Category: Disneyland Resort
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Halloween Time Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time Merchandise (and some decorations) can now be found at the Disneyland Resort. This comes ahead of the official start of the spookiest season of the year on September 2, 2022. Halloween Time will continue through October 31, 2022. One of the highlights for many Disney fans every year is the seasonal merchandise. Already,…
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The Disneyland Resort 2022 All-American College Band Summer Season Swings off into the Sunset
The Disneyland Resort 2022 All-American College Band’s summer season has ended. The band ended its summer run with a swingin’ set at the Hollywood Backlot Stage in Disney California Adventure on August 12, 2022. This ended a summer of performances, clinicians, and education for the band. This is the first college band to perform at…
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It’s a Good Night with Gordon Goodwin and the Disneyland Resort 2022 All-American College Band at Disney California Adventure
On Wednesday August 10th it was a good night to be at Disney California Adventure. Gordon Goodwin was the guest clinician who was performing with the Disneyland Resort 2022 All-Amerian College Band. The set included some music written by Goodwin himself and also a performance by his wife, Vangie Gunn-Goodwin. The full setlist was as…
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Disney Shares Halloween Costumes and Products
Halloween is almost here. Disney has shared many of the offerings that will be available for fans during this spooky time of year. This includes Halloween costumes, adaptive roleplay products, accessories, decor, and more! There will be something for everyone in the family. This includes adults, kids, babies, and also pets. There will be choices…
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The Disneyland Resort 2022 All-American College Band Enters Last Week of Performances
The Disneyland Resort 2022 All-American College Band begins its final week of performances today. The band, which arrived in June, has played weekly from Tuesday-Saturday throughout the summer. This week, they will be playing Tuesday-Friday as their season ends. Throughout the summer the band performed multiple times each day of performances. Their set times are:…
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Trying Out Mobile Ordering at Rancho del Zocalo at Disneyland
The list of mobile order-friendly restaurants across the Disneyland Resort has expanded! Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante in Disneyland Park has added the mobile order feature and DAPS MAGIC was there on opening weekend to test it out. Rancho del Zocalo is a quick service Mexican restaurant located in Frontierland. This popular dining spot offers a…
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Gregg Field and the Disneyland Resort 2022 All-American College Band Bring the Beat to Disney California Adventure
Producer, musician, and educator Gregg Field and the Disneyland Resort 2022 All-American College Band brought the beat to the Hollywood Backlot Stage at Disney California Adventure on August 4, 2022. Together they brought the music of Count Basie, Mancini, and more to life on a beautiful night at the Disneyland Resort. The night was made…
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With a New Month Comes New Minimums for CHOC Adventure!
The minimums for CHOC Adventure have been changed as the Month of the event begins. CHOC has shared that the minimums for this year’s 30th-anniversary celebration of the CHOC Walk have been lowered. In an email that was sent out, the following message was shared: We want to raise as much support as possible for…
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Disneyland Resort Announces 2022 Holiday Season Festivities
The Holiday Season celebrations are returning to the Disneyland Resort. The festivities will begin on November 11, 2022, and continue through January 8, 2023. With the return of this merriest season of the year, guests will again be able to experience A Christmas Fantasy Parade daily, Believe… in Holiday Magic fireworks spectacular, Haunted Mansion Holiday,…
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Main Street Electrical Parade Decorated Honda HR-V Arrives at Disneyland Resort
A Honda HR-V decorated for the Main Street Electrical Parade has arrived at the Esplanade at the Disneyland Resort. The vehicle comes just a month before the parade ends its limited run for this summer. The Main Street Electrical Parade will continue running through September 1, 2022, before it again glows away. Along with being…
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A Stroll Around the Park – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Disneyland in the Summer of 1992 had matured and grown in many ways, but for guests who had been visiting since the 1960s, it was still a pretty familiar place. Thirty years later, on the other hand, it seems like change has come to every corner of Walt’s original Magic Kingdom. But don’t take my…
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The Disneyland Resort 2022 All-American College Band Jazzes The Night Away with Jiggs Whigham
On Thursday, July 28, 2022, Jiggs Whigham led the Disneyland Resort 2022 All-American College Band for a very special jazz set at the Hollywood Backlot Stage at Disney California Adventure. The world-renown trombonist traveled from Europe to be with the band. The set was the culmination of Jiggs Whigham working with the band as a…
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Mobile Ordering Now Available at Disneyland’s Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
Mobile ordering continues to be offered at more dining locations around the Disneyland Resort. It is now available at Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante in Frontierland at the Happiest Place on Earth! The quick service location offers Mexican cuisine and a wonderful location right next to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante Description Colorful…
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Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Returns to Disneyland
The Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage has returned to the Submarine Lagoon in Tomorrowland at Disneyland. The submarines had been closed since before the pandemic. The return of the attraction saw many fans standing in line throughout the day to experience this underwater adventure based on Pixar’s Finding Nemo. Since the reopening of Disneyland, the submarines…
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Straw Hatters Show Moment with Mickey and Friends Returns to Disneyland
The Straw Hatters show with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Pluto has returned to Disneyland. This comes a week after the march along with the Disneyland Band with Mickey and friends returned. The show takes place across from the Mad Hatter shop in Town Square on Main Street, USA. The Straw Hatters are…
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Wayne Bergeron and Disneyland Resort 2022 All-American College Band Flies to New Heights During Magical Jazz Set
On Friday, July 22, 2022, the Disneyland Resort 2022 All-American College Band was joined by renowned jazz trumpet player Wayne Bergeron. The set took place in Disney California Adventure at the Hollywood Backlot Stage at 9:00 PM. Wayne Bergeron has a very long history with Disney and Disneyland itself. During the set, he commented how…
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Fundraising Deadline to Attend CHOC Adventure Extended!
The fundraising deadline for those wishing to attend the CHOC Adventure at Disney California Adventure on August 27, 2022, has been extended. The new deadline is August 20, 2022. This adds 15 days of fundraising for those wishing to attend and raise money for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). Funds must be turned…
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California State University, Fullerton and Fullerton College Join Disney Aspire
Disney has announced that California State University, Fullerton and Fullerton College have both joined the Disney Aspire program. Disney Aspire is Disney’s education investment and career development program that offers 100% paid tuition up front for hourly full-time and part-time employees and cast members. The program is offered across multiple schools, including the two just…
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Ticket Tax Fails to Gain Traction with Anaheim City Council
A proposed ticket tax that would have added a 2% tax on tickets for large venues in Anaheim has failed to garner support from the Anaheim City Council. The tax would have impacted venues like Disneyland, the Honda Center, and Angels Stadium. Spearheaded by Councilperson Jose Moreno, if it had passed, the initiative would have…
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Frozen Pineapple Treat Inspired by DOLE Whip – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
DOLE Whip Day is coming on July 21. As part of the celebration, the Disney Parks will be offering a lot of different DOLE Whip delights. For those who can’t make it into the parks though to celebrate DOLE Whip Day 2022, Disney has shared a recipe for a Frozen Pineapple Treat that is inspired…
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Anaheim City Council to Consider 2% Ticket Tax for Large Venues Including Disneyland
Anaheim’s city council is considering a measure tonight that could see theme parks like Disneyland in the city and other large venues get a 2% ticket tax. The tax wouldn’t just impact Disneyland tickets, it would also apply to the tickets for Angels Stadium and the Honda Center. Although, a current deal with the city…
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Looking Back at the Last Five Years of Disneyland Birthday Celebrations
Yesterday, Disneyland celebrated its 67th birthday. As is often the case, Disney fans descended on the Disneyland resort just to be in the spot where Walt Disney once said “To all who come to this happy place, welcome.” Friends that often are only seen once or twice a year were seen in the parks as…
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Trashcan Trio Returns to Disneyland Resort
In the 1990s, the Trashcan Trio could be seen performing at Disneyland. This continued on into the 2000s before the trio of performers disappeared. On July 17, 2022, the trio was once again seen at the Disneyland Resort. This may not have been the day of their return but it was the first day that…
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Disneyland Celebrates 67th Birthday With Magical Moments at Castle, Main Street, and Town Square!
The Disneyland Resort celebrated its 67th birthday with a magical moment that included the Disneyland Band, Mickey and friends, the Dapper Dans, and other friends with balloons. The moment started at Sleeping Beauty Castle at 12:00 PM with the traditional castle moment with the Disneyland Band before singing Happy Birthday to Disneyland. The procession then…