Tag: Anniversary
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A Festival of ‘Frozen’: Top Merch Picks for the Film’s 10th Anniversary
It’s hard to believe that almost 10 years have passed since we were first invited to build a snowman and “Let it Go” with Anna, Elsa, Olaf and the rest of the ‘Frozen’ gang! On November 27, 2023, the massively popular ‘Frozen’ franchise will celebrate its 10th anniversary. In commemoration of this momentous occasion, Disney…
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Disneyland Paris Celebrates First Anniversary of Avengers Campus
It’s hard to believe it but Disneyland Paris’ version of Avengers Campus has been open for a year now. This is the second iteration of the land, the first being at the Disneyland Resort in Disney California Adventure. Since the land opened last year, fans have come to love this land, the heroes found in…
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Star Tours Celebrates 35 Years of Adventures at Disneyland
35 years ago today Star Tours opened at Disneyland. On Jan. 9, 1987 guests first hopped aboard Starspeeders for an out-of-this-world adventure. RX-24 then took people on his first flight that ended up being full of adventure and featured iconic Star Wars locations and moments as they make their way to Endor… with a bit…
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It’s Anniversary Time! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1201 (#575)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the GEEKS celebrate 11 years of GEEKS CORNER as they kick off the first episode of the 12th season! Thank you all for geeking out with us through the years! We have a lot of fun with this and are glad that you do too! This week the episode…
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Shanghai Disneyland Grand Opening Five Years Ago – Reflecting on a Momentous Day
I had been to some grand openings of attractions, and a grand reopening of Disney California Adventure. But, I had never gone to a grand opening of a brand new theme park, let alone one that was overseas. I’ve chronicled the adventure shortly after embarking on it in June 2016. So, I’ll try not to…
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D23 and Imagineering Celebrate Shanghai Disney Resort’s 5th Anniversary with Magical Milestones Virtual Event
Today Disney announced a virtual event celebrating the 5th anniversary of Shanghai Disney Resort. D23 x Walt Disney Imagineering Magical Milestones – Shanghai Disney Resort 5th Anniversary will be presented on June 16. It is the second virtual event in the Magical Milestone series that celebrate Disney Parks anniversaries. The event will be hosted by…
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Thanks for Sharing the Magic With DAPS MAGIC for 17 Years!
17 years ago today DAPS MAGIC was created. It was created with the hope that people could come together to share the magic together in a positive and safe environment. Through the years, things have expanded and grown. However, we have stayed true to the core values that a small group of Disney fans came…
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Magic Happened One Year Ago Today!
One year ago today Magic Happens officially debuted at the Disneyland Resort. This energetic new parade at the Disneyland Resort featured a new theme song of the same name as the parade that was co-written by Todrick Hall. It also featured new costumes, floats, characters new and old, and some incredible choreography. It was an…
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Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Paris to Undergo First Major Refurbishment
It has been a major year for theme parks! While the COVID-19 pandemic has made it hard for some aspects of the parks to be refurbished, Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris have pushed on to be ready for their next anniversaries. This morning, Imagineers have announced that Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris will…
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Why The Emperor’s New Groove is My Favorite Disney Animated Movie (According to Murray)
It’s the 20th anniversary of The Emperor’s New Groove! Can you believe it? And would you also believe it’s my favorite Disney movie? Now, don’t get me wrong. As both a big Disney officianado and art history grad student, there are many of the Disney animated movies that I love and appreciate. Sleeping Beauty has…
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Marvel Comics News Digest Featuring Marvel’s Birthday Today!
It’s time to celebrate Marvel Comics’ anniversary! There are various segments coming throughout the day, and a special variant Miles Morales cover. All the details are below. Rounding out the rest of the news are several items on Shang-Chi being around the Marvel fray. Then there is a bit of Fortnite news that coincides with…
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Happy Birthday Disneyland – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Happy birthday Disneyland! This is a greeting Disneyland fans hear a lot on July 17 every year (well, except for a few cranky die-hards who keep insisting that Disneyland’s REAL birthday is the public opening day, July 18). After the big “Ten-cennial” celebration in 1965, years in multiples of ten (and even five) became the…
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Bret Iwan Celebrates 11 Years Behind the Mic-key
Today Bret Iwan, the voice of Mickey Mouse, is celebrating the 11th anniversary of standing behind the mic and voicing Mickey Mouse. Iwan shared a touching post on his Instagram this morning commemorating the date. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bret Iwan (@bret_iwan) Bret Iwan shared with DAPS MAGIC that while…
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Reopening Has a Plan – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week, there was a lot of news surrounding the reopening plans for Walt Disney World Resort. This impacts just about anyone visiting Walt Disney World this year. Along with the reopening plans, there will also be some other things going on. This includes potentially the NBA,…
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16 Years of Magic – Looking Back at DAPS MAGIC Over the Years
This month DAPS MAGIC is celebrating 16 years of sharing the magic. 16 years ago this month we started a small Yahoo! group that grew to become a website that has readers from around the globe. Through the years, DAPS MAGIC has led to incredible experiences, amazing people, and so many wonderful memories. Through all…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Announces an Exciting New Dark Ride in Time for the 100th Anniversary!
Knott’s Berry Farm has just announced that a new dark ride will be built and done for the upcoming 100th anniversary. The theme is the return of a fan favorite. Bear-y Tales was a Rolly Crump conceived ride built several years ago and replaced with Kingdom of the Dinosaurs. It will be back in a…
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The Monorail Then and Now – The 60th Anniversary of a Disneyland Original
Along with the Submarine Voyage and Matterhorn Bobsleds, the Disneyland Monorail is celebrating 60 years. Here’s a look back at the beginning and how it is now. The Origin of the Disneyland-Alweg Monorail There was a precursor to the Disneyland-Alweg Monorail system. The Viewliner was a sort-of futuristic train that traveled around Tomorrowland from 1957-1958. …
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Submarine Voyage Then and Now – the 60th Anniversary of a Disneyland Original
Today is the 60th anniversary of the opening of the original Submarine Voyage at Disneyland. Here’s a look back at the attraction in the past and it’s incarnation today. The Origin of the Submarine Voyage 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was a film that premiered a year before Disneyland’s opening. Though more focused on constructing…
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Matterhorn Bobsleds Then and Now – the 60th Anniversary of a Disneyland Original
Today is the 60th anniversary of the Matterhorn Bobsleds. This unique Disneyland attraction is the one and only in any Disney theme park, and worth celebrating. Here’s a look back and a look at how it is now. The Origin of the Matterhorn Bobsleds There’s not quite a straightforward origin to the attraction. The Disney…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary – The Celebration Looking Back and Looking Forward
Today is the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The park has undergone some changes over the years and continues to change. But, it has always paid tribute to the grand Hollywood and the magic of movies! The Disney’s Hollywood Studios Anniversary Ceremony Walt Disney World paid tribute to the opening day with a parade…
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Disney California Adventure: Looking at Remaining Originals on Its Anniversary
On this day in 2001, Disney’s California Adventure invited guests to enter its gates for the first time. Roy Disney and then-CEO Michael Eisner, and of course Mickey Mouse were on hand to lead the celebration. The ceremony took place in the Esplanade in front of Disney California Adventure at 7:30 AM. The original dedication plaque…
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Mickey Mouse Continues to Spread Happiness Around the World in 90th Anniversary Portrait
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club made its debut at the San Diego Comic-Con this year. Its initial appearance celebrated 90 years of Mickey Mouse. On hand was Bret Iwan along with Becky Cline and animator Mark Henn. The panel was hosted by D23’s Justin Arthur. The panel covered many memories of Mickey Mouse. Bret…
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Disneyland Celebrates 63 Years of Magic With 63 Disney Characters! (Photos and Videos)
On July 17, 2018, Disneyland celebrated its 63rd birthday. The birthday was celebrated with two cavalcades that made their way through the parade route at Disneyland. The two cavalcades took place at 2:50 and 5:25 pm. Each cavalcade had four stops along the parade route. The cavalcade was comprised of 63 characters, the omnibus, the…
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Celebrate the Magic of 63! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 842
Welcome to a very special episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the entire show is dedicated to Disneyland as it celebrates its 63rd birthday! The geeks talk about the events of the day at Disneyland. They also talk about favorite Disneyland memories and favorite anniversaries at the Disneyland Resort. The conversation then pivots to the changes…