Tag: 60th Anniversary
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‘What’s to Happen All Happened Before’: Inside 60 Magical Years of ‘Mary Poppins’
Sixty years ago today, Walt Disney brought to life one of literature’s most beloved and delightful heroines: Mary Poppins. Mary Poppins (1964) would not only become one of the world’s most delightful motion picture spectacles, winning multiple Academy Awards® (including Best Actress for Mary Poppins herself, Disney Legend Julie Andrews), but it would go on to showcase…
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Celebrating 60 Years of Tropical Magic: The Enchanting History of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland
Today, let’s raise our glasses filled with tropical cocktails (or our Dole Whips) and embark on a journey to the heart of the enchanted Polynesian paradise that is Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland. As the Tiki Room celebrates its 60th anniversary, let’s take a moment to appreciate the rich history and enduring charm…
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New “Doctor Who” Trailer Released For 60th Anniversary Specials on Christmas Day
On Christmas day, a new Doctor Who trailer was released ahead of the 60th-anniversary specials arriving in about a year. The trailer shows fans what will be seen next year when the 60th-anniversary specials arrive on the BBC in the UK and Disney+ everywhere else next November. The trailer shows what the 14th Doctor, played…
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60 Years of Movement – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 938 (#456)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks cover the 60th anniversary of the Matterhorn, Monorail, and Submarines at Disneyland. They also discuss the arrival of Bo Peep on Pixar Pier. Merchandise is now being sold at the Main Street Cinema and this is also chatted about. Following which, a new segment…
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Anniversaries and Animation – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week we strive to share the top headlines of the Disney and geek communities. This week there was a lot coming out of the Disneyland Resort and also the world of animation. At the Disneyland Resort, three attractions celebrated their 60th anniversary this week. They…
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A Tale of Three Attractions: Disneyland Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of Monorail, Submarines, and Matterhorn
Today marks the 60th anniversary of three attractions at the Disneyland Resort. On June 14, 1959, Disneyland saw a sizeable expansion with the addition of these new attractions. The Monorail, Submarines, and Matterhorn all debuted on the same day. To celebrate this milestone for these three attractions, the Disneyland Resort invited some members of the…
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Disneyland Forever to Return to the Skies Above Disneyland This Summer as Mickey’s Mix Magic Says Goodbye
Disneyland Forever, the nighttime spectacular created for Disneyland’s 60th anniversary, will be returning to light up the night skies above Disneyland this summer. The news comes from the Disney Parks Blog. It announced today that Disneyland Forever will be returning on June 7, 2019. This comes after the conclusion of the nightly run of Mickey’s…
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Disneyland Celebrates 60th Annual Candlelight Ceremony
A beloved holiday tradition at the Disneyland Resort is the annual telling of the Christmas story during the Candlelight Processional and Ceremony. Every year during the first weekend of December, a celebrity narrator joins a massive choir, orchestra, handbells, fanfare trumpeters, and soloists during for two beautiful evenings on Town Square. It really is spectacular.…
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Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration: Looking Back at the Beginning
The Disneyland Resort’s 60th Diamond Anniversary is reaching its conclusion. For the last 15 months, the Diamond Celebration has dazzled the Disneyland Resort with new entertainment, decorations, merchandise, and even food! Most importantly, it has made dazzling memories for the countless guests that have come through its gates during this special celebration. As we have…
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Disneyland Forever – Sundays With DAPs
The Disneyland Diamond Celebration is coming to a close. There have been a great many things to remember from the festivities. Among them have been the nighttime entertainment at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. This Sundays With DAPs we take a look at Disneyland Forever, the fireworks spectacular. It’s one of the great fireworks displays…
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Rogue One, Guardians Breakout, and Disneyland 60 – DAPsCast Episode 35
The whole team of Mr. Daps, Murray, Danie, Annie, and Mikey are back together again to discuss news from Star Wars Celebration, Comic Con and Marvel news, and the final weeks of Disneyland’s 60th anniversary.
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Harry Potter is a Geek – Geeks Corner – Episode 522
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a lot of Harry Potter being discussed. Before that though, there is news regarding the High School Musical franchise. The 4th movie in the franchise is in the works. Do you think this is a good idea? Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters also is on the way. Guests will soon…
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Holidays Arrive at Disneyland Resort
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The Holidays have arrived at the Disneyland Resort. This year, they mix with the 60th Diamond Anniversary for the Disneyland Resort. On November 13th, A Christmas Fantasy Parade began celebrating the “spirit of the season” along the parade route. Holiday music was played throughout the Disneyland Resort. Christmas trees were lit as the day turned…
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Mary Poppins 2, Walt Disney on PBS, Frozen Musical, and Disney Infinity – DAPscast – Episode 24
Mr. DAPs, Murray, Annie, and Danie are back again for discussion on the most recent Disney news. Included in this episode are thoughts on the development of Mary Poppins 2, the recent PBS special on Walt Disney, Disney Infinity 3 gameplay, and Frozen as a new musical in the Hyperion Theater of Disney California…
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Disneyland, Dino, Remakes, and Ants! – Geeks Corner – Episode 442
This week on Geeks Corner the show starts off with a recap the Disneyland 60th Anniversary Celebration (https://www.dapsmagic.com/2015/07/18/the-july-17-celebration-of-disneylands-60th/). Following this it is time to chat about Ant-Man. Have you seen it yet? If so, what did you think? Next, there are a couple more live-action Disney remakes in the works. Aladdin is getting a prequel…
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The Force is Strong with Disney… – Geeks Corner – Episode 441
There is a LOT going on in the world of The Walt Disney Company this week to cover on Geeks Corner. Things get started with Shanghai Disney (https://www.dapsmagic.com/2015/07/14/shanghai-disneyland-details-unveiled/). Disney CEO Bob Iger announced many features of this new Disney Theme Park and it’s time to geek out about it. The new Disney Legends Inductees were…
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I’ve Got a Dream! – Geeks Corner – Episode 440
Check out Amanda Jane’s awesome designs at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/byAmandaJane This week on Geeks Corner we have Amanda Jane Designs creator, Amanda Jane. She joins Mr. DAPs, Johnny 5, and Hayley the Hatter as they chat about Disneyland’s 60th anniversary Disney Side Dapper Day on July 17, 2015 (https://www.dapsmagic.com/2015/07/01/disneyland-park-guests-to-show-off-their-1955-disney-side-on-july-17/). They continue on to chat about the Playmation demo…
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It’s Disneyland’s 60th, Now What!?- Geeks Corner – Episode 435
Disneyland’s 60th has arrived and now is in full swing at the Disneyland Resort. After all the craziness of the 24 hour day and media event, it’s time to start looking at some of the other elements of Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration. This week on Geeks Corner, that is exactly what happens… along with some other…
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Time to Geek Out About Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary! – Geeks Corner – Episode 434
Disneyland is celebrating it’s 60th Anniversary. Things began with a big 24 hour Disney day kicking off Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary. This Diamond Celebration has new decorations, new costumes, new merchandise, and new shows. This week, the focus is mainly on the new entertainment that has come to the Disneyland Resort for the 60th anniversary. Here…
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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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Review of Disneyland Music From Walt Disney Records Legacy Collection
If there is anything I would claim to collect from Disney parks it is music. Over the years I have accumulated a lot of albums from Disneyland, Walt Disney World, even the parks overseas. When Disney announced that a new album would be released for Disneyland’s 60th anniversary, I was ready to grab it. When…
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New Music Coming to Disneyland in June for 60th Anniversary Celebration
As part of the celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Disneyland this summer, the Disney Parks Blog has announced that Disneyland will be making making changes to its iconic music program. The first change announced is that there will be more music coming to Disneyland this summer. The current musical acts will be increasing their…
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What’s in a Name? – Geeks Corner – Episode 424
Welcome to this week’s Geeks Corner! It also happens to be St. Patrick’s Day so happy belated St. Patrick’s Day to you (obviously by the time the episode goes live the day will be over)! There is a ton going on so let’s get right to it. Here is a look at what is being covered…
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What’s the Deal with #Disneyland60? – Geeks Corner – Episode 418
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week we are very excited because information has been released about Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary, or Diamond Celebration. We are also excited to announce that on DAPs Magic we have created the #Disneyland60 headquarters. This is your one stop shop for all that is going on for Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration. You…