Author: Mr. Daps
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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…
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ROCK4CHOC with Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies
ROCK4CHOC is an event to raise money for CHOC Walk in the Park! Tonight Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies headline this special event. If you would like to donate to ROCK4CHOC, please visit chocwalk.org/rock4choc. Every dollar raised will be going to the Children’s Hospital of Orange County and helping kids in need. Please share this…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Announces Dive Roller Coaster HangTime
Knott’s Berry Farm will be getting a whole lot more exciting next summer. Knott’s Berry Farm has announced HangTime, a new dive type roller coaster, that will take riders at speeds up to 57 miles per hour. The new coaster will be opening in the summer of 2018. The announcement came at Knott’s Berry Farm…
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Daniel Craig to Return as James Bond
It’s official, James Bond will be played again by Daniel Craig. While on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Craig confirmed that he would be returning to the iconic role. During the interview Daniel Craig not only announced his return as 007, but also explained some of the context of his less than positive statements…
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Geek Eats: Egg White Vegetable Frittata with Macadamia Nut Pesto Recipe From Aulani
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially while on vacation. When visiting Aulani, there are some incredible places to eat breakfast. For those who aren’t at Aulani though, we have a recipe for you to bring Aulani home. The Aulani chef’s have created an island-inspired frittata with egg whites and vegetables, topped…
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Rockin’ with the Empire! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 646
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a ton going on and the Geeks get right at it. Things start off by discussing all the events surrounding CHOC Walk! This includes Taste of Downtown Disney, ROCK4CHOC, and the CHOC Walk itself! DuckTales has returned and was on for an entire day on Disney XD!…
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Disney’s Christopher Robin Casts Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, and Eeyore
Disney’s Christopher Robin continues to fill out its cast roster. Already it has been known that Ewan McGregor will be portraying Christopher Robin with Hayley Atwell playing his wife. Now more of the cast has been unveiled. Jim Cummings, the current voice of Winnie the Pooh, will continue to voice the role he has held…
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First Episode of DuckTales Shared on YouTube by Disney XD!
DuckTales is back and better than ever. For those that missed seeing it on Disney XD over the weekend fear not! There is still the chance to watch it! Disney XD uploaded the first episode onto YouTube and we have it here for your enjoyment. Watch as Donald Duck takes Huey, Dewey and Louie to Scrooge…
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Sunday Spotlight: Mark Twain Riverboat at Disneyland
This summer the Rivers of America re-opened and they are more magical than ever before. With the re-opening of the rivers, guests can now experience a bygone era in bygone ways. One way to experience the Rivers of America is by going aboard the Mark Twain riverboat. This sternwheeler goes around the Rivers of America…
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Disneyland Resort 2017 All-American College Band Says Goodbye!
Friday marked the end of the season for the Disneyland Resort 2017 All-American College Band. The band, which played for 11 weeks this summer, ended the season with a sit-down jazz set. This set took place in the Royal Theatre in Fantasy Faire. The day began with a bit of a hiccup at the Sleeping…
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DuckTales Makes Welcome Return on DisneyXD!
After decades away, Scrooge McDuck and the boys are back. DuckTales has returned thanks to Disney XD. The initial reactions have been overwhelmingly positive. Many fans are calling this new version an instant classic! As the episode begins things aren’t really going well for anyone. Donald Duck is trying to get a job. Scrooge McDuck…
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DuckTales, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and CHOC – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
Welcome to the second edition of Great Moments with Mr. DAPs. This week there is a lot of things going on in the world of Disney news. Here are the highlights covered by Mr. DAPs. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Models Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios: https://dapsmagic.com/2017/08/12/star-wars-galaxys-edge-toy-story-land-models-coming-disneys-hollywood-studios/ ROCK4CHOC Comes August 17th to Raise Money…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land Models Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Guests at the D23 Expo this year were thrilled to see what Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will look like with the help of a giant model on the show floor. This expansive model offered a chance to see just how detailed and immersive Galaxy’s Edge will be when it opens in 2019 at Disneyland and…
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Celebrate the Release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2. with the Get The Yondu Look Tribute Event
LONG LIVE YONDU! In loving memory of everyone’s favorite Ravager, come celebrate the Blu-ray™ release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 with Yondu himself – Michael Rooker! On Tuesday, August 22nd from 9:00am-12:00pm, fans around Los Angeles will be able to come pay tribute to the beloved Ravager, Yondu, with a morning of prizes and…
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Taste of Downtown Disney Raises Money for CHOC
This year Taste of Downtown Disney celebrates 10 years of delectable fundraising. This annual event takes places at Downtown Disney in the Disneyland Resort. Throughout the course of this event guests raise money as they eat their way around Downtown Disney. This year, there were multiple restaurants and experiences for guests to visit before ultimately…
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Geek Eats: Rice Krispies Bars from Sweet On You Aboard the Disney Fantasy Recipe
There are lots of magical experiences to be had aboard the Disney Fantasy. Some of these experiences come from the world of food, specifically the world of desserts! Because really, is there any food more magical than dessert? One of these magical foods is the Rice Krispies Bars from Sweet On You. Now, you don’t…
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New Disneyland You Are Here Mugs Arrive at the Market House Starbucks!
New ‘You Are Here’ mugs have arrived at the Market House at Disneyland. These new mugs update the look of the originals which were first unveiled in 2015. The new mugs show artwork in a similar color scheme that showcases icons of Disneyland, in particular Fantasyland. The mugs run for $16.99 and can be found…
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Top 4 Reasons to Attend #ROCK4CHOC
PURCHASE ROCK4CHOC TICKETS HERE! On Thursday, August 17th, Team DAPs Magic is primed to rock at ROCK4CHOC! This benefit concert and silent auction is lining up to be one amazing evening, and we want YOU to be there. It’s difficult to contain all of the fun in one short write-up, but here’s four quick reasons…
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Disney Nixes Netflix – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 645
Welcome to another week of Geeks Corner! There is a lot going on this week. Disney has appeared to ditch Netflix. Disneyland has changed the parking prices at Downtown Disney. Whosits and Whatsits have a Pop-Up Shop at the Anaheim Gardenwalk. Abraham Lincoln has been enhanced by Garner Holt Productions. The Little Mermaid has been…
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Walt Disney Company to Acquire Majority Stake in BAMTech and Say Goodbye To Netflix
The Walt Disney Company announced today that it has agreed to acquire majority ownership of BAMTech, LLC and will launch its ESPN-branded multi-sport video streaming service in early 2018, followed by a new Disney-branded direct-to-consumer streaming service in 2019. Under terms of the transaction, Disney will pay $1.58 billion to acquire an additional 42% stake…
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The Lion King’s Mother Gets Her Voice!
The cast of The Lion King continues to grow as the live-action re-imaging of the movie continues to move forward. Alfre Woodard has now joined the cast as Sarabi, Simba’s mom. The movie, being directed by Jon Favreau, has an all-star cast that includes James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Donald Glover as Simba, and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar.…
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The Future of Abraham Lincoln?
Visit Disneyland and one of the most impressive audio-animatronic figures is President Abraham Lincoln in Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. These great moments could end up even being greater if a demo video released by Garner Holt Productions is any indication. Garner Holt Productions currently produces audio-animatronic figures for Walt Disney Imagineering. The following video…
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Get Ready to Head Back to School With Star Wars Backpacks!
It’s that time of year when kids are getting back to school. One of the yearly traditions for many families is the annual trek to go and find a new backpack. This year there is a new option for backpacks that are not only cool, but also pay it forward. STATE has a new line…
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Ant-Man, Star Wars, and Mermaids – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
Welcome to Great Moments with Mr. DAPs. Every week we will be sharing with you news highlights from the Disney and geek worlds. For this first edition of Great Moments we highlight several posts from DAPs Magic this week. Take a look! Posts from this week’s Great Moments with Mr. DAPs Ant-Man and the Wasp…