Tag: Disneyland
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Two New Princess Tiana-Themed Shops Coming to Disneyland’s Critter Country
The Disneyland Resort has announced that there will be two new Princess Tiana-themed shops coming to Critter Country. Both of these stores will draw inspiration from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Princess and the Frog. This will continue to allow guests to be further immersed in this classic story when they visit Disneyland and experience…
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Dapper Dans Dress Their Irish Best for St. Patrick’s Day at Disneyland
The Dapper Dans were dressed in their Irish best, or vests, for St. Patrick’s Day at Disneyland on Sunday, March 17, 2024. The four gentlemen were dressed in green head to toe for their performances throughout the day at The Happiest Place On Earth. This included the March Along Main Street with the Disneyland Band,…
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The Women of Disneyland’s Main Street Windows
Happy Women’s Month! March is the perfect time to celebrate some of the influential women in the world of Disney! This is the first of a pair of articles and will focus on something you can see when walking down Main Street in Disneyland. That’s right, I’m talking about the women of the windows! You…
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Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 15, 2009
On this day in 2009, ‘Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years’ ended its run at the Main Street Opera House. The experience featured an exhibit made up of models, photos, concept art, and sculptures as well as a 17-minute film hosted by Donald Duck and former Cast Member Steve Martin. The attraction took a nostalgic…
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The Little Man of Disneyland Decorates Adventureland Home for St. Patrick’s Day
The Little Man of Disneyland was first introduced in 1955 in Disney’s Little Golden Books series in a book called The Little Man of Disneyland. It was published as A Mickey Mouse Club Book in this series. The Little Man of Disneyland is the story of a leprechaun who lives at Walt Disney’s original Magic Kingdom, Disneyland. Named…
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GUIDE: Eggstravangza Returns to the Disneyland Resort
The ever popular Eggstravaganza has returned to the Disneyland Resort for the Easter and Spring holidays. Guests of all ages have fun searching throughout Downtown Disney, Disneyland, and Disney California Adventure for special character eggs to redeem a special prize. We start in Downtown Disney where Daps Magic team member Steven began his search for…
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Pixar Play Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 14, 2008
On this day in 2008, the Pixar Play Parade debuted at Disney California Adventure. It featured units from Pixar favorites like ‘Monsters University,’ ‘The Incredibles,’ ‘Finding Nemo,’ ‘A Bug’s Life,’ ‘Toy Story,’ and ‘Cars.’ The parade ran in DCA until 2017 and then transferred to Disneyland for Pixar Fest in 2018. A version even appeared…
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Pizza Planet Truck Popcorn Bucket Coming to Disneyland for Pixar Fest
Disney Parks announced today that the famous Pizza Planet truck that can be found in just about every Pixar film will become a popcorn bucket. The bucket will be one of several novelty items coming to the Disneyland Resort as part of Pixar Pixar, running April 26 through August 4, 2024. The Pizza Planet Truck is a 1978 Gyoza…
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GUIDE: 2024 Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort
With Pixar Fest just a little over a month away, the Disneyland Resort has released new details about this celebration of all that is Pixar. Pixar Fest runs from April 26, 2024 through August 4, 2024. It will include new offerings and also the return of some beloved ones that will be getting a few…
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Chuuby Popcorn Bucket Coming To Disneyland Park
Attention Chuuby fans! Wait! Who’s Chuuby you might ask? Chuuby is an orange cartoon bird who lives in Runamuck Park in Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. He lives in the train barn by the Runamuck Railroad station, and is very friendly to guests as he often…
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Disney Channel Rocks! – Then And Now
This week at GUIDE: Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite, a show called Disney Channel Rocks! was offered multiple times throughout the event. This show was an instant hit by those in attendance as they heard some of their favorite songs from different Disney Channel programs. This performance lasted about 15 minutes and had four…
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Meet Kara, the 2024 CHOC Walk Ambassador!
The CHOC Walk in the Park will be taking place this year on July 21, 2024. Thousands of supporters of the Children’s Hospital of Orange County will be walking through the Disneyland Resort parks in an environment that is positive, magical, and full of heart. They will be led by this year’s CHOC Walk Ambassador,…
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Pirates of the Caribbean | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 7, 1997
On this day in 1997, the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disneyland was rededicated for its 30th year following a three-month refurbishment. The renovation would mark the first major changes in the ride’s history, addressing some of the problematic scenes. The pirates who previously chased women now saw the roles reversed. The “Pooped Pirate”…
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My Top 5 Things at Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite
This week, the Disneyland Resort held the first Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite! We were lucky enough to attend and had such a great time experiencing all there was to offer. I wanted to give my personal breakdown of the top five offerings of the event! 5. High School Musical Zombies Pep Rally This…
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Tilly Gets Dressed for Women’s History Month at the Main Street Cinema at Disneyland
If you’ve ever visited the Main Street Cinema on Main Street, USA, you have stopped by Tilly. Tilly is from Marceline, Missouri and is the ticket taker for the Main Street, Cinema. For Women’s History Month, she is also showing her support of women’s rights by dressing up in her suffragettes outfit and encouraging those…
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A Walk Around Disneyland on a Rainy Day as Seen Through a 35mm Lens
Saturday, March 2, 2024 was an interesting day. It couldn’t decide exactly what it wanted to be. At times, it was pouring with a cold rain. At other times, the sun was shining and Pixar-like clouds made the skies seem happy. And then there were the other times when the day just didn’t know what…
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Minnie Mouse Takes Center Stage at Disneyland Entrance During Women’s History Month
Guests entering the gates of Disneyland on Saturday were taking pictures with a different mouse in the garden in front of the Main Street Station. Instead of the traditional floral Mickey Mouse, a floral Minnie Mouse was greeting guests. This Minnie Mouse was put in place this weekend and coincided with the arrival of Women’s…
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Cinderella Festival | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 3, 1971
On this day in 1971, a 3-day Cinderella Festival began at Disneyland. It celebrated the 20th anniversary of the film and the upcoming debut of Cinderella Castle at the Walt Disney World Resort. The event featured garden tours from Disneyland horticulturists and multiple fashion shows daily. A special 24-page booklet included recipes from Cinderella’s Royal…
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Special Patch Coming Exclusively For Disneyland Magic Key Holders At Disney Channel Nite
The next patch in a series of patches for Disneyland Magic Key Holders is coming during the upcoming Disneyland After Dark “Disney Channel Nite.” The first patch was released during the recent Sweethearts’ Nite held at Disneyland. Patch #2 will be available for pick up on Tuesday, March 5 and Thursday, March 7 between 9pm…
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A Construction Mystery – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
The January, 1994 opening of Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin started the year off on a high note at Disneyland. By now, fans had grown to expect something new and exciting on a fairly regular basis. After all, we were approaching the middle of “The Disney Decade.” Even walking through the vast parking lot that…
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Every Hour of One More Disney Day at Disneyland
On February 29, 2012, the Disneyland Resort hosted its One More Disney Day 24-hour event. Walt Disney World Resort also did the same over in Florida. Daps Magic was on hand to cover this 24-hour Disney day. Specifically, Johnny 5, the former co-host of Geeks Corner. For this special leap year/leap day event, the Daps…
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Disneyland Resort Announces 2024 Eggstravaganza
An annual springtime tradition has returned to the Disneyland Resort. Today the Disneyland Resort announced the 2024 Eggstravaganza. This gives the chance to seek out eggs throughout the Disneyland Resort from March 11 to April 9, 2024. There are three different egg hunts to enjoy during the Eggstravaganza: Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney…
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‘Iwájú’ Merchandise Found in Disneyland as Series Arrives on Disney+
Today, Iwájú arrives on Disney+. As it does, merchandise for it can also be found at Disneyland. Iwájú is an all-new series from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African Comic Book Entertainment Company Kugali. This story that takes place in Lagos, Nigeria that is an exciting coming-of-age story follows Tola (voice of Simisola Gbadamosi), a young…
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Star Tours | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 28, 1997
On this day in 1997, a 10th anniversary rededication ceremony for the Star Tours attraction was held at Disneyland. Chewbacca and Carrie Fisher, famous for her portrayal of Princess Leia, were on hand to carry out a lightsaber ribbon cutting. The ceremony was reminiscent of the medal ceremony at the end of ‘A New Hope.’…