Tag: Christmas
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Start to Experience Joy Through the Walt Disney World Resort on November 8!
The holiday season is coming to the Walt Disney World Resort on November 8th this year! Disney is sharing that guests will be able to “experience joy through the Walt Disney World Resort” this year in more ways than ever before! Starting on November 8th, the halls will be decked and there will be lots…
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Take a First Look at ‘Together Forever- A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular’ Before it Comes to Disneyland Park April 13
Beginning April 13, guests can watch ‘Together Forever- A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular’ dazzle the night sky in a celebration of friendship and the Pixar stories we are familiar with! In an all-new move from the Disneyland Resort, “Together Forever” will feature projections on water screens of the Rivers of America, the façade of “it’s a small world”…
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Disneyland Update 1/15/17 Featuring Main Street & Paradise Pier Refurbishments
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are certainly undergoing construction. Main Street is walled up almost immediately coming in. Around the flag is boarded up for tearing up of the horse-drawn streetcar track. It’s also as boarded up around the central hub. Dumbo is closed off as well, but that also…
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Candy Cane Inspired Vintage – Caitie Creates
When the holidays roll around, there’s nothing better than a fresh candy cane! When looking through my closet for outfit inspiration, I realized I could easily create an outfit inspired by everyone’s favorite treat! This is an easy outfit that will get lots of compliments, and you can easily incorporate the pieces into outfits all…
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Christmas Time is Here – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 811
Welcome to the annual Christmas episode of GEEKS CORNER! There is a lot going on in this expanded episode that includes Christmas geek gift tips, the Iron Cookie competition, a conversation with Adam (he’s a puppet but he doesn’t know that), a wrap battle, and of course the annual musical number. Throw in a gift…
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THIS is the Droid You’re Looking For This Christmas!
Ahead of Star Wars: The Force Awakens the geek community (well everyone) went crazy for a BB-8 droid released by Sphero. Now, ahead of Star Wars: The Last Jedi there are a few more options beyond just BB-8. First off, R2-D2 has arrived on the scene and can be operated right from an app in…
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The History of the Candlelight Processional at Disneyland
Talk to the thousands in attendance of the Candlelight Ceremony at Disneyland on the first weekend of December and many will say that Candlelight is the start of their Christmas season. Every year as the DAPs Magic team waits for this special event similar sentiments are heard. For many also, the Candlelight Ceremony is a…
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Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional and Ceremony Celebrates Christmas Story with Chris Hemsworth
Disneyland took the Christmas season to a whole new level as it shares the story of Christmas with the annual Candlelight Processional and Ceremony. Every year on the first weekend of December the front of Main Street Station is transformed into a giant stage that will accommodate a choir of 600, handbells, orchestra, soloists, and…
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Season of Awesome! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 809
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot to cover in the world of animation, theme parks, movies, and more! Oh yes, there is also some Porg excitement thrown in. The geeks talk about Coco, Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Bob Chapek, World of Color – Season of Light at the Disneyland…
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Toys for Tots Donation Drive Comes to Downtown Disney District December 2 and 3
The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, and sharing with those less fortunate helps make it even more magical! Join in by donating a brand new, unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on December 2 and 3 in the Downtown Disney District! Join Disney VoluntEARS,…
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How to Save Money at the Disneyland Resort During the Holiday Season
The holidays could easily be considered the most expensive time of year, and Disneyland is no exception! Everything is festive and exciting, and it is very easy to get wrapped up in it all! Here are our top tips for not breaking the bank at the resort this year! Get Gifts Before You Go It is…
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Disney Parks and Superstars to Light Up ABC’s Primetime Special ‘The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration’ Nov. 30
Merry holiday moments from Disney theme parks around the world and a star-studded cast of entertainers will launch a “25 Days of Christmas” countdown when “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” airs Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, from 9:00–11:00 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network. The magical two-hour event will be hosted by Emmy® Award-winner Julianne Hough, multiplatinum…
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Phat Cat Swinger Jazz Up The Night at Disney California Adventure With Holiday Music
The holidays are upon the Disneyland Resort and if you want to get into the spirit of the season in a jazzy way, stop by the Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure and check out Phat Cat Swinger. They play every weekend offering an energetic set of Christmas magic to those in attendance. The…
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Garland Returns to Main Street USA at Disneyland for the Holidays
Many guests visiting Disneyland today might have enjoyed a beautiful day at the happiest place on Earth as it celebrates the holidays. However, for some observant fans there was an excitement in the air as the garland has returned above Main Street USA at Disneyland. Through the years the garland hanging over Main Street has…
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it’s a small world Holiday – A Christmas Tradition at the Disneyland Resort
This past weekend it’s a small world Holiday re-opened at the Disneyland Resort. The lines were soon quite long as everyone waited to go on the “merriest Attraction on Earth!” This year the attraction has FastPass available for guests wanting to avoid waiting in the line that can get up to several hours long. it’s a…
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Taste the Holidays At Disney California Adventure’s Festival of Holidays
The holidays are back at the Disneyland Resort, and Festival of Holidays has officially returned to California Adventure! There are multiple all-new booths this year celebrating many different holidays! Here’s everything you can find: Chips Breads and Holiday Spreads Chicken Liver Pâté on Toast Cranberry Pear Tart Chorizo Queso Fundido White Chocolate-dipped Lingonberry Speculoos Cookie…
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Snow Comes To Disneyland Resort For Wintertime Enchantment
Holidays have arrived at the Disneyland Resort and have brought snow! Every night at 6 and 7:30, Disneyland brings a little more holiday magic to the festivities! It’s a quick show that ends in snowfall for the whole family to enjoy! It’s a truly wonderful moment that should not be missed!
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It’s Holiday Time – Disney Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of Disney Reporter. Each week we cover the top stories in the Disney and geek community as covered on DAPs Magic. This week the main stories revolve around the Holidays coming to the Disneyland Resort. There is also a lot of Star Wars news. Posts referenced in this edition of…
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Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort Kicks Off With A Christmas Fantasy Parade!
Holiday Time has officially kicked off at the Disneyland Resort. One holiday tradition for many guests is watching A Christmas Fantasy Parade at Disneyland. This Christmas tradition has Disney characters, toy trumpet players, elves, and of course Santa Claus! This parade debuted in 1994 and replaced A Very Merry Christmas Parade. It has been modified…
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Believe… in Holiday Magic Brings Magic and Snow to the Skies of Disneyland
The holidays are back in full force at the Disneyland Resort. Decorations, music, food, and merchandise can be found throughout both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. All of these are wonderful to experience and represent several different seasonal holidays. One of the most beautiful traditions that is worth catching during this time though is the…
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DIY Holiday Mickey Ears Under $10 – Walk-Through
With the holidays fast approaching, I realized I was lacking any fun holiday accessories! I was thinking about snagging the new Mickey ears headband but was quickly reminded of the headache they would give me, and how expensive they would be! I then realized I could make my own, unique ears, with no large price…
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Knott’s Merry Farm 2017 Brings Back Festive Favorites and New Food
Knott’s Berry Farm transforms into a winter holiday place for Knott’s Merry Farm. This year it will go from November 17, 2017 to January 7, 2018. Calico Christmas There are many returning favorites to Knott’s this year. The Christmas Craft Fair features many artisans along the streets of Ghost Town. Carolers can be found singing…
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Sunday Spotlight: Haunted Mansion Holiday
Every year the Haunted Mansion gets a holiday makeover for Halloween and Christmas by Jack Skellington. This overlay creates a whole new experience for a classic attraction. The Haunted Mansion Holiday is inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. This version is available for guests to ride starting during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort.…
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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Returns Nov. 10, 2017-Jan. 7, 2018, with Popular Festival of Holidays and ‘World of Color – Season of Light
Holiday Merriment Also Features ‘A Christmas Fantasy’ Parade, Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, ‘it’s a small world’ Holiday, and ‘Believe … in Holiday Magic’ Fireworks Spectacular ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2017) – The Happiest Place on Earth gets merrier once again when Holidays at the Disneyland Resort returns Nov. 10, 2017, through Jan. 7, 2018. This…