Whit Honea, Author at GeekDad

‘Star Wars’ at Disneyland: Come to the Park Side

June 5, 2019June 4, 2019Whit Honea

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now open at Disneyland (the Walt Disney World version opens later this summer) and the Force is strong in our look at the theme park’s biggest edition.

Live Look(s) at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019Whit Honea

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens on May 31 at Disneyland Park in California, but our Whit Honea is there TODAY! Starting at 3pm PT he will share live updates via this post and GeekDad social channels!

Cast Q&A from ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Press Junket

November 20, 2018November 20, 2018Whit Honea

The topics got deep during Disney’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet” press conference, and Whit Honea was there for it. No, this isn’t clickbait. (Well, maybe a little.)

Archive vs. Archive: The Disney and Pixar Collections

June 17, 2018June 16, 2018Whit Honea

The art of the archive is an impressive thing, especially when it houses the respective legacies of imagination that are Disney and Pixar. Recently, Whit Honea visited both collections, and the experience was magical.

There’s No Place Like Disneyland for the Holidays

December 10, 2017December 28, 2017Whit Honea

Perry Como sang that “There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays,” but that’s because he never visited Disneyland in December.

Cast Q&A from ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Press Junket

December 7, 2017December 28, 2017Whit Honea

Our Whit Honea attended the press junket for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” absorbed a lot of insight from the cast and director about the movie and the making of it. Don’t worry, it’s spoiler-free.

10 Things Learned About the Future of Disney From the D23 Expo

July 18, 2017December 13, 2017Whit Honea

Disney’s D23 Expo just wrapped in Anaheim, California, and we learned a lot about the future of Disney (and the past!). Our Whit Honea was there to take notes.

It’s the Summer of Heroes at Disney California Adventure Park

July 10, 2017Whit Honea

At Disney California Adventure Park, guests have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an interactive Marvel experience as part of the limited-time Summer of Heroes.

Got 7 Hours? Take a ‘Star Wars’ Guided Tour at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

February 28, 2017December 13, 2017Whit Honea3

Did you know there is a guided ‘Star Wars’ tour available (for an additional price) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? There is, and we can tell you all about it.

Summon the Force on Disney Cruise Line’s ‘Star Wars’ Day at Sea

January 28, 2017December 16, 2017Whit Honea1

The 2017 ‘Star Wars’ Day at Sea sailings with Disney Cruise Line are underway, but there is still plenty of time to join the rebellion (or Empire, whatever you’re into). Here Whit Honea shares information, plus his family’s experience and opinions. Now with a really awkward photo!

Disney Cruise Line Presents Disney Wonder 2.0

November 20, 2016Whit Honea

The Disney Wonder has been totally refurbished and upgraded. Technology is everywhere, and so is that patented Disney magic. New additions include Marvel, Frozen, jazz, and beer, to name a few!

Wonder and Company Delivers Mystery by the Box

October 19, 2016Whit Honea

Wonder and Company: Merchants of Adventure and Whimsy offers a mystery box subscription called Wonderful Objects. Each box is packed full of curated magic, lovely items, and family fun. Also, lots and lots of questions.

Disneyland Resort: Mickey’s Halloween Party and the End of a Terror

October 5, 2016Whit Honea

Halloween at the Disneyland Resort is a festive time full of family-friendly frights, spooky special events (separate ticket required), and all kinds of seasonal magic. This year, say goodbye to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror before it checks out forever!

Tim Burton’s (Not So) Peculiar Imprint Ceremony

September 17, 2016Whit Honea

Legendary filmmaker Tim Burton was honored with an imprint ceremony in front of the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, just before a screening of his new film. The only thing peculiar about it was that our own Whit Honea was there. So he wrote about it.

You Too Can Wear a Super Suit in Public

September 3, 2016Whit Honea

We all know you’ve been wearing superhero-themed underpants since fourth grade (and by you, we mean us), so why not take it up a notch and sport your very own super suit?

Stone Farking Wheaton w00tstout: Geek Beer or the Geekiest Beer Ever?

August 31, 2016Whit Honea1

In its third year of release, w00tstout is a special collaboration between the internet’s Wil Wheaton, Drew Curtis of Fark.com, and Stone Brewing Company’s CEO, Greg Koch. It may be the king of the geek beers.

Sail Far, Far Away With Disney's "Star Wars" Day at Sea

January 24, 2016Whit Honea1

Disney Cruise Line is offering a select number of “Star Wars Day at Sea” cruises, and they are the happiest place on water and/or space.

The Disneyland Resort Puts on Its Winter Coat for the Holidays

November 25, 2015Whit Honea

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the happiest place on Earth just got merrier as the Disneyland Resort puts on its winter coat! Now through January 6, 2016.

Awaken to ‘Star Wars’: Season of the Force at the Disneyland Resort

November 17, 2015December 13, 2017Whit Honea

Disneyland Resort has made traveling to a galaxy far, far away a whole lot easier. ‘Star Wars’: Season of the Force is now open in Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park, and the Force is strong in everyone. Also, churros.

Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Is Spooky Fun

October 6, 2015Whit Honea

Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland is a special event full of spooky, seasonal fun for the entire family.

Happy 60th Anniversary to Disneyland and Why You Should Go

May 27, 2015Whit Honea

It would appear that diamonds are a mouse’s best friend as Disneyland Park (and the entire Disneyland Resort) has officially kicked off its 60th Anniversary Celebration, aka Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, and with it some very amazing new shows that offer just the right blend of tech and magic. Also, lots and lots of diamonds. Tons of them.

“The Book of Life” Is a Story for the Living

October 16, 2014Whit Honea1

The Book of Life by Director Jorge Gutierrez and Producer Guillermo del Toro spins a tale of love, fantasy, empathy, and culture. It is a story about living.

Earth to Echo: Family Adventure is Fun to Find [Sponsored]

June 24, 2014Whit Honea1

The new family adventure film “Earth to Echo” opens July 2, but thanks to Relativity Media there’s some geocaching fun for the whole family available now!

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GeekDad Giveaway: Win An Electric Bike From A2B

October 16, 2013Whit Honea179

We’re giving away an eBike! The Velocity Electric Bike from A2B will get you where you need to go in style while reducing your carbon footprint! Win it!