Tag: Disneyland
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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…
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5 Tips to Safely Surviving Disneyland in the Heat
by Jessica Prell As the Diamond Celebrating begins at Disneyland, so does the warm weather (no really, it’s suppose to get hot soon)! Mix this weather in with all the new things to do at Disneyland (Matterhorn, Paint the Night, new fireworks…FOOD) and you get: super hot, LONG, days…can I hear a “duh”? DUH! However,…
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Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Returns for 45th Season
Today marks the first day of performances for the 2015 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. Under the direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy, the band will be appearing in both Disney California Adventure and Disneyland throughout the afternoon and into the evening. The band is comprised of 21 young musicians from colleges and universities from around…
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Welcome Back Maleficent? – Geeks Corner – Episode 437
Welcome to Geeks Corner! These week there is a lot going on as we geek out about a lot of different things going on around the world of Disney. This begins with a potential Maleficent sequel. What will it be? Then there is Halloween… what should Disneyland do to celebrate Halloween during the 60th Anniversary? D23…
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10 Tips For Taking a Toddler to Disneyland
10 Tips for Taking a Toddler to Disneyland As the summer crowds and heat start to descend on Disneyland during an already busy 60th Celebration, I want to give you some tips for a day (or a few hours) with a toddler at Disneyland. Now, let me preface this by saying that I do not…
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Happy Birthday Donald Duck! – Geeks Corner – Episode 436
Happy Birthday Donald Duck! it’s hard to believe that you are already 81 years old! This week on Geeks Corner, we must give a hat tip to our favorite duck and wish him all the best. It also is a week full of chatter about the Tony’s, Jurassic World, American Hogwarts, and we cannot forget…
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Blue Bayou Restaurant’s Vegetarian Portobello Mushroom & Couscous Macque Choux at Disneyland Park
The Blue Bayou, located inside of Disneyland Park in New Orleans Square, is home to one of the best themed dining locations in the resort. Great lighting, excellent service and the best part, guests are pretty much in the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. Let’s not forget the awesome food. When it comes down to…
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It’s Disneyland’s 60th, Now What!?- Geeks Corner – Episode 435
Disneyland’s 60th has arrived and now is in full swing at the Disneyland Resort. After all the craziness of the 24 hour day and media event, it’s time to start looking at some of the other elements of Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration. This week on Geeks Corner, that is exactly what happens… along with some other…
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A Look Back at Some Disneyland Opening Day Artifacts from the Walt Disney Archives
Disneyland is celebrating 60 years of magic. With all the glitz and glamor, it is fun to look back and see how Disneyland has grown through the last 6 decades. The opening of the Disneyland Forever! fireworks spectacular reminds guests of how Disneyland was once a grove of orange trees that a man with a dream walked…
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The Magicians Behind World of Color – Celebrate! – An Interview With Imagineers Chuck Davis, Jason Badger, and a Fountain
Thousands of guests are now able to see World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney each night. As the water and effects light up the sky, it is incredibly easy to get caught up in the magic of it all and forget that behind every great magic trick, there is a magician.…
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Time to Geek Out About Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary! – Geeks Corner – Episode 434
Disneyland is celebrating it’s 60th Anniversary. Things began with a big 24 hour Disney day kicking off Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary. This Diamond Celebration has new decorations, new costumes, new merchandise, and new shows. This week, the focus is mainly on the new entertainment that has come to the Disneyland Resort for the 60th anniversary. Here…
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It’s Time for Disneyland Diamond Days! – Mr. DAPs interviews Disneyland Ambassador Jessica Bernard
Disneyland Diamond Days are upon us and that means you have the opportunity to win a lot of really cool prizes or experiences as Disneyland celebrates 60 years of magic. I recently had the opportunity to interview Disneyland Ambassador Jessica Bernard about the sweepstakes and I can tell you, this is going to be awesome.…
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Top 5 Things About Disneyland Resort’s 24-Hour Day
This past weekend, thousands took part in Disneyland Resort’s 24-hour day which kicked off the Diamond Celebration. With 60 years to look at back, that meant it was time to celebrate in the parks with an event filled day. In this case, event filled days! The resort hosted a variety of events for all to…
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Minnie Joins Mickey and the Red Car Trolley News Boys
Minnie Mouse can now be seen with Mickey Mouse and the Red Car Trolley News Boys on Buena Vista Street daily. With so many things going on with Disneyland’s 60th anniversary celebration, it would be easy to miss some of the many additions to some of the entertainment offerings at the Disneyland Resort. During the…
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Disneyland Kicks off 24 Hour Day and 60th Anniversary With Multitudes of Friends
Disneyland has officially kicked off its 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration with the beginning of a 24 hour celebration at the Disneyland Resort. This morning, Main Street, USA and beyond was packed with fans eager to be among the first to enter Disneyland or Disney California Adventure for this historic day. Some people began lining up…
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Paint the Night and Disneyland Forever Light Up the Night at Disneyland
Disneyland has unveiled its two newest nighttime spectacular shows for the first time to guests. After a welcome by Chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger, an evening of nighttime magic began. The event showcased Paint the Night, the newest nighttime parade at the Disneyland Resort, and also Disneyland Forever, a beautiful…
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Carousel of Progress – DAPs From The Past
The last part of our look at Tomorrowland film attractions, this one pays an homage to the forward thinking of the film and Walt Disney’s legacy. The World’s Fair Carousel of Progress premiered at the 1964-65 World’s Fair in New York. General Electric had commissioned Walt Disney to create an attraction to show off their…
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Review of Disneyland Music From Walt Disney Records Legacy Collection
If there is anything I would claim to collect from Disney parks it is music. Over the years I have accumulated a lot of albums from Disneyland, Walt Disney World, even the parks overseas. When Disney announced that a new album would be released for Disneyland’s 60th anniversary, I was ready to grab it. When…
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VIDEO: Making Of: “Paint the Night” Drum Unit
Disney’s nighttime parade “Paint the Night” is almost here. On May 22 guests in attendance at Disneyland Park will get the chance to see this ever so shining parade. With lights, music and more, the parade will truly leave you in awe. Leading the parade out in front is that of the Tinker Bell and…
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New Tunes Coming For Five & Dime, Red Car Trolley News Boys, and Dapper Dans for Disneyland 60th
The Disneyland 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration begins on Friday May 22, 2015. There has been a lot of attention given to new fireworks, parades, and World of Color. These aren’t the only shows that will be receiving some new sparkles. In Disneyland, the Dapper Dans will be adding a new song to their repertoire specifically…
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PeopleMover – DAPs From The Past
One of the most beloved attractions that appeared at Disneyland was the PeopleMover. Starting as the WEDWay PeopleMover, this slow moving ride took visitors above Tomorrowland from 1967 to 1995. The famed attraction didn’t start out at Disneyland, and it didn’t stay at Disneyland either. The PeopleMover was first known as the Magic Skyway. The…
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it’s a small world – DAPs From The Past
Today will start a three day look at attractions that are in the Tomorrowland film. It’s a look at some attractions that are still around to some extent, but we’re looking at their histories. All of this will lead up to the opening of the film. So, enjoy the first installment! “it’s a small world”…
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Grizzly Peak Airfield Opens at Disney California Adventure
Grizzly Peak Airfield is now open to guests visiting Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. The newly re-themed area heralds back to the 1950’s-1960’s America and the love of camping in National Parks. The area includes a new look for Soarin’ Over California, Humphrey’s Service and Supplies store, Mt. Muir Lookout Tower, and Smokejumpers…