Tag: Disneyland
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Disney Announces Where and When Bluey and Bingo Will Be Arriving at Disney Parks and Beyond Globally in 2026!
The Disneyland Resort announced today that Bluey and Bingo will soon be at the Happiest Place on Earth. This isn’t the only place that fans of the hit animated series Bluey will be able to see Bluey and her sister, Bingo, however. Along with getting to hop into the playful world of Bluey at Disneyland Resort, they…
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GUIDE: Disneyland Resort 2026 Dates, Offers, and Events
The Disneyland Resort has revealed a preview of what is coming in 2026. As people prepare their travel plans for the upcoming year, dates, events, and offers have been announced by the Happiest Place on Earth! This includes how long the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will continue, the arrival of Bluey, Halloween Time, Holidays at…
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A Very Familiar Brand New Parade – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
1995 marked the middle of the Disney Decade. Among its legacies is the longest-running parade in Disneyland History, “A Christmas Fantasy,” which debuted on November 23, 1995. Walt Disney loved parades. As a youngster growing up in Marceline, Missouri, the annual appearance of the circus parade made a profound impression on him. He was determined…
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The Story of Animated Drawing | DISNEY THI SDAY | November 30, 1955
On this day in 1955, “The Story of Animated Drawing” first aired as part of the ‘Disneyland’ television program. Walt Disney hosted the episode that began a three-part series about ‘The Art of Animation’ book, yet to be published at the time. Disney discussed the early history of drawing and animation, including the work of…
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Main Street March-Along – A Month of Thanksgiving
There is a moment that happens at Disneyland on most days (weather permitting) with the Disneyland Band, Mickey Mouse & Friends, and often the Dapper Dans. Called the Main Street March-Along, this moment is packed with a lot of fun, music, magic, and even interactivity. This is what I’m thankful for today. There are several…
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Gingerbread Man – A Month of Thanksgiving
I am not a huge treats/sweets guy. I tend to prefer savory. If I were to choose between a fancy dessert and a nice steak, I’d almost always choose the nice steak. However, I do love me a good gingerbread man cookie from the Disneyland Resort. I don’t need anything fancy, I just want the…
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Old Photographs – A Month of Thanksgiving
I have a lot of old photos. And, for the most part, they are pretty well organized. Quite a few of them are photos of the Happiest Place on Earth. And I am thankful for each and every one of them. Bear in mind, I am not just talking about IMAGES here. No, I mean…
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Disneyland Band Adds Holiday Music to March-Along with Mickey and Friends
Every day at Disneyland, the Disneyland Band is joined by Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Pluto for a magical march-along. This starts with the Disneyland Band marching out from Sleeping Beauty Castle and performing Topsy Turvy from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Then, a…
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GUIDE: Gingerbread at Disneyland Resort this Holiday Season
The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are underway. This spirited season is full of Disney magic, entertainment, merchandise, culinary offerings, and more! One of the highlights for many guests each year is the gingerbread that can be found throughout the Disneyland Resort. Some of the gingerbread is on display, and some can be eaten! Below…
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A Christmas Fantasy Parade – A Month of Thanksgiving
Yesterday, A Christmas Fantasy Parade celebrated its 30th anniversary. For three decades, this parade has delighted guests at the Disneyland Resort as it made its way up and down the parade route during the holiday season. This season is no different. Well before the parade began, fans began to line up so that they could…
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Mickey Mouse Club Circus | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 24, 1955
On this day in 1955, the Mickey Mouse Club Circus debuted at Disneyland on Thanksgiving Day. The Big Top tent with space for 2,500 guests was set up near what is now the Matterhorn. A holiday-themed circus parade kicked off the festivities from Main Street to Fantasyland. The 75-minute performances included Mouseketeers, aerialists, acrobats, clowns,…
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A Christmas Fantasy Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 23, 1995
On this day in 1995, “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” debuted at Disneyland on Thanksgiving Day. It replaced the “Very Merry Christmas Parade” that ran in the 1970s and ‘80s. The parade has seen many changes over the years, but it is still a joyous part of Disneyland’s annual holiday traditions. “A Christmas Fantasy” currently features…
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Disneyland Resort All-American College Band – A Month of Thanksgiving
We have all heard the quote, “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” This is definitely applicable when I think of the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. This is what I’m thankful for today. For nearly half a century, this band brought its incredible musicianship and spirited performances to the Happiest Place on Earth!…
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The Disneyland Resort Honors Those Who Serve with Special Patriotic Flag Retreat on Veterans Day
On November 11, 2025, the Disneyland Resort honored all of those who serve with a special Patriotic Flag Retreat in Town Square at Disneyland. The afternoon event takes place on a daily basis at the Happiest Place on Earth! However, for Veterans Day, the Disneyland Resort went the extra mile to show its gratitude and…
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Horse-Drawn Street Car – A Month of Thanksgiving
One of the things I am really thankful for is the Horse-Drawn Street Car at Disneyland. Nearly every day, horses pull an old-fashioned trolley up and down Main Street, USA, from Town Square to Sleeping Beauty Castle and back. This is fun to watch and fun to ride. It brings a strong dose of nostalgia to…
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Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln – A Month of Thanksgiving
As we continue through A Month of Thanksgiving, I find my mind and heart wandering around the realm of Disney and positive stuff each day. Today, I find myself back in the Opera House at Disneyland. There, Abe Lincoln is currently standing in for Walt Disney as Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln is presented in…
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PHOTOS/VIDEO: Chewbacca Celebrates Life Day at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
The Life Day celebrations at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge continue to grow. Along with having special food offerings and new merchandise, Chewbacca is celebrating by bringing some of his culture to Batuu. For a limited time, Chewbacca is appearing in his Life Day robes with his orb in the evenings at Black Spire Outpost.…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates Birthday of Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse with Cavalcade and Cupcakes
Today is the birthday of Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse. This annual celebration included a cavalcade that made its way from it’s a small world and through Disneyland with stops along the way to sing Happy Birthday! Mickey and Minnie were joined by other Disney friends, the Dapper Dans, dancers, and the Disneyland Band. Between…
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Guide Maps – A Month of Thanksgiving
Someone, at some time, must have written the definitive statement on the difference between a collector and an accumulator. One is a high-toned caretaker of the rare and valuable. The other is a feckless acquirer who stops just short of being a hoarder. As one who has collected (accumulated?) a lot of Disneyland ephemera over…
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New Holiday Banners Appear in Front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland
New banners have been placed in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland. These banners come as the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort get going. The banners have rich holiday colors that also match the holiday outfits that Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse can currently be seen wearing in Town Square on Main Street, USA.…
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The Rain Comes Down During First Presentation of ‘Believe… in Holiday Magic’ During Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are officially underway. There are plenty of things to do and experience at the Disneyland Resort during this merry season. One favorite of the Daps Magic team is Believe… in Holiday Magic. This nighttime spectacular captures the spirit and joy of Christmas with stirring music, beautiful fireworks, projections, and,…
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A Christmas Fantasy Parade Makes Season Debut at Disneyland During Break in the Rain
The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort have officially begun. This merry time of year sees plenty of seasonal entertainment, merchandise, food and beverage offerings, and beautiful decorations. This year, the arrival of the holidays came with a weekend of rain. On both Friday and Saturday, the rain came down on and around the Disneyland Resort.…
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VIDEO: ‘Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln’ Returns to Opera House for Weekend at Disneyland
This last weekend was an exciting one at the Disneyland Resort. There was a lot of rain. The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort began with all the merriment that accompanies this special time of year. On top of that, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln was presented in the Opera House over the weekend. This is…
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Mickey Mouse and Friends Debut New Holiday Outfits on Main Street, USA at Disneyland!
One of the fun highlights of the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort is getting to see how Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and the rest of their friends get dressed up for the holidays. This year is no exception. As the Disneyland Resort continues to celebrate its 70th anniversary, Mickey and his pals are all getting…