Category: Disneyland Resort
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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…
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Paint the Night Parade Returns to Disneyland Resort on November 18th
Paint the Night will be returning to the Disneyland Resort on November 18th. The popular parade that came to the Resort for Disneyland’s 60th anniversary will be featured on select nights throughout the holiday season. On November 18th, the parade will be making its way up and down the parade route at 6:30 PM and…
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Top 5 Disneyland Attractions – Murray’s Picks
Disneyland has been around for over 60 years now. Not every attraction has been open from that time, but there are some that have. Others are new, innovative rides that feature newer characters. Others are original, yet timeless. It might be hard to rank attractions that are such classics and at such an original park.…
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Thanksgiving Meal Options at the Disneyland Resort
Thanksgiving Day is coming soon and for many that will mean watching parades, football, and cooking turkeys. There are other options, however. The Disneyland Resort has a plethora of options for those who wants to add a little bit of Disney magic to their Thanksgiving Day meal. If you are at Disneyland, Disney California Adventure,…
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Disney Posts Audition Info for 2017 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band
The Disneyland Resort All-American College Band is a perennial fan favorite every summer. This band made up of college and university students from around the country represent the best of the best as they perform both jazz and marching band sets throughout the Resort. The band inspires students yearly to want to improve their craft and…
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WestBeat SCAREolers Descend on Downtown Disney for Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
The WestBeat SCAREolers have descended on Downtown Disney to bring an added dose of musical holiday magic to the Disneyland Resort. This a cappella ensemble of six singers, dressed as ancestral ghosts, can be found singing on the nights of Mickey’s Halloween Party between 6 and 10 pm. Generally they can be found near World of Disney…
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Take a Look at the Collector’s Fortress For Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort, Disney California Adventure in particular, will notice that work is already under way on the Tower of Terror as it transforms to Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!. While the final look may not be easy to envision when looking at this building in Disney California Adventure, the Disney Parks…
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2016 CHOC Walk Ambassadors’ Luau: A Fun Chance to Support a Great Cause
CHOC Walk is just a month away! However, the walk itself isn’t the only event happening at the Disneyland Resort to raise money for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. The 2016 Ambassadors’ Luau will give guests the opportunity to get the Polynesian experience while also making a different. On Saturday October 29, 2016 the CHOC…