Author: Mr. Daps
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runDisney Reveals Medals for 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Presented by Honda
The medals for the 2024 Disneyland Half Marathong Weekend presented by Honda have been revealed by runDisney. The Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend marks the return of runDisney events to the Disneyland Resort after a multi-year hiatus. Throughout the course of the weekend, there will be four different events for gusts to enjoy. This includes the:…
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Sunday Spotlight: EPCOT Forever
EPCOT Forever debuted at EPCOT on October 2019. It was originally created as an interim show between Illuminations: Reflections of Earth and Harmonious, which debuted in the fall of 2021. The show is a musical celebration of the history of EPCOT. It returned to EPCOT after the conclusion of Harmonious in the spring of 2023.…
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‘Lando’ Series is Now a ‘Star Wars’ Movie!
For quite some time it has been thought that Lando would be a Star Wars series. However, this does not seem to be accurate anymore. In July, it was announced that Donald and Stephen Glover would be writing the script for this series, replacing Justin Simien. Since the two have taken over the writing duties,…
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LEGO Marvel Avengers Advent Calendar Now Available on shopDisney
The holiday season is coming and is almost upon us! For many, a fun annual tradition is to celebrate the season with an Advent calendar. For geeks like those found on GEEKS CORNER, added fun is had by coupling an Advent Calendar with something geeky… like Star Wars, LEGO, Marvel, or Harry Potter even! There…
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Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel Transformation to Pixar Place Hotel Continues to Move Closer to Completion
Pixar Place at the Disneyland Resort continues to move towards completion. Recently, the pool for this Disneyland Resort hotel opened. Recently, Daps Magic team member Doug Marsh stopped by the hotel, currently still recognized as Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, to see the update. Since the last update when the pool opened, there have definitely been…
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Chief Information Officer Diane Jurgens Leaves Disney
Disney’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), Diane Jurgens, has left the company. The Walt Streety Journal is reporting that Jurgens left the company last month. In an email to employees, she said that she was leaving Disney “to pursue new adventures.” Jurgens joined The Walt Disney Company in October 2020 under then Disney CEO Bob Chapek.…
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“Ahsoka” Original Series Soundtrack: Volume 1 Now Available on Music Streaming Services
The first volume of the original soundtrack for Ahsoka has been released on music streaming services. This soundtrack was released by Walt Disney Records and has almost two and a half hours of music from the series’ first four episodes by composer Kevin Kiner. Kiner has worked on multiple other Star Wars series before, including…
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New EPCOT Merchandise Revealed
It is an exciting time to be an EPCOT fan! This last weekend at Destination D23 there were multiple announcements made about the park that include a new nighttime show, the return of Figment, the completion of the World Celebration neighborhood, and a re-imagining of Test Track with inspiration from World of Motion. On the…
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Let’s Get Wicked in Fashion for Disney Halloween Time 2023
HONG KONG, September 15, 2023 – Disney Villains are about to take the spotlight during Disney Halloween Time, as Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) transforms into the most happening Halloween party spot in town from September 16 to October 31, 2023. This year, the stylish villain, Cruella de Vil, is hosting a brand-new wicked Halloween house…
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Magic Key Holder Complimentary MagicBand+ Offer Concludes at Disneyland Resort
For the last couple of weeks Magic Key holders could receive a complimentary MagicBand+ at select locations throughou the Disneyland Resort. Today, Disney announced that the offer has concluded. In a post on social media, the update was shared by the Disneyland Magic Key official handle. The MagicBand+ that was offered was specifically designed for…
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How ‘A Haunting in Venice’ Takes 20th Century Studios’ Agatha Christie Franchise in a Daring New Direction
Today, 20th Century Studios releases A Haunting in Venice, an unsettling supernatural thriller based upon Agatha Christie’s novel Hallowe’en Party. It’s the third film in the $490 million film franchise that began with Murder on the Orient Express (2017) and continued with Death on the Nile (2022). Kenneth Branagh returns as director, producer, and star of the latest installment, from a…
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New Possibilities Revealed for DisneylandForward With Environmental Impact Report Release
The DisneylandForward project took one more step forward with the release of an Environmental Impact Report. On Thursday, the 17,000 page was released, marking a fairly substantial step in the process of approval of Disney’s plans for the future of the Disneyland Resort. On October 9th, there will be a public workshop at the Anaheim…
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Mirabel’s Magic Kingdom Meet and Greet Location Revealed by Walt Disney World Resort
Today Mirabel begins to meet guests at the Magic Kingdom in the location where guests could formerly meet Merida. The location in Fantasyland near Cinderella’s Castle in Fairytale Garden. Mirabel, who was seen in Disney’s animated film Encanto previously could only be seen at the Magic Kingdom in the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade. As the…
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Hulu Launches ‘Top 15 Today’ List for Most Popular Films and TV Shows
Hulu has an extensive library of hit films and TV shows that includes The Bear, Schitt’s Creek, Only Murders in the Building, The Kardashians, Family Guy, Prey, and Modern Family. The service has so much, in fact, that viewers are always on the hunt for new shows and films to enjoy. Now, Hulu is making it a little easier to find out…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Offer Extended Evening Hours for Eligible Walt Disney World Hotel Guests
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will soon be offering extended evening hours to eligible guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels. The extended evening hours will only be available on a few select evenings in November and December currently. At this point, the extended evening hours are set to be offered on November 8, November 22,…
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‘Rogers: The Musical’ Cast Album Now Available on Music Streaming Services
Rogers: The Musical arrived at the Hyperion Theater this summer for a very limited run. It told the story of Captain Steve Rogers in about 30 minutes in the style of a Broadway musical. Now, the cast album for Rogers: The Musical is streaming on popular music streaming services including Spotify and Apple Music. The…
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Hulu’s Huluween And Disney+’s Hallowstream Are The Perfect Pair For Halloween Fun And Frights
Trailers Now Available for “Goosebumps,” “Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats,” and “Appendage”Hulu’s Huluween Line-Up Includes the Streaming Debuts of Highly-Anticipated Titles Including “American Horror Stories,” “The Boogeyman,” “No One Will Save You,” “The Mill,” and many othersDisney+’s Hallowstream Celebrates the Season with the Streaming Premieres of the hit film, Disney’s “Haunted Mansion,” and Marvel Studios’ “Werewolf by…
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The Walt Disney Company Releases Statement on Media Reports on Linear Businesses
The Walt Disney Company has released a statement on the future of its linear businesses. This comes as media reports continue to speculate on the future of what Disney will do with its linear businesses, potentially selling them. At this point, Disney has not made any sort of a decision on the future of these…
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Two Concert Orchestrions Provide Unique Halloween Music at Disneyland
At Disneyland, there are many different entertainment offerings to enjoy during different seasons. Halloween Time is no different. For guests wandering through the Candy Palace on Main Street, USA, or in Frontierland, two concert orchestrions provide a very different approach to Halloween music. On Main Street, USA at the Candy Palace, the orchestrion is made…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Reconsiders its Plan to Elminate Annual Pass Perks for Employees
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is reconsidering its plan to eliminate annual pass perks for its employees. At a meeting on Wednesday night, district administrator Glen Gilzean shared that the district is looking for an alternative solution for its employees Walt Disney World Annual Pass benefits. This update comes after Gilzean emailed employees last…
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Photos/Video: Downtown Disney District Construction Update
Downtown Disney District continues to see progress in its transformation. Each week, it seems like there are changes to be found as buildings grow up, walls are painted, and the new version of Downtown Disney District comes to life. This transformation is expected to be completed by the 2024 holiday season. As the transformation begins…
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5 Can’t Miss Offerings at This Year’s Oogie Boogie Bash!
The Oogie Boogie Bash is the Disneyland’s Resort annual Halloween party. Held in Disney California Adventure, this party sells out VERY quickly and has been sold out almost since it initially went on sale! This should come as no surprise. There are a LOT of things to enjoy at the Oogie Boogie Bash. This includes…
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‘The Defiant Ones’ to Stream on Hulu on September 19
The true story of music legends Dr. Dre and Jimmy lovine To help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop, “The Defiant Ones” will premiere on Hulu on Tuesday, September 19. Allen Hughes (Menace II Society, Dead Presidents) has made an unquestionably bold film about the unlikely but unbreakable bond of trust and friendship between…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Chairperson Attacks Disney Again Over Lawsuits And Alleges ‘Corporate Cronyism’
The chairperson of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Martin Garcia, attacked Disney once again at the conclusion of a meeting of the district’s board on Wednesday night. In his remarks, Garcia said that the relationship between Disney and the former Reedy Creek Improvement District was nothing more than “corporate cronyism.” He also said that…