Author: Mr. Daps
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Disney Parks Moms Panel Now planDisney
Today Disney announced an update to the Disney Parks Moms Panel. It is being replaced by planDisney. This resource offers guests a chance to get questions answered by experienced Disney parks guests. The new planDisney panel is the next step in the evolution of the Disney Parks Moms Panel. It is billed as a “go-to…
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Muppets Are Back, Luca’s Coming! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1044 (#515)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! Each week we talk about the things we want to geek out about because it’s good to be a geek, especially a Disney geek! This week is no exception. Throughout the course of the show, the geeks chat about the earnings report from The Walt Disney Company. This…
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Disney Loses $3.5 Billion Due to Pandemic Closures of Parks
The Walt Disney Company lost $3.5 billion in operating income during the fiscal 3rd quarter as a result of the park closures caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The news came from Disney CEO Bob Chapek on an earnings call focused on the 3rd quarter. This contributed to a nearly $5 billion loss for the company…
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Disney Releasing Mulan on Disney+ in September
Disney will be releasing Mulan on Disney+ starting on September 4th. The announcement came today on an earnings call from Bob Chapek. This comes after the film has seen its release date moved multiple times due to the impact of COVID-19. When it is released on September 4th, Mulan will be available for a premium…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Cancels 2020 Knott’s Scary Farm
In an update posted on the Knott’s Berry Farm website today it was announced that Knott’s Scary Farm will not be happening this year. The letter from Jon Storbeck, Vice President & General Manager of Knott’s Berry Farm shared multiple updates about the park with the cancelation being one of them. In the message, Storbeck…
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Howard – A Beautiful Documentary About a Beautiful Life – Review by Mr. DAPs
There are some people in life that you just wish you could have met… just once. You know that they are special because of what they’ve done or what they’ve created. Then you learn more about them and are glad your paths never crossed. Other people, you meet and realize that what you found to…
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Disney’s “Baymax Dreams” Season Two Launches August 3 with Advances in Production
As a part of the “Big Hero 6 The Series” takeover on Disney XD, Disney Television Animation and Direct to Consumer & International Technology groups launch season two of “Baymax Dreams” shorts with new capabilities • Artist-friendly tooling for visual effects, lighting and shading as well as humanoid animation create premium quality for real-time shorts…
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Learn About All The Lightsabers With Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection
Lightsabers have always been fascinating to Star Wars fans. From the colors of the blades to the way they are built, every lightsaber is a part of the bigger story that is being told about the person wielding it. While there has been lots of information to be found about lightsabers, soon there will be…
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No-Bake Granola Treats from Disney’s Contemporary Resort Bakery – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
The summer is a great time for sweet treats but not always the best time to be baking. Today DAPS MAGIC shares a recipe from the Disney Parks Blog that is a wonderful combination of both chocolate and peanut butter. They also have a little crispy hint to them to add an extra dimension. Check…
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The Disney Society Orchestra and Friends Replaces Beauty and the Beast – Live On Stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Today a new show debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at what was formerly the home of Beauty and the Beast – Live On Stage. The Disney Society Orchestra and Friends now is being performed at the Theater of the Stars. It features a six-piece orchestra and towards the end, it includes Disney characters from Beauty and…
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A Conversation About HOWARD with Director Don Hahn, the New Disney+ Documentary with the Only Person Who Could Make It.
Next week Howard will be arriving on Disney+. This is the story of Howard Ashman, the lyricist behind the music of Disney animated classics like The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. Recently, DAPS MAGIC had the opportunity to sit down (via zoom) with director Don Hahn and several other news organizations to chat…
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New Season of American Idol to Host Virtual Auditions
American Idol will be doing things a bit differently this year. This comes as the entertainment industry continues to adapt to the challenges created by the COVID-19 coronavirus. On Friday it was announced that American Idol will be offering virtual auditions this season utilizing Zoom. There will be no in-person auditions for season four. Auditions…
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Emmys, Movies, and Masks! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! Each week Mr. DAPs shares the top Disney and geek headlines in this quick recap. This week there is a lot of news to cover as Disney continues to update its face-covering policies at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. In entertainment news, The Walt Disney Company garnered…
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Story and Cast Details Released for Star Wars: Tales From the Galaxy’s Edge
Details continue to be released about Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge. This virtual reality experience will allow fans to visit Batuu and experience Batuu like never before. ILMxLAB has released a new behind-the-scenes video that shares details about Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge. This video gives insight into story details and…
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Alan Menken Reveals Disney+’s Beauty and the Beast Prequel Title
Disney+ continues to add more and more original content since it launched last November. One of the new shows that is being worked on is a prequel for Beauty and the Beast that will follow Gaston and LaFou. It has been known that Luke Evans and Josh Gad will be returning for this series that…
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Disney+ Now Has Character Icons for The Muppets!
Today Muppets NOW! arrived on Disney+. However, this show isn’t the only Muppet offering to arrive on Disney+. Ten new icons are now available for Disney+ subscribers to use as their icons for Disney’s streaming service. They include: Kermit Miss Piggy Fozzie Bear Gonzo Animal Pepe the Prawn Beaker Swedish Chef Janice Scooter Here is…
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Muppets NOW! Brings the Charm and Zaniness of Muppets to Disney+
Muppets NOW! is now streaming on Disney+. The return of The Muppets is a welcome one as they bring the charm and craziness back the small screen as Kermit and the gang try to put up a new Muppet series for streaming. Of course, nothing goes write and everything is sent into a tizzy. Muppets…
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Enjoy Ratatouille: The Adventure at Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris From the Comfort of Your Own Home
Disney continues to offer more #DisneyMagicMoments for guests to experience a little Disney magic from the comfort of their own home. The newest release is a ride and learn video of Ratatouille: The Adventure at Walt Disney Studios at Disneyland Paris. This attraction shrinks guests down to the size of a rat and then takes…
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Pixar Introduces Luca as Summer 2021 Film Release
Today Pixar Animation Studios announced its next animated feature to come to theaters. Luca will be arriving in U.S. theaters on June 18, 2021. It is directed by Academy Award® nominee Enrico Casarosa (La Luna) and produced by Andrea Warren (Lava, Cars 3). Luca looks to be a beautiful film that will also have a…
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Tripadvisor Names Magic Kingdom Best Theme Park in the World
Every year, we pull together all the reviews, ratings, and saves that travelers share from across the globe — and use that info to spotlight the very best. The Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best awards celebrates them all. – Tripadvisor.com Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort has been named the best theme park…
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Black Beauty Coming to Disney+ with Kate Winslet and Mackenzie Foy
Academy Award®-Winning Kate Winslet Voices the Role of Black Beauty Movie Adaptation of Classic Story Stars Mackenzie Foy, Iain Glen and Claire Forlani BURBANK, Calif. (July 29, 2020) – Disney+ announced today that a contemporary adaptation of Anna Sewell’s classic 19th century novel, “Black Beauty” will premiere on the streaming service later this year. Black Beauty…
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NHL Partners with Disney an Twitter Ahead of Season Return
NHL has announced a partnership with Disney and Twitter ahead of its August return. This comes as sports continue to return to the airwaves in new ways as in-person viewing is still on hold due to coronavirus. The news comes from the NHL. Twitter will be offering two-minute Live Look-Ins of select NHL games during…
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Watch Virtual Showing of Disney Cruise Line’s Tangled: The Musical
Disney continues to share #DisneyMagicMoments for people at home as the world continues to weather the coronavirus pandemic. Recently Disney has shared Disney Cruise Line’s Tangled: The Musical from the Walt Disney Theatre. This Broadway-style show was recorded with the original cast of the show. Virtual Viewing: Disney Cruise Line’s Tangled: The Musical What did…
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Happy Christmas in July! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1043 (#514)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! It’s Christmas in July and there are few things happier than Christmas so the geeks decided it is worth celebrating! Along with talking about Christmas, the geeks also spend some time talking about the Emmy nominations for Disney+ today, specifically the 15 nominations that The Mandalorian garnered! As…