Author: Mr. Daps
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Season 3 of The Mandalorian in the Works for Disney+
The Mandalorian is set to return for its second season on Disney+ in October. However, season 3 is apparently already in the works. According to Variety, Jon Favreau has been “writing season 3 for a while” for the hit Disney+ show. The news comes ahead of the release of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian, a docuseries about…
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While Staying at Home, There is More Than One Way to Show off a Love of DuckTales!
Like so many people right now, Nathan Hatton has found himself sheltering in place during the coronavirus pandemic. Unlike many people, Nathan also happens to have several woodwinds lying around the house. He also, like so many of us, has a profound love of DuckTales! Add to that some free time due to staying at…
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Disney+ Releases First Look at Upcoming Documentary “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian”
Today Disney+ has released the official trailer for its upcoming documentary Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian. With the trailer came key art as well. This docuseries will give a comprehensive look at the making of The Mandalorian for Disney+. During the course of its 8 episodes, many different parts of the show and how it was made…
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The Magic of Nature Found in Disney Parks and Beyond on Earth Day!
Today marks the 50th Earth Day! It also happens to be the anniversary of the opening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This beautiful park at Walt Disney World Resort opened on April 22, 1998. Covering 580 acres, it is the largest Disney theme park in the world! It is a park that is devoted to experiencing…
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How’d We Get to 500? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1029 (#500)
Welcome to the 500th episode of GEEKS CORNER! This episode was originally hoped to be a grand celebration of 500 episodes with the geeks and friends together. However, since everyone is still sheltering in place it is done virtually. Despite this setback, the geeks still have a great time geeking out and celebrating some fun…
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Disney+ Releases Earth Day Viewing Suggestions
Earth Day is on April 22nd. This marks the 50th anniversary of the holiday. Ahead of it, Disney+ has released several playlists that are appropriately themed from Disneynature, National Geographic, Disney, and more. Check out the playlists below and then share how are you going to celebrate Earth Day in the comments! National Park Week…
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The Disney Family Singalong Now Streaming on Disney+
Burbank, Calif. (April 21, 2020) — Disney+ subscribers can now sing along again and again to their favorite Disney songs with star-studded performances in the ABC television special “The Disney Family Singalong.” Now available on the service in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, the magical one-hour television special is hosted by…
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Disney Offers Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen Digital Download for Free For a Limited Time
Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen is another look at the story of Snow White, from the perspective of the wicked queen. In this book, the backstory behind the wicked queen is explored leading up to the events of Snow White. As this story is explored more is learned about the evil queen and…
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Disney Theatrical Productions Offers Free Home Access to The Lion King Experience
Disney Theatrical Productions announced today that it has released a free virtually accessible version of The Lion King Experience. This educational program shows how theater is made through the Broadway production of The Lion King. The Lion King Experience is being offered for free by Disney Theatrical Productions. This program was launched in 2015 and targets…
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Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana French Toast from Disney’s PCH Grill – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
One of the most magical parts of any Disney experience is the food that is consumed while there. Disney PCH Grill at the Paradise Pier Hotel at the Disneyland Resort offers Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana French Toast seasonally. This is a sweet, quite literally, way to start the day. Disney has released the recipe for…
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Disney Furloughs Go Into Effect for 100,000 Employees
Today marks the start of furloughs for employees of The Walt Disney Company. These furloughs include over 100,000 employees. This is about half of Disney’s employees. This drastic action to cut costs for The Walt Disney Company is said to save approximately $500 million per month. This comes five weeks after all of its theme…
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Domestic Disney Dark Rides – DAPS MAGIC Live!
DAPS MAGIC Live is a series of live streams where the DAPS MAGIC team discuss and reminisce various topics. The most recent topic was on the dark rides found at the domestic Disney Parks. What’s this mean? The team debated and wrestled with the merits of what made for the best dark ride at any…
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Looking Back, Looking Forward – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week DISNEY Reporter shares the top headlines from the Disney and geek communities. This week the coronavirus continues to impact The Walt Disney Company. This leads to the cancellation of grad nights at the Disneyland Resort. COVID-19 has also led to the cancellation of San Diego…
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10 Hours of Doctor Strange: Live from the Sanctum Sanctorum
Marvel posted on its youtube channel ten hours of ambient noise coupled with some animations of Sanctum Sanctorum, home of Doctor Strange. This video was livestreamed earlier this week and includes multiple Easter Eggs and even a glimpse of a certain galactic villain. Doctor Strange: Livee from the Sanctum Sanctorum The Sanctum Sanctorum is where…
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DAPS from the Past – Sharing the Magic From Days Gone By
There are so many magical memories to be had at the various Disney Parks. The DAPS MAGIC team recently realized that a lot of them have been captured throughout the years. Some of them have been uploaded, others will be. They are all going into a new playlist called “DAPS from the Past.” There, we…
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Here’s What’s Coming to Disney+ in May!
Since arriving in November 2019, Disney+ has grown drastically in subscribers and also in offerings. Each month it continues to add more programming on Disney’s streaming service. In May, there will be multiple offerings coming from across the Disney portfolios and also some Disney+ original programming. Take a look below at what is being released…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Tours Continue With Look at The DISH
As the Disney Parks continue to be closed due to the coronavirus, Disney has been offering some #DisneyMagicMoments for guests to experience a little Disney magic at home. Imagineering now is sharing a look at the DISH, or Digital Immersive Showroom. This tool allows Imagineers to previsualize attractions and experience digitally. Think of it like…
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Disney and Target Team Up to Launch FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE
Disney and Target are coming together to present FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE. This aims to bring more entertainment with less interruptions to families as they are staying home. FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE began on April 10th and will continue through May 1st. Different movies will be presented on ESPN, Freeform and FX. These include family favorites like…
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Elected to Board of Directors for The Walt Disney Company
BURBANK, Calif., April 15, 2020—The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors has elected Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek to the Board. “Bob Chapek has demonstrated remarkable leadership in the face of unprecedented challenges that were unimaginable when he became CEO just seven weeks ago, and we’ve watched him navigate this very complex…
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Walt Disney Studios Offers Select Films for a Limited Time at a Special Price on Digital in April and May
WALT DISNEY STUDIOS OFFERS FLASH SALE FOR AUDIENCES TO ENJOY THE FILMS THEY LOVE AT HOME Special Themed Collections Available on Digital in April and May BURBANK, Calif. (April 15, 2020) – The Walt Disney Studios announced today that movie lovers will be able to purchase a selection of their favorite films on digital at a…
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Disney+ to Give Unprecedented Look at the Making of The Mandalorian with Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian
Today it was announced that Disney+ will be celebrating May the 4th with the release of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian and also the final episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian is a behind the scenes look at the making of The Mandalorian. Executive Producer Jon Favreau will be joined by both…
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Bob’s Back? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1028 (#499)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks talk about the return of Bob Iger as an active leader of The Walt Disney Company. They also talk about what that means for the company and also Bob Chapek’s role and perception. Over at the Disneyland Resort, Avengers Campus is no longer opening…
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The Call of the Wild is Available on Digital Now and Coming to Blu-Ray on May 12!
Jack London originally wrote the book The Call of the Wild that was published in 1903. It told of story of a dog stolen from California during the Klondike gold rush and was sent to Alaska to become a sled dog. This dog, Buck, discovers just how harsh Alaska can be for sled dogs. As…
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Disney Signs $5 Billion Credit Agreement
As the global coronavirus pandemic continues on, Disney has entered another credit agreement. The agreement with Citibank is for 364-day revolving credit for as much as $5 billion. The agreement, which matures on April 9, 2021, may be extended with the lender’s consent. This comes after other recent credit deals by Disney as it weathers…