Author: Mr. Daps
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Jon Favreau Reveals Behind-the-Scene Photos of The Mandalorian
Progress continues on the new Star Wars live-action TV show, The Mandalorian. The show takes place after the fall of the Empire and before the rise of the First Order. Jon Favreau is both the writer and executive producer of this film. He has shared several things about this show via his Instagram. While it…
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New Entrance for Autos Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Opening on November 8th at Walt Disney World Resort!
Guests entering with a car at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort will soon find themselves entering the parking lot in a new way. Starting on November 8th, there will be a new entrance to the Disney’s Hollywood Studios parking lot. The new parking lot entrance comes amidst a lot of change…
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Mickey and Minnie Mouse Get New Outfits For 90th Celebration!
Mickey and Minnie Mouse are getting some new outfits as part of the celebration of their 90 years. Today it was revealed that both Mickey and Minnie Mouse will be receiving new outfits around the globe. They will be wearing these new outfits at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort and Disney Cruise Line. Mickey…
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Disney Studios Reportedly Looking to Set Sail with Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise Again with Deadpool Writers Onboard
Disney is reportedly looking to reboot the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. According to Deadline, the Walt Disney Studios are in discussions with Deadpool scribes Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick about a potential Pirates reboot. The talks are in the early stages and nothing is confirmed at this point. While there isn’t a lot known about this potential film,…
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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Honors Jimmy Kimmel with Courage to Care Award
Jimmy Kimmel, host of ABC’s late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, received the Courage to Care award from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) at the hospital’s “From Paris With Love” gala event on Saturday evening, October 20. Kimmel was honored for his compassion and dedicated support for the hospital, which has made a difference in…
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Pixar Co-Founder Ed Catmull to Retire from Walt Disney Company
Pixar co-founder Ed Catmull is retiring. The 73-year old will be retiring from leading both the Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios next year. He will continue on in an advisory role through July 2019. Catmull has been an innovator in the animation industry for four decades. He was originally hired by George Lucas in…
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Two Castles, One Adventure! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 904
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! Mr. DAPs and Caitie have returned from Florida and they start this week’s show by sharing about their trip with Cameron. For more details beyond what is talked about on this episode, check out the links to the DAPS Vlogs. This gives a much better look at the events of the…
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Through the Eyes of Coffee: A Unique View of the DAPS MAGIC Team’s Trip to Walt Disney World Resort
This last week I spent a week at the Walt Disney World Resort. As expected, it was a magical visit. There is so much to enjoy at Walt Disney World! One of the things that I really enjoy doing when arriving at ANY Disney theme park though is getting a cup of coffee. For this…
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Walt Disney Studios Releases Special Look at the Music and Magic of Mary Poppins Returns!
The Walt Disney Studios has released a new look at Mary Poppins Returns. The new video gives a look at both the music and magic that will be coming with this film. Mary Poppins Returns arrives in theaters on December 18, 2018. Mary Poppins Returns – Special Look Mary Poppins Returns Description In Disney’s “Mary…
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Disney Shares a Look at What the Walt Disney World Resort’s Disney Skyliner Will Be Like
Disney has released a new look at what the gondola’s coming to the Walt Disney World Resort will be like. The new look of the Disney Skyliner comes in the form of a quick video. They describe some details about the gondolas. When they open, they will connect Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot with four…
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Sunday Spotlight: Minnie’s Fly Girls
One of my favorite shows that came to the Disneyland Resort was Minnie’s Fly Girls. This show took place in what used to be Condor Flats at Disney California Adventure. It was on a stage across from Soarin’ Over California. The show began flights on February 17, 2012, and continued through October 20, 2013. Minnie’s…
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Disney Theme Parks to Offer a Sneak Peek of Ralph Breaks the Internet!
Guests visiting the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts next month will have the opportunity to see a sneak peek of Ralph Breaks the Internet. For guests visiting the Disneyland Resort, they will be able to see a segment of the new Disney animated film in the Tomorrowland Theater. This limited sneak peek will run…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Collaboration with CHOC Children’s to Reinvent Patient Experience
Disneyland Resort Announces Collaboration with CHOC Children’s to Reinvent Patient Experience In March, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced an innovative plan to dedicate more than $100 million in company resources, including cash, products and services, to reinvent the patient and family experience in children’s hospitals across the globe, as part of the Disney…
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Disney Announces Plans to Build Nature-Inspired Mixed-Use Resort on Bay Lake
Hotel and Proposed Disney Vacation Club Property, Three Other Previously Announced Resort Projects to Add More Than 1,700 New Hotel Rooms, Villas at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 18, 2018) — A new nature-inspired, mixed-use Disney resort will welcome families in 2022 along the picturesque shoreline of Bay Lake. Located between Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Fort…
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Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates World Okapi Day with Newborn Calf
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 18, 2018) – In honor of World Okapi Day, Walt Disney World Resort today announced the birth of an okapi at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. The calf was born Oct. 1, 2018, and weighed 54 pounds. Born to mother Zelda and father Mandazi, the calf was up and mobile within…
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Disney Streaming Service Gets Their Head in the Game for High School Musical with Joshua Basset
The newest incarnation of High School Musical has found its lead. This newest version will be a series made for Disney Streaming Service. Disney has cast Joshua Basset as the lead for it. Joshua Basset will play a character named Ricky. Ricky is a cynical high school junior who is also incredibly charming. He also…
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Rainforest Cafe Wants to Return to the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort
The Rainforest Cafe wants to return to the Disneyland Resort. The corporate owner, Landry’s, has expressed interest in bringing the Rainforest Cafe back to its former home in the Downtown Disney District. It was closed earlier this year to make room for a new hotel that was to be built in the general area. However,…
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Guest Parking Prices at Walt Disney World in Florida on the Rise Ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening Next Fall
The Walt Disney World Resort has raised its parking prices ahead of the opening next year of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The changes went into effect on Tuesday and affect all four of the main Disney theme parks. The new pricing structure is as follows: Standard Parking went from $22 to…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Introduce New Disney Junior Dance Party on December 22nd at the Walt Disney World Resort
A new Disney Junior Dance Party is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. The new version of this show will be arriving on December 22nd. This new show promises to be full of energy, music, special effects, friends, characters, and also Mickey Mouse! The new version of this show will…
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Disney Shares Artist Renderings of New Coronado Springs Resort 15-Story Tower at the Walt Disney World Resort
Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort and passing by the Coronado Springs Resort might have noticed a building growing there. This is the new 15-story tower that is part of a massive expansion to the Coronado Springs Resort. The expansion is set to open sometime in the summer of 2019. Once it is completed,…
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Walt Disney World Adventure – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 903
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks are coming to you from Walt Disney World, more specifically, Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The geeks share about their favorite moments of the trip so far from a corner in Pandora – The World of Avatar. They also share some observations from their trip. If you want more…
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The Walt Disney Company Offers Concessions to European Commission For Fox Merger Approval
The Walt Disney Company continues to inch forward to merging with 21st Century Fox. The Walt Disney Company has reportedly offered concessions to the European Commission ahead of approval for its merger with Fox. r. The Commission has pushed its deadline to review the deal from October 19th to November 11th. Currently, the European Commission hasn’t revealed…
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Celebrate the Holiday Season at Walt Disney World Resort with the Ultimate Disney Christmastime Package
Special package offer includes five-night stay, some exclusive experiences and more LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 15, 2018) – Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating the magic of the 2018 holiday season with the Ultimate Disney Christmastime Package, available for purchase from October 22 through December 2, 2018. Guests on this Walt Disney Travel Company package…
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Disney to Launch Solar Panel Farm Capable of Powering Two Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks!
The Walt Disney World Resort is working on another solar panel farm. The new farm is expected to go on line before the end of the year. The 270-acre, 50-megawatt solar facility, will provide enough energy to power two Disney theme parks. According to Disney, this will reduce emissions by 57,000 tons, or the equivalent of taking 9,300…