Author: Mr. Daps
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Pelé Walls Go Up Around Former Home of The Void at Downtown Disney District
Walls have gone up around the former home of The Void at the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. The walls seem to indicate that this is where the previously announced Pelé Soccer is coming to the location. Currently, there is a Pelé at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. The store is…
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It’s Anniversary Time! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1201 (#575)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the GEEKS celebrate 11 years of GEEKS CORNER as they kick off the first episode of the 12th season! Thank you all for geeking out with us through the years! We have a lot of fun with this and are glad that you do too! This week the episode…
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Geeks Corner Kicks Off 12th Season With Special Anniversary Show
Geeks Corner has kicked off its 12th season with a special anniversary show that included music, additions to the set, memories, and more! During the course of the show, Mr. DAPs showed off his new electric ukulele (yes, they exist) as the show included several musical moments. The show also included sock puppets, favorite musical…
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Disney Cruise Line Announces Return to Favorite Tropical Destinations in the Bahamas, Caribbean and Mexico in Early 2023
CELEBRATION, Fla. – In early 2023, Disney Cruise Line will return to top tropical destinations in the Bahamas – including Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay – as well as the Caribbean and the Mexican Riviera, delighting guests of all ages with one-of-a-kind vacations at sea. A variety of enchanting itineraries will set sail coast-to-coast from…
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First Trailer for Home Sweet Home Alone Released Ahead of Disney+ Debut
The first trailer for Home Sweet Home Alone has arrived. This is a reimagining of the holiday classic and will be arriving on Disney+ on November 12th. This will be as a part of the Disney+ Day celebrations. Disney+ Day will include new content releases, fan experiences, exclusive offers, and more. Home Sweet Home Alone Trailer Home…
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Disney Studios Content Chief Creative Officer Alan Horn Retiring
Alan Horn is retiring from Disney studios as the Chief Creative Officer. For the last ten years, Horn has been running Walt Disney Studios, now called Disney Studios Content. Horn came to Disney and stabilized the studios after the bumpy three year run of Rich Ross. Under Horn’s leadership, the studios have released 20 films…
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The Geeks Visit Walt Disney World for its 50th Anniversary
On October 1, 2021, Walt Disney World began its 50th Anniversary celebration. A couple of days before, the Geeks of Geeks Corner flew out to Florida to experience this historic day. The plan was to originally catch the final performances of both Happily Ever Ever and also EPCOT Forever! However, as the final dates of both of these shows were…
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Disney Legend Ruthie Tompson Dies at 111
Disney Legend Ruthie Tompson has passed away at the age of 111. In a post on Twitter, Disney Executive Chairmain shared the news. Thompson started her career at Disney working in the Ink & Paint department on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. She would go on to work on nearly every Disney animated film…
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Advance Ticket Sales Now Available for Marvel Studios’ ETERNALS
Advanced tickets are now on sale for Marvel Studios’ ETERNALS ahead of its November 5th arrival in theaters. Tickets can be purchased on Fandango to see this next Marvel Studios film on the big screen at Fandango.com/Eternals. Along with the news that ETERNALS tickets are available, a new featurette and character posters were released today.…
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Walt Disney World Resort 50th Celebration Sweepstakes Announced
Today the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Celebration sweepstakes was announced. This could give winners the chance to experience an incredible trip to Walt Disney World Resort during its 50th Anniversary. The window to enter the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Celebration Sweepstakes is now through October 24, 2021. The grand prize winner will receive…
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The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal Full Year And Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Results Via Webcast
BURBANK, Calif., October 6, 2021 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal full year and fourth quarter 2021 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Results will be released after the close of regular trading on November 10,…
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Lots to Celebrate – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover. The biggest story of the week is Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary. This celebration brought new entertainment, merchandise, food, and a whole lot more. The DAPS MAGIC team was on hand to cover this very special event! Following the…
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New Star Trek: Discovery Trailer Released at New York Comic-Con
The official trailer for season 4 of Star Trek: Discovery today at New York Comic-Con. This comes ahead of the November 18th arrival on Paramount+. This season will have the new captain of Discovery facing off against a new threat to the galaxy. Check out the trailer for season 4 of Star Trek: Discovery here:…
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Around the World in 7 Days – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1153 (#574)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week is live from Fort Wilderness Resort, specifically a cabin at Fort Wilderness Resort at Walt Disney World Resort. The GEEKS have spent the week at Walt Disney World Resort catching all that it has to offer for its 50th Anniversary! On this week’s episode, the GEEKS talk about all…
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Muppets Haunted Mansion – Mr. DAPs Review
Muppets Haunted Mansion is now available to stream on Disney+. This new special shares a Halloween story of the Muppets where Gonzo is spending the night in a Haunted Mansion with Pepe the Prawn tagging along. Gonzo has spent his life doing daredevil stunts and has no fear of visiting the Haunted Mansion. However, could…
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Check Out the Complete Disney Fab 50 Character Collection at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is now celebrating its 50th Anniversary. The Most Magical Celebration on Earth has introduced new shows, new foods, new merchandise, and also the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection! This consists of 50 golden characters found throughout all four parks at Walt Disney World Resort. The DAPS MAGIC team sought all of these…
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Disney Genie to Launch at Walt Disney World on October 19th
After the kickoff of the 50th Anniversary celebration at Walt Disney World Resort, there is another launch set to happen. On October 19th, Disney Genie will launch at Walt Disney World. This new service will be available in the My Disney Experience app for guests of the Resort. It will offer features to help guests…
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Five New Horses Arrive at Circle D Ranch Ahead of Disneyland Debut
The Circle D Ranch, which houses the horses of Disneyland, has five new horses. These horses come from around the country and will eventually be found walking up and down Main Street, USA. The training process for these horses can range from six months to an entire year. Each horse trains at its own pace…
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More Agatha Harkness Coming as Kathryn Hahn Set to Reprise Role in Disney+ Series
Kathryn Hahn is set to return to Disney+ in the role of Agatha Harkness. A spinoff series from WandaVision is in the works for Disney’s streaming service Variety is reporting. In the series, Hahn would again portray Agatha Harkness. While not a lot is known about the plot, it is said that the series would be…
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Disneyland Resort Announces New Disney Ambassador Team
The Disneyland Resort has announced Mark Everett King Jr. and Nataly Guzman as its new Disney Ambassador team. In a ceremony held in Fantasyland Theater, the new team was announced this morning and streamed on the official Disneyland Ambassador Instagram account. This continues a tradition started by Walt Disney himself and welcomed two new Disney…
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Imaginative Worlds, Real-Life Adventures: Disney Cruise Line Unveils New Experiences for Kids, Tweens and Teens Aboard Disney Wish
Highlights include a brand-new way to explore the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy, a nautical playground for little ones and exclusive spaces for older kids to chill CELEBRATION, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2021) – A high-tech starship on a mission to assist the Resistance. A nautical playground where little cadets train with the most magical captains at sea. A…
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Disney Announces Entertainment Lineup for Disney Cruise Line
More entertaining news is coming from Disney this week. After the announcement yesterday of the return of meet and greets and other entertainment favorites to Walt Disney World Resort, today the Disney Cruise Line shares its entertainment lineup on the Disney Parks Blog. In a video released on the blog, Disney Cruise Line gave a…
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New Cruiser Joins Walt Disney World Resort’s Nautical Fleet
A new cruiser has joined the fleet of watercraft that transport guests around the Seven Seas Lagoon. Named the Tradewinds, this cruiser joined the fleet in conjunction with the arrival of the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. The new cruiser is named the Tradewinds. The name was chosen by Walt Disney World Imagineering…
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More Live Entertainment and Character Meet and Greets Returning to Walt Disney World Resort!
As Walt Disney World Resort continues to celebrate its 50th Anniversary, it also continues to bring back more character experiences and entertainment. Already guests can enjoy the Let the Magic Begin stage show at Cinderella Castle when Magic Kingdom opens. The piano player on Main Street, USA has also returned. In EPCOT’s World Showcase, Alberta…