Tag: Mr. DAPs
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A Spirited Geekmas – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #639
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This is the last week of Geekmas, well before Geekmas!? I don’t know, we made the whole thing up anyway so it is what it is. Whatever it is, this is the week that leads up to Christmas/Geekmas and the week after the big Geekmas episode! As has been the trend…
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Geekmas Time is Here – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #638
Welcome to the Geekmas of GEEKS CORNER! Every year, the Geeks take a night to celebrate the spirit of the season and just have a night of geeky fun. This year is no different. Throughout the course of the show there is music, there are puppets, some incredible Geekmas gifts, games, and more! This also…
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PICTORIAL: A Rainy Monday Morning at Disneyland During the Holidays
This morning was a rainy morning at Disneyland. Seeing the weather report, I made my way into the park and entered shortly after rope drop. The rain was very light and so were the crowds as I made my way onto Main Street, USA. Unlike the rain yesterday, the rain was coming down fairly straight…
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Geekmas is Coming! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #637
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week is the second week of Geekmas! This week the Geeks enjoy talking about their weekend at Disneyland and the Candlelight Processional. This included seeing Bob Iger return to the Disneyland Resort on Saturday. The Geeks talk about how Viola Davis was as a narrator and also their favorite narrators…
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Last Geekmas – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #636
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week is the first week of GEEKMAS and the Geeks have a blast with a new segment called “The Ornament of the Week.” Before getting into the show, however, they chat about rescue animals and a certain puppy that needs rescuing. Then the discussion turns to Bob Iger’s town hall…
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Goodbye Bob, Hello Bob – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #635
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, the Geeks have a discussion about Bob Iger taking over the role of CEO at The Walt Disney Company and Bob Chapek’s departure. The geeks talk about what happened and also where they think things will go moving forward. This is followed by a brief discussion of Mickey: The…
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A Rainy Geeky Night – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #633
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! Tonight is a wet and cool night outside the corner and the Geeks come together to geek out in the corner which is cozier than ever. The show starts off with Mr. Daps and Caitie talking about Ashley Eckstein’s new book, Star Wars Everday. They then pivot to talk about 24…
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Seasonal Crossover – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #632
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of ground to cover as Disneyland moves from its Halloween Time celebrations to celebrating the Holidays in a week and a half. Before saying goodbye to Halloween, the Geeks talk about meeting Elsa Bloodstone and Werewolf by Night in Avengers Campus last week. They also…
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Halloween Who? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #631
Welcome to the Halloween episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the Geeks not only celebrate Halloween with some fun segments, they also have a lot to talk about. This includes the arrival of MagicBand+ at the Disneyland Resort, Doctor Who heading to Disney+, the new Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania trailer, and the trailer for…
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When Two Holidays Collide – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #630
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the Geeks talk about the collision of holidays at the Disneyland Resort. They also talk about some of their favorite Halloween programs. On of these is the new Werewolf by Night, now on Disney+. The Geeks also talk about the arrival of Mickey Mouse One: Walt’s Plane at the…
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Two Captains Log: Star Trek: Lower Decks – S3E7
Here we are again at another episode from Lower Decks. “A Mathematically Perfect Redemption” had the return of Peanut Hamper, a very bad Exocomp. She manages to crash onto a supposedly pre-warp planet, but it turns out has ships that scavengers try to take. That scheme is due to Peanut as she tries to get…
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Hocus Pocus 2 – Review by Mr. Daps
The Sanderson Sisters are back 29 years after they last terrorized Salem. Once again, they are on a mission to find a way to stay alive after the sun rises and the power of the black flame wanes. Once again, they are up against teenagers who seek to stop them from their terrifying plans. Once…
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Two Captains Log: Star Trek: Lower Decks – S3E6
It’s time once again for a Two Captains Log with the a review of Star Trek: Lower Decks. This time we get a rather long awaited episode of the season where the crew visits Deep Space Nine. Captain Freeman must negotiate with the Karemma to start trade between quadrants. Meanwhile, Tendi runs into an Orion…
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40 Years of EPCOT – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #628
Welcome to another bicoastal episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week Mr. DAPs is coming from Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort and Caitie from California. This week is dedicated primarily to EPCOT, which celebrated its 40th anniversary on October 1, 2022. Mr. Daps shares about the festivities of the day. This includes a special ceremony, merchandise, foods,…
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Into the Eye of the Storm – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #627
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! In this episode, Mr. Daps is in Florida at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort ahead of Hurricane Ian. He gives a tour of part of the resort during this show. The Geeks also talk about the arrival of The Incredible Hulk at Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. There is a new…
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Two Captains Log: Star Trek: Lower Decks – S3E5
Here we are at another review of the most recent episode of Lower Decks. This episode, “Reflections,” saw some flips in characters. Rutherford finally found out why his implants glitch, and with it found an old personality. Mariner tried to keep it cool while recruiting for Starfleet. Boimler became more like Mariner in the process…
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What If Ghost Peppers? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #626
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot of fun to be had! The GEEKS talk about the new show. First off, Eudora’s Chic Boutique featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Secrets is now open in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. The GEEKS talk about this new location and other things coming that are connect to…
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Ghost Pepper Nachos – A Food Review by Mr. DAPs
It isn’t often that I sit down and write a food review. However, today is one of those rare days where I sit and recount and review a specific food item at the Disneyland Resort. In this case, it is the Ghost Pepper Nachos that are currently a seasonal offering at Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk…
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Two Captains Log: Weekly Review of Star Trek: Lower Decks S3E4
It is time for the Two Captains Log with a look at Lower Decks most recent episode. This episode saw the lower decks group try for quarters of their own, while the engineers of the Cerritos try to relax. Of course, chaos and comedy ensue and here are the thoughts on “Room For Growth.” Music…
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D23 Expo 2022 – Day Two Recap
Day two of D23 Expo 2022 was memorable, to say the least. With lots of news coming from Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, 20th Century Studios, and Disney General Entertainment, there were lots of moments for entertainment fans! It was also the place to be for any fans of The Muppets. Throughout the course of the day,…
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D23 Expo 2022 – Day One Recap
Day One of the D23 Expo was a very busy day. There were panels of all sizes to be found on different stages and also at different pavilions throughout the expo. The day began with an opening ceremony that was a part of the Disney Legends Ceremony. During this ceremony, Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced…
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A Weekend of Adventures – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #623
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the GEEKS are anticipating a very warm weekend as the show gets started. They chat about how to combat the heat that is supposed to reach triple digits. As they pivot into the main portion of the show, they take a moment to remember Disney Legend Ron Logan. Logan…
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Legen… Wait for It… Dary – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #622
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot to geek out about. Before getting into the topics for the show, the GEEKS chat about the process of renewing their Magic Keys this last week. They also talk about what they think might happen with renewals in the future. In the main portion of…
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Magic Keys and Magical Music – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #621
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week it’s all about the Magic Keys! First off, the GEEKS chat about the updated Magic Key program at Disneyland. This includes perspective on the program, a look at the new prices and policies, and also a quick comparison of the Magic Keys. The second half of the show is…