In this episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast), Mr. Daps shares about his recent visit to Cotino - A Storyliving by Disney Community. In this podcast, he shares about the types of houses, the Artisan Club, what is coming in the future, and how Storyliving by Disney fits into the bigger picture of Disney. We hope you enjoy this episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast) and will join the discussion in the comments!Daps Magic's full coverage of Cotino - A Storyliving by Disney Community can be found here: https://dapsmagic.com/tag/cotino-a-storyliving-by-disney-community/ For more conversation about Disney and positive stuff, we’d love to connect with you on our Patreon! There, you can find weekly exclusive livestreams, videos, photos, and other exclusive content, and access to Mr. Daps and the team. You can also join our community on Facebook groups! We love geeking out about Disney and positive stuff together, and it is more fun with more friends! We hope you have enjoyed this episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast)! We’ll see you in the parks!Chapters00:00 Welcome to Daps Magic Podcast10:18 Customization and Personalization of Homes16:17 Dining Experiences at the Artisan Club30:09 Creative Programming and Collaboration Opportunities37:47 Artisan Club Operations: Behind the Scenes48:46 Value Proposition: Is It Worth the Investment?54:11 Future of Story Living: Expanding Disney's Vision
In 2019, Ry and Skyla created Sometimes Castles. Originally envisioned as a series of videos, Sometimes Castles has grown to so much more in the following years. Today, there are livestreams, vlogs, Disneyland news, other theme park videos, and more! There is also a new book! Called I Love Disneyland, this book shares Ry and Skyla's love of Disneyland with trivia, history, fun facts, advice, and more! It is also now available wherever books are sold! In this episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast), Mr. Daps and Caitie interview Ry and Skyla about their Disney origin story, how Sometimes Castles came to be, and what it is like to run. This includes a sidebar about how Sometimes Castles and Daps Magic met and have gotten to help support CHOC and CHOC Walk together. The discussion then turns to I Love Disneyland. Ry and Skyla share about their book and how it came to be. Finally, the episode concludes with a round of random Fast Five questions. We hope you enjoy this episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast). Enjoy listening and getting to know Ry and Skyla, and see why they are such a wonderful part of the Disney community (that we at Daps Magic are thankful for). They can be found at @SometimesCastles on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, and also at SometimesCastles.com. For more conversation about Disney and positive stuff, we'd love to connect with you on our Patreon! There, you can find weekly exclusive livestreams, videos, photos, and other exclusive content and access to Mr. Daps and the team. You can also join our community on Facebook groups! We love geeking out about Disney and positive stuff together, and it is more fun with more friends! We hope you have enjoyed this episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast)! Be sure to go out and get I Love Disneyland today! We'll see you in the parks! I Love Disneyland Official DescriptionGet to know Disneyland like never before with this ultimate fan guide to Disney magic, packed with insider secrets, fascinating trivia, and a comprehensive look at the Park’s most iconic rides, attractions, and foods.Whether you’re a seasoned Disney Parks adventurer who visits Disneyland many times a year or a lifelong Disney fan dreaming of your next trip, this book is your ticket to uncovering everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.With I Love Disneyland, uncover Disneyland’s amazing history since its grand opening in 1955, explore behind-the-scenes details of beloved rides like Pirates of the Caribbean and The Haunted Mansion, and test your Disney knowledge with fun and challenging trivia!You’ll learn the answers to surprising questions like:-How did the Dole Whip come to be?-Where can you find the most exclusive, members-only bar and restaurant at Disneyland?-Which restaurant serves one of Walt’s favorite dishes (made from a recipe provided by his daughter)?-And much more!Whether you’re a longtime Disney fan or planning your first trip, there’s something for everyone! It’s the ultimate Disneyland experience that would surprise even Walt himself!
In this heartwarming episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast), Mr. Daps takes you behind the scenes of the 2025 CHOC Walk in the Park at the Disneyland Resort. Join us as we relive the excitement and inspiration of a morning where over 7,000 walkers came together to raise nearly $3 million for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. From the welcoming words of Disneyland Ambassadors Jada and Raul, CHOC Walk host David Sidoni, Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken, Disneyland President Thomas Mazloum, and CHOC/Rady Children’s Health Co-President Kimberly Chavalas Cripe—to the inspiring presence of CHOC Walk Ambassador Belle—you’ll hear the magic and mission that make this event so special.Mr. Daps also shares his personal reasons for walking and how you can support CHOC year-round. Whether you’ve participated before or are thinking about joining next year’s Team Daps Magic, this episode is a reminder that small steps can make a big difference for kids in need.Support this year's efforts at: chocwalk.org/dapsmagic
The CHOC Walk in the Park this year is on August 3, 2025. Ahead of this annual event, Mr. Daps takes a look at the origins, the history, and the cause that people walk for with this 5K. He also shares about why there is a Team Daps Magic and why they continue to walk year after year through Disneyland and Disney California Adventure before the parks open!
Join Mr. Daps and Daps Magic team member Angela as they discuss the media event and opening weekend of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. This includes discussion about merchandise, food, entertainment offerings, meeting the new Disneyland Resort president, and more! We hope you enjoy this episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast). We also hope you'll join the conversation in the comments!Catch all of Daps Magic's coverage of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration at DapsMagic.com/Disneyland70.
Welcome to Daps Magic (the Podcast)! On this episode, Mr. Daps covers all of the updates for what is known about Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. This celebration of 7 decades of magic at The Happiest Place on Earth begins on May 16, 2025. Daps Magic has full coverage of everything that is going on with this celebration (and everything covered on this podcast) at DapsMagic.com/Disneyland70. Are you excited about Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration? What are you most looking forward to with it? Let us know in the comments!
On January 7, 2025, fires began to erupt around Los Angeles. This led to thousands of people being displaced, many losing their homes, and others losing their livelihoods. Some also lost their lives. As the fires continue to rage on, a member of the Disney community Jeff Gordon has sprung to action to raise funds for the LA Regional Food Bank. In this episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast), Mr. Daps interviews Jeff about his efforts to raise money and awareness for this organization and the people who benefit from it. They also discuss Jeff's other efforts to make the world a better place in the last few years. On top of that, there is also some discussion about Disney! We hope you enjoy this episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast). We also hope you will take a moment to consider donating to the LA Regional Food Bank. Every dollar makes a difference. If you can't donate, please help spread awareness either online, through social media or by word of mouth! Together we can really make a difference! Donate to the LA Regional Food Bank here: https://give.lafoodbank.org/fundraiser/6001687 Follow Jeff on X/Twitter: https://x.com/jeffgordonla Follow Jeff on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jeffgordonla.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffgordonla.bsky.social Follow Jeff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gordongrubs/
2025 will be a big year at the Disneyland Resort! Throughout the course of the year, there will be the Disneyland 70th Celebration, special events, festivals, after-hours events, and a whole lot more! In this episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast), Mr. Daps takes a comprehensive look at everything that is coming to the Disneyland Resort in 2025! 2025 Events at the Disneyland Resort Lunar New Year: January 17 – February 16 Celebrate Gospel: February 8 & February 15 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival: February 28 – April 21 Star Wars: Season of the Force: March 28 – May 11 Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration: May 16 – Summer 2026 Halloween Time: August 22 – October 23 Plaza de la Familia: August 22 – November 2 Holidays at the Disneyland Resort: November 14, 2025 – January 7, 2026 Disney Festival of Holidays: November 14, 2025 – January 7, 2026 Separately Ticketed Events Sweethearts’ Nite: January 21, 23, 28, and February 4, 6, 9, 11, 13 90s Nite: March 4 and 6 Star Wars Nite: April 8, 10, 22, 24, 29, and May 1, 4, 6 Pride Nite: June 16 and 18 Oogie Boogie Bash: August 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31, and September 2, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30, and October 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 31
The Disneyland Ambassador Program dates back to 1965 when then Disneyland Tour Guide Julie Reihm Casaletto was named the first Disneyland Ambassador. Since then, Disneyland Ambassadors have represented the Disneyland Resort and its cast members. The program has also expanded globally with Global Disney Ambassadors now representing Disney Parks and Resorts in all corners of the Earth! In this episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast), Mr. Daps takes a look at the Disneyland Ambassador program through the lens of some of the people who have held this role. Listen as they share about the program and their experiences through different interviews and events that Mr. Daps has attended through the years! We hope you enjoy this eighth episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast). Share your thoughts about it in the comments! Feel free to also share ideas for future podcasts in the comments! Make it a great week! Keep kind!
Welcome to Daps Magic (the Podcast)! For the 6th episode of the podcast, Mr. Daps takes a look at the Matterhorn, Submarine Voyage, and Monorail on their 65th anniversary. This is done through by looking back at the 60th anniversary of these attractions when Mr. Daps went to a media event at Disneyland. This event included riding on each of these attractions and also hearing about them from Disney Archivist Matt Moryc. We hope you enjoy this episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast). Let us know your thoughts about these three attractions and their legacy!
Welcome to the 5th episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast)! In this episode, Mr. Daps is joined by Sarah to discuss 5 things they wish were on Disney+. Each brings their own unique approach to what they would like to see added to the continually growing library of Disney's streaming service. There is a definite theme for what Sarah wants. Mr. Daps, well, his choices go all over the place. We hope you enjoy this episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast). Share in the comments what you'd like to see added to the Disney+ library! We hope you enjoy this episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast)! Thank you so much for your friendship, support, and for listening! You can find Sarah on social media at @SpookySarahSays and also at 2geekswhoeat.com! Join us in more conversations about Disney and positive stuff on our Patreon or Facebook. Make it a great week everyone and keep kind!
Welcome to Daps Magic (the Podcast)! In this episode, Mr. Daps takes a different look at Fantasmic! The look is through the lens of a couple of different interviews done with the official voice of Mickey Mouse through the years, Bret Iwan. In these interviews, Bret shares about his long relationship with Fantasmic!, how he became the voice of Mickey Mouse, and also about his love of trains. This provides a unique look at Fantasmic!, when thinking about how the man behind the voice of Mickey Mouse in the show. We hope you enjoy this episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast)! Thank you so much for your friendship, support, and for listening! You can follow Bret Iwan on Instagram at @bret_iwan. Join us in more conversations about Disney and positive stuff on our Patreon or Facebook. Make it a great week everyone and keep kind!
Welcome to Daps Magic (the Podcast)! On this episode, Mr. Daps is joined by Lindsay from @ChasingMagicDaily to discuss their recent experience covering the opening of Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort! Throughout the discussion, Mr. Daps and Lindsay talk about their favorite moments during the media event, the variety of offerings at Pixar Fest, what their favorite offerings are, and Lindsay shares about experiencing Pixar Fest with her kids. There are also some tips for visiting the Disneyland Resort during Pixar Fest given as well. Oh, and how could we forget the hidden Pizza Planet Trucks!? Those are geeked out about as well! We hope you enjoy this episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast). Please share what you love most about Pixar Fest in the comments below! A huge thank you to Lindsay from @ChasingMagicDaily! Find her on Instagram and also YouTube where she regularly shares tips and tricks for visiting the parks in hopes of helping others have a magical visit to the happiest place on earth! Join us in more conversations about Disney and positive stuff on our Patreon or Facebook. Make it a great week everyone and keep kind!
Since 1987, Star Tours has been giving guests "greatest hits" from the Star Wars universe. Through the decades, guests have been given the experience of doing the trench run as they join the Rebel Alliance in attacking the Death Star, take part in a podcast race on Tatooine, or even join the Battle of Crait! Through the years, there has been one Imagineer who has been a central part of making this attraction magical. Chief Storytelling Executive/Senior Creative Executive at Walt Disney Imagineering, Tom Fitzgerald has been working on Star Tours, and now Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, for four decades. He is still incredibly passionate about this attraction and the guests who ride it today! In this episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast), Mr. Daps takes a look at Star Tours through the years and shares some moments with Tom Fitzgerald as well. This includes media events for Star Tours: The Adventures Continues and the recent Season of the Force media event at the Disneyland Resort. Join us as we look at this classic attraction in its different forms and visit a galaxy far, far away! What is your favorite version of Star Tours? What is your perfect combination of the current version of Star Tours: The Adventures Continue? Share your thoughts and opinions with us on our Facebook Group or Patreon!
Welcome to Daps Magic (the Podcast)! In this very first episode of this new podcast, Mr. Daps is joined by members of the Daps Magic team to discuss the origins of Daps Magic, the origins of these team members as a part of the Daps Magic family, favorite memories, the culture of Daps Magic, the future, and more! This is a great introduction to what Daps Magic about for those who are new to this community of Disney And Positive Stuff and also for those who have been around for awhile! Throughout this first episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast), Mr. Daps and the team talk about several different topics. The following questions are asked and answered: What is your first memory of Daps Magic (i.e., when did you first hear about it and what did you hear?)? How did you get involved with Daps Magic? What is your favorite Daps Magic memory? What do you like best about Daps Magic? What are you most looking forward to in the future with Daps Magic? We hope you enjoy this first episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast) on the 20th anniversary of Daps Magic! Thank you so much for being a part of this community of Disney and positive stuff! If you'd like more community, please join us on Facebook or on Patreon! We'd love to continue the conversations with you on either of these platforms! We hope you have a fantastic week and please remember, keep kind!
Daps Magic (the Podcast) is all about Disney And Positive Stuff. Since 2004, this place has been a sanctuary where people could come together to share their love of Walt Disney and his legacies in a safe and fun atmosphere. Through the years, we have expanded beyond sharing our love of Disney and now also include positive stuff as well! We do this in the parks, in our online communities, on our weekly webshow Geeks Corner, and now on this podcast. Join me, Mr. Daps, as we explore different stories and talk with different people about the things we love and that bring us together. The first episode will be arriving on April 2, 2024 and celebrate the 20th anniversary of Daps Magic with the people who make Daps Magic magical! We hope you’ll take a moment to subscribe to Daps Magic (the Podcast) and go with us as we explore our interests together in a positive way!