Author: Mr. Daps
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Spaceship Earth to Come to Life at Night With New Light Show for EPCOT International Festival of Holidays
The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth begins at Walt Disney World on November 25, 2022 and continues through December 30th. When it does, there will be plenty of different ways to celebrate the holidays at EPCOT. Today, it was announced by Disney that there will be a new light show that…
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Mickey: The Story of a Mouse – Review by Mr. Daps
Mickey: The Story of a Mouse is precisely what the name implies. It is the story of Mickey Mouse from his origins to where he is today. Along the way, the ups and downs of this iconic character are shared by multiple people who are connected with him. As his story is being told, three…
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Take a Look at What is Coming to Disney+ in December 2022
Since launching on November 12, 2019, Disney+ has continued to add more programming each month. December 2022 continues that trend with new programming coming to the streaming service. Seeing that it is the holiday season, there will be some titles that will help celebrate the spirit of the season. This includes the premiere of Pentatonix:…
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The Final Trailer for “Avatar: The Way of Water” Arrives Ahead of December Theatrical Release
The final trailer for Avatar: The Way of Water has arrived ahead of the movie’s theatrical release on December 16, 2022. It comes as tickets go on sale for the movie. The trailer continues to show more of what will be seen when moviegoers return to Pandora next month. Check out the trailer below and…
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Day Twenty One: The Disneyland Railroad – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
One of the things I am most thankful for from Disney is the Disneyland Railroad. This is perhaps the easiest thing to be thankful for when I think of the wide range of things I’m thankful for from the many different parts of Disney. The Disneyland Railroad, formerly the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad, is…
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Kareem Daniel Out at Disney as Bob Iger Begins Restructuring The Walt Disney Company
Bob Iger has been back in charge at The Walt Disney Company for only a day and already he is restructuring the company in the image of how he sees things moving forward. One of the first changes is firing one of former CEO Bob Chapek’s top lieutenants Kareem Daniel. Iger sent out a memo…
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Disney+ Releases Photo and Videos of “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium”
Last night Disney+ livestreamed Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium. This is the final concert of Elton John in North America. The concert is being billed as “one of the greatest send-offs of all time” and included artists, entertainers, special guests, and thousands of adoring fans both at Dodger Stadium and also watching on…
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Columbia to Release Winter Wear Line Inspired by “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”
Columbia will be releasing a new winter wear line that is inspired by Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The line will include a Republic Parka, Ahsoka Tano Jacket, Republic Heavyweight Pullover, and a Republic Ball Cap. All will go on sale at 12:01 EST on December 2, 2022 on the Columbia website. Republic Parka $500…
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Meet the Goddaughter of Indiana Jones Ahead of “Indiana Jones 5” Arrival
This week there have been a lot of updates about the next Indiana Jones film. A first image of Indy has been released, the villain has been revealed, and it also was shared that Indiana Jones will be seen as a younger iteration of himself. Now, thanks to Empire Magazine, there is a first look…
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Disney Announces Casting of Brandy and Rita Ora to Next Installment of “Descendants” Franchise “The Pocketwatch”
Brandy Returns to her Role as Beloved Heroine Cinderella and Ora Portrays the Villainous Queen of Hearts in the upcoming movie from Disney Branded Television The Pair Join Previously Announced Cast Members China Anne McClain, Kylie Cantrall and Dara Reneé All-Star Cast Also Includes Malia Baker, Ruby Rose Turner, Morgan Dudley, Joshua Colley and Melanie Paxson …
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New Indiana Jones Movie to Feature Younger Indiana Jones
When Indiana Jones 5 arrives in theaters fans won’t just be seeing Indy in the twilight of his career and life, they will also be seeing him in his prime. As more details continue to be released about the film, it has been learned that a much younger Indiana Jones than one would expect to…
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Disneyland Resort Announces 2023 Return of Lunar New Year and Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
Today the Disneyland Resort announced the return of two fan favorite experiences in 2023. Both the Lunar New Year celebration and the Disney California Food & Wine Festival will be returning in the spring of 2023. The Lunar New Year celebration will be taking place from January 20 through February 15 and Disney California Adventure…
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The Changing of the Bobs – How Bob Iger Ended Up Taking the Role of Disney CEO Back From Bob Chapek
The news that Bob Iger has returned to the role of CEO of The Walt Disney Company has the Disney and business worlds buzzing. With the announcement that Bob Chapek was no longer with the company and Iger back, questions are being asked about how this all happened. CNBC has revealed a general overview of…
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Check Out These Disney Springs Holiday Offerings
Walt Disney World Resort is one of the merriest places to be during the holiday season. The parks, the hotel resorts, and also Disney Springs are all decked out for the holidays. At Disney Springs, there are a lot of things to enjoy during the holidays. The Disney Parks Blog shared a bunch of ways…
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The Walt Disney Company Releases Statement Announcing Bob Iger’s Appointment as CEO
On Sunday night, it was announced that Bob Iger would be returning to the role of CEO of The Walt Disney Company. This is a role he vacated in the spring of 2022. The internet quickly became a buzz as people discussed this unexpected change. The Walt Disney Company later released an official statement on…
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Bob Iger Returns to The Walt Disney Company as CEO
Bob Iger is once again the CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Tonight an email was sent out from Iger to Disney employees from Bob Iger announcing his return. Susan Arnold, Chairman of Disney’s Board of Directors also released a statement thanking Bob Chapek for his service to the company. “We thank Bob Chapek for…
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Day Twenty: Pixarmonic Orchestra – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
Today I am thankful for the Pixarmonic Orchestra. In 2018 the world of Pixar came to life at the Disneyland Resort like never before. During the summer of 2018, Pixar Fest was celebrated at the Disneyland Resort. With this eventually came the opening of Pixar Pier. Ahead of Pixar Pier’s opening, however, was the arrival…
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Marvel Studios Publicly Introduce New Black Panther With New Poster
The new Black Panther has been officially and publicly introduced as Marvel Studios released a new poster for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The poster shows the new Black Panther without a helmet on and arms crossed in the Wakandan salute. With the arrival of this new poster Marvel Studios is acknowledging that the window of…
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“Keep Our Oceans Amazing” Launched Ahead of “Avatar: The Way of Water“ Arrival
On December 16, 2022, Avatar: The Way of Water, the highly anticipated sequel to Avatar, will be arriving in theaters. Ahead of its arrival, Disney and Avatar have launched a new conservation initiative called “Keep Our Oceans Amazing.” The goal of this initiative is to raise awareness of the challenges facing oceans and marine life.…
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Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Awarded for Industry Excellence
This week, during the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo, the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) announced Disney Parks, Experiences and Products will receive three prestigious Thea Awards in 2023. In addition, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products also received nine Brass Ring Awards, which recognize global innovation and the unwavering spirit of the…
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Disenchanted – Mr. Daps’ Review
In Disenchanted the story that was started in Enchanted continues, albeit years later. Now Giselle and Robert have a baby. Together, with Morgan, they are discovering that life in a New York apartment may not everything they hoped for. In an effort to pursue their happily ever after, they move to suburbia. There, not everything…
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Check Out This Year’s Knott’s Merry Farm Merchandise!
Knott’s Berry Farm began its Knott’s Berry Farm Christmas celebration this weekend. Throughout the park, there is merriment to be found everywhere. This includes entertainment, decorations, a plethora of treats, booths with arts and crafts, and also some specialized holiday merchandise! The Daps Magic team, including Mr. Daps, Murray, Angela, Caitlyn, and Alicia were invited…
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Hyundai Joins Disney 100 Years of Wonder Celebration as First Official Sponsor
Hyundai is the Exclusive U.S. Automotive Partner for Disney100 Celebration in 2023• 360-degree Integrated Campaign to Include Experiential Activations, All-new Content and Advertising, Merchandising, Social Extensions and More FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. Nov. 15, 2022 – Hyundai Motor America celebrates Disney 100 Years of Wonder as the exclusive automotive partner for Disney100. The celebration, which honors the…
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El Capitan Theatre Hosting “Willow” Screening and Q&A with Warwick Davis, Ron Howard, and More!
On November 28, 2022, the El Capitan Theatre is hosing a special screening of Willow that will also include a Q&A with the director of the film, Ron Howard. He will be joined by cast members from both the original film and also the new Disney+ series. This includes Warwick Davis, Kevin Pollack, Dempsey Bryk,…