Tag: Puppet
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The Best of Muppets Tonight | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 28, 1997
On this day in 1997, The Best of Muppets Tonight debuted on the Disney Channel. When Carl the Big Mean Bunny eats the pre-recorded show, Gonzo and Rizzo put together a selection of the best clips from Muppets Tonight. Not to be outdone, Statler and Waldorf also host The Worst of Muppets Tonight, showing the…
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Caroll Spinney | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 26, 1933
On this day in 1933, puppeteer Caroll Spinney was born. He was best known for bringing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life on ‘Sesame Street’ for 50 years. Spinney had guest appearances in many Muppet films and television shows, including ‘The Muppet Show,’ ‘The Muppet Movie,’ ‘The Great Muppet Caper,’ ‘The Muppets Take…
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Walt Disney World’s Very Merry Christmas Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 25, 1983
On this day in 1983, the first Walt Disney World’s Very Merry Christmas Parade aired live from the Magic Kingdom. Since then, the broadcast has branched out to include segments from the four Walt Disney World Parks, the Disneyland Resort, all of the international Disney Parks, the Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani. This year, we…
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The Three Caballeros | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 21, 1944
On this day in 1944, the film premiere of ‘The Three Caballeros’ was held in Mexico City. This would be the first time Disney incorporated live-action characters into animated scenes since the ‘Alice Comedies’ in the 1920s. ‘The Three Caballeros’ takes place in seven individual segments with Donald Duck, Panchito Pistoles, and José Carioca exploring…
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Titanic | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 19, 1997
On this day in 1997, the blockbuster ‘Titanic’ was released by 20th Century Fox. It stayed at number one at the box office for 15 weeks. It was the highest grossing film of all time until 2009 when ‘Avatar’ took over the distinction. ‘Titanic’ was nominated for 14 Academy Awards and won 11, including Best…
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Knott’s Spooky Farm 2021 Conjures a Great Family Experience with Entertainment and Halloween Rides
Knott’s Spooky Farm is in full swing at the Knott’s Berry Farm park. This Halloween season overlay of the park is the family friendly sister festival to the Scary Farm that takes over at night. This last weekend was the first of many to catch some family thrills and chills with shows and rides that…
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In the Year of 2021! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1114 (#537)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week is the first episode of 2021 and the GEEKS are excited about what is coming this year. They chat about what is coming this year in the Disney Parks. They also talk about the return of Park Hopping to Walt Disney World Resort, Star Wars: High Republic, and the…
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A New Realm? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1104 (#527)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of fun things happening as the geeks celebrate Halloween and are also joined by good friend Steven. Steven runs a podcast called All the Web’s A Stage. Definitely check it out! Mr. DAPs and Caitie were recently guests on this podcast and…
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Taste of The Future – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1047 (#518)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is quite a bit of ground to cover and an old friend returns. Mr. DAPs and Caitie have a blast geeking out on this show and we hope you’ll join us. Throughout the course of the show, they talk about their experience last weekend at Knott’s Berry Farm…
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Introducing DISNEY THIS DAY
Today DAPS MAGIC would like to introduce a new segment that we will be offering called DISNEY THIS DAY. This daily show is a brief look at Disney’s history that is a little bit wacky. Hosted by Egon Bonkers, it will offer the chance for Disney fans to learn about what happened on this day…
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Puppet Talk Show For Disney+ Being Developed by Jim Henson Co.
A new puppet show is making its way to Disney+. This one won’t be the Muppets though. Instead, it will be coming from the Jim Henson Co. Earth to Ned is a comedic talk show that will be a half-hour long when it arrives on the streaming service. In it, an alien named Ned will…
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Christmas Time is Here – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 811
Welcome to the annual Christmas episode of GEEKS CORNER! There is a lot going on in this expanded episode that includes Christmas geek gift tips, the Iron Cookie competition, a conversation with Adam (he’s a puppet but he doesn’t know that), a wrap battle, and of course the annual musical number. Throw in a gift…
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A Strange Beautiful Night – Geeks Corner – Episode 606
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, it’s time to talk Doctor Strange. Was it a strange movie or did Marvel strike gold? The geeks start off with Cameron trying to describe this movie to young Adam. Then it’s time for a review about this movie from Mr. DAPs and Cameron. Caitie joins in as the…
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Hollywood Shows and Rooms – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
We’re nearing the end of the tour of Hong Kong Disneyland. And before we get there, we’re going to visit a grand show and take a detour out of the park… Mickey and the Wondrous Book Wondrous Book is one of two stage shows located in Hong Kong Disneyland. The second is Festival of the Lion King.…
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Halloween, Disney Legends, & Saving Mr. Banks – DAPs Magic Disney News Update #17
Welcome to this week’s DAPs Magic Disney News Update. We give you the top headlines in about a minute with anchor Egon Bonkers. Here is a look at this week’s headlines in the DAPs Magic Disney News Update: Saving Mr. Banks Trailer: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/07/11/saving-mr-banks-trailer/ Ink & Paint Program Comes to Disneyland: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/07/11/ink-paint-program-comes-to-disneyland/ The Lone Ranger –…
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Disneyland’s Birthday, CALIFORNIA’s New Home & Jungle Book – DAPs Magic Disney News Update #016
Welcome to the DAPs Magic Disney News Update. This is a weekly update of the top Disney news in about a minute. It is anchored by Egon Bonkers. Here are this week’s Disney news headlines: Disneyland Celebrates 58th Birthday With Annual Passholder Events: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/06/29/disneyland-celebrates-58th-birthday-with-annual-passholder-events/ C-A-L-I-F-O-R-N-I-A Letters Arrive at New Home: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/07/01/c-a-l-i-f-o-r-n-i-a-letters-arrive-at-new-home/ D23 Expo announces special…
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Disneyland Star Wars Days, Cars & Magical Maps! – DAPs Magic Disney News Update – Edition 012
Welcome to the DAPs Magic Disney News Update, anchored by Egon Bonkers. Every week, we cover the top Disney headlines in about a minute. Let’s get to the news! Want More Disney videos? Subscribe to the DAPs Magic YouTube Channel here: http://goo.gl/cWy9k Here are this week’s headlines: 2013 Unofficial Star Wars Day Coming to Disneyland:…
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Disneyland Explosion, Pirates Directors, Opa!, D23! – DAPs Magic Disney News Update – Edition 011
Welcome to the DAPs Magic Disney News Update. Every week, anchor Egon Bonkers does a wrap of Disney news in about a minute. Let’s get to the news. Here are this week’s tops Disney news headlines: Disneyland Begins Monstrous Summer: https://dapsmagic.com//?s=Monstrous+Summer Dream Store and Silent Auction to Return to D23 Expo 2013: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/05/30/dream-store-and-silent-auction-to-return-to-d23-expo-2013/ Disney Taps…
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ABC, Princess Merida, Food/Wine, Big Hero 6 – DAPs Magic Disney News Update – Edition 009
Welcome to this week’s DAPs Magic DIsney News Update! There’s quite a bit going on and here are the stories Egon Bonkers covered this week: ABC UNVEILS 2013-14 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/05/14/abc-unveils-2013-14-primetime-schedule/#.UZZOeitgZbY Sip, Savor, Repeat! Fresh Global Tastes Tempt the Palate at 18th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 27-Nov. 11: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/05/14/sip-savor-repeat-fresh-global-tastes-tempt-the-palate-at-18th-epcot-international-food-wine-festival-sept-27-nov-11/#.UZZOlCtgZbY Woody’s All-American Roundup…
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EA & Star Wars, Winnie the Pooh, Archive Treasures – DAPs Magic Disney News – Edition 008
Welcome to this week’s DAPs Magic Disney News Update! We give you the Disney headlines in about a minute. This week, Egon Bonkers is on vacation so Major Tedwardian Minor is standing in. Let’s get to the news. “Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives” Returns to the D23 Expo: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/05/09/treasures-of-the-walt-disney-archives-returns-to-the-d23-expo/ Disney Cruise Line Engages Guests…