Tag: California
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Here’s Why Pixar Pier is One of the Biggest Disney Stories of 2018 – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2018
Pixar Pier is the newest addition to Disney California Adventure having opened in 2018. However, it’s not exactly an addition to the park, but an elaborate makeover of Paradise Pier. This newly themed land has become a big deal at the Disneyland Resort. Here’s why it ended up being a huge story in 2018… The…
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A Magic Kingdom Epcot Flying Back to California Kind of Day – DAPS VLOG
My final day at Walt Disney World was a whirlwind of a day. The day started off with a bus ride that led to a monorail ride and then a ferry ride! The trip eventually led to me arriving at the Magic Kingdom for a patriotic morning. At the end of the morning, I transferred…
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Knott’s Merry Farm Offers More Merriment Than Ever for People Visiting Knott’s Berry Farm this Christmas Season!
Knott’s Berry Farm has been transformed for the Christmas season to become Knott’s Merry Farm. Throughout Knott’s Berry Farm, Christmas decorations can be found adding a healthy dose of Christmas magic to the oldest theme park in the United States. The Christmas magic arrives in multiple forms throughout the park and is sure to connect with…
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The Walt Disney Company Donates $500,000 to Those Impacted by California Wildfires
The Walt Disney Company has announced that it will be donating $500,000 to those impacted by the recent California wildfires. The money will go to both relief efforts and also recovery efforts regarding the wildfires that continue to threaten California. The money will also go to support firefighters efforts as well. “The firefighters are true…
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Disneyland Resort Continues its Commitment to Cast with $15 Minimum Wage, Three Years before California’s Increase
Disneyland Resort Continues its Commitment to Cast with $15 Minimum Wage, Three Years before California’s Increase Agreement provides minimum wage increase of 40 percent over the next two years Resort to also offer new affordable healthcare option in addition to free education program for all hourly cast members ANAHEIM, CALIF. – Sept. 23, 2018 –…
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More Delicious Treats Available For Guests Through Disneyland Mobile Ordering
Disneyland has expanded the available places for mobile ordering through their app. Previous Restaurants The Disneyland Resort had 15 locations before today that were available for mobile ordering. It included: Bengal Barbecue Galactic Grill Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor Hungry Bear Restaurant Jolly Holiday Bakery Café Red Rose Taverne Award Wieners Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream…
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Photo Report: Extreme Heat Chases Away Crowds at Disneyland
An extreme heat wave has come across Southern California. With it, temperatures reached new records in the Southland. At Disneyland, the temperature reached 114 degrees Fahrenheit on Friday. The heat brought about attraction closures and the Pixar Play Parade was canceled. It also chased away the crowds that so often fill the Disneyland Resort during the…
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How to Survive Disneyland When It’s the Hottest Place on Earth
Disneyland is normally billed as the happiest place on Earth! Sometimes, however, it feels like it should take on another moniker: the hottest place on Earth! When the heat rises it can definitely have an impact on the Disney experience. As temperatures enter the 90’s and go above, the Disney experience definitely can be impacted. It is…
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Complimentary Movie Nights Offered by Disneyland Resort for Anaheim Residents
Anaheim residents who love movie nights are in for a treat this summer! The Disneyland Resort will be offering complimentary movie nights throughout the summer. Seven Disney-Pixar movies will be presented in Anaheim parks throughout the summer. Residents will have the opportunity to not only watch these movies but also trivia and complimentary prizes, popcorn, and…
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Disneyland Resort offers 36 percent increase in starting wages over three years for Master Services cast members — one of the most significant increases in its history
Resort offers $15 per hour, two years ahead of California’s minimum wage and continues to drive So Cal economy, creating more than 10,000 jobs in last decade Anaheim, Calif., May 31, 2018 —The Disneyland Resort announced today that it has proposed a wage offer that includes an increase to minimum rates of 36 percent over…
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Disney Cruise Line Debuts Diverse Lineup of Itineraries and Home Ports for Fall 2019
Family fun awaits during departures from New York, California, Texas and Florida CELEBRATION, Fla. (May 17, 2018) – In fall 2019, Disney Cruise Line will return to favorite destinations and home ports on a variety of itineraries, including adventures to Bermuda, Bahamas, Baja, Canada and the Caribbean. With cruises ranging from two-night getaways to weeklong…
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Mobile Ordering Service Comes to Dining at Disneyland Resort in California
Ordering food at the Disneyland Resort is about to get even easier! A brand new mobile ordering service will be coming soon to some of your favorite food locations. Guests will be able to find participating locations, pick out the menu items of their choosing, and set an arrival time all from their own mobile device. When…
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AMC Theatres Moving to Anaheim Garden Walk in 2019
AMC Theatres might soon be closing at the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort but that doesn’t mean it is leaving Anaheim entirely. It has been announced that AMC Theaters will be opening in 2019 at the Anaheim GardenWalk, just a short distance from the Disneyland Resort. When the new theater opens in 2019,…
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America’s Teaching Zoo: DAPS Travel
Here at DAPS MAGIC, we talk (a lot) about the big destinations around us, like the Disney Parks and Knott’s Berry Farm. As fantastic as these places are, we know variety is the spice of life, and enjoy exploring the unique and wonderful outside the big gates. Using our local expertise, we invite you to…
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Stars Walk the Purple Carpet for Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER World Premiere!
On January 29th the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California hosted the world premiere of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther. Stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker and Andy Serkis were joined by writer/director Ryan Coogler and producer Kevin Feige for a walk down…
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#RockTheDots with Forever 21 Pop-Up Shop in Hollywood on January 22
Now there are even more ways to #RockTheDots! On National Polka Dot Day, Monday, January 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Forever 21 will be hosting a Minnie Mouse #RockTheDots pop-up shop at their Hollywood & Highland location. There will be exclusive Minnie Mouse merchandise and guests are invited to enjoy treats, NYX professional makeup looks,…
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For Sale: Anaheim GardenWalk
The Anaheim GardenWalk is once again up for sale. The struggling outdoor mall is up for sale for the second time since opening in 2008. Walking distance from Disneyland, this establishment has just never taken off with those in the area. There are a few restaurants on each end of the Anaheim GardenWalk that have…
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Food & Wine Festival to Return to Disneyland Resort in 2018 With Even More to Savor
Food & Wine Festival is returning and is bigger than ever! The food festival will run for 6 weeks at Disney California Adventure Park from March 2 to April 12, 2018, giving guests more time to sip and savor every last bit! The festival will feature over a dozen California-inspired booths, and give guests an…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Get New Pub
There are a lot of changes coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. The new Grand Avenue area is currently being re-imagined to capture the spirit of present-day Downtown Los Angeles. It will showcase the different districts of the city along with vintage office buildings and warehouses. It will also be getting a new pub called the…
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D23 Expo 2017 – DAPsCast Episode 68
Murray and Mikey discuss the D23 Expo. They give their thoughts on the animation panel, live action movies panel, video game panel, and finally the parks and resorts panel.
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The Main Street Electrical Parade – 45 Years of Memories
The Main Street Electrical Parade has returned home. Nearly 45 years ago it made its way through Disneyland to the tune of the Baroque Hoedown as it glowed through the night with its thousands of magical lights. Through the decades it has delighted fans from around the globe with its iconic music and floats. The Main…
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Disneyland Resort Offers Southern California Residents Special 3-day Ticket Prices for a Limited Time, Beginning Jan. 9
Main Street Electrical Parade, Star Wars Season of the Force, Lunar New Year Celebration and More Await Guests Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Announces Expansion to Five Weeks: March 10 through April 16 PRESS RELEASE: ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2017) – The Disneyland Resort is kicking off the new year with a special…
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Tips for Enjoying Rainy Days at Disneyland
It doesn’t rain very often in Southern California. When it does though, it can be a great time to go to Disneyland! As everyone else is rushing out of the happiest place on Earth in search of drier places, it can be a great time to put on a hat, coat, and a good pair…
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Battle Aboard the Lady Washington
The Lady Washington has appeared on the screen several times including Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Star Trek: Generations, and even ABC’s Once Upon a Time. When not appearing on screen, the Lady Washington makes her home in Aberdeen, Washington. Since being commissioned in 1989, the Lady Washington is “Washington State’s Tall Ship Ambassador.”…