Author: Mr. Daps
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Actors’ Equity Association Signs Deal With Walt Disney World Resort
Since the phased reopening of Walt Disney World Resort, there have been some entertainers that have been performing at the parks. However, any of the actors from the Actors’ Equity Association were not among them. The Actors’ Equity Association represents actors that perform in many of the stage shows or speaking/singing roles in streetmosphere shows…
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With Shorter Hours Coming, Disney Adjusts EPCOT After 4 Passes
On September 8, 2020, the Walt Disney World Resort will be shortening the operating hours for its parks. Because of this, EPCOT will be closing two hours earlier than it currently is and the EPCOT After 4 pass will no longer seem like quite as good of a deal. Today Disney confirmed to the Orlando…
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Possibility Magic – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1045 (#516)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week’s show is a lot of fun as Mr. DAPs, Caitie, and Jenny geek out to all that is going on around the Disney and geek communities. Thinks start off with the geeks talking about Murray’s trip to Florida where he is visiting Universal Orlando and Walt…
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Disney Removes Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge From D23 Expo Announcement Post
Recently Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge has been removed from the D23 Expo Disney Parks Blog post that originally shared the announcement of this hotel that was to be built at Walt Disney World Resort. The new lodge was announced at the 2019 D23 Expo. However, as the economic impact of COVID-19 continues to…
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First Look at EPCOT Main Entrance Fountain Pylons Revealed!
This morning Imagineer Zach Riddley gave a first look at the found pylons for the entrance of EPCOT that were just installed. In a post on Instagram, Riddley said, “I’m excited to share a first look at the pylons we installed last night as we continue to reimagine the EPCOT main entrance fountain, which has…
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Zac Efron to Star in Disney+’s Three Men and a Baby Remake
Three Men and a Baby is being remade for Disney+. The remake of the 1987 film is set to star Zac Efron. The film is being produced by Gordon Gray, the man behind The Rookie and The Way Back starring Ben Affleck. The movie is being run by Disney’s live-action division with a script by Will…
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Disney Television Studios Rebranded
Disney television studios are getting rebranded. The changes come as Disney continues to integrate 20th Century Fox after acquiring it. First off, Disney is dropping Fox from 20th Century Fox Television. It will now simply be known as 20th Television. This is part of the deal that was made with the acquisition of 21st Century…
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Disneyland Paris Announces Reimagined Halloween and Christmas Festivities
Disneyland Paris has announced that it will be celebrating Halloween and Christmas this year. However, things will be a little bit different than in other years. Disneyland Paris today announced that it would be “the most bewitching place on earth” when celebrates Halloween this fall. Disney’s Halloween Festival will be returning to Disneyland Paris on…
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New Special Look at Black is King, Beyoncé’s Visual Album Based on the Music of The Lion King: The Gift Now Available
Visual Album Now Streaming Exclusively on Disney+ Today, Disney+ released a new special look at “Black Is King,” the visual album from 24-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, which is now streaming exclusively on the service. Based on the music of “The Lion King: The Gift,” the visual album reimagines the lessons from the 2019 blockbuster for…
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S’mores Gelato Shake from D-Luxe Burger at Disney Springs – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
August 10th is National S’mores Day! While most people know how to make a s’more, it seems fitting to elevate things a bit for this special day. To do so, DAPS MAGIC is sharing a recipe from D-Luxe Burger at Disney Springs for the S’mores Gelato Shake! The S’mores Gelato Shake is the perfect recipe…
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Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series Arriving on Playstation VR on August 25
Have you ever wondered what happened to Darth Vader between the events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: A New Hope? In Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series, ILMxLAB lets fans go on an immersive and cinematic exploration of what happened during this time period. Fans will be able to experience this…
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The Results Are In – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! Each week it covers the top Disney and geek stories that has happened of the course of the last seven days. This week, the results are in on The Walt Disney Company’s third quarter. While they weren’t great, there were also a few glimmering spots. The parks’ numbers…
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Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Under Refurbishment Through Halloween
Since the Magic Kingdom reopened last month guests have noticed that the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover didn’t reopen as well. Initially, the attraction just was just not working. However as time went by and the PeopleMover didn’t reopen, it appeared that there wasn’t going to be a quick return for the attraction. Now, Disney has…
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All Parks at Walt Disney World Shorten Hours in September [updated]
Starting in September all four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort will be shortening their daily hours. This news comes as the resort continues to recover from being closed due in March due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. The updated hours will begin on September 8th and are as follows: Magic Kingdom…
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2017 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Releases Video to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of the Program
This summer was to have been the celebration of the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band’s 50th anniversary. Due to COVID-19, this, unfortunately, didn’t happen. However, members of the 2017 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band got together virtually to bring some music magic to the summer. The video begins with an introduction by Dr. Ron McCurdy,…
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Animaniacs Reboot Coming to Hulu in November!
The reboot of Animaniacs will be arriving on Hulu this November. This return of Yakko, Wakko, and Dot will be happening on Friday, November 20th. They will also be joined by Pinky and the Brain. The reboot will include 13 episodes. The return of Animaniacs comes 22 years after the final episode aired. The original Animaniacs…
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Avatar Concept Art Reveals New Underwater Vehicle
Some new concept art has been revealed for James Cameron’s upcoming Avatar sequels. Producer Jon Landau shared a tweet with new underwater vehicles that will be seen in the sequels. This makes sense as it has been known for quite some time that underwater will be explored in future Avatar movies. The Crabsuit The underwater vehicle…
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The Proud Family Cast And Creative Team Reunited For NAACP’s Arts, Culture & Entertainment Festival
Keke Palmer to Join Cast of Upcoming Disney+ Original Series “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” BURBANK, Calif. (August 6, 2020) – Today, the cast and executive producers of the groundbreaking animated series “The Proud Family” participated in a virtual reunion during the NAACP’s Arts, Culture & Entertainment Festival. Moderated by Keke Palmer, who announced that…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Shares Magical Evening With Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda
On Thursday night The Walt Disney Family Museum hosted An Evening with Alan Menken. DAPS MAGIC was invited to cover this event by The Walt Disney Family Museum. It was a magical night that gave donors and fans the chance to experience the magic of the music and experiences of Alan Menken, Chris Montan, and…
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New Disney Twenty-Three Magazine Celebrates 65 Years of Disney Theme Parks
STAND-ALONE FALL ISSUE OF DISNEY TWENTY-THREE EXPLORES MORE THAN SIX DECADES OF INNOVATION AND STORYTELLING WITH DISNEY LEGENDS AND IMAGINEERS PLUS, EXCLUSIVE STORIES COMING TO D23.COM, A LIMITED-EDITION PIN SET, AND AN EXCLUSIVE GIFT WITH THE PUBLICATION FOR D23 GOLD MEMBERS ALL HONOR THE LANDMARK OCCASION BURBANK, Calif. – August 6, 2020 – It was…
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Tom Hanks in Discussions to Portray Geppetto in Robert Zemeckis’ Pinocchio
Tom Hanks is reportedly in early discussions to play Geppetto in a new version of Pinocchio being directed by Robert Zemeckis. The news, being reported by Deadline, has Tom Hanks reaching out to Zemeckis to express interest after reading the script. The Disney remake has wanted Tom Hanks for the role of Geppetto for quite…
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Nia DaCosta to Direct Captain Marvel 2
Nia DaCosta is slated to direct Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel 2. Deadline broke the story about the Candyman director heading to Marvel Studios to helm the second Captain Marvel movie. DaCosta is taking over the reins from Anne Bowden and Ryan Fleck who directed the first film. This is common practice at Marvel Studios with…
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S.O.U.L. Fest to Feature Panel with Pixar’s Pete Docter and Other SOUL Filmmakers
On Friday, August 14th, the filmmakers behind Disney-Pixar’s Soul will be part of a panel discussion for S.O.U.L. Fest. It will be streamed live on the BFI YouTube Channel. Pete Docter, Kemp Powers, Dana Murray, and others will join the discussion about representation in animation. The announcement came on the S.O.U.L. Fest website. S.O.U.L. stands…
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Disney+ Releases Official Trailer for Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe
Disney+ has released the official trailer for its upcoming release, Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe. The movie premieres on Disney+ on Friday, August 28th. Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe Official Trailer Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe Description “Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace…