Author: Mr. Daps
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New Star Trek: Picard Blue Skies Trailer Shows the Return of the Enterprise
A new Star Trek: Picard trailer entitled Blue Skies was released by CBS All Access over the weekend. While showing more of what will be in store for Jean-Luc Picard in the future, it also harkens back to the past. The name of the trailer itself is reminiscent of the use of this song in…
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Marvel Characters to Descend on Shanghai Disney Resort for the 2020 Spring Disney Inspiration Run
Shanghai, January 16, 2020 – Following the huge success of Disney Inspiration Runs since 2018, Shanghai Disney Resort today announced that the 2020 Spring Disney Inspiration Run will take place on April 18 – 19, 2020. For the first time, participants of all ages will be surrounded by Marvel-themed fun as they run, jog or walk…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – 11 Must-Do Experiences Inside the Newest Land at Disneyland Park
At more than 14 acres, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the largest single-themed land in Disney Parks history, packed with immersive storytelling that allows guests to live their own Star Wars adventures. With so much to take in at Disneyland Park,* here are 11 “must-do” experiences for guests inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Join a…
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Resistance Rises – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we cover the top Disney and geek headlines as collected by the DAPS MAGIC team. This week on the DISNEY Reporter there is a lot going on in the Star Wars universe. First off, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is now open at the Disneyland Resort. This…
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Lunar New Year Celebration Begins at Disney California Adventure!
The Year of the Mouse Lunar New Year celebration has kicked off at the Disneyland Resort in Disney California Adventure this weekend. On Friday, Mickey and Minnie Mouse debuted new outfits for the Lunar New Year Celebration during Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession and also as they met with guests. Couple this with some new…
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Disney+ Orders Season Two of “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” from National Geographic
New Adventures Await for Jeff Goldblum as Disney+ Renews “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” from National Geographic 10-Episode Second Season Ordered of Critically Acclaimed Series, Produced By Nutopia BURBANK, Calif. (Jan. 17, 2020) — Disney+ announced today that its breakout hit series “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” will return for a second season on…
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Fans Descend on Disneyland for Opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance!
Disney fans arrived before the rise of dawn at the Disneyland Resort to experience the opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Some guests began arriving on Thursday night in anticipation of the new attraction’s opening. Even though the attraction is accessible only through the Disneyland app once the park…
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They’re Going to Disney World!
Outstanding group of 100 teens selected from among thousands for the 2020 Disney Dreamers Academy, an all-expenses-paid mentoring experience of a lifetime LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2020) – Today, Walt Disney World Resort revealed the 100extraordinary high school students from across the nation who will participate in the 2020 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve…
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Disney+ celebrates Togo with new plaque honoring hero sled dog at New York City’s Seward Park
This morning, NYC Parks celebrated the Parks Without Borders’ milestone $5.9 million reconstruction of Seward Park, which now features new pavements and curbs, benches and tables, a storytelling alcove, fitness equipment, lighting, plants and lower fences. Seward Park is home of a bronze statue of Togo, the hero sled dog who inspired the Disney+ original…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort celebrates Mickey during the Year of the Mouse
Enjoy endless fortune during Chinese New Year and romantic moments for Valentine’s Day (Hong Kong, January 9, 2020) It may have taken 12 years, but the wait is now over. Disney fans, along with their families and friends, can rejoice as they gather at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) to celebrate the Year of the…
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45 Years Later, a Day to Remember at the Magic Kingdom
45 years ago today was a big day for guests visiting the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. It was the opening day for two iconic attractions. Space Mountain and the Carousel of Progress opened on January 15, 1975. These two attractions are iconic and continue to be part of the traditions for…
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Passes $1 Billion at Global Box Office
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has joined the billion dollar club. By passing this milestone the last movie in the Skywalker Saga has become the seventh movie released in 2019 to reach $1 billion. It now joins both of its predecessors as well in reaching this mark. Currently, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker…
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Disney+ Shares First Look at Original Movie “Stargirl,” Premiering March
In honor of Grace VanderWaal’s 16th Birthday today, Disney+ has released the trailer, first look photos and key art for “Stargirl,” a tender and offbeat coming-of-age story starring the singer/songwriter in her film debut. “Stargirl” premieres on Disney+ on March 13. The film is directed by Julia Hart and also stars Graham Verchere, Karan Brar, Maximiliano Hernandez, Darby Stanchfield and Giancarlo Esposito. Stargirl…
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New Anna, Elsa, and Hans Announced for Disney’s Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical!
Starting on February 18, 2020 there will be new actors portraying Anna, Elsa, and Hans on Disney’s Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical on Broadway. The announcement arrives as Frozen nears its second anniversary. Today Disney Theatrical Productions announced that McKenzie Kurtz will be taking over the role of Anna. This will be her broadway debut.…
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Rise of Galaxy’s Edge – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1015 (#486)
Welcome to another episode of GEEK CORNER! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover ahead of the opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at the Disneyland Resort. When it opens, both Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge lands will be fully operational. The geeks give tips on the attraction and then spoiler-free…
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New Special Look at Marvel Studios’ Black Widow Released Along With Legacy Featurette
Football fans watching the National Championship game between Clemson Tigers and the LSU Tigers on ESPN on Monday night were also given the opportunity to see a new special look at Marvel Studios’ upcoming Black Widow movie. Along with this TV spot, Marvel Studios also released a featurette looking into the legacy of the character.…
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil continues the story of Maleficent and Aurora. The movie takes place several years after Maleficent as Aurora and Prince Phillip are preparing to wed. As so often happens, the parents must meet each other. With the meeting comes complications and conflict. As the conflict grows both Aurora and Maleficent find themselves…
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It All Makes Sense… Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
On Friday January 17, 2020 Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will open at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort. With its arrival, the largest land expansion at Disneyland will be completely open. It will join Disney’s Hollywood Studios with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge being completely open and available to be experienced by the…
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Star Trek: Picard Renewed for Second Season
Star Trek: Picard will be arriving on CBS All Access in just a couple of weeks. When it arrives fans will get to see what happens in the most recent chapter of Jean-Luc Picard’s life. However, before the arrival of the first season has even been broadcast the second season has now been officially confirmed.…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Signs Strategic Alliance with Vanke Shanghai Region
Shanghai, January 10, 2019 – Shanghai Disney Resort and Vanke Shanghai Region today announced that the two parties have entered into a strategic alliance, which introduces Vanke Shanghai Region as a new Official Sponsor of Shanghai Disney Resort. This new deal will allow a variety of exclusive Disney-themed offerings to be available for Vanke tenants, extending…
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R2-D2 Arrives at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
R2-D2 can now be found at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort. This popular droid has been found patrolling Black Spire Outpost on Batuu and DAPS MAGIC correspondent recently found him. As he made his way around Black Spire Outpost he interacted with guests, his Resistance team, and even Chewbacca! R2-D2 has appeared…
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A Week Worth Remembering – DISNEY Reporter
This week a lot will be happening at the Disneyland Resort! For the DISNEY Reporter, Mr. DAPs covers Disney and geek headlines that include all that is going on at Disneyland and beyond! We hope you enjoy this week’s edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Share what you think the top story of the week is…
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Introducing 30 Years Ago in Disneyland!
One of my favorite things since starting DAPS MAGIC in 2004 has been the collection of amazing people I have been able to meet. Through the years I have met Disney legends, Muppets, incredible talent and entertainers, other Disney fans, and other members of the Disney media. The experiences and relationships that have grown out…
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Celebrate the Year of the Mouse with Mickey and Minnie and Enjoy an Authentic Spring Festival at Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, January 9, 2020 – This Spring Festival, celebrate tradition and experience unforgettable magic with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and more, as Shanghai Disney Resort ushers in the Year of the Mouse! From January 13 through February 9, 2020, guests can experience a spellbinding celebration, complete with a resort-wide festive makeover, the return of beloved entertainment…