Author: Mr. Daps
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Blooper Reel Released for ‘Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock’
The Jim Henson Company has released a blooper reel for season one of Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock. This comes ahead of the arrival of season two of the reboot of the original Fraggle Rock series that was created by Jim Henson himself. The second season arrives on March 29, 2024. The first season…
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Disneyland Resort Provides Magical Experiences for Magic Key Holders
The Disneyland Resort this week provided some magical experiences for Magic Key holders visiting Disney California Adventure. From Monday through Thursday, there was a special exclusive Magic Key offering in the queue space for the Hyperion Theater. The experience included some rarer Disney characters, entertainers including a magician and juggler, Disney artist Stacia Martin, a…
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Old McDonald’s Farm Gives Glimpse of What It’s Like to Live on the Farm at Knott’s Boysenberry Festival
Guests visiting Knott’s Boysenberry Festival get the chance to do and experience so many things! From seeing the variety of entertainment, participating in a pie eating contest, eating the plethora of boysenberry foods, and more, the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is one of the best times to visit Knott’s Berry Farm. It is also a great…
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Pete Distad Named CEO of ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery Joint Sports Streaming Service
Former Apple TV+ executive Pete Distad has been named the CEO of the new joint sports streaming service that is being created by ESPN, FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery. Distad is a leader an experienced leader in media, sports and technology. He was previously at Apple for a decade and before that, he was at…
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It’s All Taylor Swift on Disney+ Home Screen With Arrival of ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)’
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) is now streaming on Disney+ (review here). Swifties can now watch this concert film, including five bonus songs songs, anytime they want with their Disney+ subscription. It is reported that Disney spent $75 million for the opportunity to bring this film to Disney+. With the arrival of Taylor Swift:…
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New Season of ‘Doctor Who’ Arriving on Disney+ on May 10
A new season of Doctor Who will be arriving on Disney+ and BBC on May 10, 2024. Disney Branded Television and BBC jointly announced that the season launch will be simultaneous on Disney+ globally at 7:00 PM EDT (except the UK). Audiences will have the opportunity to return to The Church on Ruby Road, which…
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‘9-1-1’ Is Now on ABC
If you need 9-1-1, you can reach it by dialing into a new network. After airing for six seasons on FOX, the hit drama is now on ABC. “This crew has completely stepped up to the historic challenge of moving the No. 1 show in television from one network to another,” said Karey Burke, president of…
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Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 15, 2009
On this day in 2009, ‘Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years’ ended its run at the Main Street Opera House. The experience featured an exhibit made up of models, photos, concept art, and sculptures as well as a 17-minute film hosted by Donald Duck and former Cast Member Steve Martin. The attraction took a nostalgic…
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How ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Plans to Keep Pulses Racing in Season 20
New episodes of Grey’s Anatomy are just what the doctor ordered. Grey’s Anatomy—the longest-running primetime medical drama in television history—returns for its landmark 20th season Thursday, March 14, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, picking up in the immediate aftermath of the two-part Season 19 finale. “It’s been quite a while since our cliffhanger,” says showrunner Meg…
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GUIDE: 2024 Easter Treats at the Disney Parks
Easter is coming very soon! Already at the Disneyland Resort, this year’s Eggstravaganza has begun and the chocolate eggs on Main Street are being made and sold. Throughout Disney parks and resorts around the world, there are a lot of fun Easter treats to be found and enjoyed. Below is a comprehensive look at the…
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The Little Man of Disneyland Decorates Adventureland Home for St. Patrick’s Day
The Little Man of Disneyland was first introduced in 1955 in Disney’s Little Golden Books series in a book called The Little Man of Disneyland. It was published as A Mickey Mouse Club Book in this series. The Little Man of Disneyland is the story of a leprechaun who lives at Walt Disney’s original Magic Kingdom, Disneyland. Named…
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Disney Cruise Line Announces Itineraries for Summer 2025 That Offer Global Adventures
The Disney Cruise Line announced today its lineup of itineraries for the summer of 2025. These different itineraries offer adventurers the chance to go on cruises all around the world. This includes the Mediterranean and Europe, The Bahamas and Caribbean, and also Alaska! There are so many different options for magical adventures around the globe.…
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Pixar Play Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 14, 2008
On this day in 2008, the Pixar Play Parade debuted at Disney California Adventure. It featured units from Pixar favorites like ‘Monsters University,’ ‘The Incredibles,’ ‘Finding Nemo,’ ‘A Bug’s Life,’ ‘Toy Story,’ and ‘Cars.’ The parade ran in DCA until 2017 and then transferred to Disneyland for Pixar Fest in 2018. A version even appeared…
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Patty Jenkins Appears to Again Be Working on ‘Star Wars: Rogue Squadron’
It appears that the Rogue Squadron movie from Patty Jenkins is a go once again. This is a movie that she was initially brought to LucasFilm to create that revolves around X-Wing fighter pilots. Speaking with to Ben Mankiewicz on the Talking Pictures podcast, Jenkins shared that she is working on a script for the…
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Chairman of the Board Martin Garcia Departs Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Post
Martin Garcia, the chairman of the board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, is leaving the former Reedy Creek Improvement District. His departure comes shortly after the district administrator left his role to take on the responsibility of being the interim elections supervisor in Orange County. This new role came at half of his…
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Downtown Disney District’s Tortilla Jo’s Gets New April Closing Date
Fans of Tortilla Jo’s will get a little bit longer to enjoy the longtime Downtown Disney District restaurant. The Patina Confirmed that the restaurant will be permanently closing its doors on April 7, 2024. Originally, Tortilla Jo’s had been scheduled to close on March 31st. For those that want to visit Tortilla Jo’s before it…
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Taylor Swift Releases ‘Cardigan’ Song Clip Ahead of Eras Tour Arrival on Disney+
Ahead of the arrival of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (My Version) on Disney+ at 6:00 PT on March 14th, Taylor Swift has released a clip of one of the songs that wasn’t included in the theatrical version of the film. A 54 second clip of her song, Cardigan, was shared on Apple’s App…
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GUIDE: 2024 Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort
With Pixar Fest just a little over a month away, the Disneyland Resort has released new details about this celebration of all that is Pixar. Pixar Fest runs from April 26, 2024 through August 4, 2024. It will include new offerings and also the return of some beloved ones that will be getting a few…
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‘Wish’ – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
Disney’s animated feature Wish is now available for digital download or on physical disc formats. This is a movie that tells the story of a young dreamer named Asha who discovers the power of a wish and the importance of everyone having their own. This comes as she lives in a kingdom where everyone’s greatest…
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Backs Disney CEO Bob Iger in Ongoing Proxy Fight
The CEO of JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon, has backed Disney CEO Bob Iger in the ongoing proxy fight between Disney and Nelson Peltz’s Trian Partners. In a statement released to CNBC, Dimon endorsed Iger’s plans and efforts and warns of the risks that come from the efforts of Nelson Peltz and others. “Bob is a…
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Paradise Pier | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 13, 2009
On this day in 2009, a brand new illuminated sign for “Paradise Pier” debuted at Disney California Adventure. The addition of the sign was one piece of a multi-year transformation of Paradise Pier. The land was converted from a blend of 20th century styles to a more uniform vintage design. Toy Story: Midway Mania’s opening…
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The 2024 Dapsies – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #703
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week it is the annual episode called The Dapsies! This is Daps Magic’s and Geeks Corner’s annual award’s show! This awards show matters more than any other as it is made by real people about real people! This is what interests and inspires the Geeks of Geeks Corner and we…
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Phat Cat Swinger Brings Disney California Adventure to Life During Food & Wine Festival
On Sunday, March 10, 2024, Phat Cat Swinger performed at the 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. This was their first of four days of performances during the festival. The band brought the area of Paradise Gardens Park to life with their energetic music and magical songs. Their first day of performances also…
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Walt Disney World Announces New 4-Park Magic Ticket
Walt Disney World Resort has announced a new discounted ticket for guests this spring and summer. This is a 4-day ticket that allows for admission to each of the 4 Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. This ticket provides 4 different days of admissions to the 4 theme parks. Each of these admissions are for…