Author: Mr. Daps
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Celebrate New End of Year Tradition at Pasadena Tournament of Roses SIP & SAVOR!
A new tradition is sprouting up in Pasadena this year that will combine some of Southern California’s best foods, wines, craft brews, and entertainment! The Pasadena Tournament of Roses SIP & SAVOR is an end of year celebration for all ages that will be taking place in the Arroyo Seco, next to the Rosemont Pavilion…
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Mary Poppins Returns Soundtrack Review
Mary Poppins Returns continues the story of the Banks family that was first told in 1964. A now grown Michael and Jane Banks are now finding themselves facing some of the struggles of life and forgetting the joy they once had after Mary Poppins’ first visit. The film is accompanied by a beautiful, and magical,…
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Disneynature Releases Poster for Upcoming Penguins Feature on First Day of Winter
On the first day of winter, Disneynature released the first poster for its upcoming feature Penguins! The eighth theatrical release for Disneynature, Penguins is a coming of age story about an Adelie penguin named Steve. Steve joins millions of other fellow male penguins in the frigid Antartic spring on a quest to build a suitable nest, find…
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Disney Junior Dance Party! Coming to Walt Disney World Resort at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on January 22nd!
An all-new Disney Junior Dance Party! is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on January 22nd. The show will feature popular characters from Disney Junior TV shows and bring them to the stage. Starting on Saturday, January 22nd, 2019 the show will be presented multiple times throughout the day. It will feature the lead characters of…
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Practically Perfect in Every Way – Mary Poppins Returns is the Heart Warming Movie this Holiday Season – A Review by Mr. DAPS
NOTE: This article does contain some minor spoilers in reference to the content of the film. No major plot points are referenced but we do review some of our favorite hidden gems! For many Disney fans, the epitome of Disney magic was found in 1964’s Mary Poppins. This magical masterpiece defined Disney storytelling for generations. Mary…
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New Details and Activities Revealed for NBA Experience at Disney Springs
All-new destination at Walt Disney World Resort to open summer 2019, bringing NBA moments to life through thrilling basketball activities and interactive exhibitions LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 19, 2018) – For the first time, Walt Disney World Resort is giving guests and basketball fans a glimpse of the exciting action coming to the new…
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Flagship Store of Wetzel’s Pretzels Reopens in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort
Wetzel’s Pretzels has re-opened in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. During a ceremony that included a giant wall pretzel game, a deejay, festivities, and of course pretzels, the renovated flagship store returned to the Disneyland Resort. This flagship store in Downtown Disney is inspired by the looks and feel of California with…
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A Strange Onward Mandalorian – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 912
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks are in the corner without any producers. The show covers a lot of ground this week. There is Pixar news, Disney Theme Park news, Marvel movie news, and also Star Wars news! This is all done in some primitive technological conditions. The results are humorous, to say…
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Turner Classic Movies to Host Disney Classics with Treasures From the Disney Vault on December 18, 2018!
Disney fans will want to check out Turner Classic Movies (TCM) on December 18th as it showcases Treasures From the Disney Vault. Hosted by Leonard Maltin, this program will showcase several Disney classics throughout the evening. The program will include: 8:00 PM – Double Dribble (1946), The Absent Minded Professor (1961) 10:00 PM – Son of Flubber…
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Artist Point Reopens with Storybook Dining at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge with Snow White!
Guests visiting Artist Point will now have the opportunity to experience Storybook Dining. This new character dining experience at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge gives guests the opportunity to dine with characters from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The restaurant has undergone a transformation to turn it into an enchanted forest. In this new dining location,…
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See Kermit the Frog in Live Production of The Wonderful Winter of Oz at Pasadena Civic Auditorium
Most people have heard of the Wizard of Oz. From now until December 30th, the Pasadena Civic Auditorium will be showing The Wonderful Winter of Oz. This is a holiday version of the classic tale made immortal by Judy Garland. This time, however, the story told in the traditional British Family Pinto style. In this…
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Osso Bucco with Saffron Risotto – GEEK EATS Disney Cruise Line Recipe
Yesterday, we shared a recipe for Marinated Lamb Chops from the Disney Cruise Line. Today, we continue sharing classic recipes from the Disney Cruise line with a recipe for Osso Bucco with Saffron Risotto. This delicious recipe can recreate a past Disney Cruise Line culinary experience in the comfort of your own home. It also can…
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Sunday Spotlight: The Country Bear Jamboree
One of the highlights of visiting the Walt Disney World Resort is getting to experience The Country Bear Jamboree. This show is currently only available at the Magic Kingdom and also Tokyo Disneyland. At one time, it was also shown at Disneyland where the current Winnie the Pooh attraction is. The idea for this bear…
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Marinated Lamb Chops – GEEK EATS Disney Cruise Line Recipe
So often when going on a vacation or cruise a dish stands out that you wish you could bring home with you. Today, thanks to the Disney Cruise Line, this is a possibility. One of the delicious dishes that was found on the Disney Cruise Line ships is the Marinated Lamb Chops. This particular recipe…
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Global to Galactic – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter! There is a lot of news going on this week that covers Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars! With new trailers, initiatives, casting news, and more, it is a good week to be a Disney geek! We hope you enjoy this week’s DISNEY Reporter! As you watch…
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The Christmas Tree Trail at Disney Springs Offers a Magical Seasonal Stroll at the Walt Disney World Resort
Recently I visited the Walt Disney World Resort on a whirlwind three-day trip to experience as much of Christmas as I could in that short period of time. There was a LOT of ground to cover during this quick trip and I did a LOT of walking. One of my favorite walks that I took…
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Mr. DAPs Top 5 Can’t-Miss Holiday Experiences at the Disneyland Resort!
The Disneyland Resort is in the midst of celebrating the holidays. There is holiday merriment to be found everywhere throughout the resort. It can be a bit daunting to decide which seasonal offerings are “must-dos” for those who don’t visit regularly. So to help simplify your next visit, here are my top five seasonal experience…
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Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Audition Information Released for Those Ready to Make Musical Magic in 2019
The 2019 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band audition schedule has been updated and finalized. In a post on their official Facebook page, the band shared where and how potential band members can audition. Along with the audition schedule, the band also shared qualifications to be in the band and also for the auditions. Here is…
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Walt’s Chili – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
Anyone familiar with the history of Walt Disney knows that he had an affinity for Chili. Go to Disneyland and stop by Carnation Cafe and you will find it on the menu there. This came from a long love of Chili for Walt Disney. Now, you can re-create chili at home that is just like…
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Doctor Strange Director Scott Derrickson Returning for Sequel
It appears that there is a sequel in the works for Doctor Strange. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson has finalized talks to return with Marvel to direct the sequel. The next step will be finding a screenwriter to pen the sequel. While there aren’t a lot of details known about this film…
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Disneyland Paris Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer Natacha Rafalski as New President
Disneyland Paris has appointed Natacha Rafalski as its new president. This comes after the promotion of former president Catherine Powell to President of the Disney Parks Western Region. Powell now oversees Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney World Resort, and the Disneyland Resort. Rafalski most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer at Disneyland Paris. Before that role, she…
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It’s All About the Fruitcake – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 911
Welcome to the annual Christmas episode of GEEKS CORNER! This year, it’s all about the fruitcake. Throughout the episode, there are Christmas puns, presents, music, special videos, and of course a fruitcake challenge! We hope you enjoy this very merry episode of GEEKS CORNER! We wish each and every one of you a very Merry…
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The Walt Disney Studios Box Office Receipts Clear $7 Billion for 2018
The Walt Disney Studios has surpassed $7 billion in global box office receipts. This is only the second time in history a studio has passed the $7 billion mark in a year. The first was also Walt Disney Studios in 2016 when it hit $7.6 billion. Disney is estimated to have generated an estimated $4.069 billion through…
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Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Assembling at Disney Parks Around the World Thanks to Global Avengers Initiative
Earth’s mightiest heroes are making their way into the Disney Parks around the globe. This is all part of an effort to save it and also have cohesive storytelling globally. Today on the Disney Parks Blog, this was explained by Scot Drake, Creative Executive, Marvel Global Portfolio. He shared the following: There was an idea.…