Author: Cameron D. Jackson
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21st Century Fox to Disney: 4 Questions the Acquisition Raises
This morning, it was officially announced that Disney has acquired a lion’s share of 21st Century FOX (for just over 52 Billion, plus another 10+ in assumed debt), making the Iger-led company a behemoth the likes of which Hollywood has never seen. In the buyout, Disney has acquired numerous legacy brands, brought several interesting (and…
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Lessons we can Learn from Walt Disney
On December 5th, we celebrate and remember the birth of one of the great American innovators, storytellers, and pioneers- Walter Elias Disney. Born in 1901, Walt’s name remains synonymous with quality, joy, and fun. His legacy has stretched well beyond his passing in 1966, and his creations and work will continue on for years to…
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The Secrets You Missed in the Avengers: Infinity War Trailer
There was a collective geeky “squeeee!” recently, as the new trailer for “Avengers: Infinity War” dropped. If you’re anything like us here at DAPs Magic, you’ve probably watched it a good few dozen times by now. Fortunately, the MCU is a beast of intricacy, and there’s guaranteed to be a few nuggets of hidden Easter…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Trailer Breakdown
Unless you were living on Alderaan (sorry), you know about the latest, and final Star Wars trailer for The Last Jedi that came out yesterday. Now that the DAPs Magic team has had two or three (hundred) watch-throughs, I thought I’d take a stab at breaking it down a bit, showing what we know, and…
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Top 5 Not-So-Bad Disney Villains
There’s nothing like a good bad guy, which Disney films know very well. Sinister and evil (and often wreathed in green), the villains often leave as much of a lasting impression as any “good” character. But I’m not convinced every villain in the Disney catalogue is all that evil. In fact, there are quite a…
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DAPs Tweets – Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
With the home release of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales upon us, some of the DAPs Magic crew dropped anchor to review the swashbuckling fun! As has become tradition, we live-tweeted our observations as it played, using the hashtag #DAPsPirates5. With tweets ranging from silly to sincere, we had a great time taking…
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Halloween at the Disneyland Resort: A Guide
Planning on joining in on the Halloween fun at Disneyland this year, whether during the day, or at the separately-ticketed Halloween parties? Good! The resort really knows how to scare up some good fun. If you’ve never been before, or are just looking to make the best out of your spooktacularly good time, here are…
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Knott’s Scary Farm 2017… Where Nightmares Never End!
Noticing that chill in the air? Fall is upon us, which means Knott’s Scary Farm is back! Myself and some of the DAPs Magic crew got to sample the terrifying delights from this year’s haunt at the famous berry farm. To give you a bit of anticipation for your own visit (and if you like…
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Shopping for Treasure at the Disney Parks
Shopping. After eating, it may very well be my favorite activity (which is why grocery stores check off a lot of boxes for me). Finding the perfect doohickey or doodad can be the best way to mark or celebrate an occasion, and there are few better occasions than a visit to a Disney property. But…
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10 More Under-Appreciated Disney Songs
We’ve certainly mentioned it on this site before, but it bears repeating: the Disney canon has a LOT of great music in it. With close to a century of work to show, it’s easy to see how more than one stellar song can fall in to obscurity. After sharing the first list of our top…
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Team DAPs Magic is on the move for CHOC!
Team DAPs Magic is continuing to raise funds for CHOC Walk in the Park, and we wanted to take a moment to highlight and thank everyone in our community that has already stepped up to show their support! First and foremost, we are proud of our 11 team members, who have committed to doing some…
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The Joy of Line-Waiting: A Disney Parks Guide
Lines. They’re usually not the top reason for visiting a Disney resort. They usually don’t make the top ten, for that matter. But, with ever-more-popular theme park experiences like those provided by Disney, it’s an expected inconvenience. So, how do you make the best of it? Fortunately, using the tools Disney provides, and a bit…
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Star Wars Turns 40: A Reflection
On May 25, 2015, the phenomenon that is Star Wars celebrates its 40th birthday. The world was exposed to A New Hope, and our culture was changed. Swords could be made of light, man-made creations could be larger than moons, and the paragon of goodness was given a new name: Jedi. But at the core…
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10 Most Under-Appreciated Disney Songs
Quick, think of your favorite Disney song! For most of us, that’s a pretty difficult task. The Disney cannon of musical numbers is one of the most recognizable and wonderful in cinema history, with hundreds upon hundreds of iconic hits. Narrowing it down can be quite hard. With so much great music, even superb songs…
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Exclusive “Pirates” Preview in Disney California Adventure
There’s a new Pirates movie on the horizon, and a special preview playing in Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. Here’s everything you need to know! What it is: Set sail with Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) for a special sneak peek of his latest adventure in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,…
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Disney Legends Award Winners Announced Ahead Of D23 Expo
With the D23 Expo quickly approaching, the recipients of this year’s Disney Legends Award have been announced, adding to the legacy of honorees thirty years strong! Past winners have included many different actors, artists, celebrities and craftspeople, all with the common thread of contributing to the Disney legacy in a notable way. This year’s list…
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New Indiana Jones Film: 5 Ways to Make it Right
Recently, Disney announced a new upcoming film in the Indiana Jones series, with Harrison Ford returning to don the fedora and whip once again. The unnamed film will have many familiar to the franchise coming back as well, including Mr. Spielberg in the director’s chair. While it should come as no surprise to anyone that…
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Meeting Characters at a Disney Park: A Guide
Easily one of the most magical parts of any Disney Parks experience is the chance to meet the stars themselves, from the lovely princesses and devious villains, all the way to the big Mouse himself! Of all your vacation moments, that’s usually the one that sticks with you for years after. But with mounting popularity,…
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How To Propose at a Disney Park
So. The time has come to pop the big question to your significant other. First off, congratulations! As a member of the married elite, I commend you on finding someone worthy of committing your life to. For an event as magical as your proposal, it’s no surprise so many folks look to the Disney parks…
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8 Biggest Movie Annoyances
There are two things movie geeks love more than anything else: Movies, and complaining about movies. I myself enjoy/loathe many aspects of the moviegoing, and am more than happy to get in to heated debates over the cinema experience. Still, there are a few common things I find nearly unforgivable, that leave me shaking my…
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The Problem with Prequels
As a movie geek and a fan, I like a great many things. A lot of these things can be abnormal, far-fetched, and downright silly to the outside observer. I am likely to accept a few stretches of normalcy for the sake of my fandom. That being said, I’ve come to realize that there is…
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Carrie Fisher, and Why Fans Mourn Stars Passing
This has been a rough year of loss friends, full of the unfortunate passing of many beloved stars. Just this morning, it was announced that Carrie Fisher was taken away, adding her name to the tragically long list of losses for 2016. Gene Wilder. David Bowie. Alan Rickman. And far too many more. As it…
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Christmas Shopping for a Normal: How to Go About your Quest
Once again, the holidays have crashed in like an accidently-released Rathtar on a docked spaceship. If you’re anything like me, you’re excitedly looking forward to unwrapping an action figure or two on Christmas morn’. While a non-geek may have a bit of difficulty shopping for our kind, the whole geek-to-geek exchange seems pretty straightforward. Find…
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Rogue One: Full of Hope, but Be Cautious
All right, my Jedi-Guys and Sith-Sisters, it’s time to gear up for some Star Warring. Rouge One is just around the corner, and if the latest (and probably last) international trailer is any indication, we’re gonna have a LOT to chew on: Now, before you devolve in to a geek-shaped fan-puddle (like I did at…