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Welcome back to Geeks Corner! In this week’s episode, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear return to the studio to test their own show lore, dive into major Disney resort updates, celebrate summer entertainment, and deliver three massive announcements as we mark the halfway point to Geekmas!Episode HighlightsHere is what you can look forward to in this week’s episode:Geeks Corner Lore & Trivia: The show kicks off with a trip down memory lane as Mr. Daps shares a fun piece of show history: the very first time a Geeks Corner episode explicitly referenced its own name was on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. The hosts realize that Geekmas is rapidly approaching its 15th anniversary and challenge viewers in the chat to name a special guest from the 2012 holiday episode .CHOC Walk 2026 Reminders: Mark your calendars for August 2nd! There is still time to support or join the Daps Magic team for the annual CHOC Walk through an empty Disneyland Resort before the parks open . The duo praises the incredible, daily life-changing work done by the CHOC team and reminds viewers that if they are too sleep-deprived to walk early in the morning, they can always register as a “sleeping bear” to support the cause from home .The Return of Caption of the Week: A brand-new, family-friendly interactive caption challenge is live on the website! This week’s image features an amusing moment with Disney fairies . Head over to the bottom of the homepage to leave your funniest caption and vote later in the week to see which caption gets to live with the photo permanently .Disney Springs Transportation Policy Update: Walt Disney World has updated its resort bus policy at Disney Springs. Moving forward, only paying guests are permitted to utilize bus transportation from Disney Springs to resort hotels, aiming to curb off-site guests exploiting the area for free park parking . The hosts discuss how this impacts spontaneity at the parks, and Caitie Bear explicitly reminds viewers that no matter how frustrating rule changes are, guests should never take it out on frontline cast members who are simply enforcing the new guidelines .Celebrate Soulfully & Yard Fest at Downtown Disney: The team reviews the packed, high-energy crowds at Downtown Disney’s Yard Fest, part of the Celebrate Soulfully Summer Vibes activation running through July 19th . They share a clip of the incredibly popular Drum Major Mickey performance and detail the schedule for meeting special characters like Drum Major Mickey and Powerline Max on Fridays and Saturdays at the Paradise Gardens gazebo . The segment rounds out with a thoughtful reflection on why genuine representation and cultural celebrations in the theme parks matter so much for bringing people together in unity .Feature Segment: Three Big “Halfway to Geekmas” Announcements: Because Disney is celebrating halfway to the holidays, the crew drops three major holiday programming teases for this year’s upcoming Geekmas season :Live Viewer Comments & Q&A: The show wraps up by tackling live viewer questions.Connect With Us!Read the Blog & Subscribe to the Mailing List: Catch all the positive Disney and geek news as it happens at DapsMagic.com.Join the Post-Show (Daps After Dark): Head over to DapsHQ.com immediately following the broadcast for bonus content, exclusive community interactions, and additional show updates .Support Our CHOC Walk Team: Help support the Children’s Hospital of Orange County by visiting CHOCWalk.org/dapsmagic.Subscribe on YouTube: Don’t miss a single upload as a massive wave of global theme park videos from Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris, and more head to the channel ahead of D23 !

Welcome back to Geeks Corner! After a brief vacation, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear are back in the studio and ready to dive into a massive cruise ship showdown. Plus, a fan-favorite interactive feature makes its triumphant return to the website. Episode HighlightsHere is what you can look forward to in this week's episode:CHOC Walk 2026: The team shares details on how you can support or join the Daps Magic team for the upcoming CHOC Walk on August 2nd to help raise money for CHOC (Children's Health of Orange County). Whether you want to walk with the crew or support as a "sleeping bear" from home, there are plenty of ways to make a difference. The Return of Caption of the Week: Back by popular demand (and persistent requests from Mr. Daps' brother), Caption of the Week has returned to DapsMagic.com! Head over to the site to view a classic Star Wars photo featuring Han, Luke, and Leia, and drop your funniest, most creative caption in the comments. Taylor Swift & Randy Newman: Before heading into the main topic, Caitie Bear highlights a magical recent media moment featuring Taylor Swift and Disney Legend Randy Newman performing "You've Got a Friend in Me" together. Feature Segment: A Tale of Two Ships: Having recently sailed on both the classic Disney Wonder and the brand-new Star Princess, the duo puts them head-to-head across five distinct categories to determine the ultimate champion. Atmosphere & Vibe: A look at the classic, intimate, nautical Disney magic versus the polished, modern simplicity of the Star Princess. Culinary Showdown: Comparing Disney’s rotational dining and Palo against the vast, phenomenal specialty dining options aboard Princess. Entertainment & Nightlife: Evaluating Disney's massive, high-production theatrical stage shows against the guest-involved activities and lounge vibes on Princess. Stateroom Comfort: A surprising debate regarding room layout, size, and amenities—including a look at the Disney Wonder's famous split bathroom. Bottom Line (Bang for Your Buck): The final breakdown of the overall value proposition, service quality, and vacation experience for both travel styles. Final Score: Disney Wonder: 7 | Star Princess: 3 Connect With Us!Don't forget to stick around for the live viewer Q&A at the end of the show covering upcoming Disney Cruise Line documentaries and fun Muppet crossover ideas! Read the Site's Updates & Subscribe to the Newsletter: DapsMagic.com Join the Community & Catch the After-Show (Daps After Dark): DapsHQ.com Support the CHOC Walk Team: CHOCWalk.org/dapsmagic

Welcome back to Geeks Corner with your hosts, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear! We have an absolutely packed episode for you tonight, diving into some massive updates from Disneyland and Walt Disney World, sharing an unforgettable celebrity encounter, and giving you a peek behind the curtain of our latest studio adventures.Here is what we are breaking down in this episode:The Ultimate Park-Hopping Freedom: Major news for West Coast parkgoers! Starting June 9th, the arbitrary 11:00 AM park-hopping restriction is officially history. We discuss what this means for your morning rush and how Disneyland's newly integrated in-app reservation UI is changing the guest experience. Plus, a quick look at how their new facial recognition entry technology is zipping lines along.A Muppet Takeover on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster: The courtyard is open, the pre-show is set, and the vibe is purely Electric Mayhem! We review the vibrant new courtyard color choices, genius motion-capture audio-animatronic Scooter, and the glorious return of our favorite hecklers, Statler and Waldorf, in their Airstream trailer.Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Star-Studded Surprise: Mr. Daps recounts his firsthand experience watching the brand-new projection shows, Shadows of Memory and The Curious Child, over the Millennium Falcon. But the real magic happened when Dave Filoni, Jon Favreau, Sigourney Weaver, and Pedro Pascal unexpectedly walked out into the crowd! Hear all about Pedro’s unscripted Lion King moment with a Grogu plush and how he surprised riders inside the Falcon itself.Cruising Into the History Books: We look ahead to next month's brand-new episodes of Behind the Attraction on Disney+. We share our excitement for a deep dive into the origins of the Disney Cruise Line—from the nostalgic days of the Big Red Boat all the way to the upcoming Disney Destiny.Answering Your Comments: We wrap things up by answering live viewer questions! We touch on whether Soarin' Over California is getting an extension, why we desperately want to hear the full Magic of Disney Animation background music loop, and the practical (and financial) reasons why a certain $399 Disneyland Lego set won't be fitting in our studio anytime soon.Join the Team!We are officially forming our team for the upcoming CHOC Walk! Head on over to CHOCWalk.org/dapsmagic to sign up and walk with us through the parks before they open. Have a brilliant incentive or fundraising idea for our team? Let us know!THE WEEK IN GEEKDisneyland Resort Drops 11:00 Park Hopping Rule in June https://dapsmagic.com/2026/05/disneyland-resort-to-drop-1100-am-park-hopping-time-in-june/ 2 New Episodes of ‘Behind the Attraction’ to Focus on Disney Cruise Line https://dapsmagic.com/2026/05/disney-cruise-line-announces-special-2-episode-behind-the-attraction-special/ Courtyard and Queue Photos Shown for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets https://dapsmagic.com/2026/05/photos-take-a-look-at-rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets/ Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Preshow Revealed by Disney https://dapsmagic.com/2026/05/disney-reveals-preshow-for-rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets/ Statler and Waldorf Find New Home at Disney’s Hollywood Studios https://dapsmagic.com/2026/05/statler-and-waldorf-find-new-disneys-hollywood-studios-home/ Jon Favreau, Sigourney Weaver, Pedro Pascal, and Dave Filoni Go to Disneyland For First Performance of The Curious Child https://dapsmagic.com/2026/05/jon-favreau-sigourney-weaver-pedro-pascal-and-dave-filoni-visit-disneyland-for-first-performance-of-the-curious-child/ Pedro Pascal Surprises Guests Aboard Millennium Falcon Ahead of The Mandalorian and Grogu Release https://dapsmagic.com/2026/05/star-wars-fans-surprised-in-star-wars-galaxys-edge-by-the-mandalorian-grogu-cast-filmmakers/ Connect With UsRead more Disney & positive content: DapsMagic.comCatch the post-show & replays: DapsHQ.comSubscribe on YouTube so you never miss our upcoming videos and park vlogs!

Could Darth Vader and Beetlejuice be the same person? This week on Geeks Corner, Mr. Daps and Katie kick things off with a wild "cinematic thesis" before diving into a jam-packed review of everything happening in the Star Wars galaxy.From the high-energy celebrations of Star Wars Nite at Disneyland to a fundamental shift in the storytelling of Galaxy’s Edge, the team breaks down why this was one of the biggest weeks for Disney Parks fans in years. We’re talking character surprises, timeline expansions, and the "controversial" return of John Williams’ legendary score to the Black Spire Outpost.Inside the Episode:The 12-Minute Mystery: Why do characters like Darth Vader and Beetlejuice feel like they’re in their movies forever when they barely have any screen time?Star Wars Nite Review: Mr. Daps and Katie recap the highlights of the After Dark event, including the return of Captain Phasma’s March, Darth Maul’s surprise appearance, and why a duel on Tom Sawyer Island is the visual upgrade we didn’t know we needed.Breaking the Timeline: Luke, Leia, Han Solo, and Darth Vader have officially arrived in Galaxy’s Edge. We discuss what this means for "canon" immersion and why Disney is shifting focus toward the original trilogy.The Power of the Score: Does playing iconic Star Wars music in the land take you out of the story, or does it finally make the land feel complete?The State of the Fandom: A candid look at the importance of celebrating what we love and why "saving what we love" is better than fighting what we hate.Love the show?Get even more geeking out by visiting DapsHQ.com. You can support the magic and get access to our exclusive post-show, Daps After Dark, where things get even crazier!Follow & Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss an episode.What do you think? Should Batuu stay locked in one moment in time, or are you ready to meet the legends of the Original Trilogy? Reach out and let us know!

In this episode of Geeks Corner, hosts Mr. Daps and Caitie discuss the recent appointment of Josh D'Amaro as the new CEO of the Walt Disney Company, exploring his journey within the company and his vision for the future. They also delve into the revival of The Muppet Show, highlighting its nostalgic elements while embracing modernity. Additionally, they celebrate the 25th anniversary of Disney California Adventure, reflecting on its evolution and significance in Disney history.THE WEEK IN GEEKDisney Announces Josh D’Amaro as New CEO with Dana Walden as President and Chief Creative Officer https://dapsmagic.com/2026/02/josh-damaro-to-be-next-disney-ceo-with-dana-walden-as-president-and-chief-creative-officer/ Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Congratulates Incoming Disney CEO https://dapsmagic.com/2026/02/former-disney-ceo-michael-eisner-congratulates-incoming-disney-ceo/ A New Chapter of Magic: Josh D’Amaro and Dana Walden Lead the Way https://dapsmagic.com/2026/02/a-new-chapter-of-magic-josh-damaro-dana-walden-lead-the-way/ It’s Time to Meet The Muppets…Again! https://dapsmagic.com/2026/02/its-time-to-meet-the-muppets-again/ Disney California Adventure 25th Anniversary https://dapsmagic.com/tag/disney-california-adventure-25th-anniversary/

Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks have only two topics to talk about from the realm of Disney and positive stuff. The first topic is about the upcoming expansion of the timeline at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland. The Geeks cover this comprehensively before pivoting to the second topic. The second topic is the upcoming documentary Disneyland Handcrafted. The geeks share their thoughts about this new Leslie Iwerks documentary ahead of its arrival on Disney+ and YouTube on January 22, 2026. We hope you enjoy this episode of Geeks Corner and join the conversation in the comments! We'll see you 'round the corner! THE WEEK IN GEEKDarth Vader Coming to Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge as Part of Expanded Timeline https://dapsmagic.com/2026/01/darth-vader-coming-to-disneylands-star-wars-galaxys-edge-as-timeline-expands/ GUIDE: Where to Find Characters From Different Eras in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Expanded Timeline at Disneyland https://dapsmagic.com/2026/01/guide-where-to-find-characters-from-different-eras-in-star-wars-galaxys-edge-expanded-timeline-at-disneyland/ The Force is Strong With Changes Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland https://dapsmagic.com/2026/01/the-force-is-strong-with-the-changes-coming-to-star-wars-galaxys-edge-at-disneyland/ Leslie Iwerks Gives Gift to Disney Fans with Disneyland Handcrafted https://dapsmagic.com/2026/01/leslie-iwerks-gives-gift-to-disney-fans-with-disneyland-handcrafted/ Disneyland Handcrafted Podcast Discussion with Adam Bankhurst https://dapsmagic.com/2026/01/disneyland-handcrafted-disney-and-positive-stuff/ Disneyland Handcrafted: The Magic of Creation https://dapsmagic.com/2026/01/disneyland-handcrafted-the-magic-of-creation/ Disneyland Handcrafted - Mr. Daps’ Review https://dapsmagic.com/2026/01/disneyland-handcrafted-mr-daps-review/

Welcome to the first episode of Geeks Corner in 2026! This week, the Geeks play an ongoing game of "This or That?" as they cover the random stories of the week. This includes the new teaser for 'The Muppet Show,' the teaser for 'Avengers: Doomsday,' Pink Milk coming to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Snow at Disneyland Paris, new menu items at Disneyland Resort, and finally, Mr. Daps talks about some changes to Daps Magic's podcast, now called Disney and positive stuff. We hope you enjoy this week's episode of Geeks Corner. We also hope you will join the conversation in the comments! We'll see you 'round the corner!THE WEEK IN GEEKThe Muppet Show Teaser Has Arrived! (Muppets Video) https://dapsmagic.com/2025/12/the-muppets-release-teaser-for-the-muppet-show/ New Avengers: Doomsday Teaser https://dapsmagic.com/2026/01/its-time-for-the-x-men-in-newest-avengers-doomsday-teaser/ Pink Milk Coming to Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge https://dapsmagic.com/2026/01/pink-milk-coming-to-milk-stand-at-star-wars-galaxys-edge-at-disneyland/ Snow Falls on Disneyland Paris https://dapsmagic.com/2026/01/snow-falls-on-world-of-frozen-at-disneyland-paris/New Menu and Novelty Items Revealed for Disneyland Resort https://dapsmagic.com/2026/01/geek-eats-new-menu-and-novelty-items-revealed-for-disneyland-resort-in-2026/ Disney and positive stuff https://dapsmagic.com/2026/01/disney-and-positive-stuff/

Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week is the annual Geekmas episode of Geeks Corner! For this year's Geekmas episode, it is all about the origins of Geekmas. This is done through games, with puppets, Muppets, music, and a whole lot more! This includes the returns of the Penguin interns and the introduction of Ms. Infor Mation. We hope you enjoy this Geekmas episode! It's a bit different, perhaps zany, but also hopefully fun! Happy Holidays, everyone!Geekmas Geeks Corner RundownThe Muppet of the WeekGeekmas Duck of the Week #4 The First GeekmasThe Origins of Geekmas MadLib The Real Origin of Geekmas? - Jack the Geekmas Penguin VideoChristmas Traditions Around the World: What Would the Geekmas Equivalent Be? Caitie’s First Big Mac VideoHorrific Holiday Loglines Meet Ms. Infor Mation VideoWhat should the next Muppet Christmas movie be?Geekmas Dragon Song VideoClosing Song - Up on the Housetop Video