Author: Mr. Daps
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54 Years of the Haunted Mansion
Today the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland celebrates its 54th anniversary. Since opening originally in 1969, it has been a fan favorite as the happy haunts bring spirited delight to those who make their way through its spooky halls. Haunted Mansion History The Haunted Mansion took many years to come to be. Walt Disney had the…
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LIVEBLOG: The Walt Disney Company 3rd Quarter Financial Results
Join Mr. Daps as he liveblogs the 3rd Quarter Financial Results call for The Walt Disney Company. The call begins at 1:30 PM PT on August 9, 2023, and will have Disney CEO Bob Iger sharing the results for Q3 of 2023. Join the conversation as results are revealed during this liveblog and call. What…
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shopDisney Deal: Up to 40% Off Adult Clothing, Accessories & More
Today shopDisney is offering a deal that gives discounts of up to 40% off adult clothing, accessories, & more. The deal runs all day until midnight. Included with the discount offerings are Loungefly Mini Backpacks, Legacy Lightsabers, apparel, mugs, and a whole lot more. The full collection can be found on shopDisney here. Below is…
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Disney+ Subscribers to Receive Early Access to Ahsoka Merchandise
Disney+ subscribers will receive early access to Ahsoka merchandise when the new Star Wars series premieres on Disney’s streaming service on August 23, 2023. The merchandise will be on shopDisney and available to Disney+ subscribers before the general public from August 23 – 31, 2023. During this exclusive window, eligible subscribers will be able to visit shopdisney.com…
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Photos/Video: Halloween Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland Resort
This last week Halloween merchandise has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. It came several days before the Halloween merchandise arrived on shopDisney. Throughout the Disneyland Resort, Halloween merchandise can be found and purchased. Some of it is already selling out. Reportedly, these items could be restocked. Daps Magic team member Angela stopped by the Disneyland…
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Captain EO: The Movie? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #672
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the Geeks give an update on the CHOC Walk Pickle Milkshake Challenge, talk about new Halloween merchandise at Disney, discuss the newest show coming out from the Peanuts, and also talk about what a Captain EO would look like. Oh yea, there is also a new Indy Cam with…
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Amazon Offers Disney “Off to College” Line of Merchandise
It’s hard to believe that it is already the time of year when students are gearing up to return to school or head off to college. Yet, here we are. Soon students will be picking up backpacks, laptops, and books and make their way to class as the fall semester gets started again. For those…
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2023 ESPN Events Invitational Matchups Announced For Thanksgiving College Basketball Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
The 2023 ESPN Events Invitational first round matchups have been announced for the college basketball tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex during Thanksgiving weekend. The tournament takes place November 23 – 26 at Walt Disney World Resort. This men’s college basketball tournament includes some solid teams, including four favorites on Thanksgiving Day: Penn State…
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ESPN to Launch ESPN BET in a New Agreement with PENN Entertainment
ESPN today announced an agreement with PENN Entertainment to launch ESPN BET, a branded sportsbook for fans in the United States. PENN Entertainment will rebrand its current sportsbook and relaunch as ESPN BET, effective this Fall in the 16 legalized betting states where PENN Entertainment is licensed. The rebrand includes the mobile app, website, and…
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Former Governors and Lawmakers Say Governor DeSantis’ Disney Retaliation Hurts Florida
A collection of former governors, lawmakers, and even White House officials have come together against Governor DeSantis’ retaliation against Disney. The group of mostly Republican former officials said that DeSantis’ actions are like the autocratic actions of the governments of both Russia and China. They also said that the Governor’s decision to take over the…
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Disney Releases New Trailer for “LEGO® Disney Princess: The Castle Quest”
An exciting new adventure begins today with the release of the official trailer and key art for “LEGO® Disney Princess: The Castle Quest.” The all-new animated special from Disney Princess and the LEGO Group will premiere August 18 on Disney+, leading into the World Princess Week celebration. In “LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest,” Tiana,…
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Disney Task Force is Exploring AI and Ways It Could Cut Costs Across the Company
A Disney task force has been created to explore the potential that comes with AI and also ways to cut costs. The task force was created earlier this year before the writer’s strike in Hollywood. The task force is seeking to see how AI can be applied across different ways across the entertainment company. Currently…
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Updated Menu Revealed for Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Starting on August 9th, Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will be offering a new updated menu. The new additions to the menu look to be both colorful and tasty additions that will give guests the chance to enjoy sweet, savory, or a little of both, depending on what they feel. Disney…
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Photos/Video: San Fransokyo Square Continues to Bring More of the World of “Big Hero 6” to Disney California Adventure
San Fransokyo Square is set to be officially open to the public by the end of August. Leading up to the completion of this new area of Disney California Adventure, there are a lot of fun details to discover and watch come to life. When it is finished, guests will be able to enter the…
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Marvel Studios VFX Workers Take First Steps Toward Unionization
While SAG-AFTRA and WGA union members are on strike, another group has voted to become a part of a union. VFX workers at Marvel Studios have voted to start the unionization process as well. This is a first in the industry and could lead to changes in how movies are made. Vulture is reporting that…
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“Rogers: The Musical” Composer Explains Why Bucky Barnes Doesn’t Have a Bigger Role in the Show
This summer at the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure, fans have been able to experience Rogers: The Musical. This is a musical telling of the story of Stever Rogers, or Captain America, that is being offered on a limited basis at the Disneyland Resort. For some fans, a big question has come up while…
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Meet the Author of “Together: A Pixar Musical Adventure,” Thomas Maurion
Together: A Pixar Musical Adventure is now being presented in Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris. This new charming show was written by Thomas Maurion. Maurion actually started on the stage and his career has grown and changed to writing for the stage. Disneyland Paris has released an interview with Maurion about his career…
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How Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Kept Its Fire Burning at the Box Office
When Pixar’s Elemental debuted in June it was more spark than fire. The animated film—which is set in a world of elements and is centered around the love story of the fiery Ember and the wishy-washy Wade—made roughly $30 million at the domestic box office for its opening weekend. However, it didn’t attract the usual masses for…
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Mickey and Friends runDisney Medals Revealed for 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Ahead of the 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, the runDisney Medals have been revealed for this big event. The 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend takes place from January 3 – 7, 2024 and the medals for this special event are themed around Mickey and Friends. Take a look at the medals that runners…
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shopDisney Reveals Halloween Merchandise Lineup
Halloween is starting to show up in the parks and now it is also showing up on shopDisney. Today shopDisney released quite the lineup of Halloween merchandise. This includes apparel, costumes, decorations, and quite the array of other spooky items. Below are some of the highlights of this year’s Halloween merchandise lineup: Minnie Mouse Sequin…
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Marvel Studios “I Am Groot” Season Two Headed to Disney+ on September 6
The second season of I Am Groot is headed to Disney+ on September 6, 2023. The announcement today was made due to it being National Tree Day yesterday, Sunday, August, 6, 2023. The second season will include five new I Am Groot shorts. New images, key art, and a trailer were released ahead of the…
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Disney’s Live-Action “The Little Mermaid” Swims to Disney+ on September 6
Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid is currently available for digital download and soon it will also be available on Disney+. Today Disney announced that the live-action musical retelling of the animated classic will be arriving on Disney+ on September 6, 2023. The Little Mermaid initially opened in theaters in May and garnered $542 at the…
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Photos/Video: Haunted Mansion Exhibit at Disneyland
With the arrival of Haunted Mansion in theaters (review here), an exhibit has materialized in the Opera House at Disneyland for the film. The exhibit includes concept art, props, and also the dress worn by Jamie Lee Curtis in the film as Madame Leoto. Another similar exhibit is coming to Walt Disney World and will…
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Sunday Spotlight: Frozen – Live at the Hyperion
Welcome back to another Sunday Spotlight! This week we take a look back at Frozen – Live at the Hyperion. This theatrical recreation of Frozen was presented at Disney California Adventure from May 2016 through March 2020. The show basically followed the plotline that was seen in Frozen, the musical movie that was released by…