Geeks Corner - Geeking out with Disney friends about Disney and positive stuff!

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.

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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 GEEK

• Disney 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 Topics

• Context: 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 Bash
  https://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 Geek

• Caption 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 Community

• Catch 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!

Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, it's all about the walls! In the recent Leslie Iwerks documentary, Disney Worldbuilders, Kevin Feige talks about his love of walls in Disney theme parks. The Geeks explore that thought this week on Geeks Corner as they talk about many of the walls that are found in the Disney Parks (or were just in them) domestically. During the show, they discuss the groundbreaking for the new parking lot and transportation center at the Disneyland Resort, the reopened walkway between Avengers Campus and Disney California Adventure, the demolition of two more former ticket booths at the Disneyland Resort, and then other projects at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. This includes Piston Peak, Monstropolis, Villains Land, Tropical Americas, Avengers Campus, the Coco attraction, and more! We hope you enjoy this week's episode of Geeks Corner and also join in the conversation in the comments or on Daps Magic HQ! We'll see you 'round the corner!

THE WEEK IN GEEK

• The Art of Worldbuilding: Disney Lessons on Hope, Heart, and Humanity https://dapsmagic.com/2026/08/the-art-of-worldbuilding-disney-lessons-on-hope-heart-and-humanity/ 
• Disneyland Resort Breaks Ground on New Parking Structure and Transportation Hub https://dapsmagic.com/2026/08/disneyland-resort-breaks-ground-on-new-parking-structure-and-transportation-hub/
• Ticket Booths Demolished in Esplanade Ahead of New Entrance Experience https://dapsmagic.com/2026/08/more-ticket-booths-demolished-in-esplanade-at-disneyland/ 
• Walkway Reopens Between Avengers Campus and Cars Land at Disney California Adventure https://dapsmagic.com/2026/08/walkway-opens-between-avengers-campus-and-cars-land-at-disney-california-adventure-with-new-restroom/ 

Welcome to a Halloween Time kickoff episode of Geeks Corner! This week, the show focuses on the Halloween offerings at The Happiest Place on Earth! This means that it is primarily focused on Oogie Boogie Bash and Halloween Time. The Geeks talk about the different offerings for this season, particularly Madame Leota's Swinging Wake - A Street Party. The show then wraps up with a game of Not-So-Magical Markup that focuses on Halloween merchandise on DisneyStore.com. 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 GEEK

• Oogie Boogie Bash - Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake https://dapsmagic.com/2026/08/madame-leotas-swinging-wake-a-haunted-mansion-street-party-makes-enthusiastic-debut-at-oogie-boogie-bash/ 
• Yzma Makes First Appearance at Oogie Boogie Bash https://dapsmagic.com/2026/08/first-look-at-yzma-revealed-ahead-of-oogie-boogie-bash/
• Halloween Time Arrives at Disneyland Resort https://dapsmagic.com/halloweentime

Welcome to the post-D23 episode of Geeks Corner! On this week’s episode, the Geeks recap the events of the weekend. This includes events at the Anaheim Convention Center, the Disney Entertainment Showcase, and perhaps most importantly, Horizons: A Carousel of Progress on Saturday night. Throughout the episode, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear discuss their takeaways from the weekend. They also discuss some of the biggest news to come out of the weekend as well! Join the conversation for this week’s Geeks Corner in the comments or on Daps Magic HQ! We hope you enjoy the show! We’ll see you ’round the corner!

THE WEEK IN GEEK

• Day One D23 Top 5 Stories https://dapsmagic.com/2026/08/top-5-stories-of-day-one-of-d23-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event/ 
• Day Two D23 Top 5 Stories https://dapsmagic.com/2026/08/top-5-stories-of-day-two-of-d23-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event-2/ 
• Day Three D23 Top 5 Stories https://dapsmagic.com/2026/08/top-5-stories-of-day-three-of-d23-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event/ 
• VIDEO: Horizons: A Carousel of Progress https://dapsmagic.com/2026/08/video-horizons-a-carousel-of-progress-d23-disney-experiences-showcase/ 
• New Tomorrowland Announced for Disneyland https://dapsmagic.com/2026/08/new-tomorrowland-announced-for-disneyland-at-horizons-a-carousel-of-progress-disney-experiences-showcase/ 
• Figment & Dreamfinder Getting New Adventure Into Imagination https://dapsmagic.com/2026/08/figment-and-dreamfinder-to-get-new-adventure-at-epcot/ 
• The 3 Things that Made Horizons: A Carousel of Progress Successful at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event https://dapsmagic.com/2026/08/the-3-things-that-made-the-horizons-a-carousel-of-progress-at-d23-successful/ 

Welcome to another installment of GEEKS CORNER! This week, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear kick off the show by celebrating Snoopy's birthday and debating the logistics of his ageless Peanuts lore. Next, they check out the Caption of the Week featuring a classic throwback photo of Darth Vader from Tomorrowland's former Jedi Training Academy.

The team then reflects on the conclusion of Disneyland’s 14-to-15-month 70th anniversary celebration—reviewing the removal of main street decorations and park medallions alongside the final runs of featured entertainment like World of Color Happiness and the Celebrate Happy Cavalcade. Afterwards, they dive into a mouthwatering Halloween food preview highlighting seasonal park treats like Ube Mickey Waffles, the Spicy Oogie Boogie Burrito, Spicy Blush Pasta at Alien Pizza Planet, and Peanut Butter Mocha Cold Brew. Finally, the show wraps up with Epcot and D23 speculation as the hosts share their expectations and hopes for upcoming announcements, including potential attraction updates for Spaceship Earth and Space Mountain alongside land expansions for Avatar!

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Make it a great week, keep kind, we'll see you in the parks.

Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear reflect on an emotional, early-morning CHOC Walk at the Disneyland Resort, look back at a historic parade moment for Caption of the Week, test out some hilarious "false facts" about Epcot, break down the brand-new Ted Lasso Season 4 trailer, and react to Leslie Iwerks’ upcoming documentary series Disney Worldbuilders. Grab your favorite snack, settle in, and join us in the corner!

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Epcot Lore & "False Facts": We kick things off with a fun music fact about Epcot Center's 1982 album featuring George Wilkins' "Main Entrance Medley" before opening up the chat to hear your wildest "false facts" about Epcot—from Wakanda joining World Showcase to solar-powered trash cans!

• Caption of the Week (Disneyland's 50th Anniversary): We step back in time to May 5, 2005, with a throw-back photo from the very first public presentation of Parade of Dreams during the Happiest Homecoming on Earth.

• CHOC Walk 2026 Highlights & Recap: Following a 3:20 AM arrival at Disneyland, we share our favorite moments from the inspiring CHOC Walk opening ceremony featuring the Carter Strong Forever ambassador family, rare character appearances like Hortensia, and the incredible community support for Children's Hospital of Orange County.

• Ted Lasso Season 4 Trailer Breakdown: AFC Richmond is back! We break down all the big moments from the surprise Ted Lasso Season 4 trailer, discussing character returns, new coaching staff dynamics, and what this next chapter holds for the Greyhounds.

• "Disney Worldbuilders" Trailer Breakdown: We react to the new trailer for Leslie Iwerks' upcoming Disney+ documentary arriving August 20th. We dive into its 15-year focus on immersive park environments (Frozen, Zootopia, Avatar), discuss potential D23 announcements, and evaluate why Cars Land and Pandora set the bar for screen-to-park world building.

  
  

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• Join the Post-Show (Daps After Dark): Head over to Daps Magic HQ at dapshq.com immediately following the broadcast for bonus content, community chat, and extra fun!

• 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 upcoming D23 updates!

Make it a great week, keep kind, we'll see you in the parks.

Welcome back to Geeks Corner! In this action-packed, post-San Diego Comic-Con episode, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear dive headfirst into the flood of Marvel Cinematic Universe announcements, break down what "MCU Take Two" could look like, share a hilarious video update from penguin intern Harry Larry, and draft their top 5 things at Disneyland Resort that are truly worth every penny.

Episode Highlights

Here is what you can look forward to in this week's episode:

• San Diego Comic-Con Trivia: The show opens with a fun historical fact: the very first San Diego Comic-Con took place in August 1970! The hosts give a special shout-out to team member Doug for his non-stop coverage across social media throughout the event.

• CHOC Walk 2026 Final Countdown: It's the last chance to register or donate to Team Daps Magic for the upcoming CHOC Walk at chocwalk.org/dapsmagic. The team will be out bright and early before sunrise for the 5:15 AM opening ceremony to raise funds for the Children's Hospital of Orange County.

• Caption of the Week & Pixarmonic Nostalgia: This week's photo features a throw-back to Pixar Pier's Pixarmonic Orchestra and a mystery involving a trombone. The hosts step onto their soapbox to celebrate live park musicians and discuss why live bands in Pixar Pier made the land so special. Head over to DapsMagic.com to leave your entry and vote!

• SDCC Marvel Breakdowns & "MCU Take Two": Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear analyze the biggest news out of Hall H:

  • Avengers: Doomsday: Details from the exclusive Hall H trailer reveal Doctor Doom's origins tied to the Fantastic Four on Earth-828. The hosts discuss Tom Hiddleston's advice that Loki is essential viewing before Doomsday, the collision of three distinct timelines, Hayley Atwell's return, and whether Marvel is executing a full reset.

  • Black Panther 3 & Ghost Rider: News breaks on Black Panther 3 introducing T'Challa's son, plus Ryan Gosling stepping into the role of Ghost Rider with director Shawn Levy.

• Harry Larry's "Worth the Cost" List: Daps Magic's beloved penguin intern, Harry Larry, takes over the studio to list five things worth the cost to a penguin: a pebble engraver/polishing kit, a break-room mini espresso machine, a miniature banjo and flipper pick, a top hat and bow tie set, and a sports-broadcasting headset!

• Top 5 Things "Worth the Cost" at Disneyland Resort: Inspired by Harry Larry, the hosts draft their own list of high-value Disneyland expenditures:

  1. Lightning Lane Single Pass for your one absolute "can't-miss" attraction.

  2. Earl of Sandwich for incredible value, savory options, and famous cookies.

  3. The Right Pair of Shoes (whatever keeps your feet happy for 15+ hours).

  4. Dole Whip / Tropical Hideaway Treats for classic, refreshing Disney park flavor.

  5. 21 Royal as the ultimate bucket-list, multi-course private dining experience above Pirates of the Caribbean.

• Muppet Crossover Ideas & YouTube Highlights: The show concludes with live viewer comments, including a pitch for an Only Murders in the Building Muppets special set inside the Muppet Theater with guest stars like Martin Short, Paul Rudd, or Nathan Lane! Plus, Mr. Daps encourages viewers to check out his custom color-corrected Phantom Manor POV on YouTube.

  
  

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• Read the Latest News: 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, community chat, and extra fun.

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Make it a great week, keep kind, we'll see you in the parks.