Author: Mr. Daps
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Welcome Home, Oswald!
In 1928 Walt Disney lost his little not-so-lucky rabbit: Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Walt Disney went on to create Mickey Mouse and Oswald went on to appear in several shorts with Universal. His last appearance would be as a cameo in a Woody the Woodpecker short in 1951. He also appeared in several comics through…
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First iPhone 6 is Down!
Imagine standing in line for what seems like an eternity to get the first iPhone. You wait, and you wait, and you wait…. and finally the doors open. You walk inside and get THE first iPhone. Then, you walk outside and you find the news media waiting there to interview the FIRST owner of an…
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New Star Wars Episode VII Video Released by J.J. Abrams: HUNKA JUNK
J.J. Abrams has released a new video for Star Wars Episode VII through his Bad Robot Productions. The video features the Millennium Falcon and a Batmobile Easter Egg as part of a friendly competition between Star Wars Episode VII director J.J. Abrams and Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice director Zach Snyder. So what do…
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Oswald’s Maelstrom – Geeks Corner – Episode 351
Welcome to Geeks Corner! It’s been an absolutely geektastic week and there is a lot to cover! Here’s a brief overview of what this week’s show will be like: Halloween has arrived at Disneyland. This includes magic, villains, gypsies, characters, and more! Oswald the Lucky Rabbit has come to the Disneyland Resort and now meets…
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Scott Glenn Joins Marvel's DAREDEVIL on Netflix
Scott Glenn has joined the cast of Daredevil, the tv show being developed by Marvel for Netflix. The series is currently slated to be 13 episodes long but one does have to wonder if this is playing by the same rules as Agent’s of S.H.I.E.L.D. did; give us good ratings at the start and then…
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Marvel releases Avengers: Age of Ultron Synopsis
One of the most anticipated movies for the geek community in the not so distant future is Avengers: Age of Ultron. Through the last few months there have been tidbits of plot points and set photos that have surfaced on the internet. From all of these tidbits, there has been a general idea of what…
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2014 Fall Dapper Day Descends on Disneyland
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Apple Pay Coming to Walt Disney World and Disney Stores
The Disney geek world has been chattering away after Apple’s announcement that it’s new payment system, Apple Pay, would be utilized at the Walt Disney World Resort and also in Disney Stores. This came with the announcement of two devices that will enable the use of this new Apple Pay system: the iPhone 6 (and iPhone 6…
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Marvel's Agents of SHIELD: First Full Shot and Agent Carter
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s season premiere is on September 23 and Marvel continues to leak out information and and photos. First off, a synopsis of the first episode has been released and goes as follows: Coulson and his team are now wanted fugitives with limited resources–but that’s not stopping them from keeping the world safe…
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A Look at Star Wars Episode VII Starships from the Set
There is still over a year until Star Wars Episode VII hits the movie theaters. Until then, Star Wars fans are looking anywhere and everywhere for every bit of information that they can find on the movie. There is a borderline desperation for information from the secretive J.J. Abrams set. It should come as no…
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Dapper Day & Search for Groot! – Geeks Corner – Episode 350
Welcome to Episode 350 of Geeks Corner! Dapper Day is this week so it is time to get dapper and talk about all that is dapper. This includes advice and tips for Dapper Day at Disneyland (or wherever you experience it) There is also information about the Dapper Day Expo that will be happening at…
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Coming Soon: Sherlock Series 1-3: Limited Edition Collector's Box Set
Sherlock fans, the new Limited Edition Collector’s Box Set is coming soon! This set brings all three seasons of the hit BBC show together into a collectible that can be watched and shown off to other Sherlock fans. It will include special packaging, Sherlock and John Watson busts, art cards, along with all the new…
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DuckTales Theme Song with Real Ducks!
The DuckTales theme song has been remade… with ducks. It is really a bit surprising that this has never happened before. The good news is, it has happened now and you can see it right here. Enjoy! DuckTales Theme Song Life is like a hurricane here in Duckburg Race cars, lasers, aeroplanes, it’s a…
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What is Known About Marvel's Agent Carter So Far
While lots of news has been coming out about Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., there really hasn’t been as much information about Agent Carter. This isn’t a huge surprise as the show won’t be hitting TV screens for a few more months. However, seeing as things are starting to ramp up for this coming year of…
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Photo: Lance Hunter in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
When Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. returns on Tuesday September 23 at 9:00, fans will be introduced to a new regular in the cast. Lance Hunter, played by Nick Blood, will be joining Director Coulson’s team. The above photo offers a first look at what his character will be. According to Marvel, Hunter will be a…
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Tokyo DisneySea Turns 13
Welcome one and all to a world where Imagination and Adventure set sail. Tokyo DisneySea is dedicated to the spirit of exploration that lives in each of us. Here we chart a course for Adventure, Romance, Discovery and Fun and journey to exotic and fanciful Ports of Call. May Tokyo DisneySea inspire the hearts and…
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Frozen Fastpasses & Haunted Mansion Holiday – Geeks Corner – Episode 349
This week on our live taping of Geeks Corner, Mr. DAPs, Johnny 5, and Hayley the Hatter discuss the plethora of things that are going on at the Disneyland Resort. First off, Disneyland unveiled a new non-fastpass system this morning at the Frozen Meet n’ Greet location. This Return Trip Ticket system allows guests to…
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New Frozen Short Coming Soon!
The Disney Animation Studios have announced that a new short based on the hit movie Frozen is in the works. Entitled Frozen Fever, this short should be released sometime in the spring of 2015. Directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck and Oscar-winning composers Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez are reuniting with producer Peter Del Vecho to create…
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New Big Hero 6 Clip Released
Disney Animation Studios have released a new Big Hero 6 clip. In the clip, Hiro has an accident and Baymax wants to make sure he is ok. This clip originally aired during the ABC special, “The Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated Classic.” Big Hero 6: “Big Hero 6” is a heartfelt comedy adventure about…
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Fastpasses Being Distributed for Frozen Characters at Disneyland [Updated]
This morning Fastpasses Return Trip Tickets were distributed to guests wanting to visit Anna and Elsa at the Frozen meet n’ greet location in Fantasyland at Disneyland. The initial information came from a tweet from @characterfan: https://twitter.com/Characterfan/statuses/506855863995621376 Guests must have their ticket (or annual pass) scanned to receive a fastpass Return Trip Ticket for the location. Guests must then have their…
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Star Wars Rebels: "Not What You Think" Short
In “Not What You Think,” a special Star Wars Rebels short, Ezra finds a downed TIE fighter on the plains of Lothal. The young rebel opens the ship’s hatch — pretending to help the ungrateful Imperial pilot — and leaves with a few souvenirs. Scheduled to premiere in October 2014 as a one-hour special telecast…
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Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Reveals Promo Video: Rollercoaster and Updated Billboard
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is now just a few short weeks from it’s return to the small screen. As September 23 continues to get closer ABC has started to release promo videos. Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – Rollercoaster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbdK-dyh1l0 Another promo video has appeared on ABC. It shows scenes from the first season and also…
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Anna: The Warmth of A Smile
Some smiles can warm the coolest days… On a warm day, they are just frosting to an already lovely day. Last Sunday Anna had a particularly warm and charming smile. This picture was taken during the Frozen pre-parde on Main Street, USA near the firehouse. Anna was having fun goofing around as they floated down…