Author: Mr. Daps
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D23 Hosting ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Screening in Salem, Massachusetts
D23 has announced that it will be hosting a screening of Hocus Pocus 2 in Salem, Massachusetts. The event is called D23 Runs Amuck in Salem! – A Halloween Spell-ebration. The announcement below was posted on the D23 website announcing this special screening and experience. Guests who attend this event will receive a commemorative map…
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Christmas is Coming… But First, Halloween – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #619
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the GEEKS are looking ahead to Christmas at the Disneyland Resort. This comes after Disneyland shared its plans for the holiday season this year. The GEEKS talk about what they are looking forward to and also do some blue sky dreaming about what they would do during the holidays…
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Ackbucks Coffee – The Best in the Galaxy
You may have noticed a mug on the set of GEEKS CORNER that looks vaguely like a certain coffee company… but different. Mr. DAPs frequently drinks from his Ackbucks Coffee mug that is from Galactic Surplus! It is definitely a favorite. It’s a combination of two of his loves, Starbucks and Star Wars. Honestly, what could be better?…
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Cultural Representatives Return to Walt Disney World Resort
One fun part of visiting Walt Disney World Resort, particularly EPCOT, is getting to experience different cultures from around the world. This is done quite often thanks to the Cultural Representative Program at Walt Disney World Resort. This program brings people from around the globe to Walt Disney World to come to be Cast Members…
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Marvel Shares D23 Expo 2022 Lineup
BURBANK, Calif., (August 2, 2022) – With just over a month until Disney’s highly anticipated D23 Expo presented by Visa in Anaheim, California, kicking off September 9, Marvel is unveiling a can’t-miss lineup of panels, stage events, guest appearances, exclusive merchandise, giveaways, and more! Fans will be able to explore the Marvel Studios Pavilion on the show floor to…
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Disneyland Resort Announces 2022 Holiday Season Festivities
The Holiday Season celebrations are returning to the Disneyland Resort. The festivities will begin on November 11, 2022, and continue through January 8, 2023. With the return of this merriest season of the year, guests will again be able to experience A Christmas Fantasy Parade daily, Believe… in Holiday Magic fireworks spectacular, Haunted Mansion Holiday,…
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New LEGO Star Wars Set Released Ahead of Arrival of ‘Andor’ on Disney+
Andor will be arriving on Disney+ on September 21, 2022. A new trailer and photos were released for the series yesterday. It takes place ahead of the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Today, a new LEGO set was released that is inspired by Andor. The set is called LEGO Ambush on Ferrix…
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Disney General Entertainment Unveils D23 Expo Lineup
Three Packed Days of Panels and Booth Activations Showcasing More Than Three Dozen Fan-Favorite Franchises, Series and Specials Disney General Entertainment is bringing more than 30 fan-favorite programs under one roof at this year’s D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa. Through interactive activations on the convention floor as well as shows,…
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It’s Time to Play the Music and Noah Sunday-Lefkowitz Shows How with This Muppets Medley
Think of The Muppets and it is very easy to not only think of zany comedy, memorable friendships, and iconic comedic moments but also the music! Music has been a huge part of The Muppets’ journey through the years as they sought success and also to make the world a better place. As they sang…
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Just Keep Swimming! 15th Annual Tour de Turtles Underway From Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
Disney sponsors two loggerhead sea turtles, named Neytiri and Ronal, who are swimming toraise awareness about the threats sea turtles face every day VERO BEACH, Fla. (July 30, 2022) – Earlier today at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, researchers from the Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) and Disney Conservation Team Wildlife released two sea turtles as part…
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Disney and Pixar Release First Look at ‘Cars on the Road’
The next road trip for the friends at Radiator Springs is heading to Disney+ on September 8, 2022. This day is Disney+ day and it will see Lightning McQueen and best friend Mater going on a road-trip East to meet Mater’s sister. “The series is a romp across the country with Lightning McQueen and Mater,”…
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New Trailer, New Photos, and New Release Date Shared for ‘Andor’
There is a lot of news surrounding the upcoming Disney+ series Andor. Today a new trailer was unveiled, new photos (and a poster) from the series were shared, and a new release date was announced. The 12-episode series is a prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Its new release date is now Wednesday,…
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Main Street Electrical Parade Decorated Honda HR-V Arrives at Disneyland Resort
A Honda HR-V decorated for the Main Street Electrical Parade has arrived at the Esplanade at the Disneyland Resort. The vehicle comes just a month before the parade ends its limited run for this summer. The Main Street Electrical Parade will continue running through September 1, 2022, before it again glows away. Along with being…
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Pat Carroll, Voice of Ursula, Passes Away at 95
The voice of Ursula in The Little Mermaid, Pat Carroll, has passed away at the age of 95. The veteran actress passed away at her home at Cape Cod, Massachusetts on July 30. Carroll was born on May 5, 1927 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Her family moved to Los Angeles when she was five years old.…
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Star Trek’s Nichelle Nichols Passes Away at 89
Nichelle Nichols died at the age of 89. The actress, known for her role as Uhura in Star Trek, was a pioneer in entertainment. The news of her death came from a post on her Facebook by her son Kyle. She passed away of natural causes. Nichols was part of the original crew of the…
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Here is Where ‘I Am Groot’ Fits in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Timeline
I Am Groot arrives on Disney+ on August 10th. This series of shorts will feature a very young Groot growing up. Now, it is known exactly when all of this takes place. Head of Streaming, Television, and Animation at Marvel Studios Brian Winderbaum shared exactly when these five episodes take place in the Marvel Cinematic…
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Back to the Future… The Retro Future – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week, Mr. DAPs shares the top five stories of Disney and geek news as covered on DAPS MAGIC. This week this covers a new hotel suite, news from D23 Expo, the Disneyland Resort, and also Knott’s Berry Farm! Let’s get to the news! DISNEY Reporter Headlines House of the…
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Bill Farmer and Goofy Celebrate International Friendship Day at Walt Disney World Resort with Special Friend
Today is International Friendship Day and to be a part of the celebration, Bill Farmer and Brady Baker, a 6-year-old super fan of Goofy and friend of Bill’s, headed to Walt Disney World Resort. Together, they met up with Goofy and also went for a few spins on The Barnstormer in the Magic Kingdom. Check out…
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Disney Releases New Mickey and Friends TikTok Filter on International Friendship Day
Disney has released a new TikTok filter as part of its celebration of International Friendship Day. The Disney Mickey & Friends TikTok filter can be tapped when recording in TikTok to see what character one is. The characters include Mickey, Minnie, Goofy Donald, Daisy and Pluto. This new filter is a fun way to celebrate…
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Walt Disney Family Museum Announces New Studio Workshops
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced new studio workshops. This includes virtual studio options and also studio programs. The following options will be offered by the museum. Virtual Studio Series Workshops Adult Session (Ages 18+): 10:30am–noon PT | Zoom Webinar$13 members | $18 non-members Youth Session (Ages 7–17): 1–2:30pm PT | Zoom Webinar$10 members…
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Disney Joins Other Hollywood Studios in Supporting Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act with Open Letter
The Walt Disney Company has joined other studios in writing an open letter in support of the Respect For Marriage Act. This letter was spearheaded by the Human Rights Campaign. Officially known as H.R. 8404 in the House and S. 4556 in the Senate, this bill would repeal in its entirety the Defense of Marriage…
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Howard Johnson Goes Back to the Retro Future with a Very Special Suite
The Howard Johnson Anaheim, just across from Disneyland, has gone back to the retro future (Great Scott!). It has done this with its new House of the Retro Future suite. The Monsanto House of the Future inspires this new suite at the Howard Johnson that once was found at a certain theme park nearby from…
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New Collection Inspired by ‘The Little Mermaid’ Debuts on Disney Cruise Line
A new collection inspired by The Little Mermaid has debuted on board ships across the Disney Cruise Line. Called Spirit of the Sea, this collection is inspired by Disney The Little Mermaid on the Disney Wish. This merchandise collection spotlights Ariel and the Disney Cruise Line logo in a beautiful watercolor ocean pattern. It also…
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The Disneyland Resort 2022 All-American College Band Jazzes The Night Away with Jiggs Whigham
On Thursday, July 28, 2022, Jiggs Whigham led the Disneyland Resort 2022 All-American College Band for a very special jazz set at the Hollywood Backlot Stage at Disney California Adventure. The world-renown trombonist traveled from Europe to be with the band. The set was the culmination of Jiggs Whigham working with the band as a…