Category: Disneyland Resort
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Fun Guide From Disney Parks For Costumes
With the Halloween season upon the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, the question comes up about costumes. What is okay and what is not? The Disney Parks Blog has released a guide and video to both tell and show what appropriate costumes are. Below are some guidelines straight from the Disney Parks website,…
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House of Blues To Be Demolished At Downtown Disney
A permit was filed with the city of Anaheim to demolish the House of Blues building at Downtown Disney, according to OC Register. The request still needs to be approved, but Disney has confirmed that they wish to tear down the building that the restaurant and concert venue was once in. A basement level will…
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New Holiday Offerings At Disneyland Resort This Year
Disney Parks Blog has announced that there will be some new additions to the traditional Christmastime shows and attractions this year. Starting November 10, the Resort will be decked out in decoration, like the Winter Castle that will appear on Sleeping Beauty Castle. A Christmas Fantasy Parade, it’s a small world holiday, and Haunted Mansion…
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It’s Halloween Time At Disneyland! – A Look At Tower of Terror, Haunted Mansion Holiday, And More
Halloween has hit the Disneyland Resort and there are quite a few offerings this year for the occasion. Even the traditional attractions and characters have a new spin on their classic ways this year… Old Haunts Among the things to do for Halloween Time at Disneyland, Ghost Galaxy has become a staple. This year is…
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Halloween Food And Treats At Disneyland Now Available
It’s Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort! And the Disney Parks Blog has released a list of available food items and treats for purchase. Some of the highlights include Ice Cream Nachos at Golden Horseshoe, a Pulled Pork Dog at the Hungry Bear Restaurant, and a specialty drink called This Chilling Challenge that comes in…
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Experiences During Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. Happy haunts take over the Disneyland Resort through October 31st and with it comes a lot of fun experiences that should not be missed. Here are 5 of my favorite Halloween Time experiences at the Disneyland Resort: 1. Eat a Caramel Apple Walk down Main Street, USA…
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Updated Castle Show and March Down Main Street Comes to Disneyland
Disneyland has updated the Castle Show and March Down Main Street, USA. The daily show features the Disneyland Band, characters, and often the Dapper Dans. The new performance remains mostly the same as what was unveiled during the Diamond Celebration. The main change occurs in front of Main Street Station for the song that is…
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Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration: Looking Back at the Beginning
The Disneyland Resort’s 60th Diamond Anniversary is reaching its conclusion. For the last 15 months, the Diamond Celebration has dazzled the Disneyland Resort with new entertainment, decorations, merchandise, and even food! Most importantly, it has made dazzling memories for the countless guests that have come through its gates during this special celebration. As we have…
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Disneyland Half Marathon, Gaston, and Jasmine – Sundays With DAPs
In this update on some of the goings on of the Disneyland park we take a look at the 2016 Disneyland Half Marathon. The theme was “duos” where a pair of characters were the focus of each race. The pair for the 5K was Big Al and Liver Lips from the Country Bears. For the…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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Main Street Electrical Parade Returning to Disneyland
The Main Street Electrical Parade is returning to Disneyland. After it ends its run at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on October 9th, this Disney classic will return to the Disneyland Resort for what what is being billed as a “limited-time encore engagement.” The Main Street Electrical Parade first debuted in 1972. It has had long…
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Gordon Goodwin Performs with Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band
Gordon Goodwin usually can be found performing with his Big Phat Band, but on Wednesday August 3 this great jazz saxaphonist could be found performing at Disney California Adventure with the Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band. Goodwin, who once played with the Disneyland Band and other Disneyland ensembles, started the performance off with a…
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Disneyland Says Goodbye to New Favorites and Reintroduces Old as Diamond Celebration Concludes
The Disneyland Resort winds down the Diamond Celebration on September 5th. With the end of this celebration it will be saying goodbye to some new favorite offerings and bringing back some old. On September 5th visitors to the Disneyland Resort will see the conclusion of World of Color: Celebrate, Paint the Night, and Disneyland Forever will…