Author: Mr. Daps
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Teaser Poster and Sizzle Reel Unveiled at Star Wars Celebration
Star Wars Celebration has now pretty much wrapped up its first day of Star Wars exaltation. This yearly event, occuring in London this year, had several highlights (you can read about here) with one being the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story panel. This panel kicked off Star Wars Celebration with director Gareth Edwards and producer…
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It’s Go Time! – Geeks Corner – Episode 541
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the topic is predominantly Pokemon Go. Since being released last week, this game has taken the world by storm…and that includes the worlds of Disney. This week, the geeks are joined by Caiti who joins Hayley and Cameron as they share with Mr. DAPs about the game, how to…
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Pokemon Go – Sundays with DAPs
This Sunday Pokemon was most definitely in the park for Sundays with DAPs. As a follow up to his article on Pokemon Go at Disneyland, @mr_camjaxn demonstrated how this new hit game is played at the Disneyland Resort. The day also included quite a few other sites as we traversed around the Disneyland Resort. One highlight that…
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Disneyland Reveals New Star Wars Themed Land Concept Art
Guests visiting Disneyland will notice that a new image has been posted on the fence for Big Thunder Mountain trail in Frontierland. This new image reveals another conceptual look at what the future Star Wars themed land will look like. It also happens to be at one of the entry points for the future land. When it…
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Drummers Descend on Disneyland Resort All-American College Band
This week some very talented drummers descended on the 2016 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. The band was joined by two guest clinicians throughout the week, Steve Houghton on Thursday and Gregg Field on Saturday. On each of these days, director Dr. Ron McCurdy stepped back and enjoyed the show as these talented musicians led…
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Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People
On a recent Sunday afternoon at Disneyland after grabbing coffee, I made my way over to the Hyperion Theater to see Frozen – Live at the Hyperion. This time I found myself sitting in the front row, nearly perfectly centered. This created a very different experience and also a much different photography experience. The cast…
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Disney’s The Jungle Book Coming to Digital HD August 23 and on Blu-ray August 30!
The live-action version of Disney’s The Jungle Book is coming home this August. The movie, directed by Jon Favreau, will be arriving on Digital HD on August 23 followed by the Blu-Ray release on August 30. It includes the voice talents of Bill Murray, Sir Ben Kingsley, Lupita Nyong’o, Scarlett Johansson, Giancarlo Esposito, Idris Elba, and Christopher Walken. The Jungle…
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If It’s Important, Bronze It – Geeks Corner – Episode 540
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, things are probably going to get a little bit weird. Apparently Captain America is becoming a massive bronze statue. So the question then becomes, who/what else should be honored by being bronzed? During the discussion, a game of Star Wars Jeopardy is played by the Geeks Corner cast and those…
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Happy 4th of July! – Patriotic Memories from the Disney Parks
Happy 4th of July! We wish all of you a fantastic day full of bbq, fireworks, and fun with those who are dear to you! As you enjoy the festivities, take a moment to stop and remember what it all began with and what it means. A group of leaders risked everything to declare that “all…
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5 Songs You Must See Performed Live by the Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band
Summer is in full swing at the Disneyland Resort and that means that the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band is performing daily (Tuesday-Saturday) in Disney California Adventure and also Disneyland. Each year, this energetic group of musicians delight guests throughout the Resort as they perform both sitting down Jazz sets and also standing up marching band sets.…
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It’s Time To Wreck-It Again, Wreck-It Ralph is Getting a Sequel!
This morning, during an announcement made by Disney on Facebook Live, it was announced that Wreck-it Ralph is getting a sequel! The announcement was made by John C. Reilly with filmmakers Rich Moore and Phil Johnston. “Ralph is a character very near and dear to my heart,” added Reilly. “I’m really looking forward to playing the…
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Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War On Digital HD on Sept. 2 and Blu-ray on Sept. 13
Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War will be available to watch at home this September! The movie, which opened to a record $179.1 billion, had the 5th biggest domestic opening to date and will be accompanied with over 60 minutes of extras. The movie pitted Captain America versus Iron Man. It also introduced the newest incarnation…
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A Salute To All Nations, But Mostly America – Geeks Corner – Episode 539
Welcome to another week of Geeks Corner! This week we are very excited to be able to geek out about the introduction of Ilvermorny from the world of Harry Potter. Geeks Corner is lucky to have one of the foremost experts on the subject on hand and Melanie explains everything there is to know about…
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Oh, The Places You’ll Go – Geeks Corner – Episode 538
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, it is all about the travels of Murray the Bellhop as he returned (literally hours before filming) from his trip to Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland. On this trip, he experienced the opening day of Shanghai Disneyland. Murray so kindly shares about his experience with the opening day…
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Star Wars Rebels: Season 2 Flying to Blu-Ray and DVD on August 30
Fans of Star Wars Rebels will be happy to know that season 2 of Star Wars Rebels is coming to Blu-Ray and DVD on August 30. This animated adventure series chronicles the adventures of the crew of the Ghost as they begin the struggle against the Empire during the early stages of the Rebellion. The…
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Meet the Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band
A yearly summer tradition has returned to the Disneyland Resort. On Thursday June 16 Disneyland guests were introduced to the Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band. This collection of college students from around the country have descended on the Disneyland Resort for 11 weeks to entertain at Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Tuesdays-Saturdays until the…
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“FINDING DORY” Welcomes Low-Vision and Blind Audiences to the Movie Theater for Groundbreaking Experience
“FINDING DORY” WELCOMES LOW-VISION AND BLIND AUDIENCES TO THE MOVIE THEATER FOR GROUNDBREAKING EXPERIENCE Audio Descriptive Narration Available in Theaters for the First Time Via Disney Movies Anywhere App PRESS RELEASE: BURBANK, Calif. (June 16, 2016) – As Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory” swims into theaters this week, low-vision and blind fans are invited to enjoy the film…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates Historic Grand Opening as the First Disney Resort in Mainland China
Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger Joins Chinese Leaders to Declare Shanghai Disneyland Open to Its First Official Guests A 60-year History of Creativity, Innovation and Storytelling Brings Disney Magic to a Resort That Is Distinctly Chinese PRESS RELEASE: SHANGHAI, June 16, 2016–– Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in Mainland China and the sixth…
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Watch the Shanghai Disney Resort Dedication Ceremony
On June 16, 2016, the Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated its opening with a dedication ceremony in front of the Enchanted Storybook Castle at Shanghai Disneyland. Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger dedicated the park, saying, “To all who come to this happy place, welcome. Shanghai Disneyland is your land. Here you leave today and discover imaginative worlds…
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Watch the Shanghai Disney Resort Grand Opening Gala Here!
The Walt Disney Company has posted the Shanghai Disney Resort Grand Opening Gala on YouTube. Shanghai Disneyland will be officially opening at 12:00 PM on June 16, 2016. DAPs Magic’s very own Murray will be at Shanghai Disneyland for this historic event. Follow along and see Shanghai Disneyland through the lens of his phone and camera…
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Treats, Trailers, and Talent – Geeks Corner – Episode 537
This week on Geeks Corner it is all about Finding Dory treats with our very special guest, Kellie from Pretty Little Bakers! She brings with her a fun treat based on the new Pixar movie, a “doryeo” pop. Along with these delectable treat, she also brought a recipe! This week also marks the release of…
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Check out the New Pete’s Dragon Trailer!
Today Disney has released a new trailer for the re-imagined Pete’s Dragon. This retelling of the 1977 live-action animated musical stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Oakes Fegley, Wes Bentley, Karl Urban, Oona Laurence and Robert Redford and is directed by David Lowery. Pete’s Dragon – Official US Trailer Description A reimagining of Disney’s cherished family film, “Pete’s…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Launches Historic Three-Day Grand Opening with World Premiere of Disney’s THE LION KING in Mandarin
Celebrities Among the First to Enjoy Highly Acclaimed Broadway Musical at Walt Disney Grand Theatre Guests Explore Disneytown and Wishing Star Park as Resort Approaches Official Grand Opening on June 16 PRESS RELEASE: SHANGHAI, June 14, 2016 – Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated the global premiere of the first Mandarin production of Disney’s THE LION KING Tuesday night in a gala affair…
