Category: Entertainment
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Disneyland AP Days Returning In September 2016!
An email and facebook announcement went out to Annual Passholders about AP Days returning to Disney California Adventure. From September 6 to October 2, Passholders can enjoy several things at the park. A new button series will have different designs each Monday. Special character photo opportunities will be at Stage 12. A red carpet photo op…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 8/15 – 8/19/16
This week had a few items of Marvel news. New printings of the final issues of the Darth Vader comic series will be coming out soon. Civil War II gets extended. And new Cosplay Variant covers will be with some series coming soon. Prepare For the Epic Finale With New Printings of DARTH VADER #20…
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Top 5 Alternative Eats At Disney California Adventure
Disney California Adventure features not just California centric attractions, but also some great California eating. But, with so many choices, where does one go to get that hunger fix? Here’s a few places to get some unique dining where crowds may even be small. Paradise Garden Grill One of the often overlooked unique places is…
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Runaways To Be New Marvel Series on Hulu
Marvel has just announced a new television series to be developed for Hulu of the comic Runaways. What is Runaways? It’s a story about a group of kids that have one thing in common: their parents are super villains. The group came together because once a year their parents perform a deadly ritual. When they…
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Hollywood Shows and Rooms – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
We’re nearing the end of the tour of Hong Kong Disneyland. And before we get there, we’re going to visit a grand show and take a detour out of the park… Mickey and the Wondrous Book Wondrous Book is one of two stage shows located in Hong Kong Disneyland. The second is Festival of the Lion King.…
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Disney to Produce Live Action ‘The Little Mermaid’ with Music from Alan Menken & Lin-Manuel Miranda
Get ready for a brand new live action Disney film! On Tuesday, the internet flooded with waves of excitement as the Walt Disney Company announced The Little Mermaid as its latest live action film project. According to Deadline, the film will include music from Lin-Manuel Miranda and of course, Alan Menken! Both old and new…
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Team DAPs Magic to Walk Through the Parks for CHOC Walk 2016
On October 30, 2016 Team DAPs Magic will be walking through the Disneyland Resort to raise money for benefit health care programs, education, and research for CHOC Children’s and CHOC at Mission as a part of the 2016 CHOC Walk. Team DAPs Magic will join approximately 14,000 other walkers as they stroll through Disneyland, Disney California…
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James Cameron, Jon Landau, and Bob Chapek Added to Destination D: Amazing Adventures Lineup
Destination D: Amazing Adventures continues to add more to its lineup ahead of the event happening at Walt Disney World this November. When Disney fans visit Disney’s Contemporary Resort on November 19 and 20, they will now have the opportunity to hear James Cameron, Jon Landau, and Bob Chapek. For a presentation on Pandora – The…
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The Force Was Strong as the Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band Said Goodbye
Another summer has come and gone for the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. For 46 summers, this band has entertained Disneyland guests with their energetic daily performances. Under the direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy, the band has performed this summer Tuesdays-Saturdays in both Disney California Adventure and Disneyland. They have also performed with many guest…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 8/8 – 8/12/16
GHOST RIDER #1 Brings Vehicular Vengeance to Marvel NOW! New Ongoing Series Launching November 2016! New York, NY—August 10, 2016 — Start your engines, True Believers – this one is going to be a scorcher! You heard right – Robbie Reyes is back! Hell on wheels comes to Marvel NOW! as the Spirit of…
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R2-D2 Actor Kenny Baker Dead at 81
Kenny Baker, the man who brought Star Wars droid R2-D2 to life, has died at the age of 81. The 3ft 8 inch actor portrayed the beloved droid in Star Wars: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and also the prequels before returning as s consultant for Star Wars: The…
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New Rogue One Trailer Shows More Characters And Ships
During Olympics coverage a new Rogue One trailer was shown. In it, more of the Imperial fleet is shown as well as more of the characters that have been highlighted in recent news from Star Wars Celebration. We also get to see a classic character at the end. The tone is made to be that…
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D Blu-Ray Collector’s Edition To Be Released
Finally! Star Wars: The Force Awakens is coming home in 3D! Ok, I know not everyone has a 3D capable Blu-Ray or television. But, what is exciting with this release are some bonus features that have not been previously released. More deleted scenes will be available, special behind-the-scenes video, and commentary by JJ Abrams! So,…
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7 Story Parking Structure to Be Built By Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort is planning to build a 7 story parking structure before the opening of its new Star Wars land. According to the Orange County Register, a new transportation hub will be built, along with a pedestrian bridge over Harbor Blvd, and also a 6,800 space parking structure that will reach seven stories high. The new…
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Main Street Electrical Parade Returning to Disneyland
The Main Street Electrical Parade is returning to Disneyland. After it ends its run at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on October 9th, this Disney classic will return to the Disneyland Resort for what what is being billed as a “limited-time encore engagement.” The Main Street Electrical Parade first debuted in 1972. It has had long…
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Mystic Toy Gulch – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
It’s now time to go to what I call the “mini-lands” of Hong Kong Disneyland. These areas of the park were built after park opening and maybe aren’t quite full fledged lands. The other interesting part to them is that they aren’t accessible from the hub. Mystic Point, in particular, is only accessible via the…
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Disney Animated Classic ‘Beauty and the Beast’ to be Re-released for 25th Anniversary
With the 25th Anniversary of this Disney Animated Classic right around the corner, a brand new release of Beauty and the Beast will hit shelves on September 6. Available for purchase on both DVD and Blu-ray, this tale as old as time can be yours! In addition to the film being re-released, all 11 Disney Princess…
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Premier Date For Star Wars Rebels Season 3 Set
Disney XD and Lucasfilm have announced the premier date for the debut of the third season of Star Wars Rebels. September 24 will have a one hour episode that will introduce the long awaited Admiral Thrawn to the Star Wars canon. All of the main characters are returning for this season, and a few other…
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Little Known Patriotic Landmark- Sundays With DAPs
This last Sunday we actually took a break from Disneyland and went over to Knott’s Berry Farm to visit Independence Hall. It’s a little known free attraction (you can park for one hour free at the Knott’s Marketplace) that has a very patriotic heritage. At Disneyland, though, we caught Pluto entertaining guests on Main Street…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 8/1 – 8/5/16
It was a low announcement week for Marvel, but some exciting things coming up. Darth Vader will have an epic final issue. Champions will have some launch parties. A special digital edition of Civil War II #1 is out. And Aaron Kuder has exclusively signed on to Marvel Comics. Superstar Artists Cover DARTH VADER #25…
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Gordon Goodwin Performs with Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band
Gordon Goodwin usually can be found performing with his Big Phat Band, but on Wednesday August 3 this great jazz saxaphonist could be found performing at Disney California Adventure with the Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band. Goodwin, who once played with the Disneyland Band and other Disneyland ensembles, started the performance off with a…
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Alice Through the Looking Glass Coming to Digital HD, Blu-ray and Disney Movies Anywhere October 18th
Alice, the Mad Hatter, White Queen, Red Queen, and more return when Alice Through the Looking Glass comes to Digital HD, Blu-ray and Disney Movies Anywhere October 18th. The all-star cast from the 2010 blockbuster is back with Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter who’s desperately searching for his family; Anne Hathaway as Mirana, the kind, mild-mannered…
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Disney Cruise Line to Welcome “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular”
This November, the Disney Cruise Line will become a bit more chill. Chill in a good way, that is! Disney Parks Blog has shared that the Disney Wonder will begin its run of “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular,” as of November 10, 2016. Fans of the film will get to see the story they adore so…
