Author: Mr. Daps
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Disney Releases New Featurette for Live-Action Dumbo
Dumbo may not be arriving in theaters until the end of the month, but he continues to fly on to screens leading up to his return to the silver screen. Today, DAPS MAGIC shares with you a new featurette about this upcoming retelling of a classic Disney animated film. This featurette gives a behind the…
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Live-Action “Dumbo” to Feature Arcade Fire’s End-Credit Version of “Baby Mine”
“American Idol” fans just got a preview of Arcade Fire’s all-new, end-credit version of the iconic song “Baby Mine” as part of a new look at Tim Burton’s live-action reimagining of the beloved classic story “Dumbo.” The scene featuring the poignant lullaby “Baby Mine” was perhaps the most memorable moment in Disney’s 1941 classic film…
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CHOC Follies Raise Funds for CHOC Children’s Foundation Mental Health Program
On Saturday, March 2nd a group of the media was allowed inside a rehearsal for the CHOC Follies. Over the course of 2 decades, over 1,500 cast members have entertained and raised money for CHOC Children’s Foundation in the CHOC Follies. During this time, over $10 million has been raised through this special event! This year’s…
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Sunday Spotlight: Matterhorn Bobsleds
One of the most recognizable icons at the Disneyland Resort, the Matterhorn Bobsleds recreates the Matterhorn Mountain in the Swiss Alps. The real Matterhorn can be found on the border of Switzerland and Italy. At Disneyland, it is found between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. The Matterhorn Bobsleds offer guests a chance to ride aboard the first tubular…
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The Galaxy Gets Closer – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week, things start off with quite a bit of news about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. However, that’s not the only news coming from the Disneyland Resort. The 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has begun. It was also announced this week that Jessie’s Critter…
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Jessie’s Critter Carousel to Open at Pixar Pier at the Disneyland Resort this April
Guests visiting Pixar Pier in recent months may have noticed progress being made on Jessie’s Critter Carousel. This week it was announced by the Disney Parks Blog that the attraction will be opening in Pixar Pier this coming April. The new attraction celebrates Jessie the yodeling cowgirl from the Toy Story films. When it opens…
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Monorail Orange Debuts New Mickey Mouse Wrap at the Disneyland Resort
This week the third monorail debuted its Mickey Mouse look. Monorail Orange debuted a new Mickey Mouse wrap that shows the different versions of Mickey Mouse through the years. The monorail joins Monorail Blue and Monorail Red that debuted their Mickey Mouse looks earlier this winter. The decoration of the monorails are part of the…
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2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Kicks Off 54 Days of Food Themed Fun at the Disneyland Resort
On Friday, the 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival kicked off 54 days of food-themed fun at the Disneyland Resort. This year there is more food, beverages, entertainment, and experiences for all ages than ever before! There is sure to be something for everyone during this festival. The first day of the festival…
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Garden Rocks Concert Series Expands to Every Day of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, March 6-June 3
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Garden Rocks Concert Series is back – every single day of the 26th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival! For the first time since the popular spring extravaganza expanded to 90 days, Garden Rocks concerts will play seven days a week, three times daily, for a total of 270 concerts…
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Disney Cruise Line’s Return to Greece Highlights Lineup of Itineraries for Families to See the World in Summer 2020
Summer season features five new ports of call in Europe and returns to Alaska, Caribbean and Bahamas CELEBRATION, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2019) – In summer 2020, Disney Cruise Line will embark on a variety of itineraries around the world, including a long-awaited return to Greece and the addition of five first-time ports of call in…
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Color Quest – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 922 (#440)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to cover. The show starts off with the Oscars, moves to the parks, and then beyond! We hope you enjoy this episode of GEEKS CORNER. Share your thoughts in the comments below on the various topics! Let’s go to the corner! GEEKS…
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Disneyland Resort’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Honored With Forbes Travel Guide 2019 Star Award
The rustic elegance of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa was recently applauded by Forbes Travel Guide in its 61st annual list of Star Rating winners, recognizing the world’s finest hotel properties. Forbes praised the congenial staff, excellent range of dining options, and distinct nods to designer Frank Lloyd Wright and California architects Greene &…
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Ralph Breaks the Internet – Home Entertainment Review by Mr. DAPs
In Ralph Breaks the Internet, the world of Ralph and Vanellope has expanded massively. It picked up six years after Wreck-it Ralph. Ralph thinks life is pretty much perfect, Vanellope is hoping for more. However, when Vanellope’s game gets broken, Ralph takes her on an adventure into the internet to save her game. The resulting…
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The Little Mermaid Signature Edition – Home Entertainment Review by Mr. DAPs
It’s hard to believe but it has already been thirty years since Ariel first sang about wanting to be “part of your world.” Over those three decades, it has become a favorite Disney classic for generations of Disney fans! The Little Mermaid kicked off the second golden age of animation for Disney Animation Studios. It…
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Walt Disney World’s New 270-Acre Solar Facility Now Online Providing Enough Power for Two Theme Parks!
This week the Walt Disney World Resort announced that its new 270-acre solar facility is now online. This 50-megawatt solar facility was built in collaboration with Reedy Creek Improvement District and Origis Energy USA to bring clean energy to the Walt Disney World Resort. The new facility is expected to draw enough solar energy to…
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Sunday Spotlight: The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure
On June 3, 2011, The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure opened at Disney California Adventure. This dark ride tells the story of The Little Mermaid and can be found in the former home of Golden Dreams. The attraction utilizes an omnimover system and recreates many of the magical moments from the film. The exterior of the…
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Playtime at Epcot – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week Caitie is sitting in for Mr. DAPs. There is a lot of news from around the Disney and geek communities to cover. This ranges from Disney Channel news, Disneyland news, Walt Disney World news, and a giveaway! We hope you enjoy this week’s DISNEY Reporter and…
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Disney California Adventure Nights Light Up With the Return of World of Color
World of Color has returned to the Disneyland Resort. On Friday night at 10:00 PM, crowds cheered as the lights went down and the music began for the show. The night was quite cool but it didn’t dampen the spirits of those in attendance. The crowd was enthusiastic throughout the show and diehard fans braved…
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Goat Cheese Seashell Bites – GEEK EATS The Little Mermaid Recipe
30 years ago The Little Mermaid became part of our world. Now available for digital download, it will be available on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray™ on February 26th. As you prepare to watch this Disney classic, it is even more fun to add in a themed food to accompany the movie. Today, we are…
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Disney Ranks High Among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies
The Walt Disney Company has taken the No. 4 spot on Fast Company’s list of “The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies” for 2019, which spotlights the businesses that are making the most profound impact on both industry and culture and thriving in a rapidly changing world. Fast Company, one of the world’s leading business media brands, singled…
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Grandma’s M&M Cookies – GEEK EATS Ralph Breaks the Internet Sugar Rush Recipe
Think of Wreck-it Ralph or Ralph Breaks the Internet and it is pretty hard to not conjure up images of sweets. As Vanellope whizzes through the tracks of Sugar Rush, every sweet treat imaginable is seen. Seeing all of those sweets reminded me of one of my favorite treats growing up. My grandparents built a…
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THE DAPSIES 2019 – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 921 (#439)
Welcome to the 2019 DAPSIES Awards! This year the geeks once again pass out 25 awards in about 25 minutes. There are also three short films included in this year’s program. We hope you enjoy this awards show! THE DAPSIE AWARDS Movies Avengers – Infinity War – “oh snap!” Black Panther – “I bet you…
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Ron Jon Surf Shop to Open New Location at Disney Springs
COCOA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2019) – Ron Jon Surf Shop is proud to announce plans for a new store that will open late 2019 at Disney Springs. The 10,000-square-foot Ron Jon location will be situated in Town Center at Disney Springs, the shopping, dining and entertainment district at Walt Disney World Resort. Ron Jon Surf Shop…
