Author: Mr. Daps
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VIDEO: Trailer Released for Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ahead of Arrival on Disney+
Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom arrives on Disney+ on Friday, September 25th. Ahead of its arrival, Disney has released a trailer for this series that was produced by National Geographic. Josh Gad narrates the series as it takes a look behind the scenes of the different animal exhibits at both Disney’s Animal Kingdom and EPCOT.…
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Walt Disney World Announces Halloween Entertainment Offerings
The Walt Disney World Resort will begin this year’s celebration of fall and Halloween on September 15th and it will continue on through the 31st of October. Recently, some of the details about this autumnal celebration were announced. Today, more details about the entertainment that will be offered were shared by Disney. Magic Kingdom At…
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Savi’s Workshop Reopening in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Savi’s Workshop will soon be reopening in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Disney Parks Blog announced that soon guests will be able to build their own lightsabers again when they visit Walt Disney World Resort. Savi’s Workshop will be reopening on September 16, 2020. It should be noted that the experience…
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Bowers Museum to Reopen September 12th As Walt Disney Archives Exhibit Gets Extended.
The Bowers Museum will be again reopening after closing in July for a second time due to COVID-19. The museum will reopen its doors on September 12th. With the news of the Bowers Museum reopening comes news about Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic. This exhibit will now have its run…
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The Previously Untold Origins Of Olaf Are Revealed In The All-New Short “Once Upon A Snowman”
All-New Animated Short Debuts Exclusively on Disney+ October 23 BURBANK, Calif. (September 9, 2020) – What happened to Olaf within the moments after Elsa created him as she was “letting it go” and building her ice palace, and when Anna and Kristoff first meet him in the forest? And how did Olaf learn to love…
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Disneyland Paris Updates Mobile App and Touts Benefits
Disneyland Paris continues to move forward with technology in an effort to create a more magical experience for guests and also a safer one. Recently Disneyland Paris shared some of the updates to its mobile app and highlighted its benefits. Disneyland Paris pointed out that this set of updates were driven by the “evolution of…
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Disney Releases Photos of The Mandalorian Season Two!
Disney has released photos of the second season of The Mandalorian ahead of its arrival on Disney+ on October 30th. While they don’t give away much of what is going to happen in the second season of the hit show, it does provide a glimpse at what is coming. For those who remember the first season,…
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Reflection – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1049 (#520)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot to cover and geek out about. The show begins with thoughts about one of the newest arrivals on Disney+. Mulan. The geeks watched it over the weekend and have thoughts. Another person who has thoughts is Major Tedwardian Minor (Ted), the penguin.…
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Reduced Park Hours Begin at Walt Disney World Resort
Today the Walt Disney World Resort begins its new daily schedule of reduced park hours. The reduction of hours comes as the summer comes to an end and travel demand to the resort isn’t what was initially expected. The new hours also come after, what appears to be, a successful Labor Day weekend for the…
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Mulan’s Arrival on Disney+ Leads to 68% More Disney+ App Downloads!
This last weekend Mulan arrived on Disney+ with Premier Access. The decision to release it on Disney+ instead of a theatrical release was controversial but it appears to have paid off for Disney. Despite viewers having to pay an extra $30 to get Premier Access and watch Mulan, the movie’s arrival on Disney+ led to a…
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Autumn Arrives at Shanghai Disney Resort with Festivals, Celebrations and New Duffy Month Surprises
Shanghai, August 27, 2020 – This autumn, kiss the heat of the summer goodbye and welcome in a cooler season, which offers fewer crowds, unbelievable offerings, and an amazing assortment of celebrations that perfectly showcase why autumn is one of the best times of year to explore the magic of Shanghai Disney Resort! With a whole…
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Photo Report: Disneyland Paris During its Phased Reopening
Disneyland Paris continues its phased reopening since being closed due to COVID-19. A good friend of DAPS MAGIC Desirae recently visited Disneyland Paris and shared some photos and insight on what the experience is now like for those who visit. As she was sharing the pictures, I asked her a few questions about the trip.…
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Chocolate Waffles with Espresso Frozen Mousse From Tamu Tamu Refreshments at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
Today marks the first week of Waffle Week over on the Disney Parks Blog! This week, the Disney Parks Blog will be celebrating the almighty waffle by highlighting different incarnations of it from around the globe in the Disney Parks. Along with all of that, a new recipe was shared that DAPS MAGIC is now…
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Loyal Brave True – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Every edition Mr. DAPs reports on the top five Disney and geek news stories of the week. This week a lot of news is coming from Disney+. This includes the arrival of Mulan on Disney+ for those who choose to pay for Premier Access. Earth to Ned also arrived on Disney+…
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Disney’s Live-Action Mulan – Mr. DAPs Review
Disney’s live-action Mulan has arrived on Disney+ for those who choose to purchase premiere access. This comes after its release being delayed more than once due to the COVID-19. The movie tells the story of a young spirited girl who goes off to fight for the Emporer to save her father’s life. She hides her…
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D23 Offers Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Drive-In Event at Rose Bowl
D23 is offering the opportunity to go to the drive-in and watch Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back at the Rose Bowl forty years after the film originally arrived in theaters. D23 is inviting members to be a part of this historic socially distanced celebration of this iconic film. Taking place on September 11th, the…
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SWINGIN’ WITH THE MOUSE Announces GRAMMY AWARDS For Your Consideration Livestream Event on October 4
A GRAMMY® AWARDS For Your Consideration Event by SWINGIN’ WITH THE MOUSE Featuring Appearances by DEEDEE MAGNO HALL, COURTNEY REED, GARRETT CLAYTON, KEITH DAVID, AND MORE October 4th, 202o Livestream from Rockwell Table and Stage 5pm PDT On October 4, 2020, join vocalists, band, and creative team members during SWINGIN’ WITH THE MOUSE’s premiere Grammy®…
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Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King – A Special Edition of 20/20 Now Streaming on Disney+
After the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman, a special tribute to this incredible man was presented by ABC News. Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King – A Special Edition of 20/20 is now available to watch on Disney+. Chadwick Boseman starred in several Marvel Studios movies including Black Panther, Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War,…
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The Walt Disney Company To Participate In The Bank Of America Virtual 2020 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference
BURBANK, Calif., September 3, 2020 – Christine McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will participate in a question-and-answer session at the Bank of America Virtual 2020 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at approximately 11:25 a.m. PDT/ 2:25 p.m. EDT. To listen…
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Earth to Ned Brings Quirky and Fun to Disney+ – Mr. DAPs Review
Earth to Ned arrives on Disney+ on Friday, September 4th. This new improv show from the Jim Henson Company focuses on an alien named Ned that was sent to earth to destroy it. However, upon arriving he finds himself fascinated (or maybe obsessed) with what Ned considered to be Earth’s greatest. The rest of the…
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Season 2 of The Mandalorian to Arrive on Disney+ on October 30
Since the first season of The Mandalorian concluded earlier this year, the second season has been highly anticipated. Today, it was announced that the second season of The Mandalorian will be arriving on Disney+ on October 30, 2020. Currently, the incredibly popular first season is available on Disney+. This season received 15 Emmy Award Nominations…
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New Look at Star Wars: The High Republic Shows Yoda 200 Years Younger Than Star Wars Movies
StarWars.com has released a new look at Yoda ahead of the arrival of Star Wars: The High Republic in January 2021. This look at Yoda takes place a couple of hundred years before the events of the Star Wars movies that so many Star Wars fans know and love. In a recent post on StarWars.com,…
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A Very Good Man – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1048 (#519)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week the show covers the range of emotions as the geeks grieve the death of Chadwick Boseman. As the discussion continues, they talk about his legacy and also about what should be done with the next Black Panther movie. Haunted Mansion is getting a new movie…
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New Fall & Holiday Season Deal Released for Walt Disney World Resort
There are new packages now available for guests wishing to visit the Walt Disney World Resort this fall and into the holiday season. This comes as Walt Disney World Resort continues to move forward with its phased reopening since closing earlier this year due to COVID-19. Recently Disney CEO Bob Chapek acknowledged that Walt Disney…