Tag: attraction
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Something Better Than FastPass?
Recently there has been an influx of implementation of FastPass at the Disneyland Resort. With the premier of Frozen Fun there are 3 new FastPass stations, 4 if you include the pager for Olaf. For me, it begs the question does everything need FastPass? In one of those cases, meeting Anna and Elsa, a FastPass…
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Frozen Fun Comes to Disneyland Resort – UPDATED
This weekend saw the premier of Frozen Fun (or as the resort was putting it: a Sneak Peek). Both theme parks got in the mix by having certain attractions open for guests. In Disneyland, Arendelle became part of Storybook Land Canal Boats, making it the newest addition since Aladdin and Little Mermaid entered the Fantasyland…
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New Knott's Attraction In 2015: Voyage to the Iron Reef
This new attraction for Knott’s really is exciting to me. It, for one, brings to life an old attraction building that has housed some favorite rides of mine. Recently, Knott’s has blown me away with their interaction of attractions, like Special Ops during Knott’s Scary Farm. Having a family friendly thrill ride that will be…
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Disneyland Ambassadors, Marvel Movies Civil War, Star Wars Rebels, and More! – DAPscast – Episode 9
Mr. Daps and Murray the Bellhop take a look at a few Disney news items. A listen of the Disneyland Ambassador ceremony is brought in, and soundtracks of the Disneyland Halloween themed attractions: Ghost Galaxy and Haunted Mansion Holiday. They review Star Wars Rebels’ current episodes and bring up some of the Disney news headlines.…
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Golden Dreams – Daps From The Past
Disney California Adventure has gone through quite a few changes in just a little over a decade. Right around 2009 the park began to go through its first major overhaul and transformation. Some of the starting attractions were closed and removed. One of which was Golden Dreams. Golden Dreams was a 25-minute film starring Whoopi…
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Walt Disney World Closures, Star Wars Rebels, and Disneyland News! – DAPscast – Episode 8
For September 2014, Mr. Daps and Murray review Star Wars Rebels’ first episode. Then they discuss the recently announced closures of attractions in Walt Disney World: Maelstrom and Studio Backlot Tour. Finally, the show goes over to the west coast to talk about the College Band and Halloween Time at Disneyland.
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EPCOT’s Maelstrom – DAPS From the Past
Disney has recently announced that Maelstrom in the Norway pavilion at Epcot will give way to a Frozen-themed attraction. But, what is Maelstrom? The Maelstrom has been one of the most popular attractions at Epcot since it first opened in 1988. Inside, guests travel on Viking longboats through the history and mythology of Norway. The…
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Disneyland's 59th Anniversary, Guardians, Alice, and College Band! – DAPscast – Episode 6
This episode, which was recorded on July 17, 2014, has Mr. DAPs and Murray talking about Disneyland’s 59th anniversary…or is it the beginning of the 60th? Also discussed is the new Alice in Wonderland, Guardians of the Galaxy, and the 2014 All American College Band. Included in some of the discussions are audio treats.
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What is Legends of Frontierland Like To Experience?
Frontierland is booming with miners entering into the sleepy town. At least, that’s the story that is being produced through Legends of Frontierland. Today was opening day for the interactive story. Guests were encouraged to pick a side in the conflict – either a Frontierland citizen or Rainbow Ridger. Nametags are given with a very…
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Watcher Wednesday: Is Space Mountain and Figment Worth Reading?
One thing that Disney theme park fans have desired is the story behind attractions. In the same vein are stories that take place in the world the attractions are of. Recently, Disney has released two comic lines that do just that: Space Mountain and Figment. Space Mountain Space Mountain is a high speed, roller coaster…