Tag: Disneyland
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DAPS from the Past – Sharing the Magic From Days Gone By
There are so many magical memories to be had at the various Disney Parks. The DAPS MAGIC team recently realized that a lot of them have been captured throughout the years. Some of them have been uploaded, others will be. They are all going into a new playlist called “DAPS from the Past.” There, we…
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The Elias Campaign – DAPS MAGIC Plays D&D!
In my (not so) humble opinion, the best part about being a geek is the VARIETY. There are so many facets to geek culture, that it an endless, wonderful experience to discover new fandoms and (mild-to-moderate) obsessions! That’s why it gives me great joy to share one of my favorite flavors of geek with the…
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Disneyland Union Reaches Furlough Deal As Resort Closure Continues
Workers United Local 50’s president says the union was able to “secure protections for signature benefits to be continued with no premium cost to the members.” The Disneyland union said Thursday night that it had reached an agreement with the Walt Disney Company amid the park closure due to the novel coronavirus. Workers United Local…
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Todrick Hall Releases Magic Happens Parade Theme Song Single
Todrick Hall has released the title song of Disneyland’s newest parade online. Magic Happens features Todrick Hall, who also co-wrote the song. Magic Happens opened at the Disneyland Resort just weeks before the coronavirus pandemic caused the Disney Parks to close. For those looking for music from Magic Happens, this is the opening theme song…
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Under-Appreciated? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1027 (#498)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER. This week the geeks all stream in remotely as we continue to stay socially distant. However, being apart doesn’t mean that they can’t geek out together. Through the course of this episode, they geek out about quite a lot. This includes what safety steps Disney will be taking…
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Disney Parks Churro Bites – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
With people stuck at home currently and not going to Disney Parks, people aren’t able to experience many of the little bits of magic that are often associated with going to the parks. One park favorite for many people are churros. For many a churro is an essential part of any trip to their favorite…
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Furloughed – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another weekly edition of the DISNEY Reporter! This week, Mr. DAPs shares the top Disney and geek headlines. Most of the headlines are on the impact of the coronavirus on The Walt Disney Company. This includes pay for Disney executives, furloughs for non-necessary employees, annual passholder updates, and movie release schedules that are…
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2020 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Suspended Due to COVID-19
A popular summer tradition at the Disneyland Resort will not be happening this year. Today the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band announced that this year’s band will not be happening due to the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19. The announcement came from the band’s Facebook page. The announcement comes as the band celebrates its 50th anniversary. Recently…
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Enjoy the Live Musical Entertainment of the Disneyland Resort
One of the DAPS MAGIC team’s favorite things to do is to enjoy the live musical entertainment that can be found at the Disneyland Resort. From the Disneyland Band to Five & Dime, to the Dapper Dans, or Pearly Band, there are a lot of different entertainment acts to be enjoyed. Through the years, the…
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Disney+ Releases Suggested Playlists Inspired by Disneyland
Guests may not be able to visit the happiest place on Earth right now but Disney+ is offering a tribute to Disneyland. Today Disney+ released several suggested playlists that are inspired by different parts of Disneyland. These suggestions comes just days after Disneyland released a video of the new Magic Happens parade so fans could…
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The World Famous Jungle Cruise Quarantine Returns with More Jokes and More Skippers!
With the Disney Parks continuing to remain closed and people continuing to “stay in place,” Skippers of the World Famous Jungle Cruise have decided to continue on with their mission to bring humor to the world. Of course, this can’t be done currently in the dangerous jungles of Adventureland (look out for signs of danger!).…
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Keep Moving Forward – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1026 (#497)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks are joined by Doug Marsh as they revisit 30 years ago at Disneyland! The discussion not only talks about a day 30 years ago at the happiest place on Earth. They also talk about the unprecedented times that we now live in. As the…
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“Believe…There’s Magic In The Stars” – Monday Memories
I hope you are all enjoying Doug’s column ’30 Years Ago at Disneyland!’ It’s a fun look at the start of the ‘Disney Decade,’ and one of the best anniversary celebration Disneyland has ever had! In this edition of ‘Monday Memories,’ I go back 20 years to the year 2000 and the Disneyland 45th anniversary…
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Disneyland Resort Keeps the Magic Alive by Releasing Magic Happens Parade Video
The Disneyland Resort is doing its very best to keep the magic alive even when its gates are shut. Earlier this week, a video of the Dapper Dans was released to much acclaim. On Sunday, the Disneyland Resort released a new video on social media of the new Magic Happens parade that debuted at the…
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Homemade Disney Rides Made By Creative Families to Brighten Your Day
It is a difficult time both for park-goers and Cast Members. However, some creative families and skippers have come up with wonderful ways to pass the time before the Disney parks reopen: House Pirates of the Caribbean This family has made a great rendition of the classic attraction. One feature is making great use of…
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Go For a Ride or Lots of Them! – Virtual Ride-Throughs at the Disneyland Resort
There are so many magical experiences and attractions to be experienced at the Disneyland Resort. From Main Street, USA to Pixar Pier, to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, there are a lot of different attractions to ride when you can visit the Disneyland Resort. However, for the time being, these attractions aren’t available as the Disneyland…
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Remote Access – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1025 (#496)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks are connecting remotely due to the coronavirus as they make every effort to maintain safety and health. Throughout the course of the episode, they talk about the Disneyland Resort and what the short and longterm effects of COVID-19 will be on it. They also talk about Ahsoka…
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Construction Work Stops at Disneyland Resort Due to Coronavirus
Construction has halted at the Disneyland Resort during its closure during the coronavirus outbreak. This includes work being done on the Avengers Campus that is scheduled to open this summer. It also stops work that is getting going on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway that is coming to Mickey’s Toontown in 2022. The news was…
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Dapper Day Adds Summer ‘Encore’ Day at Disneyland Resort
The Dapper Day outing planned for April 19 that brings thousands to Disneyland in dashing fashions has added an “encore” date to the calendar in mid-June as the Anaheim theme parks remain closed amid the coronavirus outbreak. The Dapper Day Expo planned for April 18 and 19 in the Disneyland Hotel conference center featuring 30,000-square-feet…
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Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Reaching Out to Alumni Ahead of 50th Anniversary
The Disneyland Resort All-American College Band is reaching out to alumni of the program ahead of its 50th anniversary this summer. A post on their Facebook is telling alumni that the band would like to “hear from you and see where your journey has led.” It then details instructions on how to fill out a…
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What a Week – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1024 (#495)
Welcome to a very different episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, things have changed a lot in the Disney and geek universe and the geeks spend a lot of time talking about. This includes the closure of Disney parks around the glove. The geeks also talk about St. Patrick’s Day, the day of taping. There…
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The Little Man of Disneyland
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! It seems like a perfect time to look back at The Little Man of Disneyland. Originally this was a book that was released in 1955 in Disney’s Little Golden Books series. It was published as A Mickey Mouse Club Book in this series. For me personally, this was a book I grew…