Author: Mr. Daps
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The Dream of a Train and a Boat, Two Stories Looking for Happy Endings
Before I was born, my grandpa built a houseboat with my grandma, mom, and uncles. This boat, named Puff, was the culmination of years of dreaming and led to years of happy memories. Decades before in the 1950s, Grandpa had been a commercial fisherman in the San Juan Islands and even ventured to Alaska once!f…
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Soul – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Disney-Pixar’s Soul originally was expected to be released into theaters last summer. However, as the impact of COVID-19 hit the movie industry its release date found itself getting moved. Eventually, Soul was released directly to Disney+ on Christmas Day. It was a lovely Christmas gift from Disney to fans who had anticipated this film for quite some…
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Time to Expand? – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Every week your Disney reporter Mr. DAPs highlights to top five stories of the week from the Disney and geek worlds. This week, there are some pretty significant stories that are covered. First off, the Disneyland Resort unveiled a proposal for possibilities regarding a substantial expansion for the resort. If…
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Opening, Reopening, and Rearranging – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1125 (#548)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks decide to geek out about three fairly big topics. Before we get to those though, we invite you to join the conversation by leaving your thoughts and opinions in the comments or by tweeting at us with the hashtag #geekscorner! First, there is now…
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James Marsden and Idina Menzel Returning for Disenchanted
James Marsden and Idina Menzel are returning to be in the sequel for Enchanted called Disenchanted. In the first movie, Marsden played Prince Edward and Menzel played Patrick Dempsey’s character named Robert’s girlfriend Nancy Tremaine. By the end of the movie, the two become a pair and run off together to Andalasia. It has been previously reported that…
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Disney, ESPN, and NFL Announce Long-Term Deal That Includes Super Bowls
The Walt Disney Company, ESPN, and the National Football League have reached a long-term agreement that spans 10 years. It allows for more postseason games on ABC/ESPN including the joining of the Super Bowl Rotation. It also provides for exclusive ESPN+ content, more regular-season matchups including Monday Night Football, and more. The deal was announced…
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Disneyland President Ken Potrock Sends Letter to Anaheim Leaders About Expansion Plans
Today the Disneyland Resort unveiled its plans for what the future of the resort could possibly look like. This extensive plan can be found on DisneylandForward.com and details what the future for the Disneyland Resort could look like. Along with unveiling the website and plans, Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock sent a letter to Anaheim…
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Disneyland Resort Offers Ideas for Parking Expansion with DisneylandForward Proposal
Today the Disneyland Resort revealed its plans for the future with an initiative called DisneylandForward. The proposal includes ideas for expansions of the parks with new lands and attractions. It also includes a new Disney entertainment district with hotels, restaurants, and entertainment. Finally, it includes ideas for the future of parking and transportation at the…
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DisneylandForward Shares Ideas for A New Kind of Disney Entertainment Destination at the Disneyland Resort
DisneylandForward is a new initiative put forward by the Disneyland Resort to expand the usage of the land already owned by Disney in Anaheim. With this proposal, Anaheim could change some current zoning restrictions to allow the Disneyland Resort to grow and attract more guests to the Anaheim area in the coming years. This initiative…
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DisneylandForward Offers Plenty of Land and Attraction Possibilities in Expansion Proposal
Today the Disneyland Resort launched a new expansion initiative called Disneyland Forward. The initiative focuses on four main points of expansion for the resort: parking, hotels, entertainment (like Downtown Disney District), and theme parks. The expansion would revolutionize the Disneyland Resort experience for guests visiting. One of the four main focal points for the expansion…
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Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days to Explore Legacy and Impact of Beloved Show
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days was announced by Whoopi Goldberg today on The View. This two-hour documentary will be chronicling the creation of a Black family on Sesame Street. Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days will broadcast on ABC on Monday, April 26, at 8:00/7:00C. Whoopi Goldberg Announces Sesame Street: 50 Years of…
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Magic Kingdom’s Main Street Confectionery Getting Look Updated
Work continues at Walt Disney World Resort ahead of its 50th-anniversary celebration later this year. Magic is being added throughout the park ahead of October 1st when the Resort officially turns 50! The Main Street Confectionery is getting a new look ahead of the 50th-anniversary. For The World’s Most Magical Celebration, the Main Street Confectionery…
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National Treasure Series Given Greenlight for Disney+
A National Treasure series has been given the greenlight for Disney+ Deadline is reporting. The project is being led by the film’s original producer Jerry Bruckheimer and original writers Marianne and Cormac Wibberley. It is not a continuation of the original films but instead a re-imagining. It is written by the Wibberley’s and will be…
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National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress Recognizes The Rainbow Connection
The National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress has honored The Rainbow Connection. This comes as every year the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress recognizes songs and audio recordings “worthy of preservation for all time based on their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation’s recorded sound heritage.” The Rainbow…
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Disney Releases Official Trailer for Big Shot
Disney has released the official trailer for Big Shot, which is coming exclusively to Disney+ on April 16, 2021. Big Shot stars John Stamos who plays Coach Korn. Coach Korn was ejected from the NCAA and then is given a chance at redemption with a coaching position at an elite private high school. Through this…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Releases Surprise Theme Song in Honor of its 5th Birthday
Shanghai, March 22, 2021 – Just days after Shanghai Disney Resort announced that its year-long 5th Birthday Celebrations will kick off on April 8, the resort today revealed a brand-new theme song as part of the “Year of Magical Surprises.” Titled “Magical Surprise,” the song features pop singer Liu Yuning and is a fun, fantastical tune about…
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‘The Falcon And The Winter Soldier’ Opens As Most Watched Series Premiere Ever On Disney+
Total Global Viewership for Marvel Studios’ “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” Lands as Most Watched Series for its Opening Weekend on Disney+ BURBANK, Calif. (March 22, 2021) – Disney+ Original series “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” from Marvel Studios ranked as the most watched series premiere ever on Disney+ during its opening weekend, Friday,…
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Black Widow, Cruella, and Luca Get Releases Updated as Disney Modifies Summer Schedule
Disney’s Live-Action “Cruella” and Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow” Both to Release Day and Date in Theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access on May 28 and July 9, respectively Disney and Pixar’s “Luca” to Release Exclusively on Disney+ on June 1 BURBANK, Calif. (March 23, 2021) – Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution today announced new release…
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Says Disney is Remaining Flexible on Black Widow Release
Black Widow is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 7, 2021. As the release date gets closer, Disney CEO has suggested there is some openness to the next film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe being released on Disney+. This comes after it seemed like an impossibility that the film could be released anywhere…
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Reopening and A Touch of Disney – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we share the top five Disney or geek stories of the week! This week, there is a lot to be excited about! First off, theme parks are starting to announce reopening dates in Southern California. The Disneyland Resort announced this week that it will be reopening its parks…
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The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results Via Webcast
BURBANK, Calif., March 15, 2021 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal second quarter 2021 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Results will be released after the close of regular trading on May 13, 2021. To listen…
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Photo Gallery – The Magic of A Touch of Disney Opening Day
On Thursday, March 18, 2021, A Touch of Disney opened at Disney California Adventure. This magical food experience is full of magic, music, food, and continues through April 19, 2021. The event runs from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM every Thursday through Monday during its run. While the food is great at A Touch of…
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Meet Alberta Falls, Granddaughter of Albert Falls of the Jungle Navigation Company Ltd.
Today Disney has released more information about the changes coming to The World Famous Jungle Cruise. One of these big changes is the addition of a new character, Alberta Falls. Granddaughter of famed Albert Falls of the Jungle Navigation Company Ltd., Alberta Falls is the “owner, manager, bookkeeper, and head mechanic of the Jungle Navigation…
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Here’s What’s Coming to Disney+ in April!
Another month means another round of titles being added to Disney+, Disney’s streaming service. For April, this means the addition of some classics from the library and also some introduction of some new Disney+ Originals. For Earth Day, the new Secrets of the Whales will be arriving from National Geographic on Disney+. There will also be…