Author: Mr. Daps
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Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy to Open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in March
Fans of Disney-Pixar’s Cars have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This new experience, it was announced this week, will be arriving at Walt Disney World on March 31, 2019. When young racers come to Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, they will be welcomed into the world of…
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Sunday Spotlight: Casey Jr. Circus Train
In the heart of Fantasyland the Casey Jr. Circus Train takes guests on a ride through Storybook Land. This charming opening year attraction is not only fun to ride, but it also has an interesting history. The attraction, based on the train in Dumbo, takes guests through the many stories that can be found in Storybook Land.…
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Mix it Up – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there are a lot of headlines to cover from around the Disney and geek worlds. At Disneyland, it’s all about the new offerings that have arrived for Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration. At Pixar, it’s all about Lee Unkrich departing after 25 years.…
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Disney Parks Around the Globe to Celebrate the Year of the Pig for Chinese New Year!
This year’s Chinese New Year will be celebrating the Year of the Pig! This celebration will be had at Disney Parks around the globe. With live entertainment, food, merchandise, and other experiences, Disney Parks will be bringing Disney magic to the Year of the Pig. Shanghai Disney Resort At the Shanghai Disney Resort guests will…
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Specialty Toasted Cheese Sandwich at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe – GEEK EATS Disneyland Resort Recipe
There are few things better than a good toasted cheese sandwich. One of my favorite places to get one is at the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe on the end of Main Street, USA at Disneyland. Couple the sandwich with a good bowl of tomato soup (also available there) for a perfect lunch! Today DAPS MAGIC…
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Disneyland Resort Debuts Mickey’s Mix Magic Nighttime Spectacular for Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration!
The night lit up at the Disneyland Resort on Friday night as Mickey’s Mix Magic helped the Disneyland Resort kick off Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration. This nighttime spectacular brings magic to the night with projections, lasers, and other special effects. On some nights, pyrotechnics are added as well. The energetic…
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Filmmaker Lee Unkrich Departing From Pixar Animation Studios After 25 Years
Pixar filmmaker Lee Unkrich is leaving the animation studios he helped build. On Friday Unkrich made the announcement to Pixar employees the Hollywood Reporter shared. Unkrich came to Pixar Animation Studios 25 years ago as work was being done on the original Toy Story. Since then, he has continued to be an influential force at…
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Disneynature Penguins First Week Sales Help Wildlife Conservation Network Protect Penguins Around the Globe
For ten years Disneynature has been sharing different stories of different animals around the globe. On Earth Day this year, the story that will be told is about Steve, an Adélie penguin. The story took three years to capture and the team weathered temperatures as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit. During the filming, the wind…
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Everything You Need to Know About the Food at the Disneyland Resort for Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration
This weekend Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration begins at the Disneyland Resort! With the beginning of this celebration comes a plethora of incredible food to be experienced at the Disneyland Resort. From main dishes to snacks, to desserts, to drinks, there is sure to be something that will please every…
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It’s Time to Celebrate the Leader of the Club at Disneyland with Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration
This weekend Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration will be kicking off at the Disneyland Resort! This celebration of the world’s most famous duo of mice will include new entertainment, food, merchandise, and even new costumes! This is part of a global celebration celebrating 90 years of Mickey and Minnie with the…
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New Scrim Around Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Celebrates Original Movie
A new scrim has gone up around Sleeping Beauty Castle at the Disneyland Resort. This scrim recreates some of the scenery from the original Sleeping Beauty movie for which the castle was originally built. Currently, the scrim is just on the west side of the castle. It is unknown if there will be scenery going…
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Check Out New Captain Marvel Character Posters Ahead of Arriving in Theaters in March
In just two short months Captain Marvel will be flying into theaters. As the time for this new hero’s arrival, Marvel is releasing more details about the film and the characters. Today, Marvel Studios released the character posters for Captain Marvel. DAPS MAGIC has all of them for your enjoyment. Check them out and share which one…
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Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet Racing to Digital 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere on Feb. 12
Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet will soon be available to watch from the comfort of home. Today it was announced that the animated feature will be released on Digital 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere on Feb. 12 and Blu-ray™ on Feb. 26. The release will include extras that include deleted scenes, the making of the movie,…
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Far From Home Alone – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 916 (#434)
Welcome to a very rainy evening’s episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the biggest story is the release of the first teaser trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home. The geeks spend quite some time chatting about the teaser, the movie, and the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. In other movie news, Mary Poppins Returns used some…
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How to Dress For a Rainy Day at the Disneyland Resort – DAPS TIPS
Rainy days at the Disneyland Resort can be a lot of fun if you are prepared for them! When not prepared for them, they can become a test of endurance and positive attitude. There are a lot of fun experiences to be had on rainy days at the Disneyland Resort (check out our guide here).…
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Monday Kicks Off a Magical Rainy Week at the Disneyland Resort
The skies above the Disneyland Resort opened up as a rainy week began. Due to the rain, the parks were quieter than they sometimes are. This offered opportunities for guests to get on attractions quicker, get some unique photo opportunities, and enjoy a unique Disney experience at the Disneyland Resort. While the attendance was light…
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There is Disney Magic in These Practical Effects Found in Mary Poppins Returns!
There is a lot of magic to be found in Mary Poppins Returns. What many people didn’t realize when watching this new Disney film though was how much of that magic came through the use of practical effects. Of course, there was CGI utilized throughout the course of the movie. However, there was also quite…
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Purple is Where Its At – Take a Look at All the Purple Foods Found in the Disney Parks
Last year the color that was the big hit in Disney Parks was rose gold. This year it’s all about purple. This year guests visiting the Disney Parks are finding Potion Purple headbands, Potion Purple Spirit Jerseys, and also purple foods! From churros to tacos, to macarons, there are plenty of purple treats to enjoy…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger’s Pay Grows 80% to $65.6 Million in 2018
2018 was a big year for Bob Iger and a big year for Disney. One of the big stories of the year was Disney’s pursuit of the acquisition of 21st Century Fox. Due to this new deal, in 2017 Bob Iger extended his contract with The Walt Disney Company. The result of this was a…
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Sunday Spotlight: Alice in Wonderland
Disneyland has some absolutely incredible dark rides. These attractions retell some classic Disney tales in ways that are fun for the whole family. One of the best dark ride attractions in Fantasyland has to be Alice in Wonderland. This attraction retells the story of the Disney animated movie of the same name. Alice in Wonderland’s…
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Sophia Loren Hosts Star-Studded Screening of Mary Poppins Returns in Hollywood
As the Oscars get closer and closer, Disney is making every effort to make sure Academy members see Mary Poppins Returns in every way possible. One of these ways is through screenings. This week, a screening was hosted by Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively for the film in New York. On the west coast, Sophia Loren…