Tag: Pirates of the Caribbean
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More AP Days, Construction, and Rainy Day Fun – Sundays With DAPs Disneyland Photo Update
This weekend at Disneyland saw rain and some vacationing crowds. The weather didn’t stop the fun at the Disneyland Resort, and even with a few refurbishments and construction happening around. And, AP Days are still happening for the month, with a different button, new recipe cards, but the same Robin Hood characters and film showing…
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure at Shanghai Disneyland Receives Visual Effects Society Award
Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure at Shanghai Disneyland has received the award for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Special Venue Project from the Visual Effects Society (VES). The Disney Parks Blog describes this attraction in the following way: Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure is an all-new, innovative ride experience…
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D23 Takes a Behind the Scenes Look at New Beauty and the Beast!
DISNEY TWENTY-THREE GOES BEHIND THE SCENES ON THE STUNNING NEW ADAPTATION OF BEAUTY AND THE BEAST BEFORE THE “TALE AS OLD AS TIME” HITS THEATERS THIS MARCH, EMMA WATSON, JOSH GAD, AND ACADEMY AWARD®-WINNING DIRECTOR BILL CONDON TAKE DISNEY TWENTY-THREE BEHIND THE SCENES ON THE ELABORATE, LIVE-ACTION MUSICAL. PLUS, THE EXCLUSIVE 40TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION OF…
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Top 5 Disneyland Attractions – Murray’s Picks
Disneyland has been around for over 60 years now. Not every attraction has been open from that time, but there are some that have. Others are new, innovative rides that feature newer characters. Others are original, yet timeless. It might be hard to rank attractions that are such classics and at such an original park.…
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New Orleans Square 50th Anniversary – Sundays With DAPs
This last Sunday we took time for a small celebration for New Orleans Square’s 50th Anniversary. Part of our celebrating this momentous time was riding Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion. There was a chance to take a photo with a special Photo Pass circle, and we did so under the Royal Street lamp…
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Rock Legend Paul McCartney to Appear in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’
The internet has been all a buzz since The Hollywood Reporter announced Paul McCartney will make an appearance in the latest Pirates of the Caribbean film. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, the fifth film in the franchise, will bring back familiar faces and even introduce this rock-star legend. The article goes on the…
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Mr. DAPs Goes to Walt Disney World – The First 30 Hours
Recently I was able to return to the Walt Disney World Resort for a week long vacation. Caribbean Beach Resort was my home base for this trip that was full of magic and memories. In the coming days, I will be posting photos and memories of my trip. It really was a blast. The first…
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‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ & ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ Receive New Release Dates
As fans of the Star Wars franchise rejoice over the success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a new release date for the eighth installment has just been issued. In a press announcement on Wednesday, Star Wars: Episode VIII will launch into theaters on December 15, 2017, instead of the planned May 26, 2017. The eighth film is…
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Time to Show Off Your ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Fan Art
With the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales still a ways away from its 2017 theater release, anytime if a good time to share appreciation for the film series. Over on the Oh My Disney Blog, a brand new fan art sweepstakes was announced. From now till November 13, 2016, artists from all…
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Highlights of 2015 D23 Expo: Day Two [Update 1]
[URIS id=55822] Day Two was an incredibly exciting day at the 2015 D23 Expo. There was an Aladdin panel. There was a Once Upon a Time Panel. Music was made with favorite Disney Broadway tunes. Then there was a Disney Live Action Movie Panel and a Disney Parks and Resorts Panel. The news coming from…
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A Trip To Tokyo Disneyland
For an American, the overseas Disney parks seem fairly inaccessible. Rarely does one have an opportunity to venture to another country across the ocean, let alone one that has a Disney theme park. In 2012 I had a chance to go to Japan and to the Disney resort there. I’m grateful to have gone, and…
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UPDATED! Shanghai Disneyland Details Unveiled
THERE’S AN UPDATE BELOW THIS GENERAL OVERVIEW! AND WE HAVE SPECIFIC DETAILS ON RIDES AND LANDS . Disney CEO Bob Iger has just unveiled what to expect at Shanghai Disneyland in a special presentation in China. Since breaking ground in 2011 there has not been a lot known about this new theme park, save for…
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Captain Jack Sparrow Visits Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital in Brisbane
Over the week, Captain Jack Sparrow visited a local hospital while filming on location in Australia for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Actor Johnny Depp made an appearance in full costume to the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital in Brisbane, Australia. According to reports, Depp kept in character during his entire visit. The hospital…
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Johnny Depp Hand Injury to Delay Production of Pirates Film
With the recent injury of Johnny Depp on location in Australia for the new Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man Tell No Tales, it has been confirmed by Entertainment Weekly that Depp injured his hand. The extend of the injury has not been released but Depp did have to fly back to the United States for surgery. According…
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Exclusive RunDisney sneak peek of Disneyland's new "Paint the Night" Parade
RunDisney announced yesterday that in celebration of the Disneyland Half Marathon’s 10th Anniversary, guests will be invited to a special party in the park to kick off the weekend. On Thursday, September 3rd, party goers will be able to enter Disneyland Park prior to the party, starting at 4pm. At 9pm a private gathering will…
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It’s All About the Princesses – Geeks Corner – Episode 417
Welcome to Geeks Corner – Episode 417. This week It’s all About the Princesses? Apparently so, because that’s what the title suggests. Mr. DAPs, Johnny 5, and Hayley the Hatter are all on deck (or TARDIS) to talk about quite a few things this week so let’s get right to it. Princesses Emma Watson Cast…
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A Glance at Upcoming Merchandise to be Released in 2015 at Disney Parks
The year of 2015 is bound to be great. So to celebrate the New Year on hand, Disney Parks Blog gave a some brief insight on upcoming Disney Parks merchandise. Let’s take a look at a few of the things that are to come throughout the year. To get started, this merchandise line is going…
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A Pirate’s Life For Me – Geeks Corner – Episode 401
Welcome to the first episode of the fifth season of Geeks Corner! This week we celebrate the fifth season with a few five related items (big surprise huh?). That isn’t all that is going on however, Star Wars Rebels has hit the small screen and we review it this week. Geeks Corner contributor Danie posted…
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New Pirates of the Caribbean Film Aiming for 2017 Release Date
The fifth installment of the popular Pirates of the Caribbean film series is set to be released in theaters July 7, 2017, according to Entertainment Weekly. With the last film released back in 2011, there is much anticipation for this new project. With the projected title of the film as Dead Men Tell No Tales,…