Tag: Disneyland Resort
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Merch Unveiled for runDisney’s 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
Merchandise has been unveiled for runDisney’s 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, and it is retro. The half marathon weekend at Disneyland takes place from January 11 – 14, 2024. Runners will descend on the Disneyland Resort for a memorable event weekend featuring yoga, three different race events, and one endurance challenge. Along with the events…
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Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro Shares Year-End Letter About Disney and Make-A-Wish
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, wrote a letter that was posted on the Disney Parks Blog highlighting the wishes that were made in the course of the last year by Disney and Make-A-Wish. This comes as the collaboration has led to over 150,000 wishes granted since they first started working together in 1980. D’Amaro,…
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Disneyland Resort Hosts Michigan and Alabama Ahead of 2024 Rose Bowl Game
Disneyland Resort has once again played host to a prestigious event, as No. 1 University of Michigan and No. 4 University of Alabama made their first official pregame appearance at the resort. This exciting visit comes just before the two teams face off in the highly anticipated 2024 College Football Playoff at The Rose Bowl…
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Boxing Day? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #692
Welcome to the last episode of Geeks Corner for 2023! This week there is a lot to chat about as the year wraps up. Along with talking about Boxing Day and Christmas, the Geeks also talk about the upcoming year of entertainment at Disneyland, what is coming from a galaxy far, far away, and also…
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Limited-Time Offerings Announced For Disneyland Resort Magic Key Holders for the New Year
The new year is upon us, and planning ahead is always a good thing. Disneyland Resort has announced that some “Extras Unlocked” offerings will be available to Magic Key Holders beginning January 9, 2024 for a limited time. First up is a special refillable popcorn bucket. Magic Key Holders can purchase a special Magic Key-branded…
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It’s All About Phat Cat Swinger on #PhatCatPhridays
Phat Cat Swinger is performing at Disney Festival of Holidays on the main stage in front of the Paradise Bay on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights. They bring their magical energy to Disney California Adventure each night. The Daps Magic community, who often refer to themselves as “Buddy Pals,” have found that Fridays are the…
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270,000 Toys and Counting Donated For Disney Ultimate Toy Drive
It’s the 12 Days of Christmas, and Disney is thrilled to share that this year’s Disney Ultimate Toy Drive tally has broken an all-time Disney record with more than 270,000 toys and counting for children in need! Disney believes that there is no better way to celebrate the giving season than by thanking all of those who are…
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TUBACHRISTMAS | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 22, 1974
On this day in 1974, the first TUBACHRISTMAS event took place at New York City’s Rockefeller Center. It featured 300 tubas playing Christmas carols. Since then, TUBACHRISTMAS has been featured all over the country, including the past 20 years in and around the Disneyland Resort! The Disneyland group set a world record for Most Tubas…
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Active Shooter Hoax Briefly Impacts Disneyland Hotel Operations
The Disneyland Hotel tonight at the Disneyland Resort was impacted earlier tonight after the Anaheim Police Department was called for what turned out to be a hoax. People staying at the hotel were kept outside as police vehicles and helicopter converged on the area. This all happened as rain came down on the Disneyland Resort.…
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Disney Shares Behind the Scenes Look at Disneyland Resort Holiday Transformation
It’s the merriest time of the year at the Disneyland Resort. Since the beginning of November, the Disneyland Resort has been decked out in its holiday best. This came after a couple of months of celebration Halloween. The transformation takes quite a lot of work by some very special Disney cast members who make this…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Spring 2024 Entertainment Lineup
The spring of 2024 will be a fun one for anyone who loves the Disneyland Resort entertainment. This spring will see plenty of entertainment offerings coming to the Disneyland Resort. This includes both fan-favorite parades and also nighttime spectaculars. Below is a look at the exciting entertainment lineup that will be coming to Disneyland Resort…
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New ‘Wish’ Experience Arrives in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort
A new experience has popped up in celebration of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ newest movie Wish. This is a Wish x Meta Photo Booth Experience that was previously at the Wish premiere. This immersive experience is currently being offered from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM. It isn’t known how long this pop up will remain…
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Orchestrion in Frontierland Brings Unique Holiday Music to Disneyland Resort
There are two orchestrions that can be found at the Disneyland Resort. One is in the Candy Palace on Main Street, USA and the other is in Frontierland. The Frontierland orchestrion originally was found in the Main Street Train Station before being moved to the Silver Spur Supplies store. This instrument is about 100 years…
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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort 2023 – Part II: All We Want for Christmas
When the festive spirit takes over the Disneyland Resort during the holiday season, an enchanting array of themed gifts also takes its place on shelves and displays. The atmosphere is electric with eager visitors bustling through shops adorned with sparkling decorations and shelves brimming with exclusive Disney merchandise. Gift-seekers weave through crowds, eyes twinkling as…
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Disney Experiences Shares Their Commitment to Giving
Disney Experiences believes that everything they do to make magic can also make a difference. That’s why they give food, books, toys and their time to help those in need all year long. Magic comes in all sizes, from simple acts of kindness to grand gestures of generosity and they are so grateful for the cast, Disney VoluntEARs, and…
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Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks Spectacular to Be Offered Twice at Disneyland on New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve at Disneyland Resort is one of THE places to be. The park comes to life with a festive spirit as guests couple the magic of Disney with the magic of the new year. Many people make it an annual tradition to make the trek down to The Happiest Place on Earth! to…
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A Holiday Trip – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #690
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the Geeks have just returned from experiencing the holidays at Walt Disney World Resort. They talk about the highlights of the holiday offerings of their trip, the debut of Luminous – The Symphony of Us, and other Disney news throughout the course of this episode. There are also a…
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Haunted Mansion Holiday Closing Date Revealed
The closing date for Haunted Mansion Holiday for this holiday season at the Disneyland Resort is now known. The last day to experience this attraction before it disappears for the year will be January 21, 2024. Following this, Jack Skellington, Zero, Sally, and the rest of the Nightmare Before Christmas visitors will be saying goodbye.…
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Disneyland Resort and Northgate González Market Bring Holiday Magic to Anaheim Residents
(Anaheim, Calif.) Dec. 11, 2023 — Disneyland Resort and Northgate González Market are joining forces to bring holiday cheer to residents at community events throughout December in support of three Anaheim nonprofit organizations: Anaheim Independencia Family Resource Center, Anaheim Family YMCA and Project S.A.Y. (Support Anaheim’s Youth). The series of community events kicked off on Dec. 7…
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GUIDE: Everything You Need to Know About Making Reservations to Visit the Disneyland Resort
Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort are required to have two things to be able to enter: a valid ticket/Magic Key and also a reservation. While this system has been in place since the reopening of the Disneyland Resort after the pandemic, it still can be confusing for some. Below is a look at how this…
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Beast’s Library Closes at Disney California Adventure
Beast’s Library, an attraction that allowed guests to enter the world of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Beauty and the Beast has closed in Disney California Adventure. Found in the Disney Animation building, there were magical elements of the film found, including the magical rose. There was also an experience where guests can find out what…
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Why Disneyland Chefs at Goofy’s Kitchen are Creating Festive Plant-Based Menu Items
Chef Kameron Trevino, who works at the Disneyland Hotel, is one of three Disneyland Resort chefs selected to take part in the first-ever Sustainable Culinary Fellowship program created by the environmental sustainability team. The year-long program focuses on menu development, sourcing and partner engagement as well as waste reduction. The chefs are working toward the company goal…
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Disneyland Candlelight Ceremony “Paw-sitive” Experience For Cast Member and Service Dog
The annual Candlelight Ceremony at Disneyland is special to many people. Every year, Cast Members audition and are beyond thrilled when they get chosen to be a part of the Disney Cast Choir. For one Cast Member, performing in Candlelight was very special. Kayla Cortez sang brightly on the iconic Main Street, U.S.A., train station…
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Walker Williams – Making a Difference With Kindness
On World Kindness Day, Daps Magic shared the story of cast member Walker Williams. He is making a difference not just on stage at Disneyland, but also backstage through acts of kindness. In fact, it is a personal mission for him. Today we go further in depth on what exactly Walker is doing to make…