Author: Murray the Bellhop
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Disneyland Classics Return & Thor – Disneyland Update & Sundays With DAPs
This week had one of the biggest updates to the Resort with the reopening of some classic attractions. Disneyland Railroad The Disneyland Railroad now makes the infamous left turn for the first time in its history. Besides this, the engines and cars have been refurbished and look great. The stations were decorated for the reopening…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 7/24 – 7/28/17 Featuring Star Wars & 1 Million BC Avengers
Kieron Gillen and Salvador Larocca Unleash a New Story in STAR WARS #38! The Darth Vader creative team will take over the title in November! New York, NY—July 26, 2017—Fans were blown away by their work in DARTH VADER, and we fell in love with a rogue archaeologist in DOCTOR APHRA. Today, Marvel is…
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Mark Twain and Columbia Reopen to Take Guests on Voyage Along Rivers of America
Disneyland has reopened classic attractions on July 29, 2017, including the Mark Twain Riverboat. Reopened Steamship and Rivers Mark Twain and other attractions were closed for over a year in order to prepare for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The Rivers of America closed in January of 2016 to be reopened now. The dock and boat…
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Disneyland Sketch Artist – DAPsCast Episode 69
Annie was able to present how she became a Disneyland sketch artist at the D23 Expo.
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Disneyland Railroad Returns For Grand Circle Tours
Disneyland has reopened the Disneyland Railroad a day earlier than its official grand reopening. A Classic Attraction The Disneyland Railroad was an opening day attraction, and one of the more connected to Walt Disney himself. He has had a model train in his backyard, and it served as inspiration for the attraction at the parks.…
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The Right Gear Stuff – runDisney Resolutions – Part One
With more Disney half marathons coming up in the near future it’s time to visit some tips on getting the most out of runs, and especially races. This is a part one to a two parter. The reason? There’s a lot of gear! But, I want to give some advice to get started. This time…
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Marty Sklar, Disney Legend and Imagineer, Passed Away at Age 83
Marty Sklar, once head of Imagineering, has passed away on July 27, 2017. He was in his home when he passed away. He started working for Walt Disney in 1955. His first job was for the Disneyland News, and it was because of his working at the UCLA Bruin newspaper. After that he worked closely…
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Mission: SPACE Starts New Missions at Epcot in August
Disney Parks Blog announced that August 13 will have new missions at Mission: SPACE. The orange and green versions will now be different. And on the green mission side there will be special booster seats to allow children 40″-44″ to ride. Here’s the Parks Blog description of each side: If you think you’ve got “the…
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Downtown Disney & Fantasmic! – Disneyland Update & Sundays With DAPs
As reopenings will be coming this weekend, there isn’t a lot of big things happening at the park with the exception of Fantasmic! But, there’s a couple of noteworthy items… Fantasmic! Of course the big item that happened this last week officially was Fantasmic! The show is back and going nightly at 9 pm and…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 7/17 – 7/21/17 Featuring SDCC News
SDCC – San Diego Comic Con News Before getting into actual Marvel Comics press releases, there are a few items from the SDCC to note both in comics and other media: Captain America is returning as he has been known, and to a regular series again. He’ll be donning his old costume, and will be…
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D23 Expo 2017 – DAPsCast Episode 68
Murray and Mikey discuss the D23 Expo. They give their thoughts on the animation panel, live action movies panel, video game panel, and finally the parks and resorts panel.
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A First Day Guide to MaxPass at Disneyland
MaxPass is here! This is a first day, first user guide to using MaxPass at Disneyland, and if it’s worth getting on your pass or ticket. The App All of MaxPass is within the Disneyland app. Before entering the park, you can get everything ready for MaxPass. But, it’s just in linking or buying tickets.…
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Fantasmic Blackberry Beignets and S’Mores Churro – Treats to Celebrate a Great Show
Disneyland has debuted a lot of new food items and treats to celebrate Fantasmic! returning. Blackberry Beignets Over at the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square you will find special Blackberry Beignets. These Mickey Mouse shaped pastries come in three or six packs. The three pack cost $4.49 while the six pack is $7.49.…
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Disneyland Resort’s 2017 Halloween Festivities Revealed
Disney Parks Blog has given details on their Halloween celebrations. Disney California Adventure Cars Land Cars Land will get another holiday overlay like Christmas time. But, attractions will be involved this time. Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree becomes Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree. Luigi’s gets in the spirit too with Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween. Stores and other areas of the land…
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D23 Expo – Alan Menken & Pop Disney – A Day 3 Experience & Sundays With DAPs
The third and final day for D23 Expo has come and gone. Here’s a recap of my experience on the last day. Alan Menken Alan Menken held a solo concert where he shared many of the songs he has written for movies, musicals, and television shows. His songbook is vast and spans many years. It…
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D23 Expo – Once Upon a Time & Avengers: Infinity War – A Day Two Experience
The second day of the D23 Expo had a sold out house with many presentations and panels happening all over… Once Upon A Time One of the bigger panels was featuring the show Once Upon a Time. Eddy Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, the shows creators were first interviewed by Jeffrey Epstein of D23. Colin O’Donoghue…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 7/10 – 7/14/17 Featuring More Marvel Legacy
MARVEL LEGACY Unveils New Series: MAKE MINE MARVEL! New York, NY—July 10, 2017—This fall, a new day will shine on the Marvel Universe with your favorite heroes, your favorite creators…where every story is an event! Today, Marvel is excited to announce the following creative teams and Legacy titles: AVENGERS #672: WORLDS COLLIDE PART 1 Written…
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Kingdom Hearts 3 Has a New Trailer and Release Date
At the D23 Expo, Kingdom Hearts 3 got a few new details to help fans anticipate the release. Release Date First a tentative release time has been announced. It will be out next year, 2018. No exact release date has been announced. The game is still being worked on, of course. New Trailer and New…
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D23 Expo – Archives, Show Floor, and Zorro – A Day One Experience
The D23 Expo is always a huge experience for all who go. This year was no exception. Here’s some of the things I got to do on the first day… 60th Anniversary of Zorro One panel I was able to attend was “Out of the night, when the full moon is bright – 60 years…
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Collector Cards & More Rivers of America Construction – Disneyland Update & Sundays With DAPs
This week was a nice light week for the Disneyland Resort as it gears up for both the D23 Expo and return of classic attractions. Collector Cards Speaking of classic attractions, in Frontierland, New Orleans Square, and Critter Country there are collector cards scattered. These are free to guests and among shops and restaurants. You…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 7/3 – 7/7/17 Featuring More Marvel Legacy
MARVEL LEGACY Unveils New Series: MAKE MINE MARVEL! Your first look at Falcon, X-Men Blue and Gold, and Incredible Hulk New York, NY—July 6, 2017—This fall, a new day will shine on the Marvel Universe with your favorite heroes, your favorite creators…where every story is an event! Today, Marvel is excited to announce the following…
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Spider-Man: Homecoming Spoiler Free Spidey Fan Review
The long awaited Marvel Studios Spider-Man movie is out! But, how does it rate? Here’s my review being a long time Spider-Man fan. Story I’ll admit though I’m a big Marvel Studios fan and enjoy every movie, some of the films are getting repetitive. I was a little afraid of Spider-Man being just another super…