Author: Mr. Daps
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ESPN and Formula One Extend Broadcasting Rights
ESPN will continue to be broadcasting Formula One races in the coming years. The deal between Liberty Media-owned Formula One and the Walt Disney Company for ESPN to continue broadcasting Formula One was announced on Saturday. With this new deal, ESPN retains the rights until 2025 in the United States. This new three-year deal expands direct-to-consumer…
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Show Times Revealed for Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ “Fantasmic!”
Fantasmic! is returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on November 3, 2022. The return comes after a multi-year hiatus that goes back to when Walt Disney World Resort closed due to the pandemic. When it returns, Fantasmic! will see some updates to the iconic show. Starting on November 30, the dining packages will return for Fantasmic!…
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Halloween Time Mad T Party – Daps From the Past
The Mad T Party began its run at Disney California Adventure on June 15, 2012. This was the same day that Disney California Adventure was rededicated. This began a run that continued until November 30, 2014. It would return On May 22, 2015, through March 30, 2016, as part of Disneyland Resort’s Diamond Celebration. The…
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Disneyland Paris Celebrates 2022 Walt Disney Legacy Awards
Disneyland Paris celebrated the 2022 Walt Disney Legacy Awards this year. This is the highest honor any cast member can receive. The class this year included 33 winners who were nominated by their peers. The nominations are based on the cast members’ ability to dream, create, and inspire while upholding the Walt Disney legacy on…
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2022 Candy Cane Dates Announced for the Disneyland Resort
Candy cane making is a tradition that dates back to 1968. Made entirely from scratch, these are hand-pulled candy canes that measure 18 inches long when finished. The candy makers mix pulled peppermint extra at exacting (very hot) temperatures to keep the candy pliable while it is being created. Even the room is kept quite…
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Michael Bublé Headed to “Dancing with the Stars” as Guest Judge
“Michael Bublé Night” – The cast is “Feeling Good” because Michael Bublé is in the ballroom as a guest judge. The 10 remaining couples will perform new dances to music by the GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist. “Michael Bublé Night” will stream live MONDAY, OCT. 24 (8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT), on Disney+. (TV-PG, L) Watch…
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Andor: Volume 1 (Episodes 1-4) (Original Score) Digital Soundtrack Now Available
Andor: Volume 1 (Episodes 1-4)(Original Score) digital soundtrack is now available. The music is written by Oscar®-Nominated and Emmy®-Winning Composer Nicholas Britell. Andor: Volume 2 (Original Score) will be available on November 4 as a digital album. Andor: Volume 3 (Original Score) will be available on December 2. Andor tells the story of how Cassian…
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“Mickey Saves Christmas,” A New Stop-Motion Holiday Special is Coming for the Holidays
This year Mickey Mouse will be joined by Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Daisy, and Pluto for a special stop-motion holiday special. In Mickey Saves Christmas, the gang hangs out together in a cozy cabin during the holidays. Of course, things don’t go quite as planned and soon Mickey Mouse and friends are at the North Pole…
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Global Imagineering Ambassador Bob Weiss Officially Retiring from Walt Disney Imagineering
Bob Weiss, former president of Walt Disney Imagineering and current Global Imagineering Ambassador, has announce that he is officially retiring from The Walt Disney Company. Walt Disney Imagineering shared the news today. Weiss then posted the news on social media. Weiss leaves Disney after a career that spans 42 years. His last official day will…
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Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure to Celebrate “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
Starting on November 11, 2022, Avengers Campus will be celebrating the release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. This celebration will continue through January 8, 2023. During it, guests will be able to “encounter, learn from and celebrate the arrival of new visiting warriors, taste Wakanda-inspired delicacies, discover props from the film and more” in Avengers…
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See “Encanto” with Original Cast, Special Guests, and Orchestra Performing Live at Hollywood Bowl!
Encanto is headed to the Hollywood Bowl! On November 11th and 12th, members of the original cast, special guests, a 50 person ensemble and a live orchestra will be participating in this live-to-film concert experience. Both performances begin at 8:00 PM at the Hollywood Bowl. This live-to-film concert experience of Encanto will include the following…
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Here is What’s Coming to Disney+ in November 2022
Disney+ continues to add more content on an almost weekly basis. This has included new titles from Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Pixar and so much more in recent months. In November 2022, Disney+ will be celebrating its third anniversary and with it, will continue the tradition of adding more content on a regular basis.…
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Disneyland Resort to Host Ashley Eckstein For Event Celebrating Her New Book “Star Wars Everyday”
The Disneyland Resort will be hosting Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka Tano and Her Universe founder) for a special event on November 5 in celebration of her new book Star Wars Everyday. The book is filled with recipes, crafts, and activities from a galaxy far, far away. Guests who purchase the book at the event…
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“The Nightmare Before Christmas” Merchandise Roundup
It’s almost Halloween! With this in mind, it seems like an appropriate time to take a look at merchandise that is available for The Nightmare Before Christmas. Disney Parks, Experiences and Products has a lot of merchandise for The Nightmare Before Christmas. Some of it is perfect for Halloween and are also great for the…
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MagicBand+ Now Available for Disneyland Resort Magic Key Holders! – Here is Where and How
MagicBand+ has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. Magic Key holders, DVC members, and eligible cast members can now purchase and use MagicBand+ throughout the Disneyland Resort for unique and magical experiences. There are also MagicBand+ designs that are unique to the Disneyland Resort and one that is exclusive to Magic Key holders. The Magic Key…
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Dining Packages Details for the Return of Fantasmic! to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Fantasmic! is returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on November 3. Starting on October 26th, guests will be able to reserve dining packages for the show starting on November 30th. The dining packages will only be available at 5 select restaurants at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Each dining package includes one entree and an appetizer or dessert…
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Fantasmic! Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on November 3
Mickey’s imagination will be coming to life once again at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in November. Today it was announced that Fantasmic! will be returning to Walt Disney World Resort on November 3, 2022. When the show returns, it will be better than ever. It will include iconic and incredible music, live performers, fantastic visual effects,…
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New Trailer Released for “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” Released
A new trailer has been released for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules has been released ahead of its arrival on Disney+ on December 2, 2022. The film is based on the second book in Jeff Kinney’s wildly popular book series. It also includes the original song Can You Smell Us Now is also now available.…
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When Two Holidays Collide – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #630
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the Geeks talk about the collision of holidays at the Disneyland Resort. They also talk about some of their favorite Halloween programs. On of these is the new Werewolf by Night, now on Disney+. The Geeks also talk about the arrival of Mickey Mouse One: Walt’s Plane at the…
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Figment Ears and Bag Heading to shopDisney!
EPCOT just celebrated its 40th anniversary. With the celebration came quite a range of merchandise for the celebration. More merchandise surrounding EPCOT and its most notable character Figment continues to be released. Today, Disney announced that merchandise based on Figment will be arriving on shopDisney.com tomorrow. The new merchandise will be Figment ears and also…
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It’s Time to “Bring Home the Galaxy” For This Holiday Season
Today, a new initiative kicked off to Bring Home the Galaxy this holiday season with holiday gifts from a galaxy far, far away. Every Tuesday, new merchandise from the Star Wars galaxy will be unveiled by Lucasfilm for 9 weeks. This will mean that there will be new merchandise reveals, classic merchandise highlighted, and lots…
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Walt Disney World Celebrates World Okapi Day
October 18 is World Okapi Day. This year, the Disney animal keepers at Disney’s Animal Kingdom have even more reason to celebrate this special day. This is due to the birth of a new okapi calf named Beni. Beni is the twelfth okapi to be born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge at Walt Disney World…
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More Dining Experiences Returning to Walt Disney World Resort in November
Three fan-favorite culinary experiences are returning to the Walt Disney World Resort starting on November 1, 2022. These will offer guests some delicious culinary experiences from around the Walt Disney World Resort and also some characters might also show up. The updated restaurant experiences include Tusker House Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Kona Cafe at…
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Take a Look at the Upcoming 16 Marvel Cinematic Universe Theatrical Release Schedule
Things keep changing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This should come as no surprise. Marvel Studios focuses on telling the right stories with the right people and sometimes that leads to changes in writers, directors, and of course theatrical release dates. Marvel Studios has released an upcoming timeline for its next 16 theatrical releases that…