Tag: DCA
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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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Mr. Knight from Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight Arrives at Disney California Adventures’ Avengers Campus
Mr. Knight has arrived at Avengers Campus. Currently seen on Moon Knight on Disney+, the character is meeting guests across from where Spider-Man typically can be found near the entrance of Avengers Campus. The arrival of Mr. Knight continues a trend of Marvel characters arriving in the land as they appear on screen, either big…
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Disneyland Resort to Host ESPN Super Bowl LVI Week Coverage
Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort between February 9, 2022, and Superbowl Sunday, February 13, 2022, could see some of ESPN’s Super Bowl LVI coverage. ESPN will be hosting live productions at Disney California Adventure throughout the week. Downtown Disney District will also be hosting a fan experience from Thursday, February 10, 2022, through Sunday, February…
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Zombie Captain America Thrills at Oogie Boogie Bash
Zombie Captain America from Marvel Studios What If…? is now appearing at the Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure and thrilling guests who visit Avengers Campus during the Halloween party. He was recently added to the Oogie Boogie Bash and became an instant sensation. Below are photos and videos of Zombie Captain America at…
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A Pictorial Look at the Opening Day of Avengers Campus Through the Lens of Mr. DAPs
On Friday June 4, 2021, Avengers Campus opened at the Disneyland Resort in Disney California Adventure. This new land, dedicated to the Super Heroes created by Marvel. It has two attractions and the opening day it was a very popular place to be at the Disneyland Resort. Guests grabbed boarding groups to get into the…
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Avengers Campus to Utilize Standy Queue When Land Reaches Capacity
We are just days away from the opening of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure Park! To make your mission at Avengers Campus successful, Disney Parks Blog has put out a guide for the new land, including information about a standby queue for the land when it reaches capacity. Disney has noted that there will…
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Alfresco Tasting Terrace to Reopen to Disneyland Legacy Passholders on May 20th
The Alfresco Tasting Terrace will be reopening to Disneyland Legacy Passholders on May 20, 2021. It will be open to Legacy Passholders who have both a valid ticket, park reservation, and have connected their former Annual Pass into their Disneyland App to show upon entrance. For Legacy Passholders visiting the Alfresco Tasting Terrace, there will…
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The Grand Opening of Disney’s California Adventure: A Personal Memoir
Can you recall, precisely, where you were in the early morning hours of February 8, 2001? I certainly recall where I was. I was at the Happiest Place on Earth, trying to get some sleep on the freezing cold pavement of the parade route between Sleeping Beauty Castle and the Matterhorn. As I shifted from…
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Buena Vista Street to Welcome Guests Once Again on November 19
Last month, Disney announced that Buena Vista Street would reopen to guests at Downtown Disney District. This portion of Disney California Adventure Park will be open for dining and shopping to make guests feel at home. On November 19, you can take your first step back into a park at the Disneyland Resort. Carthay Circle…
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Buena Vista Street in California Adventure to Open for Shopping and Dining
After Knott’s Berry Farm has been opening for their “Taste Of” events, many fans have wondered if Disney will do the same thing! While this week, we got the news that major theme parks won’t be able to reopen for some time, we did get great news this morning! Next month, guests will be able…
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Disney California Adventure is Rededicated and Redone – #3 of Top 5 Disney Stories of the Decade
It is not just the end of the year but at the end of a decade. This decade has had some monumental Disney events (as reflected in posts from the previous two days) but we are getting closer to the biggest of the decade. It’s getting harder to deduce, and this was one that was…
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Avengers Campus Opening at Disneyland Resort Summer 2020
The Avengers Campus will be opening and beginning to recruit new Super Heroes starting at the beginning of the summer of 2020. Disney made the announcement on Christmas morning and also shared some details about the new set of experiences making their way to the Disneyland Resort in Disney California Adventure. The entire campus will…
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Did You Know: Fun Facts About Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
The holidays have arrived at the Disneyland Resort! Each year the Resort is transformed to become the merriest place on Earth with decorations, holiday attraction overlays, entertainment offerings, food and beverage offerings, and even snow! There are a lot of fun things to be learned about holidays at the Disneyland Resort. Thankfully, the Disneyland Resort…
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Lamplight Lounge to Offer Brunch on Weekends Starting May 25th
When Pixar Pier opened last Summer, Lamplight Lounge was one of the most anticipated offerings of the re-themed area. It’s popularity has been evident, and it’s menu lives up to the hype. Not only is the menu fantastic, but the thematic elements really tie it into Pixar Pier without being cheesy. One thing that Disney…
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Top 7 Yet-To-Be-Trending Photo Spots at Disney California Adventure Park
If you’ve been to any Disney Park recently, you know that “Instagram Walls” and “Selfie Spots” are one of the definitely trending topics out there right now! Of course, who wouldn’t want to capture some great memories of the fun they’ve had at the Disneyland Resort and why not do it in front of something…
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Lamplight Lounge Menu Released Ahead of Pixar Pier Opening at Disney California Adventure
With the June 23rd opening of the Disneyland Resort’s latest dining location, the Lamplight Lounge, just around the corner, we were treated to an appetizing look at their new menu! The casual dining location takes the place of the ever-popular Cove Bar and Ariel’s Grotto on the redesigned Pixar Pier in California Adventure and promises…
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Egg-stravaganza to Make an Exciting Return to the Disneyland Resort March 16
A fan favorite of guests everywhere is returning to the Disneyland Resort! The yearly Egg-stravaganza interactive Easter Egg hunt that takes guests on a tour through both parks and Downtown Disney District will kick off the Spring season March 16! From its beginning until April 1, guests can participate in the egg-citing fun by picking…
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Disneyland Update 2/26/18 With Food and Wine Booths and Construction
The Disneyland Resort had a few updates this week as it heads into the Food and Wine 2018 opening weekend… Reopened Main Street Main Street has had fewer walls recently. Town Square and the Hub have walls down to see some of the new brickwork. It’s also just in time to see some spring flowers…
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The Cove Bar Said Goodbye But There’s Still Hope!
Today, it was announced that Lamplight Lounge will be opening alongside Pixar Pier on June 23. Lamplight Lounge will find is home in the building that used to house Ariel’s Grotto and Cove Bar, and will use both stories of space to accommodate every member of the family. This is the first official announcement to give…
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Disney Shopping: 2018 DCA Merchandise
The 2018 Merchandise line is one of the best designs I’ve seen on parks merchandise in years, and every week, I seem to see new items stemming from this design. This week, I saw some California Adventure pieces. I’d seen California Adventure landmarks on some of the items that showcase the resort, but not DCA…
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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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New Year New Disney? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 814
Welcome to the first episode of GEEKS CORNER of 2018! This week there is a lot to talk about as Disney could be potentially changing massively as it absorbs 21st Century Fox. Disney California Adventure will be saying goodbye to Paradise Pier. As it changes over to Pixar Pier the Geeks discuss how that will…
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Smokejumpers Grill Reimagines Menu at Disney California Adventure Park
Smokejumpers Grill in Disney California Adventure Park has an exciting new menu! The quick-service location have added new sides, desserts, and even new vegetarian options! The first big overhaul on the menu was the burgers! The bacon cheeseburger now has American cheese, and an all new sauce; and the Campfire Chili Cheeseburger now has Jack…
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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…