Tag: Disneyland Resort
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A Tour of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel Before Pixar Makeover
The Disneyland Resort recently announced that Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will be receiving a Pixar makeover. When it does, the art and inspiration of Pixar will be found throughout the third hotel at the Disneyland Resort. Ahead of this makeover, the DAPS MAGIC team stopped by Paradise Pier to document what it looked like right…
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Looking Back at the Reopening of Disneyland One Year and Thousands of Memories Later
One year ago today Disneyland and Disney California Adventure reopened their gates and guests could once again experience the magic of the parks after an extended closure. This closure lasted 412 days. It was expected to last just a few short weeks. However, things didn’t go as planned. For over a year, fans waited to…
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Hyperspace Mountain Returns to Disneyland
Ahead of May the 4th, Hyperspace Mountain has again returned to Tomorrowland at the Disneyland Resort. This Star Wars overlay first arrived at Disneyland in 2015 as a part of the Season of the Force. The version of the attraction puts guests in the middle of the Battle of Jakku, complete with the iconic music…
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Disneyland Resort President Provides Information on Downtown Disney District Changes, Updates, and Replacements
During a meeting with community leaders, Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock shared some information about what is coming to the Disneyland Resort, particularly the Disneyland Resort Hotels and Downtown Disney District. There will be some new establishments replacing some current restaurants in Downtown Disney District. Anyone who has visited recently can see that Disney is…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Pixar Makeover for Paradise Pier Hotel
Things continue to change at the Disneyland Resort. Ken Potrock, President of the Disneyland Resort, revealed plans for Downtown Disney and the Disneyland Resort Hotels in a meeting with community leaders. One of the big changes that is coming revolves around the Paradise Pier Hotel. Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will soon…
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Disney Gives “Shriek Peek” of Upcoming Spooky Merchandise
As part of Disney’s #HalfwaytoHalloween celebration this week, a “Shriek Peek” has been shared for upcoming merchandise that will be arriving in the parks. This includes new merchandise for both Walt Disney World Resort and also Disneyland Resort. Some will also be able to be found at shopDisney.com. Things begin in August when a new…
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#HalfwaytoHalloween Coming to Disney Parks
Halloween is just about six months away and that means it is time for #HalfwaytoHalloween at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. This will be taking place on Thursday, April 28 and include surprise announcements from the Disney Parks! Disney Parks has already kicked things off by releasing a look at some of the treats…
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Disney Princesses Meeting Guests Again at Royal Hall at Disneyland
Things continue to return to normalcy at the Disneyland Resort. In the last week alone, traditional Disney character interactions returned, as did nighttime spectaculars. In the last few days, Disney princesses returned to the Royal Hall to meet guests once again. On Sunday, the DAPS MAGIC team stopped by to check out the return of…
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Fun Facts About Disneyland Forever Fireworks
This weekend Disneyland Forever returned to the skies above Disneyland. This firework spectacular originally made its debut as part of Disneyland’s 60th anniversary. Now it makes its return with the Main Street Electrical Parade, World of Color, and soon Fantasmic! With the return of these nighttime spectaculars, Disney has shared some fun facts. Check out…
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Check Out These Fun Facts About World of Color
This weekend World of Color returned to Disney California Adventure. It, along with Disneyland Forever and Main Street Electrical Parade, brought back nighttime spectaculars to the Disneyland Resort. With the return of World of Color, there are a lot of fun facts to be found about the show. Disney has shared a few of them…
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Disneyland Resort Drops Face Mask Requirements for Toy Story Buses and Transportation
The Disneyland Resort has once again updated its face mask guidelines on its website today. Guests visiting the site will now find that face masks/coverings are no longer required for bus transportation. This impacts those who are parking at Toy Story Parking Lot the most and the bus transportation that takes guests to the park.…
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Some Fun Facts About the Main Street Electrical Parade on its Return to Disneyland
The Main Street Electrical Parade is again lighting up the night at Disneyland. This classic Disneyland parade is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Guests lined the parade route very early on April 22nd to experience the first showing of the parade. Hours before it began, announcements were being made that the first showing was…
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Main Street Electrical Parade and Disneyland Forever Bring Even More Magic to Disneyland with “Surprise” Preview
In a week already full of magic with the return of traditional Disney character interactions, even more magic was added on Wednesday night when the Main Street Electrical Parade and Disneyland Forever fireworks returned to Disneyland. This marked the first public showing for the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade, which is now celebrating…
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Ant-Man Brings Miniature A Bug’s Land to Avengers Campus
In a nod to the previous inhabitant of the Avengers Campus space, a miniature version of A Bug’s Land has been seen this week in the land. Appropriately enough, Ant-Man has been carrying around A Bug’s Land. It appears to have been made smaller through the technology created by Dr. Pym. His Pym Particles were…
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The Return of Hugs and High Fives – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #604
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot to geek out about! The most exciting thing is that traditional character interactions have returned to the Disneyland Resort. The DAPS MAGIC team was on hand to experience the first day of their return. Mr. DAPs and Caitie share their observations, experiences, and the emotions…
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Disneyland’s Tarzan Treehouse to be Reimagined
Disneyland’s Tarzan Treehouse is about to get a new theme and new backstory. Disneyland officials have confirmed that Tarzan’s days in the former Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse are over. The 80-foot-tall tree is man-made and originally opened in 1963. While Tarzan’s theme will be going away, the treehouse won’t. When the attraction reopens it will…
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Disney Reveals Detailed Look at New Main Street Electrical Parade Grand Finale Float
Today Disney released a look at the new grand finale of the Main Street Electrical Parade. Designed by Ashley Taylor, this new float is inspired by “it’s a small world” in the style of Mary Blair. Both images and a video show a closer look at this new grand finale. The photos show how much…
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Easter Bunny Visits Disneyland for Easter Sunday
On Sunday April 17, 2022 guests at Disneyland were able to visit the Easter Bunny in Town Square on Main Street, USA. The Easter Bunny had been visiting Disneyland all week leading up to Easter. DAPS MAGIC team member Angela was on hand to see the Easter Bunny on Easter. Throughout the day, he was…
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Tips for Magical Moments with Disney Characters
With the return of character meet and greets to both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, once again there will be another layer of magic returning to the Disney Parks. These interactions can be some of the most magical moments and create memories that will last a lifetime. It is important to remember that…
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Check Out All the Disney Parks Food Offerings for Earth Day
April 22nd is Earth Day. With the arrival of this celebration of our planet, both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort chefs are concocting and creating different dishes that help celebrate. Disney mixologists have also been creating beautiful new drinks to celebrate our beautiful home. Take a look below at the offerings that are going…
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Virtual Queue to Be Used for Return of World of Color at Disneyland Resort
When World of Color returns to Disney California Adventure on April 22, it will be utilizing a virtual queue for fans to reserve spots for the show. The virtual queue will open daily at noon. Guests who successfully make a virtual queue selection will receive a notification on the Disneyland App for where to enter…
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No Genie+ or Lightning Lane Needed to Meet Disney Characters When Traditional Interactions Return to Disneyland Resort
When traditional meet and greets with Disney characters return to the Disneyland Resort next week, Genie+ will not be something that is needed to meet them. Disneyland officials have stated that it currently does not plan to use Genie+ or Lightning Lane in conjunction with character interactions. The news comes just days ahead of traditional…
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Disneyland Unveils Magical Food Offerings for Return of Main Street Electrical Parade, World of Color, and Disneyland Forever!
The Main Street Electrical Parade is just a little over a week away from returning to the Disneyland Resort. When it, along with Disneyland Forever and World of Color, return, there will be several different food and beverage offerings available for guests to enjoy. This includes some favorite classics, some new offerings, and also a…
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Mr. Knight from Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight Arrives at Disney California Adventures’ Avengers Campus
Mr. Knight has arrived at Avengers Campus. Currently seen on Moon Knight on Disney+, the character is meeting guests across from where Spider-Man typically can be found near the entrance of Avengers Campus. The arrival of Mr. Knight continues a trend of Marvel characters arriving in the land as they appear on screen, either big…