Tag: The Muppets
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Sunday Spotlight: The Great Movie Ride
The Great Movie Ride was an opening day attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The nearly 22-minute attraction was a celebration of the history of movies. It included famous scenes from iconic movies as guests re-lived some of cinema’s most memorable moments. It was inside the recreation of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Origins…
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Fresh Smurf of Bel Air! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 920 (#438)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a ton to cover! The geeks start with news about the upcoming live-action Aladdin movie. They then pivot to the sad news of the death of Ron Miller, former CEO and President of The Walt Disney Company. At Disney California Adventure, World of Color is returning later…
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Play the Music! The Muppets are Set to Come to Disney+ Streaming Service in 2020
Muppets fans rejoice! It is once again time to play the music and light the lights! We are excited to announce that the Muppets are making a comeback to Disney+ streaming service! Fans had been assuming (or hoping) that some of their favorite Disney properties would make their way on to the new streaming service…
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See Kermit the Frog in Live Production of The Wonderful Winter of Oz at Pasadena Civic Auditorium
Most people have heard of the Wizard of Oz. From now until December 30th, the Pasadena Civic Auditorium will be showing The Wonderful Winter of Oz. This is a holiday version of the classic tale made immortal by Judy Garland. This time, however, the story told in the traditional British Family Pinto style. In this…
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Muppet Guys Talking Shares the Magic Behind The Muppets! – Review by Mr. DAPs
Since the 1950s, Jim Henson’s Muppets have delighted fans from around the globe with their vibrant personalities, friendships, and adventures. What started off as puppets on a local Saturday morning TV show led to late night appearances, their own television shows, movies, and more! The magic behind The Muppets has fascinated Muppet fans for decades…
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Join the Muppets as They Bring their Live Extravaganza to Europe for the First Time
For the first time in the history of The Muppets, fans can join their favorite gang in Europe this summer! The O2 in the UK will host The Muppets and all their crazy antics, which will be a huge extravaganza not to miss! The live show will follow the original format of The Muppet Show. Led by Kermit…
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New Video Showcases Music of Muppet Babies Along With Statler and Waldorf!
Muppet Babies is getting closer and closer to returning to television. The new Disney Channel show will be debuting on March 23rd. As this date gets closer, more clips and previews of what will be seen continue to be released. The newest showcases a musical number from the show along with the world’s most famous…
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Muppet Babies Releases Soundtrack and Debut Date!
It is a good time to be a fan of The Muppets. It appears that there will be a reboot of The Muppets on the upcoming Disney streaming service. Muppet Babies is also on its way to Disney Junior! Disney Junior has also released just when exactly Muppet Babies will debut. There will be two…
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A Colorful News Week! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter! There is news this week from Disneyland, Walt Disney World, the world of television (both Descendants 3 and The Muppets), and even Star Wars! We hope you enjoy this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter. Please let us know what you think of the stories and our story…
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Reboot of The Muppets Coming to Disney’s Streaming Service
Disney is creating a streaming service that will be available next year and will be competing with services like Netflix. This new streaming service will be full of Disney content. Some of this already exists, and others will be new. Disney is already known to be working on a live-action Star Wars television show and…
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New Muppet Babies Theme Song to be Sung by Hamilton’s Renée Elise Goldsberry
The Muppets are coming back to television this March! The reimagined Muppet Babies will be appearing on Disney Junior and features a new main character added to the group and a new version of the theme song! This version of the classic Muppet Babies theme will be sung by Tony Award-winner and Broadway star of Hamilton…
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On March 16 ‘Muppet Guys Talking’ Reveals the Secrets, Spirit, and Sense of Fun That Created the World’s Most Beloved Characters
NEW YORK (January 24, 2018) – For decades, the secrets of one of the most successful and acclaimed creative endeavors the world has ever known have been locked away, but on March 16 the safe will be cracked open as the documentary Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched explores how remarkable creativity was allowed to grow…
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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…