Tag: Mr. DAPs
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Two Captains Log: Weekly Review of Orville – Ep. 9
It is time once again for weekly thoughts on the most recent Orville episode. It is starting to wind down for this season and episode 9, “Dominos,” was quite a doozy. Here we go with the epic episode. Design Mr. DAPs: “Overall, it was an enjoyable viewing experience this week from a design perspective. There…
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Lots to Look Forward To – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #618
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the GEEKS talk about of lot of things that they are looking forward to. This comes after a lot of news that came out of San Diego Comic-Con this last weekend. This includes new trailers, new release schedules, and a whole lot more. Join the GEEKS as they talk…
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Birthdays, Openings, Chaperones – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week Mr. DAPs shares the top five stories of the week from the world of Disney and geek! What do you think was the top story of the week? Share in the comments below! DISNEY Reporter Headlines Disneyland Celebrates 67 Years of Magic https://dapsmagic.com/2022/07/disneyland-celebrates-67th-birthday-with-magical-moments-at-castle-main-street-and-town-square/ MagicBand+ to Launch on August…
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Happy Birthday, Disneyland! Here’s a Trolley! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter. Each week, Mr. DAPs shares the top five headlines of Disney and geek news as reported on DAPS MAGIC. Let’s get right into this week’s top five! DISNEY Reporter Headlines Red Car Trolley Returning to Disney California Adventure https://dapsmagic.com/2022/07/red-car-trolley-returning-to-disney-california-adventure-on-july-17/ EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Returns to Walt Disney World…
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It’s an Adventure – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Join Mr. DAPs each week as he goes through the top five Disneya nd geek stories of the week. Let’s get to this week’s top news, shall we? DISNEY Reporter Headlines CHOC Adventure Is The Party Of All Parties To Celebrate 30 Years Of CHOC Walk In The Park https://dapsmagic.com/2022/07/choc-adventure-is-the-party-of-all-parties-to-celebrate-30-years-of-choc-walk-in-the-park/…
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A Patriotic Bayou Adventure? – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week Mr. DAPs shares the top five headlines from the week’s Disney and geek news! Watch below and then share what you think the top story of the week is! We’ll see you in the parks! DISNEY Reporter Headlines The Princess and the Frog Attraction Gets Name and Window…
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Two Captains Log: Weekly Review Of Strange New Worlds And Orville, SNW Ep. 9 & Orville Ep. 5
As Strange New Worlds draws to its season close, it is getting harder and harder to choose between the weekly winners. Also, a category is getting renamed. The next Trek installment will be all animated, so a general ”Design” category seemed more appropriate than ”Special Effects, Makeup…” And with that, let’s get going with ”The…
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Sitting Down with Disney Legend Andreas Deja at The Walt Disney Family Museum
On June 23, 2022, Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece opened at The Walt Disney Family Museum. This beautiful exhibit will be available at the museum until Sunday, January 8, 2023. It was guest-curated by Disney Legend Andreas Deja. The night before the exhibit opened, The Walt Disney Family Museum hosted a special…
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Two Captains Log – Weekly Review of Strange New Worlds and Orville – SNW Ep. 7 & Orville Ep. 3
Here we are again with another week of sci-fi exploration with Mr. DAPs and Murray. This week saw Strange New Worlds (SNW) facing pirates in “The Serene Squall,” while The Orville: New Horizons (OR) faced the “Mortality Paradox.” Without further ado, here are the thoughts on this week’s episodes. Music Mr. DAPs: This week had…
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Too Early for Halloween? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #612
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the GEEKS are excited to talk about Halloween festivities at the Disneyland Resort, among other things. What would you like to see the guests dress as for the Oogie Boogie Bash? Along with talking about Halloween, the GEEKS also talk about Sportscasting… But Not Sports. Along the way, the…
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Thoughts on Kathleen Kennedy After Star Wars Celebration – The Importance of Culture
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast” Peter Drucker once said. This last weekend, I was able to attend Star Wars Celebration and I believe that I saw this quote in action. Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm, seems to have created a culture that has led to this time in history where it is absolutely awesome being…
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Celebrating Star Wars Celebration – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #610
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks are going to be celebrating an incredible weekend at Star Wars Celebration! There was a lot to be excited about and it is a great time to be a Star Wars fan! This includes Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Andor, Willow, Star Tours, and a whole lot…
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There Are Three Churros, Which One Do You Pick?
If you had to choose just one of three delicious and unique churros, which one would you pick? This was the task set before me today when I visited California Churro in Downtown Disney District earlier today. I was invited, along with a couple of others, to taste three new churros at California Churro as…
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Ghost Town, Chipmunks, Star Wars, and Dave Filoni – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #609
Welcome to a very Filoni episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the GEEKS dress in their best Dave Filoni cowboy hats to celebrate Star Wars Celebration. However, there is more to talk about than just Celebration. This week also saw the start of Ghost Town Alive at Knott’s Berry Farm. The GEEKS talk about their…
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30 Years of Mickey’s Imagination – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #608
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week is extra special as Mr. DAPs and Caitie are joined by none other than Doug Marsh. He joins to talk about being at the opening night of Fantasmic! in 1992. Before the show gets there, the GEEKS discuss the return of the Red Car Trolley at Disney California Adventure,…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on Star Wars Nite – The Way it Always Should Be
Throughout the month of may there are three Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite events happening at Disneyland. During these special events, the entire park turns into a big celebration of Star Wars. This is appropriate with Star Wars Celebration arriving at the nearby Anaheim Convention Center later this month. One of the highlights of…
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Looking Back at the Reopening of Disneyland One Year and Thousands of Memories Later
One year ago today Disneyland and Disney California Adventure reopened their gates and guests could once again experience the magic of the parks after an extended closure. This closure lasted 412 days. It was expected to last just a few short weeks. However, things didn’t go as planned. For over a year, fans waited to…
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A Spectacular Weekend – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #605
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks talk about a lot of spectacular things. This includes the return of Nighttime Spectaculars to the Disneyland Resort, Disneyland After Dark: Grad Nite Reunion, some Muppet news, EPCOT news, and the new Lightyear trailer! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of GEEKS CORNER! Join the conversation…
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The Return of Hugs and High Fives – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #604
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot to geek out about! The most exciting thing is that traditional character interactions have returned to the Disneyland Resort. The DAPS MAGIC team was on hand to experience the first day of their return. Mr. DAPs and Caitie share their observations, experiences, and the emotions…
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What a Difference Six Feet Makes – Thoughts on the Return of Traditional Disney Character Interactions to the Disneyland Resort
Today the six-foot social distance guidelines between Disney characters and guests was no longer a thing. With the return of traditional Disney character interactions what a difference six feet makes really became apparent. As guests ran into Mickey’s arms, joked with Gaston, posed with Iron Man, and danced with princesses, the entire feel of Disneyland…
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Mr. Knight and Bruno – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #603
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of ground to cover with new things in the parks and coming to the parks…and beyond. On a rainy Monday night, the new projection show at the Disneyland Resort debuted. A montage accompanied song We Don’t Talk About Bruno on the front of it’s a…
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A Cosmic Kickoff – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #602
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! We are so happy that you are joining us and geeking out with us! This week there are a lot of topics to geek out about. Things start with the return of Disney character meet and greets in U.S. Disney parks, the Disney Cruise Line, and also Aulani. The geeks chat…
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Death on the Nile – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Kenneth Branagh and company bring together another Agatha Christie novel in this adaptation of Death on the Nile. Renowned detective Hercule Poirot is on vacation in Egypt when tragedy strikes aboard a cruise for a honeymoon party for a picture-perfect pair. Poirot must find the murderer before there is nobody left to murder. This is…
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The Perfect Match: LEGO and Star Wars – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #601
Welcome to a very special episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week marks the 300th episode for Caitie as a co-host on the show. It also is a week with LOTS of Star Wars. Not just Star Wars though, also LEGO! There are a lot of fun things to geek out about with the new LEGO…