Author: Mr. Daps
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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…
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Bill Farmer and Goofy Celebrate International Friendship Day at Walt Disney World Resort with Special Friend
Today is International Friendship Day and to be a part of the celebration, Bill Farmer and Brady Baker, a 6-year-old super fan of Goofy and friend of Bill’s, headed to Walt Disney World Resort. Together, they met up with Goofy and also went for a few spins on The Barnstormer in the Magic Kingdom. Check out…
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Disney Releases New Mickey and Friends TikTok Filter on International Friendship Day
Disney has released a new TikTok filter as part of its celebration of International Friendship Day. The Disney Mickey & Friends TikTok filter can be tapped when recording in TikTok to see what character one is. The characters include Mickey, Minnie, Goofy Donald, Daisy and Pluto. This new filter is a fun way to celebrate…
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Walt Disney Family Museum Announces New Studio Workshops
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced new studio workshops. This includes virtual studio options and also studio programs. The following options will be offered by the museum. Virtual Studio Series Workshops Adult Session (Ages 18+): 10:30am–noon PT | Zoom Webinar$13 members | $18 non-members Youth Session (Ages 7–17): 1–2:30pm PT | Zoom Webinar$10 members…
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Disney Joins Other Hollywood Studios in Supporting Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act with Open Letter
The Walt Disney Company has joined other studios in writing an open letter in support of the Respect For Marriage Act. This letter was spearheaded by the Human Rights Campaign. Officially known as H.R. 8404 in the House and S. 4556 in the Senate, this bill would repeal in its entirety the Defense of Marriage…
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Howard Johnson Goes Back to the Retro Future with a Very Special Suite
The Howard Johnson Anaheim, just across from Disneyland, has gone back to the retro future (Great Scott!). It has done this with its new House of the Retro Future suite. The Monsanto House of the Future inspires this new suite at the Howard Johnson that once was found at a certain theme park nearby from…
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New Collection Inspired by ‘The Little Mermaid’ Debuts on Disney Cruise Line
A new collection inspired by The Little Mermaid has debuted on board ships across the Disney Cruise Line. Called Spirit of the Sea, this collection is inspired by Disney The Little Mermaid on the Disney Wish. This merchandise collection spotlights Ariel and the Disney Cruise Line logo in a beautiful watercolor ocean pattern. It also…
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The Disneyland Resort 2022 All-American College Band Jazzes The Night Away with Jiggs Whigham
On Thursday, July 28, 2022, Jiggs Whigham led the Disneyland Resort 2022 All-American College Band for a very special jazz set at the Hollywood Backlot Stage at Disney California Adventure. The world-renown trombonist traveled from Europe to be with the band. The set was the culmination of Jiggs Whigham working with the band as a…
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David Krumholtz is Returning as Bernard for ‘The Santa Clauses’
Another legacy cast member from The Santa Clause is returning fo the upcoming sequel series, The Santa Clauses. Krumholtz shared the news on Instagram with a video post. The post included the caption: “Couldn’t be more proud to add another chapter to my “The Santa Clause” career this fall in “THE SANTA CLAUSES” on @disneyplus . I…
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Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Shares Plans for D23 Expo 2022
BURBANK, California (July 28, 2022) – D23 Expo 2022 presented by Visa will return for a spectacular in-person event in Anaheim with special surprises for fans of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. With exciting pavilions, captivating panel presentations and special retail experiences, fans can explore and be the first to learn about never-before-seen details of new themed lands,…
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‘AMA ‘AMA Reopening at Aulani Resort This Fall
Aulani Resort’s signature oceanside restaurant ʻAMA ʻAMA will be returning this fall. It has been reimagined and will be a dinner-only location upon its reopening. While the menu has not been revealed yet, ‘AMA ‘AMA will have a new upscale dinner-only menu that will be created by an incredible culinary team. It will add some…
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Kevin Feige Confirms ‘Fantastic Four’ Won’t Be an Origin Story
When it is released in 2024, the new Fantastic Four movie will not be an origin series. Instead, Feige shared that the story for this film will be new and one that hasn’t been seen before. In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, he shared a little about where Marvel is going with the film.…
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New CITIZEN Watch Box Set Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of Spider-Man
As 60th anniversary of Spider-Man is celebrated, CITIZEN has created a new limited edition box set and timepiece for the occasion. This release will only include a limited number of watches. In fact, there are 1962 of them, which honors the year that Spidery first started swinging on his web. This beautiful watch is perfect…
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Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the Culinary Crown Jewel of Walt Disney World Resort, to Make Its Momentous Return July 28, 2022
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 26, 2022) – Those looking to indulge in elegant cuisine and timeless opulence can do so once again at Victoria & Albert’s – the culinary crown jewel of Walt Disney World Resort. This signature dining experience at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will make its momentous return July 28,…
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Disney+ Celebrates Season 3 of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series with a Red Carpet Premiere Event on the Walt Disney Studios Lot
DISNEY+ CELEBRATES SEASON 3 OF HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES WITH A RED CARPET PREMIERE ON THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS LOT Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, Sofia Wylie, Matt Cornett and More Attend the Event for the Disney Branded Television Series Streaming Now on Disney+ BURBANK, JULY 27, 2022 – Disney+ celebrated the third season premiere…
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Filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan Shares About Making ‘Light & Magic’ as Docuseries Arrives on Disney+
Light & Magic arrives on Disney+ today. This docuseries received unprecedented access behind the curtain to see what has made Industrial Light & Magic a pioneer in the effects industry for nearly five decades! What started as what was seen as an impossible dream has turned into a triumph of imagination and technology. Director Lawrence…
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New Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Reportedly on Hold
It appears that the remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is currently on hold. Bloomberg is reporting that both the art director and design director for the game were fired. This came after a demo of the game was shown to Lucasfilm and Sony. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic was…
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Lots to Look Forward To – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #618
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the GEEKS talk about of lot of things that they are looking forward to. This comes after a lot of news that came out of San Diego Comic-Con this last weekend. This includes new trailers, new release schedules, and a whole lot more. Join the GEEKS as they talk…
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Mobile Ordering Now Available at Disneyland’s Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
Mobile ordering continues to be offered at more dining locations around the Disneyland Resort. It is now available at Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante in Frontierland at the Happiest Place on Earth! The quick service location offers Mexican cuisine and a wonderful location right next to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante Description Colorful…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Updates New Chaperone Policy
Knott’s Berry Farm implemented a new chaperone policy that just recently went into effect. The policy was put into place after unruly teenagers forced the park to close three hours early on a Sunday night. With the recently announced chaperone policy, guests under 18 on Fridays and Saturdays must be accompanied by an adult over…