Tag: Disneyland Resort
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Main Street Electrical Parade Returns to Disneyland for Brief Summer Run!
The Main Street Electrical Parade is returning to the Disneyland Resort this summer for a limited run. The classic Disney parade will be performing nightly at Disneyland from August 2nd through September 30, 2019. The Main Street Electrical Parade made its debut at Disneyland on July 17, 1972. For decades it made magic for Disney…
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Joy and Sadness Arrive on Pixar Pier as Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind Opens at Disney California Adventure!
There are a lot of new emotions to process at Pixar Pier for guests visiting the Disneyland Resort. Today, Joy and Sadness arrived at Pixar Pier as the Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind officially opened. The arrival of this final attraction at Pixar Pier comes a year after the initial opening of this area at Disney…
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Acclaimed Jazz Drummer Steve Houghton Performs With Disneyland Resort 2019 All-American College Band
The summer is in full swing for the Disneyland Resort 2019 All-American College Band. A highlight of the band’s performances each summer is when they perform with their clinicians. The first clinician for the summer was an internationally acclaimed jazz drummer, percussionist, clinician, author, and educator Steve Houghton. Through the years, Houghton has been on…
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Check Out the Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind at Disney California Adventure!
The Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind is set to open by the end of the month. Ahead of this opening, the walls have come down and today for some time there was a soft opening. DAPS MAGIC correspondent Murray stopped by Disney California Adventure to check out the Emotional Whirlwind. Here is a look at what…
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Annual Passholders: Celebrate All the Fun Offerings of Summer with a Friend with Discounted Tickets
The Disneyland Resort is even more magical when you have friends to share it with. With all the special new offerings this year, you’re going to want to spend it with someone close to you by your side. That’s why Disney is offering discounted tickets to annual passholders so they can bring a friend with…
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The Simpsons and Disney – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 939 (#457)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to chat about with lots of opinions. Things start with the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge without reservations. This discussion gets quite lengthy as the geeks chat about how it went and what will be coming. Next, the discussion moves on…
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Sunday Recap Report – A Showcase of Shows, Classics, and New Things
It was another warm and somewhat humid Sunday at the Disneyland Resort. It was also the final day of reservations for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge before it opens for everyone. (And since I write this blog on a Monday, the Virtual Queue is active and things seem to be moving along fairly smoothly. Groups 15-31…
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Disneyland Has Smooth First Day Without Reservations at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
The Disneyland Resort is now allowing guests to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge without reservations. Today was the first day for guests visiting Disneyland to enter Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge using the new virtual queue system. The system began being utilized approximately 20 minutes after Disneyland opened. Throughout the day, the virtual queue began allowing…
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Pixar Pals Parking Structure Opens New Tram Loading and Security Area to the Public
This Summer is going to be one of the biggest yet at the Disneyland Resort! With all the fun of Disneyland Resort All-American College Band and new attractions at Disney California Adventure Park opening to the public, there is a lot to look forward to. Of course, the reservation period for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge…
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Soarin’ Around the Galaxy – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week’s edition has news ranging from the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, to Toy Story 4, to the newest Pixar film. It also has details about Avengers: Endgame. We hope you enjoy this week’s edition of the DISNEY Reporter. We’ll see you in the parks!…
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Soarin’ Over California Stays at Disneyland Resort to Delight Flight Crews All Summer Long
Soarin’ you are cleared for takeoff! You may remember that Disneyland Resort has brought back Soarin’ Over California for the month of June. In exciting news, the return has been received so well that the attraction will be staying through Summer! We are so excited to watch at Soarin’ Over California stays to delight guests…
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Disney Hosts International Yoga Day In Front Of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland
Today is International Yoga Day. To celebrate it, more than 1,000 cast members came to the Disneyland Resort in the early hours of the morning to practice yoga together. The event was made even more magical with the fact that it was done as the sun rose during the session. Throughout the year, cast members…
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Main Street Cinema at Disneyland Resort Removes the Recently Added Merchandise From the Theater
Just last week, guests noticed that Main Street Cinema had undergone a major change. While the theater normally would have lots of space for guests, merchandise had moved into each corner of the location. Today, we are incredibly excited to announce that the merchandise has moved out of this quiet hideaway! Fans were definitely not…
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Head to Disney California Adventure Park this Summer for an Annual Passholder Corner with Themed Activities
This summer will definitely be one to remember! With all the adventures at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and new experiences coming to the resort it is going to be incredible! Of course, you can experience Tale of the Lion King multiple times a day and enjoy the magic of Disney’s The Lion King for yourself!…
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60 Years of Movement – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 938 (#456)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks cover the 60th anniversary of the Matterhorn, Monorail, and Submarines at Disneyland. They also discuss the arrival of Bo Peep on Pixar Pier. Merchandise is now being sold at the Main Street Cinema and this is also chatted about. Following which, a new segment…
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2019 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Begins Performances at the Disneyland Resort
The 2019 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band is now performing at the Disneyland Resort. On Monday, June 17th, the band began entertaining guests with five sets throughout the late afternoon and evening. The college band’s day began with the Patriotic Flag Retreat at 4:30. This was followed be a pre-parade set that began in Town…
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Anniversaries and Animation – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week we strive to share the top headlines of the Disney and geek communities. This week there was a lot coming out of the Disneyland Resort and also the world of animation. At the Disneyland Resort, three attractions celebrated their 60th anniversary this week. They…
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Merchandise Moves Into Main Street Cinema at Disneyland
The Main Street Cinema is the home of multiple Mickey Mouse shorts. For years it has been a place where guests can go to get some fun classic entertainment and also some strong air conditioning. This morning there was more than just good air conditioning and Mickey shorts. Merchandise arrived at the Main Street Cinema…
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A Tale of Three Attractions: Disneyland Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of Monorail, Submarines, and Matterhorn
Today marks the 60th anniversary of three attractions at the Disneyland Resort. On June 14, 1959, Disneyland saw a sizeable expansion with the addition of these new attractions. The Monorail, Submarines, and Matterhorn all debuted on the same day. To celebrate this milestone for these three attractions, the Disneyland Resort invited some members of the…
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2019 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Announces Daily Showtimes
The 2019 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band begins performances on June 17. Up until now, the daily schedule hasn’t been known. This changed today when the band announced the following showtimes for those wishing to experience them this summer. 2019 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Showtimes 4:30 PM – Disneyland Patriotic Flag Retreat 5:15 PM…
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Toy Story 4’s Forky Arrives on Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure
Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort can now stop by Pixar Pier for a picture with Toy Story 4‘s new friend, Forky. The likeness of this character can be found near the entrance to Pixar Pier near the Lamplight Lounge. Forky is a new character that is coming to the Toy Story franchise. He is created…
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Bounding on Batuu: The Dos and Don’ts for Outfits at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge allows guests to enter and become a part of the Star Wars stories. When visiting Batuu and become a part of the world that Disney has created, there is a need to become even more a part of the story as one interacts with its inhabitants, build lightsabers, build droids, and…
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Disneyland Forever Makes Welcome Return to the Skies Above Disneyland
On Friday night Disneyland Forever, the fireworks spectacular created for the 60th anniversary of Disneyland returned to the skies above Sleeping Beauty Castle. After a brief delay due to technical issues, the fireworks went on without any issues as the crowds cheered. As the show continued there were more cheers and also people sang along…
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Language Guide: Learning the Lingo of Batuu at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
When visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge guests will find that there are a few language variances from what they are used to. This is because on Batuu, while the language is similar to that of most of the guests, it also has some differences. For those preparing to visit Black Spire Outpost on Batuu, DAPS…