Tag: Disney California Adventure
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Sunday Spotlight: Pixarmonic Orchestra
This summer has brought many fun new things to the Disneyland Resort as a part of Pixar Fest. While it may be easy to focus on some of the big offerings i.e. Pixar Pier, Paint the Night Parade, Pixar Play Parade, Together Forever Fireworks, there are also some other fun things to check out. One…
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Photo Report: As Heat Wave Continues, Disney California Adventure Remains Quiet at Disneyland Resort
This week has found record temperatures coming to the Disneyland Resort. On Friday temperatures reached 114 degrees Fahrenheit. Saturday found the temperatures a little lower but still around 100 degrees. DAPS MAGIC team member Caitlyn ventured into Disney California Adventure on Saturday to see how the heat impacted the park. Several attractions were closed throughout…
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How to Survive Disneyland When It’s the Hottest Place on Earth
Disneyland is normally billed as the happiest place on Earth! Sometimes, however, it feels like it should take on another moniker: the hottest place on Earth! When the heat rises it can definitely have an impact on the Disney experience. As temperatures enter the 90’s and go above, the Disney experience definitely can be impacted. It is…
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Disneyland Resort to Celebrate Fried Chicken July 6-8
The Disneyland Resort will be hosting a Fried Chicken Celebration from July 6-8, 2018. This comes around National Fried Chicken Day which is July 6. This inaugural Fried Chicken Celebration will be taking place in two locations at the Disneyland Resort. At Disneyland, guests can get fried chicken at the Plaza Inn Restaurant on Main Street,…
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Play Disney Parks App Arrives on June 30th at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts
The Play Disney Parks app will be arriving on mobile devices this Saturday, June 30th. This new app will be free to download on both the Apple app store and also Google app store. It is already available for pre-order on both. This new app will offer an interactive way for families and friends to…
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Reflections on the Pier – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 839
Welcome to an episode of GEEKS CORNER entirely dedicated to the opening of Disney California Adventure’s Pixar Pier. This newest addition to the Disneyland Resort opened on June 23. DAPS MAGIC and the GEEKS CORNER staff was on hand all weekend to cover the opening. On this week’s episode, the geeks talk about all of…
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Did You Know: Seven Facts About Pixar Represented at Pixar Pier’s Lamplight Lounge
Pixar Pier is now open and so is the Lamplight Lounge. This dining location is sure to be popular with its Pixar themed decor, whimsical drinks, and delicious food. This gastro-pub is a celebration of creativity, inspiration, and personalities of the artists and storytellers who bring our favorite Pixar stories to life. The restaurant itself is…
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Pixar Friends Find Perfect Home at Disney California Adventure’s Pixar Pier
Today Pixar Pier opened to the public. As guests streamed into the new area of Disney California Adventure, it quickly became apparent that this is going to be a popular place to be. Pixar Pier’s four developing neighborhoods are a perfect place to meet Pixar friends and experience some of their stories. This week the…
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Pixar Pal-A-Round Turns Guests Around A Wheel of Fun at Pixar Pier
Besides the Incredicoaster, Pixar Pier reopened a classic Disney California Adventure attraction that has gone through two transformations in its lifetime. The Pixar Pal-A-Round updates Mickey’s Fun Wheel (before that the Sun Wheel) to include Pixar friends on each gondola. In addition, a great new paint scheme really complements the rest of the newly renovated area…
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Photo Report: Pixar Pier Media Preview at Disney California Adventure’s Pixar Fest!
Pixar Pier Media Preview Pixar Pier officially opens to the public on June 23. On June 21, members of the media were given a preview of this new area in Disney California Adventure. The day included the opportunity to experience attractions, eat the food, see the entertainment, meet characters, and more! It was a magical…
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Lamplight Lounge: A Treasure Trove of Pixar Animation Gems
Lobby Entering Lamplight Lounge there are subtle homages to popular Pixar films. Around each frame of artwork are drawings that symbolize iconic elements of the great movies. This is just the check-in lobby for the gastropub. To get seated you wind down a spiral staircase with an amazing chandelier above. The light fixture is full…
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Incredicoaster Brings Incredibles to Disney California Adventure in an Exciting Way
Pixar Pier’s Incredicoaster brings the Incredibles to Disney California Adventure. It has actually been a long time coming. Ever since the first Incredibles film, fans have been wanting an attraction with the superhero family. Even though it’s an update of an existing attraction, it does feel like a fresh start for the super-powered characters. Incredibles Neighborhood…
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Take a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Orchestration of Pixar Pier’s Incredicoaster with Michael Giacchino!
The Incredicoaster will soon be open at Disney California Adventure in Pixar Pier. This re-imagined attraction will take guests zooming around Pixar Pier in an effort to help the Parr family capture Jack-Jack. The new experience will also have a new soundtrack accompanying it. This new music is written by Michael Giacchino. He also wrote…
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Not All Heroes Wear Capes – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 838
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there are a lot of things to talk about in the geek and Disney communities. First off, it was announced today that there are new Chief Creative Officers at both Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. Jennifer Lee will hold this role at Disney and Pete Docter at Pixar. The…
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Geek Eats Disney Recipe: Potato Skins Recipe – Lamplight Lounge at Pixar Pier
With Pixar Pier opening at Disney California Adventure, there are some new foods coming for guests to enjoy. The Lamplight Lounge has Potato Skins on its menu. Offered both upstairs and downstairs at Lamplight Lounge, it is one of the best ways to eat Yukon Gold Potatoes! For those of you who can’t make it…
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Disneyland Resort Prepares for Upcoming Opening of Pixar Pier! – Photo Report
We’re just a few days away from the opening of Pixar Pier, and Imagineers and crews are working around the clock in preparation for its big debut! I made a visit to the park yesterday to check out the progress and saw quite a few new things that have taken shape. New billboards are going…
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Top 5 Tips for Annual Passholders Taking a Baby to Disneyland
Disneyland Annual Passholders are pros when it comes to a day at the parks. It becomes routine to take just what you’ll need and do just what you want. But, when you add a baby to mix, everything is different and it can seem a bit overwhelming. Don’t worry! If you follow these five tips,…
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Grad Nites Return to the Disneyland Resort in 2019 at Disney California Adventure!
For many Southern California seniors, part of the right of passage to graduation includes Grad Nite at the Disneyland Resort. This is a tradition that has continued since 1961. In 2019, this tradition will continue with grad nights at Disney California Adventure. These special nights will be happening on select nights in May and June. 2019…
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Disneyland Resort Annual Passports Move to Park Specific Blockout Dates
Ahead of the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge the Disneyland Resort is modifying the way Annual Passes are blocked out. Currently, annual passes are blocked out by day for both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Starting in June 2019, block out dates will be park specific. This means that annual passports will be blocked…
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The Solo Situation – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 835
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot to cover and not a lot of time to cover it all. The show covers Solo: A Star Wars Story, news about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and Pixar Pier updates. Captain America has a new uniform and Doctor Strange is now at Disney California Adventure.…
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Successfully Solo Together – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another week of DISNEY Reporter, covering Disney and geek news in a quick and easy way for you to digest. This week there is a lot of exciting news to be found in all areas of DAPS MAGIC’s coverage. Solo: A Star Wars Story is now in theaters and the opening timeline of…
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Doctor Strange Arrives at Disney California Adventure to Teach Mystic Arts to Disneyland Resort Guests
Today guests at the Disneyland Resort discovered that Doctor Strange has arrived at Disney California Adventure. He could be found around the Hollywood Backlots teaching guests the mystic arts. The master of the mystic arts can travel to other dimensions but chose to come to Disney California Adventure as he goes on his quests to defeat…
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Captain America Dons New Uniform at New Location in Disney California Adventure
Today Captain America stepped out at his new home wearing an updated patriotic uniform. Throughout the day he met guests at this new photo location near the Hyperion Theater across from his old photo location where Spider-Man continues to meet guests. His new uniform has some updated details including leather gloves and a bright new…
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Celebrate Pixar Fest with the Opening of Four Incredible Neighborhoods in Disney California Adventure Park June 23
Get ready to step into some of your favorite Pixar stories! You may remember that we’ve been staying up-to-date with all the new updates to Pixar Pier, and now we’re excited to share the first glimpse into the four neighborhoods that will make up the heart of Pixar Pier! Incredibles Park As guests take their first steps…