Tag: Haunted Mansion
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New Orleans Square 50th Anniversary – Sundays With DAPs
This last Sunday we took time for a small celebration for New Orleans Square’s 50th Anniversary. Part of our celebrating this momentous time was riding Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion. There was a chance to take a photo with a special Photo Pass circle, and we did so under the Royal Street lamp…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 4/25 – 4/29/16
This week in Marvel news has a look at an upcoming storyline with some teaser images. Mosaic is going to do something to the Marvel Universe, and teaser images show a bit of the puzzle picture. Then, Haunted Mansion brings forth a second printing. Civil War has a #0 issue. Nighthawk is coming soon. And…
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Four Parks In One Day – Can It Be Done??
It was a Monday. Two intrepid adventurers set forth to conquer Southern California theme parks. Armed with annual passes and magic wands, these two had a grand adventure. Yes, I’m talking about myself and Mr. Camjaxn himself, Cameron. We took one day to go to four theme parks before the last one closed. Keep in…
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Mr. DAPs Goes to Walt Disney World – A Magical Day at the Magic Kingdom
A beautiful morning overlooking a peaceful body of water is one of the nicest ways to get a day started. By the second day at Walt Disney World I had decided that, while the pirate themed rooms might be a bit much, I really liked the overall experience of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Our second day was…
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Marvel’s Haunted Mansion – Is It Worth Reading?
Marvel and Disney Kingdoms released their new series this week – The Haunted Mansion. Taking a cue from the famed attraction, this series explores what makes the mansion so ghostly. The story follows Danny, a young boy who loves his grandpa. But, his grandpa has a tragic end that results in a connection to the…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 2/8 – 2/12/16
This week, one of the big, exciting previews (at least for me) is Haunted Mansion! Continuing in the Disney/Marvel partnership this looks to be a very fun book. In the main Marvel universe, quite a few previews are abound including Mockinbird, Guardians of the Galaxy’s new storyline, some deadly tales of Spider-Man, Dr. Strange, and,…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 11/30 – 12/4/15
This week had some exciting announcements from Marvel for some upcoming comics. First, more Star Wars fun, but this time a past tale with Anakin and Obi Wan. Hip Hop variant covers are back for Marvel Comics, after the first series did so well. Rocket Raccoon and Groot get their own series. A new coloring…
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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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Ride and Music Mashups – Haunted Mansion and Big Thunder
I’m a huge fan of Disney park music. Listening to soundtracks takes me to the respective rides that I enjoy. I can place exactly where I’m at when I’m listening to certain musical cues. It always makes a ride better than without it. But, what if attractions had a different soundtrack? What effect would it…
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Keys To The Kingdom Tour – A Review
This summer I went on my first Disney tour in any theme park. Yes, that’s right. After almost 2 decades of having a Disneyland Annual Pass, and being to Walt Disney World almost 10 times I hadn’t been on a tour. So, for my very first one I picked something that would appeal to the…
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When Hinges Creak in Doorless Chambers – Geeks Corner – Episode 432
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a TON going on to geek out about. We had fun taking a look at the Hatbox Ghost in the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. The Muppets are getting a reboot and a new trailer has been released (see it here). D23 Expo announcements have been made. And…
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Hatbox Ghost Appears at Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion
Beware of Spoilers! Do not scroll down any further if you want to be surprised by the Hatbox Ghost when you visit Disneyland. [View the story “Hatbox Ghost Appears at Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion ” on Storify]
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Hatbox Ghost, Meet Ant-Man – Geeks Corner – Episode 428
Welcome to this week’s episode of Geeks Corner! We have a TON to cover this week but before we get into that, let’s take a moment to welcome Jessica Prell to the show as this week’s guest host. Make sure to check out her blog and find her on twitter/instagram/and facebook. Now, let’s get to…
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Hatbox Ghost to Arrive in Disneyland Park’s Haunted Mansion This May
The news we have all been waiting for, Disney Parks Blog has announced that the Hatbox Ghost will be making his way to the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park. Breaking news on Friday morning, after much speculation, guests can now await the return of the longtime missing character. The article states that in May, the…
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Ryan Gosling teaming up with Guillermo del Toro for Haunted Mansion Movie?
Ryan Gosling and Guillermo del Toro have been spending a lot of time together recently, including a trip to Disneyland. According to The Wrap, this is all part of a new relationship that has been developing and could lead to Ryan Gosling being a part of Disney’s new Haunted Mansion movie. If all continues as…
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A Soundsational Jolly Wonderland – Disneyland – January 25, 2015
Sunday January 25, 2015 was an absolutely Soundsational jolly wonderlandish day at Disneyland. Yes, I know I kind of made that up. What I didn’t make up was a day full of Musical Chairs with our Wonderland friends Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter, and Ragtime. This was followed by a jolly holiday with Mary Poppins…
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Bridget McCarty: Disneyland Resort Pumpkin Carver Extraordinaire!
If you’ve been able to visit the Disneyland Resort during the Halloweentime festivities, you may have caught a very unique experience taking place inside Big Thunder Ranch! Disney artists have spent the last two months creating incredible pieces of art by scultping characters and themes into real pumpkins! I was lucky enough to interview artist,…
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Haunted Mansion Attraction Poster T-Shirt
What’s a better way to celebrate the month of October than with a Haunted Mansion attraction poster T-shirt? From October 6 through the 12, you can purchase these shirts from the online Disney Store. The Disneyland attraction poster is from the 1969 work of Ken Chapman and Marc Davis. The Walt Disney World image features work from George…
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Nightmare of Furby & Villains! – Geeks Corner – Episode 352
Welcome to this week’s edition of Geeks Corner! There is a lot going on in the world of geek so let’s get right to it. Last week the geeks were joined by a Furby, which Johnny loved. Let’s take a moment and revisit that. The Lion King is the king of the box office. Have you…
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Star Wars Rebels & Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – Geeks Corner – Episode 347
Welcome to another week of Geeks Corner! There is a lot going on in the world of geek this week so let’s get to it! First off, Star Wars Rebels now has a premiere date and the geeks are excited! They geek out about what has already been seen from this upcoming TV show on…
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Insight On Haunted Mansion Merchandise Coming to Disney Parks
With the Haunted Mansion celebrating 45 years today at the Disneyland Resort, Disney Parks Blog gave us some more insight on the new merchandise that’s coming. Brand new themed Haunted Mansion merchandise will be hitting shelves this fall in Disney Parks. “Haunted Mansion Authentic” has been specifically made for Disney Parks. Steve Miller of Disney…
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Disney Movie Night! – Geeks Corner – Episode 345
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week we go to the movies and talk about current and future movies coming out of the Disney stables. The show gets started off with Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. This movie opened at nearly $100 million last weekend continuing Marvel’s streak of successful movies. Mr. DAPs and Hayley the…
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Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion 45th Anniversary Pins Soon To Be Released
The 45th Anniversary of Disneyland’s the Haunted Mansion is just around the corner. To commemorate this special event, several new pin sets are to be released. Each of these pins can be found in the resort at the following locations: Little Green Men Store Command in Disneyland, Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure and Disney…
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Happy Birthday Disneyland! – Geeks Corner – Episode 343
This week on Geeks Corner the Geeks celebrate Disneyland’s 59th Anniversary… but the hashtag is #Disneyland60… hrmm…. Nonetheless, they chat about the events of the day and what they would like to see next year! Haunted Mansion is getting a movie and an animated special. It’s time to talk about the possibilities for each! Star…