Author: Murray the Bellhop
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New FastPass System Started at Disneyland Resort [UPDATED]
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have started using a new FastPass system for guests. The new way of #fastpass at #Disneyland! #SpaceMountain pic.twitter.com/uyJUIBX1zl — Daps Magic (@DAPs_Magic) June 21, 2017 FastPass of the Past For almost 20 years, Disney has had a paper FastPass system where guests insert their ticket or Annual Passport into a…
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Rivers of America Construction & Summer of Heroes Showcase – Disneyland Update
Summer started at Disneyland well over two weeks ago, but Disneyland is still rolling out more. Rivers of America Construction Since Tom Sawyer Island has opened there are a lot of views of the construction for Disneyland Railroad and Rivers of America. Much of the rockwork is in place for the classic attractions. But, there…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 6/19 – 6/23/17 Featuring Disney Legends Awards
Happy Father’s Day! I’m glad to have a new round of Marvel news this day because it was my dad that first introduced me to comics. He had a Captain America, Spider-Man and Green Lantern comic he handed down to me and would take me to comics shops every week for new comics. With that,…
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The Disneyland Experience – DAPsCast Episode 65
Mr. Daps and Murray interview Mikey about his first Disneyland trip in 21 years. It’s the perspective of a Walt Disney World annual passholder’s look at Disneyland.
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The Return of Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland
Disneyland has reopened Tom Sawyer’s Island after a lengthy refurbishment. Before Tom Sawyer Island has been an attraction since the early days of the park. Though not open on opening day, it is still considered a classic attraction at Disneyland. Much of it remained the same until Fantasmic! premiered, when several show elements were built.…
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Shanghai Disneyland: One Year Later
It’s hard to believe that Shanghai Disneyland opened one year ago. Out of many of the recent parks that have opened around the world, this has been one of the most anticipated. As construction started it was looking like this would be the most state of the art Disney park. The attractions would have amazing…
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Disneyland Classic Attractions Return in June and July
Disney Parks Blog has announced the return dates of several Disneyland classic attractions. Fantasmic The classic nighttime show with changes will come back on July 17. This will coincide with Disneyland’s 62nd anniversary. Disneyland has already announced the additions to the show, including Lion King and Aladdin having appearances. Much of the rest of the…
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Ducktales Debuts Opening Title and Movie Premiere Date
Disney XD and OhMyDisney.com has released more information and the brand new opening title sequence for the upcoming DuckTales reboot series. Title Sequence and Poster The title sequence incorporates nostalgic references to the old sequence while establishing how this reboot will feel. It seems like it takes from the original Carl Barks’ comics. It also…
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Dead Men Tell No Tales Review – DAPsCast Episode 64
Murray and Mikey talk about Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. They discuss how it ranks among the other Pirates movies for them, and go into things like the special effects and music.
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5 Reasons to Visit Knott’s Berry Farm in Summer 2017 – UPDATED WITH VIDEO
Knott’s Berry Farm has some great offerings for the summer season in 2017. Take a look at some reasons to visit this iconic park. 1. Ghost Town Alive This is the oldest part of the park, yet the newest to have something unique to offer out of any theme park. Ghost Town Alive is where…
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New Kingdom Hearts 3 Trailer Reveals Story and Fighting System
Square Enix and Disney have released a trailer for Kingdom Hearts 3. Kingdom Hearts Series Kingdom Hearts is an RPG game series that has Disney teamed with Japan based Square Enix. Sora, the main hero, keeps darkness from invading several Disney worlds. These Disney worlds are taken from famous movies and even cartoon shorts. Mickey…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 6/5 – 6/9/17 Featuring Deadpool Kills Marvel Universe
Deadpool Kills The Marvel Universe Again – and No One Is Safe! Your first look at the new series by Cullen Bunn and Dalibor Talajic New York, NY—June 6, 2017—If you’re Deadpool and you kill the entire Marvel Universe, why not eat some chimichangas…and then kill all over again? Proving there’s nothing like revenge,…
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New FastPass Scanners Unveiled at Disneyland
@BeciMahnken on Twitter found some new posts without covers on them at Big Thunder Mountain at Disneyland. Look what was just unveiled at Big Thunder Railroad @disneylandtoday. pic.twitter.com/awTTD5javr — Beci Mahnken (@BeciMahnken) June 10, 2017 In 2015, Disneyland began testing new “self-serve” FastPass entrances at Space Mountain. Guests were given a barcode card to gain…
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Adventureland Changes at Disneyland For More Walkways
Adventureland will be undergoing some changes by the end of June, according to OC Register. The changes will affect Bengal Barbecue, Tropical Imports, South Seas Traders and Indiana Jones Outpost. The reason for the changes are to relieve the walkways of the congested lands. Bengal Barbecue The small skewer eatery will get a much needed…
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Big Thunder Trail Reopens at Disneyland
It’s not a ride, not a land, but Big Thunder Trail has reopened at Disneyland today. This walkway between Frontierland and Fantasyland has been closed for construction on Star Wars Land. It had been a fairly open path from Frontierland to Fantasyland because of Big Thunder Ranch. Since the Ranch has closed, work has been…
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Top 5 Disney California Adventure Attractions – Murray’s Picks
Disney California Adventure is a park that is relatively young compared to others in the Disney family. In its 15 plus years there have been quite a few attractions that have come and gone. But, there are quite a few that have been around for a while and seem to be sticking around for the…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 5/29 – 6/2/17 Featuring Venomverse
Marvel Comics Spins a Dark Web Across Dimensions this September with VENOMVERSE! Venom, the Lethal Protector, defends the multiverse in an all-new series this fall New York, NY—May 31, 2017—The tendrils of the symbiote are about to ensnare the entire multiverse to combat an all-new foe that has Venom terrified for his very existence.…
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Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! – DAPsCast Episode 63
Mr. Daps, Murray, and Mikey talk about the newest attraction at Disney California Adventure – Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! and the Summer of Heroes there including Avengers Training Initiative, Awesome Dance Off, and the food.
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Summer of Heroes, Ghost Town Alive, & Space Mountain – Disneyland & Knott’s Update
Memorial Day Weekend was packed full of things to do at the Disneyland Resort and Knott’s Berry Farm. Space Mountain Anniversary On Saturday, Disneyland celebrated the 40th anniversary of Space Mountain with a special card handed out at the attraction. In Star Traders and Disneyana special “I Was There” shirts were for sale. Blue shirts…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 5/22 – 5/26/17 Featuring Runaways
Marvel Comics has released a few teasers for a possible revival of the Runaways series. It’s not known exactly how the series will shape up, but it looks to have a few of the original characters. The Galaxy Has Spoken: All-New Guardians Of The Galaxy Has Critics Buzzing! Plus, Your First Look at the New Issue!…
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Looking Back at the Guardians of the Galaxy Grand Opening Gala
Guardians of the Galaxy Grand Opening Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! has had a small presence for some months because of the building. But, it is a big occasion to have the first of Marvel attractions at an American Disney Resort. So, it came as no surprise that the Disneyland Resort would celebrate…
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Disney Junior Dance Party is an Energetic Time for Kids
Disney California Adventure has premiered its new kid friendly show: Disney Junior Dance Party. The lively show is full of characters and, of course, dancing. The Show The show starts with a live host coming through the audience. As this DJ greets guests a tablet enables a lucky kid guest a chance to start the show…
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Avengers Training Initiative Debuts at Disney California Adventure!
The Avengers have taken residence on the Hollywood Land backlot stage. In a show featuring Black Widow and Hawkeye from Marvel fame, kids get to participate with the heroes. The Show Two trainers from S.H.I.E.L.D. start the show off and explain how they are getting to train new recruits. The new recruits are kid guests…
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Knott’s Soak City – A Great Summer Value With New Slides
Knott’s Soak City has reopened for the summer city, and with 7 new slides! May 20 was the grand opening, and season opening, for The Wedge and Shore Break. Jon Storbeck, Buena Park Mayor Beth Swift, and Snoopy cut the ribbon to inaugurate the new slides. Wedge The Wedge is an open air raft…