Tag: 24 Days of Thanksgiving
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Day Twenty-Three: Iconic Disney Food – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
Seeing that tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day, a time when we all like to indulge in good cooking, I felt it was only appropriate to highlight my love of iconic Disneyland food. Whether it’s a Mickey-shaped pretzel, a Dole Whip, Plaza Inn fried chicken, or a corn dog from the Little Red Wagon, they each bring…
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Goodbye Bob, Hello Bob – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #635
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, the Geeks have a discussion about Bob Iger taking over the role of CEO at The Walt Disney Company and Bob Chapek’s departure. The geeks talk about what happened and also where they think things will go moving forward. This is followed by a brief discussion of Mickey: The…
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Day Twenty-Two: Kinetic Energy – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
Disney Parks transports guests into worlds guests could never imagine. At any point, you can move from an alien planet to faraway kingdoms in just a matter of steps and we always feel like we’re part of the story. One of the ways that Disney makes these worlds come to life is through something called…
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Day Twenty One: The Disneyland Railroad – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
One of the things I am most thankful for from Disney is the Disneyland Railroad. This is perhaps the easiest thing to be thankful for when I think of the wide range of things I’m thankful for from the many different parts of Disney. The Disneyland Railroad, formerly the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad, is…
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Day Twenty: Pixarmonic Orchestra – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
Today I am thankful for the Pixarmonic Orchestra. In 2018 the world of Pixar came to life at the Disneyland Resort like never before. During the summer of 2018, Pixar Fest was celebrated at the Disneyland Resort. With this eventually came the opening of Pixar Pier. Ahead of Pixar Pier’s opening, however, was the arrival…
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Day Nineteen: The Bench – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
I’m sure we all have favorite rides at Disneyland. Perhaps we have a favorite land we frequent more than others. Do you have one that comes immediately to mind? If so, why? What happy memories come to mind? I’d love to hear about them in the comments section below. For me, I am particularly grateful…
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Day Eighteen: Mickey and Minnie Mouse – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
Today is Mickey and Minnie’s birthday. Whether or not you consider it a birthday for the cartoon mice, it is a remarkable thing considering they are close to the 100 year mark for being in public knowledge. They have been an amazing duo that have adapted throughout the years, both in look and perspective. But,…
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Day Seventeen: Avengers Campus – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
Avengers Campus officially opened on June 4, 2021. However, in many ways, the narrative for it goes back much further. As I’m thinking about how I’m thankful for Avengers Campus today, I go back to May 2017 and the opening media event for Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! On this night, Murry and…
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Day Sixteen: PeopleMover – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
There are few things more nostalgic and relaxing than going for a ride aboard the PeopleMover. Back in the day, I loved riding it when at Disneyland. Today, I love riding it when I’m at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. There is something absolutely wonderful about cruising through the skies of Tomorrowland with…
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Holiday Happiness – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #634
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week is a lot of fun as the Geeks enjoy geeking out about the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, the Adventureland Treehouse coming to Disneyland, the new Black Panther at Disney California Adventure, and also a brief review of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The Geeks also have fun answering some…
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Day Thirteen: Nighttime Spectaculars – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
There’s really nothing else like a Disney nighttime spectacular. Every time I watch one, I find myself swept up in awe and emotion, transported to my inner happy place. Nighttime shows have become a staple of Disney parks, and for good reason. There’s something extra magical about that “kiss goodnight” after a long day in…
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Day Twelve: Magical Mayhem at Main Gate – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
There are so many wonderful memories to be had at Disneyland. Many of them take place in the different lands found at the Happiest Place on Earth. Some of them take place because of a parade or nighttime spectacular. Today, however, memories of magic at the Main Gate of Disneyland from years gone by. These…
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Day Eleven: Holidays at the Disneyland Resort – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
The magic of the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort begins today! 2022 marks the 67th holiday season at the Disneyland Resort. Yes, Christmas/Holiday Time has been celebrated every year since that first operating season in 1955. While holiday merchandise was available for 2020, we can’t officially count that since the Disneyland Resort Theme Parks were…
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Day Ten: EPCOT – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
May EPCOT Center entertain, inform and inspire and, above all, may it instill a new sense of belief and pride in man’s ability to shape a world that offers hope to people everywhere.” – Epcot Center Official Dedication, Oct. 24, 1982 There are few places in the world I love more than EPCOT. I am…
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Day Nine: The Disneyland Resort All-American College Band – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
As we continue 24 Days of Thanksgiving I would be remiss if I were not to express my thanks for the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. This collection of exceptional college students come to the Disneyland Resort each summer and perform throughout the resort. It is always a highlight of the year. Through the years…
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A Rainy Geeky Night – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #633
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! Tonight is a wet and cool night outside the corner and the Geeks come together to geek out in the corner which is cozier than ever. The show starts off with Mr. Daps and Caitie talking about Ashley Eckstein’s new book, Star Wars Everday. They then pivot to talk about 24…
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Day Eight: Rainy Disneyland Days – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
Today is a rainy day at Disneyland and that is something I’m very thankful for. Rainy days at Disneyland are a rare treat for regular visitors to the Disneyland Resort. When they happen, an extra blanket of magic comes down on the resort. When they happen during the holiday season, there is even more magic…
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Day Seven: The Muppets – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
We are one week into 24 Days of Thanksgiving! It seems like November is flying by! We hope you are enjoying this series of Thanksgiving and we encourage you to join in the fun and add what you are thankful for in the comments each day as well! Today I’m going for a very obvious…
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Day Six: The Storybook Circus Giggle Gang – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
In general, I’m not really a huge fan of clowns. However, I found this mindset completely changed a few years ago when visiting Walt Disney World. While walking into the new-to-us Storybook Circus area of Magic Kingdom, we happened upon the Storybook Circus Giggle Gang. This is a group of comedic clowns that are accompanied…
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Day 5: Art – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
Art, I hope you find this and are reading it. In the spirit of Thanksgiving and Disneyland, my memories travel back over the decades to the beat of the Disneyland Band marching down Main Street USA to the awaiting chairs, music stands, and park benches in front of Town Hall. I am there waiting for…
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Day Four: Characters – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
The Disneyland Resort has always been so special to me. I grew up very close and got to have family memories in the parks. It’s funny that I’m writing a post about being grateful for the characters of the Disneyland Resort because I was terrified of them as a child. As I have grown up,…
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Day Three: Envisioning Novelty – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
As Mr. Daps highlighted yesterday, Walt Disney came up with the idea of Disneyland as he was sitting on a bench in Griffith Park, watching his daughters riding the carousel and dreaming of a place where families could enjoy themselves together. Of course, this was only the beginning of Walt’s great vision, not the end.…
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Day Two: An Idea and a Dream – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
There are so many things to be thankful for when it comes to the many worlds of Disney this month. One of the things that seem almost to be a no-brainer is the idea that Walt Disney had while sitting on a bench at Griffith Park. Now found at Disneyland in the Opera House, this…
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Day One: The People – 24 Days of Thanksgiving!
It’s November! This is the time of year when things begin to get merry in the parks. Decorations are going up, the music will be soon changing, and special treats will be available to enjoy. While it seems like things get faster and faster as the year-end draws close, it’s a good time to slow…