Tag: Disneyland
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A Christmas Fantasy Parade – A Month of Thanksgiving
Yesterday, A Christmas Fantasy Parade celebrated its 30th anniversary. For three decades, this parade has delighted guests at the Disneyland Resort as it made its way up and down the parade route during the holiday season. This season is no different. Well before the parade began, fans began to line up so that they could…
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Mickey Mouse Club Circus | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 24, 1955
On this day in 1955, the Mickey Mouse Club Circus debuted at Disneyland on Thanksgiving Day. The Big Top tent with space for 2,500 guests was set up near what is now the Matterhorn. A holiday-themed circus parade kicked off the festivities from Main Street to Fantasyland. The 75-minute performances included Mouseketeers, aerialists, acrobats, clowns,…
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A Christmas Fantasy Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 23, 1995
On this day in 1995, “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” debuted at Disneyland on Thanksgiving Day. It replaced the “Very Merry Christmas Parade” that ran in the 1970s and ‘80s. The parade has seen many changes over the years, but it is still a joyous part of Disneyland’s annual holiday traditions. “A Christmas Fantasy” currently features…
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Disneyland Resort All-American College Band – A Month of Thanksgiving
We have all heard the quote, “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” This is definitely applicable when I think of the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. This is what I’m thankful for today. For nearly half a century, this band brought its incredible musicianship and spirited performances to the Happiest Place on Earth!…
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The Disneyland Resort Honors Those Who Serve with Special Patriotic Flag Retreat on Veterans Day
On November 11, 2025, the Disneyland Resort honored all of those who serve with a special Patriotic Flag Retreat in Town Square at Disneyland. The afternoon event takes place on a daily basis at the Happiest Place on Earth! However, for Veterans Day, the Disneyland Resort went the extra mile to show its gratitude and…
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Horse-Drawn Street Car – A Month of Thanksgiving
One of the things I am really thankful for is the Horse-Drawn Street Car at Disneyland. Nearly every day, horses pull an old-fashioned trolley up and down Main Street, USA, from Town Square to Sleeping Beauty Castle and back. This is fun to watch and fun to ride. It brings a strong dose of nostalgia to…
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Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln – A Month of Thanksgiving
As we continue through A Month of Thanksgiving, I find my mind and heart wandering around the realm of Disney and positive stuff each day. Today, I find myself back in the Opera House at Disneyland. There, Abe Lincoln is currently standing in for Walt Disney as Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln is presented in…
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PHOTOS/VIDEO: Chewbacca Celebrates Life Day at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
The Life Day celebrations at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge continue to grow. Along with having special food offerings and new merchandise, Chewbacca is celebrating by bringing some of his culture to Batuu. For a limited time, Chewbacca is appearing in his Life Day robes with his orb in the evenings at Black Spire Outpost.…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates Birthday of Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse with Cavalcade and Cupcakes
Today is the birthday of Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse. This annual celebration included a cavalcade that made its way from it’s a small world and through Disneyland with stops along the way to sing Happy Birthday! Mickey and Minnie were joined by other Disney friends, the Dapper Dans, dancers, and the Disneyland Band. Between…
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Guide Maps – A Month of Thanksgiving
Someone, at some time, must have written the definitive statement on the difference between a collector and an accumulator. One is a high-toned caretaker of the rare and valuable. The other is a feckless acquirer who stops just short of being a hoarder. As one who has collected (accumulated?) a lot of Disneyland ephemera over…
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New Holiday Banners Appear in Front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland
New banners have been placed in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland. These banners come as the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort get going. The banners have rich holiday colors that also match the holiday outfits that Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse can currently be seen wearing in Town Square on Main Street, USA.…
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The Rain Comes Down During First Presentation of ‘Believe… in Holiday Magic’ During Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are officially underway. There are plenty of things to do and experience at the Disneyland Resort during this merry season. One favorite of the Daps Magic team is Believe… in Holiday Magic. This nighttime spectacular captures the spirit and joy of Christmas with stirring music, beautiful fireworks, projections, and,…
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A Christmas Fantasy Parade Makes Season Debut at Disneyland During Break in the Rain
The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort have officially begun. This merry time of year sees plenty of seasonal entertainment, merchandise, food and beverage offerings, and beautiful decorations. This year, the arrival of the holidays came with a weekend of rain. On both Friday and Saturday, the rain came down on and around the Disneyland Resort.…
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VIDEO: ‘Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln’ Returns to Opera House for Weekend at Disneyland
This last weekend was an exciting one at the Disneyland Resort. There was a lot of rain. The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort began with all the merriment that accompanies this special time of year. On top of that, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln was presented in the Opera House over the weekend. This is…
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Mickey Mouse and Friends Debut New Holiday Outfits on Main Street, USA at Disneyland!
One of the fun highlights of the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort is getting to see how Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and the rest of their friends get dressed up for the holidays. This year is no exception. As the Disneyland Resort continues to celebrate its 70th anniversary, Mickey and his pals are all getting…
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VIDEO: Rapunzel’s Tower at Night on Storybook Land Canal Boats at Disneyland
On November 14, 2025, the Storybook Land Canal Boats reopened. With the reopening of this Fantasyland attraction came a new story. The story is from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Tangled and includes Rapunzel’s tower. What is interesting about this addition is that it is different during the day and at night. During the day, this…
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‘it’s a small world’ Holiday – A Month of Thanksgiving
As we get closer to Thanksgiving, the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort have also now arrived. Traditionally, my family likes to put off the Christmas season until after Thanksgiving. However, as time has gone by, I’ve really come to enjoy intertwining Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year celebrations altogether. Oh, should I add Life Day…
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“it’s a small world” Holiday Lighting Brightens Up Rainy Night on First Day of Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
The rain, rain, rain came down, down, down on the Disneyland Resort on the first day of the Holiday season. Starting on November 14th and running through January 7, 2026, the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort sees a plethora of seasonal offerings appear around the Happiest Place on Earth! Some of these things were unfortunately…
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Mickey’s Holiday Cavalcade Kicks off Holidays at the Disneyland Resort as Rain Comes Down
It was a very rainy first day of the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort on Friday, November 14, 2025. As the rain came down, the spirit of the season could be felt in both parks. Whether this was, as people enjoyed hot cocoa with a gingerbread man, the carolers singing in the Fantasyland Theater, or…
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Storybook Land Canal Boats Reopen on Rainy Day with Rapunzel’s Tower
Storybook Land Canal Boats are once again open at Disneyland when the weather allows it to be. On a very rainy first day of the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, this beloved attraction reopened. When it did, it included a new story scene with Rapunzel’s Tower rising above the canal between the Patchwork Quilt and…
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Disneyland Resort Reveals First Look at Rapunzel’s Tower on Storybook Land Canal Boats
Ahead of the reopening of the Storybook Land Canal Boats at Disneyland, Disney has revealed a first look at the new addition to the attraction. With the reopening of this attraction comes the addition of Rapunzel’s Tower from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Tangled. This first look comes ahead of the reopening of this…
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“it’s a small world” Holiday Opens at Disneyland for Holiday Season
While the official Holidays at the Disneyland Resort begins on November 14, 2025 and continues through January 7, 2026, some of the holidays got started early on Thursday. Over in Fantasyland, it’s a small world Holiday opened a day before the official start of the holidays on Thursday morning. This holiday classic sees the attraction…
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Veterans – A Month of Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Veterans Day! Today, we honor the military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. This is something that is near and dear to my heart. It is also something that The Walt Disney Company has shown that it cares about as well throughout the years. This can be shown through its…
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Paint the Night Parade Ends 2025 Run at Disneyland
One of the highlights of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration is the return of the Paint the Night parade. Paint the Night is a modern iteration of the Main Street Electrical Parade. It electrifies the night with its LED lights, incredible floats, upbeat music, and energetic performers. First debuting at Disneyland during its 60th anniversary…