Author: Mr. Daps
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Sent From Disneyland – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1151 (#574)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week we are honored to have our good friend Clocky on the show to talk about his podcast Sent From Disneyland. In this podcast, Clocky talks about postcards from Disneyland ranging from 1955 to the present day. In each podcast, he reads two postcards and then talks about the postcard,…
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New Steamboat Willie Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot Offered to Disneyland Magic Key Holders
Disneyland Magic Key Holders now have another opportunity for a Magic Shot from Disney PhotoPass the next time they visit the Disneyland Resort. The official social media channels for Disneyland’s Magic Key shared today that there is now an opportunity to get a photo taken with Steamboat Willie when visiting Disney California Adventure. Steamboat Willie…
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Disney+ Day to Celebrate 2nd Anniversary of Disney’s Streaming Service with Arrival of Shang-Chi, Jungle Cruise, and More!
Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel and National Geographic, along with “The Simpsons,” Set to Debut an Array of New Content and Highlight Exclusive Programming Coming to the Service Save the Date for a Special Global Company-Wide Fan Celebration on Disney+’s Second Anniversary BURBANK, Calif. (September 21, 2021) – On Friday, November 12, The Walt Disney Company…
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Limited Time Menu Revealed for California Grill in Celebration of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary
In 1971, a restaurant opened at the top of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Top of the World opened on the 15th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Each night there were two offerings of a dinner/dance show. In 1995, the name changed to California Grill. California Grill featured fresh and seasonal dishes that were prepared in an…
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Space 220 Restaurant Now Open in EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort
The newest out-of-this-world dining experience is now open at EPCOT. Space 220 opened to guests this morning and also made reservations available. Through the 26th, the restaurant will be accepting only walk-up diners. Starting on 27th, reservations will be accepted. Guests who eat at Space 220 will find themselves launched up through a space elevator…
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Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings Continues Strong Box Office Performance and also Breaks a Box Office Record
Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings continues to perform strongly at the Box Office and is even breaking a record. This weekend, its third in theaters, found the movie bringing in just under $22 million. This put it in the top spot for the weekend at the Box Office. It also helped the…
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Disney Purchases Land in Florida for Future Lake Nona Campus
A company related to The Walt Disney Company has purchased approximately 60 acres from Lake Nona Land CO (connected to Tavistock Development Co) through a Disney-connected company called Dynamic Campus LLC. The purchase price was $46 million. This brings the price per acre in at about $766,666. The deal was reported by the Orlando Business…
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Using the Key – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week the top five headlines of the week, as covered on DAPS MAGIC, are shared. This week, there were a LOT of stories to share but here are the top five. Make sure to check out DAPS MAGIC news for the other exciting things that are going on this…
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George A. Kalogridis Honored With Window on Main Street, USA at Magic Kingdom
One of the biggest honors that Disney can give is a window on Main Street, USA. This week, George A. Kalogridis, President of Segment Development and Enrichment for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, has been given this honor at Magic Kingdom. The window honors him saying: Be Our Guest The Main StreetChamber of Commerce Invites…
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Disney’s Jungle Cruise – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Disney/s Jungle Cruise stars Dwayne Johnson (Frank) and Emily Blunt (Dr. Lily Houghton). This two end up going on an adventure together after Houghton hires Frank to take her to find a legendary tree with phenomenal healing powers. Houghton believes this could change the world. However, as the adventure continues it soon becomes quite evident…
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Spaceship Earth’s Beacon of Magic Look Previewed Ahead of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary
When the 50th Anniversary celebrations begin at Walt Disney World Resort on October 1, 2021, icons of the four parks will come to life at night as Beacons of Magic. Imagineer Zach Riddley has previewed what EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth will look like when it becomes a Beacon of Magic for part of The World’s Most…
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Disneyland Paris Announces New Disney Ambassador Team
Disneyland Paris has announced its newest Disney Ambassador team. This duo will be representing the Resort as it celebrates its 30th Anniversary. The new ambassadors are Carmen Lleo Badal (Contact Center) and Quentin Rodrigues (Show & Ride Engineering). They will represent Disneyland Paris during a term that will run from 2022-2023. The new Disney Ambassador…
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Raya Comes to Shanghai Disneyland’s Adventure Isle
Raya, from Raya and the Last Dragon, can now be visited in a Disney park. Shanghai Disney Resort shared on social media that she can be found at Adventure Isle at Shanghai Disneyland. This is the first time that the character has been seen in a Disney park since her movie was released earlier this…
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Jessica Rabbit to Have Central Role in Revamped Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin at Disneyland
Disneyland’s Roger Rabbit’s Cartoon Spin is getting updated. The changes will be focused on Jessica Rabbit’s role in the story. In the updated storyline, she will become a private eye who is out to get rid of a new wave of crime in Toontown. A new sign shows Jessica Rabbit in a fedora and trench…
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Disney Rebooting Flight of the Navigator with Bryce Dallas Howard Directing
Disney is rebooting Flight of the Navigator for Disney+ and Bryce Dallas Howard is set to direct it. The project is being produced by John Schwartz, Howard’s partner at production company Nine Muses, and also Justin Springer. The news came from The Hollywood Reporter this morning. The original 1986 sci-fi film told the story of…
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Creations Shop Now Open at EPCOT!
EPCOT’s new flagship store, Creations Shop, is now open. This morning the store’s opening marked another step in the transformation of EPCOT. According to a post on the Disney Parks Blog, Creations Shop celebrates Disney’s legacy of creativity. This is done by honoring the nostalgia of EPCOT’s past and also the exciting promises of EPCOT’s…
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New Trailer, Poster, and Images Released for Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story
A new trailer has been released for Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. With this trailer also comes a new poster and images. All of these arrive ahead of the movie’s arrival in theaters on December 10, 2021. Check them all out below. West Side Story Official Description Directed by Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, from…
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Menu and More Revealed for EPCOT’s Space 220
The menu and other details have been revealed for EPCOT’s soon-to-be-open Space 220 restaurant. First off, it will be opening on September 20. The first week will be available solely for walk-ups with reservations becoming available starting September 27th. Reservations can be booked starting on September 20th. Along with details about when and how to…
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Disney+ Releases Trailer and Key Art for Among the Stars Ahead of October Arrival
BLASTING OFF OCTOBER 6, THE DISNEY+ ORIGINAL SERIES ‘AMONG THE STARS’ GIVES VIEWERS A RARE LOOK AT THE VAST WORLD OF NASA Streaming All Episodes at Once, the Six-Part Series from Fulwell 73 Follows NASA Astronaut Captain Chris Cassidy and a Team of Engineers, Flight Controllers and Specialists for His Last Mission to Space BURBANK,…
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Reviewing Oogie Boogie Bash – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1150 (#573)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the entire show is dedicated to all that is the Oogie Boogie Bash. Mr. DAPs and Caitie attended the first night of the Oogie Boogie Bash and had a blast… quite literally. The night ended with lightning and thunder! Throughout the course of this episode, the GEEKS talk about…
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Candlelight Processional Returning to EPCOT
An annual holiday tradition is making its return to EPCOT this year. Today it was announced that the Candlelight Processional will be returning for the Festival of Holidays. This comes after it was not presented last year due to the pandemic. The Candlelight Processional has a long legacy at both Walt Disney World and also…
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Updated Finding Nemo Musical Swimming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2022
Entertainment continues to gradually make its way back into the Disney Parks. Today the Disney Parks Blog announced that a re-imagined version of Finding Nemo – The Musical is currently in development for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This new version of the show will be centered on the same characters as the original version. The new…
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Disney Cruise Line Named World’s Best Cruise Line by Travel + Leisure Readers
The Disney Cruise Line has been honored again by the readers of Travel + Leisure. This marked the third straight year that Disney Cruise Line was named the Top Mega-Ship Ocean Cruise Line in the publication’s World’s Best Awards 2021 readers’ survey. Travel + Leisure recognizes the top hotels, islands, cities, cruise lines, airlines, spas,…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Announces New Disney Ambassador Team
Hong Kong Disneyland has announced its new Disney Ambassador team. In a letter written by the current Hong Kong Disneyland Ambassador Melody Leung, Lily Chan and Tony Dick were announced as Hong Kong Disneyland’s first Disney Ambassador team. They will soon take the Ambassador pin from Jelody Leung and represent Hong Kong Disneyland and its…