Tag: Mr. DAPs
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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…
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Time to Talk D23 – GEEKS CORNER #829
Welcome to the post-D23 episode of Geeks Corner! On this week’s episode, the Geeks recap the events of the weekend. This includes events at the Anaheim Convention Center, the Disney Entertainment Showcase, and perhaps most importantly, Horizons: A Carousel of Progress on Saturday night. Throughout the episode, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear discuss their takeaways…
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The 3 Things That Made the Horizons: A Carousel of Progress at D23 Successful
This last weekend, thousands of Disney fans descended on the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center to experience in person D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. The event was full of newsworthy moments. This ranged from experiences to panels to presentations to merchandise, and a whole lot more. For many Disney parks fans, the highlight…
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Top 5 Stories of Day Three of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event!
The 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event has concluded! Day three brought an incredible weekend of announcements, community celebrations, and Disney magic to a close. Mr. Daps breaks down the top five highlights from the final day. These range from park walkway updates and live-action movie news to new documentary premieres and the Disney…
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The Art of Worldbuilding: Disney Lessons on Hope, Heart, and Humanity
What makes a Disney story truly timeless? And how do those beloved stories move from the silver screen into immersive, living experiences in Disney theme parks around the world? In her latest feature documentary, Disney Worldbuilders, Academy Award and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks (The Imagineering Story, Disneyland Handcrafted) sits down with some of the most…
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Top 5 Stories of Day Two of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event!
Day two of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event was jam-packed full of fun offerings at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center. Throughout the day, there were panels and presentations, experiences, cosplay meetups, performances, and more to enjoy at the Anaheim Convention Center. The Daps Magic team spent quite a bit of time in…
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Ultimate D23 Predictions: Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, & Disney Experiences!
It’s D23 week! With the ultimate Disney fan event right around the corner, Mr. Daps is joined by his good friend and Photoniks co-host, Clocky, to dive into fun predictions, wild hopes, and speculation for all the major announcements coming out of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event! From Friday night’s Disney Entertainment Showcase to…
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The runDisney Companion: Your Race Day Guide from Fantasy to Finish Line and Beyond
Finding magic in life often comes down to taking a leap of faith before you fully know how the story ends. On this week’s episode of Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff, host Mr. Daps sits down with author, runner, and creator Lisa DiNoto Glassner for an inspiring conversation about passion, community, and her…
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MCU Take Two? – GEEKS CORNER #826
Welcome back to Geeks Corner! In this action-packed, post-San Diego Comic-Con episode, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear dive headfirst into the flood of Marvel Cinematic Universe announcements, break down what “MCU Take Two” could look like, share a hilarious video update from penguin intern Harry Larry, and draft their top 5 things at Disneyland Resort…