Category: Disneyland Resort
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Sunday Spotlight: Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade
The Main Street Electrical Parade first debuted at Disneyland in 1972. Now, 45 years later, this beloved parade will disappear into the night tonight for the last time. The parade was originally scheduled to end its limited time run in June but this was extended until August 20th. With over a half million lights, dozens…
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ROCK4CHOC Raises Thousands for CHOC Children’s
This last Thursday, team DAPs Magic held the inaugural ROCK4CHOC concert in honor of CHOC Walk in the Park next week, with all money being raised going directly to CHOC Children’s. Between the numerous silent auction items and donations made at the door, the event totaled in several thousand dollars, all of which will benefit…
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Obi-Wan, Dumbo, Christopher Robin, and Theme Parks! – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
Welcome to another week of Great Moments with Mr. DAPs. This week there is a lot of movie and theme park news to cover. In the world of movies Obi-Wan Kenobi appears to be getting his own Star Wars stand-alone movie. Christopher Robin’s cast is beginning to really take form. Alan Arkin has also joined…
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ROCK4CHOC with Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies
ROCK4CHOC is an event to raise money for CHOC Walk in the Park! Tonight Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies headline this special event. If you would like to donate to ROCK4CHOC, please visit chocwalk.org/rock4choc. Every dollar raised will be going to the Children’s Hospital of Orange County and helping kids in need. Please share this…
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Rockin’ with the Empire! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 646
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a ton going on and the Geeks get right at it. Things start off by discussing all the events surrounding CHOC Walk! This includes Taste of Downtown Disney, ROCK4CHOC, and the CHOC Walk itself! DuckTales has returned and was on for an entire day on Disney XD!…
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Sunday Spotlight: Mark Twain Riverboat at Disneyland
This summer the Rivers of America re-opened and they are more magical than ever before. With the re-opening of the rivers, guests can now experience a bygone era in bygone ways. One way to experience the Rivers of America is by going aboard the Mark Twain riverboat. This sternwheeler goes around the Rivers of America…
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Disneyland Resort 2017 All-American College Band Says Goodbye!
Friday marked the end of the season for the Disneyland Resort 2017 All-American College Band. The band, which played for 11 weeks this summer, ended the season with a sit-down jazz set. This set took place in the Royal Theatre in Fantasy Faire. The day began with a bit of a hiccup at the Sleeping…
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A Tasty Quick Bite from Rancho de Zocalo Restaurante
Rancho de Zocalo Restaurante Serving Comfort Food All Day Just past the “Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition,” a decorated arched walkway leads to the entrance of Rancho de Zocalo. This restaurant is the only location in Disneyland serving up Mexican style dishes. Rancho de Zocalo translates directly to “Ranch of the Square.” The open space at the…
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Taste of Downtown Disney Raises Money for CHOC
This year Taste of Downtown Disney celebrates 10 years of delectable fundraising. This annual event takes places at Downtown Disney in the Disneyland Resort. Throughout the course of this event guests raise money as they eat their way around Downtown Disney. This year, there were multiple restaurants and experiences for guests to visit before ultimately…
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New Disneyland You Are Here Mugs Arrive at the Market House Starbucks!
New ‘You Are Here’ mugs have arrived at the Market House at Disneyland. These new mugs update the look of the originals which were first unveiled in 2015. The new mugs show artwork in a similar color scheme that showcases icons of Disneyland, in particular Fantasyland. The mugs run for $16.99 and can be found…
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Top 4 Reasons to Attend #ROCK4CHOC
PURCHASE ROCK4CHOC TICKETS HERE! On Thursday, August 17th, Team DAPs Magic is primed to rock at ROCK4CHOC! This benefit concert and silent auction is lining up to be one amazing evening, and we want YOU to be there. It’s difficult to contain all of the fun in one short write-up, but here’s four quick reasons…
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Parking Changes Coming to Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort
Starting August 16th, Downtown Disney will no longer offer free 2 hour parking for guests. This is to help alleviate the full lot, as it’s become increasingly difficult to find parking most evenings and weekends. This is also to deter guests from parking in the Downtown Disney lot for a quick jaunt to the parks.…
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Ant-Man, Star Wars, and Mermaids – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
Welcome to Great Moments with Mr. DAPs. Every week we will be sharing with you news highlights from the Disney and geek worlds. For this first edition of Great Moments we highlight several posts from DAPs Magic this week. Take a look! Posts from this week’s Great Moments with Mr. DAPs Ant-Man and the Wasp…
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Javon Jackson Performs With the Disneyland Resort 2017 All-American College Band
Jazz saxophonist Javon Jackson performed at Disneyland last night. As part of the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band clinician series, Jackson performed during their sit-down jazz set. Jackson originally rose to prominence by playing with Art Blakey’s band. Throughout his career he has recorded numerous albums. In 2010 he composed a score for the Alfred…
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Experience A Taste of the French Quarter at Cafe Orleans
Cafe Orleans is a Classic Cafe Orleans has been a Disneyland fixture since the addition of New Orleans Square in 1966. This casual table service restaurant is located right between Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion. Inside, dark wood and character images from Princess and the Frog charm. On the patio, fresh air and…
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Caitlyn’s Disney Merchandise Round Up
Hi friends! I want to introduce you to a new series I will be doing about Disney merchandise. I am always on the lookout for new Disney items, and I want to be able to share them with you. Each week I will cover different merchandise from the parks, online shopping, and Etsy and Instagram…
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A Jazzy Night With Jiggs Whigham and the Disneyland Resort 2017 All-American College Band
Throughout each summer the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band has guest clinicians join the band, mentor them, and then perform with them. This week, the band was joined by jazz great Jiggs Whigham. Whigham first garnered attention in the music world when he played with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, directed by Ray McKinley. A couple…
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STAR WARS: SECRETS OF THE EMPIRE Hyper-Reality Experience Coming to Downtown Disney and Disney Springs!
Guests visiting Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort and Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort will soon be able to experience Star Wars like never before. It is an experience created by ILMxLAB, Lucasfilm’s immersive entertainment division, in collaboration with THE VOID. Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire will offer a multi-sensory experience that will allow…
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VR Star Wars Experience Coming to Downtown Disney and Disney Springs
Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire is coming to Downtown Disney and Disney Springs, according to Disney Parks Blog. This will be a new, unique VR experience with a collaboration between ILMxLabs, Lucasfilm, and The Void. The attraction will be multi-sensory that will not only use VR headsets, but also smell and touch. There will…
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Main Street Electrical Parade Says Goodbye to Disneyland August 20th
The Main Street Electrical Parade will soon be leaving the Disneyland Resort. This limited run begin in January and will end on August 20th. Throughout the last 45 years it has lit up the night and made magic for guests around the world. Where it will be going next, if anywhere, is unknown. The Disney…
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Disneyland Resort July Merchandise Round Up
The month of July brought a number of new items to Disneyland Resort shelves. From apparel to kitchen accessories, there’s something for everyone to find in this months merchandise round up. Here is an assortment of the new items you can find around the resort! *Please note, some of these items may no longer be…
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Magical Pop-Up Shop Hits Anaheim
Starting August 4th, Whosits & Whatsits will be hosting a community pop-up shop featuring magical brands that Disney fans love al across the internet! The shop will be at Anaheim GardenWalk, just minutes from Disneyland, and will feature Whosits & Whatsits 1138 Clothing FanFlaire Brianna Garcia Abraham Lopez Elhoffer Design Oh Yeah Apparel Adorkable Apparel…
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Disneyland Classics Return & Thor – Disneyland Update & Sundays With DAPs
This week had one of the biggest updates to the Resort with the reopening of some classic attractions. Disneyland Railroad The Disneyland Railroad now makes the infamous left turn for the first time in its history. Besides this, the engines and cars have been refurbished and look great. The stations were decorated for the reopening…
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5 Reasons To Ride The Disneyland Railroad
With the Disneyland Railroad officially taking guests on the grand circle tour around the park again, it’s the perfect time to fall back in love with the ride! Here’s our top 5 reasons why you should be riding the train on your next visit into the Disneyland Resort. A nice break for your legs After walking…