Tag: Mr. DAPs
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Mr. DAPs’ Favorite Five – Disney Books – December 15, 2019
I really enjoy reading. If you were to see either of my offices you would see that there are books crammed on shelves everywhere! There are quite a few different types of books to be found that range from history, leadership, fiction, food, and of course Disney as well! For this week’s Favorite Five I…
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Candles Were Lit – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Here is a look at this week’s Disney and geek headlines: This week things kick off with an update on Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional. It was narrated by Lin-Manuel Miranda and was impacted by the weather a little bit. In movie news, the first trailer for Ghostbusters: Afterlife was released this…
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Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical at Pantages Theatre Will Melt A Frozen Heart – Mr. DAPs Review
Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical is now showing at the Pantages Theatre. This musical is adapted for the stage from the original hit animated film from 2013. It retells the story, with a few tweaks and added songs, it builds on the heart of the film. This particular show at the Pantages Theatre also introduces…
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Rainy Merriment – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1009 (#480)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of ground to cover throughout the course of the show. This last week during the celebration of Thanksgiving, a new commercial that reunited E.T. with Elliott was shown. In Disney Parks news, Snow White’s Scary Adventures is getting updated at Disneyland. Disney+ is getting a…
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Walt Disney’s Ultimate Inventor: The Genius of Ub Iwerks – Mr. DAPs Book Review
Most Disney fans have a working knowledge of who Ub Iwerks was. Known as the creative collaborator of Walt Disney back in the early days of Disney’s career, Iwerks is known for his work on the early Disney shorts. However, there is so much more to this man than early animation advances. Walt Disney’s Ultimate…
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Mr. DAPs’ Favorite Five- December 1, 2019
There are quite a few fun things going on this week at the Disneyland Resort. Picking just five will be harder to do than normal but I will do my best! Since it has been raining all week and it is going to be raining this coming week, I’m going to pick some of my…
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Frozen or Rain? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1008 (#479)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks have a lot to geek out about and go deep into discussion. Throughout the course of the episode, they talk about the rain coming to the Disneyland Resort and the impact it has. This, of course, leads to a discussion about what are the…
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Frozen Showdown – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Every week we share the top Disney and geek headlines in a brief overview of the news. This week, there is a lot of entertaining things. The arrival of Frozen 2 has people returning to Arendelle with Anna and Elsa as they go on their next adventure.…
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Holidays Are Here! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1007 (#478)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks cover quite a lot of ground throughout the course of the show. This includes the arrival of holidays at the Disneyland Resort. With the arrival of the holidays at the Disneyland Resort also comes candy canes! The geeks also chat about their continued experiences…
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Imagineering Mandalorian – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another weekly edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot to cover with the arrival of Disney+. This new Disney streaming service brought countless titles to screens across the United States. DAPS MAGIC has created a guide for first-time viewers. Highlights are definitely The Mandalorian and The Imagineering Story. At Disneyland,…
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We’re Afraid to Ask – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1004 (#475)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to cover. Along with the topics of the week, the geeks are also dressed for Halloween and play a game. The topics range from Star Wars, including the Mandalorian, to the Muppet Christmas Carol book that is now out and Mr. DAPs reviewed. On top…
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Thanks, 3P0 – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1003 (#474)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to celebrate! First off, the final trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has arrived. The geeks spend some time geeking out about it and analyzing it. Also, Caitie Bear has a birthday that is celebrated on the show. To top it all off,…
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The Lion King – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
The Lion King has returned and this time it is taking a lifelike approach to storytelling. With Jon Favreau helming this movie, this animated classic is getting a similar but different retelling of Simba’s journey to become king. This version of The Lion King utilizes technology to create a feature that looks photorealistic. Once again,…
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil 4DX Theater Experience – Mr. DAPs Review
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, starring Angelina Jolie, is now in theaters. This movie takes place several years after the original. As Prince Phillip and Aurora prepare to wed, there one thing that must be done: meeting the parents! Aurora and Maleficent join Prince Phillip and his parents for a dinner to celebrate the union. It…
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Trailer Crazy – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1002 (#473)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there are a LOT of trailers to cover. There are new trailers for Onward, Jungle Cruise, Frozen 2, and Lady and the Tramp. The geeks then pivot to the first offering of the new segment, Wikipedia Wars! The show wraps up with a discussion about Disney+…
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More Halloween & More Movies! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another weekly edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week there is a lot to cover in the realm of Disney and geek news. In parks news, things start off with last weekend’s incident with the Disney Skyliner at the Walt Disney World Resort. Over at the Disneyland Resort, a new pilot program is…
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Magic Journeys – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 953 (#471)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER, live from Epcot! This week Mr. DAPs is joined by Mikey Really Likey right after the world premiere of Epcot Forever at the Walt Disney World Resort. They discuss this new firework spectacular along with other new offerings coming to Epcot. This includes the new preview center The Epcot Experience. They…
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Two Halloweens – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 952 (#470)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to talk about in regards to Halloween. Parties began at both Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm this last week for the haunted holiday. Disneyland began its Oogie Boogie Bash and Knott’s Berry Farm transformed itself to Knott’s Scary Farm. The geeks talk…
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The Art and Making of The Lion King – Book Review by Mr. DAPs
Jon Favreau and the Walt Disney Studios this summer re-imaged The Lion King and released it to the delight of a whole new generation of Disney fans. The Lion King was one of the biggest animated films of all time when it was originally released in 1994. Now the new CGI version that looks life-like…
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The Art of Disney Costuming: Heroes, Villains, and Spaces Between by Jeff Kurtti – Book Review by Mr. DAPs
The Art of Disney Costuming: Heroes, Villains, and Spaces Between is a fascinating coffee table book that digs into many costumes from across The Walt Disney Company. These costumes come from movies, television, attractions, and more. They are a part of the history of The Walt Disney Company and have been a part of its…
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Saying Goodbye – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 951 (#469)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there are lots of things that are saying goodbye at Disney theme parks. The geeks chat about the transitions in entertainment. At the Disneyland Resort, the Laughing Stock Co. and Pixarmonic Orchestra ended their run this last weekend. At Walt Disney World, the Muppets Present… Great…
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Everybody Scream! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 950 (#468)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, a lot of it is based around Halloween Time arriving at the Disneyland Resort. Before we get to that though, we must stop for a moment and with our friend Bret Iwan a very happy birthday! That’s right, the voice of Mickey Mouse is celebrating another…
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Disney’s Aladdin Disney Signature Collection – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
What is the difference between a street rat and a prince? In Disney’s 1992 animated feature Aladdin, the difference is discovered as the title character goes on a musical journey and discovers who he really is. The movie opens up with a young street rat who is down on his luck and just scraping by,…
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Galactic Geeks! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 949 (#467)
Welcome to a galactic edition of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the episode has a LOT of Star Wars in one form or another in it. From the trailer released at D23 Expo to the man behind the music, the geeks have a lot to talk about from the galaxy far, far away. This includes a…