Tag: Disneyland
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Smithsonian National Museum of American History Looking for Disney Photos
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is looking for Disney photos! The museum put a post on its website stating the following: Have you ever been to Disneyland or Walt Disney World? Did you pose for a picture in front of Sleeping Beauty or Cinderella Castle? Maybe take a selfie eating an iconic Mickey…
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EPCOT After Dark – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #593
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! The last week has been a very full week as Mr. DAPs flew out to Walt Disney World for a quick trip to experience EPCOT International Festival of the Arts and see the changes happening there. The GEEKS talk about all of this. Then the conversation pivots to Guardians of the…
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Sweethearts’ Nite Brings the Love to Disneyland After Dark
Sweethearts’ Nite is back at the Disneyland Resort. This hard-ticketed Disneyland After Dark event celebrates the many couples and love stories found in various Disney movies. The first Sweethearts’ Nite was on February 1, 2022, and guests could definitely feel the love as they made their way around Disneyland. The event officially began at 8:00…
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Disneyland Offers Sweet Treats for Valentine’s Day Celebrations
The month of February is often a time for an extended Valentine’s Day celebration for many. One of the ways this is often done is through food. The Disneyland Resort will be offering many different food options to help celebrate this special holiday. Take a look below at what will be offered throughout the Disneyland…
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Celebrate Soulfully Returns to Walt Disney World Resort as it Debuts at Disneyland Resort
Celebrate Soulfully Returns to Walt Disney World Resort as it Debuts at Disneyland Resort This February LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. and ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 31, 2022) – Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort invite guests to celebrate soulfully with experiences that honor Black History Month and pay tribute to Black heritage and culture through…
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1992: Another Original Year – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
You remember a year ago that in this blog I kind of complained about the 1991 promotional “theme” for Disneyland? That after the incredible 35th anniversary year of 1990, with the alluring (and admittedly kind of baffling) Party Gras theme, the best they could come up with was “The Original?” Really. That was the theme…
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Revamped Magic Key Lounge Coming to Disney California Adventure
The Alfresco Tasting Terrace, home to the Magic Key Lounge at Disney California Adventure, is getting a new look. This terrace opened in January 2020 for Disneyland Annual Passholders, and while it was unknown to many, those who knew about this location quickly found and enjoyed this hidden area. The Terrace closed with the Parks…
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D23 Honors and Celebrates Walt Disney Archives Founder Dave Smith
Disney Legend and Founder of the Walt Disney Archives Dave Smith was honored and celebrated with a Window Ceremony on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland. Receiving a Window on Main Street is the highest honor a Cast Member can receive. The ceremony was open to invited guests, friends, and family only. However, D23 held two…
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Dave Smith, Founder of Walt Disney Archives, is Honored with Window on Main Street, USA at Disneyland
The founder of the Walt Disney Archives, Dave Smith, was honored with a window on Main Street, USA at Disneyland earlier today. The window honoring Smith is found above the Fortuosity shop about halfway down Main Street, USA on the West side of the street. The ceremony revealing the window was held before the park…
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Disneyland Resort Announces More Details About “Magic Key Celebration Month”
In mid-December, Disneyland Resort announced a special “Magic Key Celebration Month” for Magic Key Holders in February 2022. A few things have been teased on the Disneyland Magic Key Instagram feed like Magic Key Sunglasses. However, more information about the Magic Key Celebration Month was released today about what Magic Key Holders can expect to…
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Star Tours Celebrates 35 Years of Adventures at Disneyland
35 years ago today Star Tours opened at Disneyland. On Jan. 9, 1987 guests first hopped aboard Starspeeders for an out-of-this-world adventure. RX-24 then took people on his first flight that ended up being full of adventure and featured iconic Star Wars locations and moments as they make their way to Endor… with a bit…
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Goodbye Bob, Hello Boba – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1213 (#587)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This is the first episode of the new year and we are excited to geek out with you! As the new year begins, the GEEKS talk about endings. Bob Iger ended his nearly 5-decade career at The Walt Disney Company in the last week. The GEEKS chat about…
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Grad Nite Returns to Disneyland Resort in 2022
An annual tradition is returning to the Disneyland Resort. The OC Register is reporting that Grad Nite will be returning to the Disneyland Resort in 2022. This annual tradition for high school seniors has been on hiatus for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic. In 2022, there will be 16 dates that will be…
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A Look at the Last Rainy Day of 2021 at Disneyland
December 30, 2021, was the last rainy day of the year at Disneyland. As Disneyland prepared to host its New Year’s Eve festivities, the rain came down and the crowds showed up. There weren’t as heavy crowds as other years during the Christmas week but there were still a lot of people enjoying a rainy…
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Disneyland Resort to Ring in New Year With Multiple Entertainment and Celebration Offerings
New Year’s Eve at the Disneyland Resort is always an exciting (and often packed) place to be. There is something extra magical about starting a new year off at the Happiest Place on Earth! While last year nobody was able to ring in the new year at Disneyland Resort, this year there will be plenty…
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Mickey’s Nutcracker – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
In 1991, the former Videopolis stage in Fantasyland offered a holiday entertainment that could have easily become a long-running seasonal tradition at Disneyland. Mickey’s Nutcracker promised to be a contemporary version of the well-known Christmas entertainment but proved to be a quirky retelling of the beloved ballet with some dancing, some singing, and some other…
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#3 – Annual Passes on Both Coasts – Top 5 Good News Disney Stories of 2021
As we continue to look at the top five stories of good news in the Disney kingdom, this one could be a bit hard to think of as good. But, let’s take a look at what has led up to new sales of Annual Passes at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World… In 2020, Walt…
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Saying Goodbye to 2021! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1212 (#586)
Welcome to the final episode of GEEKS CORNER in 2021! This week the GEEKS chat about all of the top stories in 2021. For the purposes of this show, the year is narrowed down to three main areas: Disneyland Walt Disney World Entertainment from The Walt Disney Company Each of these areas is looked at…
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#4 – Avengers Campus – Top 5 Good News Disney Stories of 2021
In our continuing end-of-the-year countdown, we are looking at the fourth big story of the year. And we do want to look at the good stuff. I mean, let’s end the year on a positive note, right? Avengers Campus was going to be a huge story last year. But, I think we don’t need to…
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Disneyland Resort Welcomes Rose Bowl Game-Bound Teams, Ohio State and Utah
Coaches and players visit Disneyland Park, their first official stop on the way to the New Year’s Day Rose Bowl Game ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 27, 2021) – The No. 6 Ohio State University Buckeyes and the No.11 Utah Utes have won the coveted berths in the 2022 Rose Bowl presented by Capital One Venture X…
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Disneyland Resort Rolls Out 2022 Merchandise
As 2021 winds down the Disneyland Resort has begun to roll out merchandise for 2022. This year’s merchandise includes clothing, accessories, ornaments, Mickey ears, pins, frames, and more. DAPS MAGIC team member Murray was in the parks on Christmas Day and took photos of some of the offerings in the parks as the New Year…
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Pictorial: A Rainy Christmas Eve Eve at the Disneyland Resort
Christmas Eve Eve was a very rainy day at the Disneyland Resort. Throughout the day, the skies opened up, and guests donned ponchos, raincoats, and grabbed their umbrellas. Instead of a parade, there was a rainy day cavalcade. As day turned into evening, the streets reflected the water with a magical glow. The fireworks and…
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As Rain Comes Down on Disneyland, Mickey’s Holiday Cavalcade is Presented in Place of A Christmas Fantasy Parade
It’s the merriest time of the year at Disneyland. Generally, that means A Christmas Fantasy Parade is presented twice a day along the parade route at Disneyland. However, with the rain coming down this beloved parade was replaced with Mickey’s Holiday Cavalcade. As the rain came down, a cavalcade led by Santa in the yellow…
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It’s Time to Celebrate – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week the top five Disney and geek headlines of the week are reviewed.This week, there was a lot going on to choose from. First off, Spider-Man: No Way Home has arrived in theaters. The movie is having a successful box office opening weekend and the DAPS MAGIC review can…