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What’s on Mr. Daps’ Desk? – “Grant”
On this week’s episode of Geeks Corner, Mr. Daps shared about what he is reading in a segment called What’s On Mr. Daps’ Desk? During this segment, Mr. Daps shared that he is currently reading Grant by Ron Chernow. Below is information about this book. Grant Description: The #1 New York Times bestseller and New York Times Book…
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Racing Through a Busy Week! – Geeks Corner – Episode #696
Welcome to another episode of Geeks Corner! This week was an incredibly busy week full of exciting things. It started last Wednesday with an event at Walt Disney Imagineering where Lanny Smoot was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Mr. Daps also talks about the tour of Walt Disney Imagineering R&D. Along with…
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What’s on Mr. Daps’ Desk? – “Living The Beatles Legend”
On this week’s episode of Geeks Corner, Mr. Daps shared a new book he is reading during the What’s on Mr. Daps’ Desk? segment of the show. The book this week was Living The Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans by Kenneth Womack. Below is information about this book. Living The Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of…
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A Geeky New Year – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #693
Welcome to the first episode of Geeks Corner in 2024! There are new things and a renewed focus this year for Geeks Corner that we hope you will enjoy. We are going to have more segments, more community, and this episode introduces a new logo that is more in line with the Daps Magic brand…
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A Holiday Trip – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #690
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the Geeks have just returned from experiencing the holidays at Walt Disney World Resort. They talk about the highlights of the holiday offerings of their trip, the debut of Luminous – The Symphony of Us, and other Disney news throughout the course of this episode. There are also a…
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A Few Anniversary Celebrations – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #679
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week is all about anniversaries! Well, anniversaries and a puppy. Mostly though, it’s about anniversaries! This includes the 50th anniversary of Knott’s Scary Farm, the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who, and the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Along the way, the Geeks talk about the different offerings at…
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A Haunted Expansion – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #675
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of ground to cover. This includes a discussion about the first look of Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana in EPCOT that was shared this week. The Geeks also discuss the announcements for the 50th anniversary of Knott’s Scary Farm. Then there is a new…
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We Found Nemo’s Play Area – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #671
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a LOT of ground to cover and an introduction to make! Things start off with a reminder that on Friday it is CHOC Day at Chick-fil-A! All proceeds from cookies and brownies sold at Chick-fil-A locations in Orange County will go to support CHOC!…
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A Birthday and a World Premiere – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #669
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of ground to cover including an update to the CHOC Walk Pickle Milkshake Challenge, Disneyland’s Birthday, Bob Iger’s contract extension, the world premiere of Haunted Mansion, San Fransokyo Square’s official opening date, and also Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band performing on the Rivers of…
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Muppets Mayhem – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #654
Welcome to a very Muppet-centric episode of GEEKS CORNER! The show arrives this week after a teaser hit the internet for the upcoming Disney+ series The Muppets Mayhem. There are other things going on in the news, however. Walt Disney World Resort ended its 50th anniversary celebration in the last week. With one ending came…
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Mickey’s Toontown – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #652
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the show is mainly about the opening and reopening of Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland. Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear are joined by Doug Marsh who attended both openings. The Geeks also celebrate World Puppetry Day! This week is very direct and to the point and very full of magical…
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Will Magic Happen? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #648
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the weather is bearing down on Southern California with the potential for a week of wind and rain. This comes as the Magic Happens parade is set to return. Ahead of that, Disneyland is dropping the virtual queue tomorrow for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. This comes just shy…
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Magic for Magic Makers – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #643
Welcome to a very full episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week the Geeks have a lot of ground to cover in what has been a very busy week for Disney and positive stuff in the news! To start off, Mr. Daps talks about attending The Walt Disney Legacy Award Celebration at the Disneyland Hotel and…
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Holiday Happiness – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #634
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week is a lot of fun as the Geeks enjoy geeking out about the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, the Adventureland Treehouse coming to Disneyland, the new Black Panther at Disney California Adventure, and also a brief review of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The Geeks also have fun answering some…
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What If Ghost Peppers? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #626
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot of fun to be had! The GEEKS talk about the new show. First off, Eudora’s Chic Boutique featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Secrets is now open in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. The GEEKS talk about this new location and other things coming that are connect to…
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Celebrating Star Wars Celebration – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #610
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks are going to be celebrating an incredible weekend at Star Wars Celebration! There was a lot to be excited about and it is a great time to be a Star Wars fan! This includes Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Andor, Willow, Star Tours, and a whole lot…
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Ghost Town, Chipmunks, Star Wars, and Dave Filoni – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #609
Welcome to a very Filoni episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the GEEKS dress in their best Dave Filoni cowboy hats to celebrate Star Wars Celebration. However, there is more to talk about than just Celebration. This week also saw the start of Ghost Town Alive at Knott’s Berry Farm. The GEEKS talk about their…
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A Spectacular Weekend – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #605
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks talk about a lot of spectacular things. This includes the return of Nighttime Spectaculars to the Disneyland Resort, Disneyland After Dark: Grad Nite Reunion, some Muppet news, EPCOT news, and the new Lightyear trailer! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of GEEKS CORNER! Join the conversation…
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A Cosmic Kickoff – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #602
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! We are so happy that you are joining us and geeking out with us! This week there are a lot of topics to geek out about. Things start with the return of Disney character meet and greets in U.S. Disney parks, the Disney Cruise Line, and also Aulani. The geeks chat…
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A Green Corndog? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1223 (#599)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and wearing their best green outfits! The question with this that must be asked is, what is your favorite food for this holiday? As the GEEKS move into the main show there is a lot of ground to cover. Disneyland is now…
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A Delay and a National Treasure – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #594
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the GEEKS are virtual again and have a grand old time geeking out about a lot of different topics. First things first though, it’s time to celebrate two birthdays: John Williams and Disney’s California Adventure. This week there are two new trailers for upcoming movies. This includes Pixar’s Lightyear…
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EPCOT After Dark – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #593
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! The last week has been a very full week as Mr. DAPs flew out to Walt Disney World for a quick trip to experience EPCOT International Festival of the Arts and see the changes happening there. The GEEKS talk about all of this. Then the conversation pivots to Guardians of the…
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Merry Little GEEKMAS – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1210 (#584)
Welcome to another GEEKMAS episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, we have a lot of really exciting things happening in the show with some very special guests. First off, we are really excited to welcome Zach Abrams from CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) to the show to talk about Deck the Halls! This special…
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The Very Merriest? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1206 (#580)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the GEEKS Have a lot to geek out about! This includes Walt’s Disneyland: A Walk in the Park with Walt Disney, Mickey’s Toontown, Disney’s Merriest Nites, the Holidays at Disneyland, Disney+ Day, and Spider-Man: Now Way Home’s new trailer! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of GEEKS CORNER!…