Tag: 2015
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Record Number of Days For Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival
One of the most beautiful times of the year to visit Walt Disney World is during Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival. This year there will be plenty of time to go as the event will go from March 2 to May 30, a whopping 90 days! The Flower and Garden Festival is an annual tradition…
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2015 Disney Stories Countdown #2 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens has overwhelmed the box office this holiday season, so it’s an easy pick for the top 5 stories. The Lead Up Force Awakens didn’t start a couple of weeks ago. The path to the movie has been one over several months. With trailers, merchandise, and general fan hype, the movie…
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The Misadventures of BB-8 – Geeks Corner – Episode 513
Welcome to the final episode of 2015 for Geeks Corner! This week it is all about Star Wars and BB-8. There is also some other things thrown in but really, most people will stop reading and or watching at BB-8 so we really can just leave it at that. There was also Christmas that is…
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2015 Disney Stories Countdown #3 – Disneyland’s 60th
This year was full of big events for Disney, and one of the most anticipated was Disneyland’s 60th anniversary. This diamond studded celebration kicked off officially in May, and will be going well into the next year. The main two days for it took place in 2015, though. 24 Hour Day To get the festivities…
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2015 Disney Stories Countdown #4 – Marvel Everywhere
This one wasn’t that much of a lesser item compared to everything else that has happened in 2015, but there were much bigger things (believe it or not) to the year. Marvel has certainly swept the nation in all it’s had to offer. The year began with Agent Carter premiering on ABC to rave reviews…
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2015 Disney Stories Countdown #5 – D23 Expo
As the year comes to a close, it’s nice to take time to reflect on 2015. As always, here are the big stories that happened with Disney for 2015. It was quite a big year, so let’s get started! The D23 Expo isn’t the least of stories of 2015. It was certainly hard to choose…
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Candlelight Processional 2015 – DAPsCast Special Episode
Just in time for the holidays we present the Candlelight Processional with Lana Parrilla. Recorded on December 6, 2015, this extravaganza always delights crowds at Disneyland. Please enjoy, and we hope you all have a Merry Christmas!
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Free Admission to Knott’s Berry Farm for Military, Veterans, Police, and Fire Personnel
Knott’s Berry Farm is presenting two ways for service men and women, and fire and police personnel to have free admission to the park in these next 3 months. Below is the release from Knott’s itself: Knott’s Berry Farm pays tribute to U.S. veterans, retired and current military personnel with free park admission during its…
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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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What To Expect With Knott’s Scary Farm 2015 – UPDATED WITH VIDEO
Summer is almost at end, and at an end for some already dealing with school. Though this season has ended it means one thing: Halloween is almost here. And with Halloween comes Knott’s Scary Farm, one of the biggest haunts in the country! This year they are adding to the fun and mayhem with their…
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Marvel, SDCC, and Other Comics News July 6 – July 8, 2015
It’s a special edition of comics news for you, just in time for the San Diego Comic Con. In addition to what Marvel has in store for there, below are two reviews of recent comics that are quite a paradigm shift in comics as we know them. Marvel Unveils Action-Packed Line-Up Of Exclusive Collectibles At…
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2015 D23 Expo to Celebrate Mickey Mouse Club (60th) & A Goofy Movie (20th) Anniversaries
The D23 Expo will be celebrating a lot of things going on in the world of the Walt Disney Company. While obviously the 60th anniversary of the Disneyland Resort won’t be forgotten, it would be easier to overlook some other anniversaries. This won’t be happening though. Today, it was announced that the 60th anniversary of The…
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Peter Pan Takes Flight Again At Disneyland
Peter Pan’s Flight is one of the opening day attractions for Disneyland. That means it’s about 60 years old. This week it has reopened after a lengthy refurbishment with some touch ups and new effects. The first thing noticed, for me, was carpet. Yes, carpet. On the loading floor is some nice carpet. I don’t…
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Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Returns for 45th Season
Today marks the first day of performances for the 2015 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. Under the direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy, the band will be appearing in both Disney California Adventure and Disneyland throughout the afternoon and into the evening. The band is comprised of 21 young musicians from colleges and universities from around…
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2015 D23 Expo to Include “Walt Disney Archives Presents—Disneyland: The Exhibit”
Announced Tuesday, the 2015 D23 Expo in Anaheim, Cailf., will feature “Walt Disney Archives Presents—Disneyland: The Exhibit.” This exhibit will display over 300 pieces from the resort. In addition, it will be the largest Disney Archives showcase at the expo. Items to be included honor the past 60 years of the Disneyland Resort and will…
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Star Wars Available for Digital Download April 10!
Disney, Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox Announce The most iconic movie collection of all time Becomes available for the first time On Digital HD on April 10, 2015 Now the Force will be with you – everywhere! BURBANK, Calif. – April 6, 2015 – As anticipation builds for the December release of…
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A Haunted Mansion Mystery – Hatbox Ghost Materializing?
The Disney Parks Blog has posted a cryptic message about recent developments inside the Haunted Mansion. They acknowledge that there’s something strange right after leaving the attic scene in the attraction. The challenge they gave was to guess the specter that is coming in the comments section of the post. Overwhelmingly, the response was the…
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Free Comic Book Day – Marvel's Offerings
Free Comic Book Day 2015 Unleashes SECRET WARS #0 & ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS! New York, NY—January 23rd, 2014— The biggest heroes, the biggest creators and the biggest stories in comics today are coming to FREE COMIC BOOK DAY this year! Today, Marvel is proud to officially unveil its two stellar, can’t-miss Free Comic Book Day…
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Knott's Voyage to the Iron Reef Opening Date Announced
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced its new attraction for 2015: Voyage to the Iron Reef! They have also disclosed the information that May 15 will be opening day for the Boardwalk interactive ride. I’m excited about the new attraction that will be in the former Kingdom of the Dinosaurs building. Knott’s is continuing to bring…
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Geek Eats- DC's 2015 Food Resolutions
Greetings Foodies! Happy 2015! Every New Year, people make resolutions on things what want to do or change during that year. I thought to myself what types of resolutions would I make and not surprisingly most involved food. So here are my food resolutions for this year: 1. Cook at least 10 new recipes- I…
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Like a Grand and Miraculous Spaceship
Today I woke up thinking about what a new year is. It’s a new start. It’s a chance to hit the reset button in life and choose where to go from a new starting point. It’s a chance to decide and embark on a new adventure! Of course then my mind started wandering to things…
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MyMagic+ Coming To Disneyland
Tom Staggs seemed to tell Orlando Sentinel that the MyMagic+ system that has been implemented in Walt Disney World will come to Disneyland. The system includes Magic Bands that act as room keys, park tickets, and even a payment system in the Florida resort. Guests receive the band when they make reservations for a vacation. Although…
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2015 a Big Year for Movies as Disney Releases Schedule
2015 is going to a big year for movies from The Walt Disney Company. A quick look at the list of movies coming up in the coming year and one could surmise that it could be perhaps the biggest year ever for Disney. This comes after 2014 being the second biggest year ever for the…
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Marvel's Secret Wars Cover
Presenting the First Epic SECRET WARS #1 Cover! You’ve seen Alex Ross’ spectacular promo image. You’ve seen the teasers. You’ve learned the first secrets of Battleworld, the strange, patchwork realm playing host to countless separate realities. Now, Marvel is pleased to present the first cover to next year’s game-changing SECRET WARS #1! From the…