Author: Mr. Daps
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Slinky Dog Dash Ride Vehicle Has Arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Today is National Slinky Day. It is only fitting then that the Disney Parks Blog shared a first look at the new Slinky Dog Dash ride vehicle. The Slinky Dog Dash is one of two attractions coming to the new Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Toy Story Land is set to open in…
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It’s Time to Meet the Muppet! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 648
Welcome to the weirdest episode of Geeks Corner to date! This week, there is a lot going on in a very warm Geeks Corner set. To start things off, Kermit the Frog has a new voice. The geeks discuss this new talent and how it has changed through the year. It also leads to the…
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The Walt Disney Company and KTRK-TV Houston Commit to $1 Million for Hurricane Harvey Relief
The Walt Disney Company and its owned ABC television station KTRK in Houston today jointly announced a $1 million cash commitment to the American Red Cross in support of recovery efforts for communities affected by Hurricane Harvey. In addition, on Thursday, August 31, Disney|ABC Television Group (DATG) will host a “Day of Giving” to benefit…
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Team DAPs Magic Strolls Through Disneyland for CHOC Walk while Walking For Cohen! – Sundays with DAPs
This last Sunday team DAPs Magic strolled through the Disneyland Resort for the 2017 CHOC Walk. This year, the team was walking for Cohen. This young man has spent a considerable amount of time at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. CHOC has taken such good care of him and team DAPs Magic is thankful…
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Kermit the Frog Returns with New Voice
Kermit is back. After a dramatic transition, Matt Vogel is now the Muppeteer for Kermit the Frog. His first performance was released on YouTube today for a Muppet Thought of the Week. Check out his performance here: What do you think of the new voice of Kermit the Frog?
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Twelve Thousand Walk Through Disneyland Resort for 2017 CHOC Walk in the Park
This morning thousands turned out at the Disneyland Resort before the crack of dawn for the 2017 CHOC Walk in the Park. This annual event, usually in October, was moved to August this year. The result was just as magical, if not even more. As the sun came up, the opening ceremony of CHOC Walk…
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Talking Mickey, Marvel, and Star Wars! – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
This week on Great Moments with Mr. DAPs there are quite a few stories to be highlighted. This week the stories range from Disneyland, to Marvel, to Star Wars! There are no shortage of exciting things happening so make sure to peruse the site to find more stories (including this week’s Caitie Creates and Caitlyn’s…
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Star Wars – The Ultimate Vinyl Collection – The Ultimate Way to Listen to Star Wars Music!
Think of great movie soundtracks and any list would have to include the iconic music of Star Wars. One of the best ways to listen to Star Wars is on vinyl. Now, ThinkGeek.com is offering a collection of both soundtracks for the original and prequel trilogies! It has over 80 songs from the first six…
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The Beard is Shaved After Successful #ROCK4CHOC Raises Money for CHOC Walk in the Park!
This last week #ROCK4CHOC was held to raise money for CHOC Walk in the Park. This event raised thousands for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. It also raised enough to bump team DAPs Magic past the magic number needed to shave Cameron’s beard. This beard was a self-proclaimed glorious beard, if you asked Cameron…
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Two New First Order Vehicles Revealed for Star Wars: The Last Jedi
The release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi is just a few months away. The excitement for this new Star Wars movie is already building to a crescendo. With little details coming out from Lucasfilm, it continues to build. The newest reveal is actually TWO reveals! On StarWars.com two new vehicles utilized by The First…
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Halloween Time Means It Is Time to #SAVEGROOT at Guardians of the Galaxy After Dark!
This Halloween Time there will be more exciting adventures being offered at the Disneyland Resort. After dark, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! will have a new experience. The experience will take place just moments after the events of Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! This new adventure, called Guardians of the Galaxy –…
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Star Wars Fans Invited to “Find the Force” As Unprecedented Augmented Reality Event Sweeps the Globe for Force Friday II
Star Wars Fans Invited to “Find the Force” As Unprecedented Augmented Reality Event Sweeps the Globe for Force Friday II Fans to reveal a new The Last Jedi character via social media New product line for Star Wars: The Last Jedi launches globally at 12:01 AM September 1 More than 20,000 retail locations worldwide will become home to augmented reality…
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Talking Mickey Tells Jokes in Disney California Adventure!
Some guests visiting Disney California Adventure this week got an extra dose of magic. Talking Mickey has been telling jokes and chatting with guests visiting the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. These jokes and conversations are cute and come before Mickey Mouse takes a picture with his new friends. Each encounter currently is fairly short. Mickey…
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Marvel Studios’ THOR: RAGNAROK Superpower of Stem Challenge
MARVEL STUDIOS’ THOR: RAGNAROK SUPERPOWER OF STEM CHALLENGE Calling on Girls to Channel Their Superpowers of STEM for Good and Get a Chance to Win a Trip to the Premiere of Marvel Studios’ THOR: RAGNAROK and a Mentorship presented by Disney, Marvel Studios, Dolby Laboratories and Synchrony Bank BURBANK,Calif. (August 23, 2017) — Disney,Marvel Studios, Dolby Laboratories, Synchrony Bank, American…
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Goodbye EP, Hello Pixar? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 647
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week is a week of change as the Disneyland Resort begins its transition away from the summer season. With the end of the summer also came the end of the Main Street Electrical Parade. Pixar Play Parade also ended its run in Disney California Adventure. The geeks also celebrate a…
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Marvel Studios Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Marvel Studios Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 has danced it’s way to Blu-Ray and Digital HD download. In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Peter Quill meets his dad and faces both his past and future. Questions about what family is are explored and answered. The Guardians once again protect the galaxy, all while giving…
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LONG LIVE YONDU! – Yondu Celebrated as Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2 Arrives on Blu-Ray!
LONG LIVE YONDU! In loving memory of everyone’s favorite Ravager, fans celebrated the Blu-ray™ release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 with Yondu himself – Michael Rooker! On Tuesday, August 22nd, fans around Los Angeles paid tribute to the beloved Ravager, Yondu, with a morning activities at Shorty’s Barber Shop in West Hollywood! This event…
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Pixar Play Parade Departs From Disney California Adventure for Disneyland
The Pixar Play Parade made its way through the parade corridor of Disney California Adventure for the last time on Sunday. This parade will be moving to Disneyland to help celebrate Pixar Fest. Pixar Play Parade is a parade that utilizes water throughout the performance. It has the following units: Monster’s University The Incredibles Finding…
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The Main Street Electrical Parade Says Goodbye and Goodnight to Disneyland
The Main Street Electrical Parade has again concluded its run at the Disneyland Resort. This time, it could be forever. Last night this electro-syntho-magnetic parade with thousands of sparkling lights made it’s way through Disneyland as thousands cheered it on. Before the parade even began the energy was already electric in the air. Fans camped out early, cheered on…
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Disneyland Prepares for Halloween Time
On September 15th Halloween Time will begin at the Disneyland Resort. Visit the parks and see that orange decorations coming up throughout the Disneyland Resort. Soon a big Jack-O-Lantern will be on Main Street, the Haunted Mansion will be taken over by Jack Skellington, and Cars Land will have new decor! Mickey’s Halloween Party This…
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Sunday Spotlight: Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade
The Main Street Electrical Parade first debuted at Disneyland in 1972. Now, 45 years later, this beloved parade will disappear into the night tonight for the last time. The parade was originally scheduled to end its limited time run in June but this was extended until August 20th. With over a half million lights, dozens…
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Obi-Wan, Dumbo, Christopher Robin, and Theme Parks! – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
Welcome to another week of Great Moments with Mr. DAPs. This week there is a lot of movie and theme park news to cover. In the world of movies Obi-Wan Kenobi appears to be getting his own Star Wars stand-alone movie. Christopher Robin’s cast is beginning to really take form. Alan Arkin has also joined…
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Alan Arkin Joins Cast of Tim Burton’s Live-Action Dumbo
The cast of TIm Burton’s live-action Dumbo continues to fill out. The newest addition to the movie is Alan Arkin. He will be portraying Wall Street Tycoon, J. Griffin Remington. He joins a cast that already includes Michael Keaton, Eva Green, Danny DeVito, and Colin Farrell. In this new version of Dumbo, Colin Farrell portrays…
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Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars Stand-Alone Film in Early Development
The Force is strong with Obi-Wan Kenobi. It appears that work is being done to return him to the silver screen. Sources are telling Variety and the Hollywood Reporter that director Stephen Daldry is in talks to direct the film. Daldry directed Billy Elliott, The Hours, The Reader, and episodes of The Crown. While it…