Author: Mr. Daps
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Happy 4th of July! – Looking Back at Patriotic Moments at the Parks!
Happy 4th of July! We hope you are having an absolutely wonderful and safe day celebrating the 245th birthday of the United States of America. Walt Disney was known for his patriotism. It started at a young age when Walt Disney showed up to school as President Abraham Lincoln. Dressed as Lincoln, Disney recited the…
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Check Out This Special Look at Star Wars: Visions!
Today at Anime Expo Lite, Disney+ revealed the names for all seven of the Japanese animation studios that will be bringing Star Wars: Visions to life. Fans were also given a special look at the unique talents and perspectives that will be bringing these different shorts to life. The seven studios are Kamikaze Douga, Geno Studio…
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It’s Time to Celebrate! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week Mr. DAPs shares the top five Disney and geek headlines as covered by DAPS MAGIC. This week there is a lot to celebrate! First off, runDisney is returning to in person events! It was announced that the first in person event will be held later this year at…
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Kermit the Frog to Join 4th of July Celebrations in “A Capitol Fourth”
Kermit the Frog will be one of many celebrities joining this year’s 4th of July celebration on PBS. A Capitol Fourth will feature Kermit and many others who are joining host Vanessa Williams with tributes and performances from around the country on Sunday night celebrating the 245th birthday of the nation. “I am so honored…
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EPCOT Forever Lights Up The Night Over World Showcase Lagoon With Return to EPCOT!
The skies above World Showcase Lagoon came to life on the evening of July 1, 2021 as the fireworks spectacular EPCOT Forever returned to Walt Disney World Resort. This show highlights the “themes of innovation, exploration, imagination and celebration at the core of the park’s past, present and future.” Disney guests braved the rain for…
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Happily Ever After Returns to the Skies of Magic Kingdom
Fireworks have returned to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. On a rainy night, thousands of guests camped out to watch as Happily Ever After was presented to the public for the first time since closing with the parks in March 2021. To say the night was magical would be an understatement. However wet…
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Black Widow Debuts New Look at Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure
Black Widow’s movie will be arriving in theaters in just one week! In the meantime, guests visiting Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure will get to see Natasha Romanoff in her new snowsuit. Black Widow will be seen in this outfit, as seen in the movie, on the rooftops of the Avengers HQ fighting Taskmaster…
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Disneyland Resort Explores Options for Steakhouse 55 Location
Many dining locations and restaurants are reopening at the Disneyland Resort as things continue to return to the new normal. In previous weeks, DAPS MAGIC has reported on many of these dining locations being reopened. One restaurant that hasn’t received a reopening date is Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel. DAPS MAGIC has learned from…
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Mickey’s PhilharMagic Getting New Coco Sequence on July 17th
Disney and Pixar’s Coco will soon have a presence in Mickey’s PhilharMagic. A new scene will be added to the attraction that is found at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort, and also Disneyland Paris that will be based on the musical number Un Poco Loco. It will…
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Disney Junior’s La Fabrique des Rêves Opens at Disneyland Paris
Marne-la-Vallée, the 1 st July 2021 – After it re-opened to the public on June 17, Disneyland Paris today announces another great news programming for its first show of the year. And this is a new and exclusive production at Walt Disney Studios Park. See you at the 1 st of July with The Making of Disney Junior Dreams. Disney Junior’s La…
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Disney and Pixar’s Luca Swimming to Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on August 3
Disney and Pixar’s Luca will soon be available on Digital, 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD. On August 3rd, this film will be available on those formats and also include bonus features around the making of the film. This will include some new featurettes, two alternate openings, and deleted scenes. Luca takes place along the…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Extended Hours Details for Disney Resort Hotel Guests
Walt Disney World Resort has announced details for extended hours perks Disney Resort hotel guests ahead of the celebration of its 50th anniversary. The celebration begins on October 1st. Guests of the Disney Resort hotels will soon be able to experience select attractions at all of Walt Disney World Resorts’ theme parks early every day.…
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Mickey’s Mix Magic Lights Up The Skies Over Disneyland Days Ahead of Official Arrival
Tonight Mickey’s Mix Magic brought the skies above Disneyland to life. This comes just days before it officially returns to the Disneyland Resort. In what was apparently a test run for the show, a fireworks show returned to the Disneyland Resort in a way the public could see. Recently, fireworks were utilized for the opening…
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Production Has Begun on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
The head of Marvel Studios has confirmed to Variety that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has begun production. The movie will see Ryan Coogler again returning to direct the film. Feige also said that all of the original cast would be returning as well. This presumably includes Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright, Daniel Kaluuya, Winston Duke, Lupita…
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The Simpsons Assemble! Disney+ Announces New Short “The Good, The Bart, And The Loki” Premiering July 7
BURBANK, Calif. (June 30, 2021) – Today, Disney+ announced “The Good, The Bart, and The Loki,” a new Marvel-themed short from “The Simpsons” premiering Wednesday, July 7. In the new short coming exclusively to Disney+, Loki is banished from Asgard once again and must face his toughest opponents yet: the Simpsons and Springfield’s mightiest heroes. The…
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Fireworks First, What’s Next? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1139 (#562)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks start off by having fun talking about the return of fireworks to Disneyland and Walt Disney World. This includes chatting about favorite fireworks shows, favorite places to watch, and a few tips. Moving on, they discuss the reveal of the new rooms at Disney’s…
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A Day at Tokyo Disneyland – A First Time Trip Report From a Mother with Her Two Boys
Christy shares about a day at Tokyo Disneyland with her two boys. This day also happened to be her first time to Tokyo Disneyland. When I learned we would be living in Japan for a few years, Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea were two of the first items to make the bucket list. Yesterday, I had…
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Walt Disney World Gives Look at Reimagined Citricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Walt Disney World Resort has given a look at the newly reimagined Citricos that is inside Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This lovely dining establishment takes its cue designs from Mary Poppins Returns. The restaurant will be opening on July 15, 2021. Bookings will begin on July 1, 2021. Once there, guests will be…
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Trailer Released for Playing With Sharks by National Geographic Ahead of Disney+ Arrival
From Two-Time Emmy®-Nominated Director Sally Aitken, the Documentary Premieres Friday, July 23, on Disney+ Today, Disney+ revealed the official trailer and key art for “Playing with Sharks” from National Geographic Documentary Films. A true pioneer in both underwater filmmaking and shark research, Valerie Taylor is a living legend and icon in the underwater world whose life’s work…
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Walt Disney World Introduces 2022-2023 Ambassador Team
This morning in a ceremony at EPCOT the 2022-22023 Walt Disney World Ambassador team was introduced. Raevon Redding and Ali Manion were announced as the new Ambassadors for Walt Disney World Resort. According to an Instagram post by Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle, they will be come the Resort’s “Emissaries of Goodwill” as…
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Disney Cruise Line Postpones First Test Cruise
The Disney Cruise Line has postponed its first test cruise after participants had inconsistent COVID-19 tests. The Disney Dream had been scheduled to depart on Tuesday June 29, 2021 with 300 employees who had volunteered to participate in the cruise. Now, because of the inconsistent test results, the test cruise has been postponed until July.…
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More Restaurants Reopening at Disneyland Resort in July
Things continue to move towards a full reopening at the Disneyland Resort after the parks finally were opened again this spring. More restaurants continue to reopen giving guests more dining options at the Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Park Harbour Galley (opening July 1; mobile order available) Hungry Bear Restaurant (opening July 1; mobile order available) Refreshment Corner (opening July…
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Disney+ Releases Loki Mid-Season Sneak Peek
Today Disney+ released the mid-season sneak peek for Loki. Halfway through the season starring Tom Hiddleston, Loki is released exclusively on Disney+ every Wednesday. Loki Description Marvel Studios’ “Loki” features the God of Mischief as he steps out of his brother’s shadow in a new series that takes place after the events of “Avengers: Endgame.”…
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New Star Wars LEGO Set Changes Boba Fett’s Ship Name
A new LEGO set for The Mandalorian indicates that Boba Fett’s ship now has a new name. Previously called Slave I, Star Wars appears to be leaving this name behind. The LEGO set now calls the ship Boba Fett’s Starship. James Burns of Jedi News interviewed LEGO Star Wars Design Director Jens Kronvold Frederiksen and Lead…