Tag: Disney Geek News
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Looking Back at Disneyland’s 500 Millionth Guest
Following yesterday’s ceremony to welcome Disneyland’s one billionth guest, Daps contributor Doug Marsh recalls the day the Happiest Place on Earth welcomed its 500 millionth. Here is his first-person account, with his photos from the day. Early on the morning of January 8, 2004, many of Disneyland’s regular visitors received a piece of electrifying news.…
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Disneyland Celebrates 250th Anniversary of the United States of America with Patriotic Fireworks
The Disneyland Resort is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. This is part of a broader celebration across The Walt Disney Company called Disney Celebrates America. At the Disneyland Resort, there have been military bands, the opening of Soarin’ Across America, merchandise, food and beverages, photo opportunities, and even a cavalcade joining in…
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Disneyland Celebrates 4th of July Weekend with Celebratory Cavalcade Honoring America
A new cavalcade is being presented at Disneyland for the 4th of July weekend. This is one of several different patriotic entertainment offerings that can be found throughout the Disneyland Resort as Disney Celebrates America (full schedule here). The Disney Celebrates America initiative commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. The celebration…
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D23 Reveals First Look at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Merchandise
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is a little over a month away. As this incredible Disney event gets closer, the official Disney fan event has shared a first look at the merchandise that will be found at The Walt Disney Company Store. For fans who have attended D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event before,…
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New Disney Unscripted Looks Inside The Muppets Takeover of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster
A new episode of Disney Unscripted has arrived on YouTube from the Disney Parks. This video takes a look at the transformation of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets earlier this year. This episode goes behind-the-scenes with Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Live Entertainment, musicians, celebrity guests, and…
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Big Boi Lumpia Opens in the Downtown Disney District
A new cart has opened in the Downtown Disney District. Big Boi Lumpia announced it had soft-opened on July 3rd, as the Disneyland Resort celebrates the 4th of July throughout the weekend. This also comes as the United States of America celebrates its 250th anniversary. As Disney Celebrates America, Big Boi Lumpia is celebrating by…
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Disneyland Resort Welcomes 1 Billionth Guest
The Disneyland Resort welcomed its 1 billionth guest on July 3, 2026. This milestone comes nearly 71 years after the first guests entered The Happiest Place on Earth! The Disneyland Resort continues to celebrate its 70th anniversary. This weekend, it is also celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. To add to…
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Check Out the Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots & Props at Walt Disney World for the 4th of July as Disney Celebrates America
This weekend, the United States of America is celebrating its 250th anniversary. In communities around the country, there are parades, fireworks, parties, BBQs, and other celebrations happening. In the Disney parks, the festivities continue as a part of Disney Celebrates America. Fireworks are being offered, military bands are performing, special food and merchandise are available,…
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U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors Add Big Band Music to Disneyland Resort’s 4th of July Celebration
On Thursday, July 2, 2026, the U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors performed three sets in front of Paradise Bay in Paradise Gardens Park. A stage area was set up in the center of the park with the beautiful view of Paradise Bay and Pixar Pier in the background. This is the U.S. Army’s premier big…
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Trailer for ‘Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True’ Released by Hallmark Channel
Christmas in July is here, and Hallmark Channel has begun its celebration with Christmas in July movies playing throughout the day. This past holiday season, Hallmark Channel was filming a holiday movie at Walt Disney World. Now, the first trailer for Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True has been released. In this…
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New Episode of ‘ Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce’ Arrives From Disneyland Paris
A new episode of Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce has arrived. This one comes from Disneyland Paris! Before getting to the episode, a promo for the episode was shared. This was filmed on Main Street at Disneyland Paris and asks the question: “Is it still Disney adulting if you’re in Paris?” The promo video…
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Soarin’ Across America Debuts at Disney California Adventure
As the Disneyland Resort kicks off its 4th of July festivities this week, one of the highlights is the opening of Soarin’ Across America. The new iteration of the ride celebrates America as it takes guests on a flight from dawn to dusk, East to West, over some of the most iconic sights in the…
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U. S. Air Force Band of The Golden West Performs at Disneyland Resort Ahead of 4th of July
On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the United States Air Force Band of The Golden West performed around the Disneyland Resort. These performances were part of the Disney Celebrates America festivities that are happening around the Disneyland Resort and beyond for the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. The band started its performances with…
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VIDEO: Full Grand Circle Tour Aboard Disneyland Railroad with Diorama Refurbishment
The Grand Canyon and Primeval World – Land of the Dinosaurs Dioramas are currently being refurbished at Disneyland along the Disneyland Railroad line. While this is being worked on, the Disneyland Railroad continues to offer grand circle tours. Currently, black walls are replacing both of these dioramas with cutouts of elements of each diorama placed…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum to Host ‘Foley for Animation with Skywalker Sound’s Shelley Roden’
There are many special events, talks, and screenings that can be experienced at The Walt Disney Family Museum. Throughout the month of July, there will be screenings of Pixar’s Cars offered almost daily. Several other special events will be hosted. One of them is Foley for Animation with Skywalker Sound’s Shelley Roden. This will be…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces ‘Cars’ as July’s Movie of the Month
The Walt Disney Family Museum is showing Cars throughout the month of July as its movie of the month. This Pixar Animation Studios’ film, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, will be shown on quite a few days throughout the month at 3:00 PM. This will be on most Thursdays through Mondays during…
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A Pirate’s Life – GEEKS CORNER #822
Welcome back to Geeks Corner! In this action-packed episode, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear celebrate a pirate-themed night as they set sail into a massive lineup of Disney Cruise Line updates, trading card deep dives, and a firsthand review of the highly debated new addition to a classic Disneyland attraction. Here is what you can…
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Check Out the Easter Eggs and Hidden Details in Toy Story Land
When guests visit Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, they find themselves dropped right into the middle of Andy’s backyard from the Toy Story franchise. There are props, attractions, and other details found throughout the land that recreate popular toys through the years. With the arrival of Toy Story 5 in theaters, Disney has…
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Walt Disney Archives Opens Vault to Showcase Artifacts for the 250th Anniversary of the USA
On the 4th of July this year, the United States of America will be celebrating its 250th anniversary. Disney is commemorating this milestone year with its Disney Celebrates America initiative. This includes the opening of Soarin’ Across America at EPCOT and Disney California Adventure, special events, merchandise, food, military performances, and more (see Disneyland Resort’s…
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New ‘Camp Rock 3’ Teaser Features Next Generation of Camp Rockers and First Single
A new teaser has been released for Camp Rock 3 ahead of its August 13th premiere on Disney Channel and then arrival on Disney+ the following day. This teaser features the new song from the film, One Beat Away. This new single, performed by Liamani Sagura and the cast, is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube…
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Disney Surprises Families at Camp Pendleton with ‘Toy Story 5’ Screening and Tickets to Happiest Place on Earth!
The Disneyland Resort brought Disney magic to Blue Star Families at Camp Pendleton this week. In a special event on the base, nearly 500 military kids and their families were treated to a special screening of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5. They were also surprised by being given tickets to Disneyland by Josh D’Amaro, Chief Executive of…
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U.S. Air Force to Perform 4th of July Flyover of Walt Disney World
This 4th of July, the United States of America will be celebrating its 250th anniversary. Because of this milestone, the country is celebrating in many different ways. This includes special entertainment, decorations, food and beverages, the arrival of Soarin’ Across America at the domestic parks, and more. Today, it was revealed that there will be…
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U.S. Army 40th Infantry Division Band Kicks Off 4th of July Military Entertainment at Disneyland Resort
Disney Celebrates America is in full swing at The Happiest Place on Earth! On the last day of June, the Disneyland Resort kicked off what will be a week full of patriotic performances and celebration for the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. On Tuesday, the first military band of the week performed…
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GUIDE: Disneyland Resort Independence Day Military Events and Entertainment
The Disneyland Resort has revealed the military events and entertainment it will be offering for Independence Day. The star-spangled lineup of military performances starts on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, and continues through July 5, 2026. Details can be found on the Disneyland app and are also listed before. Daps Magic will be covering several of…