Tag: Christmas
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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
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…
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Enter an Enchanting Winter Fairytale with the Disney Winter Frostival at Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, November 6, 2023 – As the days get colder and the nights draw in, winter magic is beginning to fill the air with the arrival of much-anticipated festivities! This season, there’s no better place to feel this enchanting winter spirit than at Shanghai Disney Resort, where the Disney Winter Frostival is set to return from…
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Walt Disney World Resort Transforms Magic Kingdom for Holiday Season
The magic of the holidays has come to the Magic Kingdom as it underwent a transformation as the Halloween season ended and things were switched to the next season. Throughout the Magic Kingdom, holiday decorations were put in place for the merriest season of all. Below is a video and photos of how things transformed…
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Check out the Holiday Merchandise Now At The Disneyland Resort
Holiday merchandise for the 2023 holiday season has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. This includes apparel, Loungefly backpacks, Minnie ears, decorations, trains, and more! There are displays that can be found throughout the Disneyland Resort at different locations with the holiday merchandise. A holiday shop has also opened on shopDisney as well. On Sunday, October…
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Dates and Details Announced for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom
The Halfway to the Holidays season is in full swing! This week there have been a plethora of holiday announcements being made by Disney! This has included: Along with some of the new offerings coming to Disney Parks and the Disney Cruise Line for this holiday season, there is also a returning favorite. Mickey’s Very…
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New “Frozen Holiday Surprise” and Other Entertainment Coming to Walt Disney World Resort This Holiday Season
As Disney continues to celebrate Halfway to the Holidays, more and more announcements are coming out about how the holiday season will be celebrated this year at the Disney Parks and beyond! Announcements have included the new Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, outfits for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at Disneyland, entertainment on…
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Disney Announces Holiday Celebration Dates for Disney Parks Around the Globe
Disney is celebrating Halfway to the Holidays and with this celebration comes quite a few announcements about the merriest time of year. Earlier today, Mickey and Minnie’s holiday outfits for Disneyland for this year’s holiday season were unveiled. Now, Disney has announced with the holiday celebrations of its global Disney Parks will be celebrated. Disneyland…
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Happy Holidays! – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Today, Disneyland has a staggering array of holiday-themed promotions, one blending into another through several months of the year. It may seem hard to believe, but just thirty years ago fans of the Happiest Place on Earth had to be content with a few one-day events, and then the “big” Christmas season after Thanksgiving. Here…
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Interview: The Magic of Christmas Music at Disneyland Paris With Musical Producer Jonathan Barr
It is the merriest time of year at Disneyland Paris. There are plenty of musical and magical moments for guests to experience. This includes Mickey and His Dazzling Christmas Parade, which Musical Producer Jonathan Barr took some time to talk about in an interview released by Disneyland Paris. Barr also shared about some of the music from Disneyland…