Author: Murray the Bellhop
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New Civil War Trailer Reveals Spider-Man and Crossbones
Marvel has released a great new trailer to the upcoming Captain America: Civil War film. Where we’ve seen quite a bit of footage, and more and more of Black Panther, this trailer revealed two looks at characters that will be featured in the movie. First, the trailer gives away a lot of the plot, but…
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Grand Circle Tour – Sundays With DAPs
This week on Sundays With DAPs we missed having the Disneyland Railroad so we decided to take a grand circle tour of our own at the exhibits that celebrate this long running attraction. We head to the Main Street Station and New Orleans Square station for some of the train fun there. Over in the…
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A Zootopian Adventure – Geeks Corner – Episode 523
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, it’s all Disney as the crew talks about their thoughts on Zootopia and even details from seeing the premier at El Capitan. Over in the parks, there are some changes to super heroes, a new Starbucks (because you can’t have enough coffee), and Frozen’s opening date. The Geeks Corner gang…
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Baymax, Joy, and Sadness to Greet Guests at Epcot
Epcot has had its Character Spot for a few years now where the “Fab 5” have usually greeted guests in front of colorful, fun backdrops. Disney Parks Blog has reported that next month, some upgrades to the Character Spot will also introduce some new pals to get photos with. For Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto, a…
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Once Upon A Time S5E12 – Souls of the Departed Review
It’s time for the second half of Once Upon A Time Season 5. When we last left the main crew, Hook had been killed in order for the Dark Ones to end. But, Rumple secretly got all the power for himself and Hook died in vain. Emma rallies the troops to head to the underworld…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 2/29 – 3/4/16
Marvel has a few interesting announcements this last week. First is Loki running for president. Second is more previews of the upcoming Poe Dameron series. Then there’s some Free Comic Book Day previews, Civil War teasers, a new Daredevil/Punisher Infinite Comic, and X-Men ’92 is back. Check it all out below! MARVEL COMICS WANTS YOU…
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Rivers of Light Gets A Premiere Date
Announced today on the Disney Parks Blog is the Rivers of Light premiere date. April 22, 2016 – Earth Day – will be the official premiere date for the nighttime spectacular. Set on the Discovery River in Animal Kingdom, this night show will feature water screens, projections, and other light elements to show off an…
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Big Hero 6 To Become Television Series in 2017
Coming to Disney XD will be a continuation of the hit movie Big Hero 6. Following the adventures of Hiro and Baymax, the series will be set after the events in the movie. Mark McCorkle and Bob Schooley, who created Kim Possible, will team again to produce the series, along with Nick Filippi. The series will follow…
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Disney Springs Keeps Growing – 30 New Locations Announced
Disney Springs is still undergoing its change from being Downtown Disney, and the Disney Parks Blog recently announced more dining and retail headed to the Walt Disney World shopping center. Several locations have already taken up residence, like Morimoto Asia and BOATHOUSE. Slated to open around May 15 are: Anthropologie kate spade new york LACOSTE…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 2/22 – 2/26/16
There’s a few announcements worth noting this week from Marvel. The first is the Timely Comics imprint that will bring more affordable first issues of the new Marvel. Next is previews of Hyperion – a strange hero indeed, and the long awaited C3PO Special. Finally, there’s a couple awards given to a couple of Marvel…
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Exciting Details On Ghost Town 75th Anniversary at Knott’s
For 75 years, a California gem and landmark has been Knott’s Berry Farm’s Ghost Town. This year the theme park will be celebrating its anniversary in grand style. Knott’s will be restoring much of the classic elements, buildings, and attractions of this first theme park of California. Ghost Town Alive will be a way to…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 2/15 – 2/19/16
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Knott’s Berry Farm’s New App Packs Lots Of Features
Knott’s Berry Farm updated its iOS app this last week, and now has some great features to the already great app. First, the interface has an updated look that fits better with the sleeker iOS 9. There is an expanded menu that contains links to tons of info about the park that make visits that…
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AP Days, Agent Carter, Galavant, and Frozen – DAPsCast – Episode 28
In this episode the DAPsCast team talks about Frozen…which is probably nothing new with them. In addition are thoughts on Agent Carter and Galavant’s second seasons, Disneyland’s AP Days, the Civil War Super Bowl spot, and Star Wars Rebels
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Marvel Comics News Digest 2/8 – 2/12/16
This week, one of the big, exciting previews (at least for me) is Haunted Mansion! Continuing in the Disney/Marvel partnership this looks to be a very fun book. In the main Marvel universe, quite a few previews are abound including Mockinbird, Guardians of the Galaxy’s new storyline, some deadly tales of Spider-Man, Dr. Strange, and,…
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Disney California Adventure at 15 Years
Today marked an anniversary for a staple at the Disneyland Resort: Disney California Adventure. This second gate has seen many changes in its 15 year life thus far. And it has grown into a great park for guests of all ages. 15 years ago, guests lined up to be the first into the park on…
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Disney California Adventure – 15th Anniversary – Part 5: The Original
Next week will be the anniversary of Disney California Adventure’s opening. But before it was Disney California Adventure, it was Disney’s California Adventure. Ok, yeah, not much of a difference with the name, but there were certainly differences within the park. It wasn’t that long ago that the entrance, Paradise Pier, Hollywoodland, even Condor Flats…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 1/25-1/29/16
Marvel has some exciting things coming down the pipe! Rebel Jail will be an interesting story arc for the Star Wars comics. Venom: Space Knight will have a storyline highlighting disabled veterans. I applaud Marvel for attempting to tell such a storyline. A preview of the game changing Avengers: Standoff story is here, as well…
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ESPN Sports Complex To Be Expanded
According to the Orlando Sentinel, the ESPN Sports Complex at Walt Disney World is set to have a new venue. 10 acres will be developed including parking. What the plans entail is yet to be disclosed. The Sports Complex has been a home to several activities and events. RunDisney usually has half marathon weekends centered…
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Record Number of Days For Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival
One of the most beautiful times of the year to visit Walt Disney World is during Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival. This year there will be plenty of time to go as the event will go from March 2 to May 30, a whopping 90 days! The Flower and Garden Festival is an annual tradition…
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Disney California Adventure – 15th Anniversary – Part 4: Eureka! Lights!
Pixar Play Parade has become somewhat a staple for Disney California Adventure. This parade performs in the early evening commonly and travels from Hollywoodland to Paradise Pier. It may seem like the only parade that has ever appeared in the park, but it was not the first (nor likely the last). Disney’s Eureka! A California…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 1/18 – 1/22/16
Marvel had a few big announcements this week to look forward to. The first was actually announced on a Captain America 75 years special on ABC. It was that Steve Rogers would be back as Captain America, and with full stamina again. In recent comics, Steve Rogers lost the super solider serum and reverted to…
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First Look: Zootopia Sneak Peek at California Adventure
Disney California Adventure’s Bug’s Life Theater is housing a sneak peek of Zootopia – the new Disney animated feature that will premier in March. The theater was decked out in the usual preview way. Banners are adorning the light poles. A sign with sculpted Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are on the sign beckoning guests…
