Tag: Disneyland
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Thoughts on Ten Years of DAPs Magic – Mr. DAPs
Ten years ago today we started what would become DAPs Magic. As I sit here at Starbucks ten years later it is hard to wrap my mind about how much has happened during the decade of DAPs. A lot has changed, but some has stayed the same. Today I’m just going to share some thoughts…
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10 Years of Daps Magic – Murray’s Thoughts
Today marks 10 years of Daps Magic. Time flies when you’re having fun. Although I’ve not been part of the site for all 10 years, it’s already been a great journey. It was almost 4 years ago that I met Mr. Daps through mutual friends at Disneyland. He told me about this site, and I…
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2013 Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort
The most magical time of year, Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort combines the magic of Disney with the magic of Christmas. Here are videos that highlight some of the best moments of the season around the Resort. Enjoy!
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Billy Hill and the Hillbillies
Billy Hill and the Hillbillies entertained guests at the Disneyland Resort for over two decades. A musical/variety/comedy group, their music ranged from bluegrass classics like the Orange Blossom Special, classic rock, the Beatles, Elvis, and even Disney music! They began their Disneyland career in Critter Country before moving to the Golden Horseshoe Saloon. They ended their run…
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2013 Disney Stories Countdown #3: Limited Time Magic
Continuing the top 2013 Disney stories countdown, here is the third top. Limited Time Magic was the promotion for the US Disney Parks and featured anything from shows to giveaways, and even some character greetings. Perhaps controversial because of what was offered when, it was fun to go to many of the events. These were…
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Candy Cane Giveaway for Annual Passholders
As a part of ‘Limited Time Magic’, Annual Passholders are invited to receive handmade candy canes. This Sunday, December 22 at 8:00 AM, distribution of candy canes will begin at the Opera House located on Main Street. There is no need for registration, just an active Annual Pass and one candy cane per passholder. Candy…
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Kurt Russell and Blair Underwood Narrate Disneyland’s Candlelight Ceremony
Candlelight Ceremony – Silent Night Guests visiting Disneyland this last weekend were treated to the story of Christmas being told by a nearly 600 voice choir, orchestra, handbells, and celebrity narrators. This year, the narrators were Blair Underwood (Saturday) and Kurt Russell (Sunday). The performances happened on both Saturday and Sunday nights at 5:30 and…
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Candlelight Ceremony Returns to the Disneyland Resort
Tonight in Town Square the story of Christmas will be told with the help of choirs, orchestra, trumpeters, handbells, and a celebrity narrator for Disneyland’s Candlelight Ceremony. This holiday tradition at the Disneyland Resort dates back to 1958 and is returning just tonight and tomorrow night after an extended run last year. Through the years…
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The Santa Clause Annual Passholder Screening
This Thursday December 12, Annual Passholders are invited to view film The Santa Clause at the Opera House inside of Disneyland. See what happens when a regular man switches places with Santa. There will be two showings of this film; 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Each showing will last approximately 97 minutes. Wristbands: Starting at…
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Shanghai Disneyland: “Garden of the Twelve Friends”
Shanghai Disneyland has its first corporate partner. With this partnership also comes some new artwork giving yet another glimpse at what the future Disneyland park will look like in Shanghai. The announcement was made yesterday for the corporate partnership with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and Shanghai Disneyland. “Since the opening of Disneyland in…
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Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies Play Knott’s Berry Farm for New Years Eve
If you wanted a little hillbilly mixed into your New Years Eve celebration, then Knott’s Berry Farm is the place you will want to be. The following announcement was posted on Kirk Wall and the Hillbillies facebook fan page: Join Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies (formerly known as Bill Hill & The Hillbillies and…
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The Billys Get a New Name – Kirk Wall and the Hillbillies
Billy Hill and the Hillbillies will no longer be performing at the Disneyland Resort after January 6, 2014. This retirement has been disappointing for many Disney fans who have loved Billy Hill and the Hillbillies for the last two decades. While the band may not continue to play at Disneyland, it will continue to exist…
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‘Tis the Season for Candy Canes
The long standing tradition of creating candy canes at the Disneyland Resort has once again returned. Starting back in 1965, the distribution of the beloved handmade candy cane began at the Resort. Since then, guests have been coming back for more of this holiday treat. This wholehearted and labor intense process of creating the candy…
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Disney Recipes: Champurrado Casero – Disneyland Park
The holidays bring lots of special treats to the Disneyland Resort. These treats add another dimension of magic to any trip to the Disneyland Resort (or any other Disney Theme Park). One of these treats to add that magical layer to your palate is Champurrado Casero. This year, you can bring some of the magic…
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Sweet Holiday Treats at the Disneyland Resort
This holiday season at the Disneyland Resort, over 25 different treat offerings will be available for guests to enjoy. Starting in December, you will be able to try a delicious gourmet caramel apple covered in dark chocolate with a hint of peppermint oil. Added to the tops of the apple will be decorative red and…
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Annual Passholder Holiday Presentation Event
This Tuesday November 26, Annual Passholders are invited to join Disney historian and artist, Stacia Martin, with a presentation about past Disneyland Park holiday events. Learn more about the history of the holidays being celebrated at the Resort. Presentations will be held at the Opera House on Main Street inside Disneyland at 6:00 PM and 8:00…
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Delicious Thanksgiving ‘Limited Time Magic’ Holiday Food Offers
Celebrate the season of delicious Thanksgiving food this year at the Disneyland Resort as a part of ‘Limited Time Magic’. From November 24 through December 1, guests can enjoy the flavors of the holiday at many of the Resort’s food locations. Inside of Disneyland, stop by the Jolly Holiday Bakery for a warm pumpkin spice…
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Jingle Cruise ‘Limited Time Magic’ Attraction Poster
Starting on November 22, guests at the Disneyland Resort can get a chance to take home a commemorative attraction mini-poster of the Jingle Cruise. While supplies last, Disneyland guests can find the posters at the Oasis Courtyard near the exit of the attraction. Be sure to take home some ‘Limited Time Magic’ with you this…
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Stitch Joins Mickey and the Magical Map and Mickey Gets a New Outfit
Guests enjoying Mickey and the Magical Map on Thursday November 21, 2013 may have noticed a few changes in the show. The first and most dramatic was that Stitch now joined the cast during the Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride segment of the show. The second change came at the end of the show after Mickey…
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Happy 85th Birthday, Mickey Mouse!
Today marks a very special occasion. It’s my birthday. Okay, so that’s not such a special occasion to post an article about. The even more special thing is that it’s Mickey Mouse’s birthday. How is it his birthday? Well, 85 years ago the first sound cartoon premiered on November 18. This cartoon starred a certain…
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The Power of the Fountains – A Look Behind the Magic of World of Color – Winter Dreams
On November 14, 2013 I had the opportunity to visit Disney California Adventure for the premiere of World of Color – Winter Dreams. The show is beautiful and has a classic Christmas feel about it. The choir at the beginning is simply stunning and the effects throughout were, to be cliche, magical. Steve Davison and…
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Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade 2013 Taping
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Jaytasmic Last weekend, Disneyland Park filmed its segments for this year’s Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade which airs on ABC Christmas morning. This television special always features Disney’s most popular characters and showcases the newest characters and theme park attractions. Well known celebrities and performers are always invited to…
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Bye Bye, Billy Hill and the Hillbillies – Popular Band Leaving Disneyland
For two decades Disneyland fans have delighted in “buck teeth,” violin bows getting stuck in the nose, classic rock sung as if they were country/bluegrass songs, and of course the Orange Blossom Special’s “train thang.“ On January 6, 2014 this will all come to an end. Yesterday the Disney Parks Blog announced the “retirement” of Billy…
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Olaf the Snowman Comes to Disneyland with Anna and Elsa
Guests visiting Disneyland can now meet the already popular new snowman Olaf. Olaf the snowman can be found greeting guests from atop the cottage that Elsa and Anna reside in. This makes for a much more enjoyable wait for guests as they wait to meet the Frozen characters in Fantasyland. Olaf the Snowman, Anna, and…