Welcome to the annual Christmas episode for GEEKS CORNER! This year, due to the current global climate, there is a lot more virtual things happening on this Christmas episode. This means music numbers and more! Through the course of this episode, we geek out about Christmas foods, traditions, and of course music! We also play a game along the way! We hope you enjoy this year’s GEEKS CORNER Christmas episode! We’ll see you in the corner! What is your favorite Christmas tradition? What was your favorite part of this year’s Christmas episode? Share your thoughts in the comments below! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geeks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeks/support

Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks not only celebrate another magical holiday moment, but they also geek out about Disney Investor Day and a really big platform at EPCOT! Through the course of this, a game is played revolving around how far A Christmas Fantasy Parade can get through the course of the show. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of GEEKS CORNER! Let’s go to the corner! The Week in Geek Disney Investor Day https://dapsmagic.com/2020/12/full-reporting-and-reacting-to-disney-investor-day-2020-daps-magic-live/ Walt Disney Studios https://dapsmagic.com/2020/12/walt-disney-studios-motion-pictures-reveals-whats-in-the-works/ Walt Disney Animation Studios https://dapsmagic.com/2020/12/heres-whats-coming-from-walt-disney-animation-studios/ Pixar https://dapsmagic.com/2020/12/peter-docter-reveals-upcoming-pixar-releases/ Lucasfilm https://dapsmagic.com/2020/12/kathleen-kennedy-provides-star-wars-updates-on-upcoming-projects/ Marvel https://dapsmagic.com/2020/12/many-exciting-marvel-series-and-movie-announcements-from-disney-investor-day-2020/ A Big Platform in EPCOT’s World Showcase Lagoon https://dapsmagic.com/2020/12/testing-begins-on-harmonious-platform-at-epcot/ Join us next week at 9:00 PM PST on Tuesday night for the GEEKS CORNER Christmas episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geeks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeks/support

Welcome to another weekly episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to cover! The geeks also continue their weekly holiday celebration with a magical Christmas moment! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of GEEKS CORNER! Let’s go to the corner! GEEKS CORNER Topics Thoughts on the Mandalorian! Magical Moment with Phat Cat Swinger The Week in Geek Diego Luna Provides Update on Cassian Andor Series for Disney+  https://dapsmagic.com/2020/12/diego-luna-provides-status-update-on-cassian-andor-series/ Walt Statue Still Coming to EPCOT https://dapsmagic.com/2020/12/on-walt-disneys-birthday-dreamers-point-statue-confirmed-for-epcot/ Goodbye Radio Disney https://dapsmagic.com/2020/12/disney-is-shutting-down-radio-disney/ No More Dining for Downtown Disney District https://dapsmagic.com/2020/12/downtown-disney-district-to-suspend-outdoor-dining-starting-monday-december-7/ Knott’s Cancels Taste of Merry Farm Through Christmas https://dapsmagic.com/2020/12/knotts-cancels-taste-of-merry-farm-through-christmas/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geeks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeks/support

Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, it's all about kicking off Christmas! With that in mind, there are some special Christmas and holiday moments included in the episode! Part of this is done by talking about favorite holiday specials on Disney+. The geeks also talk about their favorite holiday shows in Disney Parks, both past and present. We'd love if you join the conversation and share what your favorites are as well! The most magical moment though is a tour from Northern California of an incredibly beautifully decorated house. The tour is a magical look at the front of Luke's house, who also happens to be one of our GEEKS CORNER producers! The tour includes some absolutely incredible Disney and geek recreations by Luke and his father! You won't want to miss it! Elsewhere in the world of geek, reservations have arrived for Carthay Circle Lounge on Buena Vista Street. The geeks talk about their experience with them. Over at Disneyland Paris, an update has been given about Cars Route 66 Road Trip. Finally, fireworks have returned to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort... sort of. The geeks talk about all of these things and we hope you will join us by sharing your opinions in the comments! Seeing as this show was recorded live on Giving Tuesday! We also would like to give one more shout-out to the CHOC Drive-In Event on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. This event will not just be fun, but also make a difference. We hope you will join us there! We hope you are having a fantastic week and we look forward to seeing you in the corner! GEEKS CORNER TOPICS CHOC Drive-In https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/5-reasons-to-attend-chocs-drive-in-movie-night-this-wednesday/ Seasons Streamings! Favorite Disney+ Holiday Show? https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/seasons-streamings-from-disney-celebrate-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-with-joyful-collection-of-movies-specials-and-themed-episodes/ Luke’s Lights! Take a look at the lights of Luke! The Week in Geek Online Reservations Arrive for Carthay Circle Lounge https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/online-reservations-now-available-for-carthay-circle-lounge-alfresco-dining-at-disney-california-adventure/ Disneyland Paris Provides Updates on Cars Route 66 Road Trip https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/disneyland-paris-shares-update-on-cars-route-66-road-trip-attraction/ Fireworks Are Back at Magic Kingdom… Sort Of https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/fireworks-return-to-magic-kingdom/ Favorite Disney Parks Holiday Show? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geeks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeks/support

Welcome to this week’s episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to geek out about! With the start of Taste of Merry Farm at Knott’s Berry Farm and the reopening of Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure, there were lots of things to celebrate this week! Another thing to celebrate is the career of Imagineer Joe Rohde. He announced that he is retiring this week. The geeks talk about his legacy at Disney on this episode of GEEKS CORNER. What do you think was his greatest contribution to The Walt Disney Company throughout his career? It was a big news week for Walt Disney World Resort this week. First off, Brightline and Disney reached an agreement for a train station to be built for Disney Springs. Some more details were released about EPCOT’s future as well, including some Harmonious fountains! Finally, Park Hopping is returning to Walt Disney World Resort in January. Just how much of a difference will that make? Finally, DAPS MAGIC reported this week on what is coming to Disney+ in December. The geeks take a look at this list and share what they are most excited about and discuss some other interesting things that made the list… and things we still wish would make the list! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of GEEKS CORNER! We love geeking out with you and are so thankful that you have joined us! Please feel free to leave a comment about the show below! Happy Thanksgiving! We’ll see you in the corner! GEEKS CORNER ORDER Taste of Merry Farm Recap https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/the-festive-experience-of-taste-of-merry-farm-brings-the-holiday-spirit-alive/ THE WEEK IN GEEK Buena Vista Street Reopens https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/a-first-hand-look-at-opening-day-of-buena-vista-street-at-disneyland-resort/ Joe Rohde Announces Retirement https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/joe-rohde-executive-designer-and-vice-president-creative-announces-retirement/ Brightline Bringing Trains to Disney Springs https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/walt-disney-world-and-brightline-announce-agreement-on-disney-springs-station/ Some Harmonious Fountains for EPCOT https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/epcot-updates-offered-at-d23-fantastic-worlds-celebration/ Park Hopping Coming Back to Walt Disney World Resort https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/park-hopping-returning-to-walt-disney-world-resort-in-january-2021/ Here’s What’s Coming to Disney+ in December 2020 https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/heres-whats-coming-to-disney-in-december/  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geeks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeks/support

Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there are quite a few fun things to geek out, especially since it is LIFE DAY! On this very special day, Disney+ released the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special. Mr. DAPs and Caitie share their thoughts about this new holiday program. In other news, CHOC is hosting a drive in where supporters can watch either The Nightmare Before Christmas or Spider-Man: Homecoming. This is going to be a great night for a great cause! In Disney news, Orange County has moved again into the Purple Tier as coronavirus cases continue to grow in the county. This comes ahead of Buena Vista Street’s reopening this coming Thursday. The geeks talk about what they are looking forward to on Buena Vista Street. Finally, the geeks talk about the newest take on Lilo & Stitch that is being worked on. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of GEEKS CORNER! Leave us a comment on what you liked most and what your thoughts were in regards to the topics! Let’s go to the corner! GEEKS CORNER Topics CHOC Drive In Night Coming in December https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/choc-announces-drive-in-movie-night-in-december/ LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special Here’s What’s Coming in the Parks https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/disney-parks-experiences-and-products-chairman-josh-damaro-gives-look-at-disneys-future/ Orange County Moves Back to Purple Tier https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/orange-county-moves-back-into-restrictive-purple-tier/ Disney Expects Disneyland Resort to Be Closed Through End of Year https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/disney-expects-disneyland-resort-to-remain-closed-through-end-of-year/ What Would a Live Action Lilo & Stitch Look Like? https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/jon-m-chu-in-negotiations-to-direct-lilo-stitch-live-action-film/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geeks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeks/support

Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover. Before we get into all of the news of the week though, it's time to talk about Brownies ahead of CHOC Children's Brownie Day on Friday the 13th in Orange County, CA! You won't want to miss it! Get a brownie (or multiples) on Friday the 13th in Orange County, CA at Chick-fil-A and all the proceeds will go to CHOC Children's Hospital! Check out dapsmagic.com/brownies for more details! The week in geek covered a lot of ground! Buena Vista Street will soon be open for guests at the Disneyland Resort and the Grand Californian will also be allowing Disney Vacation Club members back soon. All of this comes as the Disneyland Resort furloughs more cast members. Over at Disney+, more details were released this week about who will be seen when WandaVision arrives. This is definitely worth geeking out about! There is also a lot happening at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. With the election of Joe Biden to be President, The Hall of Presidents will presumably be getting an update. Should there be more updates beyond adding a new President of the United States though? Just outside of The Hall of Presidents, The Muppets have returned for the holidays! The geeks chat about this and other ideas for what they'd like to see The Muppets do in the parks. Finally, there is a new trailer for the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special! With just a week to go until this special arrives on Disney+, the geeks chat about their hopes for this program! We hope you enjoy this week's GEEKS CORNER and geek out with us! We'll see ya in the corner! THE WEEK IN GEEK Buena Vista Street to Welcome Guests on November 19 https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/buena-vista-street-to-welcome-guests-once-again-on-november-19/ Grand Californian to Allow DVC Members Back on December 6 https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/disneys-grand-californian-villas-to-reopen-for-disney-vacation-club-guests-on-december-6/ Disneyland Resort Furloughing More Cast Members https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/disneyland-resort-to-furlough-more-employees-as-closure-continues-on/ The MCU Coming to WandaVision https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/wandavision/ New President for The Hall of Presidents, Should More Get Changed? https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/magic-kingdoms-the-hall-of-presidents-presumably-to-get-update-as-joe-biden-elected-president/ The Muppets are Back at Magic Kingdom! https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/muppets-return-to-magic-kingdom/ There’s a Trailer for the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special htt --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geeks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeks/support

Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, Baby Yoda or The Child is back! Obviously, this needs to be talked about. Before getting into season two of The Mandalorian though, the geeks need to talk about a really big book. Holiday Magic at the Parks: Celebrations Around the World is a beautiful book and the geeks take a look at it and talk about it. After talking about the big book, it's time to dig into the first episode of the second episode of The Mandalorian. To put it short, the geeks really liked the episode! They dig into what they enjoyed! In other Star Wars news at Walt Disney World Resort, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has changed how boarding groups are gotten. The geeks chat about this and Mr. DAPs shares his experience getting a boarding group on his recent trip and how he hopes this will be better! Finally, Hong Kong Disneyland will officially begin celebrating its 15th anniversary starting on November 21. A big part of this celebration will be the official opening of its new castle. The geeks get into a conversation about this castle and the other Disney castles around the globe. Should any of them also be changed? Share your thoughts about this topic and all of the others as well in the comments below! We hope you are having a fantastic week! Thank you for joining us this week for GEEKS CORNER! We'll see you 'round the corner! GEEKS CORNER Topics Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks: Celebrations Around the World from Fall to Winter – Book Review by Mr. DAPs https://dapsmagic.com/2020/10/holiday-magic-at-the-disney-parks-celebrations-around-the-world-from-fall-to-winter-book-review-by-mr-daps/ The Mandalorian Returns to Disney+ and Deaf Actor Troy Kotsur Was Hired to Create Tusken Sign Language https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/deaf-actor-troy-kotsur-was-hired-to-create-tusken-sign-language/ Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Changes Boarding Group Process for Disney’s Hollywood Studios https://dapsmagic.com/2020/10/rise-of-the-resistance-virtual-queue-will-now-be-available-outside-of-hollywood-studios/ Hong Kong Disneyland to Celebrate 15th Anniversary With Official Opening of New Castle https://dapsmagic.com/2020/11/hong-kong-disneyland-resort-launching-15th-anniversary-celebration-on-november-21/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geeks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeks/support

Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of fun things happening as the geeks celebrate Halloween and are also joined by good friend Steven. Steven runs a podcast called All the Web's A Stage. Definitely check it out! Mr. DAPs and Caitie were recently guests on this podcast and had a blast! Throughout the course of the show, the geeks talk about the new Raya and the Last Dragon trailer. They also discuss the suspension of Annual Passes at Tokyo Disney Resort. There also is the expansion of Downtown Disney District into Disney California Adventure to talk about as well. Since it is Halloween this week, the geeks obviously dress up and talk about some Halloween in the parks memories, and wishes. They also present the newest Gloaming Realm, written by Steven! We hope you enjoy this week's episode of GEEKS CORNER! If you do, please leave us a comment, like it on YouTube and share it! We'll see you in the corner! GEEKS CORNER LINKS Raya and the Last Dragon Trailer Released https://dapsmagic.com/2020/10/disney-releases-trailer-poster-and-images-for-raya-and-the-last-dragon/ Downtown Disney District Expanding onto Buena Vista Street https://dapsmagic.com/2020/10/buena-vista-street-in-california-adventure-to-open-for-shopping-and-dining/ Tokyo Disneyland Suspending Annual Passes https://dapsmagic.com/2020/10/tokyo-disney-resort-ending-annual-passholder-program/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geeks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeks/support

Welcome to another weekly episode of GEEKS CORNER! For over ten years the geeks have come together each week to geek out about things from the world of Disney and beyond! This week will be especially geeky as the geeks celebrate Caitie's birthday with a coffee tasting commemorating her first time on the show, which also happened to be on her birthday. The geeks will also talk about the developments today surrounding California guidelines for reopening theme parks. This includes the response from the Disneyland Resort and others. Moving on into the world of entertainment, a new trailer for Disney & Pixar's Soul was released this week. Also, a new special look at season two of The Mandalorian came out. The geeks will geek out about this as well! We hope you enjoy this week's episode of GEEKS CORNER! Please share, comment, and like it if you can and would like to support us! Let's go to the corner! GEEKS CORNER Topics California Releases Theme Park Reopening Guidelines and Theme Parks Aren’t Reopening Anytime Soon! https://dapsmagic.com/2020/10/theme-park-reopening-plans-released-major-theme-parks-may-not-open-for-some-time/ Disneyland Resort President Speaks Out Against California Theme Park Reopening Guidelines https://dapsmagic.com/2020/10/disneyland-president-speaks-out-against-california-theme-park-reopening-guidelines/ Anaheim Mayor Voices Disappointment Over California Theme Park Reopening Guidelines https://dapsmagic.com/2020/10/anaheim-mayor-voices-disappointment-in-california-theme-park-reopening-guidelines/ Chorus of Opposition Grows Against California Theme Park Reopening Guidelines https://dapsmagic.com/2020/10/chorus-of-opposition-grows-against-californias-theme-park-reopening-guidelines/ New Special Look Released for The Mandalorian https://dapsmagic.com/2020/10/new-special-look-at-the-mandalorian-debuts/ New trailer for Disney and Pixar’s Soul Arrives https://dapsmagic.com/2020/10/new-trailer-released-for-disney-and-pixars-soul-ahead-of-disney-arrival/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geeks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeks/support