Category: Parks
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GEEK EATS: Plant-based Quinoa Salad Recipe From Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery
With it now being the middle of summer, it is the perfect time to continue to enjoy salads. They offer a refreshing meal that offer a respite to the heat. Daps Magic is continuing to share a series of five salad recipes from Walt Disney World that are perfect for a summer’s day. Today’s Plant-based…
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Queenie and Jambalaya Jazz Band Brighten Up The Night Along The Rivers of America
On Friday July 21, 2023, Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band made their way out onto the Rivers of America aboard a barge to bring the magic of jazz and Disney music to guests on the shores. The group played a couple of songs from The Princess and The Frog and a couple of other…
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GEEK EATS: Cobb Salad Recipe from The Hollywood Brown Derby
The Cobb Salad at The Hollywood Brown Derby is an iconic salad and recipe that came from Bob Cobb, owner of the historic Brown Derby in California. This is a classic dish that visitors to Disney’s Hollywood Studios enjoy when visiting The Hollywood Brown Derby. It also is a great summer dish that can be…
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Countdown to CHOC Walk – What to Know With One Month to Go!
In one month thousands of supporters of Children’s Hospital of Orange County will be walking through the parks at the Disneyland Resort for the return of the CHOC Walk in the Parks. This annual tradition had been celebrated in different ways the last couple of years as the world adapted to the impacts of the…
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Disneyland Paris Celebrates First Anniversary of Avengers Campus
It’s hard to believe it but Disneyland Paris’ version of Avengers Campus has been open for a year now. This is the second iteration of the land, the first being at the Disneyland Resort in Disney California Adventure. Since the land opened last year, fans have come to love this land, the heroes found in…
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GEEK EATS: Pineapple Cupcake Inspired by DOLE Whip Recipe – Disney’s Contemporary Resort
With Dole Whip Day just around the corner Disney has shared a recipe for a Pineapple Cupcake Inspired by DOLE Whip. This recipe was converted down from the recipe used at the Contempo Café at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for larger batches. Disney chefs create culinary magic for this pineapple mousse-filled cupcake topped with pineapple buttercream…
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Stern Characters for Disney Treasure Revealed
A fun tradition that has been created for the ships of the Disney Cruise Line is the creation of scenes on the stern of the ships. These scenes not only include the ship’s name, but also a sculpture of a character or characters painting the name on the stern. This tradition is continuing with the…
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Disney’s Hollywood Hotel at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Reopens After Renovation
The art of Disney’s movie-making and storytelling has come alive at the newly renovated Disney’s Hollywood Hotel at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. This star-studded hotel is ready to welcome those looking to enjoy the spirit of fantasy, whimsy and movie-making magic, complete with two all-new dining options and a stylish lounge and bar. The lobby…
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Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band to Set Sail on River Barge to Make Evenings Even More Magical on the Rivers of America
The Jambalaya Jazz is returning to the Rivers of America and will be joined by Queenie as they provide magical entertainment in the evenings at Disneyland. The group will be performing nightly on a barge for guests along the Rivers of America starting on Friday, July 21, 2023. As they float on a specially themed…
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Disney Junior & Friends Playdate Coming to Disneyland Resort in August
Fans of Disney Junior and the many friends found on it will want to be at the Disneyland Resort, specifically Disney California Adventure, on August 19th and August 20th for the Disney Junior & Friends Playdate. Details about this event were released on the Disney Parks Blog earlier today. Check out the specifics below: Book…
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Alice in Wonderland and Friends Have Two Mad Tea Parties on Disneyland’s Birthday
Alice in Wonderland, Mad Hatter, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, and the White Rabbit made a rare joint appearance at Disneyland on July 17, 2023. This date also happened to be the anniversary of The Happiest Place on Earth. The group made their way out into Fantasyland together in the morning before Disneyland’s anniversary cavalcade…
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Disneyland Celebrates 68th Anniversary with Cavalcade
On July 17, 2023, Disneyland celebrated its 68th anniversary with a cavalcade that made its way through the park. It started at “it’s a small world” and made its way through the park to Main Street, USA. Along the way, it stopped at the “It’s a small world” mall, Main Street, USA, and then Town…
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Disney100 Celebration to Kick Off at EPCOT on September 22nd
Earlier this year the Disney100 celebration began at Disneyland. This included new nighttime spectaculars, the return of Magic Happens, the reopening of Mickey’s Toontown, the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway along with many other offerings throughout the Disneyland Resort. Soon guests visiting EPCOT will also get to be a part of the celebration…
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PHOTOS/VIDEOS: World Premiere of “Haunted Mansion” Materializes at Disneyland Resort with Characters, Costumes, and Props
The Disneyland Resort played host on Saturday night to Disney’s newest film, Haunted Mansion. The world premiere was screened at the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure. Before the actual world premier was seen by members of the media, special guests, and D23 members, a special red carpet was set up outside of the Haunted…
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Children and Young People with Burns Spend Magical Day at Disneyland Paris
Last week, the non-profit organization Pinocchio and Disneyland Paris invited about 30 children and young people with burns to spend an unforgettable and magical day at Disneyland Paris. It was not the first time that Pinocchio and Disneyland Paris joined forces. The children, from Flanders and Wallonia, were invited to spend a day full of fun and…
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Disneyland Resort Prepares for World Premiere of “Haunted Mansion”
The Disneyland Resort is hosting the world premiere of the Haunted Mansion movie. The film which brings to life the iconic attraction of the same name is set to be released into theaters on July 28, 2023. To celebrate the world premiere, special guests including cast members from different iterations of the Haunted Mansion from…
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runDisney Reveals 2023 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Medals
In just a few months runners will be descending on Walt Disney World Resort for the 2023 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. This takes place November 2-5, 2023 and is the tastiest offering of the year from runDisney. This includes the post-race party that is not sold out yet. This week runDisney revealed…
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The Skies Over Disneyland Paris Come to Life With Fireworks and 1,495 Drones for Bastille Day Nighttime Spectacular
On July 14th France celebrates Bastille Day. This is the national day of France and is the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution. Disneyland Paris went all out with a spectacular fireworks show that also include a massive drone display. It included 1,495 drones. This show was billed as the…
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Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer Join Forces
ORLANDO, Fla. – July 13, 2023 – Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which the companies will merge two complementary services into one combined entity to provide exceptional guest transportation from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Walt Disney World® Resorts. The new service, Mears Connect…
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GEEK EATS: Riviera Signature Cookie Recipe
July 16 is National Cherry Day and ahead of this day, Disney has shared the recipe for a cookie from Disney’s Riviera Resort that just so happens to have cherries in it! The Riviera Signature Cookie has dried cherries, emi-sweet chocolate, oats, molasses, walnuts, and pistachios. It can be found at Primo Piatto at Disney’s…
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San Fransokyo Square Officially Opening at Disney California Adventure on August 31
Guests who have been visiting Disney California Adventure in recent months have been able to see the progress being made on the transformation of Pacific Wharf into San Fransokyo Square. This transformation, announced at the 2022 D23 Expo, sees the world and characters of Big Hero 6 get a permament at the Disneyland Resort. It…
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New ‘Haunted Mansion’ Film-Inspired Foods Coming to Disneyland on July 14th
One of the most exciting parts of a new Disney film or television release in recent years has been the crossovers at the Disney Parks. Whether it is new food, new characters, or new experiences, there is always a fun way to celebrate! Today the DisneyEats Instagram account announced several new ghoulish (culinary) delights that…
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Disneyland to Celebrate 68th Birthday with Cavalcade
On July 17, 2023 Disneyland will be celebrating its 68th anniversary. The day will celebrate nearly 7 decades of Magic making in Anaheim. As has been the recent trend the special day will be celebrated with a cavalcade. The cavalcade will take place at 11:45 AM on the parade route. The cavalcade will include the…
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GEEK EATS: 2023 DOLE Whip Day Offerings
DOLE Whip Day is almost upon us once again. This celebration of the greatness that is the DOLE Whip will be happening from July 20-23 this year at the Disney Parks. This couldn’t come at a better time as summer has finally completely arrived in Southern California Adventure and a DOLE Whip is a perfect…