Author: Murray the Bellhop
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Disneyland Update 2/26/18 With Food and Wine Booths and Construction
The Disneyland Resort had a few updates this week as it heads into the Food and Wine 2018 opening weekend… Reopened Main Street Main Street has had fewer walls recently. Town Square and the Hub have walls down to see some of the new brickwork. It’s also just in time to see some spring flowers…
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Is the Marvel Fresh Start Reboot a Good Thing?
Marvel Comics has recently announced a “Fresh Start” event in the summer to relaunch its comics. To see a trailer of the announcement, check out the post here. But, to very roughly summarize it, there will be new creative teams of writers and artists on each title. That means new directions for characters. But, the…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 2/19 – 2/23/18 Featuring Fresh Start
Marvel is relaunching and somewhat rebooting its comics lineup this year. Some of the previews are below, and I have my thoughts on it in this post. Besides the previews is a sale on Marvel Unlimited subscriptions. A FRESH START May 2018 New Creative Teams New Series New Directions New Beginnings Make Mine Marvel! It…
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Knott’s Boysenberry Festival to Return for Expanded Days
Knott’s Berry Farm’s annual Boysenberry Festival is returning March 16 and will run for 24 days this year! The festival celebrates the boysenberry, which was what made the farm famous. The Boysenberry Festival is full of good food. Returning favorites like the short ribs will be back. For this year a boysenberry quesadilla, pierogie, vegan…
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More Details of Star Wars Hotel at Walt Disney World Released
On the Disney Parks Blog, there are new details and views of the Star Wars hotel that will open in a couple years. It’s been said before that windows will look out into space. Also previously mentioned is the connection to Galaxy’s Edge, which will open in Disney’s Hollywood Studios next year. With another mention…
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Details on Lamplight Lounge at Pixar Pier Released
Disney Parks Blog has released information on the Lamplight Lounge which will open at Pixar Pier on June 23. It is taking the place of the Cove Bar and Ariel’s Grotto. The style will be a gastro-pub and will feature a full bar. The building is supposed to retain some features of the original, but…
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Which is the Best Main Street? – DAPs Magic Rankings
Main Street USA is a cornerstone of Disneyland. It’s a view of Walt’s childhood. Ever since the opening of Disneyland, there has been some version of Main Street in every magic kingdom park. For the purposes of ranking these lands, I’m including a couple that aren’t actually called Main Street. But, they are definitely of…
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A Moving Moment in Star Wars Happened on Television
Before you read this post, I need to warn you that I am giving away a huge spoiler for Star Wars Rebels. If you have not watched the most recent episodes, or if you’ve never watched the show and plan on watching it sometime in your life than don’t read further. It will ruin what…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 2/12 – 2/17/18 Featuring The Death of Thor
This week in Marvel Comics news has all big announcements. All of them! From the death of Jane Foster to the anniversary of Venom there are big things coming up in Marvel Comics! THE DEATH OF MIGHTY THOR Your first look at MIGHTY THOR #705! New York, NY—February 15, 2018—THE DEATH OF THE MIGHTY THOR…
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Disney Home Store Grand Opening Ceremony and Look Inside
Downtown Disney had a grand opening ceremony for the Disney Home store today. A ribbon cutting ceremony opened the store with the Downtown Disney General Manager. Before he came out to cut the ribbon, Disneyland Amabassador Alexa Garcia was also present to help with the ceremony. The store is a bit of a new concept…
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Disneyland Update 2/11/18 With A Wrinkle in Time and Sundays With DAPs
This week has a small update for the Disneyland Resort as much construction still takes up the resort. The big news was the increase in ticket and Annual Passholder prices, which you can find out more here. A Wrinkle in Time Preview Disney California Adventure has the A Wrinkle in Time preview in Hollywoodland. Annual…
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Star Wars Resort Details and Galaxy’s Edge Toy News
In Japan, the D23 Expo via Bob Chapek just announced more details regarding the Star Wars Resort that is planned for Walt Disney World. First, it will be connected to Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s not clear on whether it’s just story or actually connected, but there will be something seamless about it.…
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UPDATED: Marvel at Disney Parks Around the World Coming Soon
At the D23 Expo in Japan, it’s been announced that more Marvel will be in Disney parks around the world! More About Guardians of the Galaxy at Epcot The Guardians of the Galaxy attraction at Epcot has already been announced and somewhat known. At the Expo, Bob Chapek – parks and resorts head – said…
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Pixar Pier Opening Date and New Paint the Night Float
At the D23 Expo in Japan, more details on the upcoming Pixar Pier transformation at Disney California Adventure emerged. The “new” area of the park will open June 23. An overhanging gateway will have the Pixar lamp on the marquee to welcome guests. Paint the Night will get a new float featuring the Incredibles also…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 2/5 – 2/9/18 Featuring Infinity Circuit
Who Holds Infinity? Find Out With the INFINITY CIRCUIT! New York, NY—February 8th, 2018—Separately, they’re all-powerful. Together, their power is limitless. To help you prepare for the biggest Infinity epic yet, Marvel is excited to present INFINITY CIRCUIT: the guide that will make YOU the master of the Infinity Stones, just in time for…
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American Adventure at Epcot to Get Update With More American Icons
Disney Parks Blog has announced that The American Adventure will receive an update. The attraction will reopen later this month with a new screen, new speakers and a new all-digital projection system. Because of the update from film to digital video, there’s a chance for an update of the finale movie. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Misty…
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Which is the Best Disneyland Railroad? – DAPs Magic Rankings
One of the quintessential experiences of the Disneyland parks is a railroad attraction. Many times they are at the entrance of the park, greeting guests as they come in. They may seem exactly the same, but there are differences that set them apart. I’m going to critique them a little differently than I normally do. …
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Name to Remain the Same
Disney Parks Blog commented on questions of a park name change in a post about an upcoming Toy Story Land attraction. Speculation has been going around that a name change for Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World would be coming soon. Bob Iger first said that the park would change its name in 2015. …
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First Look at Alien Swirling Saucers From Toy Story Land
Disney Parks Blog has released a concept art image of the Toy Story Land’s Alien Swirling Saucers. The attraction will have guests climb aboard a toy rocket with an LGM at the helm. The vehicles will swirl to an “interstellar beat.” And, some will be chosen by the claw! From the concept art, it looks…
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Live Action Kim Possible Movie in the Works For Disney Channel
Kim Possible was a popular cartoon series that aired on the Disney Channel for 87 episodes and three Disney Channel Movies. Now the channel is developing a live-action movie of the characters of Kim and Ron Stoppable. Mark McCorkle and Robert Schooley, the creators, are executive producers and writers of the movie. Josh Cagan is also writing,…
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ABC’s Once Upon A Time Will End After Seventh Season
ABC has decided to give a happy ending to Once Upon A Time. After seven seasons and 156 episodes, the fairy tale show will end. The show sort of restarted after the sixth season with many of its cast moving on. Three of the original cast and characters – Lana Parrilla as the Evil Queen,…
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Disneyland and Knott’s Update 2/5/18 Featuring Charlie Brown Day and Continued Construction
It’s time for another update of not just Disneyland, but Knott’s Berry Farm as well! This last Sunday was not just Super Bowl Sunday. It was also Charlie Brown Day at Knott’s Berry Farm. A gathering of the most people wearing Charlie Brown related attire was assembled at Calico Square. All guests received a free…
