Author: Mr. Daps
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Tom Holland is Spider-Man and Jon Watts is Directing Him
Marvel has announced who is the next actor to don the spidey suit: Tom Holland. Holland has appeared in The Impossible, Wolf Hall, and will appear in the upcoming movie In the Heart of the Sea. These roles, along with a strong screen test, helped Holland land the role. His announcement was accompanied by the…
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5 Tips to Safely Surviving Disneyland in the Heat
by Jessica Prell As the Diamond Celebrating begins at Disneyland, so does the warm weather (no really, it’s suppose to get hot soon)! Mix this weather in with all the new things to do at Disneyland (Matterhorn, Paint the Night, new fireworks…FOOD) and you get: super hot, LONG, days…can I hear a “duh”? DUH! However,…
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Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out Arrives at the Disneyland Resort
Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out is now in theaters and fans visiting the Disneyland Resort can see Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness in a new pre-parade in front of Pixar’s Play Parade. The new entertainment addition makes its way down the parade route just before the parade. It includes performers who were juggling both in front of…
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Mr. DAPs Railway Expansion and White Pass Addition
June means it is my birthday which in turn means… time to add something new to Mr. DAPs’ Railway. I had been anticipating this expansion for months (if not since first building the train a year ago) and had several ideas. None of these were 100% set in stone as I just wasn’t sure what exactly…
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Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Returns for 45th Season
Today marks the first day of performances for the 2015 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. Under the direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy, the band will be appearing in both Disney California Adventure and Disneyland throughout the afternoon and into the evening. The band is comprised of 21 young musicians from colleges and universities from around…
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Welcome Back Maleficent? – Geeks Corner – Episode 437
Welcome to Geeks Corner! These week there is a lot going on as we geek out about a lot of different things going on around the world of Disney. This begins with a potential Maleficent sequel. What will it be? Then there is Halloween… what should Disneyland do to celebrate Halloween during the 60th Anniversary? D23…
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Forest Whitaker in Negotiations for Star Wars: Rogue One
Forest Whitaker is in negotiations to be in Star Wars: Rogue One, the first anthology film in the Star Wars franchise. Variety is reporting that the actor is getting set to join the film that will tell the story of a group of Rebels who steal the plans for the Death Star. The film currently…
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Jurassic World Makes Global Records, Sequels with Chris Pratt on the Way
Jurassic World roared to the top of the box office this weekend with a domestic opening take of $204.6 million. Add that to the $307.2 million it brought in internationally and a new global record now belongs to Jurassic World. The $511.8 million global opening weekend makes it the biggest global box office opening weekend ever! It…
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Happy Birthday Donald Duck! – Geeks Corner – Episode 436
Happy Birthday Donald Duck! it’s hard to believe that you are already 81 years old! This week on Geeks Corner, we must give a hat tip to our favorite duck and wish him all the best. It also is a week full of chatter about the Tony’s, Jurassic World, American Hogwarts, and we cannot forget…
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J.K. Rowling Confirms American Equivalent of Hogwarts
J.K. Rowlings has confirmed the existence of an American equivalent of Hogwarts. In a conversation with fans on twitter, the Harry Potter author didn’t just stop with the confirmation. She also indicated that more will be revealed about this previously unknown school in the upcoming movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. When asked what the…
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Think Jurassic World’s Indominus Rex is too Scary? Check out the Lego Version Instead
Jurassic World will soon be terrifying dinosaur fans globally when it hits the big screens. However, for some, the dinosaurs are just a bit too much. That’s where Lego steps in. It is releasing a new Lego Jurassic World game that will take players on a journey through all of the Jurassic Park movies. As it turns out,…
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Check Out Marvel’s New Broadcast Spot for Ant-Man!
Marvel has released a new broadcast spot for Ant-Man. In it, there are some new scenes and also some scenes that have been shown before. Take a look: The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man.”…
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It’s Disneyland’s 60th, Now What!?- Geeks Corner – Episode 435
Disneyland’s 60th has arrived and now is in full swing at the Disneyland Resort. After all the craziness of the 24 hour day and media event, it’s time to start looking at some of the other elements of Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration. This week on Geeks Corner, that is exactly what happens… along with some other…
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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie’s Pet Salon – A Review
by Christy Mickey, Minnie and the gang are in for an adventure in Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie’s Pet Salon when Minnie opens a salon to prepare all the animals for Pluto’s grand pet show. The whole team comes together to help Minnie get the Mickey’s Clubhouse animals ready in time for the grand event in this…
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A Look Back at Some Disneyland Opening Day Artifacts from the Walt Disney Archives
Disneyland is celebrating 60 years of magic. With all the glitz and glamor, it is fun to look back and see how Disneyland has grown through the last 6 decades. The opening of the Disneyland Forever! fireworks spectacular reminds guests of how Disneyland was once a grove of orange trees that a man with a dream walked…
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The Magicians Behind World of Color – Celebrate! – An Interview With Imagineers Chuck Davis, Jason Badger, and a Fountain
Thousands of guests are now able to see World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney each night. As the water and effects light up the sky, it is incredibly easy to get caught up in the magic of it all and forget that behind every great magic trick, there is a magician.…
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Time to Geek Out About Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary! – Geeks Corner – Episode 434
Disneyland is celebrating it’s 60th Anniversary. Things began with a big 24 hour Disney day kicking off Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary. This Diamond Celebration has new decorations, new costumes, new merchandise, and new shows. This week, the focus is mainly on the new entertainment that has come to the Disneyland Resort for the 60th anniversary. Here…
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It’s Time for Disneyland Diamond Days! – Mr. DAPs interviews Disneyland Ambassador Jessica Bernard
Disneyland Diamond Days are upon us and that means you have the opportunity to win a lot of really cool prizes or experiences as Disneyland celebrates 60 years of magic. I recently had the opportunity to interview Disneyland Ambassador Jessica Bernard about the sweepstakes and I can tell you, this is going to be awesome.…
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Minnie Joins Mickey and the Red Car Trolley News Boys
Minnie Mouse can now be seen with Mickey Mouse and the Red Car Trolley News Boys on Buena Vista Street daily. With so many things going on with Disneyland’s 60th anniversary celebration, it would be easy to miss some of the many additions to some of the entertainment offerings at the Disneyland Resort. During the…
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Disneyland Kicks off 24 Hour Day and 60th Anniversary With Multitudes of Friends
Disneyland has officially kicked off its 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration with the beginning of a 24 hour celebration at the Disneyland Resort. This morning, Main Street, USA and beyond was packed with fans eager to be among the first to enter Disneyland or Disney California Adventure for this historic day. Some people began lining up…
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Paint the Night and Disneyland Forever Light Up the Night at Disneyland
Disneyland has unveiled its two newest nighttime spectacular shows for the first time to guests. After a welcome by Chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger, an evening of nighttime magic began. The event showcased Paint the Night, the newest nighttime parade at the Disneyland Resort, and also Disneyland Forever, a beautiful…
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World of Color – Celebrate World Premiere Explodes With Color and Memories with Neil Patrick Harris and Mickey Mouse
Neil Patrick Harris and Mickey Mouse were on hand to introduce World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney to media and invited guests to the beginning of the Disneyland Resort’s kickoff for its 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration. The event began with a reception for media and honored guests that included the music…
