Author: Mr. Daps
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Local Wildfires Cloud Disneyland – Safety Tips for a Smokey Day at Disneyland
A local fire in Anaheim Hills is creating a very different type of day at the Disneyland Resort. The light has a sepia look to it. Ashes are falling from the sky. The smoke is filling the air and making breathing conditions less than ideal. Despite the smoke, people are continuing to visit the Disneyland…
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New THOR: RAGNAROK Featurette Arrives With Cate Blanchett’s Hela
Find out what goes into making a great villain with a telling look at the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first female villain—Hela, played by Oscar® winner Cate Blanchett—in “Hela Good.” Today we share with you this video, courtesy of Marvel Studios. Hela Good In Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Ragnarok,” Thor is imprisoned on the other side of…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Trailer to Debut on Monday Night and Tickets to Go On Sale!
STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI TRAILER DEBUTS TOMORROW DURING HALFTIME ON ESPN’S “MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL” Tickets to Star Wars: The Last Jedi Go on Sale Everywhere Following the Trailer Launch SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. (October 8, 2017)—Lucasfilm announced today that the trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi will debut on ESPN’s “MondayNight Football” on Monday, October…
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BaseLine Tap Opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There is a new place to stop and enjoy your favorite California offerings in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. BaseLine Tap is now open at the Walt Disney World Resort park. It has a collection of California beers, wines, pretzels and cheese on hand that are sure to be enjoyed. It is basically a corner pub that…
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Hocus Pocus Remake Being Developed for Disney Channel
The Disney Channel is in the early phases of developing a remake of Hocus Pocus. While not a lot is known about this Disney Channel Original Movie, a few details have still come out. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy will not be returning as the leads in this movie. It will have a completely new…
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Meet the New Girl on the Block: Vampirina
There is a new girl on the block. Vampirina is coming out on DVD on October 17th. After moving from Transylvania to Pennsylvania where she makes new friends, music videos, and throwing spectacular sleep overs! Vampirina includes four episodes and is perfectly themed for Halloween! Vampirina DVD Description A young vampire girl, Vampirina (aka Vee),…
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Pre-Auditions Begin for 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band
The process for picking the 2018 Disneyland resort All-American College Band has begun. In a post on their official Facebook Page today, the band announced the process for auditioning has begun. The band performs each summer throughout the Disneyland Resort. Here are videos of the 2017 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band: Here is what was…
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SEVEN – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 801
Welcome to the 7th anniversary episode of Geeks Corner! Since October 5, 2010 Geeks Corner has been coming weekly to the internet. This episode is a look back, forward, and a few other directions as we kick off the 8th season! We hope you enjoy this episode. It has some highlights from the years, Headlines…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Confirms Plans to Step Down in 2019
Today Bob Iger confirmed that he will be stepping down in 2019. At the Vanity Fair’s New Establishment Summit Iger joked, “This time I mean it!” This came after confirmation of his intentions to retire. The Disney Chairman and CEO was originally planning on retiring in 2016. However, he was given at three year contract…
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Disney TV Apps Become DisneyNOW
Disney is changing how TV is watched on its app platforms. Up until recently, multiple apps were needed to watch the different Disney channels. One app for the Disney Channel, Disney XD, Radio Disney, and another for Disney Junior. Now, these can all be watched on the DisneyNOW app. Rather than log in individually for…
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Bob Iger Joins Disney in Mourning for Cast Member Killed in Las Vegas
The Walt Disney Company is mourning the loss of a longtime Disneyland Resort cast member today after she was killed in the Las Vegas shooting on Sunday night. Carrie Barnette was one of 59 people killed on Sunday night at the Las Vegas shootings. Another cast member, Jessica Milam, was injured. Chairman and CEO of…
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New Starbucks Tumblers Arrive in Disney California Adventure
The trend of new tumblers and You Are Here mugs appearing in Disney Parks continues. This time, the new tumblers can be found in Disney California Adventure. These new tumblers are similar to the ones in Disneyland. With Mickey Mouse on them, they showcase the icons of Disney California Adventure. This includes The Little Mermaid,…
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D23 Brings Disney Magic to Fans Across the Country in 2018
The slate of events includes a special birthday celebration for Mickey Mouse, advance movie screenings, exclusive tours, Broadway shows, and a return to Walt’s hometown of Marceline. BURBANK, Calif. – October 1, 2017 – In 2018, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club brings a new roster of events for fans around the country to enjoy.…
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Sunday Spotlight: Spaceship Earth at Epcot
Today Epcot is celebrating its 35th anniversary. While there is a lot of different things to love about Epcot, one of these is more iconic than the rest. Spaceship Earth is the geodesic sphere that is the centerpiece of Epcot. It can be seen from just about any place at the park. This sphere is…
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Jack Sparrow is down on his luck. It just seems like nothing is going the right direction for him. Henry is looking for Jack Sparrow to break the curse placed on his father… William Turner. William isn’t the only one looking for Captain Jack Sparrow though. Captain Salazar, who’s life was destroyed by Jack Sparrow,…
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Halloween, Cars, Star Wars, and More – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
Welcome to Great Moments with Mr. DAPs! This week there is a lot to cover. The Disney and Geek news covered this week ranges from Star Wars, to Disneyland, to Halloween, to the new shopDisney, to NASCAR! We hope you enjoy this week’s edition of Great Moments! Stories Referenced in This Week’s Report: Director Rian…
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Lightning McQueen, #95, Welcomed to the NASCAR Hall of Fame
NASCAR community welcomes #95 to a new “Cars 3” exhibit at the NASCAR Hall of Fame as the high-octane hit prepares to cross the finish line on Digital Oct. 24 and Blu-ray Nov. 7 Last night, NASCAR racing legends and executives joined “Cars 3” filmmakers and voice actors to welcome world-champion racer Lightning McQueen, #95,…
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STAR WARS FORCES OF DESTINY Returns With TV Specials on Disney Channel in October
Star Wars Forces of Destiny is returning. This popular mico-series will be returning first with two half-hour specials on the Disney Channel on Sunday, October 1 and Sunday, October 29 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel and the Disney Channel App. These will feature a total of 8 new installments of Star Wars Forces…
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Recreate Disney Parks Festival Food with the Disney Food & Wine Festival Coast-to-Coast Cookbook
The Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort each have their own Food & Wine Festivals now. In the spring, the Disneyland Resort hosts the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. The fall brings the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival to the Walt Disney World Resort. With it comes the announcement of a new cookbook. The Disney…
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New Thor: Ragnarok Featurette Arrives to Celebrate Thorsday!
Thor: Ragnarok is still a little more than a month away from hitting theaters. However, Marvel is starting to release more about this upcoming film. In the Disney Parks a sneak peek preview will be shown to give audiences a taste of what is to come. Today, as Marvel Studios celebrate “Thorsday,” a new behind…
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This is Halloween? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 652
Welcome to Geeks Corner! Both Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm are now celebrating Halloween. At the Disneyland Resort, Mickey’s Halloween Party is entertaining thousands of guests. This year, there are a few enhancements that have been added to this party. Over at Knott’s Berry Farm, Knott’s Scary Farm has returned and the Geeks were there…
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Disneyland Paris – Sundays with DAPs
This last week thousands of runners went running through Disneyland Paris for the Disneyland Paris Half Marathon. One of those runners was DAPs Magic’s very own Murray. The weekend included the Disneyland Paris 5K, the Disneyland Paris 10K, and finally the Disneyland Paris – Val d’Europe Half Marathon. The Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo Challenge combined the 10K and half marathon races.Throughout the…
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New Tumblers Arrive at Market House Starbucks in Disneyland
New tumblers have appeared at the Market House on Main Street, USA in Disneyland. This Starbucks in the parks recently revealed new You Are Here mugs. These have been incredibly popular. Judging by the Its a Small World theme of these new tumblers, these should also be popular as well. Each tumbler is $21.95. It’s…
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Director Rian Johnson Confirms Star Wars: The Last Jedi is Complete
Rian Johnson announced on social media that Star Wars: The Last Jedi has been completed. He said on Instagram, “Aaaand that’s a wrap on the hardest working post production team in the galaxy. Going to miss sitting in dark rooms with these goobers.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rian Johnson (@riancjohnson)…