Tag: Disneyland
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Disneyland, Dino, Remakes, and Ants! – Geeks Corner – Episode 442
This week on Geeks Corner the show starts off with a recap the Disneyland 60th Anniversary Celebration (https://www.dapsmagic.com/2015/07/18/the-july-17-celebration-of-disneylands-60th/). Following this it is time to chat about Ant-Man. Have you seen it yet? If so, what did you think? Next, there are a couple more live-action Disney remakes in the works. Aladdin is getting a prequel…
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Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary – July 17, 2015
On July 17, 2015 Disneyland celebrated it’s 60th Anniversary. The day began with a short and sweet ceremony in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at 10:00 AM. It was hosted by Disneyland President Michael Colglazier. It included the announcement of the the Million Dollar Dazzle where $1 million will be donated to local charities by the…
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360 Degree Videos of Disney Favorites
At DAPs Magic we geek out easily over a couple of things: technology and Disney. YouTube has recently allowed for a unique experience which is having 360 degree video to interact with through the YouTube app and Chrome browsers. Disney has unique experiences that immerse guests in environments and stories. If you’re like some of…
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Event Recap: D23 Celebrates Disneyland, USA
For Disneyland’s 60th anniversary, D23 played host to a special presentation to commemorate Disneyland’s 60th anniversary. Taking place on the day it first opened to the public, the presentation was held in the Main Street Opera House, home of Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, which was also celebrating its 50th year at the park. The…
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The July 17 Celebration of Disneyland’s 60th
One of the most anticipated events has come and gone yesterday. Disneyland’s 60th anniversary brought a huge celebration not just to the park but the whole resort! Guests began lining up in the Toy Story Parking Lot bus loading early in the morning. At about 5:30 am, the lines were escorted into the esplanade to…
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Disneyland 60th Countdown – The 50th Anniversary
We’re counting down to the official Disneyland 60th day, July 17, 2015. And we continue the countdown with a look at possibly the biggest anniversary so far: the 50th. The 60th is fun, and full of festive entertainment, but the 50th may be the grandaddy of them all. The anniversary started months before July as…
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Disneyland 60th Countdown – 55 Years Old
As you can tell from the countdown, we aren’t going in chronological order for leading up to the 60th. These are some of the more personal ones for me to lead up to the 60th. Today is covering a special one for me, but we’ll get to why in a bit. It was 5 years…
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UPDATED! Shanghai Disneyland Details Unveiled
THERE’S AN UPDATE BELOW THIS GENERAL OVERVIEW! AND WE HAVE SPECIFIC DETAILS ON RIDES AND LANDS . Disney CEO Bob Iger has just unveiled what to expect at Shanghai Disneyland in a special presentation in China. Since breaking ground in 2011 there has not been a lot known about this new theme park, save for…
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Disneyland 60th Countdown – The Surprise at the 56th
The countdown to the official 60th is still going, and today we look at surprises that can happen during the anniversaries of Disneyland. It was the day where the park turned 56. Not a very momentous occasion in the scheme of epic anniversaries, but Disneyland always marks its birthday with a celebration. This time they…
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Ride and Music Mashups – Haunted Mansion and Big Thunder
I’m a huge fan of Disney park music. Listening to soundtracks takes me to the respective rides that I enjoy. I can place exactly where I’m at when I’m listening to certain musical cues. It always makes a ride better than without it. But, what if attractions had a different soundtrack? What effect would it…
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Disneyland 60th Countdown – The One Before the 60th
As we continue the Disneyland 60th countdown for getting to July 17, 2015, we look at last year’s anniversary day. This momentous 59th occasion seemed like it would maybe be the same as other years, but something was presented that would set up for this year. We all knew it was going to be the…
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Disneyland 60th Countdown – 58th and History of the Park
The second of countdowns to the official 60th anniversary, and today we bring what happened just a couple of years ago. Disneyland’s 58th year was marked with something called Limited Time Magic. Throughout the year were small events that beckoned visitors to the park. Among the Limited Time Magic were things like a Golden Horseshoe…
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Disneyland 60th Countdown – 44th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt
Kicking off a countdown to bring us to Disneyland’s official 60th anniversary, we present the 44th anniversary! Yes! That epic 44th annivers…..wait, 44th? Disneyland is known for celebrating its actual anniversary day with a little something each year. I love pointing this one out not just because of its obscurity, but also for the great…
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Anaheim Votes On Disneyland’s $1 Billion Investment
The Anaheim City Council held a meeting to hear on sides and vote on Disney investing $1 billion into the Disneyland Resort. Where this is a big vote it means that an expiring ban on having a “gate tax” on Disneyland tickets would be extended another 30 years. The start of this agreement was in 1996…
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I’ve Got a Dream! – Geeks Corner – Episode 440
Check out Amanda Jane’s awesome designs at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/byAmandaJane This week on Geeks Corner we have Amanda Jane Designs creator, Amanda Jane. She joins Mr. DAPs, Johnny 5, and Hayley the Hatter as they chat about Disneyland’s 60th anniversary Disney Side Dapper Day on July 17, 2015 (https://www.dapsmagic.com/2015/07/01/disneyland-park-guests-to-show-off-their-1955-disney-side-on-july-17/). They continue on to chat about the Playmation demo…
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USAF and Marines Dazzle the Disneyland Resort for Independence Day Weekend
On the Fourth of July the Disneyland Resort is one of the most patriotic places to visit. It has the most fantastic fireworks (or water works if you prefer to watch World of Color’s patriotic presentation). It has the best music. It has the best guest performers as well. This year, the United States Air Force…
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Blaine Gibson Passes Away At 97
You may not know the name well, but you know the work. Blaine Gibson was responsible for many of the faces found at the Disney Resorts. Most famously he was created the Partners statues at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The Disney Animation Research Library reported July 5, 2015 of Gibson’s…
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‘Dreamers & Doers’ Program Heading to the Disneyland Resort this Fall
The Disneyland Resort is seeking high school students that have a made a strong and positive impact in their school and community. Disney Parks Blog announced the program titled “Dreamers & Doers” will head to the Disneyland Resort. The program itself has taken part at the Walt Disney World Resort for the last 30 years…
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Disney’s $1 Billion Question – Geeks Corner – Episode 439
It seems that each week there is more and more going on around the Walt Disney Company. This week it was announced that Disney and Anaheim are considering a deal where Disney would invest $1 Billion into the Disneyland Resort and parking areas in exchange for the avoidance of a gate tax (https://www.dapsmagic.com/2015/06/26/disney-wants-to-invest-1-billion-into-disneyland). The big question…
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VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Peter Pan’s Flight | Disneyland
Now that Peter Pan’s Flight in Disneyland Park is officially open after a lengthy refurbishment, guests can once again enjoy Tinker Bell’s pixie dust. Disney Parks Blog gave viewers a behind the scenes look of the refurbished attraction. After all the hard work, time and dedication from Disney Imagineers, the attraction looks better than ever.…
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Peter Pan Takes Flight Again At Disneyland
Peter Pan’s Flight is one of the opening day attractions for Disneyland. That means it’s about 60 years old. This week it has reopened after a lengthy refurbishment with some touch ups and new effects. The first thing noticed, for me, was carpet. Yes, carpet. On the loading floor is some nice carpet. I don’t…
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Disney Wants To Invest $1 Billion Into Disneyland
Yesterday, the OC Register released an article saying that Disney wants to invest $1 billion into the Disneyland Resort with expansions in order to extend the no tax on tickets for another 30 years. Currently there is no tax on tickets, but this policy from Anaheim is set to expire next year (we posted an…
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Summer Arrives at Disneyland – Geeks Corner – Episode 438
Summer has officially arrived at Disneyland. That means it is hot. That also means the return of the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band! This week on Geeks Corner it’s time to geek out about the band (https://www.dapsmagic.com/2015/06/18/disneyland-resort-all-american-college-band-returns-for-45th-season/). It’s also time to chat about Inside Out and the Inside Out pre-parade (https://www.dapsmagic.com/2015/06/19/disney-pixars-inside-out-arrives-at-the-disneyland-resort/) that can now be…
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Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration Cake Tribute at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa
The Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration is in full swing. The parks are all decked out, dazzling and all. To add more charm to the celebration, guests can find a pretty sweet icon in Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa lobby. A replica of the diamond decorated Sleeping Beauty castle, in cake form, is out for all…