Magic Key Changes & Disney Believe Reveals

Welcome to another magical episode of Geeks Corner! In this installment, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear return with special trivia, holiday magic, global snacks, and a very festive round of everyone's favorite unmagical game. What We Cover in This Episode:The 60-Foot Disneyland Christmas Tree Fact: Mr. Daps kicks off the show with some mind-blowing Disneyland horticulture trivia—revealing that the iconic park Christmas tree sits 60 feet above ground and is anchored 5 feet below the ground, sparking Katie's passionate (and ongoing) campaign for a dedicated horticulture panel at the next D23 event. Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Preview: The hosts take a brief look at the festive decor going up across Disneyland and Disney California Adventure ahead of the holiday season launch, marveling at the seasonal trees and the contrast of holiday magic against the park's atmosphere. Disney's "The Invisible Horse" Holiday Short: The duo reviews Disney's heartwarming new holiday short, The Invisible Horse, praising its classic Disney emotional resonance, timeless message about childlike wonder, and subtle easter eggs. Global Dorito Tasting: Continuing the "Year of Doritos" tradition, the hosts unwrap and taste-test Late Night Loaded Taco Doritos, debating whether the flavor hits the mark or tastes a bit too much like taco seasoning and sad lettuce. Apple TV's The 12 Days of Snoopy: The team reacts to the trailer for Apple TV's upcoming Peanuts holiday special, discussing why Snoopy being put on the naughty list makes total sense because, let's be honest, he's a lovable menace. Christmas Edition "Not So Magical Markup": It's time for our favorite game show! We test our pricing skills on holiday merchandise—including Chip and Dale light-up figures, a Stitch Christmas tree statue, Bobble Bar Mickey earrings, Minnie Mouse tree ear headbands, and a Precious Moments Pluto's Christmas tree figure—culminating in a wild, price-is-right style finish. Connect With Us & Community Links:Read the Latest News: Catch all the positive Disney, park, and geek news as it happens at DapsMagic.com. Join the Post-Show (Daps After Dark): Head over to Daps Magic HQ at dapshq.com immediately following the broadcast to hang out with our community and hear about our upcoming Geekmas planning! Subscribe on YouTube: Hit subscribe on our YouTube channel so you never miss park walkthroughs, holiday season updates, and more. Make it a great week, keep kind, and we'll see you around the corner!

n this episode of Geeks Corner, Mr. Daps and Kate are joined by special guest Clocky from Sent from Disneyland to break down resort updates, classic Disney trivia, and some heated fandom dilemmas. What We Cover in This Episode:Patrick Stewart's Disneyland Secret: The hosts kick off the show with surprising park trivia—discussing how Sir Patrick Stewart voiced the Magic Mirror in the Snow White - An Enchanting Musical production at the Fantasyland Theatre from 2004 to 2006. 26 Days of Thanksgiving: The team introduces the return of Daps Magic's "26 Days of Thanksgiving" series, sharing what they are most thankful for across the Disney parks and studios (including Disneyland's classic steam trains and the comforting small-town vibe provided by the cast members). Disneyland Resort Infrastructure Updates: The trio breaks down recent temporary changes to hotel drop-off and pickup locations moving near Downtown Disney, security flow adaptations, and the opening of the brand-new seating area at Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree. Global Dorito Tasting: The group samples Cool Ranch Doritos while imagining a Victorian child's reaction to Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Tacos. The Ultimate Disney "This or That": The hosts play a rapid-fire dilemma game debating live-action remakes vs. bad animated sequels, classic dark ride demolitions (Snow White vs. Peter Pan), coaster re-themes, the Eisner vs. Iger eras, and a hypothetical "IP Extinction Event" between Marvel and Star Wars. Connect With Us & Community Links:Read the Latest News: Check out all the positive Disney and geek news as it happens at DapsMagic.com. Join the Post-Show (Daps After Dark): Head over to Daps Magic HQ at dapshq.com immediately following the broadcast for bonus content, Muppets-at-Walmart workplace theories, and community chat! Connect with Clocky: Find Clocky on Instagram and listen to Sent from Disneyland or Photonix on Spotify. Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our channel for new video uploads, park coverage, and upcoming holiday season updates! Make it a great week, keep kind, and we'll see you around the corner!

Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear celebrate the 60th television debut anniversary of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, taste-test some unique hot honey pizza-flavored Doritos brought straight in from Illinois, and dive into the latest Disney, Marvel, and Muppet news. What We Cover in This Episode:Bountiful Valley Brews Update: We break down the concept art and mobile-order details for the upcoming Bountiful Valley Brews beverage location coming soon to Disney California Adventure.Bob Iger's Second Book Announced: We react to the official description of Bob Iger’s upcoming book detailing his return as CEO to steer Disney through financial hurdles and leadership transitions.Avengers: Doomsday World Series Teaser: We chat about the endearing and charming new Marvel teaser starring real MLB players (like Freddie Freeman and Randy Arozarena) ahead of the movie's December release.Global Dorito Tasting: Caitie reviews "Max de Crunch Gou" sour cream Doritos from a Parisian supermarket, followed by our live on-air taste test of the hot honey pizza-flavored chips.Muppet Christmas Carol Walmart Holiday Special: We celebrate the brand-new Muppet holiday commercial for Walmart that feels like a spiritual return of The Muppet Christmas Carol (complete with star-studded cameos and Muppet magic)!Music of Epcot Vinyl Release: We share our thoughts on the newly released Epcot past-and-present vinyl record, highlighting its crisp audio clarity and favorite tracks.Connect With Us & Community Links:Read the Latest News: Check out all the positive Disney and geek news as it happens at DapsMagic.com.Join the Post-Show (Daps After Dark): Head over to Daps Magic HQ at dapshq.com immediately following the broadcast for bonus content and community chat!More About Geeks Corner: For episode archives, show updates, and more, visit geekscorner.live.Support Our CHOC Walk Team: Help make a difference for the kids and families at CHOC by visiting chocwalk.org/dapsmagic.Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our channel for new video uploads, park coverage, and holiday season updates!Make it a great week, keep kind, we'll see you in the parks.

Welcome to Geeks Corner! On this special episode, join Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear as they geek out about the week's Disney and positive stuff! This week, they also add some Halloween magic to the show as they reveal their Halloween costumes for 2026! While all this happens, the conversation covers the Disney Imagination for Disney Cruise Line Japan, snow arriving on Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, a Moana actor heading to the Spaceship Earth pilot, and the scariest Disney characters! We hope you enjoy this week's episode of Geeks Corner! We also hope you'll wish Caitie Bear a very happy 30th birthday! We'll see you 'round the Corner!THE WEEK IN GEEKDisney Cruise Line Japan Reveals Name for Ship https://dapsmagic.com/2026/10/name-of-first-disney-cruise-line-japan-ship-revealed/Snow Arrives on Sleeping Beauty Castle https://dapsmagic.com/2026/10/snow-falls-on-sleeping-beauty-castle-at-disneyland-3/Moana is Heading to Spaceship Earth? https://dapsmagic.com/2026/10/disneys-spaceship-earth-finds-its-leads/Favorite Halloween Programs on Disney+ https://dapsmagic.com/2026/10/top-5-halloween-favorites-on-disney-daps-magic-disney-and-positive-stuff/

Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks chat about some of the changes for Magic Keys at the Disneyland Resort, the pricing adjustments (or lack thereof) at Disneyland Resort, and talk about the Disney Believe reveal last week from the Disney Cruise Line. This includes a discussion about who exactly this new ship is for. They also taste a new flavor of Doritos as part of the ‘Year of Doritos.’ We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Geeks Corner! Please join the conversation in the comments below or at Daps Magic HQ! We’ll see you ’round the Corner!THE WEEK IN GEEKMagic Key No-Show Policy Dropped  https://dapsmagic.com/2026/10/disneyland-resort-drops-magic-key-no-shows-and-adds-same-day-reservation-modifications/ New Prices for Tickets at Disneyland Resort, No New Prices for Magic Keys https://dapsmagic.com/2026/10/disneyland-resort-raises-some-prices-while-maintaining-others/ Disney Believe Details Revealed https://dapsmagic.com/2026/10/disney-cruise-line-reveals-new-details-about-disney-believe/ Year of Doritos Taste Test

Welcome to the first episode of the 17th season of Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks celebrate the 16th anniversary of Daps Magic’s flagship web show on the actual date that the first episode went up in 2010. Throughout the course of the episode, there are some looks back at the past, the future, and also current events in the realm of Disney and positive stuff. This includes the heat at Disneyland, new pin vending machines, a new anniversary DOLE Whip Float, the return of Mickey’s Mix Magic, and a familiar voice coming to Walt Disney World’s new Carousel of Progress. Harry Larry, one of the penguin interns for Daps Magic, also challenges Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear to a quest that involves Doritos. He also sings a song!? Check it all out in this week’s episode of Geeks Corner! Join the conversation in the comments or over at DapsHQ.com. We’ll see you ’round the corner!The Week in GeekSurviving Heat at Disneyland https://dapsmagic.com/2026/10/guide-surviving-the-heat-at-the-disneyland-resort-2/ – Where do you go to survive heat at Disneyland?New Pin Vending Machines Arrive at Disneyland Resort https://dapsmagic.com/2026/10/new-pin-vending-machines-appear-at-disneyland-resort/ Disney and DOLE Celebrate 50 Years of Collaboration with Special DOLE Whip Float https://dapsmagic.com/2026/10/disney-dole-celebrate-50-year-collaboration-with-hoa-aloha-float-at-disneyland/ Mickey’s Mix Magic Returning to Disneyland This Fall https://dapsmagic.com/2026/10/mickeys-mix-magic-returning-to-disneyland-this-fall/  – Favorite fireworks show ever? Familiar Voice Added to Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress Update at Magic Kingdom https://dapsmagic.com/2026/10/familiar-voice-added-to-walt-disneys-carousel-of-progress-update-at-magic-kingdom/

This week on Geeks Corner, hosts Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear kick off the show celebrating the anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation's 1987 debut before diving into a packed slate of Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars news: Zombie Cap & Spooky Additions at Oogie Boogie Bash: The hosts react to Zombie Cap’s triumphant return during D23 night at Oogie Boogie Bash. Caitie advocates for more genuinely scary elements at DCA Halloween events—such as bringing back Werewolf by Night or leveraging Villains Grove—while Mr. Daps offers ideas on how to balance higher-intensity scare zones with family-friendly crowds. Bluey’s Best Day Ever Update: The duo discusses the newly streamlined 22-minute Bluey's Best Day Ever show at Fantasyland Theatre, which condenses the original two-show format into a "greatest hits" performance. They explore long-term ideas for Bluey’s presence at the resort, including a dedicated mini-land or expanded interactive play area. Darkwing Duck Returns to Disney+: Mr. Daps and Caitie break down the newly announced Darkwing Duck revival series starring Mark Hamill as Drake Mallard/Darkwing Duck, Seth Rogen as Launchpad McQuack, Lizzy Caplan as Gosalyn, and Dan Stevens as Glade McTowers. Skywalker Saga & Future Star Wars Movies: Prompted by a live viewer poll on whether the Skywalker Saga should continue, the hosts debate the future of Star Wars films under writer/producer Simon Kinberg and director Jon Watts. They discuss high-stakes sagas vs. lower-stakes stories like Skeleton Crew, before wrapping up with live chat Q&A about park restrooms and resort updates. Where to Join the CommunityRead the latest news and enter the Caption of the Week at DapsMagic.com. Subscribe to the YouTube channel for new videos from Disneyland, Paris, and beyond. Head over to DapsHQ.com to join the community and catch the exclusive live post-show, Daps After Dark.

Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the show is predominantly focused on Disney Cruise Line and its itineraries out of San Diego, California. Before getting into that, the Geeks give a brief recap of their Knott's Scary Farm Experience. Then the show digs into the itineraries that range from 3-night cruises all the way up to 14-night cruises that go through the Panama Canal! The show wraps up with a game where the Geeks on camera and at home decide what the best three-night vacation is: Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland Resort, or Walt Disney World Resort. We hope you enjoy this week's episode of Geeks Corner! Join the conversation in the comments below! We'll see you 'round the corner!THE WEEK IN GEEKDisney Cruise Line Offers Plenty of Itineraries Out of San Diego https://dapsmagic.com/2026/09/more-options-than-ever-offered-by-disney-cruise-line-out-of-san-diego-california/

Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks are trying something a bit different. They are playing a game of "Pick or Pass." The way it works is that a prompt is given, and then each Geek says whether they would pick (agree) that prompt or pass (disagree) on it. Most of these prompts come from recent Disney news or conversations Mr. Daps has had. We hope you will join in the fun in the comments as we play "Pick or Pass!" We'll see you 'round the corner!Pick or Pass TopicsContext: The Magic of Disney Animation Opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios https://dapsmagic.com/2026/09/the-magic-of-disney-animation-opens-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ Pick or Pass: Reclaiming Star Wars Launch Bay spaces to recreate a dedicated, multi-offering animation experience inside Hollywood Studios?Context: Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake Replaces Frightfully Fun Parade for Oogie Boogie Bashhttps://dapsmagic.com/2026/08/madame-leotas-swinging-wake-a-haunted-mansion-street-party-makes-enthusiastic-debut-at-oogie-boogie-bash/ Pick or Pass: Retiring a full parade in favor of a specialized, stationary mini-street party experience for an after-hours event? Context: BD-X Droids back in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland https://dapsmagic.com/2026/05/bdx-droids-are-back-at-disneyland-resorts-star-wars-galaxys-edge/Pick or Pass: Add more experiences like BD-X Droids and potentially Anzellans to Batuu.Context: Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort Doesn’t Have Ghost Galaxy Once Again This Year https://dapsmagic.com/halloweentime Pick or Pass: Leaving Space Mountain in its standard year-round state during Halloween Time?Context: Descendants: The Rise of Red to Be Shown on Wednesday During Movie Nights at Downtown Disney Presented by Honda https://dapsmagic.com/2026/09/descendants-the-rise-of-red-to-be-shown-this-wednesday-during-movie-nights-at-downtown-disney-presented-by-honda Pick or Pass: Watching movies on the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage on Wednesday nights during Halloween Time? Context: Corn dogs are a classic food offering at the Disneyland Resort. Pick or Pass: Hand-dipped Disneyland corn dogs over any fancy quick-service entry?Context: Soarin’ Across America Debuts at Disney California Adventure and EPCOT https://dapsmagic.com/2026/07/soarin-across-america-debuts-at-disney-california-adventure/ Pick or Pass: Rotating temporary overlays on Soarin’ (Soarin' Over California, Soarin' Around the World, Soarin' Across America) throughout the year?Context: Avengers Jeep Returns to Former Home in Avengers Campus https://dapsmagic.com/2026/09/avengers-jeep-returns-home-in-avengers-campus/ Pick or Pass: Keep Avengers Jeep and integrate it into street-level character interactions in Avengers Campus?Context: The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrated the Musical World of Coco Return to Disney California Adventure https://dapsmagic.com/2026/08/the-storytellers-of-plaza-de-la-familia-celebrate-the-musical-world-of-coco-return-to-disney-california-adventure/ Pick or Pass: Short, walk-up mini-street shows in Paradise Gardens over full-scale stage productions in the Hyperion Theater?Context: Rainy day at Disneyland Resort filming Photoniks with Super El Niño on the Way https://dapsmagic.com/2026/09/rainy-day-retro-vintage-disneyland-photo-match-up-photoniks-episode-26/ Pick or Pass: Heading straight to the Disneyland Resort when a full rainy day is on the forecast?

In this week's broadcast of Geeks Corner, hosts Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear cover a wide range of Disney news, pop culture highlights, and local adventures:Disneyland in the Rain & Rainy Day Cavalcade: The hosts recount their recent rainy-day outing to the Disneyland Resort. They share their favorite rainy-day park memories, observe crowd reactions to unexpected weather, and discuss enjoying Disneyland essentials like the Rainy Day Cavalcade.Exploring the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art: Mr. Daps and Caitie detail their preview visit to the brand-new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. They walk through the expansive 13-acre facility, highlighting its diverse exhibits ranging from original Star Wars and Indiana Jones artifacts to classic illustration, comic art, Norman Rockwell pieces, and children's storybook archives.Muppet Show Emmy Wins & Dream Pitching: Celebrating the four Emmy wins earned by the recent Muppet Show special starring Sabrina Carpenter, the hosts advocate for a full-series revival. They pitch their dream guest hosts—including Taylor Swift, Weird Al Yankovic, and Travis Kelce—and debate which classic literary works or films deserve the next Muppet adaptation, including Muppet Moby Dick, Pride and Prejudice, and It's a Wonderful Life.The Week in GeekCaption of the Week https://dapsmagic.com/2026/09/ernesto-de-la-cruz-caption-of-the-week/ A Rainy Day at Disneyland Thanks to Hurricane Marie https://dapsmagic.com/2026/09/hurricane-marie-provides-a-rainy-day-at-the-disneyland-resort/ First Thoughts on the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art https://dapsmagic.com/2026/09/first-thoughts-on-the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-art/ The Muppets Win Four Emmy Awards https://dapsmagic.com/2026/09/the-muppet-show-special-event-wins-creative-arts-emmy-awards-on-50th-anniversary-of-original-release/ Where to Watch & Join the CommunityCatch the full video episode and news coverage on DapsMagic.com.Participate in this week's Daps Magic Caption of the Week featuring Ernesto de la Cruz from Coco.For exclusive post-show streams, perks, and live discussions like Daps After Dark, join the community at DapsHQ.com!