Author: Mr. Daps
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Christopher Robin Brings Smiles and Sniffles – Review by Roger
Christopher Robin is in theaters now and is a live-action feature combined with CGI, as well as comedy and drama. It features our favorite characters from the Hundred Acre Wood. You know them right? Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, Rabbit, Kanga, Roo, and Owl. As in many recent Disney live-action films, we find the…
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J.J. Abrams Shares Photo as Star Wars: Episode IX Begins Production
Star Wars: Episode IX began production on August 1, 2018. The last of the Skywalker saga, Abrams will be completing the newest trilogy of Star Wars movies. As production began, J.J. Abrams shared on social media a photo from the set. In the caption, he shared his different emotions about starting this movie. Bittersweet starting…
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5 Things You Don’t Want to Miss Before Pixar Fest Says Goodbye to the Disneyland Resort!
This summer the Disneyland Resort has been celebrating Pixar Fest! This celebration has included new fireworks, food, parades and other entertainment, and even the new Pixar Pier. As the summer begins to wind up, there are five things that you should make sure and experience. While some of these experiences may stick around, others will…
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John Clayton Gets Jazzy With The 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band
The summer series of guest clinicians continues with the 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. As their season comes to a close, John Clayton was the most recent jazz great to work with the band. On Thursday, August 2nd, he led the band during a set that had a nice variety of jazz. John Clayton…
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Remember… Dreams Come True Fireworks Returning to Disneyland Resort
For many who have visited the Disneyland Resort in the last few years, watching Remember… Dreams Come True is a favorite nighttime experience. This fireworks show celebrates the lands of Disneyland and was unveiled during Disneyland’s 50th Anniversary in 2005. Now, this show will be returning on September 7th after the conclusion of Pixar Fest.…
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Were You Spared by Thanos? Check Out This Avengers: Infinity War Custom Facebook AR Mask to Turn Into Dust!
Avengers: Infinity War is now available on Digital Download and will soon be available on Blu-Ray on August 14th. DAPS MAGIC’s review can be read here. In celebration of this release, Marvel Studios has released a new custom Facebook AR mask that can allow you to turn into dust through your camera. To try this,…
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Star Wars Rebels: The Complete Fourth Season – Home Entertainment Review by Mr. DAPs
The final season of Star Wars Rebels has made its way to Blu-Ray and DVD. Star Wars Rebels: The Complete Fourth Season wraps up the story of the crew of the Ghost. The season has 15 episodes that continue the story of Ezra, Kanan, Hera, Sabine, Zeb, Rex, Pryce, Kallas, Thrawn, and of course Chopper.…
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Avengers: Infinity War – Home Entertainment Review by Mr. DAPs
Avengers: Infinity War is a movie that has been ten years in the making. All of the movies before have been leading up to this epic battle with Thanos. Now, the Avengers are facing the destruction of half of the universe. They are also potentially facing their own destruction as Thanos collects the infinity stones.…
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The Bug’s Land Challenge – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 844
Welcome to a very warm episode of GEEKS CORNER! The heat wave continues and the geeks are ready to brave it to geek out with you! This week there is quite a lot to cover and the geeks get right into it, after geeking out about cats. Then they move on to Star Wars: Episode…
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Disney Dedicates Orchestra Stage to Sherman Brothers During World Premiere of Christopher Robin
The newest incarnation of Winnie the Pooh comes out this week. Last night, Disney celebrated the world premiere of Christopher Robin at the Walt Disney Studios lot. This event wasn’t just a movie premiere though, it also was a dedication to two men who are synonymous with Disney music. The orchestra stage where the music…
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Sunday Spotlight: Festival of The Lion King
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a great place to go for entertainment. Wandering around the park, there is a variety of different entertainment offerings from around the globe. There is both atmosphere entertainment and also stage shows. One of the stage shows that is a favorite when we visit Walt Disney World is the Festival of…
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It’s a Deal! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week, there is a lot going on in the world of Disney. Things start off with the news that Disney will be purchasing Fox. Star Wars: Episode IX has announced casting news. Also in Disney movie news, Kim Possible is going live-action and a first photo has been released.…
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Voice of Mickey Mouse, Bret Iwan, Joins Twitter
Voice Actor Bret Iwan has joined twitter. Fresh from a Disney Cruise for DVC members, the voice of Mickey Mouse shared a photo from his trip on his newly created twitter. You can connect with Mr. Iwan on twitter at: @bretiwan. Bret Iwan is the official voice of Mickey Mouse. He is both a voice…
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Cast Announced for Star Wars: Episode IX as Production Begins August 1
The cast for Star Wars: Episode IX has been announced ahead of production beginning on August 1st. The movie, being directed by J.J. Abrams will see the return of multiple characters. This includes the newer cast that has come to the new trilogy. There also will be familiar, and perhaps unexpected, faces coming to the…
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Disney and Fox Shareholders Vote to Approve Merger
Shareholders for The walt Disney’s Company and 21st Century Fox have voted to approve a merger between the two companies. The vote comes after a bidding war between Disney and Comcast for Fox threatened to disrupt the deal. The deal will include Fox’s movie and television studios along with its cable entertainment and international assets.…
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Disney Goes Even Greener as it Expands Conservation Efforts
The Walt Disney Company is making a new commitment towards being an even greener company. This effort is focused on straws, plastics, and bags at its Parks and Resorts. Today it was announced that by mid 2019 Disney Parks and Resorts will have eliminated the use of plastic straws and stirrers. This will amount to…
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Guy Fieri Is Bringing Chicken to Disney Springs This August With Chicken Guy!
Guy Fieri is opening a new establishment at the Walt Disney World Resort. The new place, Chicken Guy!, will be arriving in Disney Springs this August. It is a collaboration between the Food Network star and restauranteur Robert Earl. Together, they recently collaborated on a burger and sandwich menu for Planet Hollywood. Now they are coming…
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More of the Force – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 843
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of ground to cover and the geeks get right into it. San Diego Comic-Con brought news of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Kim Possible, and DuckTales! Mickey Mouse also is getting a new portrait for his 90th birthday. In the parks, Disney…
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Disneyland Resort Announces 2018 Holidays Celebration with Return of Festival of Holidays and Believe… in Holiday Magic!
The holidays are returning to the Disneyland Resort on November 8, 2018 and will continue through the new year until January 6, 2019. This year, the Disneyland Resort is highlighting the return of the Festival of Holidays and also the fireworks spectacular, Believe… in Holiday Magic! There will be extra doses of extra holiday magic…
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Disney Shares First Look at Live-Action Kim Possible
Kim Possible is coming back! This time though, instead of being animated she will be live-action. Last week at San Diego Comic-Con, Disney released the first look at Sadie Stanley as Kim Possible. She is part of a remake of the hit Disney Channel show into a live-action movie. The original animated show was created by Mark…
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New Spooky Experiences Coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – There are more nights and new reasons to celebrate the spooky season this year during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This special-ticket event runs select nights Aug. 17-Oct. 31, 2018, at Magic Kingdom Park – the earliest it has ever started. New twists and treats this year include: On Pirates of…
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Time to Celebrate, Disney Geeks! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another week of Disney and geek headlines with the DISNEY Reporter. As with every week, DISNEY Reporter shares the top headlines of the week from the Disney and geek communities. This week things start off at Disney California Adventure. There, Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff is now open. The Pixar Film Festival also is…
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Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff Now Open on Pixar Pier at Disneyland Resort
Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff is now open on Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure. This new shop has a collection of both candy and merchandise. While not completely finished, this store is sure to be a fan favorite very quickly. Both the sweet stuff and the merchandise collection are all screaming to be…
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Don Cheadle to Voice Donald Duck in Disney’s DuckTales!
Donald Duck is getting a new voice. At a San Diego Comic-Con panel focused on DuckTales, it was announced that Don Cheadle will be voicing Donald Duck. For the first time, the series will be getting an Academy Award-nominated actor joining its cast. Not only is Cheadle an Academy Award-nominated actor, he also portrays an…