Tag: Disney California Adventure
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Blustery Disney Day – Sundays with DAPs
Sunday this week was, in a word, blustery. The rain came down, well it started to at least. Then the wind blew it sideways. The temperature wasn’t a typical California day. All this really turned Disneyland truly into Adventureland. Well, at least it was an adventure. Days like this at Disneyland can be a lot…
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Disney California Adventure – 15th Anniversary – Part 4: Eureka! Lights!
Pixar Play Parade has become somewhat a staple for Disney California Adventure. This parade performs in the early evening commonly and travels from Hollywoodland to Paradise Pier. It may seem like the only parade that has ever appeared in the park, but it was not the first (nor likely the last). Disney’s Eureka! A California…
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First Look: Zootopia Sneak Peek at California Adventure
Disney California Adventure’s Bug’s Life Theater is housing a sneak peek of Zootopia – the new Disney animated feature that will premier in March. The theater was decked out in the usual preview way. Banners are adorning the light poles. A sign with sculpted Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are on the sign beckoning guests…
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Disney California Adventure – 15th Anniversary – Part 3: Hyperion Theater
As we continue along a history of the park we stop at one of the buildings that opened with the park: Hyperion Theater. This theater has had three shows in its time so far. Steps In Time The very short lived opening year show called Steps In Time featured three main characters: two kids who…
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Bob Weis Replaces Bruce Vaughn as Head of Walt Disney Imagineering
The Walt Disney Company has named Bob Weis as the new president of Walt Disney Imagineering. He will be replacing outgoing executive Bruce Vaughn who has been the Chief Creative Officer for the last 8 years. Vaughn will help with the leadership transition in the coming months before departing the Walt Disney Company for other opportunities.…
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Disney California Adventure – 15th Anniversary – Part Two: Party In Hollywood
Continuing a series that will lead to the 15th anniversary of Disneyland’s second gate we’ll look at a couple of party offerings that hit the park around the 2010 time. We all know of Mad T Party, and even Freeze The Night that have been in the Hollywoodland area of DCA. But, its predecessors have…
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Disney California Adventure – 15th Anniversary – Part One
2016 will mark an anniversary for a certain theme park. Yes, Magic Kingdom will be celebrating 45 years in October. Yeah, Tokyo Disney Sea will have its 15 year anniversary in September. But, here on the West Coast of the United States, we get to celebrate first. It’s Disney California Adventure’s (or DCA as some…
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A Christmas Fantasy at the Disneyland Resort
A Christmas Fantasy Parade is always a highlight of the Holiday Time season at the Disneyland Resort for me. Though there are changes it seems each year, it is a tradition that returns each year and is generally loved by guests. Because of this, I really don’t watch it that many times as it is…
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Ringing in the Christmas Season at the Disneyland Resort
One fun part of Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort is the Buena Vista Street Community Bell Ringers. This ensemble sings and rings handbells on Buena Vista Street throughout the Christmas season and really is a lot of fun to watch. They are residents of Buena Vista Street who come together to share the musical…
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“Disney’ing” when you can’t get to Disney
Feeling the need to get yourself to a Disney Park, but it’s just not working out? Have the withdrawals from your last trip started kicking in? Many of us can’t always get to our favorite parks as much as we’d like. Maybe you love Disney, but you’ve NEVER been able to go! I teamed up…
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Holidays Arrive at Disneyland Resort
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The Holidays have arrived at the Disneyland Resort. This year, they mix with the 60th Diamond Anniversary for the Disneyland Resort. On November 13th, A Christmas Fantasy Parade began celebrating the “spirit of the season” along the parade route. Holiday music was played throughout the Disneyland Resort. Christmas trees were lit as the day turned…
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Disney California Adventure’s Corn Dog Castle Offers a Deliciously Cheesy Meal
Every now and then I run into a food item at the Disneyland Resort that’s not your typical meal. Whether it is seasonal item or a guilty pleasure, the resort offers a wide range of food. Today, let’s travel Disney California Adventure Park for a yummy meal. Located near Goofy’s Sky School in Paradise Pier is…
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Disney Recipes: Pozole Soup – Disneyland Resort
While the temperatures may not be reflecting it entirely here in Southern California, fall has arrived. With the arrival of fall comes the arrival of fall foods and soups. One fall favorite that is occasionally found at the Disneyland Resort (during Disney ¡Viva Navidad! at Disney California Adventure) is the Pozole Soup. It is a wonderful…
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Mary Poppins 2, Walt Disney on PBS, Frozen Musical, and Disney Infinity – DAPscast – Episode 24
Mr. DAPs, Murray, Annie, and Danie are back again for discussion on the most recent Disney news. Included in this episode are thoughts on the development of Mary Poppins 2, the recent PBS special on Walt Disney, Disney Infinity 3 gameplay, and Frozen as a new musical in the Hyperion Theater of Disney California…
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There’s No Letting it Go! – Geeks Corner – Episode 450
Welcome to this week’s episode of Geeks Corner! There is a LOT to cover that includes Frozen coming to Disney California at the Disneyland Resort, a new Mary Poppins movie, changes coming to the Disneyland Resort this Holiday season, Dapper Day, the new Jungle Book trailer, Avengers: Age of Ultron Disney Movies Anywhere Review, and the…
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The Force Has Awoken – Geeks Corner – Episode 449
Welcome to this week’s Geeks Corner! This week you will notice that this looks slightly different than what was live-streamed on Tuesday night. For some reason, the original didn’t work! So Cameron and Mr. DAPs went back and did a new one! A lot has changed in 24 hours. The biggest change has to do…
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It’s Time to Meet The Muppets… Again – Geeks Corner – Episode 443
Welcome to this week’s episode of Geeks Corner! This week it’s time to look more at The Muppets as they return to ABC. We also chat about what is coming to Cars Land at the Disneyland Resort, courtesy of Luigi. James Bond SPECTRE has a new trailer out and it’s time to geek out about that…
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New Summer Merchandise Now Available at the Disneyland Resort
Summer is here and the Disneyland Resort has some pretty neat themed items for the season. Disney Parks Blog shared a few images of items that are now available. Both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park offer a wide variety of merchandise. New items such as bags, sandals, books, apparel and more, can be…
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360 Degree Videos of Disney Favorites
At DAPs Magic we geek out easily over a couple of things: technology and Disney. YouTube has recently allowed for a unique experience which is having 360 degree video to interact with through the YouTube app and Chrome browsers. Disney has unique experiences that immerse guests in environments and stories. If you’re like some of…
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USAF and Marines Dazzle the Disneyland Resort for Independence Day Weekend
On the Fourth of July the Disneyland Resort is one of the most patriotic places to visit. It has the most fantastic fireworks (or water works if you prefer to watch World of Color’s patriotic presentation). It has the best music. It has the best guest performers as well. This year, the United States Air Force…
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Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out Arrives at the Disneyland Resort
Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out is now in theaters and fans visiting the Disneyland Resort can see Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness in a new pre-parade in front of Pixar’s Play Parade. The new entertainment addition makes its way down the parade route just before the parade. It includes performers who were juggling both in front of…
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‘Ant Man’ Sneak Preview Starting June 19 at Disney California Adventure Park
Marvel’s latest film, Ant Man, will soon be hitting theaters on July 17, 2015. To get ready for the new film, the Bug’s Life Theater in Disney California Adventure Park will present a sneak preview to guests, starting June 19. The film starring Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Michael Peña and more, brings to…
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‘Inside Out’ Pre-Parade Appearances to Begin June 19 at Disney California Adventure Park
Make some room Pixar Play Parade, a brand new pre-parade starring the Emotions of Inside Out is set to debut at Disney California Adventure Park, starting June 19. Disney Parks Blog made the announcement on Thursday. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness will make their appearance moments before the Pixar Play Parade steps off. Check them out in their…