Author: Mr. Daps
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Zootopia – Mr. DAPs Home Theater Review
Imagine a world of animals living together in a modern animal metropolis. In Zootopia, this is exactly where we find Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin), a rabbit, following her dream to be a police officer. Obviously being a rabbit trying to join a police force full of larger animals has a few challenges. Things are made more difficult…
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The Walt Disney Company Celebrates Historic Grand Opening of Shanghai Disney Resort
World-Class Disney Resort Result of Years of Collaboration and Partnership PRESS RELEASE: SHANGHAI, June 14, 2016 — The Walt Disney Company is proud to celebrate the opening of Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in Mainland China and the sixth Disney resort worldwide. A three-day grand opening celebration commemorates the culmination of one of the largest…
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Hong Kong Disneyland 2016 – Sundays With DAPs
This week on Sundays with DAPs we take you on a trip around Hong Kong Disneyland, courtesy of Murray the Bellhop. He is visiting Hong Kong Disneyland this week and will be at the Shanghai Disney Resort later in the week for the opening of that resort. You can follow the adventures he is having…
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A Finding Dory Inspired Recipe: Fish Are Friends Not Food Tacos
Finding Dory is almost in theaters and Geeks Who Eat are very big fans of Finding Nemo have shared a Finding Dory inspired recipe in anticipation of this new Disney-Pixar fish flick! Remembering that “fish are friends not food,” the Geeks Who Eat made sure that no harm comes to any fish in the making of their…
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John Williams Confirmed to Score Indiana Jones 5 and Star Wars Episode VIII
Music geeks around the world can heave a big sigh of relief. John Williams is confirmed to compose the scores to both Indiana Jones 5 and also Star Wars Episode VIII. The news confirming Indiana Jones 5 comes from the American Film Institute’s event honoring John Williams where Steve Spielberg confirmed to Scott Mantz of Access Hollywood that…
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Smarter Not Harder – Mr. DAPs Life Lessons
Life lessons can come from the most random of places. Watch Disney movies and television shows long enough and something is bound to be learned. For me, one of the most important life lessons I ever learned from was Scrooge McDuck on Ducktales back in the days of the Disney Afternoon. In this series, I…
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How I Ended Up a Knott’s Berry Farm Regular
Today Knott’s Berry Farm kicked off it’s 75th anniversary celebration of Ghost Town. What Walter and Cordelia Knott started out as a farm that had a berry stand eventually grew into a restaurant. The restaurant became so popular that Walter Knott decided to create a place that guests could enjoy while waiting and Ghost Town was…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Grand Opening Celebration to be Telecast on Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD and Freeform
PRESS RELEASE: Disney will welcome viewers from around the world to experience an authentically Disney and distinctly Chinese celebration — the spectacular one-of-a-kind grand opening celebration of Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in mainland China. Showcasing the beauty of Chinese art and tradition, and bringing magical Disney stories and characters to life for…
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Finding Dory Premieres at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre
The cast and crew of Finding Dory found themselves swimming down a blue carpet last night for the world premiere of Disney-Pixar’s Finding Dory. Ellen DeGeneres was joined by fellow cast members Albert Brooks, Ed O’Neill, Kaitlin Olson, Hayden Rolence, Ty Burrell and Eugene Levy, along with director Andrew Stanton, co-director Angus McLane, producer Lindsey Collins, executive producer John Lasseter, screenwriter Victoria…
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New Droid Visits Disneyland
Guests visiting Disneyland over the last weekend might have come across a new droid in Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland. Named Jake, this droid could be founding rolling around and interacting with wall panels when the DAPs Magic team visited the cantina on Sunday afternoon. Watch this video of Jake in Star Wars Launch…
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A Geek Divided Cannot Rant – Geeks Corner – Episode 536
Welcome to Geeks Corner! Seeing that it is election day, it is time to start voting on things! Throughout the episode this week we take votes on various geek topics and issues. This week on Geeks Corner we chat about Jake the Droid coming to Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland at Disneyland, the now-controversial…
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Disney Recipes: Sven’s Carrot Delight
Watch Frozen – Live at the Hyperion and if he wasn’t before, Sven will become a quick favorite. This incredible character is easily one of my favorites in this new musical production. Anyone who has seen this show or the original animated feature Frozen, knows that Sven definitely loves carrots. Now, the good folks from…
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A Frozen Sunday
Frozen – Live at the Hyperion continues to perform daily at the Disneyland Resort. On Sunday June 5th, watching this new show at the Disneyland Resort was an enjoyable part of the day that included celebrating my birthday. It was the first time I was able to try photographing this show and I look forward…
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Zootopia Zooms Past $1Billion Mark Worldwide
Zootopia, from Walt Disney Animation Studios, has now officially crossed the $1 billion dollar mark as of this last weekend. This marks the second movie to do so for the Walt Disney Company in 2016 alone. This makes Zootopia the 4th animated feature to cross $1 billion and puts it right after Frozen globally for…
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Disney Recipes: Worth Melting For
Some people are worth melting for. That doesn’t mean you have to though! As you brave the summer heat, take a few minutes to make this frozen treat and avoid melting! Today’s recipe comes again from Castaway Cay and continues the celebration of Frozen and Frozen – Live at the Hyperion and specifically, Olaf. After all,…
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Disney Recipes: Warm Hugs
Summer is upon us and that means it is the time for some warm hugs! Actually, anytime is good for warm hugs but in this case it is a wonderfully cool beverage that we are sharing the recipe for. It comes from Castaway Cay and continues the celebration of Frozen and Frozen – Live at…
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Disney Recipes: Frozen Heart
The warning has gone out: Beware the Frozen Heart. In Frozen – Live at the Hyperion, this dark warning sets the show off on a chilling journey that ends up warm at the end. However, sometimes chilling doesn’t always have to be a bad thing. As we head into the summer, sometimes something frozen can…
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5 Reasons to See Frozen – Live at the Hyperion
Frozen – Live at the Hyperion has now officially been performing daily at the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure for a week. While many have been able to see this show during the last week and have loved it, many are still on the fence. Here are five reasons to go and see Frozen –…
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A Jolly Frozen Holiday – Geeks Corner – Episode 535
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a ton going on to geek out about! We hope you enjoy this episode (whether you watch the YouTube video or listen to the Podcast) and please let us know what you think about each topic in the comments section. Here is a look at the topics…
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On This Memorial Day
On this Memorial Day we pause and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we could have life, liberty, and be able to pursue happiness. The United States of America is a great country to live one’s life. And the Disney Parks provoke that same sense of pride and joy. I’ve often thought it…
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It’s a Small World Still the Happiest Cruise That Ever Sailed 50 Years Later
50 years ago It’s a Small World opened at Disneyland with a special ceremony celebrating the theme of global unity. Walt Disney was joined by over 50 representatives from foreign consulates around the world and children wearing traditional clothing from countries around the globe for this special ceremony. Walt Disney was joined by some of these children…
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Love is an Open Door for ‘Frozen – Live at the Hyperion’ – Review by Mr. DAPs
Today thousands of fans made the trek to Disney California Adventure to be able to see Frozen – Live at the Hyperion on its opening day. The show, a musical retelling of the Disney animated feature, quickly ran out of Fastpasses in the morning and a standby line formed for those hoping to see the…
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New Disney Stage Musical ‘Frozen – Live at the Hyperion’ World Premiere at Disney California Adventure (PHOTOS)
Fans of the hit Disney animated feature will now be able to experience Frozen in a completely new way. On May 27th, Frozen – Live at the Hyperion opens to the public. It premiered at a special event on May 26th for this musical theatrical retelling of Anna and Elsa’s adventure. Directed by Tony Award® nominated Director…
