Tag: Star Wars
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Halloween vs. Hotels – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 850
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of pitting going on. Halloween has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. Some new dining options are coming to the hotels at the Disneyland Resort. Later this week, a new post by Cameron will also be pitting villains against each other. Keep your…
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Maestro John Williams Celebrates 40 Years Since Making Conducting Debut at the Hollywood Bowl
This weekend John Williams is celebrating 40 years of conducting at the Hollywood Bowl. The famed composer and conductor first conducted the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1978. It also marked his first time conducting for the public. He would go on to become one of the world’s most famous conductors. At the same time, he…
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Adult Beverages Coming to Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort – Thoughts by Mr. DAPs
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be arriving at the Disneyland Resort in 2019. With it, comes new experiences, entertainment, and probably things we haven’t even considered yet. This will be the ultimate immersive Disney experience to date when it opens. Yesterday, it was announced that Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will sell alcohol.…
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Local Watering Hole, Oga’s Cantina Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in 2019 with Adult Beverages
Today it was announced that Oga’s Cantina will be opening in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in 2019. With the announcement on the Disney Parks Blog, more information was released via the Orange County Register. This includes some things that are sure to excite fans. Some other things will change some things at the Disneyland Resort…
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An Incredible Disney Difference – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 848
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks had to get creative due to some computer glitches. However, this didn’t stop the geekiness and they came to the corner. The show starts off with a discussion about this last weekend’s CHOC Walk in the Park. All three geeks participated in it and feel strongly about…
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Matt Smith Heading to A Galaxy Far, Far, Away as He Joins Star Wars: Episode IX Cast!
Doctor Who and The Crown fans who also happen to love Star Wars have reasons to rejoice. Matt Smith is joining the cast of Star Wars: Episode IX. The news came via Variety which reported that Smith’s role will be significant. This news comes from sources who tipped off Variety on this casting news. They…
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Ghost Downtown Disney? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 847
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a LOT of ground for the geeks to cover during the episode. This last week the Disneyland Resort stopped work on a potential hotel that would have been on the grounds to the west of the Monorail in Downtown Disney. This came after issues…
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Artist James Coleman Delights at Snow White to Star Wars – A Disney Fine Art Exhibit at Chuck Jones Gallery
On Saturday, August 18th a special signing event was held at the Chuck Jones Gallery at the Anaheim Gardenwalk. Beyond featuring the artwork of Chuck Jones, this gallery is hosting Snow White to Star Wars – A Disney Fine Art Exhibit. This exhibit showcases artwork from across the many realms of the Walt Disney Company. Snow…
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Poe Dameron and BB-8 are Joined by New Character Kazuda Xiono in First Star Wars: Resistance Trailer
The first trailer for Star Wars: Resistance has been released. In it, there are some familiar faces that return and some new faces that are introduced. Star Wars: Resistance debuts on Sunday, October 7 (10 p.m. EDT/PDT) on Disney Channel, DisneyNOW, and Disney Channel VOD. More airings will be found after on Disney XD. Star Wars:…
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Return of the Director – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week, we cover the top Disney and geek headlines. This week things lead off with a silly old bear. Christopher Robin is now in theaters. The world premiere was held at Walt Disney Studios. It included the dedication of Stage A to the Sherman Brothers. Roger…
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J.J. Abrams Shares Photo as Star Wars: Episode IX Begins Production
Star Wars: Episode IX began production on August 1, 2018. The last of the Skywalker saga, Abrams will be completing the newest trilogy of Star Wars movies. As production began, J.J. Abrams shared on social media a photo from the set. In the caption, he shared his different emotions about starting this movie. Bittersweet starting…
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The Bug’s Land Challenge – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 844
Welcome to a very warm episode of GEEKS CORNER! The heat wave continues and the geeks are ready to brave it to geek out with you! This week there is quite a lot to cover and the geeks get right into it, after geeking out about cats. Then they move on to Star Wars: Episode…
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Cast Announced for Star Wars: Episode IX as Production Begins August 1
The cast for Star Wars: Episode IX has been announced ahead of production beginning on August 1st. The movie, being directed by J.J. Abrams will see the return of multiple characters. This includes the newer cast that has come to the new trilogy. There also will be familiar, and perhaps unexpected, faces coming to the…
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More of the Force – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 843
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of ground to cover and the geeks get right into it. San Diego Comic-Con brought news of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Kim Possible, and DuckTales! Mickey Mouse also is getting a new portrait for his 90th birthday. In the parks, Disney…
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars is Returning to Finish its Unfinished Story!
This week at San Diego Comic-Con Star Wars: The Clone Wars celebrated its 10th anniversary with a panel. While this panel was expected to be a look to the past, it was a happy surprise when it pivoted to look forward. During the panel, Dave Filoni announced that Star Wars: The Clone Wars will be returning.…
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Solo: A Star Wars Story Flying Home Digitally on Sept. 14 and on Blu-ray Sept. 25
The latest Star Wars movie will soon be viewable at home by Star Wars fans. Solo: A Star Wars Story will be coming home digitally on September 14th. It will be available on blu-ray on September 25th. This is the origin story of the galaxy’s favorite scoundrel and his legendary first mate. It also introduces…
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STAR WARS: DROIDOGRAPHY, the Definitive Droid Book Coming Just In Time For Christmas!
This definitely is the book you are looking for if you love the Star Wars droids. Star Wars: Droidogrophy is the definitive book will be coming to bookstores/websites on November 6th. This book is dedicated to answering the question: Where would Star Wars be without droids? This book is the ultimate in-universe guide to droids…
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New Way to Register for runDisney Races Incorporates My Disney Experience Plus Important Dates for Registering
runDisney has implemented a new way of registering for its races that also incorporates the My Disney Experience site and app from Walt Disney World. Old Ways Previously for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World half marathons/marathons, runDisney used Active.com as its registration process. Those wishing to run would head to the runDisney site, click…
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The Last Jedi is Back! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 840
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks have quite a lot to cover. Things start off with a discussion about Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Train. This attraction will be coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2019. New concept art has been released and the geeks analyze. Star Wars: The Last Jedi has come to…
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Why “The Last Jedi” is the Most Star Wars Movie to Date: A Defense
Okay, first, a content warning: This write-up is 100% a direct response to the extreme outpouring of hate certain “fans” have had, and continue to have about Rian Johnson’s addition to the episodic story of Star Wars. There are numerous, caps-lock-taped-down, furious rants decrying the personal attack the movie was to their senses. I think…
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GEEKS Against Bullying – We Stand With Kelly Marie Tran
“That’s how we’re gonna win. Not fighting what we hate, saving what we love.” – Rose Tico This week Star Wars actor Kelly Marie Tran has deleted all of her Instagram posted after being harassed mercilessly. DAPS MAGIC and the GEEKS CORNER team feel that it is time to start making a change in the fan community. It…
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Learn More About the Immersive Star Wars Resort from a Galaxy Far, Far Way Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
Last summer, the dream to immerse yourself further into the Star Wars universe became one step closer to becoming a reality! At D23, attendees were delighted to find out the Walt Disney World Resort was getting an exciting new hotel expansion, one that would be an extension of Galaxy’s Edge, opening later this year. Today, Disney released new…
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Details About Black Spire Outpost on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Planet Batuu Revealed at Star Wars: Galactic Nights
The village on the planet Batuu in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge now has a name. Last night at Star Wars: Galactic Nights, it was revealed that this is the Black Spire Outpost. During a panel discussion, Imagineer Margaret Kerrison shared about this outpost. The discussion also covered the history of the village along with how…
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Successfully Solo Together – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another week of DISNEY Reporter, covering Disney and geek news in a quick and easy way for you to digest. This week there is a lot of exciting news to be found in all areas of DAPS MAGIC’s coverage. Solo: A Star Wars Story is now in theaters and the opening timeline of…