Author: Mr. Daps
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The Top 4 Stories That Shouldn’t Be Missed from Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017
Star Wars Celebration has come and gone again, this time in Orlando, Florida. It was a weekend full of Jedi, Sith, Storm Troopers, and of course bounty hunters. Really though, it was a weekend that both celebrated the past 40 years of Star Wars while also looking to the future! And the future of Star…
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is Coming with James Gunn at the Helm
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 hasn’t hit theaters yet and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is already in the works! Writer and director James Gunn announced on facebook that he will be writing and directing the third Guardians movie. Here is the announcement as seen on Gunn’s facebook page: Well, this week we…
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Disney Announces Cast for Frozen Musical
The musical adaptation of Frozen for Broadway now has a principle cast. Disney has announced that Caissie Levy (Ghost, Les Miserables, Hair) will be playing the role of Elsa. Patti Murin (Lysistrata Jones, Xanadu) will portray her sister Anna. In the original film these were the roles of Idena Menzel and Kristen Bell, respectively. Several other solid Broadway…
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It’s Time To Rebel – What You Need to Know from Day Three of Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017
Day Three of Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 was full of rebellion, battles, and theme parks! The day’s highlights include the panel for Star Wars Rebels, Disney Theme Parks, and Battlefront II. There was also some fun with Anthony Daniels and others but these are the three big highlights of the day. Star Wars Themed…
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Star Wars Rebels Promises to Have a Strong 4th and Final Season – Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017
Star Wars Rebels will have one more season. At the end of the panel at Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 Dave Filoni made the announcement saying “I know what it’s like when I don’t get to end an series… it wasn’t as fun.” This time, the animated Star Wars series will be ending on his terms. Filoni…
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The End of the Jedi? – 5 Highlights of Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 Day Two
Day Two of Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 continued the trend of awesome. It began with the start of Star Wars: The Last Jedi panel. Hosted by Star Wars superfan Josh Gad, this was a comedic and informative panel about the upcoming Star Wars film. He was joined by director Rian Johnson, Lucasfilm president Kathleen…
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The Women of Star Wars: Heroines of Star Wars and Forces of Destiny at Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017
Moderated by Amy Ratcliffe (host of “Lattes with Leia” podcast), fans in attendance enjoyed a conversation about strong female characters central to the Star Wars universe and how they have inspired generations of fans; panelists included: Dave Filioni (executive producer Star Wars Rebels), Ashley Eckstein (“Ahsoka Tano”), Tiya Sircar (“Sabine Wren”) and surprise guest Daisy…
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The Force is Very Strong With Star Wars: The Last Jedi Panel at Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017
Day Two of Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 kicked off with Star Wars: The Last Jedi panel. The panel was hosted by Star Wars superfan Josh Gad, who was joined by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and director Rian Johnson. The panel began with Rian Johnson sharing about his process filming The Last Jedi. One of…
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Fans React Live at Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 to Star Wars: The Last Jedi Teaser
Star Wars fans were treated to the first teaser of Star Wars: The Last Jedi at Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 this morning. The teaser was shown at the end of the panel for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This gift followed the announcement that those in attendance of the panel would get a teaser…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Teaser Revealed
During the Star Wars: The Last Jedi panel this morning at Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 the first teaser was released for this newest installment of Star Wars. Watch it here: Just before the teaser was shown, a new teaser poster was revealed by Kathleen Kennedy, Rian Johnson, and Josh Gad to the crowd in…
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5 Takeaways From Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 Day One!
Star Wars Celebration Orlando is now in full swing and the first day was eventful, to say the least. While there is a lot of new things happening in the Star Wars galaxy, the classics were celebrated as well. The celebration began with a panel looking back at the last 40 years of Star Wars.…
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Club 33 Coming to Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks
Club 33, which originated at the Disneyland Resort, is coming to the Walt Disney World Resort. A spokesperson confirmed this to the Orlando Sentinel. This exclusive club won’t just be coming to the Magic Kingdom though, it will also be coming to Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. According to the Orlando Sentinel,…
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Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 Kicks off with 40 Years of Star Wars
Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 kicked off in Orlando in grand fashion with the 40 Years of Star Wars Panel. Hosted by Warwick Davis aka Wicket the Ewok, the panel began with him introducing Kathleen Kennedy who said, “You’ll be pleased with what we’ll have for you today, and for those who were around in 1977, it’s truly…
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Star Wars Forces of Destiny Coming This Summer!
Disney and Lucasfilm Celebrate Iconic Heroes from a Galaxy Far, Far Away…with Star Wars Forces of Destiny Micro-series of original, animated shorts will focus on untold stories of everyday heroism that shape the destinies of Rey, Jyn Erso, Sabine Wren, Princess Leia, Ahsoka Tano and others Daisy Ridley, Felicity Jones, Tiya Sircar, Ashley Eckstein and…
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Disneyland Paris Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Today Disneyland Paris officially celebrated 25 years of Disney magic in Europe with a fantastic celebration. The days festivities included a show honoring both the cast members and guests at Disneyland Paris. This musical celebration included numerous cast members from Europe’s largest single-site employer. Disneyland Paris employs 15,000 people. It also included many characters that…
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Disney Asia: It’s All About Expansion
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week we lead off with a discussion about all the enhancements coming to the Disney Theme Parks in Asia. Hong Kong Disneyland, Tokyo Disney, and Shanghai Disney are all in the midst of expansion projects for their parks. This will bring new experiences that will include characters from Beauty and…
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D23 Expo 2017 to Offer Special Opportunities for D23 Members
From Priority Seating at Select Events to a Lounge Themed to Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Guests Will Enjoy More Benefits Than Ever Before BURBANK, Calif. (April 11, 2017) – Disney fans and members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will enjoy more benefits than ever before at D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.…
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Star Wars: Force for Change Celebrates 40 Years of Star Wars with Incredible Fundraising Event and Opportunities!
PRIZES INCLUDE A VISIT TO A STAR WARS MOVIE SET, TICKETS TO THE PREMIERE OF STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, AN OVERNIGHT STAY AT SKYWALKER RANCH, AND MORE! SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Apr. 11, 2017) – Star Wars: Force For Change in collaboration with Omaze will launch the Star Wars “Past, Present and Future” fundraising campaign…
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Tokyo Disney Breaks Ground on Tokyo Disneyland Improvements
Tokyo Disneyland has now broken ground for some new offerings. In a ceremony presided over by the president of the Oriental Land Company LTD with Mickey and Minnie, Tokyo Disney began its largest expansion since the opening of DisneySea in 2001. One of these new improvements will give guests the chance to enter the world of…
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Spring Into Disney!
Welcome to this Spring Break edition of Geeks Corner! On this week’s show you will learn everything you need to know about Spring Break in and around the Disneyland Resort. This includes advice on when is the best time to go, what to wear, and what not to miss! The geeks also give some tips…
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The Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival – It’s All About the Food
The Boysenberry Festival at Knott’s Berry Farm is now in full swing! This year’s expanded festival includes more entertainment, more experiences, and more food! For part of the opening day coverage, DAPs Magic was given tasting cards to experience some of the foods being offered this year. With six locations, this tasting card gives guests at…
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Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along Coming to Theaters April 7, 2017
“Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along” to Screen in 1,200 Theaters Nationwide PRESS RELEASE: BURBANK, Calif. (April 3, 2017) – Fans of the worldwide box office smash “Beauty and the Beast” will be able to sing along with their favorite characters when the “Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along” hits approximately 1,200 theaters nationwide on Friday, April…
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Take a Look at K-2SO: The Droid With Release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Home Entertainment Release
With the home release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story there is not only the last Star Wars movie, but also some really fun extras. Some of these bonus features focus on the creation of the now-popular K-2SO droid. There was a lot shared about this droid that ranged from creation, to acting, to voicing,…
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Disneyland Extends Run of Main Street Electrical Parade
The Disneyland Resort is extending the run of the Main Street Electrical Parade. This popular Disney classic returned to Disneyland in January after being at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Today the Disney Parks Blog announced that the parade will extend its limited run until August 20th. The Main Street Electrical Parade continues to draw…