Author: Mr. Daps
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Sunday Spotlight: Illuminations – Reflections of Earth with Holiday Tag
I have always enjoyed IllumiNations – Reflections of Earth. In fact, it has been referenced in this column before. While I love IllumiNations – Reflections of Earth, it’s even better with the holiday tag at the end of it! It’s built around a theme of peace on Earth and captures the magic of the season…
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Brie Larson Represents Marvel Studios’ CAPTAIN MARVEL at Brazil Comic Con Experience
Brie Larson was in Brazil this week representing Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel at Brazil’s Comic Con Experience. At Brazil CCXP, she participated about the movie that will be coming to theaters on March 8, 2019. The event takes place in Sao Palo, Brazil. Brie Larson stars in Captain Marvel that is the next Marvel Cinematic…
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Traveling with Trailers – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter. This week, there is a lot of news from around the whole world of The Walt Disney Company. The week started off with Chris Pratt narrating the Candlelight Ceremony at Disneyland and ended with Mr. DAPs visiting Walt Disney World! In between, Disney released a photo of the…
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A Magic Kingdom Epcot Flying Back to California Kind of Day – DAPS VLOG
My final day at Walt Disney World was a whirlwind of a day. The day started off with a bus ride that led to a monorail ride and then a ferry ride! The trip eventually led to me arriving at the Magic Kingdom for a patriotic morning. At the end of the morning, I transferred…
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Get Your Out of this World Exclusive First Look at the Millenium Falcon in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
The Millennium Falcon has arrived at Batuu. Yesterday, the Disney social media handles tweeted this world exclusive first look of the Millennium Falcon sitting at Black Spire Outpost It gives guests just a taste of what it will be like to walk through the completed Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge when it opens sometime in 2019.…
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Marvel Studios Releases First Trailer for Avengers: Endgame
The heavily anticipated trailer for the next Avengers movie has finally been released. This morning Marvel Studios released the first trailer for Avengers: Endgame. This trailer paints a dire picture for the Avengers, but it is a picture with a glimmer of hope. Watch the trailer below. Avengers: Endgame will be coming to theaters in…
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Going Global During the Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort – DAPS VLOG
Today was a day to go global at the Walt Disney World Resort. The second day of this whirlwind trip was spent mainly at Epcot… mainly going around the World Showcase. Of course I also stopped by to say hi to Figment and go for a cruise through The Land. However, the bulk of the…
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From California to Walt Disney World for Christmas – DAPS VLOG
After recently finding a pretty impressive flight and accommodations deals I decided to make a quick trip to the Walt Disney World Resort to experience the Christmas festivities. Just a few short weeks later I found myself on my way to the airport for a red eye to Orlando and the Walt Disney World Resort.…
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Disney Releases New Video and Details Surrounding Beauty and the Beast Attraction at Tokyo Disneyland
Disney has released both video and details surrounding the new Beauty and the Beast attraction and other updates coming to Tokyo Disneyland. The video gives a fairly good look at what is coming in 2020 when this new attraction is slated to be opening. This includes a look at the concept art, the progress being…
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Captain Candlelight – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 910
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot to cover from the Disney and geek communities! The show starts off with chatter about this weekend’s Candlelight Ceremony at Disneyland and its narrator, Chris Pratt. It came as no surprise that Pratt brought his own personality to the ceremony. The geeks also talked about…
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Marvel Releases Captain Marvel Trailer During Monday Night Football
During the Monday Night Football game, Marvel Studios released a new trailer for Captain Marvel. The trailer was released during halftime of the game between the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Along with a new trailer, a new poster for the film was also released over the weekend in anticipation of…
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The Walt Disney Company Ties Bob Iger’s Pay To Future of Company
The Walt Disney Company has changed Bob Iger’s compensation package. The news comes through a regulatory filing from November 30th. Moving forward, Iger’s compensation will be tied to the company’s performance. This comes as Disney nears closing its deal for the acquisition of Twenty-First Century Fox. With the new deal, Iger will earn no shares…
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Domee Shi, Director of Pixar’s BAO, to Direct a Feature Film
This last year Domee Shi made her directorial debut with the Pixar short Bao. She made history at the studio as being the first female director to helm a Pixar short. She is currently working on a feature length film for Pixar. All of this is happening while her short is in contention for an…
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Chris Pratt Tells the Story of Christmas For Disneyland’s Candlelight Ceremony
On Saturday night, guests at the Disneyland Resort for the annual Candlelight Ceremony were treated to the narration of Chris Pratt. Known for his roles in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, the Jurassic World franchise, and also Parks & Recreation, Pratt brought his personality and passion to the role of narrator. As he shared…
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Disneyland Celebrates 60th Annual Candlelight Ceremony
A beloved holiday tradition at the Disneyland Resort is the annual telling of the Christmas story during the Candlelight Processional and Ceremony. Every year during the first weekend of December, a celebrity narrator joins a massive choir, orchestra, handbells, fanfare trumpeters, and soloists during for two beautiful evenings on Town Square. It really is spectacular.…
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Tom Hanks Eyeing Role in Upcoming Pinocchio Movie
Disney is continuing to re-imagine the telling of some of its classic animated features. One of the upcoming live-action remakes is the 1940 classic Pinocchio. Tom Hanks is reportedly in talks to portray Geppetto in the tale. Geppetto is the woodcarver who ends up creating Pinocchio with the wish that he could become a real boy…
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Bing Bong and Candlelight – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week, there is a lot of news to cover from the Disney parks and beyond. Things start off with the arrival of Bing Bong at Disney California Adventure. Also at the Disneyland Resort, this weekend Disneyland hosts its annual Candlelight Ceremony. The Play Disney Parks App…
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Honored With Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Lin-Manuel Miranda has been honored with a star along the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was joined by “Weird Al” Yankovic and Rita Moreno for a ceremony that took place in front of the Pantages Theatre. Miranda’s Star is the 2,652nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It can be found at 6243 Hollywood Boulevard in front of…
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Tokyo Disney Resort to Get a New Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story Themed Hotel!
A new hotel is coming to the Tokyo Disney Resort. This one, themed on Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story, will allow guests to experience an extra dose of magic when visiting the Tokyo Disney Resort. When it opens, this Toy Story inspired hotel will give the look and feel of a hotel being created from the world…
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Bing Bong Makes a Magical Appearance at Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff at Disney California Adventure Park
Bing Bong has made his grand arrival at Disney California Adventure! The beloved character from Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out can now be found inside Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff aboard his flying rainbow wagon. Surrounded by sweet treats, he delights guests with phrases recognizable from the movie. Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff is a candy shop found in…
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Mary Poppins Returns World Premiere Brings Out the Stars on a Rainy Night in Hollywood!
The magic of Mary Poppins was in Hollywood this week for the world premiere of Mary Poppins Returns. The cast and crew of the new Disney movie walked the red carpet in Hollywood for a spectacular night. The movie, which tells of Mary Poppins returning to now adult Banks children is set to become an…
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STAR WARS GALAXY OF ADVENTURES Coming to New STAR WARS KIDS Website and YouTube Channel
A new series is coming to the Star Wars galaxy that is aimed at younglings. Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures will introduce “classic themes, pivotal moments, and iconic characters” to a whole new generation of future Star Wars fans! The new series will debut on November 30th on StarWarsKids.com and the Star Wars Kids YouTube channel. The first six shorts will combine original dialogue,…
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Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Now Offering Reservations
Today it was announced that reservations are now available for the Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Reservations can be booked for guests wanting to visit starting in July 2019. Once completed, the Gran Destino Tower will be the new main entrance for Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. It is a part of the…
