Tag: Alice in Wonderland
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Alice in Wonderland | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 26, 1864
On this day in 1864, Charles L. Dodgson, better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, gifted the handwritten manuscript of what would become the “Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass” stories to a young friend.
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Bootle Beetle | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 22, 1947
On this day in 1947, the Donald Duck cartoon ‘Bootle Beetle’ was released.
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Mad T Party | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 15, 2012
On this day in 2012, guests of the Mad T Party fell down the rabbit hole for the first time at Disney California Adventure. Visitors entered a modernized, off-kilter version of the Alice in Wonderland universe, complete with a live band, a DJ spinning the hottest tracks, curious entertainment, arcade games, dance parties, and specialty…
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Pictorial: 5 Attraction Anniversaries at Disneyland
June 14th is a big day for attraction openings at Disneyland. Today five attractions celebrated anniversaries. The Matterhorn, submarines, and Monorail all celebrated their 65th anniversary. The year before, Alice in Wonderland and Sailing Ship Columbia opened at Disneyland as well. 65 and 66 years later, Daps Magic team member Steven stopped by Disneyland to…
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‘Alice in Wonderland’ and Orange Bird Dooney & Burke Bags Now on Disney Store
Dooney & Burke fans of the Disney animated classic, Alice in Wonderland, will want to be heading over to the Disney Store. There are several bags that are available on the site with artwork and characters from the film. There are also new Orange Bird bags, Wish bags, and more found on Disney’s online retailer…
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Alice in Wonderland | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 5, 2010
On this day in 2010, the live action ‘Alice in Wonderland’ film was released in theaters. Directed by Tim Burton, it was loosely based on two Lewis Carroll books, ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ and ‘Through the Looking Glass.’ A 19-year-old Alice returns to Underland, a place she visited as a girl. She sets out with…
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Alice in Wonderland Days | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 30, 1971
On this day in 1971, the two-day Alice in Wonderland Days event began at Disneyland. The celebration included a parade and meet-and-greet opportunities at Alpine Gardens with Alice, the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, and the Walrus. Alice in Wonderland Days would be one of 13 weekends in 1971 dedicated to favorite Disney characters. Other…
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Disneyland Paris Unveils a Look at What is Coming in the Next Few Months
There seems to always be exciting things happening at Disneyland Paris. As its 30th anniversary winds up, Disneyland Paris is now pivoting to what will be happening throughout the rest of the year and into next year. There are a lot of exciting things happening that will undoubtably delight guests through Halloween, the Holidays, the…
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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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Work Begins on Fantasyland Attractions at Disneyland
Guests visiting Disneyland in the coming weeks will notice that three classic Fantasyland attractions are under refurbishment. Work began overnight on Peter Pan’s Flight, Alice in Wonderland, and Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. Monday morning, walls and scaffolding could be seen surrounding the attractions. Daps Magic team member Steven stopped by and took some photos of…
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Caption of the Week – Week #14 – Alice in Wonderland and Mad Hatter
Happy Sunday friends! As we start off this week it’s time for another caption of the week! Last week’s Caption of the Week had Mantis and Star-Lord dancing the day away. The winner was Sean Owens with a humorous caption…that might be accurate. You can check it out here. This week we move from the…
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Caption of the Week – Week #6 – Mad Hatter and Alice in Wonderland
Welcome to Week #6 of the Caption of the Week! Last week, there was a photo of Princess Leia with R2-D2 from Disneyland After Dark: Princess Nite. The caption winner was Angela! Congratulations Angela! Stop over to check out her caption here. This week the photos is from Coke Corner/Refreshment Corner with the Mad Hatter…
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‘Disney Alice in Wonderland: The Official Cookbook’ Now Available for Pre-Sale
Disney Alice in Wonderland: The Official Cookbook is now available fore pre-sale. This cookbook allows families to go down the rabbit hole and experience the world of Alice in Wonderland in a completely fun and new way. The culinary way! This cookbook can be great for a fun cooking experience or for making a whole…
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Magic and Mayhem Are Back at Coke Corner as Musical Chairs Returns to Disneyland
For years, once a day at Refreshment Corner on Main Street, USA has been even more magical and full of mayhem. This is thanks to the Mad Hatter, Alice in Wonderland, and sometimes others who join the piano player for a one-a-day game of Musical Chairs. This simple game becomes more complicated and humorous as…
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Have a Very Merry Birthday at The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland is all about un-birthdays, but now Alice in Wonderland is one of two themes that are available for birthday parties at The Walt Disney Family Museum. The Walt Disney Family Museum utilizes its unique location and facility to add some extra magic to a birthday celebration. Currently, there…
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Disney Vacation Club Has Grand Opening at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
This week Disney Vacation Club celebrated the opening of 200 new resort studios at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa with a special dedication ceremony. The ceremony was inspired by the tea party from Alice in Wonderland. Bill Diercksen, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Vacation Club was on hand…
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Mad Hatter Returns to Disneyland
The Mad Hatter can once again be found at Disneyland. With the reopening of Disneyland Resort, many favorite Disney characters could be found waving and guests and posing for selfies. The Mad Hatter, unfortunately, was not one of those characters. Last week traditional Disney character interactions returned and with them, the Mad Hatter was still…
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Craig Ferguson and Donald Faison Part of Alice in Wonderland TV Series
Disney Junior has a new show based on the world of Alice in Wonderland and both Craig Ferguson and Donald Faison are a part of the cast. Alice’s Wonderland Bakery continues the story of Alice in Wonderland but with Alice’s great-granddaughter. In the show, Libby Rue portrays this new Alice, Craig Ferguson is the Doorknob,…
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Pictorial: A Look at the First Day of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time arrived at the Disneyland Resort this year on Friday, September 3, 2021. This year it was extra special as it not only marked the beginning of the spooky season but it also marked the return of the Dapper Dans to Disneyland. The Haunted Mansion Holiday also returned and this was the first stop…
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Sunday Spotlight: Alice in Wonderland
Disneyland has some absolutely incredible dark rides. These attractions retell some classic Disney tales in ways that are fun for the whole family. One of the best dark ride attractions in Fantasyland has to be Alice in Wonderland. This attraction retells the story of the Disney animated movie of the same name. Alice in Wonderland’s…
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10 Even More Under-Appreciated Disney Songs
That’s right- there’s still a TON of great Disney music not getting the credit it deserves! Obscurity is one thing, but sometimes just being in proximity to other great material can make even the best music get missed. If you haven’t read (and rightly appreciated) the first two lists of songs, they can be found…
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10 Most Under-Appreciated Disney Songs
Quick, think of your favorite Disney song! For most of us, that’s a pretty difficult task. The Disney cannon of musical numbers is one of the most recognizable and wonderful in cinema history, with hundreds upon hundreds of iconic hits. Narrowing it down can be quite hard. With so much great music, even superb songs…
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Disneyland: It’s All About the Experience
Recently I had the good, or perhaps not so good, fortune to be arrested by the First Order while I was strolling through Tomorrowland at Disneyland. I had heard of this happening before but never had it happen to me… until a sunny Sunday afternoon. I really had no clue what was going on as…
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Alice Through the Looking Glass Coming to Digital HD, Blu-ray and Disney Movies Anywhere October 18th
Alice, the Mad Hatter, White Queen, Red Queen, and more return when Alice Through the Looking Glass comes to Digital HD, Blu-ray and Disney Movies Anywhere October 18th. The all-star cast from the 2010 blockbuster is back with Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter who’s desperately searching for his family; Anne Hathaway as Mirana, the kind, mild-mannered…