Tag: Disney California Adventure
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Mei Lee and Ming Lee Arrive at Disney California Adventure for Lunar New Year Celebration
Today marks the start of the Lunar New Year celebration at Disney California Adventure. This celebration is full of entertainment, incredible foods, merchandise and Disney friends. Two of the Disney friends are Mei Lee and Ming Lee from Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red. The mother and daughter duo meet on San Fransisco Street, near the…
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Entertainment Guide: 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure
From January 23 through February 18, the Lunar New Year celebration will be held at Disney California Adventure. This celebration for the “Year of the Dragon” includes culinary delights, fun festivities and Disney Characters, and some incredible entertainment. This will include Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession and also Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year…
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‘Turning Red’ Characters to Debut at Disneyland Resort During Lunar New Year Celebration
Today it was announced that characters from Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red will be debuting at the Disneyland Resort during this year’s Lunar New Year celebration. The news was made on the Magic Key instagram channel. Meilin Lee and her mother Ming Lee will both be meeting with guests who visit Disney California Adventure during…
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Anaheim Ducks Days Expanded at Disneyland Resort for 2024
Anaheim Ducks Days are returning to the Disneyland Resort. This year, the popular celebration of the local National Hockey League team will be expanded. The event will be taking place on Thursday February 22nd and Friday February 23rd. The celebration will include some things that are familiar to those who have attended in the past,…
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Disney’s Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 16, 2003
On this day in 2003, the Broadway-style stage show ‘Disney’s Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular’ held a premiere at the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure. The show would become a fan-favorite for its high production values and the Genie’s ad libbed lines. It had over 14,000 performances before it ended in January 2016. A version…
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New Starbucks Discovery Series Mugs Arrive at Disneyland Resort
There are new Starbucks mugs now found at the Disneyland Resort, and they are popular. In the last week or so, the Discovery Series mugs arrived at the Disneyland Resort. There is one that shows off icons of the Disneyland Park and another that does the same for Disney California Adventure. The Disneyland mug is…
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Magic Key Refillable Popcorn Buckets are Back at the Disneyland Resort for 2024
Snack fans rejoice! A new Magic Key refillable popcorn bucket is now available at the Disneyland Resort! Always a popular promotion, this special deal returned for 2024 as of January 9. It allows Magic Key holders to purchase a bucket with an exclusive design for $12.75 including tax. It includes a generous serving of regular…
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GEEK EATS: Lunar New Year Celebration Foods
The Lunar New Year Celebration begins at Disney California on January 23 and continues through February 18. 2024 celebrates the Year of the Dragon and this celebration in particular will include characters, entertainment, festive décor, merchandise, and food! For food lovers, this year will see the return of some favorites, like the Mickey-shaped Hot Dog…
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Disneyland Refurbishment Report – January 11, 2024
The holiday season just ended this past Sunday, and refurbishment season is well underway at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks. Let’s start off at Disney California Adventure where Grizzly River Run is undergoing its annual winter refurbishment. Walls surround the entrance of the attraction, and the water has been drained as well. The…
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Fans Come Together as Phat Cat Swinger Wraps Run At Disney Festival of Holidays
On Friday night, fans crowded in front of the stage at Paradise Bay to watch the final two performances of Phat Cat Swinger of Disney Festival of Holidays. The crowd and the band were both full of energy as the night began, and that did not let down as things continued. Band founder Marco Palos…
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‘World of Color – ONE’ and ‘Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration’ Returning to Paradise Bay at Disney California Adventure
The Disneyland Resort announced today the return of World of Color – ONE to Paradise Bay at Disney California Adventure. This nighttime spectacular debuted during the 100th anniversary celebration of The Walt Disney Company. This show reminds viewers about the power of a single action to make change. Just like a drop of water, it…
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Tower of Terror Float in the Rose Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 1, 2004
On this day in 2004, the Disneyland Resort presented a float in the 115th Annual Rose Parade themed to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror called “A Sudden Drop in Pitch”. It featured a rotating Sun Wheel, a dangling elevator with live performers, and fireworks. The Tower Hotel stood nearly 100 feet tall, making it…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2023: #5 Destination D23 Announcements
It’s time again for the countdown of the top Disney stories that really made some buzz throughout the year. The number five spot goes to one event, but several announcements. At the very first presentation of Destination D23 in September, several park announcements were made to the awe of the crowd and viewers at home.…
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It’s All About Phat Cat Swinger on #PhatCatPhridays
Phat Cat Swinger is performing at Disney Festival of Holidays on the main stage in front of the Paradise Bay on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights. They bring their magical energy to Disney California Adventure each night. The Daps Magic community, who often refer to themselves as “Buddy Pals,” have found that Fridays are the…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Spring 2024 Entertainment Lineup
The spring of 2024 will be a fun one for anyone who loves the Disneyland Resort entertainment. This spring will see plenty of entertainment offerings coming to the Disneyland Resort. This includes both fan-favorite parades and also nighttime spectaculars. Below is a look at the exciting entertainment lineup that will be coming to Disneyland Resort…
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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort 2023 – Part II: All We Want for Christmas
When the festive spirit takes over the Disneyland Resort during the holiday season, an enchanting array of themed gifts also takes its place on shelves and displays. The atmosphere is electric with eager visitors bustling through shops adorned with sparkling decorations and shelves brimming with exclusive Disney merchandise. Gift-seekers weave through crowds, eyes twinkling as…
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GUIDE: Everything You Need to Know About Making Reservations to Visit the Disneyland Resort
Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort are required to have two things to be able to enter: a valid ticket/Magic Key and also a reservation. While this system has been in place since the reopening of the Disneyland Resort after the pandemic, it still can be confusing for some. Below is a look at how this…
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Beast’s Library Closes at Disney California Adventure
Beast’s Library, an attraction that allowed guests to enter the world of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Beauty and the Beast has closed in Disney California Adventure. Found in the Disney Animation building, there were magical elements of the film found, including the magical rose. There was also an experience where guests can find out what…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Lineup of Events for 2024
The Disneyland Resort has announced the lineup of events that guests will be able to experience when visiting The Happiest Place on Earth in 2024. This includes some annual favorites, new offerings, and the return of some beloved classics, all of which are sure to delight guests when they visit next year. Some of the…
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Re-imagined Pixar Fest Returning to Disneyland Resort
A re-imagined Pixar Fest is returning to the Disneyland Resort in 2024. This time around, Pixar Fest will get an extended celebration as it runs from April 26th through August 4, 2024. This festival will include colorful décor along with themed menu items and commemorative merchandise throughout the Disneyland Resort. This will include both parks,…
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Disneyland Resort Service Celebration: Honoring Cast Members
Cast culture is undeniably unique at Disneyland Resort, where those who dream of making magic come together to form a community with a unified goal: creating happiness. While the resort has grown and evolved over the last six decades, one tradition has remained the same: commemorating the thousands of Disneyland cast members who have contributed to…
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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort 2023 – Part I: Our Favorite Things
The holiday season is going full steam ahead at the Disneyland Resort! The Daps Magic Team was invited out to cover the opening day of the festivities on November 10. We’ve also returned to the Parks to take in even more of everything that’s going on at the Resort right now. There is so much…
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Disneyland Resort 2023 Candy Cane Schedule Released
The hand made candy canes at the Disneyland Resort are an incredibly popular holiday offering each year during the holidays. Candy cane making is a tradition at the Disneyland Resort that dates back to 1968. Made entirely from scratch, these are hand-pulled candy canes that measure 18 inches long when finished. The candy makers mix…
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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…