Author: Mr. Daps
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Almond Sweet Corn Cake from Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – Geek Eats Disney Recipe
The Almond Sweet Corn Cake is a dessert that is currently being offered at Peco’s Bill’s Tall Tall Inn and Cafe during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. This party takes place on select nights through October 31, 2022. This is a dessert that is sweet and has subtle corn flavors that pair…
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MagicBand+ Details Revealed for Disneyland Resort Including Park Entry Ability
MagicBand+ will be arriving at the Disneyland Resort this fall. The wearable technology has been in use in different iterations at Walt Disney World Resort for years. They also could be used at Aulani to unlock the magic. The most recent iteration, MagicBand+, launched earlier this summer at Walt Disney World Resort. MagicBand+ is a…
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Porto’s Bakery & Cafe Heading to the Disneyland Resort
Porto’s Bakery & Cafe will soon be joining other dining establishments in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. Known for its pastries and desserts along with California-Cuban-inspired dishes, Porto’s is a Southern California classic. The announcement about the new Downtown Disney District was made during the D23 Expo’s parks and resorts panel by…
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Ghost Pepper Nachos – A Food Review by Mr. DAPs
It isn’t often that I sit down and write a food review. However, today is one of those rare days where I sit and recount and review a specific food item at the Disneyland Resort. In this case, it is the Ghost Pepper Nachos that are currently a seasonal offering at Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk…
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Magic and Mayhem Are Back at Coke Corner as Musical Chairs Returns to Disneyland
For years, once a day at Refreshment Corner on Main Street, USA has been even more magical and full of mayhem. This is thanks to the Mad Hatter, Alice in Wonderland, and sometimes others who join the piano player for a one-a-day game of Musical Chairs. This simple game becomes more complicated and humorous as…
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Here’s the Most Recent Willow Trailer Ahead of November Arrival on Disney+
Willow will be arriving on Disney+ on November 30, 2022. This highly anticipated series has been showcased at events like Star Wars Celebration and most recently the D23 Expo. At the expo, a new trailer was released ahead of its arrival on Disney’s streaming service. The return of Willow Ufood comes 30 years after the…
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Disney’s Current Movie Release Schedule for 2023-2024
Disney has updated its release schedule for 2023-2024. With this updated release, there is some clarity as to when some highly anticipated movies will be released from across the many different studios owned by The Walt Disney Company. Since the challenges that the pandemic brought to the industry, movie release schedules have been thrown upside-down…
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Garden Grove to Be Home of Future Nickelodeon Hotel & Resort
Garden Grove has approved the sale and development of new land for a new Nickelodeon Hotel & Resort. The new Nickelodeon property will include the hotel and also water slides and a lazy river. It received the green light from the Garden Grove City Council for land to be sold to a developer who will…
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The Future of Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort is Pixar Place Hotel
Last weekend there were multiple announcements made about upcoming happenings at the Disneyland Resort at the D23 Expo. This included new entertainment, attractions, dining options, and the arrival of the Incredible Hulk at Avengers Campus! There was also news about the transformation that has already begun for Paradise Pier Hotel at the Disneyland Resort. This…
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Mickey Mouse One: Walt’s Plane Heading for New Home in Palm Springs
“Mickey Mouse One” also known as Walt’s Plane, a Grumman Gulfstream I, is on its way to its new home in Palm Springs. This comes after it made its grand return at the D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center. From September 9 – 11, Walt Disney’s plane could be seen on display along with an accompanying…
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Disneyland Paris’ ‘Disney D-Light’ Show Named Best Live Entertainment 2022 by Park World Excellence Awards
Created especially for the 30th Anniversary of Disneyland Paris, Disney D-Light was named Best Live Entertainment 2022 by Park World Excellence Awards in London on 14 September. This outdoor show – featuring a dazzling nighttime drone display – is the result of a successful collaboration between Disneyland Paris and Bordeaux-based Dronisos, an official technology supplier, indicating…
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More Stars Added to ABC’s Upcoming ‘Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration’ Special
On Thursday, December 15, 2022, there will be a very special live performance of Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration. This will have H.E.R. playing the role of Belle. At the D23 Expo last weekend, it was announced that there are more stars heading to the production that has Jon M. Chu set to…
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Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara – Mr. Daps’ Book Review
Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara, written by Emily Zemler, takes an in-depth look at Disney princesses throughout the history of The Walt Disney Company. Starting at the very beginning, it traces through Disney’s history through the stories of the princesses that have had their stories through the years. This includes those that have been animated,…
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‘Bear in the Big Blue House’ Heading to Disney+
Seasons 1-4 of Bear in the Big Blue House is heading to Disney+. The series is arriving on Disney’s streaming service on October 19, 2022. It was announced this week. The show originally debuted in 1997 and ran through 2006 on Disney Channel during Playhouse Disney. Originally it was developed and produced by the Jim…
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Thor: Love and Thunder – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
Thor has been through a lot as he has gone on quest after quest. As Thor: Love and Thunder starts, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is on a quest for inner peace. This quest is disrupted however by the galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale) who seeks to eradicate all of the gods.…
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Have a Very Merry Birthday at The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland is all about un-birthdays, but now Alice in Wonderland is one of two themes that are available for birthday parties at The Walt Disney Family Museum. The Walt Disney Family Museum utilizes its unique location and facility to add some extra magic to a birthday celebration. Currently, there…
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Here is What is Coming to Disney+ in October 2022
Disney+ continues to have more content added to its library. October will be offering plenty of new content including the premiere of Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi, season two premiere of Big Shot, and more Andor, Dancing with the Stars, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, and many other titles! Take a look below at…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort announces new surprises in 2023 from 100 Years of Wonder to the world’s first World of Frozen
HONG KONG, September 12, 2022 – To commemorate 17th anniversary celebration at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, a new line-up of exciting events is announced today for the year 2023! The new year is bound to be a magical and memorable time of non-stop festivities for the 100 Years of Wonder, celebrating 100 years since The Walt…
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Pictorial: Disney+ Celebrates ‘Andor’ With Special Launch Event in Hollywood
Disney+ celebrated the launch of Andor with a special launch event in Hollywood. Multiple members of the cast and crew for the upcoming Star Wars series from Lucasfilm were on hand for the event. This included stars Diego Luna, Genevieve O’Reilly, Adria Arjona, Kyle Soller, Fiona Shaw and Ben Bailey Smith and also filmmakers Tony…
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Immersive Avatar Exhibit Heading to Shanghai Disney Resort
A new immersive exhibit based on the world of Avatar is headed to Shanghai Disney Resort. Avatar: Explore Pandora will be arriving at Shanghai Disneyland on September 22, 2022 and stay through March 2023. The exhibit will be available from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily during park hours. This will give guests the chance…
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The Mandalorian and Grogu Headed to Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in November
The Mandalorian and Grogu are heading to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland in November. The announcement came from A Boundless Future: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products panel at D23 Expo 2022 last weekend. Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro was joined on stage during the panel by Jon Favreau to talk about…
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runDisney Returns to Disneyland Resort in 2024
runDisney races are returning to the Disneyland Resort in 2024. The announcement was made during a presentation by Josh D’Amaro at the D23 Expo 2022. The races were discontinued for the Disneyland Resort in 2018 during a time when construction was ramping up for new lands and experiences. Since then the Disneyland Resort has added…
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EPCOT – Celebrating 40 Years of Inspiration, Imagination, and Possibility
On October 1, 1982, EPCOT Center opened its gates for the first time. Originally pitched by Walt Disney as the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, EPCOT Center has always been about imagination, innovation, and the possibility of a better tomorrow. This was something Walt Disney was very excited about. During a video shot to share…
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Looking at the Reimagined Mickey’s Toontown as Seen at D23 Expo’s Wonderful World of Dreams Pavilion
The Wonderful World of Dreams Pavilion this year had several different displays that gave a look at new and exciting things from around the globe that Disney Parks, Experiences and Products has in the works. This includes a look at Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, some of the robotics used by Imagineering,…