Tag: Ceremony
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Disneyland Candlelight Ceremony & Processional – December 7, 2014
On December 7, 2014 Disneyland presented the second night of its annual Candlelight Ceremony & Processional. This year, the celebrity narrator was Beau Bridges. This page has photos and videos from that day at Disneyland. Here are the songs included in the Candlelight Processional & Ceremony at Disneyland: Procession: O Little Town of Bethlehem The First…
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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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Walking in Disneyland – Geeks Corner – Episode 402
Welcome to the second episode of the fifth season with the episode number that starts with four! If you are confused about all of this, don’t worry… you aren’t alone. However, Johnny 5 assures me that this is correct because Geeks Corner started numbering at zero. There is a LOT to cover this week and…
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2015 – 2016 Disneyland Ambassador Team Named at Ceremony in Front of Sleeping Beauty Castle
The Disneyland Resort Ambassador Team for 2015-2016 was named in a ceremony that took place in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at the Disneyland Resort. The two cast members named to be Disneyland Ambassadors are Jessica Bernard and Allie Kawamoto. While always an illustrious position, this team also will hold the distinction of being Disneyland Ambassadors for the…
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Knott’s Classic Attractions Return For Summer 2014!
Knott’s Berry Farm has been a landmark of Orange County, well before Disneyland began construction. Throughout the park’s history, there have been a couple of key areas that have become synonymous with the Knott’s park. Though they have been around for a long time, Calico Mine Ride and Camp Snoopy haven’t had much change since…
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Kurt Russell and Blair Underwood Narrate Disneyland’s Candlelight Ceremony
Candlelight Ceremony – Silent Night Guests visiting Disneyland this last weekend were treated to the story of Christmas being told by a nearly 600 voice choir, orchestra, handbells, and celebrity narrators. This year, the narrators were Blair Underwood (Saturday) and Kurt Russell (Sunday). The performances happened on both Saturday and Sunday nights at 5:30 and…
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Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter Honored With Main Street Window
Since Disneyland first opened its gates in 1955, thousands upon thousands of people have helped create the magic for millions to enjoy. These magic makers have been leaders in many different areas of the Walt Disney Company. Some have contributed directly to the parks in a way that shines above the rest. These are people…
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Disneyland Honors Retired Marine Colonel Vargas
Yesterday, Disneyland honored retired Marine Colonel Jay Vargas, winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Colonel Vargas received the award from President Nixon from his service during the Vietnam War. It is the highest honor given to any service member for acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty. Currently, there are only 79 living…
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Re-Opened Disney California Adventure One Year Later
One year ago today the Disneyland Resort re-opened Disney California Adventure to a very eager public. This day opened Buena Vista Street and Carsland to the public for the first time. These were two now “lands” that focused on telling stories. Buena Vista Street shared the story of the California that Walt Disney came to.…
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Disneyland Honors Harrison “Buzz” Price With Window on Main Street
Another window honoring a person who has contributed greatly to Disneyland legacy has been unveiled. This window honoring Disney Legend Harrison “Buzz” Price can be found on the left side of City Hall next to a small staircase. This window honors the man who was instrumental in picking the locations for both Disneyland and later…
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20 Nights of Candlelight Start With Rain
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The holiday season is in full swing now at the Disneyland Resort. One of the traditions of the holidays at Disneyland is the telling of the Christmas Story for the Candlelight Ceremony and Processional. This is a tradition that dates back to the fifties that tells the…
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Merry Ring-A-Long Sing-A-Long Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Buena Vista Street
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Tonight Disney California Adventure began a new holiday tradition. The ceremony includes our host Bobby, the Buena Vista Street Community Bell Ringers, Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Calvin the neighborhood cop, Donna and her dog Lady, Phi Phi the photographer, and Molly the messenger. This brief ceremony involves some…
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A Look at Disneyland’s 2012 Candlelight Processional
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Disneyland has changed things a bit this year for its annual Candlelight Ceremony and Processional. This year, it will be presented twice nightly from December 1 through December 20. Like previous years, celebrity narrators will be joining the orchestra and choir to tell the Christmas story. Here…
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Disneyland Resort Announces New Ambassadors
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs This morning, Disneyland Resort President George A. Kalogridis announced the Disneyland Resort Ambassador Team for 2013-2014. The two cast members chosen for this team were Megan Navarette and Sachiko White, both of the Entertainment department at the Disneyland Resort. The announcement was made during a ceremony held in front…
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Disneyland Celebrates Turning 57
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Today Disneyland celebrated 57 years since Walt Disney originally said “to all who come to this happy place, welcome!” The celebration took place in Town Square at 2:30 pm with characters streaming (flash mob style) into the area that was surrounded by thousands of guests. These characters…
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A Pictorial Look at the Grand Re-Opening of Disney California Adventure
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Grand Re-Opening of Disney California Adventure [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYIZXh6RKdc[/youtube] This morning Bob Iger, Mickey Mouse, and many other Cast Members came together in front of the Carthay Circle Theatre for the Grand Re-Opening of Disney California Adventure. This wasn’t just a party for a fresh coat of paint…
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Alice Davis Receives Window on Main Street
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs This morning Disney Legend Alice Davis received a window on Main Street, USA at Disneyland. During a window dedication this morning, the window was unveiled right next to her husband Marc Davis’ window above Disneyana on the East side of Main Street, USA. The ceremony began with…
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Disneyland Paris Turns 20 With Flash Mob, Celebrities, Live Stream, Air Planes, and Magic!
On this day 20 years ago, Disneyland Paris opened its happy gates. Since then, millions of people have visited this magical place. It is now the most visited tourist attraction in Europe. To celebrate 20 years of magic, Disneyland Paris has gone all out. They have introduced the new Disney Dreams spectacular at night, the…