Author: Murray the Bellhop
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Two Captains Log: Weekly Review of Star Trek: Lower Decks S3E4
It is time for the Two Captains Log with a look at Lower Decks most recent episode. This episode saw the lower decks group try for quarters of their own, while the engineers of the Cerritos try to relax. Of course, chaos and comedy ensue and here are the thoughts on “Room For Growth.” Music…
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Two Captains Log: Weekly Review of Star Trek: Lower Decks – S3E3
It is time again for another look at Lower Decks and this time during the week of Star Trek Day. In Mining The Mind’s Mines, the Lower Decks crew tries to clean up some orbs that bring about people’s fantasies before turning them into statues. It does result in some hijinks and revelations for the…
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Two Captains Log: Weekly Review of Star Trek: Lower Decks – S3Ep2
Welcome back to another week of Two Captains Log. This week we take a look at “The Least Dangerous Game.” This episode had Mariner under the guiding hand of Ransom during an away mission. Boimler sought to become “Bold Boimler” through some out of the ordinary tasks. Here we go with this week’s review! Music…
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Two Captains’ Log: Weekly Review of Star Trek: Lower Decks – S3E1
We are back with more Captains Logs of Star Trek. With Lower Decks being back it will be quite some interesting ways of assessing episodes. This week’s season opener, “Grounded,” saw the Cerritos lower deck crew trying to free their captain in Star Trek fashion. Of course, silly hijinks happen and the captain is freed…
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The 49th Knott’s Scary Farm Will Bring New Mazes and Old Favorites!
Knott’s Scary Farm is entering its 49th year with some new chills and classic mazes. Several mazes will be coming back to the annual haunt. Dark Ride, Mesmer, The Depths, and Origins will be returning among others. New this year will be the Grimoire with a spell book theme to it. Also new will be…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Announces the New Fiesta Village and Hotel Refurbishment
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced a grand refurbishment of their Fiesta Village area and Knott’s Hotel. Fiesta Village will incorporate new themes across a few “zones.” One of which will be with the new MonteZOOMa’s Revenge. This area will showcase an ancient theme and breathe new life into the coaster. The famous launch coaster will…
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Two Captains Log: Weekly Review Of Orville – Ep. 10
It is time for the review of the Orville: New Horizons episode of the week. But, this recent episode was the season finale of the re-christened series. “Future Unknown” was based around Claire and Isaac’s wedding. It was a very fitting season end to a big season buildup, that also saw the payoff over all…
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Two Captains Log: Weekly Review of Orville – Ep. 9
It is time once again for weekly thoughts on the most recent Orville episode. It is starting to wind down for this season and episode 9, “Dominos,” was quite a doozy. Here we go with the epic episode. Design Mr. DAPs: “Overall, it was an enjoyable viewing experience this week from a design perspective. There…
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Marvel Studios Unleashes Its Next Phase Lineups with Some Surprises
Marvel Studios just took over Hall H at the San Diego Comic Con to introduce its upcoming slate of films and Disney Plus series. Some were known, and got closer dates to their debut. Others were some surprises. So, here we go with all the big news! Secret Invasion While it’s been known this series…
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Two Captain’s Log: Weekly Review of Orville S3E7
It is time again to go to the two captains’ logs. Strange New Worlds has wrapped up its first season, but Orville: New Horizons continues. Mr. DAPs and Murray are changing it up a bit to take a look at just one episode. Instead of declaring a winner of the week, it’ll be whether this…
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Two Captains Log: Weekly Review Of Strange New Worlds And Orville, SNW Ep. 10 & Orville Ep. 6
It is time once again for this week’s review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and The Orville: New Horizons. Both episodes this week feature time travel as the prime catalyst for the plots. So, without further adieu, here are Mr. DAPs’ and Murray’s thoughts on “A Quality of Mercy” and “Twice in a Lifetime.”…
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Knott’s Berry Farm’s New Prop Shop Pizzeria
Knott’s Berry Farm has opened a new quick service Italian eatery, Prop Shop Pizzeria, over at the Memory Lane area of the park. Inside is a cafeteria style restaurant where you can grab several items. The main entrees are the pasta bowls and pizza slices, but there are also several different salads and Stromboli. Down…
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Two Captains Log: Weekly Review Of Strange New Worlds And Orville, SNW Ep. 9 & Orville Ep. 5
As Strange New Worlds draws to its season close, it is getting harder and harder to choose between the weekly winners. Also, a category is getting renamed. The next Trek installment will be all animated, so a general ”Design” category seemed more appropriate than ”Special Effects, Makeup…” And with that, let’s get going with ”The…
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Two Captains Log – Weekly Review Of Strange New Worlds And Orville – SNW Ep. 8 & Orville Ep. 4
It’s time for another week of Two Captains’ Log and with Orville and Strange New Worlds both shows had pivotal episodes. Let’s dive into thoughts on Orville’s ”Gently Falling Rain” and Strange New World’s ”The Elysian Kingdom.” Music Mr. DAPs: “This week the soundtracks were quite different from each other. Star Trek had a quirky…
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Two Captains Log – Weekly Review of Strange New Worlds and Orville – SNW Ep. 7 & Orville Ep. 3
Here we are again with another week of sci-fi exploration with Mr. DAPs and Murray. This week saw Strange New Worlds (SNW) facing pirates in “The Serene Squall,” while The Orville: New Horizons (OR) faced the “Mortality Paradox.” Without further ado, here are the thoughts on this week’s episodes. Music Mr. DAPs: This week had…
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The Spot is the Villain of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Sony has teased the villain for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. The film will be released next year, but we’ve already seen Spider-Man 2099 set to be featured, and now the villainous Spot has been revealed. Jason Schwartzman is set to voice the character. The Spot might seem like an odd villain to have for the…
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Two Captains Log – Weekly Review of Strange New Worlds and Orville – SNW Ep. 6 & Orville Ep. 2
Though it’s a little late to hit the beginning of the seasons, it’s still a prime time to start a new weekly post where Mr. DAPs and Murray will review the week’s episodes of a couple of prime sci-fi series. This week had Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ “Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach” and…
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Marvel Studios Announces Director for Secret Film Project – The Thunderbolts
According to several sources such as Hollywood Reporter and Variety, Marvel Studios has announced both a director AND upcoming film at the same time. The Thunderbolts will have Jake Schreier as the director of the new film. Eric Pearson, who has written Thor: Ragnarok, will be in charge of the script. The Thunderbolts are a…
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Soul of Jazz Exhibit Opens at Downtown Disney with Soulful Music Experience
Downtown Disney has opened the Soul of Jazz exhibit that started in the American Adventure at Epcot and has been traveling to show off the music of jazz. The exhibit takes its cue from Soul, the Disney Pixar film on Disney Plus, but it extends into the history of the American music form. It’s a…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Offers a Full Summer of Fun Once Again
Knott’s Berry Farm has returned to its full summer festivities in 2022 with Ghost Town Alive joining Summer Nights for a one-two punch of fun. Ghost Town Alive Ghost Town Alive has more packed into it than before with a great immersive story that will cause events to unfold differently each day. Guests choose what…
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Ghost Town Alive Begins at Knott’s Today and Continues in the Summer For Live Adventure!
At Knott’s Berry Farm the summer has kicked off with Ghost Town Alive. All around Calico you can immerse yourself in an interactive live story with characters and great entertainment. It will be on select dates from May 20 to September 18. Check out the press release below for more information: Summertime at Knott’s Berry…
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Marvel Comics Adaptation of Star Wars: The Mandalorian to Arrive in July
Marvel Comics has announced The Mandalorian is coming to comic form! If you can’t get enough of Grogu before he was Grogu then you’re going to want to pick up this eight-issue adaptation. Marvel has also released some artwork including a few of the covers that will be available. July 6 is when the comic…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Will Host a Nick Jr DJ This Summer
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced that they will have DJ Lance Rock who has been on Yo Gabba Gabba throughout the summer. In his show Everyone Dance, he will not only entertain but educate on how to use the imagination in new ways of play. The show will be in the Walter Knott Theater and…
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Disney Announces Connections Café & Eatery Opening April 27 as Location Soft Opens
Disney has announced the opening of the Connections Café & Eatery in World Celebration of Epcot will be on April 27. Inside will be home to a café and pastry shop, along with the new location for the Starbucks within the park. A soft opening has been reported earlier today with many saying it is…