Category: Disneyland Resort
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Local California Army National Guard 40th Infantry Division Band Joins Independence Day Celebrations at Disneyland
The California Army National Guard 40th Infantry Division Band joined this year’s Independence Day celebrations at the Disneyland Resort this weekend. On July 2nd, the California Army National Guard’s 40th Infantry Division Army Rock Band performed throughout the afternoon at Disney California Adventure’s Hollywood Backlot Stage. On July 3rd, the band performed in Town Square on…
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Great Patriotic Moments in History… in the Disney Parks
Happy 4th of July! As we come together today to celebrate the Declaration of Independence in the United States of America it seems only appropriate to look back at a few great patriotic moments in history… in the Disney Parks… that DAPS MAGIC has captured on camera! These are some of the DAPS MAGIC team’s…
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Patriotism and Pixie Dust: Celebrating the Fourth of July at the Disneyland Resort
Stars and stripes, barbecue, band marches, fireworks, and red, white, and blue as far as the eye can see. That’s what comes to mind for me when I think of the Fourth of July. And to my mind, there’s nowhere better to find these things along with an extra sprinkle of magic than at the…
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Disneyland Resort and Military Musicians Come Together to Celebrate Independence Day at the Happiest Place on Earth!
The 4th of July is always a time to celebrate the love of America at the Disneyland Resort. Back to the park’s origins, Walt Disney had a deep love of country. Even on the opening day of Disneyland, a Marine band performed at the opening ceremony. Through the years, Independence Day celebrations have been incredible…
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Pirates of the Caribbean Reopens at Disneyland
Pirate of the Caribbean has reopened at Disneyland. This comes after the attraction has been closed for months as it underwent a refurbishment. It also saw some changes to the entrance queue, particularly with smaller trees being put in the queue courtyard. The DAPS MAGIC team was able to experience Pirates of the Caribbean on…
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New LEGO Haunted Mansion Set Coming in August
A new LEGO set that recreates Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion in miniature will soon be available for LEGO and Disneyland fans. The set will be available starting on August 1, 2022. LEGO shared the following description of the set: Fans of Disney’s The Haunted Mansion ride will love all the scary-good details in this miniature build-and-display…
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FIRST LOOK: Tiana’s Reimagined Look for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Attraction at Disney Parks
Earlier today, the name of the reimagined Splash Mountain attraction was announced by Disney. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be arriving at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and also at Disneyland in late 2024. When the attraction opens, Tiana will be sporting a new look. Walt Disney Imagineering shared a look at her reimagined look at…
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Disney Announces that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Will Be Arriving in Disney Parks in 2024
Today Disney announced that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, currently Splash Mountain, will be opening at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort in late 2024. The announcement about the reimagining of Splash Mountain happened at ESSENCE Fest. This new adventure will bring guests into the world of Tiana and Naveen as The Princess and the Frog…
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Join Team DAPS MAGIC for Reimagined CHOC Adventure in the Park!
Join Team #DAPSMAGIC for Reimagined #CHOCAdventure in the Park! #chocwalk
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Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Reopening on August 25
On August 25th, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will be reopening at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom at the Disneyland Resort and also the Walt Disney World Resort. A royal proclamation with the news was shared this week with the news. With its reopening, Fairy Godmother’s Apprentices will be magically transforming guests ages 3 to 12 into…
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Early Entry And Other Perks Coming This Summer To Disneyland Resort Hotels
The summer is off to a warm start and there are few better places to relax and refresh than at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels. For guests staying at the hotels at the Disneyland Resort this summer, there are some perks that make a stay even more magical! Pool Parties First off, for guests…
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Finding Dory’s Hank Arrives at Disneyland’s Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Ahead of July 25 Opening
A new friend from Finding Dory will soon be able to be visited when guests go aboard the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage when it reopens next month. Today, Disney announced that Hank the septopus will be a part of the attraction when it reopens on July 25, 2022. Disney also shared a look at what…
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“Believe… in Holiday Magic” and “World of Color – Season of Light” Returning to Disneyland Resort for the Holidays
Two beautiful nighttime spectaculars are returning to the Disneyland Resort for the holidays later this year. Today it was announced that Believe… In Holiday Magic and also World of Color – Season of Light will be returning to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure respectively. The announcements were made as Disney celebrates Halfway to the Holidays.…
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Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Returns After Two-Year Hiatus
The Disneyland Resort All-American College Band returned to the Disneyland Resort on Tuesday night. This comes after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The last time there was a college band at the Disneyland Resort was in 2019. This year the band returned in full force and brought joy and music to Disneyland on…
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The Band is Back – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #613
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks are live from the Disneyland Resort after filming the first day of the 2022 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. The GEEKS talk about the band, other entertainment at Disneyland, and a whole lot more during this unscripted episode! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of GEEKS…
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Disneyland Resort All-American Band Returns to Disneyland on June 21st
Today it was announced that the 2022 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band is officially returning to Disneyland on June 21, 2022. The Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Facebook page put the following post up today: We’ve been quiet for a few weeks as the band has been deep in rehearsal, but now it’s official!! The…
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Guido Arrives at Disney California Adventure to Meet Guests
Guido, from the Cars franchise, is now out in front of Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. The arrival of Guido coincided with Cars Land celebrating its 10th anniversary. The land opened on June 15, 2012. DAPS MAGIC team member Caitlyn stopped by to see Guido in front of Luigi’s. Check…
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Ragtime Piano Returns to Coke Corner at Disneyland
The ragtime piano has returned to its pre-pandemic home at Coke Corner. While the piano has been in the park for quite some time, it has been up above the Coke Corner area in an enclosed area of Jolly Holiday. On Friday, Ragtime Noel could be seen tickling the ivories of the ragtime piano at…
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Captain Buzz Lightyear Arrives in Tomorrowland at Disneyland
Starting on June 17, 2022, Captain Buzz Lightyear from the new Pixar film LIGHTYEAR began meeting guests in Tomorrowland at Disneyland. The face character was meeting guests throughout the day in front of the Tomorrowland Terrace stage, wearing his spacesuit and sharing about the world in which he lives. Lightyear was also learning about what…
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Main Street Electrical Parade Celebrates 50 Years of Magic
50 years ago today the iconic music of the Main Street Electrical Parade was first heard at Disneyland. For the first time, guests would hear, “Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, Disneyland proudly presents our spectacular pageant of nighttime magic and imagination in thousands of sparkling lights and electrosynthomagnetic musical sounds. The Main Street Electrical…
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Traditional Space Mountain Returning to Disneyland in July
The traditional version of Space Mountain is returning to Tomorrowland on July 5, 2022. Currently, the Hyperspace Mountain overlay is being offered for the attraction in the continuation of the May the 4th Star Wars celebration at Disneyland. The traditional version features a soundtrack by Michael Giacchino. This was added to the attraction in 2005,…
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Cars Land Celebrates 10th Anniversary at Disney California Adventure
June 15, 2012, saw Cars Land officially welcoming guests at Disney California Adventure. After an opening ceremony for the media on June 13th, guests found themselves falling in love with this 12-acre expansion to the park. Ten years later, the land that brings to life the world of Pixar’s Cars celebrated its 10th anniversary with…
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The Rededication of Disney California Adventure – Looking Back 10 Years
10 years ago today Disney California Adventure was rededicated by then Disney CEO Bob Iger during a ceremony on Buena Vista Street. This marked the completion of five years of transformation of the Disneyland Resort’s second gate. Through the course of this transformation, the park saw a LOT of changes and new things added. This…
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Halloween Screams to Light Up the Night at Disneyland During Halloween Time
The Haunted Mansion isn’t the only place that Jack Skellington will be taking over this Halloween. Jack Skellington will be taking over the skies over Disneyland this Halloween Time once again. Disney announced that the projection and fireworks spectacular, Halloween Screams, will be returning to Disneyland nightly from September 2 through October 31, 2022. With…