Author: Mr. Daps
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Walls Come Down on Main Street, USA at Disneyland Unveiling New Tracks and New Brick
Walls have come down on Main Street, USA revealing a completely unobstructed view of Sleeping Beauty Castle with the new horse-drawn streetcar tracks leading the way. The tracks have been in process of being replaced this winter and now are surrounded by a beautiful brick. A few weeks ago, the brick encased tracks were unveiled…
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Walt Disney World Resorts to Charge for Overnight Parking
There are some changes coming to the way people park when visiting the Walt Disney World Resort, specifically for the popular resort hotels. Guests staying overnight at the Walt Disney World Resort hotels will soon be charged to park overnight. This change will take place for guests booking rooms starting March 21st. Prices will vary…
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The Walt Disney Company Reorganizes Into Four Segments
New Structure Consolidates the Company’s Direct-to-Consumer Services, Technology and International Media Operations into a Single, Worldwide Business to Capitalize on Growth Opportunities Parks and Resorts and Consumer Products Operations Combined to Create New Hub Where Disney’s Stories, Characters and Franchises Come to Life Kevin Mayer Named Chairman of Direct-to-Consumer and International Segment Bob Chapek Named…
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Pixar Pierfect? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 824
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of ground to cover by the geeks and things get a bit zany. Things start off with a discussion about Pixar Pier and Pixar Fest. Both of these celebrations of Pixar will be coming to the Disneyland Resort in the coming months. The Egg-stravaganza is…
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Official Trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Returns to Hogwarts
The trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald has arrived and gives viewers a glimpse of what will be coming when this movie comes out later this year. It includes some familiar locations for Harry Potter fans and also goes to some new places! There are also some familiar characters returning from both the Fantastic…
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A Colorful Collection of Pixar Fest Food Revealed
Disneyland has revealed what some of the food offerings will be coming this summer for Pixar Fest. These delectable dishes look both colorful and also delicious! There will be multiple creative food and beverage options that will all be Pixar-themed. Pixar pals and movies that include Up, Toy Story, Coco, Ratatouille, and Monsters, Inc. have been…
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The Director and the Jedi Premieres at SXSW Film Festival
This week a new full-length documentary premiered at the SXSW Film Festival. The Director and the Jedi was unveiled by Star Wars actor Mark Hamill, Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson and producer Ram Bergman. The Director and the Jedi director Anthony Wonke and producer Tylie Cox were also in attendance. This documentary gives an…
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Muppet Guys Talking Shares the Magic Behind The Muppets! – Review by Mr. DAPs
Since the 1950s, Jim Henson’s Muppets have delighted fans from around the globe with their vibrant personalities, friendships, and adventures. What started off as puppets on a local Saturday morning TV show led to late night appearances, their own television shows, movies, and more! The magic behind The Muppets has fascinated Muppet fans for decades…
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Geek Eats Disney Recipes: Lobster Nachos at Disney California Adventure’s Lamplight Lounge
A common question that is asked when people visit the Disneyland Resort is what is that food that just can’t be missed. Sure there are the corndogs at the end of Main Street or at the Corndog Castle. There are also Dole Whips at Walt Disney Enchanted Tiki Room. Another food that absolutely needs to…
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Pixar Fest, the Biggest Theme Park Celebration of Stories and Characters from Pixar Animation Studios, Comes to the Disneyland Resort April 13-Sept. 3, 2018
First-Ever Pixar Fest Features a New Nighttime Spectacular Celebrating Friendship Plus the Return of ‘Paint the Night’ and ‘Pixar Play Parade’ Anaheim, Calif. (Feb. 26, 2018) – Pixar Fest, the biggest Pixar celebration ever to come to Disney Parks, brings guests together to celebrate friendship and beyond from April 13 through Sept. 3, 2018, at…
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Saying Hello and Goodbye – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week, there are two new trailer from Mary Poppins Return and also Christopher Robin. David Ogden Stiers has passed away. Disney California Adventure’s Food and Wine Festival is in full force at the Disneyland Resort. King Triton’s Carousel stopped spinning at the Disneyland Resort this last…
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Shanghai Disneyland Celebrates Spring with Brand New Experiences and a New Seasonal Pass for Guests to Enjoy Multiple Visits
Disney • Pixar Toy Story Land, the first major expansion at Shanghai Disneyland since opening, highlights the new attractions, entertainment and experiences coming this spring SHANGHAI (March 6, 2018) — Shanghai Disney Resort is getting ready to celebrate the spring season with a host of exciting new offerings, including the highly anticipated opening of its theme park’s seventh…
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Take a Unique Look at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Here!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be opening at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort sometime in 2019. This will be the largest land to be added to the Disneyland Resort since it opened in 1955 and will transport guests into a galaxy far, far away. History of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Originally announced…
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Design for New Disney Cruise Line Ships Revealed
The Disney Cruise Line is the most magical fleet at sea. This magic will continue to expand with three new vessels setting sail as part of the fleet in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Today, Bob Iger revealed what these new ships will look like along with some details about these new ships at the Walt…
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Mark Hamill Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Today Mark Hamill, Luke Skywalker himself, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star can be found in front of the El Capitan Theatre. The event included special guests Harrison Ford, George Lucas, Billie Lourd, Kelly Marie Tran and R2-D2. The star is the 2,630th star to be placed on the…
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Jon Favreau to Write and Produce Live-Action Star Wars Series!
Today it was announced that Jon Favreau will be writing and producing a new live-action Star Wars series. This new series will be appearing on Disney’s new streaming service. This continues a relationship that Favreau has with the Star Wars galaxy. In the past he has played roles on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and…
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Solo: A Star Wars Story Not Going Solo With Global Promotion Campaign
When thinking of different brands that synergize in marketing, it is hard to not recognize that Star Wars ranks among of the best. The newest Star Wars film, Solo: A Star Wars Story continues to synergize with the best of them. Lucasfilm announced that Solo: A Star Wars Story will be partnering with six major…
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Springing Forward! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 823
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there are a lot of new things that are coming to the Disneyland Resort and beyond! The show starts off by covering the expansion coming to the Disneyland Paris Resort. At the Disneyland Resort, rain has come and so have the blossoms around Resort. Both are absolutely beautiful. Registration…
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Thor: Ragnarok – Home Entertainment Review by Mr. DAPs
Things just don’t seem to be going well for Thor. In Thor: Ragnarok, Thor finds himself facing a crisis that threatens the very existence of Asgard. To top it all off, Thor is up against his greatest foe yet and doesn’t have his hammer Mjölnir. Thor soon finds himself not only fighting against the evil…
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Michael Colglazier Says Goodbye to Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort is getting a new leader. As the new president Josh D’Amaro takes over the reigns of the Disneyland Resort, former president Michael Colglazier is saying goodbye to move to his new role as President and Managing Director Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Asia Pacific Asia Pacific. As he says goodbye to the Disneyland…
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Did You Catch These Easter Eggs in Thor: Ragnarok?
Thor: Ragnarok is already available on Digital HD and will be arriving on Blu-ray and 4K on March 6th. The movie is full of fun moments, hilarious gags, and quite a few Easter Eggs. Several of these were shared by Taika Waititi in the commentary track of this film and DAPS MAGIC has them here…
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Dave Bautista Surprises Children at Give Kids The World Village for Marvel: The Universe Unites Campaign Donation
The Marvel: The Universe Unites charity campaign continues strong with Dave Bautista (Drax from Guardians of the Galaxy) making a surprise visit to the Give Kids the World Village in Florida to meet special fans and celebrate Hasbro’s donation of $1 million in cash and products. Give Kids The World fulfills the wishes of children with critical…
