Author: Murray the Bellhop
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Festive Food at Knott’s Merry Farm Brings the Holidays to Your Taste Buds
Knott’s Berry Farm is known for its great food since its humble beginnings. During each festival, they have some unique items to tickle tastebuds. However, this year’s Merry Farm blew me away by all the offerings! Let’s try to go through them all (I know my stomach did!) The Christmas Chicago Dog might seem like…
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What to See to Have the Merriest Time at Knott’s Merry Farm This Year
The Christmas season is in full swing now that Knott’s Berry Farm has brought their Merry Farm to the 2019 season. I always look forward to this time of year at Knott’s, but it was even better this year by all they did. Merchandise and Crafts Village An aspect of the holiday season for Knott’s…
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Disney+ Wishes Mickey Mouse a Happy Birthday With an Exclusive Tribute
It’s Mickey Mouse’s and Minnie Mouse’s birthday today! Disneyland and Walt Disney World have gotten into the occasion with some special offerings, but they are not the only ones. Disney Plus has added a special home screen row with several cartoons featuring the iconic mouse. In addition, a special birthday tribute message has been made. …
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Overwhelmed with Disney+? Here are Some “Viewing Path” Suggestions to Get You Started
Disney+ Viewing Paths Disney+ is here! Huzzah!! But, if you were like me you were so excited that you viewed all there was to offer and instantly froze at the sheer magnitude of what could be watched. So, what can we do? How do we choose?? I would like to offer some “viewing paths” to…
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Lady and the Tramp – A Big First Movie for Disney Plus
Lady and the Tramp was one of the first Disney+ movies announced for the streaming service. I’d imagine it surprised many to have a live-action remake one of the very first original productions for the new service. It certainly surprised me. I’ll admit that I’m not the biggest fan of the live-action remakes, but, usually,…
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Changes Coming to Disneyland’s Snow White’s Scary Adventures in 2020 with Major Refurbishment
OC Register has reported a building permit has been filed to refurbish Snow White’s Scary Adventures in Disneyland’s Fantasyland. The permit calls for a $445,000 amount for the refurbishment. It will be scheduled for next year, 2020. What is interesting are a few of the details about what will be done. There will be work…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Announces an Exciting New Dark Ride in Time for the 100th Anniversary!
Knott’s Berry Farm has just announced that a new dark ride will be built and done for the upcoming 100th anniversary. The theme is the return of a fan favorite. Bear-y Tales was a Rolly Crump conceived ride built several years ago and replaced with Kingdom of the Dinosaurs. It will be back in a…
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Knott’s Merry Farm Returns With New Merriment in 2019
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced this year’s festivities for the annual Knott’s Merry Farm. This year will introduce two new shows for the holiday season. Home For the Holidays will be featured on the Calico Stage with a winter tale. Over in the Bird Cage Theater will be Marley’s Wings, which is a sequel to…
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Reflecting on Reflections of Earth – Saying Farewell to the Epcot Night Spectacular
It was 1999. The world was looking forward to the new millennium. In nearly every country were planned celebrations to usher in the 2000’s. Though Walt Disney World is not a country, a grand celebration on a multi-national stage was going to showcase the new century with a spectacle. That spectacle debuted at World Showcase…
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Knott’s Scary Farm 2019: More Monsters, More Frights, and More Puppets?
Knott’s Scary Farm Since 1973, Knott’s has been host to a spooky after-hours event. In 2019 it is better than ever with more special effects, more immersion, and more…puppets? Food First, Knott’s Berry Farm is known for some amazing food. It’s what really put it on the map in the first place. For this year’s…
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2019 Halloween Weekends at Knott’s Berry Farm to Get Spooky for Kids
Knott’s Spooky Farm will be back for kids to take part in Halloween festivities at the park. Trick or treating and special attractions are always highlights of this event. Below is the press release with more information! Buena Park, Calif. (August 2019) –The spooktacular family-friendly, daytime Halloween event, Knott’s Spooky Farm, invites families with little…
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Knott’s Scary Farm 2019 Stirs Up New and Departing Scares
Last night, August 29, Knott’s Berry Farm held their annual Scary Farm announcement presentation. This year was unlike any other with some spectacular performances and some announcements that would bring chills to guests. The Scary Farm Presentation The night opened with a song and dance performance to Sweet Dreams. It was an amazing scene with…
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Marvel Comics News Digest With Info on How to Get an Exclusive D23 Marvel Comics #1000
Marvel has an exclusive variant cover to their anniversary #1000 at the D23 Expo. Find out how to get one. There is also more information on all the festivities for the 80th anniversary, and a trailer for JJ Abrams run at Spider-Man. MARVEL REVEALS LIMITED-EDITION MARVEL COMICS #1000 VARIANT FOR D23 EXPO 2019 Get an…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Celebrating 100 Years of Southern California Fun Next Summer
Summer of 2020, Knott’s Berry Farm will be celebrating its 100th anniversary! It is a remarkable achievement to reach for this theme park, that originally started as a Boysenberry farm. I’ve been looking forward to this celebration because of what this park means to me and the community at large. Walter Knott was consulted by…
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Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Event Recap and Review
Disneyland hosted a 50th anniversary event for the Haunted Mansion, and it was quite the swinging wake! Check-In Most events’ check-ins consist of a table and information as credentials are handed out. This was quite an exception as guests were able to have a spirited waiting area for numbers to be called. The reason for…
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What Makes the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Such a Hauntingly Fun Ride After 50 Years?
The Haunted Mansion is celebrating its 50th anniversary of opening. This attraction is as popular now as it was when it opened. But, when you have state of the art attractions younger right next door why is this such a long time favorite? The Haunted Mansion Hype Disneyland started making its ride popular 8 years…
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Details and Merchandise Materialize For Haunted Mansion’s 50th Anniversary
Haunted Mansion’s 50th anniversary is quickly approaching at Disneyland. This favorite attraction will celebrate 50 years on August 9th. A special after-hours event will begin August 7th, however, and special merchandise will be first available for those attending. Haunted Mansion Merchandise Many items that are being made for the special event might only be available…
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Disney’s DuckTales Has Just Blown Away SDCC With the Disney Afternoon Cinematic Universe
The San Diego Comic-Con DuckTales panel is currently winning the convention with huge announcements for the upcoming third season of the cartoon. First, there is the second season that needs to wrap up. A trailer showcased what is still to come which is an epic showdown with the armies of the moon, the debut of…
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Knott’s Summer Nights is a Great Way to Catch Some Favorite Bands Including Suburban Legends
Knott’s Berry Farm has a great summer festival happening every night until August 11. Besides some great food offerings, there is some terrific entertainment. They’ve now put the upcoming slate of acts coming to the park, and there are some great bands that can be heard. For those familiar with entertainment at Disneyland and Downtown…
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Cameron Boyce, Star of Disney’s Descendants and Jessie, Passes Away at Age 20
Cameron Boyce, who starred in a few Disney Channel productions, has passed away at age 20 the night of July 6, 2019. He passed away in his sleep from having a seizure due to ongoing medical conditions, according to family and news sources. Boyce has been in the hit show “Jessie” as Luke Ross. From…
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X-Men’s House of X and Power of X Get New Trailers and Variant Covers for Marvel Comics #1000 in This Week’s Marvel News
X-Men House of X and Powers of X are set to completely change the X-Men and Marvel universe. After quite a few years of some weird stories and many of the longtime favorites becoming deceased (though coming back in weird ways), it’s nice to see the classic characters coming back to a modern prominence. One…
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Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant is a Great Way to Celebrate Fried Chicken Day
Fried Chicken Day is July 6th, and the best place to spend it is at Mrs. Knott’s Restaurant at Knott’s Berry Farm. This restaurant was around before the theme park and really put the place on the map. Folks came from all over to sample Cordelia Knott’s famous dinner. And nothing has changed since that…
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J.J. Abrams and Son to Write Spider-Man for Marvel Comics
Exciting news in the world of Marvel and movie fans alike! JJ Abrams, who has helmed the recent Star Wars and even Star Trek, will be co-writing a new Spider-Man limited series for Marvel Comics. It also is going to be with his son. This is the Abrams’ first outing as Marvel writers. Could this…
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How Toy Story 4’s Post Credits Scene Could Set Up Toy Story 5
Toy Story 4 is here and is sure to make everyone talk about all the feels. It is a great movie, but I’m not here for a review. There probably won’t be another Toy Story, but if there is the post-credits scene would set it up quite nicely. Be aware, there are minor spoilers ahead…