Author: Murray the Bellhop
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Take a Look at the Medals for Star Wars Rival Run 2019
The first look at the medals for the Star Wars Rival Run 2019 at Walt Disney World is here! The images were first posted on StarWars.com runDisney has rebranded the Dark Side Half Marathon weekend in Florida to be the Star Wars Rival Run. The theme includes the duality of the Light and Dark Side…
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UPDATED Knott’s Berry Farm Expands Peanuts Celebration for More Chances to Party with Charlie Brown and Snoopy
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced the return of the PEANUTS Celebration in January to March, 2019! This year there are more weekends to spend time with Snoopy and the gang. It also includes a brand new show at Camp Snoopy! Returning are the Bird Cage Theater drawing lessons, and the nightly Woodstock Music Festival. Last…
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Here’s Why Avengers: Infinity War is the Biggest Disney Story of 2018 – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2018
We are at the end of the countdown of top Disney stories of 2018! And the biggest story of the year was Avengers: Infinity War. Here’s why… The Big Wait The biggest movie of the year didn’t start with the movie itself. It had been known that the Marvel Cinematic Universe was building up to…
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Here’s Why Black Panther is One of the Biggest Disney Stories of 2018 – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2018
Before the movie came out in 2018, Black Panther was a somewhat known Marvel Comics character that first appeared in Captain America: Civil War. Now he’s one of the most popular. Here’s why Black Panther became the second from the top story of 2018 for Disney. Hype Marvel didn’t have a lot of diverse characters…
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Here’s Why Mickey Mouse at 90 is One of the Biggest Disney Stories of 2018 – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2018
Continuing the countdown to the biggest Disney story of 2018 this third place story came a bit later in the year. Mickey at 90 was known to be something special, but announcements trickled out and culminated into a worldwide celebration… Announcing Mickey In March there were some announcements of what to expect for Mickey and…
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Here’s Why Toy Story Land is One of the Biggest Disney Stories of 2018 – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2018
Yesterday we kicked off the top Disney stories of 2018 countdown with Pixar Pier. Today, beating it by maybe one point is the “sister land” to Pixar Pier: Toy Story Land. Here’s why Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World is one of the biggest Disney stories of 2018… Coming Soon Disney’s Hollywood Studios started…
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Here’s Why Pixar Pier is One of the Biggest Disney Stories of 2018 – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2018
Pixar Pier is the newest addition to Disney California Adventure having opened in 2018. However, it’s not exactly an addition to the park, but an elaborate makeover of Paradise Pier. This newly themed land has become a big deal at the Disneyland Resort. Here’s why it ended up being a huge story in 2018… The…
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Tropical Hideaway Now Open at Disneyland to Entertain Guests and Their Taste Buds
Disneyland has quietly opened the Tropical Hideaway in Adventureland for a soft opening. The newest treasure trove of eats features some great food and hidden details that make it a fun place to get a meal. The Tropical Hideaway will be officially opening on Friday, December 21st! Food The Hideaway features two market stalls where…
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Is Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse Worth Seeing?
There are almost as many Spider-Man movies and television shows as there are Batman ones. With that much insertion into pop culture, do we really need another Spider-Man movie like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse? The Essentials Before I get to an answer, let me discuss some of the usual elements. There are a lot of…
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Join Knott’s Berry Farm on New Year’s Eve for Spectacular Fireworks and Musical Celebrations
Knott’s Berry Farm is celebrating the new year with some great one night only entertainment! All night will be several bands and some chances to dance along. Not just one, but two DJ’s will be on hand throughout the park. There will be a swing band both to teach and provide some background music to…
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3 Significant Things You May Have Missed in Avengers: Endgame Trailer
Huzzah! Not only did we get the title of the upcoming Avengers film, but also a trailer! As cryptic as the trailer for Avengers: Endgame is, there are a few clues as to what is coming next. The Return of Clint Barton One of the big visuals from the trailer is Clint Barton taking off…
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Mickey Mouse – An Artistic Inspiration Throughout 90 Years
Mickey Mouse turns 90 years old today. Though he has been an icon since that first cartoon, Steamboat Willie, he’s had some changes to his appearance. Yet, he remains an artistic inspiration for many. I just started grad school for art history this year, and it started with Mickey Mouse. I have been an artist…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Will Have New Watery Thrills and Surprises With Calico River Rapids in Summer 2019
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced Calico River Rapids, which will be a new refurbishment of the previous Bigfoot River Rapids. The attraction has been nestled in the Wilderness area of the park, right next to Mystery Lodge. Currently closed and drained, the ride will reopen with new effects and surprises in the summer of 2019. …
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Knott’s Merry Farm Returns to Dazzle Guests With Great Entertainment
Knott’s Berry Farm brings back the annual Knott’s Merry Farm tradition this 2018 winter season! This year a lot of new seasonal decorations will gleam amidst the great rides and shows available. And this season will bring favorite entertainment to make some Christmas memories. Here is what is available from November 16 to January 6,…
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Marvel Comics News Digest Featuring New Guardians of the Galaxy
Who Will Stand… When The Last Guardian Falls GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #1 Written by DONNY CATES Art by GEOFF SHAW Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ On Sale 1/23/19 Fantastic Four Villains Take Center Stage in December! Featuring art by Marcos Martin, Adi Granov, Marko Djurdjevic and more! New York, NY—October 9, 2018—This winter, Ben…
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Marvel Comics News Digest Featuring Avengers Milestone Issue and Uncanny X-Men
AVENGERS #700: Celebrate the Landmark Anniversary Issue with a Cover from David Finch! New York, NY—October 2, 2018—There’s no rest for the heroes who protect Earth…not even when it comes to the Avengers! Earth’s Mightiest Heroes will find themselves facing some of their harshest battles yet – including Namor’s fearsome new Defenders of…
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Into the Fog – How Knott’s Scary Farm 2018 was an Immersive Event This Year
Knott’s Berry Farm has been a leading Halloween event venue for a number of years now. But, with the growing number of haunted houses, extra ticket parties, and other scary options, how is Knott’s Scary Farm staying on top? The DAPs team got to experience this year’s event and how they have plussed it all to…
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Expanded Knott’s Spooky Farm Offers More Fun Scares for Little Ghouls Including More Trick or Treating
Knott’s Berry Farm is expanding their Spooky Farm offerings this year for kids to enjoy the Halloween season with some fun scares. Trick or treating happens during the day and is included with park admission, though just for the kids. The areas are expanding from Camp Snoopy to Ghost Town, which means even more candy! …
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New Owner of Calico Revealed at Ghost Town Alive 2018 Finale at Knott’s Berry Farm
Ghost Town Alive has been a very popular summer season event for Knott’s Berry Farm. The season has always concluded Labor Day with a big event that happens during the nightly Hoedown. This year was no exception. Hoedown The Hoedown is the nightly finish to a day with Ghost Town Alive. It starts with the…
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New Mazes, Scare Zones, and Shows Announced for Guests to Experience at 2018 Knott’s Scary Farm
It’s almost Fall and that means Knott’s Scary Farm is returning for the Halloween season! Every August there is a big presentation for what’s coming to the annual extra ticket event. This year they made a spectacular presentation. But, more on that in a later post. Here’s what’s coming up for the 2018 Knott’s Scary…
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More Delicious Treats Available For Guests Through Disneyland Mobile Ordering
Disneyland has expanded the available places for mobile ordering through their app. Previous Restaurants The Disneyland Resort had 15 locations before today that were available for mobile ordering. It included: Bengal Barbecue Galactic Grill Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor Hungry Bear Restaurant Jolly Holiday Bakery Café Red Rose Taverne Award Wieners Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream…
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Marvel Comics News Digest Featuring the Return of the Defenders
The Original Defenders Return with DEFENDERS: THE BEST DEFENSE! Featuring all-star creative teams and brand new stories of the non-team, coming this December! New York, NY—August 24, 2018—Doctor Strange. The Immortal Hulk. Namor the Sub-Mariner. The Silver Surfer. You know their names and you know their powers…and you know them as the DEFENDERS! This…
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Marvel Comics News Digest Featuring Thanos
Marvel Reveals New THANOS LEGACY #1 Art by George Perez! New York, NY—August 13, 2018—Marvel is excited to celebrate THANOS LEGACY #1 from Donny Cates, Gerry Duggan, and Brian Level with a new variant cover from acclaimed artist George Perez! “Donny is cooking up a 20 page story that answers the questions you’re definitely going…
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Journey to Halloween Town Walk Through Experience to Bring Fun Frights for Guests for Halloween at Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland has had walk through attractions during their Halloween festivities. This year they will be bringing Nightmare Before Christmas to the park in the Journey to Halloween Town. Halloween in Hong Kong The annual celebration of Hong Kong Disneyland has been a little different from other Disney parks. This is the park that…