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Diagon Alley Joining The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort

Harry Potter fans will be able to experience more of the magic of J.K. Rowling’s world in 2014 when The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley opens as an expansion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida. This new experience will also …

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Cars Land Appears at Rose Parade

DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Yesterday, the Disneyland Resort showcased its newest land in the 2013 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. The float entitled, “Destination: Cars Land,” brought Radiator Springs to life along the Rose Parade route with many favorite characters from Pixar’s Cars franchise included. The float was …

Cars Land is On its Way to Pasadena!

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Newest Land in Disneyland Resort Transformed Into a Float Entry for 2013 Rose Parade Cars Land Float Celebrates Disney California Adventure Park Expansion ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 14, 2012) – The characters, fun and excitement of Cars Land are racing to Pasadena Jan. 1 as the …

June 2012 also introduced a new technology that was built into the famous Mickey Mouse Ear Hats. The "Glow With the Show" ears light up and sync to the entire performance of World Of Color. Now guests wearing the ears are apart of the show! At first these ears only synced with World of Color, but now they can sync with Mad T Party, different spots in Cars Land, Fantasmic, and the Remember... Dreams Come True fireworks.

Looking back at Disneyland 2012 – Photo Update with Jay!

DAPs Magic Disney News – by Jaytasmic The year 2012 is coming to an end! Therefore I decided to dedicate this photo update as a way to look back to some of the fun and exciting events that occurred this year at the Disneyland Resort! What was your favorite part …

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Closing Time at Disney California Adventure! – Weekly Photo Update with Jay! 12-12-12

DAPs Magic Disney News – by Jaytasmic Happy 12-12-12 everyone!! Unfortunately I couldn’t make a photo update last week due to busy school work but I’m back this week with a similar update from two weeks ago. Last time I took you on a picture tour of Disneyland after closing …

Welcome to the Disneyland Weekly Photo Update, with Jay!

DAPs Magic Disney News – by Jaytasmic Hello there, DAPs Magic News readers! I’m Jonathan (or as some like to call me, Jay!). I am new to the DAPs Magic team and I will be having a weekly (hopefully) photo update from the Disneyland resort. A little about me: I’m a …

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Cars Land at Christmas

DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Cars Land is preparing to celebrate its first holiday at the Disneyland Resort. The inhabitants have gone all out to decorate Radiator Springs for Christmas. The decorations include cars themed “Christmas trees,” garland, and even Mater received his very own Santa hat. …

Holidays Come to Cars Land! Seasonal Cheer Spreads Throughout Disneyland Resort as The Happiest Place on Earth Gets Merrier Starting Nov. 12

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Highlights Include New Holiday Décor for Cars Land and Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure, plus Fireworks, the Christmas Parade and Snowfall in Disneyland ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 23, 2012) – The newly expanded Disney California Adventure Park gets a spectacular seasonal makeover, …

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Space Shuttle Endeavour Soars Over Disneyland Resort

Thousands of guests crowded into Disneyland today to view the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it made its final flight to its new home at the California Science Center. The shuttle flew on the back of a specially outfitted Boeing 747. Endeavour flew over the Disneyland Resort above Disney California …

Runners Get Their Kicks On Route 66 at Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Actor Sean Astin to lead sold out field of more than 17,000 registered runners along half marathon course through all-new Cars Land at newly reopened Disney California Adventure ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2012) – The Happiest Race on Earth just got happier as …

Disney Twenty-Three Takes Readers Behind the Scenes of the Spectacular Disney California Adventure Expansion In Its All-New Fall Issue

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney Fans Also See the Making of D23’s ‘Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives,’ Preview Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie, and Get a Sneak Peek of Once Upon a Time’s New Season BURBANK, Calif. – July 27, 2012 – From the high-octane thrills of Cars …

Eight Ways to Enjoy Disney California Adventure Park

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE What Fun Itinerary Will You Plan at the Newly Expanded Park? Anaheim, CA (June 25, 2012) – The grand reopening of Disney California Adventure Park brings new adventures for guests of all ages, including the exciting Cars Land, Buena Vista Street and Carthay …

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Walt Disney Imagineers, Executives Talk About Cars Land, Buena Vista Street and Expansion at Disney California Adventure Park

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Quotes from John Lasseter, Kathy Mangum, Kevin Rafferty, Lisa Girolami, Ray Spencer, Coulter Winn, Andrew Sutton and Disneyland Resort President George A. Kalogridis CARS LAND JOHN LASSETER, Chief Creative Officer, Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios Q: Why is Cars Land meaningful for you? …

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A Pictorial Look at the Grand Re-Opening of Disney California Adventure

DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs [youtube] This morning Bob Iger, Mickey Mouse, and many other Cast Members came together in front of the Carthay Circle Theatre to re-open Disney California Adventure. This wasn’t just a party for a fresh coat of paint but instead a celebration of …

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Bob Iger, Mickey Mouse, and Walt Disney Re-Open Disney California Adventure

DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs [youtube] This morning, Disney California Adventure was relaunched as Bob Iger, Mickey Mouse, the Buena Vista Street News Boys, and many other honored guests and Cast Members re-opened Disney California Adventure. With the “Storytellers” statue just feet away, the event refocused Disney …

Cars Land Opening Night – Photo Gallery

DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs [youtube] Last night, Cars Land officially opened in Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. The event involved a red carpet and an opening ceremony at the entrance of Cars Land. Select media and celebrities were invited. Here are photos from …

It’s a Power Race to Cars Land With Kids and Someone Special!

DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Disney has released a video in anticipation of the opening of Cars Land this week. In it, kids race through Disneyland to Cars Land. The end of the video has someone very special added in so watch through the whole thing. [youtube] …

Disneyland Resort Expansion Milestones, 2007-2012

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Five-Year Expansion Highlighted by New Attractions, Hotel Renovations and Grand Reopening of Disney California Adventure Park with Cars Land and Buena Vista Street ANAHEIM, Calif. – From 2007-2012, the Disneyland Resort has been expanding and evolving, paving the road to more fun and more …

Fun Facts: Cars Land Re-creates Radiator Springs with Familiar Landmarks from the Movie

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE It’s like stepping right into the “Cars” movie! Route 66 leads guests at Disney California Adventure Park into Cars Land, a fully detailed, immersive re-creation of Radiator Springs, the setting for the hit Disney●Pixar animated film “Cars.” Guests will be awed by the …

By the Numbers: What’s New at Disney California Adventure Park

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE On June 15, Disney California Adventure Park celebrates its grand reopening with the premiere of two, highly anticipated themed lands, Cars Land and Buena Vista Street, completing a five-year expansion of the Disneyland Resort. Add new attractions, merchandise locations, entertainment and food …

Buzz Lightyear Detects High Levels of Happiness at the Disneyland Resort

DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Ahead of the summer season coming to Disneyland Resort and specifically Disney California Adventure, “Star Command” has dispatched Buzz Lightyear to explore the Disneyland Resort and report back on his findings. One clip has Buzz exploring Disney California Adventure and the other …

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Dining with Cars in Disney California Adventure

DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs On Thursday May 10, 2012 DAPs Magic was among select media outlets invited to preview some of the changes coming to Disney California Adventure. Part of this preview involved walking into Cars Land and tasting some of the food that will be …

Exciting, New Entertainment Fuels Cars Land, Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure Park

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ‘Cars’ Characters and Citizens of Buena Vista Street Take Up Residence; ‘Mad T Party’ Premieres and ‘Pixar Play Parade’ Returns ANAHEIM, Calif. – From “Mad T Party” to the “Red Car News Boys,” an exciting new lineup of characters and shows offers something …

New Menus, Favorite Eats At Expanded Disney California Adventure Park

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ANAHEIM, Calif. – “If Main Street, U.S.A., is the romanticized version of Walt Disney’s hometown, Buena Vista Street is the next chapter of Walt’s life when he came to California,” says Ray Spencer of Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI). “It’s an extension of where …

Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders Can Sign Up For Chance to Preview Re-Imagined Disney California Adventure

DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs This morning it was announced that the Disneyland Resort will be allowing select Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders the chance to preview the re-imagined parts of Disney California Adventure. For a chance to do so, passholders must sign up here by 11:59 PM …