Tag: Disney California Adventure
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Disneyland Resort’s 2017 Halloween Festivities Revealed
Disney Parks Blog has given details on their Halloween celebrations. Disney California Adventure Cars Land Cars Land will get another holiday overlay like Christmas time. But, attractions will be involved this time. Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree becomes Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree. Luigi’s gets in the spirit too with Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween. Stores and other areas of the land…
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Lots of Movies, Disney Parks & Resorts, & Fantasmic! – D23 Expo Day Two
The second day of the D23 Expo was a very eventful day around the world of Disney… or should I say galaxy? There was a lot going on today but let’s just focus on the biggest events, shall we? Walt Disney Studios Live Action Film The first was the Walt Disney Studios Live Action Film…
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission BREAKOUT! Gets Twice the Extra Magic!
When Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission BREAKOUT! opened to guests in May, it was met with an overwhelming demand from guests to experience this ride, no matter how long the wait stretched. To help alleviate some of the wait time, Disneyland Resort hotel guests are now being offered an ‘Extra’ Extra Magic Hour. This extra…
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Disney MaxPass Coming to Disneyland Resort on July 19th
The FASTPASS system at the Disneyland Resort continues to be updated. As was announced earlier this year, Disney MaxPass will be arriving this summer. Now, the Disney Parks Blog has announced that it will arrive on July 19th. This new system will allow Disneyland Resort unlimited Photopass downloads and mobile FASTPASS booking. This can be…
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Magical Moments – Cars Land Lighting at Disney California Adventure
There are so many magical moments to be discovered around the world at Disney theme parks. At the Disneyland Resort alone there are quite a few to be found. One favorite is the lighting of Cars Land every night in Disney California Adventure. Shortly after sunset Sh-Boom (Life Could Be a Dream) begins playing in Radiator…
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Disneyland Railroad Testing & FastPass – Disneyland Update & Sundays With DAPs
This week had a couple of exciting things happen around the Disneyland Resort. So, let’s dive in! FastPass Of course the big news is the new FastPass system that was switched at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. The various kiosks have been around for some time, and it makes use of the old ticket…
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New FastPass System Started at Disneyland Resort [UPDATED]
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have started using a new FastPass system for guests. The new way of #fastpass at #Disneyland! #SpaceMountain pic.twitter.com/uyJUIBX1zl — Daps Magic (@DAPs_Magic) June 21, 2017 FastPass of the Past For almost 20 years, Disney has had a paper FastPass system where guests insert their ticket or Annual Passport into a…
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Main Street Electrical Parade Celebrates 45 Years of Nighttime Disney Magic!
On July 17, 1972 the Main Street Electrical Parade first lit up the parade route at Disneyland. 45 years later, it made its way through the heart of Disneyland. For the last 45 years this parade has made nighttime magic at a Disney Theme Park for guests from around the world. As the music of…
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Disneyland Resort 2017 All-American College Band Arrives for a Summer of Musical Fun!
The Disneyland Resort All-American College Band returned to the Disneyland Resort yesterday. Under the direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy the band will be performing for nine weeks this summer in both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. The season this year began with the patriotic flag retreat in Town Square on Main Street, USA. The next…
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Inside Disneyland: The View from the East Coast, Part 1
As a member of the DAPs Magic team, I am always hearing the latest news and all the goings-on around Disneyland. However, being a native Floridian residing in Orlando, most of the Disneyland talk is often quite foreign to me. When recording the DAPscast and the topic turns to Disneyland specifically, I usually find myself leaning back…
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Disney-Pixar Cars 3 Star Descend on Anaheim for World Premiere!
Yesterday in Anaheim, Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Nathan Fillion, Larry the Cable Guy, Armie Hammer, Lea DeLaria and Kerry Washington, plus executive producer John Lasseter, director Brian Fee, producer Kevin Reher and co-producer Andrea Warren, along with additional voice talent, filmmakers and special guests raced down the red carpet for the World Premiere of DISNEY·PIXAR’S…
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Top 5 Disney California Adventure Attractions – Murray’s Picks
Disney California Adventure is a park that is relatively young compared to others in the Disney family. In its 15 plus years there have been quite a few attractions that have come and gone. But, there are quite a few that have been around for a while and seem to be sticking around for the…
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5 Reasons to Visit the Disneyland Resort During Summer of Heroes
This last week kicked off Summer of Heroes at the Disneyland Resort! This means adventuring with all of our favorite Marvel superheroes and exploring all there is to explore in this new universe. Since its opening to the public, I’ve been able to see various pieces of the summer event over the course of a…
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Summer of Heroes Snacks – Time to Hero Up with New Menus
Summer of Heroes Opens with Exciting Menus Summer of Heroes has taken over Hollywoodland in California Adventure! In tune with the opening of “Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout!” a heroic overlay has arrived for the oncoming months. New menu items fitting the theme hit quick service restaurants this week. Knowhere Eats is a new restaurant that…
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Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! – DAPsCast Episode 63
Mr. Daps, Murray, and Mikey talk about the newest attraction at Disney California Adventure – Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! and the Summer of Heroes there including Avengers Training Initiative, Awesome Dance Off, and the food.
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Dancing Groot Leads Merchandise Offerings at Summer of Heroes
The Summer of Heroes is now in full force at the Disneyland Resort. Guests now have the chance to dance with Star-Lord and Gamora, meet Groot, learn to be Avengers with Hawkeye and Black-Widow, and rescue the Guardians of the Galaxy with Rocket Raccoon. All this Marvel greatness in Disney California Adventure doesn’t need to…
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Time to Breakout Guardians! – Geeks Corner – Episode 635
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a lot of heroic topics as we geek out about the Summer of Heroes at the Disneyland Resort! A big part of this is the opening of Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! There are a lot of different things to experience as guests #HeroUp at…
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Lots of Ways to Be Heroic During Disneyland Resort’s Summer of Heroes!
During the Summer of Heroes this summer, there a lot of different ways to get in on the action and be heroic! Recently I interviewed David Miller about all of the ways to be heroic this summer. During the interview, we were joined by Captain America who helped explain the Summer of Heroes even more!…
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Summer of Heroes, Ghost Town Alive, & Space Mountain – Disneyland & Knott’s Update
Memorial Day Weekend was packed full of things to do at the Disneyland Resort and Knott’s Berry Farm. Space Mountain Anniversary On Saturday, Disneyland celebrated the 40th anniversary of Space Mountain with a special card handed out at the attraction. In Star Traders and Disneyana special “I Was There” shirts were for sale. Blue shirts…
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Sunday Spotlight: Five & Dime at Disney California Adventure
There are many fun magical moments to discovered and experienced at Disney California Adventure, especially since being re-imagined. One of my favorite magical moments is when a big jalopy makes its way up Hollywood Blvd to Carthay Circle. It is loaded with a fun little jazz group and a phenomenal jazz singer. Five & Dime then…
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Looking Back at the Guardians of the Galaxy Grand Opening Gala
Guardians of the Galaxy Grand Opening Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! has had a small presence for some months because of the building. But, it is a big occasion to have the first of Marvel attractions at an American Disney Resort. So, it came as no surprise that the Disneyland Resort would celebrate…
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Summer of Heroes Kicks Off at Disneyland Resort with Super Heroes, Super Experiences, and Super Lines!
Today Summer of Heroes officially began at the Disneyland Resort. This summer brings the largest presence of Marvel characters to the Disneyland Resort and judging by those in attendance today, this is a good thing. Hollywood Backlots was filled with people excitedly waiting to experience the various Marvel opportunities offered. From food, to character meet and…
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Disney Junior Dance Party is an Energetic Time for Kids
Disney California Adventure has premiered its new kid friendly show: Disney Junior Dance Party. The lively show is full of characters and, of course, dancing. The Show The show starts with a live host coming through the audience. As this DJ greets guests a tablet enables a lucky kid guest a chance to start the show…
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Avengers Training Initiative Debuts at Disney California Adventure!
The Avengers have taken residence on the Hollywood Land backlot stage. In a show featuring Black Widow and Hawkeye from Marvel fame, kids get to participate with the heroes. The Show Two trainers from S.H.I.E.L.D. start the show off and explain how they are getting to train new recruits. The new recruits are kid guests…