Tag: Star Wars
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Why “The Last Jedi” is the Most Star Wars Movie to Date: A Defense
Okay, first, a content warning: This write-up is 100% a direct response to the extreme outpouring of hate certain “fans” have had, and continue to have about Rian Johnson’s addition to the episodic story of Star Wars. There are numerous, caps-lock-taped-down, furious rants decrying the personal attack the movie was to their senses. I think…
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Learn More About the Immersive Star Wars Resort from a Galaxy Far, Far Way Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
Last summer, the dream to immerse yourself further into the Star Wars universe became one step closer to becoming a reality! At D23, attendees were delighted to find out the Walt Disney World Resort was getting an exciting new hotel expansion, one that would be an extension of Galaxy’s Edge, opening later this year. Today, Disney released new…
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Details About Black Spire Outpost on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Planet Batuu Revealed at Star Wars: Galactic Nights
The village on the planet Batuu in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge now has a name. Last night at Star Wars: Galactic Nights, it was revealed that this is the Black Spire Outpost. During a panel discussion, Imagineer Margaret Kerrison shared about this outpost. The discussion also covered the history of the village along with how…
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Successfully Solo Together – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another week of DISNEY Reporter, covering Disney and geek news in a quick and easy way for you to digest. This week there is a lot of exciting news to be found in all areas of DAPS MAGIC’s coverage. Solo: A Star Wars Story is now in theaters and the opening timeline of…
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Solo: A Star Wars Story – Spoiler Free Review by Mr. DAPs
You’ve never heard of the Millennium Falcon? It’s the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs. The Millennium Falcon, Han Solo, and Chewbacca have been legends since first appearing in the original Star Wars movie. Within his first few minutes of screen time, he was already a legend. Couple a solid…
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Solo: A Star Wars Story Flies to Theaters Tonight With a New Featurette Today!
Solo: A Star Wars Story is coming to theaters tonight! The movie which shows a much younger Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Millennium Falcon coming together on a grand adventure! Along with the movie arriving, a new featurette has been released. Scoundrels Solo: A Star Wars Story Description Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a…
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The Force Will Be Strong in 2019 – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 834
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot going on around the world of Disney. First off, today it was announced that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be coming to Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2019. The geeks chat about what it will be like and when they think it will open at…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Open at Disneyland Resort Summer 2019 and Late Fall 2019 for Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be opening at Disneyland also at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2019. The largest land expansion to the Disneyland Resort will be arriving in the summer of 2019. For Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it will be arriving in late fall. With the announcement of the opening seasons of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge,…
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We’ve Got A Good Feeling About This New Disney-Parks Exclusive Merchandise for Solo: A Star Wars Story
Prepare yourself to enter a galaxy far, far away once again! As Solo: A Star Wars Story prepares to fly into theaters on May 25, guests visiting Disney Parks across the United States can grab some exclusive merchandise to celebrate everyone’s favorite scoundrel! This is one of the most diverse collections we have seen come to Disney Parks,…
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DuckTales Go! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 833
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot to cover from the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and also Star Wars! At Disneyland this last weekend the Disney Channel celebrated its summer offerings with the Disney Channel Go! Fan Fest! This featured many of the shows and movies appearing on Disney Channel…
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Cherishing CHOC and Star Wars – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Here at the DISNEY Reporter, we report on the highlights of this week’s Disney and geek news. This week there is a lot going on from Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and beyond! At Disneyland, another Star Wars Nite was celebrated this week. Also, Rey and Captain Phasma…
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Millennium Falcon Arrives in Hollywood for Solo: A Star Wars Story World Premiere
Stars, cast, and crew from the Star Wars galaxy descended on Hollywood this week for the world premiere of Solo: A Star Wars Story. The premiere also found the arrival of the Millennium Falcon in Hollywood. Stars Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, Paul Bettany, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Joonas Suotamo were…
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Live Action Star Wars Series and Resistance Animated Series Will Bridge Gap Between Movies
Jon Favreau announced on the red carpet that his upcoming Star Wars live action series will take place 7 years after Return of the Jedi. There was also indication that half the show is already written. A Resistance animated series will also be debuting in the future from Dave Filoni, who has produced Clone Wars…
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Her Universe Debuts New Star Wars Beauty Collection
Now fangirls can create their favorite light side or dark side inspired beauty look to complement their Her Universe fashions with the first-ever classic Star Wars beauty collection from Her Universe in collaboration with Hot Topic. The assortment includes new Star Was inspired eye shadow and highlighter palette named Hyperspace, Lightsaber themed make-up brushes (coming soon to…
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Two New Clips Released for Solo: A Star Wars Story
Solo: A Star Wars Story will soon be in theaters in one more week. Ahead of this release, a steady trickle of clips from the movie continues to be released. Today two clips were released. One shows the meeting of Han and Lando, the other a game of Holochess. If you don’t want to know…
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Galactic Adventures – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 832
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week Cameron is away on vacation so the GEEKS CORNER producer Tyler steps into place. This week the geeks cover their experiences at Star Wars Nite at Disneyland. This was the second Disneyland After Dark offered by the Disneyland Resort. They talk about many of the offerings…
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Captain Phasma Descends on Disneyland with March of the First Order
Captain Phasma has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. On Thursday night, she led the March of the First Order Featuring Captain Phasma for the Disneyland After Dark event. Since then, she has continued to lead her patrol through Tomorrowland daily. The march begins with the arrival by shuttle somewhere on the Star Wars Launch Bay…
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Disneyland Resort Welcomes Rey of Jakku to Star Wars Launch Bay
This last week Star Wars fans celebrated May the Fourth at the Disneyland Resort. Star Wars Nite offered the chance for fans to bask in their mutual love of Star Wars together at the park. The night was full of Storm Troopers, Jedi, Sith, droids, fireworks, and fun! It also was the night that Rey…
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Happiest Galaxy – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter. This week there were several big stories DAPS MAGIC covered in the realms of Disney and geek news. This week Disneyland hosted its first Star Wars Nite event. The night was full of galactic surprises, characters, food, and more. In New Orleans Square, Redd will be coming to…
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The Most Unique Experiences Come From a Galaxy Far Far Away at Star Wars Nite
Imagine yourself in Tomorrowland on Star Wars Nite. There’s an energy unlike any other as you’re surrounded by Star Wars superfans and the music from the series. Just as you start to get into the fun, you’re stopped by a Jawa. That’s right, a scavenging Jawa has stopped you in the middle of Tomorrowland and is…
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The Force is Strong With Star Wars Nite at Disneyland After Dark
Last night thousands of Star Wars fans descended on Disneyland for the most recent Disneyland After Dark event. Star Wars Nite brought a galaxy far, far away to the happiest place on Earth. The result was a lot of VERY happy Star Wars fans as they were able to experience sights, sounds, and even tastes…
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Chewbacca Challenges Fans to ‘Roar For Change’
Star Wars: Force for Change to Donate Up To $1 Million to Support UNICEF Disney store Offers ‘Roar in Store’ Discount on all Star Wars Products to Celebrate Star Wars Day LOS ANGELES (May 3, 2018) —Lucasfilm and Star Wars: Force for Change today announced Roar For Change, a global challenge in support of UNICEF.…
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Check Out This Tour of the Solo: A Star Wars Story Millennium Falcon
Donald Glover, Lando Calrissian, in the upcoming Star Wars film Solo: A Star Wars Story is giving a tour of Lando’s Millennium Falcon. Check out this Falcon Tour ahead of the Solo: A Star Wars Story’s release on May 25. While this ship is familiar, it is also quite different. Clearly, Lando ran a different…