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Busy Summer Nights – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
The return (again!) of Fantasmic! brought back some very specific memories of Disneyland from thirty years ago. These days, crowds jostling to get good viewing spots for the nighttime spectacular have no idea what it was like back in the early 1990s. In previous columns I have already touched on those first season adjustments that…
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Take a Look at These Disney Topiaries Old and New!
For many guests, Disney Parks are the only place where topiaries are seen. Inspired by gardens in Europe, they have become a mainstay of the gardens around it’s a small world at Disneyland and of course the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Disney shared a look today at some vintage topiaries along with 21…
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Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume and All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives Heading to Arlington Museum of Art
Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume and All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives is heading to Arlington, Texas. This exhibits will be opening at the Arlington Museum of Art on September 14, 2024. It is the first time that the two exhibits will be shown together in a single…
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Tokyo Disneyland – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
As the end of my trip to Japan began to near, it was time to visit the Tokyo Disney Resort once again. This time, the destination was Tokyo Disneyland. I will admit, I didn’t entirely know what to think ahead of the trip to this castle park. I had heard that really Tokyo DisneySea is…
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Disneyland Paris Shares 7 Hidden Details at Disneyland Hotel
The reimagined Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris is now open and guests are getting to experience its beauty. Throughout the hotel, there are plenty of fun details to be found that were put in place by Walt Disney Imagineers, with the help of some Walt Disney Animation Studios artists. Below is a look at 7…
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Disney Cruise Line Updates Dress Code for Palo and Palo Steakhouse
Guests aboard Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, or Disney Fantasy have the option of experiencing Palo. Palo Steakhouse can be found aboard the Disney Wish. This beautiful adult-only restaurant offers classic Northern Italian cooking with a modern twist. Palo Steakhouse also offers steak and includes a theme inspired by Cogsworth from Beauty…
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Easter Displays & Grand Cottage Returning to Walt Disney World Resort
Springtime is almost here, and one of the best parts about Spring at Walt Disney World are the incredible delights the culinary teams whip up, especially for holidays like Easter. We all know how dazzling the displays are for Christmastime, and Spring/Easter are right up there. This year is no different because, once again, select…
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World-famous Pianist Lang Lang Made His Debut at “Disney Classic Live in Concert Presents Lang Lang” at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
HONG KONG, JANUARY 28, 2024 — Last night, Hong Kong Disneyland was filled with the enchanting sounds of piano music as the world-famous pianist Lang Lang presented his one-night-only event, “Disney Classic Live in Concert Presents Lang Lang,” on the stage of the Castle of Magical Dreams for the first time. Inspired by the theme song…
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Disneyland Hotel Reopens at Disneyland Paris
After a lengthy refurbishment, the Disneyland Hotel is now officially open once again at Disneyland Paris. After two years of work, this beautiful hotel is again welcoming guests. “The reopening of Disneyland Hotel marks a new milestone in the transformation of Disneyland Paris, extending our legacy as a leader in the European tourism industry with…
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2024 Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite Entertainment and Character Guide
Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite will be celebrating all types of love on select nights between January 23 and February 14, 2023. On these nights at these special hard ticketed event (sold out), there will be plenty of magical experiences for guests to enjoy. This includes special entertainment, characters, merchandise, photo opportunities and foods. Below…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Announces Year of the Dragon Chinese New Year Celebration
Hong Kong Disneyland has announced its Chinese New Year Celebration for the Year of the Dragon. This celebration includes Disney friends decked out in brand-new festive attire. There will also be Chinese New Year decorations found throughout the park. There will also be an all-new show with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and other friends dressed…
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Two Chefs Share About New Disneyland Hotel Culinary Experience at Disneyland Hotel
On January 25, 2024, the Disneyland Hotel will be reopening at Disneyland Paris after an extensive reimagining. There will be plenty of new magical experiences to be had and offerings to be enjoyed by guests who visit this beautiful hotel. The culinary experience will be an incredible one when guests get to taste the foods…
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Beast’s Library Closes at Disney California Adventure
Beast’s Library, an attraction that allowed guests to enter the world of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Beauty and the Beast has closed in Disney California Adventure. Found in the Disney Animation building, there were magical elements of the film found, including the magical rose. There was also an experience where guests can find out what…
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Disney and Nordstrom Celebrate Holiday Season at Wollman Rink in Central Park
As Disney continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary, it is also partnering with other well-known brands to celebrate. One of the partnerships is with Nordstrom this holiday season. Specifically, this partnership is centered at the Wollman Rink in New York City. The Nordstrom and Wollman Rink partnership offers magical holiday-themed experiences for Wollman Rink visitors…
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What’s the Difference Between Disneyland and Disney World?
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in DAPs Magic News, Disney California Adventure Guides, Disney Springs Guides, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Guides, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Guides, Disneyland Park Guides, Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Resort Guides, EPCOT Guides, Guides, Magic Kingdom Guides, Parks, PRESS RELEASE, Theme Parks, Experiences and Products Guides, Walt Disney World Resort, Walt Disney World Resort Guides, Walt Disney World Water Parks GuidesWhen it comes to enchanting adventures and unforgettable moments, few places on Earth compare to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. For decades, the two destinations have gained worldwide acclaim and drawn in guests from all over the globe. With plenty of fun-filled moments ahead, you might be wondering: What’s the difference between the…
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Jennifer Lee on ‘Wish,’ Leading Disney Animation and the Future of ‘Frozen’
Jennifer Lee has made a Wish, and she—as well as the rest of Disney Animation—is ready for the world to see it. Wish—Disney’s latest animated film which takes audiences on an adventure with the hopeful Asha as she battles the dastardly King Magnifico—connects the past to the present of the 100-year-old studio. However, it also looks towards Disney Animation’s…
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Original Score for Disney Legend Andreas Dejas’ ‘MUSHKA’ Now Available
The original score for the Andreas Dejas’ film MUSHKA is now available on streaming services. The beautiful score has music by Fabrizio Mancinelli. It also has Mushka’s Lullaby, composed by Disney Legend, Richard Sherman, arranged by Fabrizio Mancinelli and performed by Holly Sedillos. Mushka’s Lullaby won the Best Song in a Short Film category at…
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New Study: Disney Generates $40 Billion in Annual Economic Impact in Florida and Over Quarter of a Million Jobs
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 14, 2023) – Walt Disney World Resort, one of the world’s most visited vacation destinations, generated $40 billion in economic impact across the state and more than a quarter of a million total jobs in fiscal year 2022, according to a new study from Oxford Economicsannounced today. The study found that Disney,…
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Apple TV+ debuts trailer and announces companion soundtrack for holiday special “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas,” premiering November 22
Joining Hannah Waddingham for stunning performances include Phil Dunster, Luke Evans, Leslie Odom Jr., Sam Ryder and more Today Apple revealed the trailer for the all-new holiday event “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas,” set to debut globally on November 22 on Apple TV+, and announced a companion album launching the same date, available on all…
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Apple TV+ Announces Family Friendly Holiday Lineup With New and Old Classics
The festive lineup includes premieres of “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas” and “The Velveteen Rabbit,” a new special based on the beloved children’s classic New specials from “The Snoopy Show,” “Frog and Toad,” “Shape Island,” “Sago Mini Friends” and more are featured in the themed collection on Apple TV+, plus free windows for favorite Peanuts…
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Storybook Land to Add ‘Frozen’ and ‘Winnie the Pooh’ Scenes at Disneyland Paris
In 2024, Storybook Land or Le Pays des Contes de Fées at Disneyland Paris will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since 1994, it has been taking guests on journeys into their favorite stories. As part of the celebration of this milestone, new scenes will be added to this charming attraction. One will bring Frozen into…
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Souvenir Guidebook and Disneyland Today – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
If you read this column last year, you may recall we explored the 1992 Disneyland Souvenir Guide, which weighed in at a hefty 32 pages. This month, we will be looking at the 1993 Souvenir Guidebook. The addition of “book” to the guide was most appropriate, as it had expanded to no less than 36…
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Disneyland Paris Gives Royal Reveal of Reimagined Disneyland Hotel
Disneyland Paris has given a royal look at the reimagined Disneyland Hotel. Along with sharing about all of the magical offerings that guests will get to experience when visiting, Disneyland Paris also announced that this flagship hotel will be reopening on January 25, 2024. Reservations are open now for those who would like to stay…