Category: Disneyland Resort
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Jack Skellington is Back at Disneyland as “Halloween Screams” Returns
Jack Skellington must really enjoy Disneyland during the Halloween season. Not only does he get to deck the halls of the Haunted Mansion and transform it into Haunted Mansion Holiday, he also gets to host the nighttime spectacular, Halloween Screams. On Friday, despite some iffy weather, this show returned to the skies above Disneyland to…
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Wondrous Journeys Lights Up the Skies Over Disneyland One Last Time as Summer Draws to a Close
On Thursday August 31, 2023, the skies above Disneyland came to life as Wondrous Journeys celebrates 100 years of Disney animation and storytelling for the last time this summer. Fans began link me up to see the fireworks spectacular in the late afternoon in hopes of getting a great spot. Wondrous Journeys debuted at Disneyland…
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Haunted Mansion Holiday Opens at Disneyland and Reveals 2023 Gingerbread House
An annual tradition at Disneyland Resort has continued this year. This tradition comes in the form of gingerbread and can be found in Haunted Mansion Holiday. Every year, a massive gingerbread house is build in the ballroom scene of Haunted Mansion. Through the years there have been many different creative iterations of this gingerbread house.…
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Mickey Mouse and Friends Debut New Halloween Costumes on Main Street, USA at Disneyland!
On September 1, 2023, Halloween Time began its 2023 season at the Disneyland Resort. There are a lot of different ways to celebrate the season around the Disneyland Resort. One recent tradition that has become quite popular is getting photos with Mickey Mouse and friends in their new Halloween costumes each year. As Disneyland opened…
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Complimentary Magic Key-Themed MagicBand+ Available for Magic Key Holders
Available now and while supplies last, Disneyland Resort Magic Key are eligible to receive a complimentary Magic Key-themed MagicBand+ with any purchase at select Disneyland Resort locations. In addition to sporting your Magic Key pride, the specially designed Magic Key-themed MagicBand+ features a custom light-up theme. With a MagicBand+, you can unlock the magic to…
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Disneyland Resort Welcomes Fall with Halloween Time and Plaza de la Familia, Beginning Sept. 1, 2023
Disneyland Resort Welcomes Fall with Halloween Time and Plaza de la Familia, Beginning Sept. 1, 2023 ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2023) – As leaves change color and the Halloween spirit creeps in, Disneyland Resort is reveling in the arrival of fall with returning celebrations beginning Sept. 1, 2023 – featuring an assortment of seasonal fun and…
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“Roger’s: The Musical” Ends Summer of Performances With a Day Full of Heartfelt Performances
Roger’s: The Musical had its final performances at the Disneyland Resort on August 31, 2023. This show that tells the story of Steve Rogers, or Captain America, ended on a high note as the performers brought their A-Game and yes, they did it all day. The show is heartfelt, earnest, and a wonderful story where…
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Photos: The First Evening in San Fransokyo Square at Disney California Adventure
On August 31, 2023 Disney California Adventure officially welcomed San Fransokyo as the newest area to be found in this park at the Disneyland Resort. The area now is themed to Big Hero 6 and even has Hiro Hamada and Baymax meeting guests throughout the day. The new area of the park has places to…
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PHOTOS/VIDEO: San Fransokyo Square Officially Opens at Disney California Adventure
San Fransokyo Square is now officially open at Disney California Adventure. With the opening comes new food, merchandise, and two favorite heroes for Big Hero 6. On the opening morning of this new area at the Disneyland Resort, the Daps Magic team stopped by to get a video and photo tour of the area. The…
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Downtown Disney District Continues to See Transformation Progress
The transformation of Downtown Disney District continues to move forward. For those who visit the Disneyland Resort on a weekly basis, the changes are very apparent. Each week there are new details to be found and buildings going up. While some things are already completed, like Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio (see Daps Magic’s…
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Work Continues on Adventureland Treehouse at Disneyland
The Adventureland Treehouse continues to see progress being made in Adventureland at Disneyland. Inspired by the story of the Swiss Family Robinson, this is the ultimate treehouse. If you are anything like this humble reporter, it is a place that would be a dream to stay in overnight! For many months, scaffolding and scrims could…
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No Longer Banking on Main Street – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Last month’s article was all about an auspicious early July opening (Aladdin’s Oasis, if you missed it). This month’s is all about a quiet closure that took place near the end of July. One of Main Street’s older tenants, in continuous operation since 1955 in fact, closed its doors for the last time on July…
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Collectible Cards Coming for Magic Key Holders at Disneyland
Disneyland is constantly looking to offer perks and other surprises for their Magic Key Holders, and another opportunity is coming very soon. The Disneyland Magic Key Instagram account shared news that a new series of 4 collectible trading cards featuring iconic characters from the Haunted Mansion is about to materialize. The cards will also feature…
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Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Grounds to Expand
Fans of the Haunted Mansion will soon have even more to geek out about. Today, the Disneyland Resort announced that the Haunted Mansion property will be expanding. The expanded grounds will create more space for an enhanced and immersive queue. This will continue the story and lore of the Haunted Mansion outside of those Haunted…
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Full Disney100 Esplanade Music Loop at Disneyland Resort
One of the fun elements of the Disney100 celebration has been the music loop that has been found in the esplanade at the Disneyland Resort. This loop includes music from past and present from across different parts of The Walt Disney Company. The full loop runs approximately an hour and fifteen-ish minutes. As the summer…
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Disney Reveals Beautiful New Mural at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel One Month Ahead of Official Opening
A new mural has been revealed by Disney that guests will see at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel when it opens one month from today. This mural is a one-of-a-kind piece of art and was created by Lorelay Bové. Bové was the associate production designer on Disney’s Encanto. When The Villas at Disneyland Hotel at…
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Here are the Top 5 Plant-Based Items This Fall at the Disneyland Resort
Fall is nearly upon us and with it comes a wonderful season of celebrating all that is spooky at the Disneyland Resort. Along with the return of Halloween Screams, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and Oogie Boogie Bash, there will also be plenty of culinary delights to enjoy! Below are the top 5 plant-based food items being…
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San Fransokyo Square Nears Completion at Disney California Adventure
In less than a week, a completed San Fransokyo Square will be welcoming guests who visit Disney California Adventure into a new area inspired by Big Hero 6. The area is definitely more San Fransokyo Square now than Pacific Wharf, its previous iteration. This transformation, announced at the 2022 D23 Expo, sees the world and…
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Sunday Spotlight: Jake the Droid
Jake the Droid (officially J4-K3) was a friendly and inquisitive droid that was occasionally be found in Tomorrowland at Disneyland. He was (or perhaps still is) a prototype droid. Basically this means he was still under development. When he appeared at Disneyland, he was always learning and growing, and loved to interact with guests. Jake…
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Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio is a Culinary Celebration of Two Coasts
The Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio at the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort recently underwent a fairly substantial renovation. Guests walking through the Downtown Disney District could see the changes happening as it transformed to its new vibrant look. The transformation wasn’t just happening on the outside, however. This restaurant also saw a transformation…
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Disney Releases Video Teasing Villains for Oogie Boogie Bash
Oogie Boogie Bash will be kicking off its Halloween season run on September 5, 2023. Ahead of its arrival, Disney has released a video teasing two villains that will be making appearances at Disney California Adventure’s Halloween party this year. The video seems to indicate two fairly iconic villains from two very different eras of…
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New Video Highlights Details of Tiana’s Palace at Disneyland
A new video released by Disney today shows off the details of Tiana’s Palace ahead of its opening in New Orleans Square at Disneyland on September 7, 2023. This comes after Daps Magic and other members of the media were given a preview of the menu that will be offered at the location (read about…
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Disneyland Resort Updates Early Entry Policy
The Disneyland Resort is updating its Early Entry starting in January 2024. Currently the process allows for guests at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels to enter Disneyland or Disney California Adventure 30 minutes before the official opening of each park. However, starting on January 20, only one park will be allowing access to the…
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Disney Highlights Five Cast Members As It Celebrates Five Years of Disney Aspire
The Disney Aspire program is celebrating five years of helping Cast Members achieve educational goals and to better themselves. Since 2018, Disney Aspire has been providing 100% of tuition for eligible employees across the company. The catalog of program and degree offerings continues to grow and evolve as time moves on. Currently it includes over…