Tag: Mr. DAPs
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Reopening Has a Plan – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week, there was a lot of news surrounding the reopening plans for Walt Disney World Resort. This impacts just about anyone visiting Walt Disney World this year. Along with the reopening plans, there will also be some other things going on. This includes potentially the NBA,…
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A Year Ago Today – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opens to the Public
One year ago today Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge was opened to the public. The DAPS MAGIC team was there in the very early hours of the morning to be among the first guests streaming into this new land, the largest land expansion at the Disneyland Resort, and enter the world of Star Wars. This new…
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Reopening Time? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1034 (#505)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, it appears there are a lot of things reopening and the geeks talk about this. This includes the reopening of Disney Springs already. Moving forward Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, potentially in California, and more! It’s an interesting and engaging night of discussion in…
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Mr. DAPs’ Mac n’ Cheese with Pulled Pork Recipe – GEEK EATS
Sometimes you stumble on dishes that become instant favorites. For me, that happened this week while sheltering in place and cooking dinner for myself. As I was looking around the kitchen thinking of things I could make ahead of watching the Phat Cat Swing live Instagram show, I found myself inspired. I realized I had…
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Down to Earth – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week, there is surprisingly a lot going on. Furloughs began for The Walt Disney Company. Executives from Disney were named to be on economic task forces for the reopening of a couple of states. The Walt Disney Company also celebrated Earth Day, as did many others. In…
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How’d We Get to 500? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1029 (#500)
Welcome to the 500th episode of GEEKS CORNER! This episode was originally hoped to be a grand celebration of 500 episodes with the geeks and friends together. However, since everyone is still sheltering in place it is done virtually. Despite this setback, the geeks still have a great time geeking out and celebrating some fun…
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Domestic Disney Dark Rides – DAPS MAGIC Live!
DAPS MAGIC Live is a series of live streams where the DAPS MAGIC team discuss and reminisce various topics. The most recent topic was on the dark rides found at the domestic Disney Parks. What’s this mean? The team debated and wrestled with the merits of what made for the best dark ride at any…
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Bob’s Back? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1028 (#499)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks talk about the return of Bob Iger as an active leader of The Walt Disney Company. They also talk about what that means for the company and also Bob Chapek’s role and perception. Over at the Disneyland Resort, Avengers Campus is no longer opening…
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Under-Appreciated? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1027 (#498)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER. This week the geeks all stream in remotely as we continue to stay socially distant. However, being apart doesn’t mean that they can’t geek out together. Through the course of this episode, they geek out about quite a lot. This includes what safety steps Disney will be taking…
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16 Years of Magic – Looking Back at DAPS MAGIC Over the Years
This month DAPS MAGIC is celebrating 16 years of sharing the magic. 16 years ago this month we started a small Yahoo! group that grew to become a website that has readers from around the globe. Through the years, DAPS MAGIC has led to incredible experiences, amazing people, and so many wonderful memories. Through all…
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Furloughed – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another weekly edition of the DISNEY Reporter! This week, Mr. DAPs shares the top Disney and geek headlines. Most of the headlines are on the impact of the coronavirus on The Walt Disney Company. This includes pay for Disney executives, furloughs for non-necessary employees, annual passholder updates, and movie release schedules that are…
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More Closure Updates – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another weekly edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week, there are still quite a few updates regarding closures and potential reopenings of Disney Parks around the globe due to the coronvirus outbreak. This includes news regarding the Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, and also Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii.…
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Star Trek: Picard Season One Live Reaction/Review – DAPS MAGIC Live
Star Trek: Picard season one has concluded. As the show came to an end Mr. DAPs and Murray hopped on YouTube and made a reaction video right after the episode and season ended. To put it simply, the show was a solid season and incredible episode and both liked it a lot. Watch their immediate…
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
He has been there all along, almost always in the shadows. Emperor Palpatine has always been the puppet master of the Dark Side of the Force, manipulating things to achieve his end goal of ultimate power. Thought dead after the events of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Rey, Finn, and Poe find themselves facing…
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Remote Access – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1025 (#496)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks are connecting remotely due to the coronavirus as they make every effort to maintain safety and health. Throughout the course of the episode, they talk about the Disneyland Resort and what the short and longterm effects of COVID-19 will be on it. They also talk about Ahsoka…
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Going Digital – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter where every week we go over the top Disney and geek headlines. This week, there is still a lot covering the impacts of COVID-19. This spans the scop of movies, digital downloads, Disney+, Disney stores, and even the Disney theme parks. There is a lot going in the world of…
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What a Week – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1024 (#495)
Welcome to a very different episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, things have changed a lot in the Disney and geek universe and the geeks spend a lot of time talking about. This includes the closure of Disney parks around the glove. The geeks also talk about St. Patrick’s Day, the day of taping. There…
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Closing Time – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to a very busy edition of the DISNEY Reporter! Much of the news this week surrounds the closure of the Disney Parks around the globe, the Disney Cruise Line, and more due to the coronavirus outbreak. This also has impacted the release date for Disney’s live-action Mulan. On the flip side of things closing,…
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Pixar Does it Again With Onward and 4DX Just Adds to the Emotion (Mr. DAPs Movie Review)
Disclosure: DAPS MAGIC was given complimentary admittance to see Disney and Pixar’s Onward, the thoughts and opinions in this review belong solely to Mr. DAPs. Disney and Pixar’s Onward is now out in theaters. It is about two boys who seek to have one day with their departed father when the younger one, Ian, has…
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Magic Happens – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to a very big news week at the DISNEY Reporter! This week we lead off with a story that will affect the future of The Walt Disney Company as Bob Chapek became the CEO of Disney. There is also news about the new parade at Disneyland, Magic Happens. The Impossible Burger is now going…
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Frozen 2 – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Disclosure: DAPS MAGIC received a review copy of the film complimentary, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Frozen 2 continues on the story of Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven in the next chapter of the story that originated in 2013’s Oscar-Award winning animated feature film Frozen. While things seem to be going great…
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THE DAPSIES 2020 – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1019 (#490)
Welcome to The DAPSIES! Every year GEEKS CORNER presents this illustrious award to deserving recipients across five categories for their contributions to geekdom at large. This is the definitive fast awards show! There aren’t long speeches or music playing anyone off the stage. Instead, just a concise award show that doesn’t take itself too seriously.…
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Back to the 80s – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week we deliver the top Disney and geek headlines as covered by DAPS MAGIC. This week there is a lot going on in news both locally and abroad. At Disneyland, fans dressed up in the 80s best for Disneyland After Dark: 80s Nite. Sporks are now…
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More Magic! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1016 (#487)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot more magic that has arrived at the Disneyland Resort and also will be arriving! This week more concept art was released for the upcoming Magic Happens parade at Disneyland. This week the Disneyland Resort also opened the new Star Wars: Rise of…