Author: Mr. Daps
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Here’s is What is Reopening with Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort
On July 9th, the Downtown Disney District begins its phased reopening. This is the first thing to reopen at the Disneyland Resort since it closed in March. Although the Downtown Disney District is reopening, not all of the establishments in it will be reopening at the same time. Here is a list of things that…
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Walt Disney World Theme Parks Shows Preparation for Phased Reopening With New Video
Disney has released a new video showcasing how the Walt Disney World Resort is preparing its theme parks for guests to return this weekend. It was shared via social media on multiple handles. Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle shared “Our Disney Cast Members are ready, and as excited as ever, to welcome our…
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Walt Disney Family Museum Store Reopens
The Walt Disney Family Museum store is reopening after being closed for months due to COVID-19. With the reopening, the Walt Disney Family Museum also shared some safety protocols to give guests as safe of experience possible during this challenging time. Along with offering in-person shopping, the store also offers online shopping. Curbside pickup is…
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First Trailer for The One and Only Ivan Released Ahead of Disney+ Arrival
Disney has released the first trailer, key art, and images for The One and Only Ivan. This movie, based on the book by Katherine Applegate, tells the story of a silverback gorilla who discovers life isn’t defined by where you are or what you are going through but instead by friendship and courage to move…
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No More Waiting For It – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1039 (#510)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This is an exciting week as Disney begins to reopen its parks at the Walt Disney World Resort. This weekend also saw the arrival of Hamilton on Disney+. The geeks chat about both of these exciting things. This week also found some fun movie news coming out. An update…
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Disney Looking to Cast Jude Law as Captain Hook
Jude Law could be the next person to become one of the world’s most infamous pirates. According to Variety, Jude Law is in talks to portray Captain Hook in an upcoming live-action Peter Pan film Peter Pan & Went. Currently, Pete’s Dragon director David Lowery is attached to the project to direct. Lowery also co-wrote the script with…
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Select Dining and Experience Reservations Now Open at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort is now offering select dining and experience reservations. Guests can now book reservations for up to 60 days in advance starting today. This includes restaurants like Be Our Guest Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom, restaurants around World Showcase at EPCOT, and select table-service restaurants at different Disney Resort hotels. The return…
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Disneyland Paris Launches Advance Park Reservation System Ahead of Reopening
Disneyland Paris has launched an Advance Park Reservation System for those wishing to visit the parks when they reopen this month. Guests wishing to visit the parks will need to register before they can do so. This is part of the reopening plan for Disneyland Paris that includes social distancing and a cap on the…
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The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results Via Webcast
BURBANK, Calif., July 1, 2020 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal third quarter 2020 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. EDT / 1:30 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Results will be released after the close of regular trading on August 4, 2020. To listen…
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Disney+ Gets 64% Lift in Downloads Thanks to Hamilton
This weekend Disney+ released the hit Broadway musical, Hamilton. Originally the film was purchased with the intent for it to be released on the silver screen. However, with the impacts of the coronavirus, the musical’s release was moved from the big screen to home screens via Disney+. The release date was also pushed forward. After spending…
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VIDEO: “The Schuyler Sisters” Essence Festival Conversation
Disney has released a Hamilton panel from Essence Festival. This features a conversation with “The Schuyler Sisters,” Phillipa Soo, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Jasmine Cephas Jones from Hamilton. The popular Broadway show was released with the original cast over the weekend on Disney+. Check out the conversation below. “The Schuyler Sisters” Essence Festival Conversation Hamilton Description “Hamilton”…
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Disney Confirms Return Dates for Various Transportation Services at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed the return of several of its transportation services. This comes ahead of the reopening of the parks in just about a week. The Walt Disney World Resort closed in March due to the impact of COVID-19. On July 11th, Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will begin their phased…
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4th of July Patriotic Angel Food Cake – GEEK EATS Recipe
Happy 4th of July! Growing up Mr. DAPs’ grandmother often made Angel Food cake during the summer. This year for the Fourth of July Mr. DAPs is joined by Caitie to share exactly how she made this wonderful summertime dessert with a patriotic flare. This is a light cake that is wonderful to enjoy on…
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Disney+ Does Not Throw Away Its Shot With Hamilton – Review by Mr. DAPs
Hamilton, the hit Broadway musical that was both written and starred Lin-Manuel Miranda, is now streaming on Disney+. Since the first premier at the Public Theater in February 2015, it has been incredibly popular. This musical telling of the story of the American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton is described as “America then, as told by America…
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Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members Get Health and Safety Training as They Return to Work
With just over a week until Walt Disney World Resort parks begin reopening, Cast Members have begun to return to work. Part of the process of returning for Cast Members includes training on the health and safety protocols now in place due to COVID-19. As Cast Members return, they go through a day of health…
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Apple Pie from Whispering Canyon Café at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
There are few things more iconic in the American experience than apple pie. This wonderful dessert is one of the most popular in the United States and often shows up on holidays, especially on the 4th of July! In fact, according to the American Pie Council, pies are the preferred holiday dessert of Americans. Apple…
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2020 CHOC Walk in the Park Goes Virtual
The 2020 CHOC Walk in the Park will be a bit different than previous years. Today it was announced that the annual walk through the Disneyland Resort to raise funds for CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) will be digital. At this point, there aren’t many details available. However, participants can still expect to create…
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Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe to Premiere on Disney+
Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe will be appearing exclusively on Disney+ on Friday, August 28. Ahead of the release, all of the episodes of Phineas and Ferb will be aired on DisneyXD starting on August 25. For those who don’t want to wait, all episodes of Phineas and Ferb, along with…
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Jurassic Park Trio More Than Just Cameos in New Jurassic World Film
Sam Neil, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum are returning to their original Jurassic Park roles in the newest Jurassic World film. Their appearance in Jurassic World: Dominion won’t just be cameos Neil revealed in a recent interview. In an interview with Yahoo Movies UK, Sam Neil shared a bit about their involvement, which is more than…
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Shanghai Disney Resort and Dole Announce New Multi-year Resort Alliance
Shanghai, June 28, 2020 – In the tropical spirit of International Pineapple Day on June 27, Shanghai Disney Resort and Dole jointly announced that the two parties had entered into a new multi-year resort alliance, which introduces Dole as the Official Fruit Sponsor of Shanghai Disney Resort. This new deal will see Dole serve and supply…
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Cast of Hamilton to Host Twitter Watch Party on Disney+
The cast of Hamilton will be hosting a twitter watch party on the opening day of Hamilton on Disney+. During this watch party, the cast of Hamilton will be tweeting along as part of the festivities of the show arriving on Disney+. The announcement came from twitter earlier today. Those who want to be a…
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Star Trek: Lower Decks Cruising to CBS All Access in August
The newest Star Trek series will be arriving on CBS All Access on August 6. The news came from CBS All Access today. Following the premiere of Star Trek: Lower Decks, the half-hour animated series will be available on a weekly basis on Thursdays exclusively on CBS All Access in the U.S. In total, there…
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VIDEOS: Walking Around Tokyo Disneyland on Reopening Day
Tokyo Disneyland is now open again! On the morning of July 1st, the gates for both of the parks at the Tokyo Disney Resort reopened for the waiting guests to reenter. This comes months after the parks were closed due to the impact of COVID-19. One guest that was on hand is a friend of…
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A New Mountain – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1039 (#510)
Welcome to a big episode of GEEKS CORNER! Just before the show began, Tokyo Disney Resort reopened the gates to the parks there. This comes a week after it was announced that the parks at the Disneyland Resort would NOT be reopening on July 17th. In other news, Splash Mountain is being rethemed to have…