valentine’s Day at the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort was a rainy place to be this Valentine’s Day. Throughout both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, the skies opened up and the rain came down. This led to the changing of entertainment schedules, characters being in unique places, and closer of some attractions. It also meant that a sea of ponchos and…
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A Pictorial Look at Disneyland After Dark Sweethearts’ Nite
On Thursday, February 7th, Disneyland hosted the first Disneyland After Dark event of the year. Sweethearts’ Nite was themed around the many Disney couples and also Valentine’s Day. The night was a celebration or love and romance. With a royal ball and favorite Disney couples found throughout Disneyland, it was a magical night to be…
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Rain Returns to the Disneyland Resort
The rain returned to the Disneyland Resort on Friday. While there were some light sprinkles in the afternoon, in the evening the precipitation added a lovely sheen to the ground in both Disney California Adventure and Disneyland. As the sprinkles came down, the crowds quickly thinned. The rain never really became a downpour but what…
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Disneyland Resort Says Goodbye to Paradise Pier in Disney California Adventure
The Disneyland Resort bid adieu to the Paradise Pier on Sunday, January 8th ahead of planned renovation for the area. Paradise Pier is set to go be transformed to Pixar Pier later this year. The area was busy as fans descended on the area for one last right, one last look, one last photo, and…
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A Very Rainy Day at the Disneyland Resort
On the news it was said that Sunday would be the rainiest day in 7 years. Visiting the Disneyland Resort on this day it seemed like this was a distinct possibility. As the rain rain rain came down down down… fewer and fewer people remained at the Disneyland Resort. For those who did remain, adventure…
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A Frozen Sunday
Frozen – Live at the Hyperion continues to perform daily at the Disneyland Resort. On Sunday June 5th, watching this new show at the Disneyland Resort was an enjoyable part of the day that included celebrating my birthday. It was the first time I was able to try photographing this show and I look forward…