Tag: Disney California Adventure
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All in a Moment – the End of Mad T Party
One of the things I love so much about photography is the capturing of moments. I could write on and on and on about something and still not capture the emotion of an event. However, I could attend the same event and capture a quick photo (sometimes intentionally, sometimes not) that captures and conveys the…
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A Rainy Day at the Disneyland Resort – November 30, 2014
On November 30, 2014 it was the first rainy day of the Holiday Time season at the Disneyland Resort. This meant that people were ducking under anything they could duck under to stay dry, buying ponchos, and creating a long line at one of the three Starbucks locations around the Resort. This also meant that…
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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort – November 22, 2014
The holidays at the Disneyland Resort are always a lot of fun. This year there are a few changes in A Christmas Fantasy Parade and Jingle Jangle Jamboree in Disneyland, and some familiar new traditions returning like ¡Viva Navidad! and the tree lighting ceremony in Disney California Adventure. On November 22nd, Mr. DAPs took photos…
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Sherlock’s Tragic Jurassic Turkey – Geeks Corner – Episode 408
Welcome to our Thanksgiving week’s episode of Geeks Corner! Right off the bat, we wish you a happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. We’d also like to thank all of those who joined in for the livestream! It was a lot of fun! For those of you who are just getting ready to watch this…
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Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort – November 16, 2014
Sunday November 16, 2014 marked the end of the first weekend of the Disneyland Resort Holiday Time celebration. It was a windy and cool (depending on where you are from) day. It was also a beautifully sunny day. During the day Mr. DAPs and crew stopped by Musical Chairs, Jingle Jangle Jamboree, the Jingle Cruise…
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Shanghai Disney with Amanda Jane – Geeks Corner – Episode 407
Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse, Murray, and Victor! Welcome to this week’s episode of Geeks Corner! This week, we have a special guest. Amanda of Amanda Jane Designs is coming to showcase her fantastic work. She creates necklaces that are a necessity for your #DisneySide collection. Her shop is at: http://www.amandajanedesigns.etsy.com Her instagram is: http://www.instagram.com/amandajanedesigns Her…
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Disney California Adventure's Mad T Party to End November 30
On November 30, Disney California Adventure Park will have its last showing of Mad T Party. If you would like to check out the Hottest Deck in Town, the White Rabbit DJ, Mad T Party Band and so much more, be sure to visit Wonderland one last time. How do you feel about Mad T…
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With Flip of Switch, Holiday Time Begins at Disneyland Resort
With the flip of a giant switch, Holiday Time began at the Disneyland Resort with the help of the Gallard family in front of It’s a Small World. On November 13, the Gallardo family of La Habra, California were given the honor of turning on the lights of this iconic attraction and kicking off the holiday…
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Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort – November 9, 2014
Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort begins on November 13 but as you can see, many of the festivities and decorations are already making the Disneyland Resort The Merriest Place on Earth! The following is a look at Disneyland on November 9, 2014. It includes A Christmas Fantasy Parade, Believe… in Holiday Magic fireworks, and more.…
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2014 Disneyland Resort Candy Canes Schedule
Happy November! The Holidays are in full swing as the parks transition into Winter mode and with it comes all sorts of Holiday goodies and treats. Out of all of the new items debuting on menus across the Disneyland Resort, there is one treat to rule them all! The traditional Candy Canes! Each are hand made in…
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Disney California Adventure – Mad T Party – October 26, 2014
Halloween Time is a great time to visit Disney California Adventure’s Mad T Party. The Mad Hatter, Alice, and the Mad T Party band get more and more zombified as each evening of performances progress. Hope you enjoy the photos!
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Geek Eats- Disney Dining Delights!
Greetings Foodies! Welcome to this week’s Geek Eats! This week’s topic is not only near and dear to my heart and stomach but also inspired by my most recent trip. That’s right, it’s time to talk about Disney food! Disney food is almost a religion. Ask any regular attendee to the Disney Parks and they…
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Welcome Home, Oswald!
In 1928 Walt Disney lost his little not-so-lucky rabbit: Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Walt Disney went on to create Mickey Mouse and Oswald went on to appear in several shorts with Universal. His last appearance would be as a cameo in a Woody the Woodpecker short in 1951. He also appeared in several comics through…
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Oswald’s Maelstrom – Geeks Corner – Episode 351
Welcome to Geeks Corner! It’s been an absolutely geektastic week and there is a lot to cover! Here’s a brief overview of what this week’s show will be like: Halloween has arrived at Disneyland. This includes magic, villains, gypsies, characters, and more! Oswald the Lucky Rabbit has come to the Disneyland Resort and now meets…
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2014 Fall Dapper Day Descends on Disneyland
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The 2014 Disneyland All-American College Band Says Goodbye
On Friday August 15, the 2014 Disneyland All-American College Band concluded it’s summer of performances at the Disneyland Resort. The day began with their jazz set in Disney California Adventure before moving over to Disneyland for the rest of the day. As has happened on several other years, fans began lining up well before the…
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Disneyland July 20, 2014 – Five & Dime and Fantasmic!
July 20, 2014 was a beautiful night. While we didn’t do a lot on that Sunday night, what we did do we made count. We watched Five & Dime and then Fantasmic! and they were awesome! After watching Five & Dime, we made our way to Disneyland to see Fantasmic!. As we walked towards the…
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Disneyland July 20, 2014 – A Day of Characters and Entertainment
On Sunday July 20, 2014 Disneyland was the place to be! The day started with finding Ariel at the Main Gate of Disneyland. Then Merida was out in Fantasy Faire. Agent Pink was asked to dance with the Dapper Dans, Alice and the Mad Hatter were as crazy as ever for Musical Chairs, and then…
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Disneyland's 59th Birthday – July 17, 2014 – Birthday Ceremony, College Band, Beauty and the Beast
On July 17, 2014 Disneyland celebrated its 59th Birthday. The day began with a ceremony in the morning with fifty-nine characters, the Dapper Dans leading a sing-along, the Main Street Mayor, and the unveiling of the logo for Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary. Mr. DAPs and crew also spent some time watching the 2014 Disneyland All-American College Band…
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Disneyland – May 18, 2014 – Musical Chairs, Soundsational, Mad T Party
May 18, 2014 was a beautiful day at Disneyland.. The Mad Hatter thought he was a Jedi. Mickey’s Soundsational Parade was as entertaining as ever. The Mad T Party was also a fun ending to the night. Also, the lights at Mad T Party make it incredible fun to photograph. Here are photos from the…
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Disneyland Resort – July 6, 2014
Disneyland in July is a wonderful thing. Most Annual Passes are blocked out and in general, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have a very leisurely feel. It really does feel like a lazy Sunday afternoon when visiting the Disneyland Resort on a Sunday afternoon. This particular Sunday was also fairly warm, around 90 degrees. The…
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Disneyland – June 1, 2014
Disneyland is always a wonderful place to be any day of the year. Sundays have always been a favorite though and this Sunday was no different. Many magical things happened throughout the day. Here is a look at a day through the lens of Mr. DAPs.
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Disneyland June 8, 2014 – Evil Queen and Five & Dime
On June 8 the Disneyland said goodbye to the Evil Queen for awhile as she returns to her kingdom. It can be guessed that she will be returning for Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. This day also included Five & Dime and Mickey’s Soundsational Parade as Mr. DAPs made his way around the Disneyland…
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2014 Disneyland All-American College Band – First Day
June 17 marked the first day for the 2014 Disneyland All-American College Band’s summer season. Directed by Dr. Ron McCurdy, the band brings 21 collegiate musicians together to perform around the Disneyland Resort throughout the summer. This program began in 1971 and since then has given thousands of students the opportunity to experience what it…