Tag: Disneyland
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Rainy Days at Disneyland – A Month of Thanksgiving
There are few things I enjoy more than a rainy day at Disneyland. As the rain comes down, the magic goes up. I love to go to the parks, grab a cup of coffee, and find a place to watch the world go by. Or perhaps, I’ll grab a cup of coffee and hop on…
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Storybook Land Canal Boats To Reopen with Rapunzel’s Tower for Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
Storybook Land Canal Boats have been closed for several months now. Recently, the walls around this beloved attraction came down, which led to fans speculating about the reopening of this attraction. Now, a reopening date has been announced. The Disneyland Resort announced that the Storybook Land Canal Boats will be reopening on November 14, 2025.…
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Geek Eats: Holiday Foods at the Disneyland Resort
The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort officially begin on November 14, 2025, and continue through January 7, 2026. During this time, there will be some very merry entertainment offerings, characters in seasonal outfits, a plethora of merchandise, some special Disney dining opportunities at the Disneyland Resort hotels, and also some delicious food and beverage offerings.…
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Thundering Into November – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #788
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks are in that wonderful time between Halloween and the start of the Holidays. Worry not, though! There are still lots of things to talk about! This includes the reopening of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the changes that came with this (including a lot of discussion about…
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Holidays Arrive at Mickey’s Toontown with new Decorations
The Holidays are coming to the Disneyland Resort. While the official Holidays at the Disneyland Resort celebration kicks off on November 14th, signs of merriment are already appearing throughout the resort. One of the places that is already showing off its Christmas spirit is Mickey’s Toontown. There, decorations can already be found decking the halls.…
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Believe… in Holiday Magic | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 3, 2000
On this day in 2000, the “Believe… in Holiday Magic” nighttime spectacular debuted at Disneyland. The show was created after the success of “Believe… There’s Magic in the Stars” for the park’s 45th anniversary. The holiday version combines popular seasonal songs with anthems sung by country singer Kellie Coffey. A favorite element is its simulated…
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopens at Disneyland
Big Thunder Mountain has reopened at Disneyland. On Sunday, November 2, 2025, the beloved Frontierland attraction reopened with the park opening. A couple of hours later, it also was added to the Disneyland app. Then the attraction went down for a few hours before opening again in the early afternoon. The attraction is more or…
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Mark Twain – A Month of Thanksgiving
There are many things to be thankful for when it comes to the realm of Disney and positive stuff. Throughout November, we will be taking a look at a few of them. Today, seeing that it is Sunday, I thought I’d focus on one of my favorite things at Disneyland to experience on a Sunday…
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A Special Birthday Celebration – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
In the midst of this year’s holidays at Disneyland, it is easy to forget that, in addition to Halloween Time and Holidaytime, they are still celebrating their 70th anniversary year. Thirty years ago, this was not as much of an issue for the 40th anniversary. Halloween was celebrated at the end of October (with just…
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Walls Come Down From Around Storybook Land at Disneyland
Since the end of July, the Storybook Land Canal Boats and Casey Jr. Circus Train have both been closed for refurbishment. Along with the refurbishment, a new story is being added to Storybook Land. Announced earlier this fall, the Tangled story will be joining the many other charming stories that are found in the attraction.…
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GUIDE: 2025 Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Characters
It’s almost time for Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. Starting on November 14, 2025, and continuing through January 7, 2026, guests will get to experience the merriest season of the year at the Happiest Place on Earth! There are many things to do and enjoy during this jolly time of year. One favorite for many…
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Soundscape for Haunted Mansion Released Ahead of Halloween by Disney Parks
Disney Parks has released a new soundscape video that features the sounds of the Haunted Mansion. This three-hour video has a digital representation of the Haunted Mansion with some fun animations and scenes. It also has music and sounds from both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World versions of the beloved attraction. Check out the…
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The Disneyland Story | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 27, 1954
On this day in 1954, the ‘Walt Disney’s Disneyland’ television series debuted with “The Disneyland Story.” The episode was a first glimpse of Walt’s vision for his upcoming theme park, witnessed by 30 million fans. The show was developed to raise money for Disneyland’s construction. Walt Disney earned an Emmy Award nomination for Best New…
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The Villains Enchanted Evening | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 26, 2000
On this day in 2000, The Villains Enchanted Evening featuring The Disney Divas was held at Disneyland. Five hundred lucky guests paid $150 for the experience. They were able to purchase exclusive villains art pieces, partake in a beverage reception and buffet dinner, and watch a diva-worthy stage show. Cala Mari, the “unauthorized” sister of…
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A Most Unusual Camera ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 8
On this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky look at photos from each land of Disneyland. In each land, some people could be Mr. Daps or Clocky hanging out in the park during another era. In each photo, the photo is discussed, and they talk about who would be who. Join the conversation and…
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Magic Kingdom Most Visited Theme Park Globally
For the 19th year in a row, the Magic Kingdom is in the top theme park globally for guests to visit. The news comes as the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) published its annual theme park attendance report. This is now called the Global Experience Index. “The 2024 TEA Global Experience Index marks a new chapter…
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Snow Falls on Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland
As has become consistent in recent years, snow has fallen on Sleeping Beauty Castle ahead of Halloween. Throughout this week, the castle has progressively collected more snow. This comes ahead of the arrival of the Holidays at Disneyland Resort on November 14, 2025. The snow on the castle has arrived in recent years on the…
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Disneyland 50th Christmas Tree | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 17, 2005
On this day in 2005, the traditional live Christmas tree arrived at Disneyland, ready to be transformed into a holiday delight. Its decorations that year were extra special in honor of Disneyland’s 50th anniversary celebration. The 60-foot-tall tree was loaded with 5,000 oversized golden ornaments and bows instead of the classic decorations. An illuminated “50th”…
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‘Haunted Mansion’ Revealed as Movie of the Week at Downtown Disney District
Throughout Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, Downtown Disney District has been hosting movie nights on Wednesday evenings. These have become quite popular with people showing up early to get the best spots and the entire lawn near the Downtown Disney LIVE! stage. Each week, a different Halloween movie has been shown. This week, the…
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Disneyland Ticket Books | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 11, 1955
On this day in 1955, the first ticket books debuted at Disneyland. When the park opened in July, guests paid a $1 admission fee at the main gate and then separately for each attraction at ticket booths nearby. Conceived by Public Relations Director Ed Ettinger, the ticket books streamlined the guest experience. Three “A,” two…
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15 Years Strong – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #784
Welcome to the first episode of the 16th season of Geeks Corner! This week marks 15 years since the first episode of Geeks Corner debuted on October 5, 2010. Joining for this special week is Clocky from Sent From Disneyland! This week, there are some special moments sprinkled in with the topics from the realm…
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Swim with the Stars | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 5, 2004
On this day in 2004, Swim with the Stars, an event celebrating three American Olympic gold medalists, was held in Disneyland. Michael Phelps, Ian Crocker, and Lenny Krayzelburg greeted an adoring crowd and swam relays with local kids. Main Street, U.S.A. itself was turned into a lap pool that was 164 feet long, 24 feet…
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Haunted Mansion ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 7
Welcome, foolish mortals! On this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky (your ghost podcast hosts?) take a look at the Haunted Mansion as seen through photos from the past. This is a unique look at the Haunted Mansion through the lens of days long gone by. This seemed like the perfect episode topic to…
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Reclaimed and Reforged Lightsaber Building Experience Returning to Savi’s Workshop at Disneyland and Walt Disney World for Limited Time
A unique version of the Savi’s Workshop experience is coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. The Reclaimed and Reforged Lightsaber Building Experience will be returning on October 12, 2025, for a limited time. For both coasts, the experience will be available while supplies last. At Savi’s Workshop,…