Category: Parks
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1st Marine Division Band Performs at Avengers Campus and at Sleeping Beauty Castle During 4th of July Weekend Celebration
There were a lot of military bands that performed at the Disneyland Resort as the United States of America celebrated its 250th anniversary this weekend. As part of the festivities, the Disney Celebrates America initiative added Disney magic to this milestone celebration in the history of America. At the Disneyland Resort, Soarin’ Across America’s opening…
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U.S. Air Force Soars Over Walt Disney World for 4th of July
On the morning of the 4th of July, the aircraft from the U.S. Air Force Reserve 920th Rescue Wing flew over the Walt Disney World Resort. This special Independence Day flyover saw the aircraft based out of Patrick Space Force Base in Florida soaring over the Magic Kingdom and then EPCOT. This was an exciting…
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1st Marine Division Band Joins Disneyland Resort 4th of July Celebration for Patriotic Flag Retreat
On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the United States of America celebrated its 250th anniversary. This milestone celebration was celebrated in many ways around the country. For Disney, the overarching Disney Celebrates America initiative led the patriotic celebrations throughout its parks and resorts. At the Disneyland Resort, the resort included the opening of Soarin’ Across America…
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Disney Store | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 5, 1996
On this day in 1996, the 500th Disney Store opened its doors to shoppers. The 5,000 square foot location was found at the Metro Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The first Disney Store debuted in Glendale, California, in March 1987. It was an idea from Michael Eisner and Frank Wells to make Disney merchandise available outside…
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Disney Celebrates America with Behind-the-Scenes Look at Voices of Liberty
The Voices of Liberty have been bringing beautiful and patriotic music to EPCOT since it opened. Decades later, they continue to bring patriotic music to the rotunda for the thousands of guests who stop to listen. While they have added Disney tunes to their repertoire, they continue to share the music of America with all…
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VIDEOS: Disney Celebrates America at the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. This is part of a bigger celebration of The Walt Disney Company called Disney Celebrates America. This celebration is happening throughout the company in many different ways. At Disneyland Resort, the celebration includes the opening of Soarin’ Across America, military bands…
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Looking Back at Disneyland’s 500 Millionth Guest
Following yesterday’s ceremony to welcome Disneyland’s one billionth guest, Daps contributor Doug Marsh recalls the day the Happiest Place on Earth welcomed its 500 millionth. Here is his first-person account, with his photos from the day. Early on the morning of January 8, 2004, many of Disneyland’s regular visitors received a piece of electrifying news.…
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Disneyland Celebrates 250th Anniversary of the United States of America with Patriotic Fireworks
The Disneyland Resort is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. This is part of a broader celebration across The Walt Disney Company called Disney Celebrates America. At the Disneyland Resort, there have been military bands, the opening of Soarin’ Across America, merchandise, food and beverages, photo opportunities, and even a cavalcade joining in…
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Disneyland Celebrates 4th of July Weekend with Celebratory Cavalcade Honoring America
A new cavalcade is being presented at Disneyland for the 4th of July weekend. This is one of several different patriotic entertainment offerings that can be found throughout the Disneyland Resort as Disney Celebrates America (full schedule here). The Disney Celebrates America initiative commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. The celebration…
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New Disney Unscripted Looks Inside The Muppets Takeover of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster
A new episode of Disney Unscripted has arrived on YouTube from the Disney Parks. This video takes a look at the transformation of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets earlier this year. This episode goes behind-the-scenes with Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Live Entertainment, musicians, celebrity guests, and…
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Big Boi Lumpia Opens in the Downtown Disney District
A new cart has opened in the Downtown Disney District. Big Boi Lumpia announced it had soft-opened on July 3rd, as the Disneyland Resort celebrates the 4th of July throughout the weekend. This also comes as the United States of America celebrates its 250th anniversary. As Disney Celebrates America, Big Boi Lumpia is celebrating by…
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Disneyland Resort Welcomes 1 Billionth Guest
The Disneyland Resort welcomed its 1 billionth guest on July 3, 2026. This milestone comes nearly 71 years after the first guests entered The Happiest Place on Earth! The Disneyland Resort continues to celebrate its 70th anniversary. This weekend, it is also celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. To add to…
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Check Out the Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots & Props at Walt Disney World for the 4th of July as Disney Celebrates America
This weekend, the United States of America is celebrating its 250th anniversary. In communities around the country, there are parades, fireworks, parties, BBQs, and other celebrations happening. In the Disney parks, the festivities continue as a part of Disney Celebrates America. Fireworks are being offered, military bands are performing, special food and merchandise are available,…
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U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors Add Big Band Music to Disneyland Resort’s 4th of July Celebration
On Thursday, July 2, 2026, the U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors performed three sets in front of Paradise Bay in Paradise Gardens Park. A stage area was set up in the center of the park with the beautiful view of Paradise Bay and Pixar Pier in the background. This is the U.S. Army’s premier big…
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Trailer for ‘Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True’ Released by Hallmark Channel
Christmas in July is here, and Hallmark Channel has begun its celebration with Christmas in July movies playing throughout the day. This past holiday season, Hallmark Channel was filming a holiday movie at Walt Disney World. Now, the first trailer for Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True has been released. In this…
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New Episode of ‘ Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce’ Arrives From Disneyland Paris
A new episode of Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce has arrived. This one comes from Disneyland Paris! Before getting to the episode, a promo for the episode was shared. This was filmed on Main Street at Disneyland Paris and asks the question: “Is it still Disney adulting if you’re in Paris?” The promo video…
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Soarin’ Across America Debuts at Disney California Adventure
As the Disneyland Resort kicks off its 4th of July festivities this week, one of the highlights is the opening of Soarin’ Across America. The new iteration of the ride celebrates America as it takes guests on a flight from dawn to dusk, East to West, over some of the most iconic sights in the…
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U. S. Air Force Band of The Golden West Performs at Disneyland Resort Ahead of 4th of July
On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the United States Air Force Band of The Golden West performed around the Disneyland Resort. These performances were part of the Disney Celebrates America festivities that are happening around the Disneyland Resort and beyond for the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. The band started its performances with…
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VIDEO: Full Grand Circle Tour Aboard Disneyland Railroad with Diorama Refurbishment
The Grand Canyon and Primeval World – Land of the Dinosaurs Dioramas are currently being refurbished at Disneyland along the Disneyland Railroad line. While this is being worked on, the Disneyland Railroad continues to offer grand circle tours. Currently, black walls are replacing both of these dioramas with cutouts of elements of each diorama placed…
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Check Out the Easter Eggs and Hidden Details in Toy Story Land
When guests visit Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, they find themselves dropped right into the middle of Andy’s backyard from the Toy Story franchise. There are props, attractions, and other details found throughout the land that recreate popular toys through the years. With the arrival of Toy Story 5 in theaters, Disney has…
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Disney Surprises Families at Camp Pendleton with ‘Toy Story 5’ Screening and Tickets to Happiest Place on Earth!
The Disneyland Resort brought Disney magic to Blue Star Families at Camp Pendleton this week. In a special event on the base, nearly 500 military kids and their families were treated to a special screening of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5. They were also surprised by being given tickets to Disneyland by Josh D’Amaro, Chief Executive of…
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U.S. Air Force to Perform 4th of July Flyover of Walt Disney World
This 4th of July, the United States of America will be celebrating its 250th anniversary. Because of this milestone, the country is celebrating in many different ways. This includes special entertainment, decorations, food and beverages, the arrival of Soarin’ Across America at the domestic parks, and more. Today, it was revealed that there will be…
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U.S. Army 40th Infantry Division Band Kicks Off 4th of July Military Entertainment at Disneyland Resort
Disney Celebrates America is in full swing at The Happiest Place on Earth! On the last day of June, the Disneyland Resort kicked off what will be a week full of patriotic performances and celebration for the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. On Tuesday, the first military band of the week performed…
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GUIDE: Disneyland Resort Independence Day Military Events and Entertainment
The Disneyland Resort has revealed the military events and entertainment it will be offering for Independence Day. The star-spangled lineup of military performances starts on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, and continues through July 5, 2026. Details can be found on the Disneyland app and are also listed before. Daps Magic will be covering several of…