Tag: The Muppets
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The Muppets are Magical at Magic Kingdom!
This last year The Muppets descended upon Liberty Square in the Magic Kingdom. With two new shows called Great Moments in American History, The Muppets share two iconic American historical moments. One show shares about the midnight ride of Paul Revere. The other shares the story of the Declaration of Independence. The stories are told…
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Hurricanes, Muppets, and More! – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
Welcome to Great Moments with Mr. DAPs. This week was a VERY busy week in the world of Disney and geek news. With Hurricane Irma bearing down on Florida and Walt Disney World, the parks are being closed. The Muppets are playing at the Hollywood Bowl, Mr. DAPs shares about that. There are also stories…
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Muppets Take the Bowl and Hearts at the Hollywood Bowl!
Tonight The Muppets played the first of three performances at the Hollywood Bowl. Billed as Muppets Take the Bowl, this event was hosted by Kermit the Frog and Bobby Moynihan. They were backed by Thomas Wilkins and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. The night was full of heartwarming moments, surprise celebrity guests, music, and even fireworks!…
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I Have a Bad Feeling About This – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 649
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a LOT of Star Wars to talk about. Star Wars: Episode IX has lost Colin Trevorrow as its director. Star Wars Force Friday II was this last weekend and a lot of cool things came out, including PORGS! The geeks geek out about the Porgs and show…
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Halloween, Kermit, and CHOC Walk! – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
Welcome to this week’s Great Moments with Mr. DAPs! Mr. DAPs was away this week, so Caitie Bear took over to share the highlights of the week with you! This is what we covered: New Halloween Fun, Thrills and Villainous Décor Cast a Spell at Disney California Adventure Park, Sept. 15-Oct. 31: https://dapsmagic.com/2017/08/31/new-halloween-fun-thrills-and-villainous-decor-cast-a-spell-at-disney-california-adventure-park-sept-15-oct-31/ Slinky Dog Dash Ride…
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It’s Time to Meet the Muppet! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 648
Welcome to the weirdest episode of Geeks Corner to date! This week, there is a lot going on in a very warm Geeks Corner set. To start things off, Kermit the Frog has a new voice. The geeks discuss this new talent and how it has changed through the year. It also leads to the…
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Kermit the Frog Returns with New Voice
Kermit is back. After a dramatic transition, Matt Vogel is now the Muppeteer for Kermit the Frog. His first performance was released on YouTube today for a Muppet Thought of the Week. Check out his performance here: What do you think of the new voice of Kermit the Frog?
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Muppet Studios, Hensons, and Whitmire All Share Perspectives on Steve Whitmire’s Dismissal
It’s not easy being green, especially right now. After the departure of Steve Whitmire from The Muppets there has been a lot of chatter about what exactly happened. Puzzles pieces began to fill in however when Whitmire made a statement on his blog. This was followed by both The Muppet Studios releasing a statement and Jim…
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Steve Whitmire Responds to Leaving The Muppets
Steve Whitmire no longer is the performer bringing Kermit the Frog to life. Since 1978, he has been a part of the Muppet family. This no longer is true. As DAPs Magic reported last week, the role of Kermit the Frog has been passed on. Matt Vogel will now be carrying the mantel of Kermit…
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A Concert, an Expo, & a Birthday! – Geeks Corner – Episode 641
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a lot to talk about and not enough time to talk about it! First off, Spider-Man: Homecoming is out and the geeks talk about their experience seeing it. They review the movie and also how Tom Holland did in the title role. Following this, the geeks go…
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Steve Whitmire Says Goodbye to The Muppets
Since 1990, Kermit the Frog has been partnered with Muppeteer Steve Whitmire. This is no longer true. The legendary performer is no longer with The Muppets according to Muppet Mindset and ToughPigs. Whitmire has performed Kermit the Frog, Rizzo the Rat, Statler, Bean Bunny, Beaker and others throughout the years. As The Muppets have been producing…
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Happy Independence Day!
From all of us here at DAPs Magic to all of you, we want to wish a very happy Independence Day! As we remember the meaning of today, we would like to share with you some of our most patriotic videos. Disney’s Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky Patriotic Big…
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For the Love of Disney – Geeks Corner – Episode 620
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This one is a very special episode that was recorded on Valentine’s Day. This week has been a very busy week in the world of the geeks. Disneyland’s Mickey and Friends Parking Structure had several cars catch on fire. The Disneyland Resort raised prices. The geeks shared some Valentine’s Day tips…
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The Muppets Present Great Moments in History: The Declaration of Independence
The Muppets are back and presenting American history daily in Liberty Square in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. They tell the story of the Declaration of Independence in a way that only The Muppets can that is guaranteed to make fans smile. If you haven’t had a chance to see it since they…
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Pigs in Space – The Gravity of the Situation
The Muppets have released the second new episode of Pigs in Space. This time, the episode parodies the movie Gravity with an episode entitled The Gravity of the Situation. Watch it here: Description: Can First Mate Miss Piggy withstand the unknown dangers of space? Can her S.S. Swinetrek crew-mates Captain Link Hogthrob and Dr. Julius…
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DuckTales Oo oo! – Geeks Corner – Episode 611
Welcome to Geeks Corner! As Christmas draws near, it’s time to geek out about Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood! Tyler and Hayley visited over the weekend and brought back a special video for everyone to enjoy. DuckTales has also released a new teaser and the geeks evaluate it along with some of the elements that have…
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Pigs in Space – Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
The Muppets have released the first new episode of Pigs in Space in 20 years. This series brings back the crew of the Swinetrek with First Mate Piggy, Captain Link Hogthrob, and Dr. Julius Strangepork as they come face to face with an unexpected stowaway. Watch Pigs in Space – Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner here:…
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Pigs in Space Getting New Episodes from The Muppets!
The Muppet Show first introduced Pigs in Space during the second season of the show. This Star Trek spoof by the Muppets went on to appear in 32 episodes over the course of four seasons. Now after being on extended leave, the crew of the Swinetrek are returning on the Muppets’ YouTube page. The announcement was…
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The Muppets Kick off The 90th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Muppet fans have plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving if they watch The 90th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC. The Muppets helped kick off this annual tradition with a Macy’s parade centric variation on Hey A Movie! from The Great Muppet Caper. Miss Piggy then joined Savannah Guthrie and Matt Lauer to start the…
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The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History to Arrive at Magic Kingdom in October
The Muppets will be arriving in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom for their new experience The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History. Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and The Great Gonzo will be joining “J.J.” Jefferson and Sam Eagle starting on October 2nd to share exactly what the title implies. Multiple times…
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ABC Network Cancels The Muppets, Agent Carter & More
On Thursday, the ABC Network canceled a slew of cable shows. Across the board, a handful of popular series were cut in lieu of competition with online streaming services and more. According to Entertainment Weekly, Fox and CBS also canceled various shows. Networks will continue to drop shows in the following days. Series canceled under…
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Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem to Play at the 2016 Outside Lands Music Festival
On Tuesday, Muppets fans were giddy with excitement as Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem were announced in this year’s Outside Lands Musical Festival lineup. The event taking place on August 5-7, at the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, will host a variety of acts including Radiohead, Lana Del Rey, Lionel Richie and plenty more. The…
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The Muppets Light the Lights Again!
The Muppets are on a brief winter hiatus but that doesn’t mean that there is nothing to be excited about. As they gear up to return from their winter break next week, The Muppets have taken to YouTube with a new video of an old favorite. This new take on the theme song from the…
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The Muppets S1E7: Pigs in a Blackout – Mr. DAPs’ Review
Running a daily television show is a lot of work and it is beginning to take its toll on Kermit the Frog. This week, The Muppets returns to a somewhat familiar story that feels almost like a home coming. Episode Description Kermit is feeling the pressure at work and is forced to go to a…