Author: Murray the Bellhop
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story to be Released on Home Media in March
Exciting news for Star Wars fans is the home release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. This exciting film will be available on digital media on March 24, then on Blu-Ray on April 4. There will be a large amount of extras, and even some that will take audiences into Easter Eggs that were…
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RunDisney Resolutions – It’s All About the Music
At the beginning of the year I brought up how to start off with a runDisney race as part of resolutions for the year. So, you may have picked out a race to sign up for, and now need to train for it. Ugh! Training! It’s hard to start off feeling motivated in running when…
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Menu for Red Rose Taverne at Disneyland Released
Disney Parks Blog has released the menu for the Beauty and the Beast inspired Red Rose Taverne. The eatery is set to open on February 24 and is a re-themed Village Haus in Fantasyland at Disneyland. As promised, the Grey Stuff will be one of the delicacies that is inspired by the movie and featured…
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More AP Days, Construction, and Rainy Day Fun – Sundays With DAPs Disneyland Photo Update
This weekend at Disneyland saw rain and some vacationing crowds. The weather didn’t stop the fun at the Disneyland Resort, and even with a few refurbishments and construction happening around. And, AP Days are still happening for the month, with a different button, new recipe cards, but the same Robin Hood characters and film showing…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 2/13 – 2/17/17 Featuring Secret Empire and Spider-Man
SECRET EMPIRE #0 Kicks Off The Next Great Marvel Epic This April! New York, NY—February 13th, 2017 — What if your greatest ally was secretly your greatest enemy? What if the most trustworthy, stalwart hero history has ever known has been planning in secret a massive betrayal? That time is now. And you won’t be…
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Rivers of Light Review – DAPsCast Episode 52
Murray and Mikey discuss Rivers of Light after Mikey has viewed it on opening night. They go through visuals, music, viewing tips, and how it ranks with other night shows at the Walt Disney World Resort.
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Disney Explorers Lodge to Open at Hong Kong Disneyland in April
Hong Kong Disneyland is set to open their newest resort hotel called Disney Explorers Lodge, according to Disney Parks Blog. The hotel will open April 30 and is themed to exotic adventures. There are four wings dedicated to different characters from Disney and Pixar films. Kevin Garden is themed to the quirky bird from Up…
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Is Walt Disney World Creating A Gondola Transportation System? Plans May Indicate So
Walt Disney World has recently filed plans with the state that have some interesting buildings in them, according to Orlando Sentinel. The buildings are at various locations on the property as part of an overall improvement plan with Reedy Creek Improvement District – the government entity on property. The buildings’ plans call for floors that…
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Walt Disney World’s Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach Resorts To Expand For More Guest Experience
Disney Parks Blog announced today that two hotels will be getting expansions and refurbishments to make for new and better guest experiences. Coronado Springs has already been an accommodating location for conventions and parks guests. There are currently 1,951 rooms and Walt Disney World is looking to add 500 more. The new rooms will be…
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Summer Of Heroes At Disneyland Will Offer Marvel Encounters Like Never Before!
Disney Parks Blog and Disneyland have announced the upcoming Summer of Heroes that will usher in Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! It’s already known this attraction will feature a random way of experiencing the tower as Rocket enlists guests to help free his friends from The Collector. The building is already getting its…
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Learn to Tell Stories Like Pixar Does
Pixar has had over two decades of captivating storytelling. The films they have produced have touched hearts and created characters that have become household friends. It’s been a running joke that their films are about giving feelings to items and creatures that we don’t think normally have emotions. But, their stories have much more to…
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More Beauty and the Beast Experiences at Disneyland
Disney Parks Blog has announced some new experiences to celebrate the upcoming Beauty and the Beast film. Already in place is Fantasy Faire’s telling of the tale as old as time. Mr. Smythe and Mr. Jones sings, dances, and invites Belle to join them in their narration. Right beside Fantasy Faire is Maurice’s treats which…
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AP Days and Beauty and the Beast – Sundays With DAPs Disneyland Update
This weekend at the Disneyland Resort was a bit busy for a random weekend in February. One of the main reasons may have been the start of AP Days which had passholders descend on Starcade in Tomorrowland for a button, photo op and merchandise. A nice topiary can be seen from Main Street commemorating the…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 2/6 – 2/10/17 Featuring America and Star Wars
AMERICA #1 Explodes Into Comic Shops This March – Your First Look! New York, NY—February, 6th 2017 — Everyone’s favorite no-nonsense, hard-hitting heroine – America Chavez – is now starring in her very own series! That’s right, True Believer, it’s dimension-punching, high-octane super hero action as only the fan-favorite character can supply. And Marvel is…
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Watch Disneyland’s Remember…Dreams Come True in VR 360 and Surround Sound
Remember… Dreams Come True is now a classic fireworks show for the Disneyland Resort. When it premiered for the 50th anniversary it showed what Disney was capable of with a fireworks spectacular. It takes guests on a musical journey through the park and past and present attractions. It also surrounds guests with pyrotechnics around those…
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New Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Trailer Shows Team Together Against New Villain
Disney and Marvel released a new trailer for the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 film during the Super Bowl. The trailer shows off the team encountering a Ayesha, the new villain, and brings together others to form a bigger team. Nebula and Yondu who were former rivals of the Guardians look to be…
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New Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Trailer During Super Bowl
Disney has released a brand new trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. The preview was shown as a commercial during the Super Bowl with an extended video released on YouTube. The video shows more scenes from the upcoming movie, and some more speculation. Compared to the first trailer there’s still…
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Marvel Comics News 1/30 – 2/3/17 – Deadpool and Rocket Raccoon
Love Cuts Deeper Than Swords In Your First Look at DEADPOOL #28! Part 1 of “‘Til Death Do Us…” – Available March 1st! New York, NY—February 3rd, 2017 — There’s something amiss with Deadpool’s marital bliss! And a domestic dispute as unpredictable as Deadpool himself could spell grave consequences for the entire world! Today, Marvel…
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Remember… Dreams Come True Returns to Disneyland!
Remember… Dreams Come True is a fireworks spectacular that was created for Disneyland’s 50th anniversary. Though it was for this anniversary, it showed at the park for almost a decade. The show stopped to make way for the 60th anniversary and the Disneyland Forever fireworks. On February 3, 2017, Remember made it’s way back to…
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Watch Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession in VR 360
Disney California Adventure celebrates the Lunar New Year each year, and it showcases the cultures that celebrate this particular holiday time. It’s an event that spills out from Paradise Gardens into the surrounding Paradise Pier area. Mulan and Mushu greet guests throughout the day, but also in a procession with several friends. The entertaining show…
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Celebrating the Lunar New Year – Sundays With DAPs Disneyland Photo Update
This last weekend was the official Lunar New Year time across the world. At Disneyland and Disney California Adventure crowds descended on the parks to celebrate the festive time. So, of course we had to watch the Mulan Processional at Paradise Gardens. The performance includes Mulan and Mushu leading the way of dragon dancers, warrior…
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DisneyQuest in Walt Disney World to Close Summer 2017
Disney Parks Blog announced today that DisneyQuest will close this summer to make way for the NBA Experience. The resort had said it would close at some point to make way for the revamped Disney Springs. It was slated to close earlier. Guests will have until July 3rd in 2017 to enjoy the interactive experience.…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 1/23 – 1/27/17 Featuring Black Panther and Thunderbolts
The last week of January’s Marvel Comics news has two items with Black Panther and looking at the anniversary of Thunderbolts. Also included is the upcoming Elektra series, and a preview of how Daredevil got his identity back. Inhumans Vs. X-Men is heating up with a trailer, while Monsters Unleashed has another preview. Marvel Comics…
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Black Panther, Beauty and the Beast, and Parades – DAPsCast Episode 51
Mr. Daps, Mikey, Annie, and Murray are together on this week’s episode. In it they comment on the recent start of production for Black Panther and overall status of Marvel movies. Also the continuation of live action Beauty and the Beast discussion advances. Since the Main Street Electrical Parade is back at Disneyland they discuss…