Tag: Mr. DAPs
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Disney Imagination Halloween Magic – GEEKS CORNER #838
Welcome to Geeks Corner! On this special episode, join Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear as they geek out about the week’s Disney and positive stuff! This week, they also add some Halloween magic to the show as they reveal their Halloween costumes for 2026! While all this happens, the conversation covers the Disney Imagination for…
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The 5 Most Terrifying Disney Characters of All Time
It’s Halloween season, and in this special installment of Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff, Mr. Daps is joined by his good friends Mikey Really Likey and DC Sarah for a brand-new “On the Fives” countdown! Together, they debate, share childhood trauma, and compile the ultimate list of the most terrifying characters in Disney…
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Magic Key Changes & Disney Believe Reveals – GEEKS CORNER #837
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks chat about some of the changes for Magic Keys at the Disneyland Resort, the pricing adjustments (or lack thereof) at Disneyland Resort, and talk about the Disney Believe reveal last week from the Disney Cruise Line. This includes a discussion about who exactly this new ship is…
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Unlocking the Secrets of Disney’s Tower of Terror Movie with Director D.J. MacHale
In this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff, Mr. Daps welcomes listeners and passes things over to DC Sarah, who conducts an in-depth interview with D.J. MacHale. MacHale is the creator of Are You Afraid of the Dark?, a bestselling YA author, and the writer/director behind Disney’s 1997 live-action Tower of Terror…
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Deviled Eggs & Fiery Jack-O’-Lanterns
Welcome back to Geek Eats, where fandom and food collide! In this autumn-infused second episode, Mr. Daps and DC Sarah dive into the cozy yet spine-chilling world of Washington Irving’s classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Together, they share their annual viewing traditions and compare the various Sleepy Hollow adaptations. This ranges from the…
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Doritos and Disneyland – GEEKS CORNER #836
Welcome to the first episode of the 17th season of Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks celebrate the 16th anniversary of Daps Magic’s flagship web show on the actual date that the first episode went up in 2010. Throughout the course of the episode, there are some looks back at the past, the future, and…
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Top 5 Halloween Favorites on Disney+ – Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff
Welcome to a special Halloween edition of Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff! This week, Mr. Daps shares his top 5 favorites that can be found on Disney+ during the Halloween season. There are some newer programs included in this list, and some older ones. One was even part of the return of DapsWatch…
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A New Skywalker? – GEEKS CORNER #835
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks try some fun with technology (you can decide if it works). Along the way, they discuss Star Wars, Darkwing Duck, Bluey’s Best Day Ever!, and Zombie Captain America at D23 Night at Oogie Boogie Bash. This is a fun show that seems to go all over the…
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Lights, Camera, Kitchen: ‘Cars’ at 20
Welcome to the very first episode of Geek Eats! Join hosts Mr. Daps and Sarah as they bring food and fandom together. In this first episode, the two geeks take a deep dive into Pixar’s Cars franchise. This comes as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. They share nostalgic memories of the films and analyze why…
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Disney’s New Blueprint: Storytelling, Tech, and “One Disney”
In this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff, Mr. Daps dives into the overarching vision for The Walt Disney Company under the leadership of CEO Josh D’Amaro. Rather than temporary trends, D’Amaro is guiding the company’s future through three foundational, executive principles: Great Storytelling as Our North Star, Technology in Service to…
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Pick or Pass – GEEKS CORNER #833
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks are trying something a bit different. They are playing a game of “Pick or Pass.” The way it works is that a prompt is given, and then each Geek says whether they would pick (agree) that prompt or pass (disagree) on it. Most of these prompts come…
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Blending Fandom and Flavor: From Disneyland Churros to Geek Eats
In this episode of Daps Magic: Disney and Positive Stuff, host Mr. Daps is joined by long-time Daps Magic team member and culinary creator Sarah Stubbs (also known as DC Sarah) from Geeks Who Eat. Together, they explore the rich, evolving history of food at the Disneyland Resort, trace its shift from simple park dining…
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Rainy Day Retro: Vintage Disneyland Photo Match-Up ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 26
Braving a rainy day at Disneyland, hosts Mr. Daps and Clocky huddle under the monorail beam to explore a new batch of vintage 8×10 park photos! Following their photo discussions, the duo embarks on a unique in-park adventure: walking through Disneyland in the rain to track down the exact real-world locations where each historical photo…
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Geek Eats: Where Food Meets Fandom
Daps Magic is pleased to announce a new podcast in the realm of Disney and positive stuff. Called Geek Eats, it brings longtime Daps Magic team member Sarah (also of Geeks Who Eat) and Mr. Daps together for a new podcasting adventure where food meets fandom. This new podcast kicks off today with an introduction…
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A Museum, Muppets, & Hurricane Marie – GEEKS CORNER #832
Welcome to another episode of Geeks Corner! This week, there are some very exciting topics to cover during the episode. After discussing some trivia and this week’s Caption of the Week, the show discussion moves to a rainy day at Disneyland Resort (thanks to Hurricane Marie), the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and then finally…
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Hard Hats and Hammers – Photoniks – Episode 25
Welcome to another episode of Photoniks! After the excitement of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Mr. Daps and Clocky dive into a vintage collection of Disneyland construction and refurbishment photos! From mid-60s build-outs to major 80s Fantasyland overhauls, the duo examines the unique (and wildly changing) standards of daytime construction inside the park. Key…
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20 Years of Cars: Lessons, Legacy & Theme Park Transformations
On this week’s episode of Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff, Mr. Daps takes a look at Pixar’s Cars as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. He notes some of the lessons from the film, its legacy, and how it transformed Disney theme park design. This is an episode that celebrates all that has made…
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Beyond the Cards: The Heart, Art, and Community of Disney Lorcana
Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game is more than just cards. Recently, at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, this was demonstrated by Greg Tito of Ravensburger. Greg, the Ravensburger team at D23, and Disney Lorcana fans/players showed how there is so much more than cards or a card game to this game. There is beautiful…
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Check Out These Treats & Novelties That Are Available During Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort has once again returned to the Happiest Place on Earth! This spirited season is full of fun for the whole family. This includes the return of Haunted Mansion Holiday and Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark, entertainment offerings like Halloween Screams, merchandise, and more! As Halloween Time…
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We Love Walls – GEEKS CORNER #831
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, it’s all about the walls! In the recent Leslie Iwerks documentary, Disney Worldbuilders, Kevin Feige talks about his love of walls in Disney theme parks. The Geeks explore that thought this week on Geeks Corner as they talk about many of the walls that are found in the Disney…
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Beyond the Horizon: Decoding Disney’s Next Era from D23
While D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event brought a wave of massive park announcements, the bigger story lies in the cultural and strategic direction of The Walt Disney Company. On this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff, Mr. Daps takes a step back to analyze the overarching themes driving Disney’s new era…
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Oogie Boogie Halloween Time – GEEKS CORNER #830
Welcome to a Halloween Time kickoff episode of Geeks Corner! This week, the show focuses on the Halloween offerings at The Happiest Place on Earth! This means that it is primarily focused on Oogie Boogie Bash and Halloween Time. The Geeks talk about the different offerings for this season, particularly Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake –…
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Disney Parks’ Next Era: Unpacking the D23 Horizons Showcase
In this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff, host Mr. Daps is joined by IGN writer and Talking Disney Magic co-host Adam Bankhurst for an in-depth breakdown of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Focusing heavily on the Horizons: A Carousel of Progress, the duo dives into the biggest news, favorite reveals,…
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Cricket Green Talks Country Life, City Pigeons, and Big City Greens Season 5 with Mr. Daps
On August 21, 2026, the fifth season of Big City Greens will be broadcast on the Disney Channel at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT. On the 22nd, it will be available on Disney+. The first five episodes will be released with this kickoff, with more coming throughout the rest of the year and into 2027. Ahead of…