Author: Murray the Bellhop
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Ride and Music Mashups – Indiana Jones and Seven Dwarves Mine Train
What if attractions had a different soundtrack? What effect would it have on the ride? Would it be whimsical instead of scary? Would it be scary instead of fun? I decided to pit some ride throughs against a different soundtrack (and one in this post that doesn’t have a soundtrack to start with). What do…
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Netflix and Marvel’s Defenders Reveals More on Release Times
According to several sources, Netflix president Ted Sarandos has said that seasons of Netflix produced Marvel series like Daredevil will be premiering fairly regularly over the next few years. A new season will premier every six months. It was even said that the next series, AKA Jessica Jones, will be out by the end of the…
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Marvel Comics News July 19 – July 25 2015
There is surprisingly not a lot of news concerning Marvel this week. If you look at last week there were a lot of big announcements. Not that this week has a lack of big announcements, but it seems to have slowed down for the moment. First, catch the Marvel Unlimited sale. It’s a great subscription…
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Disneyland 60th, Ant-Man, Genies, Star Wars, & Inside Out – DAPsCast – Episode 22
Mr. DAPs, Annie, Danie, and Murray talk about the July 1th celebration of Disneyland’s 60th anniversary. Then it’s thoughts on Ant-Man, the newly announced live action movies, recent Star Wars news, and Inside Out. Listen below or download via iTunes and subscribe here.
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Marvel’s Version Of….
Marvel Studios have swept the box office with each of their films. It’s been astounding how popular they are and even, at times, how great. I’ve thought about it, and I wonder if it’s because they remind us of other types of films we all love. I submit to you what I think is a…
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Guide to Ant Man
Ant Man has been a hit with audiences, especially for being an odd bookend to Marvel movies phase 2. We have learned a lot about the character and his place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But, what is his place in Marvel Comics? Here’s some references to the comics, and even differences. Hank Vs. Scott…
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360 Degree Videos of Disney Favorites
At DAPs Magic we geek out easily over a couple of things: technology and Disney. YouTube has recently allowed for a unique experience which is having 360 degree video to interact with through the YouTube app and Chrome browsers. Disney has unique experiences that immerse guests in environments and stories. If you’re like some of…
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Event Recap: D23 Celebrates Disneyland, USA
For Disneyland’s 60th anniversary, D23 played host to a special presentation to commemorate Disneyland’s 60th anniversary. Taking place on the day it first opened to the public, the presentation was held in the Main Street Opera House, home of Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, which was also celebrating its 50th year at the park. The…
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The July 17 Celebration of Disneyland’s 60th
One of the most anticipated events has come and gone yesterday. Disneyland’s 60th anniversary brought a huge celebration not just to the park but the whole resort! Guests began lining up in the Toy Story Parking Lot bus loading early in the morning. At about 5:30 am, the lines were escorted into the esplanade to…
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Marvel Comics News July 12 – July 18 2015
There’s quite a bit from Marvel this week following San Diego Comic Con. The Star Wars announcements are here, including Chewbacca, which we did announce before. Vader Down is the first Star Wars comic crossover and looks to be a pretty epic one, showing all that Vader is capable of. Ant-Man and Ms. Marvel have…
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Disneyland 60th Countdown – The 50th Anniversary
We’re counting down to the official Disneyland 60th day, July 17, 2015. And we continue the countdown with a look at possibly the biggest anniversary so far: the 50th. The 60th is fun, and full of festive entertainment, but the 50th may be the grandaddy of them all. The anniversary started months before July as…
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Shanghai Disneyland Details On Rides and Lands
If you haven’t already, check out the post we have about the announcement with an overview of the resort: Shanghai Disney Unveiled But, now there are more firm details about each land and the attractions. Straight from Shanghai Disney, here are descriptions of each land and the attractions in them… Mickey Avenue Mickey Avenue is…
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Disneyland 60th Countdown – 55 Years Old
As you can tell from the countdown, we aren’t going in chronological order for leading up to the 60th. These are some of the more personal ones for me to lead up to the 60th. Today is covering a special one for me, but we’ll get to why in a bit. It was 5 years…
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UPDATED! Shanghai Disneyland Details Unveiled
THERE’S AN UPDATE BELOW THIS GENERAL OVERVIEW! AND WE HAVE SPECIFIC DETAILS ON RIDES AND LANDS . Disney CEO Bob Iger has just unveiled what to expect at Shanghai Disneyland in a special presentation in China. Since breaking ground in 2011 there has not been a lot known about this new theme park, save for…
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Disneyland 60th Countdown – The Surprise at the 56th
The countdown to the official 60th is still going, and today we look at surprises that can happen during the anniversaries of Disneyland. It was the day where the park turned 56. Not a very momentous occasion in the scheme of epic anniversaries, but Disneyland always marks its birthday with a celebration. This time they…
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Ride and Music Mashups – Haunted Mansion and Big Thunder
I’m a huge fan of Disney park music. Listening to soundtracks takes me to the respective rides that I enjoy. I can place exactly where I’m at when I’m listening to certain musical cues. It always makes a ride better than without it. But, what if attractions had a different soundtrack? What effect would it…
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Disneyland 60th Countdown – The One Before the 60th
As we continue the Disneyland 60th countdown for getting to July 17, 2015, we look at last year’s anniversary day. This momentous 59th occasion seemed like it would maybe be the same as other years, but something was presented that would set up for this year. We all knew it was going to be the…
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Disneyland 60th Countdown – 58th and History of the Park
The second of countdowns to the official 60th anniversary, and today we bring what happened just a couple of years ago. Disneyland’s 58th year was marked with something called Limited Time Magic. Throughout the year were small events that beckoned visitors to the park. Among the Limited Time Magic were things like a Golden Horseshoe…
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San Diego Comic Con News 2015 – TV Shows
Comic Con continues on and there are some great announcements coming from ABC for what’s in store this Fall season. The Muppets have already been teased, but more details have emerged regarding the series. The idea to spring forth with this show is seeing the Muppets in their everyday life. We’ve seen them as celebrities,…
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Disneyland 60th Countdown – 44th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt
Kicking off a countdown to bring us to Disneyland’s official 60th anniversary, we present the 44th anniversary! Yes! That epic 44th annivers…..wait, 44th? Disneyland is known for celebrating its actual anniversary day with a little something each year. I love pointing this one out not just because of its obscurity, but also for the great…
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Star Wars News From Comic Con 2015
Keep checking this post for updated info coming out of the San Diego Comic Con! UPDATE Star Wars: Force Awakens Panel This part is going to feel stream of consciousness as I cover a live panel as info comes. Some new information spinning out of SDCC are all about characters. A glimpse of Bobbajo was…
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Bret Iwan – DAPsCast Episode 21
An interview from the past with Mr. Daps and DC who are joined by Bret Iwan, voice of Mickey Mouse.
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Marvel, SDCC, and Other Comics News July 6 – July 8, 2015
It’s a special edition of comics news for you, just in time for the San Diego Comic Con. In addition to what Marvel has in store for there, below are two reviews of recent comics that are quite a paradigm shift in comics as we know them. Marvel Unveils Action-Packed Line-Up Of Exclusive Collectibles At…
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Anaheim Votes On Disneyland’s $1 Billion Investment
The Anaheim City Council held a meeting to hear on sides and vote on Disney investing $1 billion into the Disneyland Resort. Where this is a big vote it means that an expiring ban on having a “gate tax” on Disneyland tickets would be extended another 30 years. The start of this agreement was in 1996…