Tag: Disney California Adventure
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Festival Of Holidays – Disneyland Update – Sundays With DAPs
Another Sundays With DAPs brings a view of the holidays in the parks. We went around the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure to grab some bites to eat and enjoy sights and sounds of the event. Over in Disneyland, since it was the weekend of Rogue One’s debut, we took in Jedi Training:…
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Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Expanded For 2017
Throughout year at Disney California Adventure the park celebrates the diverse heritage of the state by including celebrations of various cultures. Lunar New Year is one of those celebrations that makes for a big celebration. Located around Paradise Garden is a variety of activities and character greetings. Mickey, Minnie, Mulan, and Mushu are available for photo opportunities.…
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Rogue One Launch Bay – Sundays With DAPs Disneyland Update
With Rogue One premiering this week, Star Wars Launch Bay has installed some props and costumes from the upcoming film. We went inside for a look at the display before heading out to the rest of the parks. Jingle Cruise has been up and going for a great holiday ride. Skippers are having great fun…
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Candlelight Processional and Christmas Decorations – Sundays With DAPs Update
This last weekend was the annual Candlelight Ceremony and Processional. The tradition takes place on Main Street in Disneyland every December and features a celebrity narrator. This year was Ginnifer Goodwin from Once Upon A Time and Zootopia fame. Candlelight also features a live orchestra and several member choir. After Candlelight it was nice to…
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Christmas Fantasy Parade At Disneyland – Sundays With DAPs Update
It’s Christmastime at Disneyland! One of the great things to do at the park is watch the Christmas Fantasy parade. Our view of choice is on Main Street. For the first week the toy soldiers were not in the parade lineup, but are now back in. Absent were snowflakes and skiiers, and this was because…
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Festival of Holidays – Geeks Corner – Episode 607
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week not only have the Avengers come to the Disneyland Resort, but so have the Holidays! DAPs Murray joins the cast this week to talk about his adventures running in the Super Heroes Half Marathon weekend. Then the show pivots as it is time to talk about the Holidays at…
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Super Hero Half Marathon and Holidays at the Parks – Sundays With DAPs
This last weekend was full of events at the Disneyland Resort. The holidays at the parks kicked off with several festivities to celebrate the season. It was also the 2016 Super Heroes Half Marathon weekend (formerly the Avengers Half Marathon weekend). I participated in the Infinity Gauntlet Challenge, which consisted of running the Doctor Strange…
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World of Color – Season of Light Brightens Up the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
The newest incarnation of World of Color has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. World of Color – Season of Light was unveiled as Holidays at the Disneyland Resort kicked off last night. This newest version of the show is a collection of holiday music woven together in both traditional and some newer sounding arrangements. Over…
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Princess Elena of Avalor Arrives at the Disneyland Resort for Festival of Holidays
Princess Elena of Avalor has come to the Disneyland Resort as a part of the Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure. Princess Elena is now doing daily meet n’ greets and also arriving in style during the Princess Elena Musical Grand Arrival cavalcade during the holiday season. The cavalcade not only introduces the princess…
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Candy Cane Dates Announced for Disneyland Resort!
There are lots of things to look forward to during the holidays at the Disneyland Resort. One holiday tradition that many look forward to is the making of the candy canes both in Disneyland and also Disney California Adventure. The dates for these delectable hand pulled treats are as follows: Available at Candy Palace November…
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CHOC Walk – Sundays with DAPs
On Sunday October 30th thousands of walkers descended on the Disneyland Resort to raise money for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. The event raised $3.1 million dollars for CHOC. This year, the ambassador for CHOC Walk was the family of Timmaree Hicks, a child with eye cancer who received care at CHOC for two years…
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Tips for Enjoying Rainy Days at Disneyland
It doesn’t rain very often in Southern California. When it does though, it can be a great time to go to Disneyland! As everyone else is rushing out of the happiest place on Earth in search of drier places, it can be a great time to put on a hat, coat, and a good pair…
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Disney’s Strange Tangled Aladdin – Geeks Corner – Episode 602
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week we celebrate all that is Benedict Cumberbatch. That includes the preview for Doctor Strange at Disney California Adventure. The geeks also compete to show who knows the most trivia about Benedict Cumberbatch! There are a lot of other things to geek out about as well. Tangled: The Series has…
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Golden Horseshoe, Doctor Strange, and Black and White Photos – Sundays With DAPs
This last Sunday we went through a lot of Disney California Adventure because of the new Doctor Strange preview at the Sunset Showcase Theater in Hollywoodland. The preview was like an extended trailer because of the many scenes and shots instead of one continuous scene of the film. Nevertheless, having it in 3D was a…
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Thanksgiving Meal Options at the Disneyland Resort
Thanksgiving Day is coming soon and for many that will mean watching parades, football, and cooking turkeys. There are other options, however. The Disneyland Resort has a plethora of options for those who wants to add a little bit of Disney magic to their Thanksgiving Day meal. If you are at Disneyland, Disney California Adventure,…
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Take a Look at the Collector’s Fortress For Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort, Disney California Adventure in particular, will notice that work is already under way on the Tower of Terror as it transforms to Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!. While the final look may not be easy to envision when looking at this building in Disney California Adventure, the Disney Parks…
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Doctor Strange Sneak Peek Coming to Disney Parks in October
Doctor Strange will soon be coming to theaters on November 4th. However, if you want a more in depth look at what the Sorcerer Supreme will be up to you can check out a special sneak peek preview at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort. For fans visiting the Disneyland Resort, the Doctor Strange sneak…
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It’s Just a Tower? – Geeks Corner – Episode 551
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a lot going on! Starting off, there was a change overnight on the Tower of Terror in Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland. The geeks talk about the transformation. Next, Hayley talks about her recent trip to Aulani and shared a video from her trip. The geeks…
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Disney Removes Hollywood Tower Hotel Letters From Tower of Terror
On Monday night the Disneyland Resort removed the signage to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in Disney California Adventure. On Monday a crane appeared behind the tower on Monday and by Tuesday the letters identifying the Tower of Terror as the Hollywood Tower Hotel had disappeared. The removal of this sign is a very visible first…
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Disneyland Halloween Time Treats – Sundays with DAPs
When you think Halloween, you probably also think about sweets and trick or treats. Halloween Time at Disneyland will not disappoint if you are into treats. This week on Sundays with DAPs we go on a tour around the Disneyland Resort and find all sorts of delectable sweets. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode. Can you…
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New Holiday Offerings At Disneyland Resort This Year
Disney Parks Blog has announced that there will be some new additions to the traditional Christmastime shows and attractions this year. Starting November 10, the Resort will be decked out in decoration, like the Winter Castle that will appear on Sleeping Beauty Castle. A Christmas Fantasy Parade, it’s a small world holiday, and Haunted Mansion…
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Disneyland Half Marathon, Main Street Electrical Parade, and Blue Sky – DAPsCast Episode 36
The team talks about the recent Disneyland Half Marathon weekend, where Murray ran the 5k and Danie ran the Half Marathon itself. Main Street Electrical Parade is the next topic. Then two items from Disney California Adventure are discussed – the new Fun Pass/Annual Pass for just that park and Tower of Terror leaving soon.…
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It’s Halloween Time At Disneyland! – A Look At Tower of Terror, Haunted Mansion Holiday, And More
Halloween has hit the Disneyland Resort and there are quite a few offerings this year for the occasion. Even the traditional attractions and characters have a new spin on their classic ways this year… Old Haunts Among the things to do for Halloween Time at Disneyland, Ghost Galaxy has become a staple. This year is…
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Halloween Food And Treats At Disneyland Now Available
It’s Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort! And the Disney Parks Blog has released a list of available food items and treats for purchase. Some of the highlights include Ice Cream Nachos at Golden Horseshoe, a Pulled Pork Dog at the Hungry Bear Restaurant, and a specialty drink called This Chilling Challenge that comes in…