Author: Murray the Bellhop
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Disneyland Paris Announces 25th Anniversary Including Hyperspace Mountain and New Night Show
Disneyland Paris announced their 25th anniversary festivities starting in 2017. The park will contain several new shows and two attraction changes. Discoveryland will have new Star Wars destinations. Star Tours: The Adventure Continues will open on March 26, 2017, and will include the multiple destinations that are present in other versions of the attraction throughout…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 10/10 – 10/14/16 With Doctor Aphra, Renew Your Vows, and And Ending A Beginning
This week’s Marvel news has quite a bit of previews, like Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows, Champions #2, a new Star Wars comic, and a big story arc for Power Man and Iron Fist. There’s a Black Widow novel announced, and a new Black Panther comic. Avengers 1.1 looks to offer a new twist to…
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Best Star Wars Villain – DAPsCast Episode 38
It’s a bit of a “guys night” episode as Mr. Daps, Murray, and Mikey discuss who the best villain is from the Star Wars films.
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Why IMAX 3D Will Be The Way To Watch Doctor Strange
Last night I had the opportunity to see 15 minutes of IMAX 3D footage of the upcoming Doctor Strange. The day before I saw it in a fairly regular 3D screen at Disney California Adventure. I got a little pumped up seeing it at DCA. I was chomping at the bit for tickets after seeing…
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Golden Horseshoe, Doctor Strange, and Black and White Photos – Sundays With DAPs
This last Sunday we went through a lot of Disney California Adventure because of the new Doctor Strange preview at the Sunset Showcase Theater in Hollywoodland. The preview was like an extended trailer because of the many scenes and shots instead of one continuous scene of the film. Nevertheless, having it in 3D was a…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 10/3 – 10/7/16 Featuring Marvel NOW, Unworthy Thor, and more
THE UNWORTHY THOR #1 Brings the Original Thunder God to Marvel NOW! New York, NY—October 3rd, 2016 — This November, superstar creators Jason Aaron and Olivier Coipel bring the thunder and the lightning to Marvel NOW!. Marvel is pleased to present your first look inside THE UNWORTHY THOR #1 – the first issue in the…
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Disney World 45th, Star Wars Rebels, and DisEnchanted – DAPsCast Episode 37
Mr. Daps, Murray, Annie, and Mikey record this episode while Mikey is in Florida during Hurricane Matthew. Through the storm they discuss the recent celebration for Walt Disney World’s 45th anniversary, a new season of Star Wars Rebels, and the recent announcements of live action Disney films. To round out the episode some thoughts are…
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Precautions Walt Disney World Is Taking For Hurricane Matthew
According to Orlando Sentinel, tonight’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party has been cancelled in anticipation of Hurricane Matthew. Besides the party cancellation, Fort Wilderness is being evacuated as it is a campground vulnerable to the weather. Alternative lodging is being made available for the Polynesian Bungalows guests and Saratoga Springs Treetop Villas guests. It…
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Will Ezra Bridger Become Snoke? – A Star Wars Theory
It’s been almost a year since Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released in theaters. Before the movie became a phenomenon, Star Wars: Rebels was released on Disney XD. Now in its third season the beginning of the rebellion keeps tying into the greater Star Wars universe. But, there hasn’t really been anything to link…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 9/26 – 9/31/16
This week for Marvel Comics news has Deadpool doing Shakespeare, a couple of secret variant covers, Prowler’s preview, Doctor Strange’s new series, and Civil War’s epic issue 6. Deadpool Does Shakespeare –Your First Look at DEADPOOL #21! New York, NY—September 28th, 2016 — This October, the Merc With a Mouth is crashing headlong into Marvel…
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Sprinkles Is Coming To Downtown Disney In November
Though previously rumored, Disney Parks Blog has now confirmed that Sprinkles will be opening in Downtown Disney at Disneyland this Fall. No exact date has been set yet. Sprinkles cupcake has been serving gourmet cupcakes and other treats, like cookies, for some years now. It’s not yet known exactly where the store will be opening.…
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The Savior – Once Upon A Time S6E1 Review
Once Upon A Time has premiered its sixth season, and it picks up right where it left off. Mr. Hyde has taken over Storybrooke. The Evil Queen has been expunged from Regina. Where things begin to seem calm (because Hyde has not been discovered yet) it all goes south when a dirigible flies in from…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 9/19 – 9/23/16
This week’s Marvel Comics news takes a look at the future of the Marvel Universe with multiple versions of the same characters. “Take Back the Shield” Starts NOW! Your First Look at CAPTAIN AMERICA: SAM WILSON #14! New York, NY—September 22nd, 2016 — Steve Rogers has returned. Then why won’t Sam Wilson give up the…
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Disneyland SoCal Annual Pass Reintroduced
Disneyland had two annual passes just for Southern California residents until they went down to just one in 2014. The SoCal Select Annual Passport has been on sale to new guests, but the SoCal Annual Passport was discontinued to new guests. Those that had the pass could renew it annually. OC Register broke the news…
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Knott’s Spooky Farm Expanded For 2016
Knott’s Berry Farm has the well known Knott’s Scary Farm that comes around every Halloween, but the lesser known and equally as great event is Knott’s Spooky Farm. This year the family friendly themed area will be expanded. Part of the fun will be in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the television special It’s The…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 9/12 – 9/16/16
This packed Marvel News Digest has previews for some great upcoming series and other items. Among the highlights is the Disney Kingdoms Enchanted Tiki Room, Darth Vader’s finale, iOS stickers, Mosaic, and a teaser for Monsters Unleashed. Also check out Black Panther – Nation Under Our Feet, Great Lake Avengers, Spider-Man’s upcoming conflict with the…
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Fun Guide From Disney Parks For Costumes
With the Halloween season upon the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, the question comes up about costumes. What is okay and what is not? The Disney Parks Blog has released a guide and video to both tell and show what appropriate costumes are. Below are some guidelines straight from the Disney Parks website,…
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Coca Cola Polar Bear Will Make Appearances At Disney Springs
Disney Springs will soon have a new resident. But, you may be asking: “What is the Coca Cola Polar Bear?” Well, it’s just as it sounds. It’s a seven foot tall Coca Cola mascot that we often see in advertisements during the holiday season. Disney Parks Blog has announced that this lovable character will be…
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House of Blues To Be Demolished At Downtown Disney
A permit was filed with the city of Anaheim to demolish the House of Blues building at Downtown Disney, according to OC Register. The request still needs to be approved, but Disney has confirmed that they wish to tear down the building that the restaurant and concert venue was once in. A basement level will…
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New Holiday Offerings At Disneyland Resort This Year
Disney Parks Blog has announced that there will be some new additions to the traditional Christmastime shows and attractions this year. Starting November 10, the Resort will be decked out in decoration, like the Winter Castle that will appear on Sleeping Beauty Castle. A Christmas Fantasy Parade, it’s a small world holiday, and Haunted Mansion…
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Disneyland Half Marathon, Main Street Electrical Parade, and Blue Sky – DAPsCast Episode 36
The team talks about the recent Disneyland Half Marathon weekend, where Murray ran the 5k and Danie ran the Half Marathon itself. Main Street Electrical Parade is the next topic. Then two items from Disney California Adventure are discussed – the new Fun Pass/Annual Pass for just that park and Tower of Terror leaving soon.…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 9/5 – 9/9/16
Alias Investigations is Reopened in Your First Look at JESSICA JONES #1! New York, NY—September 7th, 2016 —That’s right, she’s back after a decade! This October, she returns to the fold for an all-new ongoing series as the highly anticipated JESSICA JONES #1 explodes onto the scene as part of Marvel NOW! From the original…
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It’s Halloween Time At Disneyland! – A Look At Tower of Terror, Haunted Mansion Holiday, And More
Halloween has hit the Disneyland Resort and there are quite a few offerings this year for the occasion. Even the traditional attractions and characters have a new spin on their classic ways this year… Old Haunts Among the things to do for Halloween Time at Disneyland, Ghost Galaxy has become a staple. This year is…
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Halloween Food And Treats At Disneyland Now Available
It’s Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort! And the Disney Parks Blog has released a list of available food items and treats for purchase. Some of the highlights include Ice Cream Nachos at Golden Horseshoe, a Pulled Pork Dog at the Hungry Bear Restaurant, and a specialty drink called This Chilling Challenge that comes in…