Author: Mr. Daps
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Jon Favreau to Make Live-Action Version of The Lion King with Disney
The Lion King will be roaring back into theaters. Disney has announced that it will be partnering with The Jungle Book director Jon Favreau to remake this Disney animated classic as a live action movie. The movie is being put on the fast track to production after the success of The Jungle Book and will…
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It’s Time for Halloween – Geeks Corner – Episode 552
Welcome to the final episode of the fifth season of Geeks Corner! For the final episode of the fifth season there are a few shenanigans going on as the geeks discuss Halloween at both Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm. The SoCal Annual Pass has also returned to the Disneyland Resort. Is it a good deal?…
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Let the Sleuthing Begin! Episode Titles for Sherlock Season 4 Released.
Episode titles for season 4 of Sherlock have been released, well mostly. This week, 2 of the 3 episode titles were released for the hit BBC show. The titles of the two and the lack of title for the third is bound to lead to fans speculating and sleuthing as they try to figure out…
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The Lion Guard Unleash the Power – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
The Lion Guard Unleash the Power continues the story of The Lion King with the adventures of Simba and Nala’s son Kion. Kion is charged with protecting the Pride Lands with his team called “The Lion Guard.” This group of friends with individual talents come together to join Kion. This DVD shares six episode of The Lion Guard that…
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Beauty and the Beast 25th Anniversary Edition – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
25 years ago Belle first sang abutter dreams for more. Little did she know how much more different her life would become. Soon she finds herself living in an enchanted castle full of charming characters and a terrifying master. Beauty and the Beast is a musical masterpiece that is still as magical today as it was…
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Downtown Disney Entertainment: WestBeat Sings Star Wars – Sundays With DAPs
Good day everyone! This week on Sundays with DAPs we take a stroll through the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort to check out some of the entertainment offerings that can be found. The one that caught our attention this Sunday was a group called WestBeat. They sing a wide assortments of tunes, all…
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Remembering Jim Henson on What Would Have Been His 80th Birthday
On this day in 1936, the master puppeteer and dreamer Jim Henson was born. Born in Mississippi, his family moved up near Washington DC when he was 10 years old. He graduated high school in Hyattsville, Maryland in 1954 and that very same year would go on to appear on television as a puppeteer for the first…
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Headless Horseman Arrives at Disneyland for Mickey’s Halloween Party!
The Headless Horseman has arrived at the Disneyland Resort for Mickey’s Halloween Party. For each of the 17 nights of the party he rides through the park carrying his Jack-O-Lantern in front of the Mickey’s Halloween Party character cavalcade. Originally appearing in “The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad,” this frightening character has been known to…
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Disney’s The BFG Coming to Digital HD, Blu-ray and Disney Movies Anywhere This December!
https://youtu.be/oQYYUx_6kTI Disney’s The BFG is coming to Digital HD, Blu-ray and Disney Movies Anywhere just in time for the holidays. The recreation of Roald Dahl’s tale by Disney and Amblin Entertainment in association with Waldin Media, will be available on December 6th. It tells the story of the friendship between a young girl and a friendly giant. Directed…
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The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History to Arrive at Magic Kingdom in October
The Muppets will be arriving in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom for their new experience The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History. Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and The Great Gonzo will be joining “J.J.” Jefferson and Sam Eagle starting on October 2nd to share exactly what the title implies. Multiple times…
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Doctor Strange Sneak Peek Coming to Disney Parks in October
Doctor Strange will soon be coming to theaters on November 4th. However, if you want a more in depth look at what the Sorcerer Supreme will be up to you can check out a special sneak peek preview at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort. For fans visiting the Disneyland Resort, the Doctor Strange sneak…
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Stitch’s Great Escape to No Longer Operate Daily at the Walt Disney World Resort
Stitch’s Great Escape will no longer be operating on a daily basis starting this fall. The attraction, found in Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom, will be only open on days that attendance dictates following its closure on October 1st. In this attraction, guests find themselves as new security recruits for the Galactic Federation aboard a…
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It’s Just a Tower? – Geeks Corner – Episode 551
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a lot going on! Starting off, there was a change overnight on the Tower of Terror in Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland. The geeks talk about the transformation. Next, Hayley talks about her recent trip to Aulani and shared a video from her trip. The geeks…
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Disney Removes Hollywood Tower Hotel Letters From Tower of Terror
On Monday night the Disneyland Resort removed the signage to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in Disney California Adventure. On Monday a crane appeared behind the tower on Monday and by Tuesday the letters identifying the Tower of Terror as the Hollywood Tower Hotel had disappeared. The removal of this sign is a very visible first…
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Penguin Joins Winnie the Pooh in Hundred Acre Wood
Winnie the Pooh has a new friend in the Hundred Acre Wood. In The Best Bear in All the World, Winnie the Pooh will be joined by Penguin in a story entitled, “Winter: in which Penguin arrives.” The new character was born from a photo of A.A. Milne and his son Christopher Milne playing with a penguin toy…
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Geek Eats Disney Recipes: Monte Cristo Sandwich – Disneyland’s Blue Bayou
There are few dishes more popular amongst Disneyland fans than the Monte Cristo Sandwich. This delicious sandwich has been on the menu at the Blue Bayou restaurant for 40 years! While it might be very difficult to recreate the beautiful ambiance of the Blue Bayou at home. However, you can create a memory at home…
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25th Anniversary of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Celebrated With Film Society of Lincoln Center Screening
25 years after it was first shown in Alice Tully Hall as a work in progress, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast returned for a very special screening celebrating this Disney classic. The event included special guests Robby Benson (voice of Beast), Paige O’Hara (voice of Belle), Angela Lansbury (voice of Mrs. Potts),and Richard White (voice of…
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AVATAR: Discover Pandora Exhibit Opening This December!
This December fans of Avatar’s world of Pandora will be able to experience up close the environments and creatures of Pandora. AVATAR: Discover Pandora will cover 12,000 square feet and will offer both immersive educational and entertainment experiences for those who visit. This exhibit will begin a world tour on December 7 in Taipei, Taiwan. Read the press release…
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Disneyland Halloween Time Treats – Sundays with DAPs
When you think Halloween, you probably also think about sweets and trick or treats. Halloween Time at Disneyland will not disappoint if you are into treats. This week on Sundays with DAPs we go on a tour around the Disneyland Resort and find all sorts of delectable sweets. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode. Can you…
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Charlie X – Geeks Corner – Back of the Boat
http://traffic.libsyn.com/geekscornerbackoftheboat/002GeeksCornerBackoftheBoat.mp3 Welcome to the second episode of Geeks Corner – Back of the Boat. On this podcast Caitie and Mr. DAPs make their way through Star Trek, starting at the beginning. This time the second episode of Star Trek is reviewed, Charlie X. In this, a teenager with extraordinary powers comes aboard the Enterprise…
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Star Wars Battlefront: Death Star Gameplay Trailer is Here!
Star Wars Battlefront lets Star Wars fans experience Star Wars like never before by recreating many famous moments and dropping fans right into the middle of them. The newest update to the game will put players right in the middle of the Death Star battle. Here is a trailer giving a glimpse of what it…
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Disneyland Resort Offers Holiday Savings at Hotels
The Disneyland Resort is offering Holiday savings of up to 20% for those visiting one of its hotels during the Holidays this year. The best deals are for Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa or the Disneyland Hotel where guests can save up to 20% for premium rooms. At Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel guests can save…
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Quantico: The Complete First Season – Mr. DAPs Home Theater Review
In Quantico, Priyanka Chopra is Alex Parrish. She is one of many recruits to the FBI Quantico Base. She is one of the best and the brightest recruits to the FBI who all have undergone major vetting. One would think that this group of elite recruits would be a completely safe group of New Agents in…
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Disneyland’s Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks Returns to Disneyland
Disneyland’s Fantasy in the Sky has returned to the skies over Disneyland. This firework spectacular has been appearing in different incarnations at the Disneyland Resort since 1958. It was a regular nighttime offering until 1999 in preparation for Disneyland’s 45th anniversary, Believe… There’s Magic in the Stars. A variation of this was also created for the Holiday…