Author: Mr. Daps
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More Panels Announced for D23 Expo Including Disney Character Voices, Mousequerade, and TRON Retrospective
More panels continue to be announced for the upcoming D23 Expo! The expo, which takes place from September 9-11, 2022 at the Anaheim Convention Center will be a weekend full of things to geek out about for every type of Disney fan. Throughout the weekend there will be panels covering Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar,…
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Disney Twenty-Three Magazine Cover to Highlight Hocus Pocus 2!
THE WILD, WONDERFUL, AND WACKY WITCHES REVEAL NEW DETAILS ABOUT CONJURING THE MUCH-ANTICIPATED SEQUEL COMING TO DISNEY+ PLUS, EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH THE STARS OF ANDOR, SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW, PINOCCHIO, AND CARS ON THE ROAD; AND CHRIS HEMSWORTH PUTS HIS LIMITLESS STAMINA TO THE TEST BURBANK, Calif. – August 4, 2022 – After Hocus Pocus arrived in theaters in the summer of…
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shopDisney Unveils New Mickey and Friends Plush Characters by Coach
A new plush has been unveiled by shopDisney from Coach. This line includes Mickey Mouse and friends and is billed as “swellegant.” The plush characters are plush sculpted with genuine polished pebbled leather. This is an elegant approach to some of Disney’s classic characters. Each of these plush friends is $600. The Line includes the…
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With a New Month Comes New Minimums for CHOC Adventure!
The minimums for CHOC Adventure have been changed as the Month of the event begins. CHOC has shared that the minimums for this year’s 30th-anniversary celebration of the CHOC Walk have been lowered. In an email that was sent out, the following message was shared: We want to raise as much support as possible for…
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Night of a Million Lights at Give Kids the World Ends Run
Give Kids the World is ending a tradition that began during the pandemic. Night of a Million Lights became an instant holiday favorite fundraiser for Give Kids the World. The organization announced that the tradition will end so that it can instead “remain focused on our mission to create life-changing experiences for wish families.” Give…
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Disney+ Announces Release Dates for “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,” “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers,” “Dancing with the Stars,” and More!
Today at the virtual Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour, Disney+ held a panel that give a glimpse into the programming coming to Disney’s streaming service. Attendees got a look at upcoming programs like Lucasfilm’s Andor, Marvel Studios’ She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Growing Up from Disney Branded Television, and Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory from…
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Disney Genie+ Offerings at Walt Disney World to Remain the Same Through August 7th
Earlier this year, Walt Disney World Resort made some changes to its Disney Genie+ lineup. The changes were supposed to originally remain in effect until August 7th. Then, several attractions would move back to an individual Lightning Lane purchase option. This is not happening now. Instead, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Space Mountain, Frozen Ever…
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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…