Tag: Disneyland
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Looking Back at Disneyland’s 500 Millionth Guest
Following yesterday’s ceremony to welcome Disneyland’s one billionth guest, Daps contributor Doug Marsh recalls the day the Happiest Place on Earth welcomed its 500 millionth. Here is his first-person account, with his photos from the day. Early on the morning of January 8, 2004, many of Disneyland’s regular visitors received a piece of electrifying news.…
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Disneyland Celebrates 250th Anniversary of the United States of America with Patriotic Fireworks
The Disneyland Resort is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. This is part of a broader celebration across The Walt Disney Company called Disney Celebrates America. At the Disneyland Resort, there have been military bands, the opening of Soarin’ Across America, merchandise, food and beverages, photo opportunities, and even a cavalcade joining in…
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Disneyland Preview | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 4, 1955
On this day in 1955, Disneyland hosted a special Fourth of July preview day for elite Walt Disney Studios employees and their families about two weeks before the park opened. These first guests toured only Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, and Frontierland. No mechanical ride systems were ready, the railroad track was incomplete, there was little…
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Disneyland Celebrates 4th of July Weekend with Celebratory Cavalcade Honoring America
A new cavalcade is being presented at Disneyland for the 4th of July weekend. This is one of several different patriotic entertainment offerings that can be found throughout the Disneyland Resort as Disney Celebrates America (full schedule here). The Disney Celebrates America initiative commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. The celebration…
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Disneyland Resort Welcomes 1 Billionth Guest
The Disneyland Resort welcomed its 1 billionth guest on July 3, 2026. This milestone comes nearly 71 years after the first guests entered The Happiest Place on Earth! The Disneyland Resort continues to celebrate its 70th anniversary. This weekend, it is also celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. To add to…
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Midget Autopia | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 3, 1966
On this day in 1966, the Midget Autopia reopened in its new home at Walt Disney Municipal Park in Marceline, Missouri. Walt donated the attraction when it closed at Disneyland to make way for the “it’s a small world” mall. The Midget Autopia was meant for very small children and ran on a center guide…
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U. S. Air Force Band of The Golden West Performs at Disneyland Resort Ahead of 4th of July
On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the United States Air Force Band of The Golden West performed around the Disneyland Resort. These performances were part of the Disney Celebrates America festivities that are happening around the Disneyland Resort and beyond for the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. The band started its performances with…
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VIDEO: Full Grand Circle Tour Aboard Disneyland Railroad with Diorama Refurbishment
The Grand Canyon and Primeval World – Land of the Dinosaurs Dioramas are currently being refurbished at Disneyland along the Disneyland Railroad line. While this is being worked on, the Disneyland Railroad continues to offer grand circle tours. Currently, black walls are replacing both of these dioramas with cutouts of elements of each diorama placed…
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A Pirate’s Life – GEEKS CORNER #822
Welcome back to Geeks Corner! In this action-packed episode, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear celebrate a pirate-themed night as they set sail into a massive lineup of Disney Cruise Line updates, trading card deep dives, and a firsthand review of the highly debated new addition to a classic Disneyland attraction. Here is what you can…
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U.S. Army 40th Infantry Division Band Kicks Off 4th of July Military Entertainment at Disneyland Resort
Disney Celebrates America is in full swing at The Happiest Place on Earth! On the last day of June, the Disneyland Resort kicked off what will be a week full of patriotic performances and celebration for the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. On Tuesday, the first military band of the week performed…
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Distractions Along the Way – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Some trips to Disneyland are meticulously planned and perfectly executed. Others are more leisurely. Some are downright chaotic. And then there are the ones that just seem to roll out at their own pace. That said, since we are halfway through 1996, it seems a good time as any to take a look at that…
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GUIDE: Disneyland Resort Independence Day Military Events and Entertainment
The Disneyland Resort has revealed the military events and entertainment it will be offering for Independence Day. The star-spangled lineup of military performances starts on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, and continues through July 5, 2026. Details can be found on the Disneyland app and are also listed before. Daps Magic will be covering several of…
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VIDEO: Full Ride-Through of Updated Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland
On Friday, Pirates of the Caribbean reopened at Disneyland. With its reopening, a new Audio-Animatronic pirate was added to the treasure room seen in the attraction. This has led to quite a bit of conversation online and in person among Disney fans. Some of the Daps Magic team experienced this update to the attraction on…
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Haunted Mansion Closure Dates Revealed for Transformation to Haunted Mansion Holiday
Every year, the Haunted Mansion closes so that it can be transformed into Haunted Mansion Holiday. The reopening of the holiday version of the attraction generally lines up with the start of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. The dates that the Haunted Mansion is scheduled to be closed have been revealed on the calendar…
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A Galactic Conversation? – Caption of the Week
A very happy Saturday! It is that wonderful time of the week when we post a new photo, and you get to come up with a caption for it! Last week, the photo had Tinker Bell and her friends having a moment. The photo was taken at Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite! This week, we…
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New Artificial Grass Roof Appears on Ray’s Berets at Disneyland
For some fans who visit Disneyland regularly, there has been an ongoing watch of the roof on Ray’s Berets. This hat shop in Bayou Country has traditionally had a living grass roof since the park opened in 1955. It has gone through different iterations over the decades, but the grass roof has remained. Since becoming…
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Big Thunder Ranch | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 27, 1986
On this day in 1986, Big Thunder Ranch officially opened in Frontierland at Disneyland. It was modeled after an 1880s working ranch. Original attractions included blacksmith and harness-making demonstrations, plus a farm animal petting area, an authentic log cabin, a livestock stable, and a barbecue restaurant. Guests enjoyed visiting Mickey Moo, a Holstein cow with…
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Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean Reopens with Next Generation Audio-Animatronics Pirate Added
Pirates of the Caribbean reopened today at Disneyland, and the next generation of Audio-Animatronics is on full display. Guests who take the plunge from the bayou into the realm of the pirates will discover that one particular pirate’s story is coming to life more than it previously did. Before the attraction closed for this most…
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GUIDE: Locations of Ice Cream, Slushies, and More Cold Treats at Disneyland Resort
Summer has arrived! There are few things better than a frozen treat on a summer day while at The Happiest Place on Earth! The hardest part can become deciding what treat is the best choice at any given moment and where to get it! Thankfully, Disney has shared where to find some of these delicious…
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Rainbow Ridge and the Rainbow Desert | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 26, 1956
On this day in 1956, Rainbow Ridge and the Rainbow Desert debuted at Disneyland. They were the first major upgrades to Frontierland since opening day. Guests now departed from the town of Rainbow Ridge when riding the refreshed Rainbow Mountain Stage Coaches and Rainbow Ridge Pack Mules. Ride capacity was increased, with one August day…
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Great Race | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 25, 1986
On this day in 1986, the third annual Great Race, a transcontinental road rally for antique vehicles, kicked off at Disneyland. Mickey Mouse and the California Governor dropped the green flag on Main Street, U.S.A. to start a record 94 entries on their 11-day, 3,500-mile journey to New York City. The cars and trucks had…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Returning Favorite Holiday Overlays
The Disney Parks are celebrating Halfway to the Holidays. As part of this summer celebration, holiday announcements are being made for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. A bulk of the announcements today were centered around the happenings at Walt Disney World Resort. However, the Disneyland Resort shared about the return of multiple holiday…
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Photos: The First Day of Summer at Disneyland Resort
Sunday, June 21, 2026, was the first day of summer. It was an absolutely lovely June day. It was so beautiful that it seemed only appropriate to enjoy a day of walking around the parks and the Downtown Disney District with a camera and no agenda. Below are photos taken while walking around the parks…
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A Fairy Conversation – Caption of the Week
Happy Saturday! As has become the routine in recent weeks, it is time for another Caption of the Week! Last week, the JAMMitors were goofing off at EPCOT for a fun Caption of the Week (which can be seen here). Each week, we post a photo, you post a caption, and then we tabulate the…