Category: Disneyland Resort
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’40 Pounds of Trouble’ (1962) - Disney on Location
It is hard to believe that it was not until 1962 that Disneyland finally appeared on the big screen in a feature film. There had been short subjects and various appearances in television productions, but it was this comedy that brought the first film crews to the Happiest Place on Earth. Some may wonder how…
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Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration Activations – Another Way to Experience Disneyland
There are a lot of different ways to enjoy a day at the Disneyland Resort. As The Happiest Place on Earth continues to celebrate its 70th anniversary, there are some unique offerings to be found. One of these experiences includes a series of activations that can be enjoyed with the use of a MagicBand+. Guests…
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Trailer Revealed for New “Disneyland Handcrafted” Leslie Iwerks Documentary Coming This Winter
There are Disneyland fans that love the early history of the park from concept to development. Many fans know that those concepts, photos, and even video from the early days of planning and construction are out there. The “Creating The Happiest Place on Earth” panel at Destination D23 provided fans with an emotional look at…
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New Concept Art Revealed for Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel
More exciting news was revealed during Destination D23 at Walt Disney World as Disneyland Resort culinary director John State unveiled a never-before-seen artist concept rendering of the enhanced patio space from Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which is currently closed for an exciting renovation. The renovation was originally announced in January. Fans…
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A Halloween Time Wish – Bald Mountain Night Club
As Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort continues for the spooky season in 2025, there are plenty of different things to experience in the parks and beyond. The entertainment includes the return of Halloween Screams, the Mickey & Friends Halloween Time Cavalcade, and more. This doesn’t include the incredible offerings that guests experience during the…
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VIDEO: Voices of Disney Princesses Take to Stage in Front of Sleeping Beauty Castle for World Princess Week
Disney is celebrating World Princess Week this week. As part of the celebration, multiple voices of Disney Princesses took to a stage in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle for a very special concert. The concert was described by Disney as follows: Disney Princess Concert: Celebrating 70 Years of Disneyland featuring admired Disney Princess voice talent such…
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Beautiful Tribute to Día de los Muertos Returns to Disneyland’s El Zócalo Park in Frontierland
It’s an exciting time of year to visit the Disneyland Resort. Halloween Time and Plaza de la Familia are celebrating the season. In Frontierland, the Halloween Tree has returned along with a Día de los Muertos tribute in Frontierland’s El Zócalo Park. The tribute includes Skelton figurines, brightly colored flowers, and other seasonally appropriate decorative…
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Halloween Tree Returns to Frontierland at Disneyland
A Halloween icon has returned to Frontierland at Disneyland. Since 2007, this tree has been lighting up the night in Frontierland with its orange glow. Inspired by Ray Bradbury’s book of the same name, it was dedicated on the 35th anniversary of the book. The tree, just like the one in the book, is covered…
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Check Out the Plaza de la Familia Merchandise This Year at Disney California Adventure!
Plaza de la Familia can be found in Disney California Adventure from now through November 2nd. This celebration of the bonds of family has entertainment, delicious food, and some beautiful merchandise. At a recent media event for Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort and Plaza de la Familia, Daps Magic had the opportunity to get…
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New Moana Window Appears on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland
A new window that brings to life the story of Moana has appeared on Main Street, U.S.A. It is in the window formerly the home to Peter Pan. It joins a new Zootopia-themed window on Main Street ahead of the arrival of Zootopia 2 later this year. The new window has icons that will be…
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Longest Serving Cast Member Honored With Walt Disney Legacy Award
Cast Members at Disney Parks are among the best in terms of guest service, interaction, friendliness, and enthusiasm. It takes a special person to be a Disney Cast Member. Every day, Disney Cast Members celebrate milestones, special moments, and anniversaries. One such Cast Member is Hank, the beloved Disneyland Resort firefighter and the current longest-standing…
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Take a Ride on The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure with Jodi Benson & Lauren Paley
Disney is celebrating World Princess Week this week. As part of the celebration, wishes are being granted with Make-A-Wish, a performance with the voices of Disney Princesses, and other exciting moments are happening around the globe. One of these special moments is a ride-along video on YouTube for an Exclusive Journey on The Little Mermaid…
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Check Out the Foods of Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure!
It is a delicious time of year to visit Disney California Adventure. Throughout the Disneyland Resort, there are many different delicious food and beverage offerings to be enjoyed as part of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration and Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. There are also food options available for Plaza de la Familia. These…
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Disneyland Resort Offers $104 Tickets on Select Dates During Halloween Time
It’s Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort! With the return of this spooky season, the Disneyland Resort is more popular than ever. For guests who would like to experience Halloween Time, there are some tickets available at a lower price than what is typically found. On select dates throughout Halloween Time, $104 tickets are currently…
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New Coca-Cola Bottles and Disneyland 70th Celebration Her Universe Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland Resort During Halloween Time
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is officially underway. This means the return of Oogie Boogie Bash, Haunted Mansion Holiday, Halloween Screams, and so much more! There are also a few surprises arriving at the Disneyland Resort that should be highlighted. During a media preview of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, Daps Magic had…
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Enjoy a “Royal Ride Along” Under the Sea with Disney Legend Jodi Benson for World Princess Week
This week is World Princess Week. There are many ways to honor the courage, kindness, and creativity of Disney Princesses, along with the positive impact they have. This includes a Disney Princess concert with the voices of Disney Princesses performing in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland. Another way to celebrate World Princess Week…
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Celebrate World Princess Week by Watching Disney Princess Concert Filmed at Disneyland
This week is World Princess Week! Throughout the week, there will be various ways to honor the courage, kindness, and creativity of Disney Princesses, as well as the positive impact they have. One of the ways that World Princess Week will be celebrated is with a royal concert from Disneyland. On August 29, 2025, fans…
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Mickey and Friends Debut New Costumes for Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
On Friday, August 22, 2025, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort began. This season includes entertainment, the Oogie Boogie Bash, merchandise, food, and new costumes for Mickey Mouse and his friends. These new costumes debuted on Friday on Main Street, USA. Starting with the opening of the park, guests could meet Mickey and friends in…
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Disneyland Brings Magic to Anaheim with 70 Happiest Hours Initiative
The Disneyland Resort brought magic to the local community it resides in with its 70 Happiest Hours Initiative. This comes as the Disneyland Resort celebrates 70 years since it opened in 1955 in Anaheim. The 70 Happiest Hours in Anaheim began on August 20 and continued through August 22, 2025. The initiative included dance parties,…
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‘The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate The Musical World of Coco!’ Returns to Disney California Adventure
A beautiful and heartwarming show has returned to Disney California Adventure for Plaza de la Familia. Based on Pixar Animation Studios’ Coco, The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate The Musical World of Coco! brings the music and moments from the film to life with the performances of a festive traveling troupe of storytellers.…
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Jack Skellington Takes Over Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Jack Skellington has taken over Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa for Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. Guests venturing into the Great Hall at the hotel will find two displays that bring the world of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas to life. One of the displays brings the scene with Jack and Sally…
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Jack Skellington Lights Up the Night at Disneyland With Return of Halloween Screams
Halloween Screams has returned to Disneyland as a part of the Halloween Time festivities at the Disneyland Resort. Jack Skellington takes his place on top of Sleeping Beauty Castle for a terrifyingly fantastic night full of villainous fun. On Friday, August 22, 2025, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort kicked off at The Happiest Place…
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Mickey & Friends Halloween Cavalcade Returns to Disneyland for Halloween Time Festivities
On Friday, August 22, 2025, the Mickey & Friends Halloween Cavalcade returned to Disneyland as Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort began. The cavalcade is packed full of characters that include Mickey, Minnie, and other Disney friends along with Disney princesses, villains, and more! The cavalcade is presented daily (weather permitting) at 1:30 PM and…
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Jack Skellington Arrives at Disneyland With Updated Look
Jack Skellington has arrived at Disneyland and he is looking better than ever! After debuting his new look at Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, Jack is now meeting with guests in New Orleans Square. Guests eagerly lined up to meet with him on the first day of Halloween Time at the Disneyland…