Category: Disneyland Resort
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Dapper Dans Bring Out the Green for St. Patrick’s Day
The Dapper Dans brought out the green today at Disneyland. The four dapper gentleman appeared on Main Street throughout the day wearing green costumes. While their songs didn’t appear to change, they still wished people Happy St. Patrick’s Day during their sets. While walking out of the park, I (Mr. Daps) was able to catch…
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New Character and a New Look for Mickey Mouse will Debut When Mickey’s Toontown Reopens at Disneyland
When Mickey’s Toontown reopens at Disneyland on March 19, 2023, a new character will be on hand to meet and Mickey Mouse will be sporting a new look. First off, Pete, who actually is Disney’s oldest continuing character, will be on hand to welcome guests to Mickey’s Toontown. Disney shared the news via social media…
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Mickey’s Toontown (Part 2) – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
This month— the suburbs. But first, a short diversion. How should we get there? We could walk (it’s a pleasant walk). Or, we could take the Jolly Trolley. Despite what anyone may have told you, thirty years ago at Disneyland the Jolly Trolley was a real thing. It really traveled along the tracks in Toontown,…
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A Rainy Night in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Dapsmospheres
Sometimes in the craziness of everyday life it is nice to slow down and just enjoy the moment. There has been a lot of rain coming down at the Disneyland Resort in recent weeks. Daps Magic team member Angela stopped by Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on a rainy night at Disneyland and filmed a new…
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New Sunrise Yoga and Spa Treatments Now Offered at Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort has announced new sunrise yoga and spa treatments thanks to Tenaya Stone Spa at Disneyland Resort. Tenaya Stone Spa at Disneyland Resort at at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa offers a modern mix of soothing spa treatments, invigorating fitness classes, and pampering salon services. The Disney Parks Blog shared about them both…
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New EngineEar Souvenirs Shop in Mickey’s Toontown Offers a Boxcar Full of Hidden Delights
EngineEar Souvenirs quietly opened for business between the premiere of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and the new Mickey’s Toontown. Guests exiting through this gift shop, or stepping through the front door to browse the fully stocked aisles may have noticed a lot of train memorabilia, much of it directly referencing Disney productions, past and…
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Disney100 The Decades 1930s Heading to shopDisney and Disney Parks
The 1930s and its golden era of animation will be celebrated in the Disney100 The Decades 1930s collection that will be arriving on shopDisney and also in the Disney Parks on March 20, 2023. This is an all-new collection that is part of the Disney100 Decades series. It goes back to the days of live…
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The Official Disney Parks Cookbook: 101 Magical Recipes from the Delicious Disney Vault Now Available
A new cookbook has been released that brings recipes from favorite foods in the Disney Parks to home kitchens. The Official Disney Parks Cookbook: 101 Magical Recipes from the Delicious Disney Vault was officially released on February 7, 2023. This has recipes that span the different parks and the different magical experiences that are offered.…
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Looking Back… Three Years Later
It’s hard to imagine but 3 years ago at this very moment (when writing this) Disneyland was closing for what was thought to be just a couple of weeks. The parks were closing and there was almost a party like feeling in the air as characters waved goodnight and goodbye. The original two week closure…
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Dole Whip Heading to Grocery Stores
Dole Whips are a favorite treat for many fans visiting the Disney Parks. Soon, three flavors of this treat will soon be available in local grocery stores. The Dole Sunshine Company announced that in April these favorite treats will be available in select retailers. There will be three flavors of the Dole Whips available when…
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EngineEAR Souvenirs Opens In Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland
The store in the exit of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway has opened in Mickey’s Toontown. EngineEAR Souvenirs opened on March 10, 2023, over a month after the attraction opened on January 27, 2023. It is themed appropriately enough to model trains and is a lovely addition to the attraction and the land. There is…
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Honorary Oscar at Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure
The honorary Oscar given to Walt Disney by Shirley Temple for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is temporarily on display at Carthay Circle at Disney California Adventure. The Oscar and seven miniature accompanying Oscars are on display in the entrance of the Disney replication of the theater where the movie premiered. This display is…
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Giselle Makes Enchanting Appearance at Disneyland After Dark: Princess nite
Guests of Disneyland After Dark: Princess Nite had the opportunity to see many Disney princesses, including Princess Leia Organa, who was very popular. Another popular princess found at the special after-hours event was Giselle. She arrived in the park on a beautiful horse drawn carriage and made her way up and down Main Street, USA…
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The Force is Strong With Princess Leia at Disneyland After Dark: Princess Nite
At Disneyland After Dark: Princess Nite one of the most popular characters to visit was Princess Leia of Alderaan. Joined by R2-D2, Princess Leia could be seen in her Star Wars: A New Hope outfit in front of Space Mountain with R2. The line opened sometime after 8:00 PM and by 8:30 PM there was…
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Disneyland After Dark: Princess Nite Character Guide
On March 7 and 9, 2023 Disneyland hosts the Disneyland After Dark: Princess Nite. On this night that celebrates all of the Disney princesses and heroines from so many Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars stories, there are plenty of characters to be found throughout the park. The Daps Magic team pulled together a guide for…
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Official Opening Date for The Villas at Disneyland Hotel Announced As More Details Are Revealed
The official opening date of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel were announced today. This announcement comes ahead of rooms going on sale next week. The Villas at Disneyland Hotel will be officially opening on September 28, 2023. Along with announcing the opening date for The Villas, Disney also shared some more details about the location. The…
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Must-Try Highlights of the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
This weekend the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival kicked off at the Disneyland Resort. This annual festival is full of foods to try, beverages to enjoy, entertainment, merchandise, and more. With all that is offered, it can be hard to narrow down all of the options to make a choice for where…
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Check Out the Merchandise for the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine festival
The 2023 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival is back. As is often the case, there is a line of merchandise for the festival as well. The Daps Magic team stopped by Disney California Adventure on the first day of the festival and checked out many of the different offerings from the festival. This…
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Fan-Favorite Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Returns to Disneyland Resort, March 3-April 25, 2023
Fan-Favorite Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Returns to Disneyland Resort, March 3-April 25, 2023 ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 3, 2023) – Disneyland Resort invites guests of all ages to embark on an epicurean adventure, when the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival returns March 3-April 25, 2023. Happening alongside the Disney100 celebration at the Disneyland Resort, the…
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Disneyland Resort Reveals Magic Key Exclusive Shirt for Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
The Disneyland Resort has revealed a new Magic Key exclusive shirt for Magic Key holders during the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. The shirt features Stitch and is a blue color and can be found at both the Festival Marketplace and also Elias and Co. The shirt was announced via a post on…
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E.P. Ripley Returns to the Rails at Disneyland
One of the opening day steam engines is returning to the rails at Disneyland as a part of the Disneyland Railroad. Enthusiasts of the Disneyland Railroad may have noticed that for quite some time the E.P. Ripley has not been circling the happiest place on Earth! In fact, it hasn’t been used in years (by…
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Soarin’ Over California Returns to Disney California Adventure for Food & Wine Festival
The fan favorite Soarin’ Over California has returned to Disney California Adventure. The original version of the attraction will be offered throughout the duration of the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. This begins today and runs through April 25, 2023. This version of the attraction originally debuted on February 8, 2001 with the…
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Wondrous Journeys Soundtrack Officially Being Released on March 3, 2023
Disney has announced that the official release of the soundtrack for Wondrous Journeys will be at midnight Eastern time on March 3, 2023. The show arrived at Disneyland as part of the Disney100 celebration on January 27, 2023. This show was one of two nighttime spectaculars that were released at the Disneyland Resort during Disney100,…
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Wine, Beer and Mixology Education & Tasting Seminars at the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
The 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival begins on March 3 and continues through April 25, 2023. This celebration of all food and wine offers multiple chances to experience the culinary arts through food, beverages, entertainment, and more! One of the ways that is offered are through the various seminars that are offered…