Category: Disneyland Resort
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Happy Birthday Donald Duck!
Stop by the park today to wish our opinionated and fiery tempered friend, Donald Fauntleroy Duck, a happy birthday! Donald first squaked his way into the scene on June 9th, 1934 when he made his debut in the Silly Symphony cartoon titled, “”The Wise Little Hen” (“Donald Duck-Cartoon Character”). He soon grew to become one…
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Disney California Adventure’s Hearty Broccoli & Cheese Soup at the Pacific Wharf Café
Warm soup in a fresh sourdough bread bowl sounds great right about now, don’t you think? The Disneyland Resort is home to a variety of soups. There are even a few vegetarian options. Each is flavored to give your stomach a satisfied feeling. Over at the Pacific Wharf Café in Disney California Adventure Park, guests…
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A Look Back at Some Disneyland Opening Day Artifacts from the Walt Disney Archives
Disneyland is celebrating 60 years of magic. With all the glitz and glamor, it is fun to look back and see how Disneyland has grown through the last 6 decades. The opening of the Disneyland Forever! fireworks spectacular reminds guests of how Disneyland was once a grove of orange trees that a man with a dream walked…
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The Magicians Behind World of Color – Celebrate! – An Interview With Imagineers Chuck Davis, Jason Badger, and a Fountain
Thousands of guests are now able to see World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney each night. As the water and effects light up the sky, it is incredibly easy to get caught up in the magic of it all and forget that behind every great magic trick, there is a magician.…
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It’s Time for Disneyland Diamond Days! – Mr. DAPs interviews Disneyland Ambassador Jessica Bernard
Disneyland Diamond Days are upon us and that means you have the opportunity to win a lot of really cool prizes or experiences as Disneyland celebrates 60 years of magic. I recently had the opportunity to interview Disneyland Ambassador Jessica Bernard about the sweepstakes and I can tell you, this is going to be awesome.…
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Minnie Joins Mickey and the Red Car Trolley News Boys
Minnie Mouse can now be seen with Mickey Mouse and the Red Car Trolley News Boys on Buena Vista Street daily. With so many things going on with Disneyland’s 60th anniversary celebration, it would be easy to miss some of the many additions to some of the entertainment offerings at the Disneyland Resort. During the…
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Disneyland Kicks off 24 Hour Day and 60th Anniversary With Multitudes of Friends
Disneyland has officially kicked off its 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration with the beginning of a 24 hour celebration at the Disneyland Resort. This morning, Main Street, USA and beyond was packed with fans eager to be among the first to enter Disneyland or Disney California Adventure for this historic day. Some people began lining up…
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Paint the Night and Disneyland Forever Light Up the Night at Disneyland
Disneyland has unveiled its two newest nighttime spectacular shows for the first time to guests. After a welcome by Chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger, an evening of nighttime magic began. The event showcased Paint the Night, the newest nighttime parade at the Disneyland Resort, and also Disneyland Forever, a beautiful…
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World of Color – Celebrate World Premiere Explodes With Color and Memories with Neil Patrick Harris and Mickey Mouse
Neil Patrick Harris and Mickey Mouse were on hand to introduce World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney to media and invited guests to the beginning of the Disneyland Resort’s kickoff for its 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration. The event began with a reception for media and honored guests that included the music…
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New Tunes Coming For Five & Dime, Red Car Trolley News Boys, and Dapper Dans for Disneyland 60th
The Disneyland 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration begins on Friday May 22, 2015. There has been a lot of attention given to new fireworks, parades, and World of Color. These aren’t the only shows that will be receiving some new sparkles. In Disneyland, the Dapper Dans will be adding a new song to their repertoire specifically…
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Avengers Half Marathon Registration is Open!
Avengers Assemble! Today marked the open registration call for the runDisney Avengers Super Hero Half Marathon Weekend! Active.com opened up for participants at 9am PST to try to grab a spot before the individual races sold out. As of the time of this posting here are the stats…
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Disney California Adventure's Lucky Fortune Cookery Dishes Out Vegetarian Asian Cuisine
The Disneyland Resort offers a variety of flavors when it comes to food. We all know that the resort holds some pretty yummy veggie burgers, pasta and more, but one vegetarian item I would like to share today is something you might be missing. Located at the Lucky Fortune Cookery at Disney California Adventure Park,…
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Disney California Adventure's Smokejumpers Grill Serving Up Fresh Garden Burgers
Smokejumpers Grill is now officially open in the Grizzly Peak Airfield area of Disney California Adventure Park. With this re-themed land to fully open soon, guests have been able to visit this quick service dining location since that of last week. To see a recap of how this location looks, Mr. DAPs did a great…
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How To Enjoy Disneyland By Yourself [UPDATED]
I have had an annual pass to Disneyland for almost 20 years now. Most of my times going to the park have been with other people, but there are quite a few times that I find myself flying solo at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. When I’ve told people I go to the parks by…
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Enjoy a Nice Plate of Vegetarian Four-Cheese Ravioli at Storytellers Café in Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Every once in a while it is fun to enjoy table service dining at the Disneyland Resort. Whether it is for a celebration or just because, there are many great table service locations that can add that extra magic to your stay. On top of that, the food options are endless, even for vegetarians. This…
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Disney's Pixie Dust is Gluten Free
Today we bring you another great article from Heather King over at The Gluten-Free Girls blog. Enjoy! I still remember the first time I went to Disneyland. It was truly magical, everything I expected and more. Now, as a mother and Annual Passholder, my Disney delight has waned a bit over the years. Yes, I…
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A Golden Afternoon with Alice & the Mad Hatter at Disneyland – February 8, 2015
It isn’t often that I see Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter outside of Musical Chairs at Coke Corner. On Sunday, February 8 though, this was not the case. I visited them throughout the afternoon to take pictures and enjoy a truly golden afternoon. It was a completely lovely day and it was wonderful…
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Dining at Disney's California Adventure: The Wine Country Trattoria
Today we present a special article from Heather King over at The Gluten-Free Girls blog. Here she spotlights gluten free dining at Disney California Adventure’s Wine Country Trattoria. Enjoy! Earlier this week, I was spoiled with a date night at Disney’s Annual Passholder Event. Before we headed over to Disneyland for an evening of all…
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Have You Tried 'Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta's' Five Cheese Ravioli Over at Disney California Adventure Park?
You know when you are hungry but not in the mood for a heavy meal? At the Disneyland Resort, I know the perfect light vegetarian meal that will satisfy your stomach. On top of that, the flavors of this meal will have you thinking that you are at a fancy restaurant. Located in lovely Parade…
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Lunar New Year at the Disneyland Resort – February 20, 2015
On Friday February 20, 2015 Lunar New Year continued in full force at the Disneyland Resort. It was an absolutely beautiful spring day at the Disneyland Resort. Carthay Circle was in full bloom and the day ended with a gorgeous sunset. The main focus of the day though was Lunar New Year. The main focus of…
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Lunar New Year Celebration in Disney California Adventure – February 19, 2015
Disneyland Resort’s Lunar New Year Celebration began on February 19 and ran through February 22, 2015. On the opening day, Mr. DAPs made his way into Disney California Adventure to take both photos and video of the festivities. Here is a look at the entire day through the eyes of his lens (both photo and…
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Lunar New Year Celebration Arrives at Disneyland Resort
The Lunar New Year Celebration has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. This annual event is taking place from February 19-22, 2015 to celebrate the Year of the Sheep (yes, it could also be the Year of the Goat or Ram as well but for this… it’s the sheep). This daily celebration takes place in Paradise…
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Bengal Barbecue at Disneyland Park Offers Delicious Outback Vegetable Skewers
The Disneyland Resort is known for having plenty of snacks to satisfy any food craving you may have. You have your popcorn, pretzels, pickles…. and Outback Vegetable Skewers! Sounds like an extra fancy snack, right? Over at the Bengal Barbecue in Disneyland Park, this location has a delicious snack. Located right across from the Indiana Jones…
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A Disneyland Engagement Story
I am impossible to surprise. It’s not that I don’t like surprises or that I go on some mission to ruin them, it is that I just find out on accident. My husband has been the victim of this many times. There have been billboards, commercials, Facebook posts and so many things that have ruined…