Tag: Disneyland
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Space Mountain Reopens With New Exterior Lighting
Space Mountain at Disneyland has been undergoing a refurbishment that lasted over a month. When it reopened, fans were delighted to see that at night it was sporting a new and beautiful lighting package. With hues of purple and gold, it is reminiscent of the colors that once were found throughout Tomorrowland in the late…
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Imagination Left in the World – Day Seven – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
“Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” – Walt Disney You’ve probably heard this quote before. It tends to be thrown around pretty freely in the Disney community, often to justify the closure of something in the parks to make way for…
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Jungle Cruise Skippers Take the Cruise on Dry Land at Disneyland
Jungle Cruise Skippers made their humor even dryer while their attraction is currently closed. This was done by using their dry humor on land cruises instead of on board their boats. They could be found out in front of the attraction making guests laugh while the attraction is worked on. Daps Magic team member Angela…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Day Six – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
Since it opened in 2019, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has been a favorite destination of mine. With the addition of new characters in the last couple of years, it has only gotten better. This year, in particular, has been very fun to visit Batuu with the addition of more characters from a galaxy far, far…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates Cast Members With 50 and 55 Years of Service
The Disneyland Resort recently celebrated the careers of cast members who have worked at the resort for 50 and 55 years. The celebration took place in the Golden Horseshoe and honored these magic makers. The Disney Parks Blog shared a little bit about them and their careers. Check out their stories here:
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Wondrous Journeys – Day Five – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
Today I’m going to continue with things I’m thankful for that happened over the summer at the Disneyland Resort. In this case it is the fireworks spectacular Wondrous Journeys. It debuted earlier in the years a part of the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. The celebration of Disney100 kicked off at the Disneyland…
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FIRST LOOK: Adventureland Treehouse at Disneyland
The Adventureland Treehouse at Disneyland officially opens on November 10th, with a Magic Key preview the day before. Ahead of the opening of this icon in Adventureland, Disneyland Resort has shared a video and photos of this renovated treehouse. The treehouse has some new magical features, including an animatronic ostrich and also some wonderful call…
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Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Report – November 1, 2023
Welcome back to the Disneyland Refurbishment Report. There is a lot happening, and even though most of the focus will be on the holiday transformation, there are still some refurbishments happening. We start along the Rivers of America and Fowler’s Harbor where the extensive Mark Twain Riverboat refurbishment continues. From there, we make our way…
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GEEK EATS: Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Foods
The holidays are almost at the Disneyland Resort. Starting on November 10th, there will be plenty of holiday merriment to enjoy around the Disneyland Resort. This includes, decorations, entertainment, and of course food and beverages! Ahead of the start of this merry season, Disney has shared the different food and beverage offerings that will be…
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GEEK EATS: Disney Festival of Holidays Food Offerings at Disney California Adventure
Disney Festival of Holidays is almost upon us! With the return of this holiday tradition there will be plenty of entertainment (including Phat Cat Swinger), holiday merchandise, experiences, and of course food! Ahead of the return of Disney Festival of Holidays to Disney California Adventure, Disney has shared a look at what will be available…
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How Many Disney Parks Are There?
Featuring iconic attractions, characters and events, each Disney theme park is a world of its own. In total, 12 Disney theme parks make up the six Disney Resorts in North America, Europe and Asia, and every park offers its own unique blend of entertainment, imagination and adventure. What are the six Disney Resorts? Disney’s six…
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Disneyland Magic Key Holders To Get First Look at Adventureland Treehouse
Disneyland Magic Key Holders can get a first look at the Adventureland Treehouse at Disneyland during a special preview on Thursday, November 9, according to Scott Gustin on X, formerly Twitter. The Adventureland Treehouse, inspired by Walt Disney’s Swiss Family Robinson, will officially open to all guests on Friday, November 10. The preview will be…
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New Old Boats Appear in Adventureland – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Some changes at Disneyland are so abrupt or momentous or large that they cannot be missed when they are happening, and the change itself is long remembered. Other changes, more subtle and instantly familiar, are soon forgotten. In October, 1993, Disneyland’s venerable Jungle Cruise rolled out the first subtle change in a years-long makeover that…
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Iconic Disneyland Resort Voices Bid Farewell
Since 1991, you have heard the voice of Bill Rogers as the official voice of Disneyland. Since 2012, you have heard the voice of Camille Dixon as the official voice of Disney California Adventure. Soon, these iconic voices will no longer be heard at the Disneyland Resort. They are moving on to new projects due…
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Photos/Video: Downtown Disney District Construction Update – October 22, 2023
It’s time to take another look at the progress being made on the Downtown Disney District transformation. In just a matter of weeks, there will be a new stage and viewing lawn open on the west end of the Downtown Disney District. On the stage there will also be a new sculpture by Nikkolas Smith.…
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Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Report – October 25, 2023
Welcome to this week’s Disneyland Refurbishment Report. This report will look a bit different. There are some updates regarding refurbishments, but the biggest updates this week have to do with the transformation that’s happening at the Disneyland Resort as they prepare to welcome in the holiday season on November 10. The Mark Twain Riverboat continues…
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New Star Wars Holiday Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland
There is new Star Wars holiday merchandise to be found at Disneyland. The merchandise was found by the Daps Magic team on Sunday in Tomorrowland in The Star Trader. The Star Trader can be found at the exit of Star Tours – The Adventure Continues. It is also near the exit of Space Mountain. Some…
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Disneyland Guests Take Final Cruise on it’s a small world Before Holiday Overlay
On Sunday, October 22, guests at the Disneyland Resort took their final cruises aboard the happiest cruise that ever sailed for the last time before it closed to make way for its holiday overlay. After the day finished, it’s a small world closed for a couple of weeks to get its overlay and become it’s…
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Sunday Spotlight: A Moment with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
There have been many magical moments that I have experienced through the years, first as an Annual Passholder and then as a Magic Key holder, at Disneyland. One that always seems to pop up and bring and make me smile was a day when Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs enjoyed a day together at…
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Imagineers Discuss Future of Walking Droids with Bob Iger and Josh D’Amaro After Disneyland Playtest
Recently, three walking droids that resembled BD-1 made an appearance at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for a playtest. These droids captivated those visiting in person and also the internet as photos and videos made their way online. Following this playtest, Disney CEO Bob Iger and Josh D’Amaro, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman, stopped…
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History of the Disney Park Castles
October 16, 2023 marked the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. When we think of Disney, we think of great storytelling, wonderful movies, and great music. Of course, we also think of the castles at each of the Magic Kingdom-style parks. We start with Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, which was dedicated on the…
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Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Report – October 18, 2023
Welcome back to the Disneyland Refurbishment Report! This week, we catch up on the extensive refurbishment happening to the Mark Twain Riverboat in Fowler’s Harbor. There is a new paddle wheel on the Mark Twain. The lights and the plaque under the wheel house that says “Mark Twain” were removed. It also appears that the…
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Disneyland Resort Cast Members Honor Disney’s 100th Anniversary With 23-Hour Celebration
On October 16, 1923, Walt and Roy Disney founded The Walt Disney Company. At the time, Walt was only 21 years old. To commemorate this centennial anniversary, Disneyland Resort cast members (many of whom are around 21 years of age themselves) participated in a 23-hour celebration. Throughout the day there were group cast meet-ups and…
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Halloween Cavalcade Returns to Disneyland on Disney’s 100th Anniversary
The Mickey and Friends Halloween Cavalcade returned to the parade route at Disneyland on October 16, 2023. This day also happens to be the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. The cavalcade this year featured and updated float where Mickey and friends were wearing their new Halloween costumes. This was followed by Pluto in…