Category: Guides
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The Dark Side of the Star Wars Half Marathon
This past weekend Walt Disney World played host to the inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon: The Dark Side. The amazing race was a companion to the Star Wars Half Marathon: The Light Side that is at Disneyland in January. The race always begins in the Expo. ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex played host to…
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Disney Recipes: Roasted Corn Salad – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
One of the highlights of my recent trip to Walt Disney World was getting to experience the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. The flowers and gardens were absolutely beautiful but one of the other bright spots of this festival is the food. It seemed that everywhere I went, there was another thing to taste and…
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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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What To Expect At DCA Food And Wine 2016
It’s been 6 years since the last Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. A new version of the favorite is back and better than ever! Now it’s bursting out from the central plaza area and into various parts of the park. In addition, several prominent food and wine experts are on hand to share…
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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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Melanie Tasted Her Way Through #BoysenberryFestival & All You Got is This Lousy Review
When Mr. DAPs asked me to attend the Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival, I was excited. When he then asked me to provide the culinary review for our day, I was ECSTATIC. I knew I’d be spending the day stuffing my face with as much boysenberry-y goodness as possible, so it was a delight to…
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Knott’s Amazing Food Options For the Boysenberry Festival
One of the things that is a surprising reason to go to Knott’s Berry Farm is not any particular ride or show. It’s the food that is something to behold when visiting the park. And one particular time to go to sample some amazing cuisine is during the Boysenberry Festival. The Festival started only a…
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Addition of Marvel Characters Headed to 2016 Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend
Runners, get set! runDisney has changed the name of one of their action packed races. What once was known as the Avengers Half Marathon Weekend will now be called the Super Heros Half Marathon Weekend, according to Disney Parks Blog. This change comes as more characters are to be added in the entertainment lineup. The race which…
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Disney Recipes: Icy Pop Cocktail – Disney Dream
The Disney Dream recently had some enhancements added to its magical experiences. While much of this magic involved new spaces and new experiences, there were also some menu additions. One of these additions quickly became a favorite for guests. The Icy Pop Cocktail is an adult drink that is now offered in Pink: Wine and Champagne…
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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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A Look at Upcoming Tinkberbell Half Marathon Weekend Finisher Medals
Coming up in May is that of runDisney’s Tinkberbell Half Marathon Weekend. Runners that have already registered are working hard on training for the upcoming race. As of the current listing on the runDisney site, all races are sold out expect for the Half Marathon itself. If you would like to register, please click here.…
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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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runDisney Shares New Costume Guidelines for Upcoming Events
With the recent tightening of security within Disney Parks, runDisney too has released new costume guidelines. Placed on the Official runDisney Blog, the “NEW RUNDISNEY COSTUME & SAFETY GUIDELINES” specifically state what runners can and cannot wear during upcoming races. If you plan on attending a runDisney event, please take a look at the updated list…
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2016 Limited Edition New Balance runDisney Collection to Make Debut at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Hey there runners! If you love all things runDisney, here is something you may want to check out. During the upcoming Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, several Disney themed New Balance shoes will make their debut. As a part of the 2016 Limited Edition New Balance runDisney Collection, runners and expo attendees can get their hands…
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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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Got Google Cardboard For Christmas? Check Out DAPs 360 Videos!
One of the recent explosions of technology has been Google Cardboard. It’s a virtual reality goggle system that Google came up with where mobile devices could provide an interactive experience. Usually comprised of actual cardboard, these goggle systems have a little insert that lets phones get in on the action of a 360 degree experience.…
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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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Disneyland Resort’s Goofy’s Kitchen to Temporarily Close
If you enjoy character dining at the Disneyland Resort, especially Disneyland Hotel’s Goofy’s Kitchen, here are a few things you need to know. Starting January 19, 2016, Goofy’s Kitchen will temporarily close. Disney Parks Blog shared with readers that from January 19 through February 9, Goofy’s Kitchen will be closed for remodeling as the location is…
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Cookies, Cakes and Kylo Ren – Geeks Corner – Episode 511
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week it is all about Star Wars, Christmas, and baked goods! As we celebrate the world premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens we share some false spoilers about this new Star Wars movie. The geeks are joined by Kellie Knezovich of PrettyLittleBakers.com. She brings some incredible baked treats along…
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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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Disneyland Resort’s Pizza Port Offers Up a Taste of Endor
Light-speed to Pizza Port! Now that Season of the Force is upon us here at the Disneyland Resort, there is plenty more to explore than just characters and attractions. With this new special event also comes new special food. Both Pizza Port and the Galactic Grill (Tomorrowland Terrace) have turned to the Force. In the case…
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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…