Author: Mr. Daps
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Transformed Knott’s Hotel To Debut in Fall 2023
The Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel has been undergoing a substantial transformation and will soon be debuting as the Knott’s Hotel. The hotel has been undergoing a multi-million-dollar renovation and the new name will honor the park’s founders, Walter and Cordelia Knott. Once completed, the Knott’s Hotel will be offering a “new expression of the ingenuity…
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Taking Final Cruise This Fall
The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser takes guests on an immersive cruise experience in a galaxy far, far away. However, this will soon change. Today Disney announced that the Halcyon will be going on its final cruise from September 28-30, 2023. The following statement was shared by Disney: The final voyage for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser…
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Disney Cancels Lake Nona Move as Florida Fued Continues
Disney has canceled its Lake Nona move in Florida which would have created 2,000 jobs in Florida and moved a significant portion of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products staff to the new home. In a memo to cast members, Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products said “Given the considerable changes that…
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Take a Look at Some of the Adventures Found on a Disney Cruise Line Trip to Alaska
The Disney Cruise Line is once again taking guests on beautiful cruises in Alaska. Perhaps one of the most people places in the world, the cruises give guests incredible views and adventures with a healthy dose of Disney magic. Along with the magic found onboard the ship, there are also multiple Disney Cruise Line Port…
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New Seasonal Menu Announced for Disney Hollywood Studios’ Brown Derby Restaurant
The Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a classic restaurant that is a solid fan favorite. The restaurant serves contemporary American fare and has announced a new summer menu. The culinary team at the Brown Derby has put together dishes that feature fresh ingredients that celebrate summer. Take a look below at the…
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Details About Live-Action “The Little Mermaid” Ariel’s Arrival at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort Revealed
It has been known for a while that Ariel from Disney’s upcoming live-action version of The Little Mermaid will be coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World in celebration of the movie this summer. Now there are some more details that have been revealed about when Ariel will be arriving and where she will be.…
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Special Streaming Deal Offered by Hulu for Disney Parks Fans!
For National Streaming Day this year, Hulu is offering a special deal for Disney Parks Fans. The deal was announced on the Disney Parks Blog and also through a video posted on social media, both of which can be seen below. With it, fans will be able to subscribe to Hulu and see shows like…
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DisneylandForward Vision Shared With Orange County Leaders
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, the DisneylandForward vision was shared with Orange County business leaders. Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock shared the vision for the future of the Disneyland Resort which includes new expansions for the theme park, parking, and retail spaces that are already currently in the Disneyland Resort boundaries. “To put it simply,…
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Influencing Magic #7 – How to Find Your Niche & Stand Out
On this episode of Influencing Magic, Mr. Daps and Annie share about how to find your niche. This discussion gives a definition of what a niche is and what it takes to pick one and find one. This episode also includes a guide to help pinpoint a niche so that you too can influence magic!…
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“Disney Cats & Dogs” Exhibit Heading to The Walt Disney Family Museum
Disney Cats & Dogs, a traveling exhibit that was originally presented in 2021 by the Walt Disney Animation Research Library, Walt Disney Archives, and Disney Japan at Matsuya Ginza—the historic department store in Tokyo, is coming to The Walt Disney Family Museum. This exhibit will be opening to the public on June 24, 2023, and…
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Off the Hook Unveils New Breakfast Menu at Aulani
There is a new breakfast menu that has been unveiled at Off the Hook at Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa. This poolside dining location offers grab-and-go breakfast fare (like magical Mickey waffles) from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM daily. The new breakfast menu has offerings that the whole family will enjoy. This includes the following…
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Disney+ Consumer Data To Inform Future Disney Parks Decisions
The future of Disney Parks could be coming from Disney+. Disney CFO Christine McCarthy spoke at the SVB MoffettNathanson Technology, Media & Telecom Conference earlier today and gave insight as to how Disney will be making decisions moving forward. One of the things that McCarthy mentioned is that intellectual property will still be a focus…
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Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3: Awesome Mix Vol. 3[2 LP] Now Available on Vinyl
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is currently in theaters. It should come as no surprise that it is accompanied by an incredible soundtrack, otherwise known as an Awesome Mix. This Awesome Mix is now available on Vinyl, which really is the best way to enjoy any Awesome Mix. This release includes 2 LP records…
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New Watercolor Magic Shot Revealed for Magic Kingdom by Disney PhotoPass
Disney PhotoPass has revealed a new Magic Shot for guests visiting the Magic Kingdom. This shot, which is offered in front of Cinderella Castle, turns the photo into basically a digital watercolor painting. Along with turning the picture into a watercolor, the Watercolor Magic Shot also removes people from the background of the photo as…
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Disney’s Unrivaled Commitment to Creativity and Innovation Brought to Life at 2023 Upfront Presentation
The Walt Disney Company on Tuesday highlighted its unrivaled position in the marketplace with announcements, clips, and trailers as part of its annual Upfront presentation at the North Javits Center in New York City. The presentation celebrated Disney’s distinctive, innovative approach to dynamic storytelling backed by technology. “Storytelling is what distinguishes Disney. We’ve been cultivating…
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The Electric Mayhem Are Now Billboard-charting Artists!
For decades The Electric Mayhem has been making music and making people happy with their performances on The Muppets Show, in Muppets movies, and in other places through the years. This includes a live performance in Outside Lands in 2016 and the Hollywood Bowl in 2017 and O2 in 2018. Now the band is appearing…
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“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” Heading to LA County Fair
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is now available on Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD. Along with the movie being available to watch at home now, there will also be an experience that will be found at the LA County Fair. At the LA County Fair, there will be a special pop-up photo booth…
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See Melissa McCarthy’s Transformation to Ursula for “The Little Mermaid”
Disney has released a new look at how Melissa McCarthy would transform into the role of Ursula when filming The Little Mermaid. This video shows what movie magic goes into making Ursula come alive for the live-action adaptation of this animated classic. See the video of how this iconic villain came to life on the…
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“Disney On Ice” Announces New Show With New Stories
Disney on Ice has announced that it is rolling out a new show that includes two new stories. This new show is the most ambitious show that Disney on Ice has mounted to date and includes 56 favorite Disney stars. It will also have the Disney on Ice debut of Frozen 2 and Raya and…
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What Bob Says – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #660
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of ground to cover with a lot of topics. The show starts with the news that reservations will be able to be modified without canceling them at the Disneyland Resort. The conversation then moves to the new Haunted Mansion trailer. This is followed by a…
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New Merchandise and Collectibles Arrive in Celebration of “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” 40th Anniversary
This year Star Wars: Return of the Jedi is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Recently, the movie was screened in theaters for a limited run (read our review here). Now, new merchandise and collectibles are being offered in celebration of this milestone. With the official 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi arriving on…
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Disneyland Resort to Enable Reservation Modifications Without Cancellation
Starting on May 17, 2023, the Disneyland Resort will be updating how guests can change their reservations. Currently, guests need to cancel a reservation and then make a new reservation if they want to modify a reservation to a different date or a different park. With limited amounts of reservations at all levels of tickets…
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Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro to Participate at the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications Conference
The Walt Disney Company has announced that Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products will be speaking at the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications Conference on May 22, 2023. The conference will be streamed on the Disney Investors page on its website as D’Amaro answers questions. It is expected that D’Amaro’s…
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Indiana Jones Movies and TV Series Heading to Disney+
Ahead of the arrival of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, there will be a lot of Indiana Jones content heading to Disney+. During the upfronts for The Walt Disney Company, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy announced that Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana…