Author: Mr. Daps
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Disney Store Launches Disney Eats Pizza Collection
The recently rebranded Disney Store has launched its Disney Eats Pizza Collection. This continues a a year-long trend of releasing new food-based merchandise each month. Next month, for example, will be the Disney Eats Macaron Collection. This month’s collection includes spirit jerseys (Disneyland and Walt Disney World), a Minnie Mouse Pizza Ear Headband, and a…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Closed Today Due to Rain
As the rain comes down around Southern California, Knott’s Berry Farm has announced that it will not be opening today. The California Marketplace is also remaining closed. This comes as an atmospheric river continues to bear down on the region. This led to the park closing early yesterday. Knott’s Berry Farm posted the following on…
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Dapper Day | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 20, 2011
On this day in 2011, the first Dapper Day took place at Disneyland. It is a fan-sponsored event designed as a day for people to “step out in style” in fashions inspired by the elegance of the 1950s and 60s. About 100 participants gathered that first day for a ride and photo op on the…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Closing Early Today Due to Inclement Weather
As the rain comes down around Southern California, Knott’s Berry Farm has announced that it will be closing its gates early today. The park will be closing at 4:00 this afternoon. The news was shared by Knott’s Berry Farm on social media with the following post: This closure continues a trend of early park closures…
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GEEK EATS: Knott’s Boysenberry Festival Tasting Card Offerings & Tips
The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival returns to Knott’s Berry Farm on March 8, 2024 and continues through April 22. This delicious festival is full of fun and also happens to be one of the most delicious times of year to visit Knott’s Berry Farm. One great way to experience the different dining options is with a…
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Disney Highlights 6 Festivals in 2024
Disney continues to lean into festival. This year, there seem to be more than ever before! Whether visiting the Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resorts, there are some really enjoyable festivals experience for guests of all ages. As people plan their trips to the Disney Parks in 2024, there are a lot of different possibilities…
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PICTORIAL: Final Day of Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession
The Lunar New Year celebration at Disney California Adventure has once again come and gone. This annual tradition celebrates Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean customs traditions and ran from January 23 through February 18. This year saw some fun surprises, like the arrival of Meilin Lee and her mother Ming Lee from Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red…
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Pluto and the Armadillo | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 19, 1943
On this day in 1943, the Mickey Mouse short ‘Pluto and the Armadillo’ was released. In the cartoon, Mickey throws a ball into the jungle for Pluto to fetch. Pluto is confused when he finds a rolled up armadillo that looks exactly like his ball. They make friends and begin to play, but Pluto gets…
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Disney’s Affordable Housing Plan Moves Forward After Narrowly Clearing Hurdle
A plan for affordable housing near Disney and West Horizon moved forward after narrowly clearing a hurdle this week. This came as neighbors voiced opposition to the project coming to the area. The proposal is for 1,400 units of mixed-income. Over 1,000 of them would be reserved as affordable. Some of the concerns from neighbors…
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Fantasyland Theater Electrified as Choirs and Artists Celebrate Gospel at Disneyland
The Fantasyland Theater was electrified on Saturday as various choirs and artists from around Southern California sang their hearts and souls out throughout the afternoon as a part of Celebrate Gospel. This celebration of gospel music is a part of the Disneyland Resort Black History Month celebrations. It was a day full of incredible music,…
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Tony Anselmo | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 18, 1960
On this day in 1960, voice actor, animator, and Disney Legend Tony Anselmo was born. A talented artist, Anselmo began working for Walt Disney Animation Studios in 1980. He contributed animation to 20 films during the Disney Renaissance. Anselmo is best known as the current voice of Donald Duck, taking over the role from Clarence…
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Anaheim Announces DisneylandForward Public Workshop
The City of Anaheim has announced a DisneylandForward Public Workshop for community members to see what this project looks like. This includes information about what an amended and updated development agreement would look like. It will also give community members the opportunity to comment on the proposal to Anaheim’s Planning Commission. This workshop will be…
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Dee Bradley Baker Talks Final Season of ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’
In just a few days, the final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch will begin streaming on Disney+. Since 2008, Dee Bradley Baker has been lending his voice to Star Wars animated series. In Star Wars: The Clone Wars Baker provided voices for all of the clone troopers. Since then, he has continued to…
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Minnie’s Fly Girls Charter Airline | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 17, 2012
On this day in 2012, the “Minnie’s Fly Girls Charter Airline” show debuted in Condor Flats at Disney California Adventure. Amanda, Pat, Kate, and Lee made up the flight crew who sang popular jazz and swing songs from the 1940s through the ‘60s. The aviatrix herself, Minnie Mouse, joined the crew to sing, dance, and…
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Justice Department Scrutinizing Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery’s Joint Sports Streaming Service
The Justice Department is scrutinizing the joint sports streaming service that was announced by Disney, Fox Corp, and Warner Bros. Discovery over concerns about potential harm to consumers, media competitors, and sports leagues. There will be a regulatory review that will happen once the joint venture venture agreement is completed. At this point, the companies…
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5 Things You Don’t Want to Miss at Knott’s Boysenberry Festival
The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is returning to Knott’s Berry Farm starting on March 8, 2024. This year it continues through April 28. This is a favorite springtime tradition in Southern California with plenty of different things to do, eat, drink, and experience! If you have just one day to visit this year’s Boysenberry Festival, it…
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Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite Sale Dates and Event Details Announced With Inspire Magic Key Holders Getting First Dibs
Dates have been announced for the sale of Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite tickets. This time around, things are a bit different with Magic Key holders not all getting the same early ticket sales date. This time, Inspire Magic Key holders will get a first shot at being tickets. This will be followed by…
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GEEK EATS: 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Food and Beverage Offerings
The 2024 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is returning to Walt Disney World Resort on February 28, 2024. It continues through May 27. During this time, EPCOT will be transformed into a beautiful flower-filled garden with incredible experiences that include some delicious food and beverage offerings. This year there will be 20 Outdoor Kitchens…
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Meryl Streep Returning to ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 4
After joining the cast of Only Murders in the Building in season 3 as Loretta Durkin, Meryl Streep will be returning in the 4th season as well. Loretta was in Oliver Putnum’s (Martin Short) musical and also became his love interest. At the end of the third season, she was offered a job in Los…
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Royal Caribbean – Harmony of the Seas | Daps Travels Review
The Harmony of the Seas is an Oasis-class cruise ship that is a part of the Royal Caribbean fleet. The ship has 2,747 staterooms and can accommodate 5,479 guests. The ship is 1,188.1 feet long and has seven neighborhoods on its 16 decks that are for passengers (18 decks in all). The seven neighborhoods include: These…
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The Ugly Dachshund | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 16, 1966
On this day in 1966, the live action comedy ‘The Ugly Dachshund’ was released in theaters. The film follows the misadventures of Brutus the Great Dane who was raised with Dachshunds and thinks he is one of them. When the pups get rowdy, Brutus gets blamed for the damage. His owners the Garrisons, played by…
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Knott’s Berry Farm to Celebrate Annual Boysenberry Festival and Will Also Debut the New Knott’s Hotel
One of the most delicious time of year at Knott’s Berry Farm is during its annual Boysenberry Festival. This year, the annual springtime celebration will be even more exciting as Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is celebrated alongside the debut of the new Knott’s Hotel. The Boysenberry Festival will begin on March 8 and continue through April…
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‘Only Murders in the Building’ Score Released on Vinyl on ‘Only Music in the Building’
The score for Only Murders in the Building is now available on vinyl record on an album called Only Music in the Building. This vinyl record has the score from all three seasons of the hit Hulu series that stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. The music is composed by Siddhartha Khosla. It…
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JJ Redick Joins Mike Breen, Doris Burke and Lisa Salters on ESPN’s Lead NBA Broadcast Team
ESPN on Thursday announced that analyst JJ Redick will join Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame broadcasters Mike Breen and Doris Burke to form ESPN and ABC’s new, lead NBA broadcast team. The trio will be joined by veteran reporter Lisa Salters. The team will call the NBA Finals on ABC, the Eastern Conference Finals, and marquee NBA…