Author: Mr. Daps
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What’s Going On at Disney? – Geeks Corner – Episode 527
Welcome to this week’s episode of Geeks Corner! This is an episode full of Disney news, Star Wars news, Muppet news, oh… and a bit of conflict with the Wall of Geek. Join the discussion on twitter with the hashtag #geekscorner and let us know what you think of this week’s episode of Geeks Corner!…
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Food And Wine And Cruella – Sundays With DAPs
The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. Mr. DAPs and friends found that it wasn’t the only thing to enjoy this weekend, however. On Sunday there was adventure to be found not only at Disney California Adventure, but also at Disneyland. There, Cruella de Vil was dragged into…
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Walt Disney World, RunDisney, and Force Awakens – DAPsCast Episode 29
http://traffic.libsyn.com/dapsmagic/Daps29_-_4316_10.53_PM.mp3 Welcome to DAPscast, the official podcast of DAPs Magic! This month Mr. DAPs and Mikey Really Likey share about their experiences together when during Mr. DAPs visit to the Walt Disney World Resort. Annie and Murray also share about some changes to some runDisney events. This includes changes to not only the Avengers Half…
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Dream Along With Mickey Says Goodbye
Dream Along With Mickey is saying goodbye to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This show which celebrates the magic and power of dreams concludes its nearly ten year run today. The show originally debuted September 2006 during The Year of a Million Dreams. About 20 minutes long, Dream Along With Mickey shows how Mickey Mouse,…
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Meet Snow White’s Sister
Did you know that Snow White has a sister? It’s true, Snow White has a sister named Rose Red. One small detail though: It’s not THAT Snow White. Go back to the Grimm’s Fairy Tales and there is a story about these two sisters… with a girl named Snow White who isn’t the one in…
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Mr. DAPs Goes to Walt Disney World – A Magical Day at the Magic Kingdom
A beautiful morning overlooking a peaceful body of water is one of the nicest ways to get a day started. By the second day at Walt Disney World I had decided that, while the pirate themed rooms might be a bit much, I really liked the overall experience of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Our second day was…
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The Tweets Awaken – Geeks Corner – Episode 526
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week it is all about twitter, Star Wars, Mad T Party, the Disneyland Resort Food & Wine Festival, D23 Expo, Alice in Wonderland, and Star Trek!? Yes, Hayley the Hatter brought Star Trek into an episode that includes Star Wars and the geek world did NOT explode. Here are some topics…
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2017 D23 Expo Dates Announced
The Walt Disney Company has announced the dates for the 2017 D23 Expo. The event, billed as the “Biggest Disney Fan Event Ever,” will take place July 14-16, 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Tickets will be available on July 16, 2016 at D23Expo.com. More details can be found about the D23 Expo in the…
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Mr. DAPs Home Theater Review
The second Death Star has been destroyed. Darth Vader is dead, as is the Empire as we know it. In its place, a new threat is growing. Star Wars: The Force Awakens occurs 30 years after the events of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Kylo Ren and the First Order are the new threats to…
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The Force is Strong With Zootopia – Geeks Corner – Episode 525
Welcome to the episode that really should have a title that has something to do with Cameron’s pants… watch and find out why. This episode did not go anywhere expected but it did cover Knott’s Berry Farm’s Boysenberry Festival, the Wall of Geek, Harry Potter days, and more! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!…
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A Soundsational Alice With the Diamond Mad T Party
Spring arrived at Disneyland this year on a Sunday. As many of you know, that is the day I visit the Disneyland Resort most frequently. Seeing as I have already taken quite a few pictures of spring, today was more of just one enjoyable day to relax in the park and take some fun pictures.…
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Mr. DAPs Goes to Walt Disney World – The First 30 Hours
Recently I was able to return to the Walt Disney World Resort for a week long vacation. Caribbean Beach Resort was my home base for this trip that was full of magic and memories. In the coming days, I will be posting photos and memories of my trip. It really was a blast. The first…
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Writer Returns for Indiana Jones 5
It is an exciting time to be a fan of Indiana Jones, or anything Lucasfilm related really. The most recent hype has been that Indiana Jones will be returning for a fifth outing. Even more exciting, Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg will be collaborating on it. The newest bit of information to come out builds…
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Luigi’s Rollickin Roadsters Opens at Disney California Adventure
Today Luigi’s Rollickin Roadsters officially opened in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. The attraction gives guests the chance to dance with Luigi’s cousins who have come to Radiator Springs from Carsoli, Italy. This attraction is located at what was formerly Luigi’s Flying Tires, which closed in 2015. The new attraction is presented by Alamo. Christy Forsling had this…
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Zootopia: Much More Than Cute Fuzzy Animals – Mr. DAPs Review
Zootopia is a modern mammal metropolis where both prey and predator live in harmony. When officer Judy Hopps (Ginny Goodwin) arrives on the scene as the first bunny officer of the Zootopia Police Department, she discovers that Zootopia isn’t as perfect as it seems. Her dreams of becoming a police officer turn into the reality that…
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A Random Springtime Sunday at Disneyland
Disneyland is absolutely stunning when the blossoms begin to bloom and spring descends upon the happiest place on Earth! The magic of the Disneyland Resort seems to just get amplified as trees and flowers proclaim the coming of spring. The Hub turns into a vibrant pink frame surrounding the Partners Statue and Sleeping Beauty Castle. The…
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Highlights of the Walt Disney Company Shareholder Meeting
This week executives and shareholders of all ages gathered together in Chicago, Illinois for The Walt Disney Company’s annual shareholder meeting. This meeting is known for being a mix of magic and mayhem as news is shared about the company and then shareholders are allowed to ask questions. This year was no exception to either. Some…
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Shanghai Disneyland Unveils TV Commercial
For many Disney fans, June 16th can’t come soon enough. The opening of Shanghai Disneyland opens up new lands of possibility and imagination. Up until recently, most have had to rely on their imagination when talking and thinking about Shanghai Disneyland. Now there is more than just imagination to lean on when thinking about Shanghai…
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Harry Potter is a Geek – Geeks Corner – Episode 522
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a lot of Harry Potter being discussed. Before that though, there is news regarding the High School Musical franchise. The 4th movie in the franchise is in the works. Do you think this is a good idea? Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters also is on the way. Guests will soon…
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AP Spring Disney Days – Sundays With DAPs
AP days have come and gone as has February. For the last Sunday in the month of February, Sundays with DAPs takes a look at all that is springing up around the Disneyland Resort. Spring this year is bringing about a lot of change. Some of it you will see in this video, others will be…
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First Disneyland President Jack Lindquist, Dead at 89
Jack Lindquist, the first president of Disneyland, has passed away. He was 89. Lindquist joined Disney in 1955 and spent his entire career working for the Walt Disney Company. He came to work to help Disneyland as the advertising manager two months after the park opened. He continued to work with advertising for the next 38…
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Disneyland Introduce Seasonal Pricing
The Disney Parks Blog announced today that seasonal tickets are coming to the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. With new offerings from the worlds of Star Wars, Frozen, Avatar, Toy Story and more; the Disney Parks in the United States will be changing its pricing structure for a 1-day ticket. Starting on February 28, 2015…
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Random Disneyland – Sundays With DAPs
Let’s face it, some Sundays are just… random. You never know what is going to happen on a Sunday at Disneyland. This last Sunday was definitely the epitome of this. We could really try to explain this but instead, you should really just watch the video and see for yourself. The wonderful thing about Disneyland…
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Adam Sanderson Saying Goodbye to D23, Future Events Unaffected.
Adam Sanderson is departing from D23, leaving vacant the top spot at the official Disney fan club. Sanderson has worked for the Walt Disney Company for 19 years. He is currently Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications for the Walt Disney Company where also oversees D23, Disney Corporate Creative Resources, and the Walt Disney Archives. A…