Tag: Disneyland
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The Fairy Godmother and Other New Enhancements Coming to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
At Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, young guests at Disneyland or Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World can see themselves be decked out as elegant princesses or dashing nights. With no shortage of pixie dust, they get to see their imaginations come to life in the mirror through the help of the Fairy Godmother’s Apprentices. Soon, the…
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Can You Find the Rabbit in the New Main Street Magic Shop Window at Disneyland?
The Main Street Magic Shop at Disneyland has been getting some attention lately. Not only has the inside gotten some tender loving care and then Steve Martin stopped by to visit on his 80th birthday, the windows on the outside have also been updated. With the new updates, there are some fun nods to famous…
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VIDEO: Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration MagicBand+ Activations at Disneyland
The Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration is well underway at the Disneyland Resort. With entertainment, merchandise, food, and more to experience, it has been a colorful celebration. One experience that has been offered allows for people with MagicBand+ to go and make/experience some magic in the original lands of Walt Disney’s original Magic Kingdom. At each…
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Closes at Disneyland for Refurbishment
Big Thunder Mountain at the Disneyland Resort has closed for refurbishment. The popular Frontierland attraction closed after normal operating hours on Sunday and had walls up around it by Monday morning. Daps Magic team member Steven stopped by the Disneyland and checked out what was happening with the attraction. Below are photos and video of…
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’40 Pounds of Trouble’ (1962) - Disney on Location
It is hard to believe that it was not until 1962 that Disneyland finally appeared on the big screen in a feature film. There had been short subjects and various appearances in television productions, but it was this comedy that brought the first film crews to the Happiest Place on Earth. Some may wonder how…
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Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration Activations – Another Way to Experience Disneyland
There are a lot of different ways to enjoy a day at the Disneyland Resort. As The Happiest Place on Earth continues to celebrate its 70th anniversary, there are some unique offerings to be found. One of these experiences includes a series of activations that can be enjoyed with the use of a MagicBand+. Guests…
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That 40th Anniversary Time Castle – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Literally thousands of Disneyland visitors walk right over it every day. While many stop to get that perfect shot of the castle for which it is named, few focus their cameras on the spot at their feet. What is it? It’s a small bronze plaque, located right in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Lying beneath…
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VIDEO: Voices of Disney Princesses Take to Stage in Front of Sleeping Beauty Castle for World Princess Week
Disney is celebrating World Princess Week this week. As part of the celebration, multiple voices of Disney Princesses took to a stage in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle for a very special concert. The concert was described by Disney as follows: Disney Princess Concert: Celebrating 70 Years of Disneyland featuring admired Disney Princess voice talent such…
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Beautiful Tribute to Día de los Muertos Returns to Disneyland’s El Zócalo Park in Frontierland
It’s an exciting time of year to visit the Disneyland Resort. Halloween Time and Plaza de la Familia are celebrating the season. In Frontierland, the Halloween Tree has returned along with a Día de los Muertos tribute in Frontierland’s El Zócalo Park. The tribute includes Skelton figurines, brightly colored flowers, and other seasonally appropriate decorative…
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Halloween Tree Returns to Frontierland at Disneyland
A Halloween icon has returned to Frontierland at Disneyland. Since 2007, this tree has been lighting up the night in Frontierland with its orange glow. Inspired by Ray Bradbury’s book of the same name, it was dedicated on the 35th anniversary of the book. The tree, just like the one in the book, is covered…
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Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship and Restaurant | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 29, 1955
On this day in 1955, the Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship and Restaurant opened its gangplank to guests for the first time. As a full-size replica of Captain Hook’s ship, the location was both a quick-service restaurant and a play area for kids. Chicken of the Sea sponsored tasty dishes like tuna burgers, hot…
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Mickey Mouse Club Theatre | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 27, 1955
On this day in 1955, the Mickey Mouse Club Theatre opened in Fantasyland at Disneyland. Located where Pinocchio’s Daring Journey is today, the theater showed Disney cartoons in air-conditioned luxury, all for the price of a “C” ticket. The first 3-D film in a Disney park was shown here starting in 1956 – ‘3D Jamboree’…
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Disneyland Resort Offers $104 Tickets on Select Dates During Halloween Time
It’s Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort! With the return of this spooky season, the Disneyland Resort is more popular than ever. For guests who would like to experience Halloween Time, there are some tickets available at a lower price than what is typically found. On select dates throughout Halloween Time, $104 tickets are currently…
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Celebrate World Princess Week by Watching Disney Princess Concert Filmed at Disneyland
This week is World Princess Week! Throughout the week, there will be various ways to honor the courage, kindness, and creativity of Disney Princesses, as well as the positive impact they have. One of the ways that World Princess Week will be celebrated is with a royal concert from Disneyland. On August 29, 2025, fans…
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Mickey and Friends Debut New Costumes for Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
On Friday, August 22, 2025, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort began. This season includes entertainment, the Oogie Boogie Bash, merchandise, food, and new costumes for Mickey Mouse and his friends. These new costumes debuted on Friday on Main Street, USA. Starting with the opening of the park, guests could meet Mickey and friends in…
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Jack Skellington Lights Up the Night at Disneyland With Return of Halloween Screams
Halloween Screams has returned to Disneyland as a part of the Halloween Time festivities at the Disneyland Resort. Jack Skellington takes his place on top of Sleeping Beauty Castle for a terrifyingly fantastic night full of villainous fun. On Friday, August 22, 2025, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort kicked off at The Happiest Place…
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A Ride on Monorail Yellow ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 4
Join Mr. Daps and Clocky on this 4th episode of Photoniks as they go on a new photographic adventure in Disney history. This time, they take a look at Monorail Yellow and go on an adventure at Disneyland as seen in a very different era than today. In this case, the view is all seen within the…
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Mickey & Friends Halloween Cavalcade Returns to Disneyland for Halloween Time Festivities
On Friday, August 22, 2025, the Mickey & Friends Halloween Cavalcade returned to Disneyland as Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort began. The cavalcade is packed full of characters that include Mickey, Minnie, and other Disney friends along with Disney princesses, villains, and more! The cavalcade is presented daily (weather permitting) at 1:30 PM and…
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Jack Skellington Arrives at Disneyland With Updated Look
Jack Skellington has arrived at Disneyland and he is looking better than ever! After debuting his new look at Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, Jack is now meeting with guests in New Orleans Square. Guests eagerly lined up to meet with him on the first day of Halloween Time at the Disneyland…
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New Gingerbread House Revealed for Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Holiday
Halloween Time has begun at the Disneyland Resort and Jack Skellington has once again decked the halls at Haunted Mansion, transforming it to Haunted Mansion Holiday. Throughout the Halloween Time and holiday season, the Haunted Mansion Holiday will be delighting guests as the story continues from Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas into this beloved Disneyland…
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The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade Performs For the Last Time of the Summer
On August 21, 2025, The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade performed for the final time of the summer. The cavalcade kicked off in May as a part of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. The cavalcade gives guests the chance to see Duffy, Shellie Mae, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and many other characters and dancers. Throughout the summer,…
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Tilly Gets Ready for Halloween Ahead of Season’s Start at Disneyland
Halloween Time officially begins on August 22, 2025 at the Disneyland Resort. Ahead of this spooky season’s arrival, some clues have begun to appear throughout the Disneyland Resort. The biggest is the arrival of Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure. However, there are decorations beginning to show up at Disneyland as well. A favorite…
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PeopleMover | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 21, 1995
On this day in 1995, the PeopleMover closed at Disneyland. Originally part of 1967’s New Tomorrowland rollout, the PeopleMover was a leisurely train ride that glided around a network of overhead tracks. The attraction was propelled by motors on the track that each turned a set of Goodyear tires. It closed as a cost-saving measure…
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GUIDE: Finding Halloween Characters at the Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is a fantastic time for guests who like to see characters. There are more Disney villains out, Disney characters in Halloween costumes, the arrival of Jack Skellington, and even the Cars of Cars Land show up in their Halloween costumes! Starting on August 22, 2025, guests will be able…