Tag: Christmas
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Disney Enchanted Christmas Returns to Disneyland Paris on November 9
Take a look at all of the holiday offerings coming to Disneyland Paris with the return of Disney Enchanted Christmas!
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Vintage Disney Photos for Halfway to the Holidays
Check out these vintage Disney Parks photos that were shared for Halfway to the Holidays!
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Boxing Day? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #692
Welcome to the last episode of Geeks Corner for 2023! This week there is a lot to chat about as the year wraps up. Along with talking about Boxing Day and Christmas, the Geeks also talk about the upcoming year of entertainment at Disneyland, what is coming from a galaxy far, far away, and also…
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An Evening at Knott’s Merry Farm Through a 35mm Lens
Tonight I stopped by Knott’s Berry Farm to enjoy a couple of hours of it’s holiday celebration, Knott’s Merry Farm. I brought my Canon 6D with a 35mm lens attached and thought it would be fun to just take a few photos as I strolled around the park. Below is a look at Knott’s Merry…
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Holiday Time at Disneyland | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 23, 1962
On this day in 1962, Walt Disney’s ‘Wonderful World of Color’ TV series first aired “Holiday Time at Disneyland.” In it, Walt Disney appears in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle as an enthusiastic bell ringer. He is joined by Victorian-era carolers and Santa Claus himself, portrayed by actor Paul Maxey. This segment is featured in…
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Disney Gives a Photographical Look at Walt Disney World Resort Christmas Celebrations of the Past
Christmas is just a few days away. Ahead of the arrival of this jolly holiday, Disney has shared photos of Christmas celebrations past. Many of these include Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Others show traditions that continue today. All of them are from the Walt Disney World Resort. Take a look at these special and…
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TUBACHRISTMAS | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 22, 1974
On this day in 1974, the first TUBACHRISTMAS event took place at New York City’s Rockefeller Center. It featured 300 tubas playing Christmas carols. Since then, TUBACHRISTMAS has been featured all over the country, including the past 20 years in and around the Disneyland Resort! The Disneyland group set a world record for Most Tubas…
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Rockin’ Around the Geekmas Tree – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #691
Welcome to the Geekmas episode of GEEKS CORNER! This year continues the tradition of random celebrations, gift exchanges, Mr. Daps’ new instrument, a musical moment, and of course puppets! This year’s Geekmas episode also focuses on supporting The Carousel of Possibilities to help support The Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopment Center at CHOC. This continues the support…
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Orchestrion in Frontierland Brings Unique Holiday Music to Disneyland Resort
There are two orchestrions that can be found at the Disneyland Resort. One is in the Candy Palace on Main Street, USA and the other is in Frontierland. The Frontierland orchestrion originally was found in the Main Street Train Station before being moved to the Silver Spur Supplies store. This instrument is about 100 years…
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Thoughts on Disney Jollywood Nights
Disney Jollywood Nights is Walt Disney World’s newest holiday party. It takes place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on select nights in November and December. The party begins on these nights at 8:30 PM and continues until 12:30 AM when Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam! marks the end of the hard ticketed event. This is an event…
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Walt Disney World Resort Rings in the Holidays with Soulful Delights
Guests can “Celebrate Soulfully’’ this holiday season with festive music, lively entertainment and magical offerings LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (Dec. 12, 2023) – The holidays are in full swing at Walt Disney World Resort where guests are enjoying enchanting experiences, cultural immersions and general merrymaking that pay tribute to Black heritage and culture through music, food, art…
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Last Day for Gifts to Arrive by Christmas Announced by shopDisney
For shoppers looking to order on shopDisney and receive their gifts by Christmas, the last date for this has been announced. December 16, 2023 will be the last day that shoppers can order from shopDisney and still receive their gifts with standard shipping in time for Christmas. The announcement comes as shopDisney continues to celebrate…
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Merry Menagerie Brings Extra Holiday Magic to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The Merry Menagerie at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is not a new holiday offering. However, it is a magical memory maker for guests visiting this park that should not be missed. Some of the Daps Magic team had the opportunity to check out this interactive entertainment offering at Walt Disney World this week and it was…
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VIDEO/PHOTOS: Disney Springs Gets Decked Out For the Holidays
As the holidays arrive at the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Springs has gotten all decked out for the merriest season. This includes Christmas trees (and Christmas Tree Stroll!), decorations, and more throughout the dining, shopping, and entertaining district. There are also special food and beverage offerings available during this special time of year as…
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Seasons at Disneyland – Day Twenty-Two – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving Day almost upon us and our “23 Days of Thanksgiving” series entering its final days, we at Daps Magic are grateful to you for following our journey of gratitude! Today, I have the chance to express my thankfulness for one of my favorite things at Disneyland—the changing of the seasons. My first Disneyland…
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Sunday Spotlight: World of Color – Winter Dreams
In 2013, a holiday version of World of Color came to the Disneyland Resort. World of Color – Winter Dreams ran from November 15, 2013 through January 6, 2014. For the world premiere of this version of World of Color, the voice of Olaf Josh Gad was on hand to kick the show off the…
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‘Spirited’ Headed to Theaters on November 24
Apple Films has announced that it will be re-releasing Spirited in U.S. and Canadian theaters on November 24, 2023. The film will be returning to theaters in the U.K. and Ireland on December 1st. This means that the film will be returning to theaters just in time for the holidays. The film stars Will Ferrell,…
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Disneyland Paris Announces Holiday Festivities
Disneyland Paris announced today its plans for its holiday festivities. This includes not just the traditional holidays it usually celebrates but also the birthdays of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, the arrival of Asha from Disney’s Wish, a celebration of the 10th anniversary of Frozen, and also a New Year’s Eve celebration. Below is a…
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Disneyland Refurbishment Report – November 8, 2023
Welcome back to the Disneyland Refurbishment Report. There’s a lot happening yet again this week as the transformation of the Parks to the holiday season is seeing its last few decorations being prepped and ready. The excitement this week, however, is what’s happening in Downtown Disney. Walls were removed from near the new Downtown Disney…
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Fun Facts About Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
The Holidays at Disneyland Resort run from November 10, 2023, through January 7, 2024 this year. This is the merriest time of year with plenty of magical offerings to be enjoyed throughout the parks, Downtown Disney District, and the Disneyland Resort hotels. The Disneyland Resort has shared some fun facts about Holidays at the Disneyland…
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Apple TV+ debuts trailer and announces companion soundtrack for holiday special “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas,” premiering November 22
Joining Hannah Waddingham for stunning performances include Phil Dunster, Luke Evans, Leslie Odom Jr., Sam Ryder and more Today Apple revealed the trailer for the all-new holiday event “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas,” set to debut globally on November 22 on Apple TV+, and announced a companion album launching the same date, available on all…
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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort – Day Nine – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
Another holiday season is upon us as tomorrow marks the beginning of Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. This is the 68th holiday season at the Disneyland Resort, and the holidays, no matter how we celebrate, are the most magical of all seasons. It’s a time to be thankful, grateful, and appreciative of what we have.…
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Knott’s Merry Farm 2023 Will Have New and Traditional Favorites
Knott’s Berry Farm will transform into Merry Farm starting November 17. This yuletide favorite season at the park will have some returning favorites this year including the ice skating show, Snoopy’s Night Before Christmas. Calico will have its returns including the Carolers, The Sleigh Bells, and the Snow and Glow nightly experience. Krazy Kirk and…
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Disney Ultimate Toy Drive Kicks Off In Support of the Marine Toys for Tots Program
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A long-running tradition that makes a very positive difference is continuing this year. Disney has kicked off once again the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive in support of the Marine Toys for Tots program. Disney has a very long relationship with Toys for Tots that dates back to 1947 at the program’s origin. Walt Disney and…