Tag: Disney California Adventure
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Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! Coming to Disney California Adventure in 2017
Today at Comic-Con during the Marvel panel it was announced that Guardians of the Galaxy is getting its very own attraction at the Disneyland Resort. Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! will be arriving in Disney California Adventure in 2017. Here is a description of the attraction: Tanaleer Tivan, the Collector. He has opened his…
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Rex Richardson Jazzes Up The Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band
On July 14, 2016 the Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band was joined by guest clinician Rex Richardson. This fantastic trumpet player is a member of the chamber ensemble Rhythm & Brass, jazz legend Joe Henderson’s Quintet and Sextet, William Russo’s Chicago Jazz Ensemble, and the Brass Band of Battle Creek. Viewed as one of the…
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Pokemon Go – Sundays with DAPs
This Sunday Pokemon was most definitely in the park for Sundays with DAPs. As a follow up to his article on Pokemon Go at Disneyland, @mr_camjaxn demonstrated how this new hit game is played at the Disneyland Resort. The day also included quite a few other sites as we traversed around the Disneyland Resort. One highlight that…
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Drummers Descend on Disneyland Resort All-American College Band
This week some very talented drummers descended on the 2016 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. The band was joined by two guest clinicians throughout the week, Steve Houghton on Thursday and Gregg Field on Saturday. On each of these days, director Dr. Ron McCurdy stepped back and enjoyed the show as these talented musicians led…
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Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People
On a recent Sunday afternoon at Disneyland after grabbing coffee, I made my way over to the Hyperion Theater to see Frozen – Live at the Hyperion. This time I found myself sitting in the front row, nearly perfectly centered. This created a very different experience and also a much different photography experience. The cast…
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5 Songs You Must See Performed Live by the Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band
Summer is in full swing at the Disneyland Resort and that means that the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band is performing daily (Tuesday-Saturday) in Disney California Adventure and also Disneyland. Each year, this energetic group of musicians delight guests throughout the Resort as they perform both sitting down Jazz sets and also standing up marching band sets.…
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New Soarin’ Merchandise Available At Disney Parks
With the addition of Soarin’ Around The World comes new merchandise to celebrate the new film. Most feature Mickey in an aviator uniform, and the new Soarin’ logo. Backpacks, magnets, a pillow, even a pull back toy are among the available items. There are some limited edition items for purchase as well, including a pin…
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Pete’s Dragon Preview At Disney Parks Coming Soon
Starting July 1st, preview scenes from the upcoming Pete’s Dragon will be showing at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. Over at One Man’s Dream in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the scenes will be part of the attraction in the theater there. Meanwhile, at Disney California Adventure’s Sunset Showcase Theater, Pete’s Dragon will have its…
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New Soarin’ With New Queue Interaction
It may be a bit of old news at this point, but Soarin’ Around the World has opened at the Disney Parks around the globe. First opening in Shanghai Disneyland, then in Disney California Adventure and Epcot. With all new scenes including the Great Wall of China, Sydney in Australia, and even some polar bears,…
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Adventure Isle – Shanghai Disneyland In Detail
Continuing on with the tour around the park we have reached the Gardens of Imagination and will now go counter-clockwise. Normally this is Tomorrowland in many of the Disneyland parks around the globe. But, here, it is home to Adventure Isle – a new type of land just for Shanghai Disneyland. Although it does fit…
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Meet the Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band
A yearly summer tradition has returned to the Disneyland Resort. On Thursday June 16 Disneyland guests were introduced to the Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band. This collection of college students from around the country have descended on the Disneyland Resort for 11 weeks to entertain at Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Tuesdays-Saturdays until the…
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A Frozen Sunday
Frozen – Live at the Hyperion continues to perform daily at the Disneyland Resort. On Sunday June 5th, watching this new show at the Disneyland Resort was an enjoyable part of the day that included celebrating my birthday. It was the first time I was able to try photographing this show and I look forward…
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Disney Recipes: Warm Hugs
Summer is upon us and that means it is the time for some warm hugs! Actually, anytime is good for warm hugs but in this case it is a wonderfully cool beverage that we are sharing the recipe for. It comes from Castaway Cay and continues the celebration of Frozen and Frozen – Live at…
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Disney Recipes: Frozen Heart
The warning has gone out: Beware the Frozen Heart. In Frozen – Live at the Hyperion, this dark warning sets the show off on a chilling journey that ends up warm at the end. However, sometimes chilling doesn’t always have to be a bad thing. As we head into the summer, sometimes something frozen can…
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5 Reasons to See Frozen – Live at the Hyperion
Frozen – Live at the Hyperion has now officially been performing daily at the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure for a week. While many have been able to see this show during the last week and have loved it, many are still on the fence. Here are five reasons to go and see Frozen –…
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A Jolly Frozen Holiday – Geeks Corner – Episode 535
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a ton going on to geek out about! We hope you enjoy this episode (whether you watch the YouTube video or listen to the Podcast) and please let us know what you think about each topic in the comments section. Here is a look at the topics…
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Love is an Open Door for ‘Frozen – Live at the Hyperion’ – Review by Mr. DAPs
Today thousands of fans made the trek to Disney California Adventure to be able to see Frozen – Live at the Hyperion on its opening day. The show, a musical retelling of the Disney animated feature, quickly ran out of Fastpasses in the morning and a standby line formed for those hoping to see the…
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New Disney Stage Musical ‘Frozen – Live at the Hyperion’ World Premiere at Disney California Adventure (PHOTOS)
Fans of the hit Disney animated feature will now be able to experience Frozen in a completely new way. On May 27th, Frozen – Live at the Hyperion opens to the public. It premiered at a special event on May 26th for this musical theatrical retelling of Anna and Elsa’s adventure. Directed by Tony Award® nominated Director…
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A Tale Frozen in Time – Geeks Corner – Episode 535
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, we have a first time Disneyland visitor Bryan visiting from The Netherlands. Throughout the episode we chat about the new Beauty and the Beast teaser trailer, the new Frozen musical coming to Disney California Adventure, some of the summer fun coming to Florida’s Walt Disney World this summer, and…
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Soarin’ Over The World Brings California Aviators Story On June 17
When Soarin’ Over The World premieres at Disney California Adventure on June 17 it will be brought to guests by the California Aviators. Disney Parks Blog shared the California Aviators story where the group has taken residence in Grizzly Peak Airfield to learn to fly. The Aviators use the park as testing ground because it…
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Four Parks In One Day – Can It Be Done??
It was a Monday. Two intrepid adventurers set forth to conquer Southern California theme parks. Armed with annual passes and magic wands, these two had a grand adventure. Yes, I’m talking about myself and Mr. Camjaxn himself, Cameron. We took one day to go to four theme parks before the last one closed. Keep in…
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You’re a mean one, Mr. Holmes – Geeks Corner – Episode 529
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a lot going on both in front of and behind the camera! The show has undergone some set upgrades that should improve the quality of the show. On this week’s show there is also a lot to discuss and we are joined by Darren to discuss these…