Tag: Disneyland Resort
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Downtown Disney District Continues to See Transformation Progress
The transformation of Downtown Disney District continues to move forward. For those who visit the Disneyland Resort on a weekly basis, the changes are very apparent. Each week there are new details to be found and buildings going up. While some things are already completed, like Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio (see Daps Magic’s…
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Work Continues on Adventureland Treehouse at Disneyland
The Adventureland Treehouse continues to see progress being made in Adventureland at Disneyland. Inspired by the story of the Swiss Family Robinson, this is the ultimate treehouse. If you are anything like this humble reporter, it is a place that would be a dream to stay in overnight! For many months, scaffolding and scrims could…
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No Longer Banking on Main Street – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Last month’s article was all about an auspicious early July opening (Aladdin’s Oasis, if you missed it). This month’s is all about a quiet closure that took place near the end of July. One of Main Street’s older tenants, in continuous operation since 1955 in fact, closed its doors for the last time on July…
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Collectible Cards Coming for Magic Key Holders at Disneyland
Disneyland is constantly looking to offer perks and other surprises for their Magic Key Holders, and another opportunity is coming very soon. The Disneyland Magic Key Instagram account shared news that a new series of 4 collectible trading cards featuring iconic characters from the Haunted Mansion is about to materialize. The cards will also feature…
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Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Grounds to Expand
Fans of the Haunted Mansion will soon have even more to geek out about. Today, the Disneyland Resort announced that the Haunted Mansion property will be expanding. The expanded grounds will create more space for an extended queue with enhanced and immersive. This will be continue the story and lore of the Haunted Mansion outside…
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Full Disney100 Esplanade Music Loop at Disneyland Resort
One of the fun elements of the Disney100 celebration has been the music loop that has been found in the esplanade at the Disneyland Resort. This loop includes music from past and present from across different parts of The Walt Disney Company. The full loop runs approximately an hour and fifteen-ish minutes. As the summer…
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Disney Reveals Beautiful New Mural at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel One Month Ahead of Official Opening
A new mural has been revealed by Disney that guests will see at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel when it opens one month from today. This mural is a one-of-a-kind piece of art and was created by Lorelay Bové. Bové was the associate production designer on Disney’s Encanto. When The Villas at Disneyland Hotel at…
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Here are the Top 5 Plant-Based Items This Fall at the Disneyland Resort
Fall is nearly upon us and with it comes a wonderful season of celebrating all that is spooky at the Disneyland Resort. Along with the return of Halloween Screams, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and Oogie Boogie Bash, there will also be plenty of culinary delights to enjoy! Below are the top 5 plant-based food items being…
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San Fransokyo Square Nears Completion at Disney California Adventure
In less than a week, a completed San Fransokyo Square will be welcoming guests who visit Disney California Adventure into a new area inspired by Big Hero 6. The area is definitely more San Fransokyo Square now than Pacific Wharf, its previous iteration. This transformation, announced at the 2022 D23 Expo, sees the world and…
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Sunday Spotlight: Jake the Droid
Jake the Droid (officially J4-K3) was a friendly and inquisitive droid that was occasionally be found in Tomorrowland at Disneyland. He was (or perhaps still is) a prototype droid. Basically this means he was still under development. When he appeared at Disneyland, he was always learning and growing, and loved to interact with guests. Jake…
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Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio is a Culinary Celebration of Two Coasts
The Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio at the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort recently underwent a fairly substantial renovation. Guests walking through the Downtown Disney District could see the changes happening as it transformed to its new vibrant look. The transformation wasn’t just happening on the outside, however. This restaurant also saw a transformation…
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Disney Releases Video Teasing Villains for Oogie Boogie Bash
Oogie Boogie Bash will be kicking off its Halloween season run on September 5, 2023. Ahead of its arrival, Disney has released a video teasing two villains that will be making appearances at Disney California Adventure’s Halloween party this year. The video seems to indicate two fairly iconic villains from two very different eras of…
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New Video Highlights Details of Tiana’s Palace at Disneyland
A new video released by Disney today shows off the details of Tiana’s Palace ahead of its opening in New Orleans Square at Disneyland on September 7, 2023. This comes after Daps Magic and other members of the media were given a preview of the menu that will be offered at the location (read about…
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Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings Reveal New Details About New Disney Weddings Coach
Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings has revealed new details about a brand new Disney Weddings Coach that will be coming to the Disneyland Resort. The reveal comes during World Princess Week. Along with revealing the inspiration behind the new coach, other details for magical possibilities were shared for those who may want to have a magical…
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Disneyland Resort Updates Early Entry Policy
The Disneyland Resort is updating its Early Entry starting in January 2024. Currently the process allows for guests at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels to enter Disneyland or Disney California Adventure 30 minutes before the official opening of each park. However, starting on January 20, only one park will be allowing access to the…
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Disney Highlights Five Cast Members As It Celebrates Five Years of Disney Aspire
The Disney Aspire program is celebrating five years of helping Cast Members achieve educational goals and to better themselves. Since 2018, Disney Aspire has been providing 100% of tuition for eligible employees across the company. The catalog of program and degree offerings continues to grow and evolve as time moves on. Currently it includes over…
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CHOC Walk in the Park Through the Lenses of Team Daps Magic
On Sunday August 20, 2023, thousands of supporters of CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) headed to the Disneyland Resort for the return of the CHOC Walk in the Park. The last CHOC Walk in the Park was in 2019, before the pandemic. Since then, the CHOC Walk went digital and then last year became…
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Ahsoka Tano Makes First Appearance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
In the early afternoon of August 23, 2023, Ahsoka Tano made her first appearance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. Her arrival comes a day after the new Star Wars series Ahsoka arrived on Disney+. Ahead of her arrival, a small crowd gathered in anticipation of meeting Ahsoka Tano. At 1:40 PM, she made…
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Ahsoka and a Walk – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #674
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! There is a lot of exciting things to talk about this week on the show. This includes CHOC Walk during a tropical storm, and also just the Disneyland Resort in general during Tropical Storm Hilary. The Geeks also show off another Indy Cam with the corner’s favorite little pup. Things then…
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Make a Wish and Do as Dreamers Do – The Story of How Make-A-Wish Inspired a Kid to Become a Cast Member
If you met Dylan Cazin today, you would meet a Cast Member who has a love of Disney and a love of sharing the magic. At first glance, Dylan is a happy Cast Member who is one of the thousands of Cast Members at the Disneyland Resort. His story, however, shows a much deeper motivation…
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World Princess Week Brings Delicious Treats to Disney Parks Worldwide
In case you missed the royal decree, World Princess Week is here! Between August 20-26, 2023, the Disney Parks and Resorts around the world are celebrating our favorite noble heroines and their inspiring stories. Returning for the occasion this year are a bevy of luscious sweet treats and special snacks. Whether your foodie fancy is…
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Plaza de la Familia Foodie Guide Released Ahead of September 1st Kickoff at Disneyland Resort
On September 1st, the Plaza de la Familia will be returning to the Disneyland Resort. Specifically in Disney California Adventure, Plaza de la Familia is a joyous celebration that embraces the bonds of families and also gives a taste of Día de los Muertos. It runs from September 1st through November 2nd, 2023. During this…
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VIDEO: Tropical Storm Hilary Descends on Disneyland Resort
The Happiest Place on Earth was one of the wettest places on Earth on Sunday, August 20, 2023. With the arrival of Tropical Storm Hilary, the entirety of Southern California received a deluge of water throughout the day. Tropical Storm Hilary brought 2.1 inches of rain (according to the Apple Weather App) around Disneyland. Despite…