Category: Disneyland Resort
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Grizzly River Run Closes For Annual Refurbishment at Disney California Adventure
Grizzly River Run closed this week for its annual refurbishment. On Monday, guests visiting the Disneyland Resort found this attraction closed and walled off when they passed by Grizzly Peak. This is a fairly common occurrence this time of year, as the weather isn’t overly conducive to riding a water attraction. Daps Magic team member…
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New ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Photo Op Appears at Disney California Adventure
As the holidays come to a close, the Disneyland Resort is pivoting into the new year. There are some changes to be found throughout the resort. Some of these changes focus on the broader construction that is part of the DisneylandForward initiative. Others continue to focus on the stories being told by The Walt Disney…
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Pink Milk Coming to Milk Stand at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
Disneyland Resort recently announced new and returning menu items that will be coming to Disneyland Park beginning on January 8. Another new menu item coming is Pink Milk. This is in addition to Blue Milk and Green Milk, which have been fan favorites in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge since its opening in Summer 2019. According…
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‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Release Date Announced!
The release date for Disneyland Handcrafted has been announced. This feature documentary from Leslie Iwerks takes a look at the year leading up to the opening of Disneyland. Viewers will get to see the excitement of Disneyland coming to life over 70 years ago. During the course of this feature, there will be the opportunity…
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New Digital Sign Appears in Front of Soarin’ Around the World at Disney California Adventure
A new digital sign has appeared in front of Soarin’ Around the World at Disney California Adventure. The sign, which appears to be to help draw people into the attraction, stands right next to the main attraction sign. This new sign is fairly simple and directs guests with arrows towards the attraction. It appears this…
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VIDEO: Festmeister Hans und Die Sauerkrauts at Disney Festival of Holidays
There have been quite a few fun groups performing at Disney Festival of Holidays during the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort this year. One of these groups is Festmeister Hans und Die Sauerkrauts. This group is an upbeat polka group that brought the Hollywood Backlot Lounge stage to life on multiple dates throughout the season.…
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New Novelties Coming to Disneyland Resort in the New Year
There are numerous reasons to be excited about visiting the Disneyland Resort in 2026. Along with the continuation of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, there are also some other exciting things on the way. With new foods, new entertainment, returning entertainment, and more, it is easy to miss some things. This is particularly true for…
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Ticket Booths Pulled Down Ahead of Porto’s Construction at Disneyland Resort
Construction recently began at the Disneyland Resort on the new location for Porto’s Bakery and Cafe. The highly anticipated restaurant has been the focus of much speculation by fans since it was announced several years ago. Some have even questioned if Porto’s would actually ever be built at the Disneyland Resort. With the recent start…
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Geek Eats: New Menu and Novelty Items Revealed for Disneyland Resort in 2026
It’s a new year, and with this comes new menu offerings and novelty items for guests visiting the Disneyland Resort. Disney revealed a new lineup of different things to enjoy eating and collecting as the new year begins. The new offerings include more for the continued celebration of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. This celebration…
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Disney Magic Brightens A Rainy New Year’s Eve Night at the Disneyland Resort
It was a rainy New Year’s Eve at the Disneyland Resort. That did little to dampen the spirits of those in attendance at the Happiest Place on Earth. Throughout the night, celebrations could be found throughout Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney District, and the Hotels at the Disneyland Resort. This included DJ’s, decorations, Disney…
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Disneyland to Ring in New Year with ‘New Year’s Eve Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks Spectacular’
Disneyland will be ringing in the New Year on the evening of December 31, 2025, into January 1, 2026, with presentations of the New Year’s Eve Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks Spectacular. This will accompany the other New Year’s Eve offerings that will be found throughout the Disneyland Resort. According to the Disneyland website, the…
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Top 5 of 2025: #4 – Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration
As the year comes to an end, Daps Magic is taking a look at the top five stories of 2025. There was a LOT of news this year, and a lot of changes. As Daps Magic sifts through all of this, there are a few things that are rising to the top. As is always…
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Disneyland Resort Files Permits for Parking Structure
The Disneyland Resort has filed a permit for a future parking structure. This comes as Disneyland Resort begins to act on different parts of things included in DisneylandForward. This was one of several announcements made in connection with DisneylandForward earlier this year. It also continues a vision that was unveiled nearly a decade ago and…
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VIDEO: Snow Falls in Downtown Disney District
There are a few different places to experience snow during the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. The most obvious of these is in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle or on Main Street, U.S.A. However, Downtown Disney District also offers snow nightly (weather permitting) during the holidays. This takes place multiple times a night near the…
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VIDEO: Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle
Merry Christmas! Here’s wishing you the happiest day! We hope that you are surrounded by those whom you love and are filled with peace and joy! We know that some of you may already have a white Christmas! For those of you who don’t, here is the snow moment at Disneyland as seen on Main…
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VIDEO: Tour of lululemon in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort
This last weekend, lululemon opened in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. This store sells the popular line of athletic clothes and is found in the building that formerly housed the ESPN Zone several years ago. On the opening weekend, the Daps Magic team stopped by to take a tour of the new…
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The Avengers Face Off Against Loki in New Avengers Campus Moment at Disney California Adventure
A new moment is happening at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. Happening a couple of times a day, the Avengers are called upon to stop the disruption that Loki is bringing to the land. The moment begins with some ominous music coming to life in the area. Shortly after, Loki can be seen walking…
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Five & Dime Brings Added Holiday Cheer to Carthay Circle at Disney California Adventure
On any given day at Disney California Adventure, guests walking through Carthay Circle can find Five & Dime performing on a stage in front of the fountain in the middle of the circle. During the holidays, these performances have added merry magic. The jazz ensemble performs favorite holiday tunes, adding extra cheer to the already…
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lululemon Opens New Store in Downtown Disney District
The new lululemon store has opened at the Downtown Disney District. This comes earlier than the previously announced 2026 opening. The athletic apparel store can be found in the building that once housed the ESPN Zone. Guests can now peruse its shelves and tables as they purchase athletic apparel, footwear and accessories for yoga, running,…
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Disneyland App and Website Now Includes Magic Key Upgrade Functionality
The Disneyland Resort continues to add more features to its app and website. One of the newest upgrades comes ahead of the arrival of the new Explore Magic Key on January 13, 2026. This new feature allows Magic Key holders to upgrade their Magic Key straight from the Disneyland App or website. This makes it…
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Tickets Still Available for Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite and Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites
Tickets are now available for two upcoming Disneyland After Dark events that will be taking place in early 2026. Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite and Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites still have multiple nights available for those who want to attend. At the time of this writing, the following dates are available for…
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The Walt Disney Archives Helps Carthay Circle Restaurant & Lounge Celebrate the Holidays with New Display
Throughout the different seasons of the year, The Walt Disney Archives regularly updates a display window in Carthay Circle Restaurant & Lounge. This display can be found just inside the entrance lobby of the building as one is entering the lounge. Recently, the Disney Archives updated this display with artifacts from different parts of the…
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It’s a SMALL Small World Holiday After All
Every year during the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, thousands (heck, maybe millions) of fans descend on Disneyland to experience it’s a small world Holiday. This year, there is an added… and smaller… version of the attraction to check out. This year, the question was asked: What if it were even smaller? Beyond just asking…
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New Walls in Future Porto’s Location in Downtown Disney District Show Company’s Story
More new walls have appeared in the future home of Porto’s Bakery and Cafe in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. These new walls showcase the history of Porto’s and act as an introduction to the future restaurant for Disney fans. Along with showcasing the history and legacy of Porto’s, there is also…