Category: Guides
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Disneyland Resort’s Pizza Port Offers Up a Taste of Endor
Light-speed to Pizza Port! Now that Season of the Force is upon us here at the Disneyland Resort, there is plenty more to explore than just characters and attractions. With this new special event also comes new special food. Both Pizza Port and the Galactic Grill (Tomorrowland Terrace) have turned to the Force. In the case…
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“Disney’ing” when you can’t get to Disney
Feeling the need to get yourself to a Disney Park, but it’s just not working out? Have the withdrawals from your last trip started kicking in? Many of us can’t always get to our favorite parks as much as we’d like. Maybe you love Disney, but you’ve NEVER been able to go! I teamed up…
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Why You Shouldn’t Obsess Over the Bounty Hunter: A Hard Look at a Fandom
My dear, dear geeks…. It’s time. It’s time to talk about the worst character in the Star Wars films. Nope. Not Jar-Jar. Not Greedo. Not even that red R2 unit with a bad motivator (poor thing). I am, of course, talking about Boba Fett. The subject came up during a recent episode of GEEKS CORNER…
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Artist Spotlight: Ashleymarie Lively aka Sey Studios
Hey guys! I’m so happy to be bringing this artist into the Spotlight series. Ashleymarie is not only extremely talented and creative, she and I went through the same Art Program at California State Long Beach. Go Beach! I’m very excited to be able to let you all know about her adorable and hand painted…
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Disney California Adventure’s ¡Viva Navidad! Returns With Flavorful Menu
Disney California Adventure Park is ready for the holidays. From twinkling lights to themed decorations, the park has it all covered. Returning for another year is that of ¡Viva Navidad! Located in Paradise Pier, ¡Viva Navidad! celebrates this special time of year. With live entertainment and perfectly themed food, there is much to take in. Disney Parks Blog shared…
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A Peek at Upcoming Avengers Half Marathon Weekend Merchandise
In keeping with tradition, runDisney’s Avengers Half Marathon Weekend is set to return November 12–15 at the Disneyland Resort. Runners from all over will take part in a variety of races and even enjoy the runDisney Heath & Fitness Expo at the Disneyland Hotel. This weekend also brings special merchandise. Disney Parks Blog shared a…
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Disney California Adventure’s Corn Dog Castle Offers a Deliciously Cheesy Meal
Every now and then I run into a food item at the Disneyland Resort that’s not your typical meal. Whether it is seasonal item or a guilty pleasure, the resort offers a wide range of food. Today, let’s travel Disney California Adventure Park for a yummy meal. Located near Goofy’s Sky School in Paradise Pier is…
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Disneyland Park’s Royal Street Veranda Serves Up Seasoned Vegetarian Gumbo
The cooler weather is finally arriving in Southern California. Hurray for the change in temperature and hurray for food that makes you all warm. To celebrate the cooler weather or any day for that matter, here is a delicious vegetarian item from the Disneyland Resort that I would like to share. Tucked away under the Dream…
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Disney Recipes: Warm Chocolate Pudding with Kerrygold® Irish Cream Liqueur Custard – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Think dessert and more times than not, something chocolate comes to mind. While yesterday might have been National Chocolate Day, I contend that chocolate should be celebrated EVERY day! After all, chocolate is great with coffee in the morning, as an afternoon snack, and of course the obvious use as a decadent dessert! Yesterday’s celebration…
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Coffee Tasting 101 – A Geeks Guide to Tasting & Enjoying Coffee
Coffee is a favorite at DAPs Magic and also Geeks Corner. Anyone who has watched Geeks Corner through the years or has followed me on instagram knows… I love coffee. On Geeks Corner, we invited barista Caitie to share with us about how to taste coffee. She brought with her Komodo Dragon coffee and gave a…
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“Help! I’m in Love with a Geek”: Tips for Dating a Person and Their Fandom
Ah, love. That special feeling of adrenaline, dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and vasopressin coursing through your body like a biologic Zerg rush. Romantic, ain’t it? I myself am not entirely unfamiliar with the concept of relationships. In fact, after finding a human I liked, I followed a one Ms. Beyonce Knowles’ advice and, “put a ring…
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Disney Recipes: Pepper Bacon Mac and Cheese – Epcot’s Farm Fresh Marketplace
The Epcot Food & Wine Festival is now feeding Walt Disney World guests in full force as they taste their way around the World Showcase and Future Showcase. Running from September 25-November 16, this is the perfect place for those Disney fans who also happen to be fans of food and wine as well. But what happens…
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Reasons Why You Should Celebrate Back To The Future Day
One of the movies, and movie trilogies, that has influenced me is Back to the Future 2. When I was a young lad, this movie was my “go to” feel better movie when I’d be sick. It was entertaining. It was thought provoking. And today is a significant day in the life of the movie.…
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It’s True, All of It: A Geeks-Eye View of the New Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer
The new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer is upon us. Take a moment to compose yourself, wipe that joy-snot bubble away, and let’s dig in to this thing. Now, as a warning, I will be skipping some of the more minute details, which could very well hold some huge importance. I’ll just be commenting…
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Disney Recipes: Easy Apple Crisp – Disneyland Resort’s Napa Rose
When I think of fall I think of a portion of my childhood spent on the North slope of Mount Hood in Oregon. It was an area blanketed with orchards, many of them apple. One of my favorite memories was riding out into the orchards and picking apples, drinking cider, and just enjoying a lovely…
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The Dark Side of Marketing: Why You Should Brace Yourself For A Possible Failure
There’s been an awakening. Have you felt it? Because every other geek on the planet is freaking out about it. On December 18th of this year, Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits theaters in the U.S., and people are completely losing their minds. Go do a quick Google search on the subject. Go ahead, I’ll…
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Disneyland Premium Experience – What Would You Want?
Disneyland and even Walt Disney World has offered unique guest experiences….for a price. Recently, the Jungle Cruise Sunrise Safari Breakfast lets people have the thrill of getting a morning meal within an attraction and to skipper one of the boats. While this may not be everyone’s cup of tea (or cup of coffee since it’s…
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You’ve Been Forced Into It: Preparing to Watch Star Wars for the First Time
So. You’ve finally decided to watch Star Wars. Maybe your social circle is excited for the new films, and you don’t want to be left in the dark. Maybe you’re a Disneyland fanatic and don’t want to be lost in the new acreage. Maybe you’ve finally collapsed under the crushing weight of the guilt of…
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Andrew Sutton Executive Chef of Napa Rose Named Chef of the Year
If you’re a fan of Disneyland Resort’s Napa Rose, here is some pretty awesome news. Announced this week, Executive Chef of Disneyland Signature Restaurants, Andrew Sutton, was deemed Chef of the Year at the Golden Foodie Awards. According to Disney Parks Blog, the ceremony was held by the Orange County, California, Restaurant Association. On top of…
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Disneyland Resort Changes Up Hungry Bear Restaurant Menu
The Disneyland Resort is known for having great and unique food items. Guests from all over venture into these parks looking to create magical memories and to even dine on yummy food. With menu updates, which aren’t too often, also comes the opportunity to enjoy other dining experiences. After receiving a comment last week, there was a…
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Tips for Mickey’s Halloween Party at the Disneyland Resort
Mickey’s Halloween Party is now in full swing at the Disneyland Resort. Thousands of guests are dressing up in their best Halloween costumes and seeing villains, experiencing Paint the Night – the New Electrical Parade, watch Halloween Screams, and of course get their fill of Halloween Candy. The geeks of Geeks Corner recognize that there…
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Disney Recipes: Pozole Soup – Disneyland Resort
While the temperatures may not be reflecting it entirely here in Southern California, fall has arrived. With the arrival of fall comes the arrival of fall foods and soups. One fall favorite that is occasionally found at the Disneyland Resort (during Disney ¡Viva Navidad! at Disney California Adventure) is the Pozole Soup. It is a wonderful…
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Disney Recipes: Pumpkin Cheesecake – Disneyland Resort
Fall has arrived and with it… pumpkin everything! It seems like everywhere you turn there is something with pumpkin. In coffee, bread, cookies, or even ice cream, now is the time for pumpkin treats. It seems only fitting that we should share a combination of two favorites today then: pumpkin & cheesecake. For this time…