Tag: Review
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2013 Disney Stories Countdown #1: Disney Infinity
It all comes down to this! The top Disney story of 2013! Here it is! Disney Infinity! What? Why Disney Infinity? I know it could seem like the odd choice of all Disney stories, but this is the little game that could. A lot was riding on this game’s success. Disney Interactive went into a…
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2013 Disney Stories Countdown – #5: Saving Mr. Banks and Frozen
It’s almost 2014! To commemorate the turning of the calendar here are some of the top stories (in my opinion) of this past year. Today starts it off with the movie releases of Frozen and Saving Mr. Banks. The reason for these being in the top, and specifically out of all movie releases from Disney,…
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Saving Mr. Banks – Thoughts By Mr. DAPs
Yes, I’m late to the game but I finally was able to see Saving Mr. Banks tonight. Sometimes life gets in the way of things we’d really love to do but I’m happy to say that Saving Mr. Banks was definitely worth the wait. This is a movie build around the negotiations with P.L. Travers…
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The Lone Ranger – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
Bring up The Lone Ranger and many people think of an old black and white television show with a masked cowboy and sidekick Tonto. This show never really got into the origin of this partnership or the origin of the man in the mask. In this film, Armie Hammer plays The Lone Ranger and Johnny…
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Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
Mary Poppins is one of the crowning achievements of Walt Disney and his team of magic makers. It now is coming home so families can enjoy it on blu-ray disc for the very first time with the Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition. Mary Poppins is the story of a British family who find out what…
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Disney’s Planes – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
Dusty (Dane Cook) is a crop duster who wants to be more. He wants to be a race plane. He dreams about racing as he daily flies over fields. He practices his race moves by dodging in and out of trees. His dreams of being a racer seem to hit a dead end though when…
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Monsters University – Blu-ray Combo Pack Review by Mr. DAPs
Mike (Billy Crystal) and Sulley (John Goodman) are legends in at Monsters Incorporated. The dream scream team wasn’t always legendary. In fact, they weren’t even always friends. Monsters University answers the questions of how this dynamic duo came together. As the title suggests, they meet at college. For Mike, college is a dream come true…
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Once Upon A Time In Wonderland – First Review
Tonight was the premier of the new series spinoff of the already hit Once Upon A Time. This series takes the classic Alice in Wonderland tale and gives it the OUAT treatment. A lot is taken from the book, the cartoon movie, and still other sources. But, all of it is not quite what one…
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The Neighbors: The Complete First Season – DVD Review by Mr. DAPs
Imagine moving into a neighborhood in New Jersey to find the neighbors… a bit different. They color coordinate. The speak in unison. They drive golf carts and move together. Oh yea, did I mention that when they clap their true identities as aliens are revealed? In The Neighbors, this is the situation that is set…
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Disney Infinity Toy Box App
Disney Infinity is now a month old, though it feels shorter. But, that’s just because it seems so expansive! With the month old anniversary of the release, Disney has released a Toy Box app for iOS this last week. Ever since I started playing Infinity, I have been anticipating this app. The Disney Infinity Toy…
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Iron Man 3 – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
Tony Stark is Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) . The question about what that really means though and what his identity really is haunts Stark. After the events of The Avengers, Tony Stark finds himself questioning everything. He is a man driven by fear, projecting fearlessness. He is holding on tightly to what he loves…
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Disney Infinity – Is It Worth Getting?
It was announced three years ago, and has finally arrived! Disney Infinity has debuted on most current game systems. But, is it worth getting? Here’s a review of the newest Disney game… What Is It? First things first, this game is not just a game. I’d call it a system. It has a game. It…
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Disneyland and Walt Disney World Official Album 2013 Review
This week, the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort released two new albums with music from parks featured in the resorts. It has been a few years since the last ones, and here’s a review of what you’ll find… Disneyland Returning Tracks The majority of both albums feature songs that have been on previous…
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Disney Planes Video Game – Wii U Review
Disney Planes has been released on the Nintendo consoles. Here’s a look at the Wii U version… Graphics One of the things that is probably noticed first of any game is how does it look? This game has a fairly good look to it. It’s not too cartoony, but that may also be a…
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The Muppet Movie: Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
The Muppet Movie: Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition Nearly 35 years ago Kermit and the gang made their foray onto the big screen in The Muppet Movie. This is the movie that shares the story of how The Muppets originally came together and journeyed to Hollywood. It is a movie about dreaming, friendship, and perseverance.…
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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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The Lone Ranger – Review
It’s been over a week since the movie premiered, but here is a review of the new Disney film with Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer. The Music Hans Zimmer of Sherlock Holmes, Pirates of the Caribbean, Inception and other movie fame supplied the soundtrack to this incarnation of the Lone Ranger. I don’t think it…
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Tiki Room Monsters Stitch New Groove D23 Costumes Heat – DAPs Magic Disney News Update #015
Welcome to the weekly DAPs Magic Disney News Update. There is lots to cover so let’s get to the news. Here are this week’s headlines: Surviving Disneyland in the Heat: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/06/27/surviving-disneyland-in-the-heat/ Lilo and Stitch: 2-Movie Collection – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/06/26/lilo-and-stitch-2-movie-collection-blu-ray-review-by-mr-daps/ The Emperor’s New Groove: 2-Movie Collection – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs:…
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The Emperor’s New Groove: 2-Movie Collection – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
The Emperor’s New Groove: 2-Movie Collection – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs The Emperor’s New Groove and Kronk’s New Groove are being released on Blu-Ray. In The Emperor’s New Groove, Emperor Kuzco (David Spade) is turned into a lama by his advisor Yzma (Eartha Kitt). He is forced to befriend Pacha (John Goodman) who’s house…
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Monsters University – A Review by Mr. DAPs
Most people know Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) and James P. Sullivan (John Goodman) as that inseparable and successful duo from Monsters Inc. However, they weren’t always best friends. In Monsters University, the story is told of how Mike and Sully became the scream team seen in Monsters Inc. Mike Wazowski has a dream to be a scarer. Ever…
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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…
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Iron Man 3 – A Review by Wizard Victor
Iron Man 3 armored up into theaters yesterday and it is already considered a hit, with 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and favorable reviews from some of the harshest critics. Well, I had the opportunity to attend a screening of the film on Tuesday, alongside other critics of Chicago. So how … The post Iron Man…
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Star Wars Weekends, Happiness is Here Parade, and More! – DAPs Magic Disney News – Edition 006
Want More Disney news? Subscribe to DAPs Magic’s YouTube channel here: http://goo.gl/cWy9k Welcome to this week’s edition of DAPs Magic Disney News. We give you the Disney News in about a minute! This week’s articles include: Safety Prompts Ride Closures at Disneyland Over Weekend: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/04/15/safety-prompts-ride-closures-at-disneyland-over-weekend/ Wings of Life Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/04/16/wings-of-life-blu-ray-review-by-mr-daps Summer…
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Wings of Life Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
Wings of Life is the most recent presentation of documentaries by Disneynature. Narrated by Meryl Streep, Wings of Life is a “look at butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, bats and flowers is a celebration of life” It takes the viewer on a trip around the globe both far and near on this beautiful and colorful journey. Picture…