Author: Mr. Daps
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Walt Disney World Half Marathon Shortened Due to Weather
The Walt Disney World Half Marathon has been shortened on account of a less than favorable weather report. A posting on the runDisney website made the announcement. Along with changing the length of the course, the start time has also been modified to start 15 minutes earlier. The following announcement was posted on the runDisney…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Announces Pass Perks Challenge
Knott’s Berry Farm will be inviting guests to experience its Peanuts Celebration later this month. From January 27 through February 25, Knott’s will be the place to be for any fans of Charlie Brown and the gang. Today Knott’s announced a perk for Annual Passholders who want to bring their friends to the Peanuts Celebration.…
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T-Mobile Adds Hulu to Streaming Suite
T-Mobile subscribers will soon be able to watch Hulu as a part of a new Hulu on Us offer. Starting on January 24, Hulu will be included at no extra cost as a part of T-Mobile’s plan, Go5G Next. Both new and existing Go5G Next will be able to access Hulu at no additional cost. The…
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Tickets Now Available for D23 Member Preview: Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume Exhibit at the Birmingham Museum of Art
Tickets are now available for the D23 Member Preview: Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume Exhibit at the Birmingham Museum of Art. This event will allow D23 members the opportunity to get an early look at the Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume Exhibit ahead of its opening at the Birmingham Museum…
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‘World of Color – ONE’ and ‘Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration’ Returning to Paradise Bay at Disney California Adventure
The Disneyland Resort announced today the return of World of Color – ONE to Paradise Bay at Disney California Adventure. This nighttime spectacular debuted during the 100th anniversary celebration of The Walt Disney Company. This show reminds viewers about the power of a single action to make change. Just like a drop of water, it…
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Weathervane Installed on Magic Kingdom’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Built by Louisiana Master Blacksmith
A weathervane has been installed atop Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. This weathervane is custom made by Louisiana’s master blacksmith, Darryl Reeves. Darryl is a 3rd generation master blacksmith and also a Vietnam Veteran. In New Orleans, one can barely walk two blocks before seeing metalwork he has created. His work can be found…
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D23 Unveils 2024 Gold Member Collector Set
One of the fun perks of being a D23 Gold Member is the collector set that comes each year. Each year these collector sets are completely different from the last. 2024 is no exception. D23 has revealed what the 2024 Gold Member Collector Set will be and it is magical. This year the collector set…
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Mickey’s Mix Magic Returns to Disneyland
On Monday, January 8, 2023, Mickey’s Mix Magic will be returning to Disneyland to light up the night. This nighttime spectacular will be presented nightly through March 21st. It will then take a brief break while Wondrous Journeys lights up the skies above Disneyland before it returns on April 15th and continues to entertain guests…
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The Tortoise and the Hare | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 5, 1935
On this day in 1935, the classic Aesop’s fable “The Tortoise and the Hare” was released as a ‘Silly Symphony’ cartoon. Toby Tortoise teaches Max Hare the famous lesson that slow and steady wins the race. Toby beats the odds to prevail over Max, who is distracted from the race when he stops to show…
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What’s on Mr. Daps’ Desk? – “Living The Beatles Legend”
On this week’s episode of Geeks Corner, Mr. Daps shared a new book he is reading during the What’s on Mr. Daps’ Desk? segment of the show. The book this week was Living The Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans by Kenneth Womack. Below is information about this book. Living The Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of…
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Charter’s Spectrum TV Select Customers Now Get Disney+ Basic
Starting today, Charter’s Spectrum TV Select customers are able to access Disney+ Basic. This is the version of Disney+ with ads and comes at no additional charge for all of Charter’s Spectrum TV Select packages. This gives Spectrum customers access to all of the Disney, Star Wars, Pixar, Marvel, and National Geographic programming that is…
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New Disney Munchlings Arrive on shopDisney
There are new Disney Munchlings now on shopDisney. Most of these are a part of the Seasonal Snacks collection. They include plush, a pin, ear headband, mystery plush, crossbody bag, and an ornament to name a few. There are also deals to be found currently on shopDisney on previously released Disney Munchlings. Below is a…
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Disney Releases Statement on Passing of Glynis Johns
Glynis Johns, the actor who brought Winifred Banks to life in Mary Poppins, passed away at the age of 100. With a career that spanned eight decades, Johns was a prolific actor on the big screen, small screen, and also on the stage. Beyond Mary Poppins, she appeared in The Sword in the Rose, While…
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ESPN and NCAA Reach New, Eight-Year Media Rights Agreement
ESPN and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) have reached a new, eight-year agreement beginning Sept. 1, 2024, for NCAA championships media rights. The deal includes domestic rights to a record 40 NCAA championships – 21 women’s and 19 men’s events – and international rights to those same NCAA championships plus the Division I men’s…
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‘Mary Poppins’ Actor Glynis Johns Dead at 100
Glynis Johns has passed away at the age of 100. Her publicist Mitch Clem confirmed the sad news saying that she had died of natural causes. Disney fans will recognized Johns as Winifred Banks in Mary Poppins. However, her career spanned over eight decades. During this, she appeared in over 60 movies and 30 plays. During this…
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Disneyland Resort to Resume Sales of Magic Keys
The Disneyland Resort will be resuming sales of Magic Keys starting on January 10, 2024. When sales resume, all four Magic Keys will be once again available for purchase. New sales of Magic Keys have been on hold with only renewals available. Below is a look at the details and prices for the four Magic…
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GEEK EATS: EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 Foods
The 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will be running this year from January 12 through February 19. This festival is a celebration of arts of all types. From music to cuisines, there will be be plenty of different experiences for guests to enjoy at EPCOT during this festival. Ahead of the arrival of…
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New Kermit Cuddleez Plush Arrives on shopDisney
A new Kermit Cuddleez Plush is now available on shopDisney. This Kermit plush makes it a little bit easier to be green as you snuggle at this nearly 28″ long version of the world’s most beloved frog. Details can be found below. Kermit Cuddleez Plush – Large 27 1/2” Details: Purchase Kermit Cuddleez Plush – Large 27…
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GUIDE: Where to Watch Star Trek Movies and Series on Streaming Services
For awhile it seemed that Paramount+ was going to become the streaming home for all Star Trek. However, as time has gone by, this hasn’t proven to be the case. As the streaming environment changes, so do the homes for different Star Trek movies and films. This can make things difficult for Star Trek fans…
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Buddy Baker | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 4, 1918
On this day in 1918, composer, orchestrator, and Disney Legend Norman “Buddy” Baker was born. He had an extensive music career at Disney that began in the mid-1950s. In all, Baker penned almost 200 scores for Disney movies, TV, and the theme parks, including for EPCOT Center, the Mickey Mouse Club, and “Grim Grinning Ghosts”…
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Director of New Star Wars Film Shares Opinion on Future of Star Wars
A new Star Wars film is on the way that continues the story of Rey. This new film will also have a woman directing it, a first for a movie in the franchise. Director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. She also is the first person of color to direct a Star Wars film as well. In a recent…
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New ‘Echo’ Featurette Looks at Maya Lopez’s Choctaw History and Legacy
A new featurette for Echo takes a look at Maya Lopez’s Choctaw history and legacy ahead of the series’ arrival on Disney+ and Hulu on January 9, 2024. The arrival of Echo sees Maya returning home to Oklahoma and the Choctaw Nation. This is in contrast to New York City, where she was last seen.…
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Disney Gets Beat at 2023 Box Office By Universal
Disney has been knocked from its top spot at the box office in 2023 by Universal. With 17 films released in 2023, Disney slipped to the second spot behind Universal. Universal brought in $4.907 billion globally at the box office with movies like The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Oppenheimer and M3GAN among its 24 films…
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The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal First Quarter 2024 Financial Results Via Webcast
BURBANK, Calif., January 3, 2024 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal first quarter 2024 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Results will be released after the close of regular trading on February 7, 2024. To listen…