Tag: Disneyland
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Blending Fandom and Flavor: From Disneyland Churros to Geek Eats
In this episode of Daps Magic: Disney and Positive Stuff, host Mr. Daps is joined by long-time Daps Magic team member and culinary creator Sarah Stubbs (also known as DC Sarah) from Geeks Who Eat. Together, they explore the rich, evolving history of food at the Disneyland Resort, trace its shift from simple park dining…
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Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition Reopens at Disneyland
After being closed for refurbishment, the Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition has reopened in Frontierland at Disneyland. The walls and scrims came down on Friday to reveal a refreshed and vibrant-looking experience. With the reopening of this experience, things looked simpler and easier to see. For the most part, it is the same experience as before. It…
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Rainy Day Retro: Vintage Disneyland Photo Match-Up ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 26
Braving a rainy day at Disneyland, hosts Mr. Daps and Clocky huddle under the monorail beam to explore a new batch of vintage 8×10 park photos! Following their photo discussions, the duo embarks on a unique in-park adventure: walking through Disneyland in the rain to track down the exact real-world locations where each historical photo…
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The Loudest Silence: How Disneyland Honored 9/11 Twenty-Five Years Later
On Friday, September 11, 2026, people across the country and around the world paused to remember the tragic events in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. The horrific events of that day changed the course of history. 25 years later, the impacts of that day are still felt. From how people enter airports to how…
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Tilly Distributes Mickey Mouse Tickets at Disneyland’s Main Street Cinema
Recently, the Main Street Cinema reopened after a brief refurbishment. When it reopened, it showed six Mickey Mouse cartoons to guests who visited. This came after the cinema had been dedicated as a tribute to the Sherman Brothers during the Disneyland 70th Celebration. The reopened Main Street Cinema is just the newest offering for this…
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Never Forget the Day Disneyland Didn’t Open
25 years ago today, Disneyland didn’t open its gates. There were no parades, and the Disneyland Band didn’t perform. Instead, the park remained strangely silent as the world faced a new reality. 1,000 miles away, a young Mr. Daps found himself with one of the few TVs in a dorm room. Eyes were glued to…
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Hurricane Marie Provides A Rainy Day at the Disneyland Resort
Hurricane Marie might not have made an impact on Southern California over the weekend; however, the effects were surely felt. On the coast, massive waves pummeled beaches, breakwaters, and even beach houses. Further inland, Marie’s effects could be felt as rain came down. This was what was experienced by guests visiting the Disneyland Resort on…
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Dapper Dans Bring New Tunes to Halloween Time Celebration
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort has arrived. With it come new offerings for guests visiting during this spirited time of year. The Dapper Dans have added some new tunes to their repertoire. They can generally be heard singing tunes that are themed to whatever season is being celebrated at the Happiest Place on Earth.…
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Hard Hats and Hammers – Photoniks – Episode 25
Welcome to another episode of Photoniks! After the excitement of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Mr. Daps and Clocky dive into a vintage collection of Disneyland construction and refurbishment photos! From mid-60s build-outs to major 80s Fantasyland overhauls, the duo examines the unique (and wildly changing) standards of daytime construction inside the park. Key…
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How About That New Presentation in Disneyland’s Main Street Cinema?
The dust has settled on initial reactions to the new program at Disneyland’s Main Street Cinema. Today, I am offering up my opinion, along with a look at what has come before. Aside from historical observations, the views expressed in this article are entirely my own. It should be noted, with an immense amount of…
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Walls Go Up in Frontierland at Disneyland
Walls have gone up in Frontierland, specifically around the Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante. These come as Disneyland continues to polish up different buildings throughout the resort. It also comes as Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante updates its menu, bringing back several fan favorites. The walls seem to indicate that the exterior of the restaurant is getting…
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A New Wall Color Appears in Tomorrowland at Disneyland
A wall in Tomorrowland at Disneyland has a very new look. Near the exit of Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters and Little Green Men Store Command, the new wall has a different look from the rest of Tomorrowland. It is closer in color to the new paint that recently debuted on the outside of the Buzz…
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New and Fan-Favorite Menu Items Coming to Rancho Del Zocalo Restaurante at Disneyland
Menu updates happen throughout the year at Disney Parks to keep up with the season or to refresh a particular restaurant’s menu. Now some new and fan-favorite menu items are making their way to Rancho Del Zocalo Restaurante in Frontierland at Disneyland beginning Thursday, September 3. One returning favorite is the Chicken Tostada Salad. This…
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Walls Go Up Around Disney Showcase Character Location and Walkway on Main Street, USA at Disneyland
Walls have gone up around a character location that is also the entrance to a walkway behind Main Street, USA at Disneyland. This is found next to Disney Showcase and across from The Mad Hatter in Town Square. On Sunday, Clarabelle Cow could be seen meeting with guests there in the afternoon. On Monday, walls…
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Projections Return to Northeast Main Street at Disneyland During Fireworks
Earlier this year, the northwest side of Main Street, USA received a lovely renovation. When completed, the northwest portion of Main Street looked better than ever. Unfortunately, the projections during nighttime spectaculars that came out of that side of the street onto the facade of the northeast side of the street didn’t return. This has…
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Main Street Cinema Reopens at Disneyland With New Mickey Mouse Shorts
The Main Street Cinema has reopened on Main Street, USA at Disneyland. After being closed since the end of the 70th celebration of Disneyland, the cinema reopened. The reopening saw Mickey Mouse return to the screens inside. This time, however, it isn’t the classic black-and-white films that used to be screened in the cinema. Instead,…
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New Tree Planted on Disneyland’s Main Street, USA
For many months, a planter in front of Disneyana and the Opera House at Disneyland on Main Street, USA, has been missing a tree. The planter once had a beautiful old tree that towered over the area and provided shade. This week, a new tree was installed in the planter. This new tree is larger…
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GUIDE: Halloween Time Characters at the Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time has taken over the Disneyland Resort. Throughout The Happiest Place on Earth, decorations can be found, merchandise can be bought, seasonal food can be eaten, and characters can be met! During Halloween Time, many characters get their best spirited outfits on when they meet with guests. Other characters seemingly materialize from somewhere unknown…
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‘World of Color – Season of Light’ Returning to Disneyland Resort Among Other Holiday Offerings
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort kick off on November 13, 2026, and continue through January 6, 2027. This year, guests visiting the parks, Downtown Disney District, and the hotels will enjoy multiple merry offerings. This includes the return of World of Color – Season of Light, Believe… in Holiday Magic, new holiday outfits for Mickey…
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New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Jack-O-Lantern Arrives in Disneyland’s Hub
Halloween Time has arrived at the Disneyland Resort, and this year, the Force is strong with the celebration. Well, at least in Disneyland’s Hub it is. Every year during Halloween Time, Jack-O-Lanterns appear around the Partners Statue in the Hub. This gives a bit of Halloween spirit to this part of the park as guests…
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Ranking All 8 Disneyland & D23 Heinz Sauces at Golden Horseshoe
It’s all about the sauce. At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Heinz offered the chance to take four sauces home. This comes after the recent announcement of the strategic alliance between Kraft Heinz and The Walt Disney Company. Friends of Daps Magic Mike and Matt experienced the offerings that Kraft Heinz had at D23,…
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Halloween Screams Returns to Light Up the Night at Disneyland for Halloween Time
On Friday, August 21, 2026, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort kicked off. This annual Halloween celebration brings back the Haunted Mansion Holiday, delicious culinary offerings, a wide variety of seasonal merchandise, and entertainment. One of the more popular entertainment offerings every year is Halloween Screams. This is a fan-favorite nighttime spectacular that sees Jack…
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Carefree Corner | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 22, 1956
On this day in 1956, Carefree Corner opened on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland. The spot was a resource center for guests sponsored by the Insurance Company of North America. Guests could immortalize their visits by signing registry books from their home state or country. In a time before Guest Services moved to City Hall,…
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Diorama Reopens at Disneyland
The Disneyland Railroad diorama has reopened at Disneyland. This adventure, which takes the train and its riders to the Grand Canyon and the Primevil World, has been under construction for several months. While closed, there were graphics put in place over a black wall. The refreshed diorama now looks better than ever for the dinosaur…