Author: Murray the Bellhop
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Watcher Wednesday: Is Space Mountain and Figment Worth Reading?
One thing that Disney theme park fans have desired is the story behind attractions. In the same vein are stories that take place in the world the attractions are of. Recently, Disney has released two comic lines that do just that: Space Mountain and Figment. Space Mountain Space Mountain is a high speed, roller coaster…
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10 Years of Daps Magic – Murray’s Thoughts
Today marks 10 years of Daps Magic. Time flies when you’re having fun. Although I’ve not been part of the site for all 10 years, it’s already been a great journey. It was almost 4 years ago that I met Mr. Daps through mutual friends at Disneyland. He told me about this site, and I…
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2013 Disney Stories Countdown #1: Disney Infinity
It all comes down to this! The top Disney story of 2013! Here it is! Disney Infinity! What? Why Disney Infinity? I know it could seem like the odd choice of all Disney stories, but this is the little game that could. A lot was riding on this game’s success. Disney Interactive went into a…
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2013 Disney Stories Countdown #2: D23 Expo
It’s come down to the last two stories of the year. And, it’s a hard decision to make for me, but I think I’ve come to which gets what place. Number two for the year is the D23 Expo. It was a grand festivity this year. Almost all the days became sold out. And the…
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2013 Disney Stories Countdown #3: Limited Time Magic
Continuing the top 2013 Disney stories countdown, here is the third top. Limited Time Magic was the promotion for the US Disney Parks and featured anything from shows to giveaways, and even some character greetings. Perhaps controversial because of what was offered when, it was fun to go to many of the events. These were…
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2013 Disney Stories Countdown #4: Disney Parks Openings
It’s the final days of 2013! The top Disney stories of 2013 continues to countdown. Now for #4, and it’s all about new stuff at the parks. This year saw the openings of Fantasy Faire and Mickey and the Magical Map in Disneyland’s Fantasyland. Over at Walt Disney World the big story was MyMagic+, but…
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2013 Disney Stories Countdown – #5: Saving Mr. Banks and Frozen
It’s almost 2014! To commemorate the turning of the calendar here are some of the top stories (in my opinion) of this past year. Today starts it off with the movie releases of Frozen and Saving Mr. Banks. The reason for these being in the top, and specifically out of all movie releases from Disney,…
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Discover Buena Vista Street Tour
This week I had the privilege and opportunity to attend the Discover Buena Vista Street with an Imagineer Tour. Here’s a recap. I greatly enjoyed this opportunity to hear and see more about one of my favorite areas of all the Disney theme parks. And, a big thanks to Jay, the Imagineer, who took us…
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Marvel NOW! Breaks Ground With Promotions
ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW BREAKS GROUND WITH ASTOUNDING RETAILER PROMOTIONS! “It’s important that our retailers and fans know that this a brand-new project worth getting excited about. All-New Marvel Now! is independent of our original—and highly successful–Marvel Now! initiative that ended several months ago. This isn’t some extension or continuation. All-New Marvel Now! is a…
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Free Wolverine Digital Comic!
Free Wolverine Infinite Comic Available This December! New York, NY—December 2nd, 2013—Journey to Japan with Marvel’s most dangerous mutant in the groundbreaking Wolverine: Japan’s Most Wanted Infinite Comicavailable FREE during the month of December! Starting with comic on-sale December 6th, Wolverine: Japan’s Most Wanted #1 will be available for FREE with the redemption of any Marvel…
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New Marvel NOW! Point One!
It All Starts Here – Your First Look at ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW! POINT ONE! New York. NY—November 27th, 2013— The most popular characters. The most acclaimed creators. The most ambitious stories. This is the recharged All-New Marvel NOW! And it’s starting right NOW! Marvel is pleased to present your very first look at All-New…
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New Daredevil Comic Series!
Superstar Storytellers MARK WAID & CHRIS SAMNEE Re-Team for DAREDEVIL #1! The Critically Acclaimed Creative Team Returns! New York, NY – November 26th, 2013 – You just can’t keep the Man Without Fear down! Matt Murdock makes his All-New Marvel NOW! debut with an exciting new monthly series starting with Daredevil #1 this March! Beloved by…
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Disney Kingdoms: Seekers of the Weird First Look
Seek Your Destiny…in the Museum of the Weird! Marvel is pleased to present your very first look at Disney Kingdoms: Seekers of the Weird #1, from the critically acclaimed creative team of Brandon Seifert and Karl Moline! Inspired by Disney’s legendary but never constructed Museum of the Weird addition to the Haunted Mansion – and created…
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Happy 85th Birthday, Mickey Mouse!
Today marks a very special occasion. It’s my birthday. Okay, so that’s not such a special occasion to post an article about. The even more special thing is that it’s Mickey Mouse’s birthday. How is it his birthday? Well, 85 years ago the first sound cartoon premiered on November 18. This cartoon starred a certain…
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Free Comic Day: Guardians of the Galaxy!
Which Marvel Superstar Blasts Off with the Guardians of the Galaxy? Find Out on FCBD 2014! Plus a Special Preview of 2014’s Top Secret Spider-Man Event! The biggest super heroes in comics today are coming to a comic shop near you for Free Comic Book Day 2014! But first, Marvel is pleased to present your first look…
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LEGO Marvel: Maximum Overload!
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload” Animated Shorts Series Smashes onto Disney.com and Marvel.com! Los Angeles, CA – November 6, 2013 – It’s the Mighty Marvel team up you demanded – introducing “LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload”, an all-new animated shorts series launching exclusively online! Now’s your chance to experience Marvel’s popular Super Heroes including Iron Man,…
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Marvel’s 50 Greatest X-Men of All Time!
Celebrate 50 Years Of X-Men With Marvel.com’s 50 GREATEST X-MEN OF ALL-TIME! In 1963, Uncanny X-Men #1 gave the world their first look into the new world of Marvel’s Merry Mutants. Now 50 years later, after countless sagas, numerous incarnations, and even multiple realities – the X-Men stand as a pop culture phenomenon. In honor of…
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Avengers 50th Anniversary Poster in Avengers #24
All-New Marvel NOW! Brings Epic Avengers 50th Anniversary Poster to AVENGERS #24.NOW! New York, NY – October 31, 2013 – In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Earth’s Mightiest – Marvel is pleased to present your first look at the Avengers 50th Anniversary Mega Fold-Out Poster by superstar Avengers artist Daniel Acuña! Measuring over 6 feet in width, this massive fold-out poster features dozens…
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Marvel Creativity Studio Stylus and App
Marvel Entertainment Announces Creativity Studio Stylus and App for iPad Combined, the Stylus and App let kids learn to draw their favorite Marvel characters and will be available in time for the Holidays. Glendale, Calif. (October 24, 2013) – Disney Consumer Products (DCP) and Marvel Entertainment today announced the launch of the Marvel Creativity Studio…
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Walt Disney Japan Announces Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers
Walt Disney Japan Announces Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers Marvel’s First Animated TV Series For Boys Produced In Japan Meguro-ku, Tokyo, October 23, 2013 — The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd. announced today that it will produce the first Japanese Marvel animated television series targeted at boys.Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers is based on Marvel’s most popular team…
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Marvel’s Nova 100th Issue Anniversary
Blast Off With NOVA #10 – Your First Look At The 100th Issue Anniversary Special! “Nova is a dynamic entrée for those looking to cruise Marvel’s spaceways” – Newsarama.com This November, celebrate the milestone 100th Issue Anniversary of the Human Rocket with the supersonically supersized Nova #10! High adventure in deep space from the team of Zeb Wells& Carlo Barberi. But…
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Toy Story of Terror Aftermath!
Pixar’s first holiday special based on one of their movie franchises has premiered! Toy Story of Terror aired last night on ABC stations, and just a few days before Halloween. The special featured many of the famous Toy Story characters, and a couple of new additions. The original voice stars reprised their roles for this…