Month: June 2014
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Disneyland June 29, 2014
On June 29, 2014 Mr. DAPs visited Disneyland and Disney California Adventure for a Sunday afternoon adventure. During the day he watched Musical Chairs, Mickey’s Soundsational Parade, Five and Dime, and Mad T Party to name a few things. Here are photos covering the day that we hope you enjoy.
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World Cup Coverage in the Downtown Disney District
Want to watch the World Cup soccer games on the big screen? A jumbo 10 by 16 foot LED screen will be placed outside, near ESPN Zone in the Downtown Disney District, for your enjoyment. According to Disney Parks Blog, during semi-finals and finals, on July 8, 9, 12 and 13, a live DJ and…
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New Glen Keane Animated Short: Duet
A brand new animated short from Glen Keane was released as a part of Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects, according to IndieWire. The short titled “Duet” features two characters that cross paths several times in life and soon discover they are meant to be together. Glen Keane is best known for as being a Disney…
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Meet Gelatoni, A Disney Friend of Duffy
Duffy the Disney Bear fans, it is time to meets Duffy’s new friend, Gelatoni! Gelatoni is a cat that has great artistic skills in painting and wears a cute blue beret to match his blue eyes. With this recent announcement from the Tokyo Disney Resort, new merchandise and special food offerings will be available at…
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New Guardians of the Galaxy Trailer Shows Humor and Heart
Marvel has released a new Guardians of the Galaxy trailer. After some powerful logos (watch and you’ll see what I mean), this new trailer shows some of the origins of Star-Lord. The rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy are revealed for the misfits that they are viewed as. The team is built. And finally,…
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Star Trek 3 Heading Boldly Into Deep Space
A few details are starting to emerge about the future of Star Trek. While the geek world is focused on the upcoming Star Wars movies, it is easy to forget that the Star Trek franchise has another movie coming out that happens to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the franchise. In a recent interview,…
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Fourth of July at the Disneyland Resort
Planning on attending the Disneyland Resort on July 4? Here are some entertainment options that will help you celebrate this special holiday. First off at Disneyland Park, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band will be preforming several shows during that day as they once again return for another year. They will be making their way…
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John Rhys-Davies visits Indiana Jones Adventure
John Rhys-Davies visits Indiana Jones, Temple of the Forbidden Eye at Disneyland Park! Yes, that happened. Disney Parks Blog shared some amazing photos about his recent visit to this iconic location. With nearly twenty years since the attraction’s opening, John Rhys-Davies takes a look back at his role in the popular film and attraction. His…
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Mr. DAPs Photos of the Day from the Past
Some of you may noticed that there have been some glitches on DAPs Magic. This has been a bit of a headache for me as over the last few years I’ve been posting photos on this blog that I have taken. Sadly, many of these posts have disappeared. Thankfully, we still have most of the…
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5 Reasons to Watch Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars I was a late comer to the game but I’m glad I was better late than never. I will admit, I’m really enjoying watching Star Wars: The Clone Wars. This cartoon that originally aired on the Cartoon Network and the final season only on Netflix. Now, the entire show can…
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SS Palo Alto
There are few things that inspire the imagination more than abandoned and decrepit buildings, theme parks, and ships. Or in this case, a shipwreck. The SS Palo Alto can be found at the Seacliff State Beach. She was once a cement ship built to be a tanker for World War I. Towards the end of her…
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Rian Johnson to Finish Star Wars Trilogy
J.J. Abrams may be direction Star Wars: Episode VII but it appears that it will be the beginning and the end of his Star Wars career (for now). Disney and Lucasfilm have brought aboard Rian Johnson to both write and direct Star Wars: Episode VIII and Star Wars: Episode IX. Johnson is known for the…
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‘Frozen’ Summer Entertainment Offerings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
This summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort, new Frozen entertainment offerings are soon to heat up the summer. Experience the world of Frozen like never before. Starting July 5 through September 1, entertainment fun filled days with all things Frozen will make your vacation the best it can be. Straight…
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Walt Disney Records ‘The Legacy Collection: Mary Poppins’
Soon to hit shelves on August 26, Walt Disney Records presents The Legacy Collection: Mary Poppins. A three disc collection of the wonderful music that brought the story of Mary Poppins to life, can soon be yours. With all the memorable songs from the film, you will even hear music that was not released with the film. In…
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‘Legends of Frontierland: Gold Rush’ Experience
Looking for another way to show your Disney Side? Well now you can by exploring the Wild West of Frontierland at Disneyland Park. A brand new interactive experience for guests, starting July 9, is the “Legends of Frontierland: Gold Rush.” You can take part in creating a story of all your own, with characters and…
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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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Grand Opening of Disney Store at Del Amo Fashion Center
This past Saturday at the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, a brand new Disney Store opened to the public. With the mall’s new redeveloped look, the Disney Store reopened with a new location and fresh look. So as excited as I could be, I attended the opening hours of the store to see what…
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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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Spider-Verse Interlocking Variant Covers!
Skottie Young Covers SPIDER-VERSE With Interlocking Variant Covers! This November, every Spider-Man ever across space and time unite for the epic Spider-Verse event. But first, Marvel is proud to officially unveil the interlocking Spider-Verse variants by Eisner-award winning storyteller Skottie Young! As revealed by Marvel.com this stunning two-part cover features just a fraction of the…
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Details on 2014 Knott’s Scary Farm
Knott’s Berry Farm has had one of the first themed haunted events for any theme park. There’s now a museum about it in Ghost Town of the park. I remember seeing commercials about it when I was young and wanting to go. I’ve gone a couple of times and have enjoyed it! There’s actually times…
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My Photo on the Santa Cruz Wharf
Several months ago I was contacted by a woman representing a group pulling together an exhibit for the 100th anniversary of the Santa Cruz Wharf. They asked if they could feature one of my pictures for their celebration and I gladly complied. While up in Santa Cruz this last weekend, I stopped by the wharf…
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New Tour at Disney California Adventure Park to Begin July 17
A brand new tour is set to debut at Disney California Adventure Park on July 17. The California Story tour will explore the history of California in the early 1900’s. Learn about the ways in which the rich history lead to inspire Walt Disney and his dreams. Discover ionic structures and attractions of California as…
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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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‘Newsies’ to End Broadway Run August 24
The popular Broadway production, Newsies, will be ending its performances at the Nederlander Theater on August 24. With the final production run at 1005 performances, it was originally intended to have 101 performances. With that being said, it sure was a popular show. Based off the 1992 Disney film, Alan Menken and Jack Feldman created…