Category: Disneyland Resort
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The Main Street Electrical Parade – 45 Years of Memories
The Main Street Electrical Parade has returned home. Nearly 45 years ago it made its way through Disneyland to the tune of the Baroque Hoedown as it glowed through the night with its thousands of magical lights. Through the decades it has delighted fans from around the globe with its iconic music and floats. The Main…
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Disneyland New FastPass Locations and MaxPass Coming Soon
Disney Parks Blog has announced that two attractions will soon have FASTPASS and a new service will be available soon. FASTPASS has been the way to bypass lines at Disney Parks since 1999 and has been available at several attractions at Disneyland. Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain will soon have its older…
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Disneyland Resort Offers Southern California Residents Special 3-day Ticket Prices for a Limited Time, Beginning Jan. 9
Main Street Electrical Parade, Star Wars Season of the Force, Lunar New Year Celebration and More Await Guests Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Announces Expansion to Five Weeks: March 10 through April 16 PRESS RELEASE: ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2017) – The Disneyland Resort is kicking off the new year with a special…
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Food and Wine Festival to Return to Disney California Adventure
Disney California Adventure hosted a food and wine festival this last year with unique offerings and great presentations. This year looks to bring the festival back and better than ever! The Festival Marketplace will be back and expanded to offer great delicacies throughout the park. And there will be great wine and other drink pairings…
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Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at DCA – A Reflection
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has shut its doors at Disney California Adventure. The popular and terrifying attraction brought a large crowd to the park on January 2nd – the last day to ride. Many were repeat visitors eager to drop in one last time. Many have fond memories from riding the falling elevator.…
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Final Terrifying Drop for Tower of Terror Coming to Disney California Adventure
On Monday January 2nd, guests will get a final chance to drop into the Twilight Zone as the Tower of Terror ends its stay at the Disneyland Resort. For the last few months guests have been getting a chance to get to say goodbye to the iconic attraction in Disney California Adventure. In the evenings after…
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Star Wars Constructionland – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2016 – #2
We’re nearing the top Disney story of 2016, and at the second spot is construction for Star Wars Land. Though a long way out before the opening of the themed land, construction started at the beginning of the year…by tearing down of areas of both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In Walt Disney World, the…
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Guardians Breakout of Tower – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2016 – #3
The third of the top 5 stories of 2016 in terms of Disney news had a surprising impact on the Disney community. And not all in a happy way. At the San Diego Comic Con Marvel and Disney announced that Guardians of the Galaxy would take over the theme of the Tower of Terror attraction…
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas everybody! Today, we’d like to wish you all the happiest of holidays! Whatever you are doing, we hope that it will be a day filled with loved ones, smiles, and new happy memories. Here are a few happy memories from the holiday season this year at the Disneyland Resort. What are you doing…
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Remember… Dreams Come True Fireworks Spectacular Returning to Disneyland Resort
The fireworks spectacular that first debuted at the Disneyland Resort during it’s 50th celebration is returning to the Disneyland Resort in February. On February 3, Remember… Dreams Come True will light up the nighttime skies above Disneyland as the Resort continues to build on the nostalgia factor in the new year. It will join the Main…
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Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Expanded For 2017
Throughout year at Disney California Adventure the park celebrates the diverse heritage of the state by including celebrations of various cultures. Lunar New Year is one of those celebrations that makes for a big celebration. Located around Paradise Garden is a variety of activities and character greetings. Mickey, Minnie, Mulan, and Mushu are available for photo opportunities.…
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Main Street Electrical Parade Return To Disneyland Date Announced
Disney Parks Blog has released information on the upcoming encore run of Main Street Electrical Parade at Disneyland. The night parade will return to the public on January 20 and run until June 18. Throughout the time it will be a celebration of the 45th anniversary of the popular entertainment. Special merchandise and food will…
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New Star Wars Land Image and New Star Tours Destination
Disney Parks Blog has released a new image for the highly anticipated Star Wars Land. The image shows off an aerial view of the land at night, and hints at at the exciting night time surprises that will be coming when this new land opens. The land looks to be a highly detailed, and good sized…
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Disneyland Offers 13 Months for Price of 12 on Annual Passports
The Disneyland Resort is offering select Annual Passports that last 13 months for the price of a regular 12 month Annual Passport. On the Disneyland Annual Passport website it is included in description saying: Enjoy valuable discounts, outstanding offers and invitations to Passholder events! Renew Your Pass And if you purchase an annual pass now…
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Sprinkles Now Open At Downtown Disney!
Downtown Disney has a new bakery specializing in cupcakes. That’s right! Sprinkles is now open near Disneyland. The gourmet pastry shop is located right by Catal. Inside is a big selection of cupcakes and cookies. Guests go up to a register and put in an order of cupcakes which is $4.95 on average per treat.…
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Super Hero Half Marathon and Holidays at the Parks – Sundays With DAPs
This last weekend was full of events at the Disneyland Resort. The holidays at the parks kicked off with several festivities to celebrate the season. It was also the 2016 Super Heroes Half Marathon weekend (formerly the Avengers Half Marathon weekend). I participated in the Infinity Gauntlet Challenge, which consisted of running the Doctor Strange…
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It’s Time for DAPscaf, Holiday Edition!
Anyone following members of the DAPs Magic team on social media has probably seen photos of coffee cups in front of various Disney icons. #DAPscaf2016 (see photos here) evolved out of a love for coffee and also Disneyland. However, it has grown beyond just the Disneyland Resort and has also appeared at many other Disney Theme…
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World of Color – Season of Light Brightens Up the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
The newest incarnation of World of Color has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. World of Color – Season of Light was unveiled as Holidays at the Disneyland Resort kicked off last night. This newest version of the show is a collection of holiday music woven together in both traditional and some newer sounding arrangements. Over…
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Princess Elena of Avalor Arrives at the Disneyland Resort for Festival of Holidays
Princess Elena of Avalor has come to the Disneyland Resort as a part of the Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure. Princess Elena is now doing daily meet n’ greets and also arriving in style during the Princess Elena Musical Grand Arrival cavalcade during the holiday season. The cavalcade not only introduces the princess…
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Candy Cane Dates Announced for Disneyland Resort!
There are lots of things to look forward to during the holidays at the Disneyland Resort. One holiday tradition that many look forward to is the making of the candy canes both in Disneyland and also Disney California Adventure. The dates for these delectable hand pulled treats are as follows: Available at Candy Palace November…
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Dapper Day Details – Sundays with DAPs
This last weekend thousands of well dressed Disney fans strolled through the Disneyland Resort celebrating Dapper Day. This event happens at the Disneyland Resort twice a year and people dress there best for a fun Sunday afternoon in the parks. This always makes for a fun time at Disneyland as one gets to see all…
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CHOC Walk – Sundays with DAPs
On Sunday October 30th thousands of walkers descended on the Disneyland Resort to raise money for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. The event raised $3.1 million dollars for CHOC. This year, the ambassador for CHOC Walk was the family of Timmaree Hicks, a child with eye cancer who received care at CHOC for two years…
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New Haunted Mansion Tombstones Have Appeared At Disneyland
Haunted Mansion has always been known to have several gags throughout the attraction and even in line. A long time easter egg has been the tombstones that appear throughout the queue. The headstones had references to the Imagineers that worked on the ride. According to the original post on Disney Parks Blog, they were removed at…
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Tips for Enjoying Rainy Days at Disneyland
It doesn’t rain very often in Southern California. When it does though, it can be a great time to go to Disneyland! As everyone else is rushing out of the happiest place on Earth in search of drier places, it can be a great time to put on a hat, coat, and a good pair…