Tag: Disneyland Resort
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Mad T Party – Caption of the Week
Happy Saturday! It’s that wonderful time of the week to dig into the Daps Magic photo archives and pick a photo for this week’s Caption of the Week! Last week’s photo had Goofy being… well, Goofy! This week, we look back to 2013 and the Mad T Party in Disney California Adventure. This was a…
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Port Royal Curios and Curiosities Reopens in New Orleans Square at Disneyland
Port Royal Curios and Curiosities has returned and is once again open in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. Recently, the location was known as the Port Royal Jazz Club. There, guests could sit, eat, and relax. It was a great place to get out of the heat. This is not the first time the location…
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Bubbles Experience Returns to Downtown Disney District
The Bubbles Experience has returned to the Downtown Disney District. If your kids love Sofia the First, the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort will be the place to be this summer. The Bubbles Experience at Downtown Disney presented by Disney Junior returns with daily bubble moments, DJ entertainment, and a photo op happening now…
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FIRST LOOK: Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby Ahead of Its Opening
Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby will be opening soon in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. When it opens, it will join the Earl of Sandwich, which recently opened, on the West End of Downtown Disney. Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby is located above Earl of Sandwich and has been eagerly anticipated by both…
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Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio Announces CHOC Walk Buffet
The Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio has announced a CHOC Walk Buffet that will be offered on the morning of August 2, 2026, the day of this year’s CHOC Walk in the Park (Join/Support Team Daps Magic here!). The Jazz Kitchen announced this breakfast buffet on social media ahead of the annual fundraising walk…
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Disney Parks Add Pay Later Options For Reserving Hotel Rooms
Guests visiting the Disney Parks domestically and wanting to stay at a Disney Resort Hotel now have another way to do this. The websites for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World are giving options to pay later. When reserving, there is the following notice included near the “Continue” button before checkout: Pay now or pay…
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VIDEO: Fire of the Rising Moons During Disney’s Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky
This last weekend, the 4th of July was celebrated at the Disneyland Resort. This was a special celebration as the United States of America celebrated its 250th anniversary. It was also part of the larger Disney Celebrates America initiative that continued the festivities throughout the company. One of the highlights of the Independence Day celebrations…
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World of Color – The Fourth of July Tribute Brings Patriotic Pyrotechnics to Disney California Adventure
The 4th of July celebration at the Disneyland Resort this last weekend was a whole lot of fun. As Disney Celebrates America joined in the festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, there were plenty of patriotic experiences to be had! Daps Magic was on hand to capture as many of…
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1st Marine Division Diamondbacks & Old Breed Brass Band Perform at Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage for Fourth of July Weekend Festivities
There were a lot of things to experience at the Disneyland Resort during the 4th of July weekend. This Independence Day was particularly special as it commemorated the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Disney joined in on the fun with the Disney Celebrates America initiative. This included military bands, fireworks, a cavalcade,…
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Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition Closes for Refurbishment
Near the entrance of Frontierland, there is a classic attraction that brings the Old West to life. The Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition is that attraction. Guests normally can amble up to this cabin, drop a couple of quarters in, pick up a rifle, and find themselves getting some target practice in the legendary Boot Hill in…
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King Arthur Carrousel Closes for Quick Refurbishment at Disneyland
King Arthur Carrousel has closed for a quick refurbishment at Disneyland. The iconic attraction is set to reopen by July 17, 2026, which also happens to be Disneyland’s 71st anniversary. In fact, according to the Disneyland Resort attraction calendar for the ride, it is set to reopen on Disneyland’s 71st anniversary. What exactly is being…
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Downtown Disney District Jamba Closes
Jamba in the Downtown Disney District is now closed. After being open at the Disneyland Resort for two decades, the establishment closed its doors permanently on Sunday night. The location is set to become Bopo Go! This is a new café concept by Bopomofo Café. It specializes in high-quality, authentic bubble tea and snacks that…
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Limited-Time Anaheim Resident Ticket Offer Returns to Disneyland Resort
Ahead of the 71st anniversary of the day that Disneyland opened in 1955, the Disneyland Resort has announced the return of the limited-time Anaheim Resident Ticket offer. The offer is returning at Disneyland Resort, showing appreciation for the community that The Happiest Place on Earth has called home for over seven decades. For a limited…
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1st Marine Division Band Performs at Avengers Campus and at Sleeping Beauty Castle During 4th of July Weekend Celebration
There were a lot of military bands that performed at the Disneyland Resort as the United States of America celebrated its 250th anniversary this weekend. As part of the festivities, the Disney Celebrates America initiative added Disney magic to this milestone celebration in the history of America. At the Disneyland Resort, Soarin’ Across America’s opening…
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1st Marine Division Band Joins Disneyland Resort 4th of July Celebration for Patriotic Flag Retreat
On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the United States of America celebrated its 250th anniversary. This milestone celebration was celebrated in many ways around the country. For Disney, the overarching Disney Celebrates America initiative led the patriotic celebrations throughout its parks and resorts. At the Disneyland Resort, the resort included the opening of Soarin’ Across America…
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VIDEOS: Disney Celebrates America at the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. This is part of a bigger celebration of The Walt Disney Company called Disney Celebrates America. This celebration is happening throughout the company in many different ways. At Disneyland Resort, the celebration includes the opening of Soarin’ Across America, military bands…
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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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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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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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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…