Author: Murray the Bellhop
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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…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Will Be Packed with Fun and Entertainment this Summer!
Knott’s Berry Farm has given more information on what is to come this summer with Ghost Town Alive!, Summer Nights, and even Soak City. Ghost Town Alive! promises puzzles and secret missions from characters that will shape the day throughout Calico. Summer Nights will bring back its summer crew of characters to entertain in between…
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Knott’s Teases Summer Fun Starting May 20
On the Twitter account of Knott’s Berry Farm, the park has announced what to expect for summer festivities. Though they are returning favorites, the summer will have a different feel after being both closed and then adjusted the last couple of years. Ghost Town Alive! will have more interaction with a new storyline that guests…
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Knott’s Berry Farm’s Boysenberry Festival Returns to Sweet Tastes and Sights for 2022
After a long absence, the Boysenberry Festival is back! The last time we got to partake in Boysenberry goodness was back in 2019. Of course this year the big thing to hit up is all the food. But there were a lot of other entertaining items to hit up. Entertainment Something we enjoy quite a…
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Knott’s Berry Farm’s Boysenberry Festival 2022 is Bigger than Ever!
Knott’s Berry Farm has just announced what to expect for the Boysenberry Festival this year, and for one thing, it has even more dates to experience it! From March 18-April 28 guests can experience all the Boysenberry goodness at the park. Also included in this expanded festival are some new entertainment and food items. Both…
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Dates for Returning and New Entertainment at Magic Kingdom Announced including the Festival of Fantasy Parade
Disney via the Parks Blog has announced the dates for the returning and new entertainment for Magic Kingdom. First will be the new Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade on February 11. This will be the small parade filled with Disney characters. Among them will be Moana, Baloo, Louie, Nick and Judy from Zootopia, and making his…
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Knott’s Peanuts Celebration Brings the Party Back!
Knott’s is welcoming back Charlie Brown and the gang for another festival time celebrating them all! The Peanuts Celebration is in full swing, and it is wonderful for it to return. The tagline for this year seems to be “The party is back” and it certainly is! Decoration Knott’s always does a great job with…
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New Restaurant Coming to Memory Lane at Knott’s Berry Farm Summer 2022
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced on social media that a new quick service restaurant will be arriving on Memory Lane area of the park. The eatery will take the place of Hollywood Hits, and is located near the Walter Knott Theater. Like Hollywood Hits, the new restaurant will feature pizza and other Italian items. It…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Announces Changes to Montezooma’s Revenge Coming in 2023
Knott’s Berry Farm, via Twitter and Facebook, have announced that Montezooma’s Revenge will close on January 10, 2022 for a lengthy refurbishment. When it reopens in 2023, the roller coaster will have “upgraded and exciting changes” to it. The coaster is the first flywheel-shuttle coaster and has entertained guests for several years now. It seems…
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Knott’s Peanuts Celebration Brings New Features Daily This Year!
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced all there is to expect at this year’s PEANUTS Celebration. This year’s festivities will be from January 22-March 6. One big change will be that all the offerings will be happening DAILY! Formerly most of the entertainment would be on the weekends, but guests can enjoy it everyday during the…
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Presenting Dapsmospheres – Atmospheric Park Videos
Dapsmospheres will be a new video series where we will upload park videos from time to time that highlight the atmospheres of the park. Intended to play in the background or just to enjoy watching on a big screen, these will transport you into the park environment. It’s for all the sights and sounds that…