Tag: Disneyland
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Holiday Treats Arrive at Happiest Place on Earth
The holidays officially begin at the Disneyland Resort on November 13, 2026. But that won’t stop the Happiest Place on Earth from getting into the spirit of the season a little early. Snow is on Sleeping Beauty Castle, decorations are popping up throughout the resort, and merchandise can be found in a variety of stores.…
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New Frozen Drink Station Opens on Main Street, USA, at Disneyland
A new frozen drink station has opened at Disneyland at the end of Main Street, USA. Found at Refreshment Corner, this station has been closed while work was being done. It reopened today with three new flavors. These frozen drinks come in a 16-ounce cup and are $7.49, and discounts apply. These drinks make for…
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New Seating Area Opens at Disneyland’s Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree
A new seating area has opened at the Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree. This area is found on the lower level of the restaurant, underneath the deck that wraps back around the building. It continues the theme of the Country Bears that is found throughout the restaurant. It also adds some fun Easter Eggs and nods…
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GUIDE: 2026 Disneyland Resort Candy Cane Dates (Updated)
The dates when candy canes will be made and sold at the Disneyland Resort. This popular offering has been a tradition for many people for many years. These candy canes are handmade and hand-pulled at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. People eagerly await details on when to make the trek to The Happiest Place on…
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The Stage Is Set for Holiday Filming at Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle
Guests visiting Disneyland on Monday morning discovered that there is more than just snow decorating Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland. In front of the castle, staging has been set up for filming Christmas specials for ABC. The stage appeared to be set for filming a performer and band in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Traditionally,…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Gives Up-Close Look at Haunted Mansion Sculptures
Walt Disney Imagineering is taking a close look at some of the sculptures made for the Haunted Mansion. Imagineer Jack Ferges created these sculptures. This was done when Jack worked in the WED model shop in the 1960s. During this time, he helped bring the early version of the attraction to life. As a sculptor,…
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Disney Imagination Halloween Magic – GEEKS CORNER #838
Welcome to Geeks Corner! On this special episode, join Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear as they geek out about the week’s Disney and positive stuff! This week, they also add some Halloween magic to the show as they reveal their Halloween costumes for 2026! While all this happens, the conversation covers the Disney Imagination for…
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More New Paint Style Revealed in Disneyland’s Tomorrowland As More Scrims Come Down
Earlier this year, D23: The Ultimate Disney Event revealed that Disneyland would get a new Tomorrowland. Shortly after, some scrims appeared, blocking a couple of walls in the land. When they came down, a new paint pattern was revealed near the Little Green Men Store Command. Shortly after, more scrims could be seen covering walls…
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Mad Tea Party Reopens After Refurbishment at Disneyland
The Mad Tea Party has reopened in Fantasyland at Disneyland. It closed in the middle of September and then reopened on October 16th. When it reopened, there was a new digital wait board. There are also new lanterns hanging above the attraction. The attraction looks great, especially at night. Friend of Daps Magic Spencer stopped…
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Indiana Jones Adventure Gets Reopening Date at Disneyland
Fans passing through Adventureland at Disneyland over the last month have seen walls in front of Indiana Jones Adventure. In September, the attraction closed for an extended refurbishment without a reopening date being known. Now, a reopening date has appeared on the Disneyland website. According to the attraction page, the attraction will reopen on October…
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Snow Falls on Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland
Every year, Disney fans eagerly await the arrival of snow on the roof of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland. This always seems to come earlier than one would expect. However, it generally happens in mid-October. This year is no different. On Monday, October 12, 2026, the first signs of snow appeared on Sleeping Beauty Castle…
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Haunted Mansion Holiday | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 5, 2001
On this day in 2001, Haunted Mansion Holiday opened officially at Disneyland. The seasonal overlay was the third to debut at the resort after the Country Bear Christmas Special and “it’s a small world” Holiday. Inspired by Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas,’ the overlay follows the events of the film, as Jack Skellington brings…
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Disney & DOLE Celebrate 50 Year Collaboration With Hoa Aloha Float at Disneyland
In 1976, DOLE became the sponsor for Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland. At the time, pineapple juice and fresh pineapple spears were sold. Fast forward ten years, and in 1986, the DOLE Whip arrived at Disneyland. Decades later, this (and variations of it) is a fan favorite for guests at Disneyland and Magic…
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GUIDE: Surviving the Heat at the Disneyland Resort
Southern California and the Disneyland Resort are currently in the midst of a fairly powerful heat wave, especially for October. With temperatures forecasted around 100 degrees Fahrenheit, it can be difficult to enjoy the Happiest Place on Earth while dealing with the heat. It isn’t impossible, however. Below is a guide for getting the most…
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Nightmare Before Christmas Enchanted Evening | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 3, 2001
On this day in 2001, Disneyland hosted the “Nightmare Before Christmas Enchanted Evening” before the debut of Haunted Mansion Holiday. Attendees experienced a panel of filmmakers and artists like Henry Selick, Chris Sarandon, and Steve Davison before getting an exclusive preview of the attraction. Guests entered lotteries to purchase limited-edition merchandise such as pins, artwork,…
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New Pin Vending Machines Appear at Disneyland Resort
A new way to collect pins has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. This comes in the form of pin vending machines. On Thursday, these new vending machines were spotted in three locations throughout the Disneyland Resort by a friend of Daps Magic, Spencer. These new vending machines provide guests with the opportunity to purchase orbs…
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Walls Come Down Around Adventureland Bazaar at Disneyland
Fans who have visited Disneyland recently may have noticed that walls and scrims have been up around the Adventureland Bazaar. In the last week, the scrims came down and revealed the upper level of the Bazaar. In the last couple of days, the walls were also removed. With these now gone, a new look for…
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Enjoy It While You Can – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
By its middle years, the Disney Decade was not quite living up to the high expectations that had been set by all the breathless hype. Despite this, 1996 was something of a banner year for Disneyland, particularly for its summer entertainment schedule. If only the venerable Disneyland Guidemap had kept pace. Incredibly enough, with all…
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A New Skywalker? – GEEKS CORNER #835
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks try some fun with technology (you can decide if it works). Along the way, they discuss Star Wars, Darkwing Duck, Bluey’s Best Day Ever!, and Zombie Captain America at D23 Night at Oogie Boogie Bash. This is a fun show that seems to go all over the…
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Updated Shorter ‘Bluey’s Best Day Ever’ Show Debuts at Disneyland
An updated show has debuted at Disneyland as part of Bluey’s Best Day Ever! This show replaces two shows that premiered earlier this year at the Fantasyland Theatre. The new show is a little over 20 minutes long, which is about half the length of the original two shows. The highlight moments from the two…
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Disneyland Flag Raising | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 23, 2001
On this day in 2001, Disneyland hosted a flag-raising ceremony as American flags returned to full staff in the wake of the September 11 attacks. A large crowd gathered in Town Square before the Disneyland Band opened the event with patriotic Sousa marches. Disney CEO Michael Eisner and Disneyland President Cynthia Harriss made remarks celebrating…
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Character Dining is Returning to Disneyland’s Plaza Inn
Since mid-August, the Breakfast in the Park with Minnie and Friends has not been offered at Disneyland’s Plaza Inn Restaurant. This will be changing soon. The character dining at Plaza Inn will be returning on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Reservations are currently available on the Disneyland app and website. This could change very soon, as…
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New Penny Press Machines Popping Up Around Disneyland Resort
Recently, Daps Magic has been noticing the disappearance of penny press machines around the Disneyland Resort. Earlier this week, a large number of the penny presses had been removed from the parks, Downtown Disney District, and Disneyland Resort hotels. Only a handful of them remained by mid-week. On Friday, the trend of disappearance was observed…
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Magic Happens Floats Return to Disneyland Ahead of Performances
At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, it was announced that Magic Happens will return to Disneyland’s parade route in 2027. The parade will return next summer to the Happiest Place on Earth. An exact date has not been announced at this point. What has been revealed is that the floats for the parade have…