Tag: Mr. DAPs
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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…
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Earl of Sandwich Grand Opening & Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby Review with Kellie (We Don’t Wear Ears)!
Get ready to be hungry! On this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff, Mr. Daps is joined by Kellie from We Don’t Wear Ears for a delicious deep-dive into the newest culinary additions in the Downtown Disney District. Together, they celebrate the official opening of Earl of Sandwich’s permanent home and review…
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A Birthday, a Trailer, and a Dinner – GEEKS CORNER #825
Welcome back to Geeks Corner! In this heatwave-fueled episode, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear push through tech glitches to bring you the latest Disney news, culinary fun, upcoming sci-fi trailers, and a live viewer Q&A. This includes CHOC Walk, Caption of the Week, Disneyland’s 71st Birthday, Avengers: Doomsday trailer, Earl of Sandwich official opening, and…
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A History of Happiness: Celebrating Disneyland’s Milestone Birthdays Through the Years
This week, Disneyland celebrated its 71st birthday! While July 17th always brings a wave of nostalgia, it’s also the perfect time to look back at how the “Happiest Place on Earth” has celebrated its milestone birthdays through the decades. From a chaotic opening day in 1955 to the massive, globally synergized events of modern times,…
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A Great Big Beautiful D23 – GEEKS CORNER #824
Welcome back to Geeks Corner! With D23—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—just a month away, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear dive deep into the massive programming announcement to discuss the panels, concerts, and showcases they are most excited for this August. Here is what you can look forward to in this week’s episode: Episode Highlights The…
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Down the Rabbit Hole: Remembering the Mad T Party
Join Mr. Daps this week as we journey down the rabbit hole to revisit a beloved piece of Disney California Adventure history: the Mad T Party. What began as an experimental nighttime dance party evolved into a cornerstone of DCA’s entertainment, building a unique community and leaving behind lasting friendships that persist a decade later.…
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Let’s Learn Lorcana: Wilds Unknown
We are back for another episode of Let’s Learn Lorcana! Mr. Daps is continuing his journey into the trading card game, and while he’s still figuring out the ropes, Ravensburger just sent over a massive blue PR box filled with goodies from the Wilds Unknown set! This incredible release introduces Pixar characters into the Lorcana…
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In Summer! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #823
Welcome back to Geeks Corner! Fresh off the Fourth of July weekend, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear are back in the studio to bust a major Disneyland history myth, share details on upcoming community events, and imagine what happens when a modern pop star meets the Muppets. Episode Highlights Here is what you can look…
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A Double Celebration — Photoniks 1-Year Anniversary & America’s 250th! ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 23
What a milestone! In this very special episode of Photoniks, hosts Mr. Daps and Clocky are pulling out all the stops for a massive double celebration: it’s the one-year anniversary of Photoniks, and they are honoring it alongside America’s 250th semi-quincentennial anniversary! To mark the occasion, the duo gears up in matching Sam Eagle sweatshirts…
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A Pirate’s Life – GEEKS CORNER #822
Welcome back to Geeks Corner! In this action-packed episode, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear celebrate a pirate-themed night as they set sail into a massive lineup of Disney Cruise Line updates, trading card deep dives, and a firsthand review of the highly debated new addition to a classic Disneyland attraction. Here is what you can…