Author: Mr. Daps
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Not So Far Away – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 935 (#453)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week’s episode is heavily focused on the happenings going on around the Disneyland Resort. However, the show starts with a brief discussion about Aladdin. Then, conversation pivots to the Disneyland Resort. There, the geeks talk about watching the Toy Story 4 preview in Tomorrowland. They also talk about the completion…
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Advance Tickets for “TOY STORY 4” On Sale Now
Tickets are on sale now for Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4,” which opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2019. Watch Woody in this new clip as he introduces Forky to everyone in Bonnie’s room for the first time. https://youtu.be/o2VVueD2TcU Fans can catch Woody and the gang a day before “Toy Story 4” officially…
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Disneyland Shares Information on Redeeming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Reservations
The Disneyland Resort has begun sending an email out detailing how reservations for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be redeemed. The following was sent to people with reservations: We’re excited you’ll be joining us soon at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Because you have a reservation, please take a moment and review what to bring, how…
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Disney’s Live-Action Aladdin Scores Solid $113 Million Opening Weekend
Disney’s live-action version of Aladdin had a solid opening weekend of $112.7 million this weekend domestically. This exceeded expectations which had the movie projected to hit the $75-$85 million for the weekend. The movie, directed by Guy Ritchie, stars Will Smith as the Genie, Mena Massoud in the title role, and Naomi Scott as Princess…
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New Details Released for Disneyland Paris Expansion
While the start of major construction is expected by the end of the year, Disneyland Paris presents new details on its expansion project, which includes the establishment of a lake constituting the most important natural scene from Walt Disney Studios Park. Imagine a sparkling body of water, lakeside walks, beautifully landscaped shorelines, waterfront restaurants, and…
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Rainy Disney Day in May – DAPS Vlog
The rain rain rain came down down down at the Disneyland Resort on Sunday. It may have been Memorial Day weekend at the Disneyland Resort, but it felt more like Groundhog’s Day. The weather was quite volatile as the sky decided what it wanted to do. Mr. DAPs, Caitie, and Roger spent most of the…
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Eight Tips to ‘Know Before You Go’ to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the highly-anticipated new lands coming to Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, will invite guests to step into the Star Wars universe for the very first time and live their own Star Wars adventures. To help guests plan ahead and prepare for their visits to Star…
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Sunday Spotlight: Farley the Fiddler
Walk through Frontierland on a weekday and there is a good chance you will see a fiddle playing cowboy entertaining folks. The fiddler is Farley the Fiddler who has been performing at the Disneyland Resort for 40 years! His real name is Gary Francisco and after Monday, he will be retiring from his career at…
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Stardust Arrives – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter. This week, there is a lot of news revolving around Project Stardust at the Disneyland Resort. The DAPS MAGIC has been diligently chronicling it and it is one of the biggest stories of the year. This goes hand in hand with the progress being made on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge…
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2019 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Arrives at Disneyland Resort to Prepare for Summer Performances
The 2019 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. As happens yearly, the band has arrived early to rehearse and prepare for a summer of performances, clinics, and other experiences. The news came from the official Facebook fan page for the band and gives a glimpse at the students who will…
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Renovated Alien Pizza Planet Reopens in Tomorrowland at the Disneyland Resort
A newly renovated Alien Pizza Planet is now open in Tomorrowland at the Disneyland Resort. This restaurant, known for its pizza, returns now themed around the little green men found in the Toy Story franchise. With a similar menu, it has a new place to get drinks, seating changes, and new exterior look as well.…
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Final Walls Come Down at Disneyland Revealing Glistening New Look for Sleeping Beauty Castle!
Sleeping Beauty Castle reopened to guests this morning. The final walls came down as the castle re-opened for guests to walk through and inside of. Both the drawbridge and the walkthrough are now open for guests at the Disneyland Resort. The renovation and new look for the castle was spearheaded by Imagineer Kim Irvine. Guests…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Added to Disneyland App Ahead of Official Opening Next Week!
The Disneyland App has added Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to its map ahead of the opening of the new land next week. This comes as the Disney Parks Blog gave a first look at the land as it will appear on Disneyland maps next week. The new land is the largest expansion to ever come…
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New Adventureland Sign Takes Shape Ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening at Disneyland
Changes continue to appear at the Disneyland Resort ahead of the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge next week. As DAPS MAGIC mentioned the other day, the sign above the entrance to Adventureland is in the process of returning. After being removed earlier this year to make it easier to enter and exit the land,…
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The True Magic of Aladdin Shines Through the Fun it Has! – DAPS MAGIC Review (SPOILERS)
Disney’s live-action retelling of Aladdin has now arrived in theaters. This movie draws from the Disney animated feature of the same name from 1992. This time though it has a new cast and a new take on the story. With lots of elements that are the same, there are some changes as well. In this…
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Soarin’ Over California to Return to Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort This June!
Soarin’ Over California will be returning to Disney California Adventure this June. The attraction, a Disney California Adventure original, takes guests on a tour through various parts of California accompanied by the beautiful score written by Jerry Goldsmith. The version of Soarin’ will be available to guests visiting the Disneyland Resort from June 1-30, 2019.…
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Alien Pizza Planet Revealed in Tomorrowland at Disneyland as Scaffolding Comes Down
Guests visiting Disneyland this week got a fairly good view of what the Alien Pizza Planet will look like when it is completed. The scaffolding came down that had been surrounding the restaurant as it underwent refurbishment. The reveal shows a new look for the restaurant that really could come straight out of a Toy…
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19 Super Cool Ways to Have Fun This Summer at the Disneyland Resort – Including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
June celebrates new magical experiences and milestone anniversaries, following the May 31 debut of the epic new land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge AHAHEIM, Calif. (May 22, 2019) – Beginning this June, it’s a summer to remember at the Disneyland Resort, where sunny days are filled with cool new adventures, new shows, new Disney character interactions…
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Smoked Brisket with Chorizo-Cheese Fondu – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
There are just a few short weeks left for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Guests visiting the festival at Epcot can experience incredible flowers and gardens just as one would expect. They can also taste some incredible foods and beverages and listen catch some incredible entertainment. One great location to get food…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Makes History with Epic Debuts at Disneyland Park in California on May 31, 2019, and at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida on Aug. 29, 2019
New lands invite guests to live their own Star Wars adventures as they take the controls of the Millennium Falcon, enjoy galactic food and beverages, and engage with the lands using the Play Disney Parks app ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 22, 2019) – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the epic new land inside Disneyland Park, opens May…
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New Adventureland Sign Arrives at Disneyland
A new sign has appeared over the entrance of Adventureland at Disneyland. This new sign spans the entrance of Adventureland. It replaces an older sign that was similar. The new one will allow for more walkway space for guests to pass in and out of the land. DAPS MAGIC team member Caitlyn stopped by Disneyland…
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New Summer One World Ticket for Walt Disney World Resort Available June 4
Special-offer ticket includes admission to all four theme parks and two water parks LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 22, 2019) – The season of summer fun is nearly upon us and now, more than ever, Walt Disney World Resort is the place to make lifelong memories with family and friends. For the first time, guests can…
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Cast and Crew of Disney’s Aladdin Walk Magic Purple Carpet for Hollywood World Premiere
The cast and crew of Disney’s live-action adaption of Aladdin were in Hollywood last night to walk the purple carpet at the world premiere of the movie. Director Guy Ritchie was joined by Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, composer Alan Menken and many other members of the cast and crew for this magical evening.…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Offer New Holiday Experiences
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting a whole lot merrier this holiday season. The Disney Parks Blog announced that there will be more offerings coming during the merriest time of the year to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There will be new decorations, entertainment, and other seasonal additions to the park. The experience will begin as guests cross…