Author: Mr. Daps
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A Time to Expand and a Time to Dream – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1126 (#549)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a LOT of ground to cover as there was a lot of news! Join Mr. DAPs and Caitie as they geek out about all that is going on, mainly from the world of Disney… but also from beyond. This week on the show the geeks will talk…
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New Trailer Released for Star Wars: The Bad Batch Ahead of May 4th Disney+ Arrival!
A new trailer and key art has been released for Star Wars: The Bad Batch today. This comes ahead of its exclusive debut on Disney+ on May 4th. The premiere will be 70 minutes long. After that, new episodes will be released on Fridays starting on May 7th. Check out the new trailer and art…
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Disney MagicMobile Now Available for Apple Devices at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney MagicMobile is now available for guests of the Walt Disney World Resort who are utilizing Apple devices. This gives guests another contactless way to enter theme parks and more. The new option is available for both iPhone and Apple Watch currently. It will soon be available on other smart devices as well. Disney MagicMobile is…
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Celebrating Black History All Year Long: ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu Launch ‘Black History Always’ and ‘Initiative 29’
As part of a commitment to amplify a variety of Black stories all year long, ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ have launched Black History Always on ESPN+ and Disney+, and Initiative 29 on Hulu. With a belief that recognizing Black history should not be contained to February, the three streamers will release new content on the…
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Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Cast Announced Ahead of Starting Shooting in April
Today Disney+ announced that Obi-Wan Kenobi, a special event series, will begin shooting in April! Along with the announcement that shooting will begin next month, the cast was also revealed. That cast is led by Ewan McGregor who is returning to his Star Wars role as Obi-Wan Kenobi. Hayden Christensen will also be returning to the Star Wars…
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Disney Unveils Dazzling New Character Costumes as Countdown Continues for Shanghai Disney Resort’s 5th Birthday Celebration
Shanghai, March 29, 2021 – As the countdown continues to the start of Shanghai Disney Resort’s 5th Birthday Celebration, the resort today hosted another “magical surprise”, a glamorous fashion show inside the Enchanted Storybook Castle, featuring all-new upcoming celebratory attire for its Disney Characters. Held just before the start of Shanghai Fashion Week and featuring Mickey Mouse,…
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The Dream of a Train and a Boat, Two Stories Looking for Happy Endings
Before I was born, my grandpa built a houseboat with my grandma, mom, and uncles. This boat, named Puff, was the culmination of years of dreaming and led to years of happy memories. Decades before in the 1950s, Grandpa had been a commercial fisherman in the San Juan Islands and even ventured to Alaska once!f…
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Soul – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Disney-Pixar’s Soul originally was expected to be released into theaters last summer. However, as the impact of COVID-19 hit the movie industry its release date found itself getting moved. Eventually, Soul was released directly to Disney+ on Christmas Day. It was a lovely Christmas gift from Disney to fans who had anticipated this film for quite some…
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Time to Expand? – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Every week your Disney reporter Mr. DAPs highlights to top five stories of the week from the Disney and geek worlds. This week, there are some pretty significant stories that are covered. First off, the Disneyland Resort unveiled a proposal for possibilities regarding a substantial expansion for the resort. If…
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Opening, Reopening, and Rearranging – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1125 (#548)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks decide to geek out about three fairly big topics. Before we get to those though, we invite you to join the conversation by leaving your thoughts and opinions in the comments or by tweeting at us with the hashtag #geekscorner! First, there is now…
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James Marsden and Idina Menzel Returning for Disenchanted
James Marsden and Idina Menzel are returning to be in the sequel for Enchanted called Disenchanted. In the first movie, Marsden played Prince Edward and Menzel played Patrick Dempsey’s character named Robert’s girlfriend Nancy Tremaine. By the end of the movie, the two become a pair and run off together to Andalasia. It has been previously reported that…
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Disney, ESPN, and NFL Announce Long-Term Deal That Includes Super Bowls
The Walt Disney Company, ESPN, and the National Football League have reached a long-term agreement that spans 10 years. It allows for more postseason games on ABC/ESPN including the joining of the Super Bowl Rotation. It also provides for exclusive ESPN+ content, more regular-season matchups including Monday Night Football, and more. The deal was announced…
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Disneyland President Ken Potrock Sends Letter to Anaheim Leaders About Expansion Plans
Today the Disneyland Resort unveiled its plans for what the future of the resort could possibly look like. This extensive plan can be found on DisneylandForward.com and details what the future for the Disneyland Resort could look like. Along with unveiling the website and plans, Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock sent a letter to Anaheim…
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Disneyland Resort Offers Ideas for Parking Expansion with DisneylandForward Proposal
Today the Disneyland Resort revealed its plans for the future with an initiative called DisneylandForward. The proposal includes ideas for expansions of the parks with new lands and attractions. It also includes a new Disney entertainment district with hotels, restaurants, and entertainment. Finally, it includes ideas for the future of parking and transportation at the…
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DisneylandForward Shares Ideas for A New Kind of Disney Entertainment Destination at the Disneyland Resort
DisneylandForward is a new initiative put forward by the Disneyland Resort to expand the usage of the land already owned by Disney in Anaheim. With this proposal, Anaheim could change some current zoning restrictions to allow the Disneyland Resort to grow and attract more guests to the Anaheim area in the coming years. This initiative…
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DisneylandForward Offers Plenty of Land and Attraction Possibilities in Expansion Proposal
Today the Disneyland Resort launched a new expansion initiative called Disneyland Forward. The initiative focuses on four main points of expansion for the resort: parking, hotels, entertainment (like Downtown Disney District), and theme parks. The expansion would revolutionize the Disneyland Resort experience for guests visiting. One of the four main focal points for the expansion…
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Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days to Explore Legacy and Impact of Beloved Show
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days was announced by Whoopi Goldberg today on The View. This two-hour documentary will be chronicling the creation of a Black family on Sesame Street. Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days will broadcast on ABC on Monday, April 26, at 8:00/7:00C. Whoopi Goldberg Announces Sesame Street: 50 Years of…
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Magic Kingdom’s Main Street Confectionery Getting Look Updated
Work continues at Walt Disney World Resort ahead of its 50th-anniversary celebration later this year. Magic is being added throughout the park ahead of October 1st when the Resort officially turns 50! The Main Street Confectionery is getting a new look ahead of the 50th-anniversary. For The World’s Most Magical Celebration, the Main Street Confectionery…
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National Treasure Series Given Greenlight for Disney+
A National Treasure series has been given the greenlight for Disney+ Deadline is reporting. The project is being led by the film’s original producer Jerry Bruckheimer and original writers Marianne and Cormac Wibberley. It is not a continuation of the original films but instead a re-imagining. It is written by the Wibberley’s and will be…
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National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress Recognizes The Rainbow Connection
The National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress has honored The Rainbow Connection. This comes as every year the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress recognizes songs and audio recordings “worthy of preservation for all time based on their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation’s recorded sound heritage.” The Rainbow…
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Disney Releases Official Trailer for Big Shot
Disney has released the official trailer for Big Shot, which is coming exclusively to Disney+ on April 16, 2021. Big Shot stars John Stamos who plays Coach Korn. Coach Korn was ejected from the NCAA and then is given a chance at redemption with a coaching position at an elite private high school. Through this…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Releases Surprise Theme Song in Honor of its 5th Birthday
Shanghai, March 22, 2021 – Just days after Shanghai Disney Resort announced that its year-long 5th Birthday Celebrations will kick off on April 8, the resort today revealed a brand-new theme song as part of the “Year of Magical Surprises.” Titled “Magical Surprise,” the song features pop singer Liu Yuning and is a fun, fantastical tune about…
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‘The Falcon And The Winter Soldier’ Opens As Most Watched Series Premiere Ever On Disney+
Total Global Viewership for Marvel Studios’ “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” Lands as Most Watched Series for its Opening Weekend on Disney+ BURBANK, Calif. (March 22, 2021) – Disney+ Original series “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” from Marvel Studios ranked as the most watched series premiere ever on Disney+ during its opening weekend, Friday,…
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Black Widow, Cruella, and Luca Get Releases Updated as Disney Modifies Summer Schedule
Disney’s Live-Action “Cruella” and Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow” Both to Release Day and Date in Theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access on May 28 and July 9, respectively Disney and Pixar’s “Luca” to Release Exclusively on Disney+ on June 1 BURBANK, Calif. (March 23, 2021) – Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution today announced new release…