Category: Disney
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New Disney California Adventure Only Annual Pass On Sale At Costco
OC Register has divulged information that Costco has begun selling Disney California Adventure annual passes as of today. The $330 pass has 60 blockout dates, and carries the 10% discount off food and merchandise that some of the other annual passes do. It also comes with an exclusive collector’s pin. The pass will be on…
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Disneyland Announces 2017-2018 Ambassadors
Walt Disney started an ambassador program in 1965 and the program continues to this day at the Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Ambassadors are selected to represent the Resort in various activities in the community, host VIP’s, be at various events, among other responsibilities. Disney Parks Blog has announced that Mikey Trujillo and Alexa Garcia will be the…
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Take a Look at a Sneak Peek of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”
Beauty and the Beast will be coming to theaters on March 17, 2017. Before that release however, the original animated classic will be re-released on Digital HD and Blu-Ray. As part of the BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION release, special bonus features will give a sneak peek at the new live-action adaptation of the…
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Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire To Have Fall Finale
At Magic Kingdom, Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire premiered this year to delights guests at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Disney Parks Blog announced today that a special Fall finale will be added this weekend to the show. The show takes place in front of Cinderella’s Castle, and will have a new song to…
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Last Day of Tower of Terror and Special Version Announced
The Tower of Terror will be replaced with Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout next year. Disney Parks Blog announced the last day to ride the Twilight Zone attraction today. January 2nd, 2017 will be the last day to go to the 5th Dimension. Before then, starting September 9 to October 31 for Halloween Time,…
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New Parade For Disneyland’s Halloween Parties
The Disney Parks Blog has announced a new parade to debut at Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland this year. Last year, Paint the Night went down the parade route for party goers. The Headless Horseman will kick off the show, and some new segments will follow. Jack Skellington will lead some Halloweentown residents. Some ghouls from…
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Disney in Early Talks for a ‘James and the Giant Peach’ Live Action Film
It appears that the Walt Disney Company may be in talks to create a James and the Giant Peach live action film. According to sources, director Sam Mendes is in the lead to take charge of this film. Even more so, it’s said that Nick Hornby would adapt Roald Dahl’s book for an onscreen presence. The children’s…
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Live Stream of Disney’s Electrical Parade On Disney Parks Blog
With the recent “Inside Disney Parks” video, the Disney Parks Blog has announced that there will be a live stream of the Electrical Parade at Magic Kingdom. On August 28 at 8:55 pm Eastern Time, viewers can see the parade one more time in Walt Disney World before it glows away to Disneyland. Guests can…
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9th Annual Taste of Downtown Disney Raises Money For CHOC in a Tasty Way
As summer gives way to fall, it is time to look forward to the 26th annual CHOC “Walk in the Park.” This year, CHOC Walk will be taking place on October 30th. With this special 5k taking place on Halloween weekend this year, it is being billed as a very “spooktacular” event that turns October…
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Parades of the Park – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
We’ve been to every land. We’ve looked at a hotel and a great show. Now it’s time to end our trip to Hong Kong Disneyland with a look at the parades of the park. Flights of Fantasy This parade originally premiered as part of the 5th anniversary, and was alive and well for the 10th…
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Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread House For 2016 Revealed
It’s almost Halloween time at the Disneyland Resort and with it comes Haunted Mansion Holiday. This annual overlay of the popular attraction always contains a gingerbread house in the ballroom scene of the ride. It makes it re-rideable year after year because of the different creations of the house. This year the inspiration comes from…
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Listen to Disney and Pixar Shorts Music
Disney and Pixar animated films have wonderful soundtracks that are released to the delight of ears everywhere. Many times they grab the spotlight of theater goers who pick out a favorite song and then run home to download it. Sometimes we forget about the animated shorts that precede the film we anticipate. In many of…
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Lucasfilm to Team Up with Five Brands for ‘Rogue One’ Promo Campaign
On Monday, Lucasfilm announced that they will join “forces” with five major brands for the upcoming ‘Rogue One’ promotional campaign. The anthology film which is slated to hit theaters this December, will include sponsors from Duracell, General Mills, Gillette, Nissan and Verizon, according to the press release. Lynwen Brennan, General Manager of Lucasfilm said, “We are…
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Disneyland AP Days Returning In September 2016!
An email and facebook announcement went out to Annual Passholders about AP Days returning to Disney California Adventure. From September 6 to October 2, Passholders can enjoy several things at the park. A new button series will have different designs each Monday. Special character photo opportunities will be at Stage 12. A red carpet photo op…
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Top 5 Alternative Eats At Disney California Adventure
Disney California Adventure features not just California centric attractions, but also some great California eating. But, with so many choices, where does one go to get that hunger fix? Here’s a few places to get some unique dining where crowds may even be small. Paradise Garden Grill One of the often overlooked unique places is…
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Hollywood Shows and Rooms – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
We’re nearing the end of the tour of Hong Kong Disneyland. And before we get there, we’re going to visit a grand show and take a detour out of the park… Mickey and the Wondrous Book Wondrous Book is one of two stage shows located in Hong Kong Disneyland. The second is Festival of the Lion King.…
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Disney to Produce Live Action ‘The Little Mermaid’ with Music from Alan Menken & Lin-Manuel Miranda
Get ready for a brand new live action Disney film! On Tuesday, the internet flooded with waves of excitement as the Walt Disney Company announced The Little Mermaid as its latest live action film project. According to Deadline, the film will include music from Lin-Manuel Miranda and of course, Alan Menken! Both old and new…
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Team DAPs Magic to Walk Through the Parks for CHOC Walk 2016
On October 30, 2016 Team DAPs Magic will be walking through the Disneyland Resort to raise money for benefit health care programs, education, and research for CHOC Children’s and CHOC at Mission as a part of the 2016 CHOC Walk. Team DAPs Magic will join approximately 14,000 other walkers as they stroll through Disneyland, Disney California…
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James Cameron, Jon Landau, and Bob Chapek Added to Destination D: Amazing Adventures Lineup
Destination D: Amazing Adventures continues to add more to its lineup ahead of the event happening at Walt Disney World this November. When Disney fans visit Disney’s Contemporary Resort on November 19 and 20, they will now have the opportunity to hear James Cameron, Jon Landau, and Bob Chapek. For a presentation on Pandora – The…
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The Force Was Strong as the Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band Said Goodbye
Another summer has come and gone for the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. For 46 summers, this band has entertained Disneyland guests with their energetic daily performances. Under the direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy, the band has performed this summer Tuesdays-Saturdays in both Disney California Adventure and Disneyland. They have also performed with many guest…
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R2-D2 Actor Kenny Baker Dead at 81
Kenny Baker, the man who brought Star Wars droid R2-D2 to life, has died at the age of 81. The 3ft 8 inch actor portrayed the beloved droid in Star Wars: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and also the prequels before returning as s consultant for Star Wars: The…
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New Rogue One Trailer Shows More Characters And Ships
During Olympics coverage a new Rogue One trailer was shown. In it, more of the Imperial fleet is shown as well as more of the characters that have been highlighted in recent news from Star Wars Celebration. We also get to see a classic character at the end. The tone is made to be that…
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D Blu-Ray Collector’s Edition To Be Released
Finally! Star Wars: The Force Awakens is coming home in 3D! Ok, I know not everyone has a 3D capable Blu-Ray or television. But, what is exciting with this release are some bonus features that have not been previously released. More deleted scenes will be available, special behind-the-scenes video, and commentary by JJ Abrams! So,…
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7 Story Parking Structure to Be Built By Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort is planning to build a 7 story parking structure before the opening of its new Star Wars land. According to the Orange County Register, a new transportation hub will be built, along with a pedestrian bridge over Harbor Blvd, and also a 6,800 space parking structure that will reach seven stories high. The new…