Author: Mr. Daps
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First Trailer for Star Trek: Prodigy Released
Today is Star Trek Day! As part of the celebration of the first episode of Star Trek: The Original Series debuting on television 55 years ago, details about the different Star Trek shows were released on different panels. During a panel focused on Star Trek: Prodigy, a trailer was released for the show. Key art…
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Disney Releases Video of Recording of You Are the Magic for Disney Enchantment Fireworks Ahead of Magic Kingdom Arrival
With just weeks to go until Walt Disney World Resort begins the celebration of its 50th Anniversary, Disney has released a video of one of the elements of this celebration. The song You Are the Magic will be featured in Magic Kingdom’s new fireworks spectacular Disney Enchantment. The show will inspire Disney guests to believe…
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Disney+ Runs Amok With Second Annual Hallowstream Celebration
Disney+ is brewing up another year of spooky programming for Hallowstream with exciting new originals and beloved Halloween classics. Beginning September 24, subscribers can enjoy all of their favorite Halloween-themed episodes and films in the new Halloween collection available on the streaming service. Disney+ will also debut three original programs “LEGO® Star Wars Terrifying Tales,” “Muppets Haunted…
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Hulu to Raise Prices in October
This October Hulu will be raising prices. Starting on October 8, prices will go up. This increase comes after Disney’s other streaming services have seen price increases recently. The basic ad-supported level of Hulu will soon be $6.99 per month. The add-free level will be $12.99, up from its current price of $11.99 per month.…
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EPCOT’s Creations Shop and Club Cool Opening Date Announced!
There have been a lot of exciting changes happening at EPCOT. Within the next month, the Space 220 restaurant will open, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will shrink guests for a culinary adventure through Gusteau’s kitchen, and Harmonious will light up the night in World Showcase Lagoon. Today it was also announced that both Creations Shop and…
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Trailer Released for LEGO® Star Wars Terrifying Tales Ahead of October Arrival on Disney+
A trailer has been released for LEGO® Star Wars Terrifying Tales. This Halloween special that was jointly created by Lucasfilm and LEGO Group will be arriving on Disney+ on October 1st. This trailer gives a first look at three tales of Vaneé (Tony Hale), who is Darth Vader’s loyal servant. The three tales include: The Lost Boy…
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Pictorial: A Look at the First Day of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time arrived at the Disneyland Resort this year on Friday, September 3, 2021. This year it was extra special as it not only marked the beginning of the spooky season but it also marked the return of the Dapper Dans to Disneyland. The Haunted Mansion Holiday also returned and this was the first stop…
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Cap’n Jack’s Clam Dip – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration begins in less than a month. One of the ways of celebrating is with food! To help Disney fans at the parks and not, a new cookbook is coming out in conjunction with the celebration. This fall, Delicious Disney: Recipes & Stories from the Most Magical Place on Earth,…
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Disneyland Paris to Begin 30th Anniversary Celebration in March 2022
Disneyland Paris first opened its gates to guests on April 12, 1992. Now, nearly thirty years later Disneyland Paris is gearing up to celebrate three decades of making magic. Through the years, Disneyland Paris has expanded with new stories, attractions, entertainment, characters, and even a second theme park. Now it is the number one tourist…
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Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings Wins at Box Office
Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings won at the box office this weekend garnering an impressive $71.4 Million through Sunday. It is on track to reach $83.5 million by the end of the holiday weekend. This was much better than the $40 – $50 million projections the movie had. The weekend opening brought…
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2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Medals Revealed
Ahead of the kick-off to Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration, medals have been revealed for the 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon. For this marathon, the design of the medals is influenced by The World’s Most Magical Celebration. This weekend of races will give runners the opportunity to run anywhere from 3.1 to 48.6 miles.…
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This is Halloween – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter. Each week the top five stories of Disney and geek news are covered here. This week, it all comes from Disneyland as it kicks off its Halloween Time celebration. With the return of this seasonal celebration comes the return of live entertainment, fireworks, merchandise, food, and more! One of the…
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Dapper Dans Return to Disneyland for Halloween Time
The Dapper Dans are back at Disneyland after a hiatus of over a year and a half. Disneyland’s barbershop quartet returned to Main Street, USA for the start of Halloween Time on September 3, 2021. The music that was sung was themed to the Halloween celebration and had many beloved tunes that guests remembered from…
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Disneyland Band Celebrates Halloween Time with Seasonal Music
The Disneyland Band is getting into the Halloween spirit this year with some seasonally appropriate music for Halloween Time. On Friday, September 3, 2021, the Disneyland Band debuted some fun Halloween Time tunes during its sets throughout the day. Most of these songs focused on villains or those who could potentially be perceived as villains……
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Shang-Chi Arrives at Avengers Campus Along with Death Dealer
On the weekend that Shang-Chi and The Legend of The 10 Rings arrived in theaters (review here), Chang-Chi and Death Dealer arrived in Avengers Campus. Shang-Chi can be seen wandering around Avengers Campus and then having some heroic encounters with Death Dealer throughout the day. In the early afternoon, the DAPS MAGIC team saw the…
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Fall Favorites Return to the Disneyland Resort from Sept. 3-Oct. 31, 2021, with Halloween Time and Plaza de la Familia
Halloween adventures throughout Disneyland Resort create treasured memories with family-friendly fun, including the 20th presentation of Haunted Mansion Holiday, Mickey Mouse jack-o-lantern and the all-new Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit at Downtown Disney District Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park honors the everlasting bonds of family and celebrates the spirit of Día de los Muertos through 2,…
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Phat Cat Swinger Returning to Disneyland Resort for Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure
Fan-favorite Phat Cat Swinger is returning to the Disneyland Resort this holiday season. The West Coast’s littlest big band will be part of the lineup for the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure. The band can be found in the lineup on the Disney Festival of Holidays page on Disneyland’s website now. They join…
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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings – Mr. DAPs Review
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings tells the story of Shang-Chi, a man who is eventually forced to face his past when it comes to find him. Throughout this movie, it explores questions about self, family, friendship, community, and more. This is a Marvel movie that is different than other Marvel Cinematic Universe…
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Magic Key Lounge Now Open in Tomorrowland at Disneyland
Magic Key holders now have a new place at Disneyland to stop by. The Magic Key Lounge is now open in Tomorrowland at the Starcade for Magic Key holders as of September 1, 2021. This new lounge offers photo opportunities, unique merchandise, and a lounge area where Magic Key holders can recharge themselves and their…
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Space 220 Opening at EPCOT on September 20, 2021
Space 220, the out-of-this-world restaurant that will soon be open at EPCOT, now has an official opening date. Imagineer Zach Riddley shared the news on social media this morning that the restaurant will be opening on September 20, 2021. Another way to look at it is that Space 220 is opening on 9/20. Along with…
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Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings: The Album Releasing Tonight!
SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS: THE ALBUM The Official Motion Picture Soundtrack of Music From and Inspired by the Marvel Studios’ Film — Out Tonight! Available for Pre-Order/Save Now! EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY Sean Miyashiro and 88rising AND FEATURING ARTISTS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE INCLUDING NIKI, RICH BRIAN, ANDERSON .PAAK, DJ SNAKE, 21…
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Disney Reveals Look at Disney KiteTails Ahead of Arrival at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
On October 1, 2021 Walt Disney World Resort will kick off its 50th Anniversary celebration at all of its theme parks. This celebration will include many new offerings of entertainment. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, this will include a new show called Disney KiteTails. This will be a show that is full of magical kites bringing…
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Jungle Cruise Sequel in the Works at Disney
Jungle Cruise, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, arrived in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access on July 30th. Now, just a little over a month later, the word is out that a sequel for the film is in the works. The sequel will bring back Johnson and Blunt for a new adventure as…
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APs and Magic Keys – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1148 (#571)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! Thank you for joining us as we geek out together every week for almost 11 years now! This week there is a lot to geek out about. Mr. DAPs and Caitie talk about their first Magic Key experience. They also share some observations about the similarities and differences between the Magic…