Author: Murray the Bellhop
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Marvel Comics News September 14 – 20 2015
There is a lot of previews for upcoming series, and I am excited about all of them! Chewbacca is set to premier soon, and looks to be a great solo outing for the beloved Star Wars character. A few Avengers announcements and previews are here, which show off who’s on which team. Extraordinary X-Men has…
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Marvel Comics News September 7 – September 12 2015
There is a lot of Marvel news this week! And, some pretty exciting items coming to comic shops. The firs that I’m excited about is a special one shot with C-3PO of Star Wars. The answer that is on a lot of fans’ minds is how did he get a red arm in Force Awakens?…
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Marvel Comics News August 31 to September 4 2015
This week in Marvel Comics news has a few surprises. The first is the announcement of a couple of new series once Secret Wars is done with. Another is the visit back to the 90’s with some variant covers. But, the big surprise is the identity of the new Hulk being revealed. Amadeus Cho is…
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Figment 2 – Worth Reading This Time?
It’s Wednesday! That means new comic book day! Today is especially grand because the first issue of Figment 2 has been released! The first limited series of Figment was a hot item for comics readers and Disney fans alike. Disney Kingdoms released these as a collaboration between Marvel and Disney Imagineers. The result was a…
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Marvel’s Secret Wars Gets Extended!
Marvel this week has announced this epic series is getting an extension! Originally it was supposed to be for 8 issues, but this rebooting saga is going to have one more issue. As it says below, it won’t affect the premier of new series bound for November. But, the tale of how those are coming…
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Knott’s Spooky Farm Provides Non-Scare Celebration For Kids
THIS FALL, KNOTT’S BERRY FARM WILL DEBUT AN ALL-NEW, EXPANDED DAYTIME FAMILY FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN EVENT Knott’s Spooky Farm, Open Weekends in Oct., Will Feature All-New Spooktastic Attractions Park Wide Buena Park, Calif. (August 2015) The inaugural Knott’s Spooky Farm event, a park wide daytime, non-scare celebration for kids geared for kids ages 3-11, takes…
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What To Expect With Knott’s Scary Farm 2015 – UPDATED WITH VIDEO
Summer is almost at end, and at an end for some already dealing with school. Though this season has ended it means one thing: Halloween is almost here. And with Halloween comes Knott’s Scary Farm, one of the biggest haunts in the country! This year they are adding to the fun and mayhem with their…
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Marvel Comics News August 16 – August 22 2015
Marvel Comics has slowed down a little with news, probably to keep Secret Wars and the revamped Marvel universe under wraps until all is said and done. The news this week, though, brings cosplay variant covers to the forefront, and a look at the upcoming Inhumans series. Also in Marvel news is Max Ride and…
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Star Wars: A New Dawn Review
Star Wars: Rebels has become a huge hit for Star Wars fans. Though it takes place between two known events in Star Wars history, it’s getting to be just as popular as the upcoming Force Awakens timeline. Along with the tv series there is a comic series and a novel that has been released. Star…
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D23 Expo and The Last College Band – DAPsCast – Episode 23
For the 23rd DAPsCast episode we are telling a little about the D23 Expo experience and Mr. Daps, Murray, Annie, and Mikey Really Likey’s thoughts particularly on Star Wars Land. We tell a little bit about the upcoming live action movies that were announced at the presentation at the Expo. Finally we play a couple…
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Views of D23 Expo 2015 – Disney Parks, Show Floor
D23 Expo doesn’t just have news. There is a lot to see and do throughout this gathering of Disney fans. The show floor has entertainment and exhibits. Two that stick out the most is the Disney Parks exhibit, which showcased Shanghai Disneyland, and the Walt Disney Archives exhibit. For your enjoyment is a photo tour…
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CHOC’s Taste of Downtown Disney 2015 Recap
The 8th annual Taste of Downtown Disney was a fun filled and entertaining evening that provided support to a great hospital. The Children’s Hospital of Orange County, or CHOC as it’s known, hosted this event around many of the restaurants within the shopping and dining complex of the Disneyland Resort. The night starts by pulling…
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Disney Interactive Presentation Recap D23 Expo 2015
On the last day of the D23 Expo, Disney Interactive took the stage to present new games and mobile apps to come. The Interactive group has gone through a lot of hard times before getting some standing in Disney Infinity. Star Wars has been a huge boost, and games from this franchise was certainly anticipated…
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D23 Expo Panel Highlights – 60 Years of Jungle Cruise, Once Upon A Time, Disney Broadway Originals
D23 Expo has a large amount of panels and presentations, and it is impossible for one person to catch them all. Each are fun and unique and sometimes brings trivia, news, and great guests for all. Here are some highlights from a selection of panels. Safari So Good: 60 Years of Jungle Cruise Jungle Cruise…
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Marvel Comics News August 9 – August 15 2015
It’s Marvel Comics news time! The DAPs team is currently at the D23 Expo, so stay tuned to the site, Twitter, and Instagram for news including Marvel stuff. In the meantime, here’s the weekly news for Marvel Comics! I’m curious about Secret Wars Too, a follow up to this game changing series of the Marvel…
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MOANA Rocks D23 Expo 2015
“MOANA” ROCKS D23 EXPO 2015 – Dwayne Johnson (“San Andreas,” “Furious 7,” HBO’s “Ballers”), who lends his voice to the mighty demi-god Maui in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana,” hit the stage at D23 EXPO 2015 this afternoon. Renowned directors John Musker and Ron Clements (“The Little Mermaid,” “The Princess and the Frog,” “Aladdin”), and producer…
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Magic of Muppets Panel – D23 Expo
The Muppets took the stage in one of the first 2015 D23 Expo panels. The presentation opened with the sizzle reel from the upcoming show. Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Matt Vogel, and Bill Barretta were on stage to answer questions and talk about the new show. They pointed out how much being a…
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Catch the DAPs Crew at D23 Expo (Free Buttons)
It is time for the D23 Expo, and members of the DAPs Magic team will be at the Expo! We’ll be posting on Twitter and Instagram to cover the event, but also follow along as we’ll have some things to give away, such as these nifty buttons. To follow along, use Twitter or Instagram: Twiter…
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Knott’s Exciting Summer Shows
Knott’s Berry Farm has an exciting lineup for the summer season since the Voyage to the Iron Reef opening. Blockbuster Beagle has been entertaining guests with a Hollywood tale of Snoopy and the gang on ice. Over at the Calico Square stage is Vertical Impact, a very unique acrobatic stunt show. Krazy Kirk and the…
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Marvel Comics News August 2 – August 8 2015
I am excited to bring a couple of Marvel news that I have been waiting to hear about! The first is a sequel to the highly successful Figment comic. Continuing the adventures of Dreamfinder and Figment, this will certainly be another hit! Next is a small comic series of Journey to Star Wars: The Force…
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A Trip To Tokyo DisneySea
Tokyo DisneySea is a new type of Disneyland. It has the fundamentals of Disneyland parks, but presented in a new, unique way. When I visited a couple of years ago, it blew me away at how this park captured the imagination and felt like I had been visited several times. It is highly detailed, photogenic,…
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A Trip To Tokyo Disneyland
For an American, the overseas Disney parks seem fairly inaccessible. Rarely does one have an opportunity to venture to another country across the ocean, let alone one that has a Disney theme park. In 2012 I had a chance to go to Japan and to the Disney resort there. I’m grateful to have gone, and…
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How To Survive D23 Expo
D23 Expo is almost upon us, and we have a way to navigate this huge event! Be sure to follow along here and on Twitter @DAPs_Magic as well as Instagram @dapsmagic. We’ll have some free “swag” at the Expo and a couple of giveaways. Getting There If you’ve prepared to any extent for the Expo,…
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Marvel Comics News July 27 – August 1 2015
Marvel has some big announcements this week as they move from Secret Wars. A couple of surprises have popped up. One of which is Black Knight, an old favorite of the Avengers. The series looks to be a good expansion on the character and more establishment in the Marvel Universe. The other is the announcement…