Author: Mr. Daps
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2015 – 2016 Disneyland Ambassador Team Named at Ceremony in Front of Sleeping Beauty Castle
The Disneyland Resort Ambassador Team for 2015-2016 was named in a ceremony that took place in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at the Disneyland Resort. The two cast members named to be Disneyland Ambassadors are Jessica Bernard and Allie Kawamoto. While always an illustrious position, this team also will hold the distinction of being Disneyland Ambassadors for the…
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New Darth Vader Scene in STAR WARS REBELS: SPARK OF REBELLION Being Released
For many Star Wars fans, the pilot of Star Wars Rebels offered a first glimpse of what the Walt Disney Company would be doing with the Star Wars franchise that it now owns. For the most part, fans were happy with what they saw (read Danie’s review of it here). Now, Disney and Lucasfilm is adding…
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Galadriel and Legolas Posters Revealed for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Last week we showed the newest poster featuring Bilbo for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Now we are pleased to showcase posters for Galadriel and Legolas for this upcoming Peter Jackson flick. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies stars Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Evangeline Lilly, Lee Pace, Luke Evans,…
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A Pirate’s Life For Me – Geeks Corner – Episode 401
Welcome to the first episode of the fifth season of Geeks Corner! This week we celebrate the fifth season with a few five related items (big surprise huh?). That isn’t all that is going on however, Star Wars Rebels has hit the small screen and we review it this week. Geeks Corner contributor Danie posted…
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Million Dollar Arm – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
Necessity is the Mother of Invention. Sometimes the greatest ideas come out of the most desperate of situations. In the beginning of Million Dollar Arm, struggling agent JB Bernstein (Jon Hamm) comes up with a competition (or publicity stunt) to bring cricket players from India to the United States to play baseball. This would then give…
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Anna & Elsa's Boutique Opens in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort
Anna & Elsa’s Boutique is now open in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort. This new boutique gives children ages 3-15 the chance to be transformed with a new look inspired by the hit Disney animated movie Frozen. Crystalizers (stylists) will help with hair, makeup, and outfits to help create a Frozen themed look for young…
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New The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Poster Released
Warner Bros. has released a new poster for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. The final installment of The Hobbit trilogy, this poster shows Bilbo a little worse for wear than the Bilbo Baggins that was quite comfortable in his Hobbit hole just a few short years ago. This is the movie that…
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Agent Carter Will See the Return of Dominic Cooper as Howard Stark
After much speculation and hope, it can now be confirmed that Dominic Cooper will be returning as Howard Stark for Marvel’s Agent Carter. Cooper will reprise the role of Tony Stark’s father that he originated in Captain America: The First Avenger. He also appeared for a cameo in the Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter. How big his…
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Grilled Mixed Baby Potatoes – Geek Eats Recipe
I’m all about easy recipes that can be grilled in the backyard and not heat up the kitchen in the summer. While visiting the market one day I came across a bag of Mixed Baby Potatoes and this recipe was the culmination of that discovery. It also has become a favorite around my house. Oh,…
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First Look at Former Agent of SHIELD Grant Ward's Brother: Senator Christian Ward
Marvel has released a first look at former agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Grant Ward’s brother, Senator Christian Ward. Tim DeKay of White Collar will be portraying the senator in the next episode of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. that will hope up wrap up some of the questions that surfaced about Ward’s brother during the first season…
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Jack-O-Lanterns at Disneyland 2014
Halloween Time has come to the Disneyland Resort. With that comes the plethora of pumpkins that will be carved into Jack-O-Lanterns in the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree by the very talented Disney pumpkin carvers, or should we say artists. Here is a look at the many pumpkins that have been carved during the 2014 Halloween…
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Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort 2014
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is a delightful time of year to visit the parks. From the spooky attractions, the conjuring of villains, magic shows, gypsies, and pumpkins being carved into Jack-O-Lanterns to Mickey’s Halloween Time, the Disneyland Resort is the best place for families to visit and celebrate Halloween. This is the central…
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Mjolnir’s Scary Submarine? – Geeks Corner – Episode 353
Welcome to Geeks Corner! As we draw season four to a close, we are excited about all that is going on! This week we start the show with a short videogame video by Murray with the voice talents of Johnny 5 that has some fun with Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, and Disney infinity. Finding Nemo’s Submarine…
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Sleeping Beauty: Diamond Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
In Sleeping Beauty, the powers of love are pitted against those of evil. The birth of Aurora brought the kingdom of King Stefan great joy. As with so many things, evil had to invade happiness and Maleficent places a curse on the young princess. The good fairies Flora, Fauna, and Merriweather attempt to save Aurora’s life…
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CHOC "Walk in the Park" Strolls Through Disneyland for 13th Time on October 12, 2014.
On October 12, 2014 thousands of people will walk through the Disneyland Resort for the largest pediatric walk in the United States. The CHOC “Walk in the park” supports Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and the children and families who rely on the care CHOC offers. CHOC Walk 2014 will have an estimated 15,000 walkers participating from around…
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Walt Disney World Closures, Star Wars Rebels, and Disneyland News! – DAPscast – Episode 8
For September 2014, Mr. Daps and Murray review Star Wars Rebels’ first episode. Then they discuss the recently announced closures of attractions in Walt Disney World: Maelstrom and Studio Backlot Tour. Finally, the show goes over to the west coast to talk about the College Band and Halloween Time at Disneyland.
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Backyard Salmon – Geek Eats Recipe
My backyard right now is full of wonderfully delicious smells and tastes. There are herbs, fruit trees, and vegetables growing (despite the heat) and creating wonderful ingredients for creating fresh recipes. I found a deal on salmon at the market so I thought it would be fun to mix and match a few recipes and…
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William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy in Star Trek 3?
Buzz is starting to build around what will be Star Trek 3 in the rebooted Trek franchise. With that buzz rumors about what this next movie will include have begun to surface. Most of these rumors have been quite fun to follow and speculate about, and some of them even seem like they might have…
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Disney's Big Hero 6 – Official US Trailer 2 Released
Disney has released the 2nd official US trailer for it’s newest animated feature Disney’s Big Hero 6. This trailer offers a deeper look at what this movie will be about when it is released in November: A group of nerds trying to save the world. It also gets into a bit of the backstory of…
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2015 Disneyland All-American College Band Selection Process Begins
The Disneyland All-American College Band program has begun the process of putting together the 2015 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. The process will begin with a YouTube video submission that will lead to the possibility of an invitation to audition. Here are the details about the audition process that were released on the official Disneyland All-American College…
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Star Wars Rebels to Get Early Digital Release
Those who are eagerly looking forward to seeing Star Wars Rebels will be excited to learn that their wait doesn’t have to be quite as long. An announcement was made on StarWars.com announcing that the first episode Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion will be debuting online three days before it hits TV screens. Here…
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Nightmare of Furby & Villains! – Geeks Corner – Episode 352
Welcome to this week’s edition of Geeks Corner! There is a lot going on in the world of geek so let’s get right to it. Last week the geeks were joined by a Furby, which Johnny loved. Let’s take a moment and revisit that. The Lion King is the king of the box office. Have you…