Category: Op Ed/Opinion
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Changes In Marvel Comics Because of Movies?
There have been quite a bit of changes to the personnel of the Marvel Comics Universe. I’m not talking about the Cinematic Universe, but the actual comics that the films are derived from. It started with Thor. Thor became Thor no longer. Wait, what!? In a storyline of changes, Thor became not fit to wield…
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Making Money At The Expense of Others – Life Lessons From Ducktales
Mr. Daps started doing some life lessons posts, and the first from Ducktales. The first – Smarter Not Harder – is one that I’ve taken from Ducktales and think of at least every week if not every day. Going back through some episodes of Ducktales I’ve realized how much the series influenced my life, and…
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Smarter Not Harder – Mr. DAPs Life Lessons
Life lessons can come from the most random of places. Watch Disney movies and television shows long enough and something is bound to be learned. For me, one of the most important life lessons I ever learned from was Scrooge McDuck on Ducktales back in the days of the Disney Afternoon. In this series, I…
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The Road to Shanghai Disneyland – Packing For The Trip
It is almost time for the big day! The grand opening of Shanghai Disneyland is next week and it’s time to prepare! If you’ve been following along (here and here) then you know this is quite the task to get to Shanghai Disneyland. This is going to be the last post about prepping for the…
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On This Memorial Day
On this Memorial Day we pause and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we could have life, liberty, and be able to pursue happiness. The United States of America is a great country to live one’s life. And the Disney Parks provoke that same sense of pride and joy. I’ve often thought it…
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Captain America is Hydra – What Does This Mean For the Movies?
Today, Marvel Comics debuted a new Captain America series returning Steve Rogers to the mantle. Wait, hasn’t Steve always been Cap? Not recently. The Super Soldier serum was taken out of him and aged to his rightful age. Sam Wilson, Falcon, became Cap. In a very recent Avengers storyline, Zemo (from recent Civil War film)…
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The Road To Shanghai Disneyland – Getting Tickets To Opening Day
Previously on the Road to Shanghai Disneyland, I scheduled my dates and booked my flight. I got my hotels and passport visas. What’s next? It’s actually getting the tickets to Shanghai Disneyland. Here’s the continuing blog and travel tips as my journey to Shanghai Disneyland unfolds… Open Already I knew I wanted to go to…
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The Road To Shanghai Disneyland – Planning The Journey
Ladies and gentleman, I will be traveling to Shanghai for the opening of Shanghai Disneyland. Yes, it means we will have coverage over there for this brand new park. But, before I get to this adventure, I thought I’d start a traveling blog. Well, sort of about the travel and sort of a blog. It…
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#DAPsMagicTFA: A Tweet-Along of the Star Wars VII Blu-“Rey”
A couple nights ago, @mr_daps and the crew had the extreme geeky privilege of being some of the first people to watch Star Wars Ep. VII on Blu-ray from the comfort of the DAPs Studios. Naturally, we took to Twitter with the hashtag #DAPsMagicTFA to share our reactions to the film via live-tweet. And, as always…
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Geekolutions 2016: Update 1
Greetings, my fellow geeks! As many of you know from my previous post, I’m attempting to better myself and all of geekdom by committing to some seriously varied resolutions. As promised, here’s an update on how it’s all going, as well as my new monthly-assigned thingy! Engage. [heading style=”subheader”]Becoming the Soda Jerk[/heading] Before this year,…
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Splash Mountain: A Tale of Survival
Have you ever had one of those ideas that looks good on paper, but becomes an entirely different beast when it actually happens? Well, on Wednesday, January 27th of 2016, one of those ideas came to be during a chilly day at Disneyland. The idea was simple enough: The combination of an off-season day in…
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It’s All Connected: A (Doozy Of A) Theory For Ep. VII
The popular thing to do for Star Wars and all of geekdom these days is to come up with a crackpot theory about a thing, and to find enough truth from the source material to make it believable. I gotta admit, I’m a sucker for these things. I love how far down the rabbit hole…
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New Year, New Geek: Planning For 2016
2015 has been a banner year for geeks. The amount of geekery we’ve gotten to enjoy has been exceptional, and we’ve all had the opportunity to come together in our shared weirdness. And all that geeking has certainly been evident on my personal day to day. From joining the team on Geek’s Corner (Tuesdays on…
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The Force Has Awoken: Spoiler-Free Musings on the New Film
We did it, everybody. We made it to Episode VII. Around the world, it was as if millions of geeky voices cried out at once, and were suddenly silenced (by the opening crawl, that is). First things first, there are NO SPOILERS in this writing, in keeping with ol’ Uncle Mark’s request. Loose lips sink…
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Happy Geek-mas! Tips For Shopping Geeky
It’s that magical time of year, when all of our wallets and purses become light with holiday cheer… and lack of funds. Yes, it always seems like the holidays sneak up on us more and more each time, leading us to get rather creative with our shopping. This can get a little tricky when you…
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“Disney’ing” when you can’t get to Disney
Feeling the need to get yourself to a Disney Park, but it’s just not working out? Have the withdrawals from your last trip started kicking in? Many of us can’t always get to our favorite parks as much as we’d like. Maybe you love Disney, but you’ve NEVER been able to go! I teamed up…
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Why You Shouldn’t Obsess Over the Bounty Hunter: A Hard Look at a Fandom
My dear, dear geeks…. It’s time. It’s time to talk about the worst character in the Star Wars films. Nope. Not Jar-Jar. Not Greedo. Not even that red R2 unit with a bad motivator (poor thing). I am, of course, talking about Boba Fett. The subject came up during a recent episode of GEEKS CORNER…
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“Help! I’m in Love with a Geek”: Tips for Dating a Person and Their Fandom
Ah, love. That special feeling of adrenaline, dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and vasopressin coursing through your body like a biologic Zerg rush. Romantic, ain’t it? I myself am not entirely unfamiliar with the concept of relationships. In fact, after finding a human I liked, I followed a one Ms. Beyonce Knowles’ advice and, “put a ring…
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Reasons Why You Should Celebrate Back To The Future Day
One of the movies, and movie trilogies, that has influenced me is Back to the Future 2. When I was a young lad, this movie was my “go to” feel better movie when I’d be sick. It was entertaining. It was thought provoking. And today is a significant day in the life of the movie.…
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It’s True, All of It: A Geeks-Eye View of the New Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer
The new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer is upon us. Take a moment to compose yourself, wipe that joy-snot bubble away, and let’s dig in to this thing. Now, as a warning, I will be skipping some of the more minute details, which could very well hold some huge importance. I’ll just be commenting…
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The Dark Side of Marketing: Why You Should Brace Yourself For A Possible Failure
There’s been an awakening. Have you felt it? Because every other geek on the planet is freaking out about it. On December 18th of this year, Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits theaters in the U.S., and people are completely losing their minds. Go do a quick Google search on the subject. Go ahead, I’ll…
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Disneyland Premium Experience – What Would You Want?
Disneyland and even Walt Disney World has offered unique guest experiences….for a price. Recently, the Jungle Cruise Sunrise Safari Breakfast lets people have the thrill of getting a morning meal within an attraction and to skipper one of the boats. While this may not be everyone’s cup of tea (or cup of coffee since it’s…
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Disneyland Resort Changes Up Hungry Bear Restaurant Menu
The Disneyland Resort is known for having great and unique food items. Guests from all over venture into these parks looking to create magical memories and to even dine on yummy food. With menu updates, which aren’t too often, also comes the opportunity to enjoy other dining experiences. After receiving a comment last week, there was a…
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DAPs Magic BB-8 Review!
A HUGE Thank You to my friend, Alfred, for sharing his BB-8 experience with us! Alfred was able to order from Best Buy on Force Friday and it arrived on his doorstep in a little less than a week, on the 11th. After trying out the little droid for a few days, he gave us…