Category: Disneyland Resort
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Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Report – October 4, 2023
Welcome back to another Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Report. There’s a lot happening this week! First off, we start over at Disney California Adventure. Progress is being made at Schmoozies. Menu signs went up this week, and the refurbishment has been extended through at least November 14. That’s as far as the refurbishment calendar goes. Over…
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Photos/Video: Downtown Disney District Construction Update – October 1, 2023
This year is an exciting one at the Disneyland Resort. Construction continues on the transformation of Downtown Disney District. This transformation has already seen significant progress. Already the new Jazz Kitchen Patio & Grill is already open and giving guests delicious food and delightful entertainment. However, there are a lot of other new things coming…
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Disneyland Resort Grad Nite Dates for Class of 2024 Revealed
An annual rite of passage for many Southern California students is going to the Disneyland Resort for Grad Nite. This overnight grad party at Disney California Adventure will be returning once again for the class of 2024 and the dates have been revealed by the Disneyland Resort. The dates will be as follows: May: 10,…
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“The Heartbeat of New Orleans – A Living Mural” Brings Added Charm to the Rivers of America
On September 29, 2023 at 7:35 PM, a new show arrived on the Rivers of America at Disneyland. Called The Heartbeat of New Orleans – A Living Mural, this show tells the story of a young frog on the bayou who has a love of jazz. He leaps into the lively heartbeat of New Orleans…
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Looking at the Rooms of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel is now open. Yesterday, the fruition of years of work was unveiled to the public. Before opening to the public, a special grand opening ceremony was held for invited guests, cast members, and members of the media. Daps Magic was among those in attendance. Following the ceremony, tours were given…
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Thoughts on the Haunted Mansion Expansion at Disneyland
Expanding the Queue to the Extended Queue One of the big things I’ve seen discussion about is the expansion of the queue into the area that is currently utilized as an extended queue. While on the rare occasional quiet morning in the park this area can sometimes be fairly open for photos or to just…
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Surprise Holiday Merchandise Available for Disneyland Magic Key Holders
Halloween may be a month away, and while Disneyland Resort has been celebrating Halloween Time since September 1, Disneyland Magic Key Holders could take part in a special holiday merchandise purchase. Now through Sunday, October 1, 2023, Magic Key Holders will be among the first to purchase from a limited quantity of select pre-sale holiday…
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The Magic is in the Details at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel are now open with guests getting to experience the magic of the 16th Disney Vacation Club property. Daps Magic was invited to experience the grand opening of this new property and then tour it afterward. This included tours of each type of room that is offered, the pool area, the…
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The Villas at Disneyland Hotel Open With Musical Ceremony
This morning The Villas at Disneyland Hotel officially opened during a special musical ceremony at the Disneyland Resort in front of this new 12-story hotel. The ceremony was emceed by the current Disneyland Resort Ambassadors Nataly Guzman-Garcia and Mark Everett King Jr. The duo came out dancing to music at the start of the ceremony…
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Disneyland Resort Holds Ceremony to Announce 2024-2025 Ambassador Team
On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, the Disneyland Resort held a ceremony in the Opera House on Main Street, USA to reveal who would be the 2024-2025 Ambassador Team. This comes as the current two Disneyland Resort Ambassadors, Nataly Guzman-Garcia and Mark Everett King Jr. see their two year term coming to an end. At this…
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Get Ready to Visit Disneyland & Walt Disney World Resort with Birnbaum’s 2024 Guide Books
Birnbaum’s 2024 Disneyland Resort: The Official Guide Book and Birnbaum’s 2024 Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation Guide are now both available on shopDisney for Disney guests who are looking forward to planning their vacations to either Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort. These guides have been a staple for Disney travelers for years…
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Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Report – September 27, 2023
Welcome back to the Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Report. It’s crazy how fast things change even days after you share something. That happened almost immediately with Space Mountain. That’s where we start this week’s report. Scaffolding and scrims went up around the top level of the Space Mountain outside queue. Refurbishment signs are still placed around…
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Plaza de la Familia at Disneyland Resort Celebrates Everlasting Love and Familial Bonds
Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure continues through November 2, 2023. During this special time, there are plenty of ways to commemorate everlasting love and familial bonds with culturally rich experiences inspired by the Mexican traditions of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Recently, Mr. Daps stopped by Disney California…
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Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio Adds Special Menu Item Disneyland Magic Key Holders
Dessert is an important part of a meal especially when dining out. It completes the meal and is sometimes the best part of the meal. If you’re looking for a special kind of dessert, then Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio in Downtown Disney may have what you’ve been looking for. This special menu item…
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5 Can’t Miss Halloween Experiences at the Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time is being celebrated in full force at the Disneyland Resort. During this spooky time of year, there are plenty of different experiences to be enjoyed throughout the Disneyland Resort. This includes some incredible foods, entertainment, and of course attractions! While there are plenty of different experiences to be had during the Halloween Time…
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Disney Announces Livestream for Opening of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
On Thursday morning at 10:30 AM PT, fans can get a chance to see the opening ceremony for The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. The opening ceremony for this new Disney Vacation Club property will shown via a “virtual livestream.” Ahead of the opening of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, a new video was released that…
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Artist and Voice of Mickey Mouse, Bret Iwan, Signs Artwork and Charms Guests at Disneyland
On Sunday, September 24, 2023, artist and voice of Mickey Mouse Bret Iwan could be found at Disneyland signing his artwork at Disneyana on Main Street, USA. The event allowed guests the chance to meet this magical man and also get artwork signed that they purchased that day, which he had designed. On hand for…
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Wakanda Been There Series Mug From Starbucks Now at Disneyland Resort
The Been There Series mugs made by Starbucks at the Disneyland Resort have been a fun series of souvenirs to collect for fans since first appearing in 2015. The first Starbucks mug released at the Disneyland Resort was the Disneyland version of the mug. Recently, a new version of the Disneyland Been There Series Starbucks…
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Sunday Spotlight: DJ’s Haul-O-Ween Dance ‘n Drive
There are plenty of fun and entertaining things to experience during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. Some of these things come back on a yearly basis, and some of these things disappear. One of the entertainment offerings that has disappeared is DJ’s Haul-O-Ween Dance ‘n Drive. This was a Halloween (or should we say…
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A Look at the Global Disney Ambassador Program
The Global Disney Ambassador team represents thousands of cast members at Disney Parks, Resorts and Experiences all around the world. They lead and participate in events, share cast member stories, spread Disney magic within their communities, and represent their resort as an official spokesperson. Ambassadors come from the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort Paris, Tokyo Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland…
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New Disneyland Starbucks Been There Series Mug Arrives at Market House
A new Starbucks Been There Series mug with the icons of Disneyland has arrived at the Market House on Main Street, USA at The Happiest Place on Earth. This new mug has a light purple colored theme with yellow highlights. It continues the series of these mugs arriving at the Disneyland Resort that has been…
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Disney Shares Details on Military Tickets and Discounts
Walt Disney was always a very patriotic man who felt strongly about his country. Both Walt and his brother Roy O., served their country during World War II. Though both have been gone for many years, The Walt Disney Company continues to be a strong supporter of members of the miliatary and their families. Some…
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Photos/Video: Downtown Disney District Construction Update – September 17, 2023
Construction on the Downtown Disney District transformation continues at an exciting place. While there is still quite some time to go before it is completed, each week there are new things to see as walls go up, roofs get added, and the bigger picture of what the area will look like comes into focus. One…
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Disneyland Resort Contributes to the Community for Hunger Awareness Month
The Disneyland Resort is continuing to contribute to and support the community during Hunger Awareness Month. While the Disneyland Resort is regularly supporting community initiatives, during Hunger Awareness Month it has also donated to food banks and also raised awareness of hunger through its annual CANstruction build. September is Hunger Awareness Month. Supporting Local Food…