Author: Mr. Daps
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Haunted Mansion Holiday Opens at Disneyland and Reveals 2023 Gingerbread House
An annual tradition at Disneyland Resort has continued this year. This tradition comes in the form of gingerbread and can be found in Haunted Mansion Holiday. Every year, a massive gingerbread house is build in the ballroom scene of Haunted Mansion. Through the years there have been many different creative iterations of this gingerbread house.…
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Mickey Mouse and Friends Debut New Halloween Costumes on Main Street, USA at Disneyland!
On September 1, 2023, Halloween Time began its 2023 season at the Disneyland Resort. There are a lot of different ways to celebrate the season around the Disneyland Resort. One recent tradition that has become quite popular is getting photos with Mickey Mouse and friends in their new Halloween costumes each year. As Disneyland opened…
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Disneyland Resort Welcomes Fall with Halloween Time and Plaza de la Familia, Beginning Sept. 1, 2023
Disneyland Resort Welcomes Fall with Halloween Time and Plaza de la Familia, Beginning Sept. 1, 2023 ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2023) – As leaves change color and the Halloween spirit creeps in, Disneyland Resort is reveling in the arrival of fall with returning celebrations beginning Sept. 1, 2023 – featuring an assortment of seasonal fun and…
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“Roger’s: The Musical” Ends Summer of Performances With a Day Full of Heartfelt Performances
Roger’s: The Musical had its final performances at the Disneyland Resort on August 31, 2023. This show that tells the story of Steve Rogers, or Captain America, ended on a high note as the performers brought their A-Game and yes, they did it all day. The show is heartfelt, earnest, and a wonderful story where…
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Photos: The First Evening in San Fransokyo Square at Disney California Adventure
On August 31, 2023 Disney California Adventure officially welcomed San Fransokyo as the newest area to be found in this park at the Disneyland Resort. The area now is themed to Big Hero 6 and even has Hiro Hamada and Baymax meeting guests throughout the day. The new area of the park has places to…
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PHOTOS/VIDEO: San Fransokyo Square Officially Opens at Disney California Adventure
San Fransokyo Square is now officially open at Disney California Adventure. With the opening comes new food, merchandise, and two favorite heroes for Big Hero 6. On the opening morning of this new area at the Disneyland Resort, the Daps Magic team stopped by to get a video and photo tour of the area. The…
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Downtown Disney District Continues to See Transformation Progress
The transformation of Downtown Disney District continues to move forward. For those who visit the Disneyland Resort on a weekly basis, the changes are very apparent. Each week there are new details to be found and buildings going up. While some things are already completed, like Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio (see Daps Magic’s…
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Work Continues on Adventureland Treehouse at Disneyland
The Adventureland Treehouse continues to see progress being made in Adventureland at Disneyland. Inspired by the story of the Swiss Family Robinson, this is the ultimate treehouse. If you are anything like this humble reporter, it is a place that would be a dream to stay in overnight! For many months, scaffolding and scrims could…
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Lilou’s Dream of Meeting Princess Aurora Comes True
Little Lilou – who came to Disneyland Paris with her family thanks to the Rêves non-profit organization – had the magical opportunity to see her dream of meeting her favorite princess Aurora fulfilled during a special meet-and-greet session that was organized just for her. The family from Antibes got to enjoy a weekend filled with fun and…
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Images Released for First Two Episodes of Season Four of “Star Trek: Lower Decks”
Ahead of the arrival of the first two episodes of Star Trek: Lower Decks on Paramount+ on September 7, 2023, photos have been released that give a glimpse at what will be seen at the start of the fourth season. The first episode is called Twovix and the second is I Have No Bones Yet…
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
In Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Indy is off on his final adventure for the franchise. The film doesn’t start with the final adventure, however. It begins with Indiana Jones fighting against Nazi’s during World War II. This is the Indiana Jones that people know and love. An Indiana Jones who is in…
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Hulu Has (Critically Acclaimed) Movies Including “Theater Camp”, The Menu,” “The Banshees of Inisherin” and More!
This September, get ready to stream new, critically acclaimed film premieres and indulge in a variety of titles, including hilarious films like “Theater Camp,” the enticing allure of “The Menu,” the Oscar nominated and Golden Globe Award-winning gem “The Banshees of Inisherin,” among others, just in time for the Labor Day holiday weekend. Hulu Has…
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“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” is Boldly Going to Network Television on CBS
Since debuting in 2022, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has been viewable by Star Trek fans in the United States exclusively on Paramount+. This will soon be changing though. The adventures of Captain Pike and the crew of the Enterprise will soon be seen on CBS. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will be airing on…
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Brings Spooktacular Delights to Guests at Magic Kingdom
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is currently being offered at Magic Kingdom on select nights during the Halloween season at Walt Disney World Resort. This hard-ticketed event is a celebration of all that is Halloween with plenty of candy, entertainment, Disney characters in costumes, dance parties, and other special experiences. Some favorite things to experience includes:…
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Disney VFX Workers Move Toward Unionization
Visual effects workers took a significant step towards unionization this week at The Walt Disney Studios. This was done when they filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for an election to unionize. A supermajority of the 18 in-house VFX crew members at the studios signed authorization cards. This signals their desire to unionize. Over…
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Dancing Onto 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in October
The one that started it out, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, will soon be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. The release comes in October as Disney continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The Walt Disney Animation Studios’ first ever animated feature has been special restored and remastered for this release. Snow White and…
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A Haunted Expansion – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #675
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of ground to cover. This includes a discussion about the first look of Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana in EPCOT that was shared this week. The Geeks also discuss the announcements for the 50th anniversary of Knott’s Scary Farm. Then there is a new…
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Early Halloween Treats Arriving at Walt Disney World Resort
Halloween might technically be a little over two months away. However, the celebration of this spooky holiday has already begun at Walt Disney World Resort. Along with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, there are some fun merchandise offerings and also some fun treats! Disney has shared what Halloween treats are on the way throughout Walt Disney…
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Walt Disney World Resort to Close Water Park and Mini Golf Courses Due to Hurricane Idalia
While most operations are not being affected at Walt Disney World Resort by Hurricane Idalia, there are a couple of things that are closing. Today it was announced that Walt Disney World Resort will be closing Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park and also Winter Summerland Miniature Golf and Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf on August 30th. The announcement…
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More Investors Sue Disney Over Chapek-Era Costs and Reporter
Another group of investors has sued The Walt Disney Company over reports that were made during the tenure of then Disney CEO Bob Chapek. The suit alleges that Disney lied about losses incurred by Disney+, it’s streaming service. It says that this was done to make it look like Disney+ would achieve its goal of…
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Walt Disney World Reveals First Look at Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT
Walt Disney World has revealed a first look at Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana before it opens to the public in the not-so-distant future. This look comes after photos were released recently showing Imagineers testing this new area. Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana will allow guests to see and interact with water as…
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Disney Cruise Line Delays Reveal of Disney Treasure Due to Hurricane Idalia
Hurricane Idalia is set to be hitting Florida on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. This once-in-a-lifetime storm is projected to arrive on Florida’s coastline as a Category 3, nearly Category 4, storm. Ahead of the arrival of this hurricane, the Disney Cruise Line announced that it would be postponing its virtual reveal of the Disney Treasure…
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“Ahsoka” Debuts With 14 Million Views on Disney+
Last week the first two episodes of Ahsoka debuted on Disney+. This week, Disney+ is sharing that the first episode, Master and Apprentice, garnered 14 million views. A view is defined as total stream time divided by runtime available. These numbers made Ahsoka the most viewed globallly on Disney’s streaming service. “Ahsoka has become a fan…
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Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Grounds to Expand
Fans of the Haunted Mansion will soon have even more to geek out about. Today, the Disneyland Resort announced that the Haunted Mansion property will be expanding. The expanded grounds will create more space for an enhanced and immersive queue. This will continue the story and lore of the Haunted Mansion outside of those Haunted…