Category: Disneyland Resort
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A Very Star Wars Birthday! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another week of Disney Reporter. Here we share the top Disney and geek stories that were covered in the news by DAPs Magic each week. This week there is quite a bit to cover so not everything made it in. Here are the posts that were covered though on this edition of Disney…
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Disneyland Gives Mickey Mouse a Birthday Surprise
Mickey Mouse’s birthday is November 18th. This year his birthday was celebrated around the globe in different ways. Mickey visited people and created some absolutely magical moments. On November 18th though, thousands turned out to visit Mickey Mouse and celebrate his birthday at the happiest place on Earth! The celebration began with buttons that were…
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Star Tours – The Adventures Continue With New Adventures – Review
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue has added new adventures to this Star Wars attraction at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The new adventures were introduced at both parks on November 17th ahead of Star Wars: The Last Jedi’s release in December. Mr. DAPs and Murray journeyed into Disneyland to climb aboard a Starspeeder and…
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Garland Returns to Main Street USA at Disneyland for the Holidays
Many guests visiting Disneyland today might have enjoyed a beautiful day at the happiest place on Earth as it celebrates the holidays. However, for some observant fans there was an excitement in the air as the garland has returned above Main Street USA at Disneyland. Through the years the garland hanging over Main Street has…
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Disney Parks Attractions Receive Honors From Themed Entertainment Association
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has honored the Disney Parks with several awards. This comes on the heels of a very busy and successful year for the Walt Disney Company in regards to its theme parks. Earlier this year Pandora opened in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. At the Disneyland Resort…
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Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer Set to Open in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort in 2018
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer is coming to Southern California! The award-winning burgers and CrazyShake™ milkshakes will be coming directly to the heart of Downtown Disney District next year. Black Tap in creating a distinct casual dining experience, featuring both indoor and outdoor seating, and will encapsulate a true New York vibe. The menu will…
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Mark Hamill Makes Surprise Appearance on Star Tours at Disneyland (video)
The Force was exceptionally strong at Disneyland tonight. Mark Hamill appeared aboard a Starspeeder to surprise those aboard. As he walked on board the Starspeeder the crowd went wild. Watch the video here: The Force is strong with @HamillHimself he surprised guests on Star Tours @Disneyland. #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/0uG9qVFAqu — Star Wars (@starwars) November 15, 2017…
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New Star Tours – The Adventures Continue Announcement Teases More!
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue will be changing come November 17th at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Disney Parks Blog released a first look at what will be coming to this beloved Star Wars attraction ahead of the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. A photo of…
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Celebration of Vintage Disneyland Comes To the Resort With New Disneyland After Dark Event Series
2018 will be an all new year for Disney experiences! The first all-new experience will be after dark events for park guests to enjoy the resort in a whole new light! The first of these events will be a throwback night, dedicated to the vintage days of Disneyland’s first few decades of operation! Guests are…
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Celebrate #HappyBirthdayMickey With Mickey Mouse
Mickey is on another birthday adventure and wants to spend it with you! The #HappyBirthdayMickey celebrations will take place in Disney Parks around the world! Heres what each park has to offer. The Disneyland Resort will host a celebration cavalcade starting at “it’s a small world” and pausing for a special moment with his friends in…
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it’s a small world Holiday – A Christmas Tradition at the Disneyland Resort
This past weekend it’s a small world Holiday re-opened at the Disneyland Resort. The lines were soon quite long as everyone waited to go on the “merriest Attraction on Earth!” This year the attraction has FastPass available for guests wanting to avoid waiting in the line that can get up to several hours long. it’s a…
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Sunday Spotlight: Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
Earlier this year the Disneyland Resort unveiled a new adventure to the world in Disney California Adventure. Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! offers a chance to join Rocket Raccoon as he rescues the Guardians of the Galaxy from the Collector’s fortress. This is a thrilling ride with multiple variations to it. There are…
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Taste the Holidays At Disney California Adventure’s Festival of Holidays
The holidays are back at the Disneyland Resort, and Festival of Holidays has officially returned to California Adventure! There are multiple all-new booths this year celebrating many different holidays! Here’s everything you can find: Chips Breads and Holiday Spreads Chicken Liver Pâté on Toast Cranberry Pear Tart Chorizo Queso Fundido White Chocolate-dipped Lingonberry Speculoos Cookie…
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Snow Comes To Disneyland Resort For Wintertime Enchantment
Holidays have arrived at the Disneyland Resort and have brought snow! Every night at 6 and 7:30, Disneyland brings a little more holiday magic to the festivities! It’s a quick show that ends in snowfall for the whole family to enjoy! It’s a truly wonderful moment that should not be missed!
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Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort Kicks Off With A Christmas Fantasy Parade!
Holiday Time has officially kicked off at the Disneyland Resort. One holiday tradition for many guests is watching A Christmas Fantasy Parade at Disneyland. This Christmas tradition has Disney characters, toy trumpet players, elves, and of course Santa Claus! This parade debuted in 1994 and replaced A Very Merry Christmas Parade. It has been modified…
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The Spirit of the Season is Alive with Disney ¡Viva Navidad! at Disney California Adventure!
Disney ¡Viva Navidad! is back and delighting guests during the holiday season again in Disney California Adventure. With the Three Cabelleros, Mickey, Minnie, and a host of dancers and performers, this is a show that is sure to get anyone into the spirit of the season! A part of Festival of Holidays at the Disneyland…
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Princess Elena’s Musical Grand Arrival Returns for Festival of Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
Princess Elena has returned to perform at the Disneyland Resort. As part of the Festival of Holidays, she is joined by dancers from her kingdom for a musical celebration of the holidays. She performs this throughout the day near Paradise Garden Grill. During the show she shares stories and songs from her native land. Princess…
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Castle Show and Main Street March Along Takes on Holiday Flair
The Disneyland Band and friends took on a holiday flair this year for the castle show and Main Street march along during the Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort. In recent years the castle show and march along hasn’t had any seasonal variation throughout the year. This year, the Disneyland Band performed Jingle Bells in…
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Believe… in Holiday Magic Brings Magic and Snow to the Skies of Disneyland
The holidays are back in full force at the Disneyland Resort. Decorations, music, food, and merchandise can be found throughout both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. All of these are wonderful to experience and represent several different seasonal holidays. One of the most beautiful traditions that is worth catching during this time though is the…
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Holiday Starbucks Mugs and Ornaments Arrive at Disneyland Resort
Holiday mugs have appeared at the Starbucks locations in both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. These mugs are taller than the average mug and have both the Starbucks logo and also a gingerbread castle on the other side. Ornaments that are miniature “you are here” mugs have also arrived. They can be found at the…
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The Muppets are Magical at Magic Kingdom!
This last year The Muppets descended upon Liberty Square in the Magic Kingdom. With two new shows called Great Moments in American History, The Muppets share two iconic American historical moments. One show shares about the midnight ride of Paul Revere. The other shares the story of the Declaration of Independence. The stories are told…
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Happily Ever After Offers Very Happy Fireworks Experience
On a recent trip to Walt Disney World I was able to experience it’s new fireworks spectacular Happily Ever After. After seeing it once, it was quickly decided that it should be seen again. This show covers quite a range of Disney stories that are both classic and modern. It includes moments from Aladdin, Hercules,…
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Disney-Pixar’s Coco Sneak Peek Delights Disney California Adventure
Disney-Pixar’s Coco sneak peek is now delighting guests who visit Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. The sneak peek for this new Disney-Pixar film can be experienced in the Bug’s Life Theater near the entrance of A Bug’s Land. The preview begins outside before entering the theater. There, some of the decorations found in…
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Mickey’s Soundsational Parade Says Goodbye to Disneyland
On November 5th Mickey’s Soundsational Parade made its way up through the Disneyland for the last time for the foreseeable future. This parade soft-opened on May 26, 2011 before officially opening a day later. A special media event gave a view of the parade from above on risers at the beginning of June in 2011…