Author: Murray the Bellhop
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Ghost Town Alive Last Day Recap
Ghost Town Alive was the summer long event that celebrated the 75th anniversary of Knott’s Berry Farm’s Ghost Town. Guests could visit residents of Ghost Town daily, also partaking in some of the Calico town’s festivities. There was a greater story to the celebration where the Mayfield gang – a group of bandits – are…
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Disneyland Half Marathon, Gaston, and Jasmine – Sundays With DAPs
In this update on some of the goings on of the Disneyland park we take a look at the 2016 Disneyland Half Marathon. The theme was “duos” where a pair of characters were the focus of each race. The pair for the 5K was Big Al and Liver Lips from the Country Bears. For the…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 8/29 – 9/2/16
This week the teased MU was unveiled to be a revival series of Monsters Unleashed. There’s a buy one get one free sale for Marvel.com. And a look at “Going Rogue” and Civil War II #5. Monsters Unleashed! MARVEL COMICS’ BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE SALE STARTS TODAY! *Offer expires 9/5/16 at 11:59 PM…
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When and When Not To Visit Disneyland
You have been itching to go to Disneyland. You’re making plans to take vacation time to go. But, there’s one question that you have in your mind. Will it be busy at the parks? The question is on a lot of people’s minds. When is it and not going to be busy at Disneyland and…
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New Disney California Adventure Only Annual Pass On Sale At Costco
OC Register has divulged information that Costco has begun selling Disney California Adventure annual passes as of today. The $330 pass has 60 blockout dates, and carries the 10% discount off food and merchandise that some of the other annual passes do. It also comes with an exclusive collector’s pin. The pass will be on…
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Disneyland Announces 2017-2018 Ambassadors
Walt Disney started an ambassador program in 1965 and the program continues to this day at the Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Ambassadors are selected to represent the Resort in various activities in the community, host VIP’s, be at various events, among other responsibilities. Disney Parks Blog has announced that Mikey Trujillo and Alexa Garcia will be the…
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Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire To Have Fall Finale
At Magic Kingdom, Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire premiered this year to delights guests at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Disney Parks Blog announced today that a special Fall finale will be added this weekend to the show. The show takes place in front of Cinderella’s Castle, and will have a new song to…
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Last Day of Tower of Terror and Special Version Announced
The Tower of Terror will be replaced with Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout next year. Disney Parks Blog announced the last day to ride the Twilight Zone attraction today. January 2nd, 2017 will be the last day to go to the 5th Dimension. Before then, starting September 9 to October 31 for Halloween Time,…
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New Parade For Disneyland’s Halloween Parties
The Disney Parks Blog has announced a new parade to debut at Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland this year. Last year, Paint the Night went down the parade route for party goers. The Headless Horseman will kick off the show, and some new segments will follow. Jack Skellington will lead some Halloweentown residents. Some ghouls from…
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Disneyland Forever – Sundays With DAPs
The Disneyland Diamond Celebration is coming to a close. There have been a great many things to remember from the festivities. Among them have been the nighttime entertainment at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. This Sundays With DAPs we take a look at Disneyland Forever, the fireworks spectacular. It’s one of the great fireworks displays…
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Knott’s Scary Farm 2016 Announces New Mazes and Different Skeleton Key Rooms
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced their new and returning mazes and scare zones for the 2016 season. In addition will be a new style of Skeleton Key rooms and brand new Scare Zone. In their grand fashion event, Knott’s Scary Farm looks to be bigger and badder this year. Several of the mazes will be…
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Live Stream of Disney’s Electrical Parade On Disney Parks Blog
With the recent “Inside Disney Parks” video, the Disney Parks Blog has announced that there will be a live stream of the Electrical Parade at Magic Kingdom. On August 28 at 8:55 pm Eastern Time, viewers can see the parade one more time in Walt Disney World before it glows away to Disneyland. Guests can…
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Parades of the Park – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
We’ve been to every land. We’ve looked at a hotel and a great show. Now it’s time to end our trip to Hong Kong Disneyland with a look at the parades of the park. Flights of Fantasy This parade originally premiered as part of the 5th anniversary, and was alive and well for the 10th…
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Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread House For 2016 Revealed
It’s almost Halloween time at the Disneyland Resort and with it comes Haunted Mansion Holiday. This annual overlay of the popular attraction always contains a gingerbread house in the ballroom scene of the ride. It makes it re-rideable year after year because of the different creations of the house. This year the inspiration comes from…
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Listen to Disney and Pixar Shorts Music
Disney and Pixar animated films have wonderful soundtracks that are released to the delight of ears everywhere. Many times they grab the spotlight of theater goers who pick out a favorite song and then run home to download it. Sometimes we forget about the animated shorts that precede the film we anticipate. In many of…
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Paint the Night – Sundays With DAPs
This Sunday we continue to countdown the last few weeks of Disneyland’s 60th anniversary by watching Paint The Night. The beloved parade will return for a bit during the holiday season, but it’s still part of the festivities that have gone on for 16 months. From it’s a small world mall, enjoy some views of…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 8/15 – 8/19/16
This week had a few items of Marvel news. New printings of the final issues of the Darth Vader comic series will be coming out soon. Civil War II gets extended. And new Cosplay Variant covers will be with some series coming soon. Prepare For the Epic Finale With New Printings of DARTH VADER #20…
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Top 5 Alternative Eats At Disney California Adventure
Disney California Adventure features not just California centric attractions, but also some great California eating. But, with so many choices, where does one go to get that hunger fix? Here’s a few places to get some unique dining where crowds may even be small. Paradise Garden Grill One of the often overlooked unique places is…
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Runaways To Be New Marvel Series on Hulu
Marvel has just announced a new television series to be developed for Hulu of the comic Runaways. What is Runaways? It’s a story about a group of kids that have one thing in common: their parents are super villains. The group came together because once a year their parents perform a deadly ritual. When they…
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Hollywood Shows and Rooms – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
We’re nearing the end of the tour of Hong Kong Disneyland. And before we get there, we’re going to visit a grand show and take a detour out of the park… Mickey and the Wondrous Book Wondrous Book is one of two stage shows located in Hong Kong Disneyland. The second is Festival of the Lion King.…
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World of Color Celebrate Dessert – Sundays With DAPs
As Disneyland’s 60th anniversary begins to draw to a close, we head over to Disney California Adventure to watch World of Color Celebrate one last time. But, the way to really enjoy a viewing of the show is via the Dessert Party that is offered. Tasty treats and great drinks mark the festivities, but the…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 8/8 – 8/12/16
GHOST RIDER #1 Brings Vehicular Vengeance to Marvel NOW! New Ongoing Series Launching November 2016! New York, NY—August 10, 2016 — Start your engines, True Believers – this one is going to be a scorcher! You heard right – Robbie Reyes is back! Hell on wheels comes to Marvel NOW! as the Spirit of…