Author: Murray the Bellhop
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Star Wars Constructionland – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2016 – #2
We’re nearing the top Disney story of 2016, and at the second spot is construction for Star Wars Land. Though a long way out before the opening of the themed land, construction started at the beginning of the year…by tearing down of areas of both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In Walt Disney World, the…
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Take a Glimpse of Pandora – The World of Avatar
A featurette that premiered with the Disney Parks Christmas parade special on Christmas Day showed a behind the scenes look at Pandora – the World of Avatar. James Cameron and Joe Rohde spoke about what it was like to create the land in Animal Kingdom. Disney Parks Blog has put the video on YouTube and offered…
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Guardians Breakout of Tower – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2016 – #3
The third of the top 5 stories of 2016 in terms of Disney news had a surprising impact on the Disney community. And not all in a happy way. At the San Diego Comic Con Marvel and Disney announced that Guardians of the Galaxy would take over the theme of the Tower of Terror attraction…
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Disney CEO and ESPN Unknown – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2016 – #5
It’s time for the top Disney stories countdown for 2016! What were the big stories out of the Mouse House in 2016? We’re counting down what seemed to get the most buzz not just when they appeared in headlines but throughout the year after. We start off with a story that happened not long into…
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World of Color: Season of Light – DAPsCast Episode 46
As a Christmas treat we present the full soundtrack of World of Color: Season of Light for your enjoyment!
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Charlie Ridgway – Disney Legend – Passed Away At 93
Charlie Ridgway was a Disneyland and Walt Disney World publicist in their early times. He helped cover the opening of Disneyland, and eventually the opening of Magic Kingdom and Epcot at Walt Disney World. Many of his ideas for publicity were amazingly creative, like having baby ducklings see Donald Duck upon hatching and follow him…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 12/19 – 12/23/16 Featuring Comics Sale and Deadpool
Merry Christmas everyone! This week there were just a couple of news items from Marvel Comics. But, one of them is a sale! Check it all out! MARVEL COMICS’ HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS SALE STARTS NOW! Over 350 Collections On Sale, Including Events, Best Sellers, and 2016’s Greatest Marvel Stories! New York, NY—December 21, 2016— Get…
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Festival Of Holidays – Disneyland Update – Sundays With DAPs
Another Sundays With DAPs brings a view of the holidays in the parks. We went around the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure to grab some bites to eat and enjoy sights and sounds of the event. Over in Disneyland, since it was the weekend of Rogue One’s debut, we took in Jedi Training:…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 12/12 – 12/16/16 Featuring Venom Variants and Captain Marvel
Marvel Comics News for the week of December 12 featuring Venom variant covers, Captain Marvel’s new series and the escalating Inhmans vs. X-Men conflict. VENOM MADNESS Hits Marvel This March! Featuring a Shocking Return & New Variant Covers New York, NY—December 16th, 2016 — The month of March. Spring is in the air. Flowers are…
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Rogue One Review, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Gift Guide – DAPsCast Episode 45
Murray, Mikey, Annie, and Danie talk about Rogue One right after Mikey saw it on the East Coast. Then the group discusses the new Spider-Man: Homecoming trailer and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Finally, they talk about geeky Christmas gifts of the past and where to grab some gifts for Disney fans.
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Rogue One – A Star Wars Story – Spoiler Free Review
The highly anticipated Rogue One has arrived in theaters. This brand new type of Star Wars film is going to test how fans and the rest of movie goers feel about Star Wars overall. So, how did the film stack up? Story The plot is based on some small bits of text in Episode 4,…
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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Spinoff Has Marvel Editor In Director’s Seat
On ABC apps and on ABC.com a Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. spinoff web series has premiered. Slingshot features a six episode story of the Inhuman, Yo-Yo that takes place between season 3 and 4. Episodes run from about 3 to 6 minutes. All the episodes are available online now. Besides the show itself being interesting,…
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Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Expanded For 2017
Throughout year at Disney California Adventure the park celebrates the diverse heritage of the state by including celebrations of various cultures. Lunar New Year is one of those celebrations that makes for a big celebration. Located around Paradise Garden is a variety of activities and character greetings. Mickey, Minnie, Mulan, and Mushu are available for photo opportunities.…
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Rogue One Launch Bay – Sundays With DAPs Disneyland Update
With Rogue One premiering this week, Star Wars Launch Bay has installed some props and costumes from the upcoming film. We went inside for a look at the display before heading out to the rest of the parks. Jingle Cruise has been up and going for a great holiday ride. Skippers are having great fun…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 12/5 – 12/9/16 Featuring RL Stine and A Gift Guide
Marvel Comics Welcomes R.L. Stine to Helm New MAN-THING Series! Acclaimed Author Teams With Marvel for New Comic Series New York, NY—December 9th, 2016 — Marvel is thrilled to announce that legendary author R.L. Stine is coming to the publisher this March! As revealed today via The New York Times, the world renowned scribe of…
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First Trailer For Spider-Man: Homecoming Released
Marvel and Sony has released the first official trailer for Spider-Man: Homecoming which will star Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, and Robert Downey Jr. among many others. The trailer indicates the film will show the balance between Peter Parker’s school life and struggle as a super hero, especially wanting to be on the same level as…
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Candlelight Processional and Christmas Decorations – Sundays With DAPs Update
This last weekend was the annual Candlelight Ceremony and Processional. The tradition takes place on Main Street in Disneyland every December and features a celebrity narrator. This year was Ginnifer Goodwin from Once Upon A Time and Zootopia fame. Candlelight also features a live orchestra and several member choir. After Candlelight it was nice to…
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Main Street Electrical Parade Return To Disneyland Date Announced
Disney Parks Blog has released information on the upcoming encore run of Main Street Electrical Parade at Disneyland. The night parade will return to the public on January 20 and run until June 18. Throughout the time it will be a celebration of the 45th anniversary of the popular entertainment. Special merchandise and food will…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 11/28 – 12/2/16 Featuring X-Men
In this rather big news digest of Marvel Comics there’s some looks at upcoming new X-Men books. Civil War 2 is coming to an end. The US Avengers are getting ready to premier. Deadpool the Duck, Rocket Raccoon and Monsters Unleashed round out the rest of the upcoming series news. Marvel Unlimited has some comics…
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Holidays In The Parks – DAPsCast Episode 43
Mikey, Murray and Mr. Daps talk about their favorite holiday things in Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney California Adventure, and Disneyland
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Marvel To Live Stream About Fate of Iron Man and Marvel Comics
MARVEL & ABC NEWS PRESENT “MARVEL’S CIVIL WAR II LIVESTREAM” Today, Thursday, December 1st at 3PM ET, tune in here and join Marvel’s Director of Content Development, Sana Amanat, and writer Margaret Stohl (Mighty Captain Marvel, Black Widow: Red Vengeance, Black Widow: Forever Red) as they join host Walter Hickey, and Fusion.com Entertainment Editor, Isha…
