Tag: Disneyland
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Three Restaurants at Disneyland to Begin Serving Alcohol As Menus Are Updated
Three restaurants at Disneyland will soon be adding alcohol to their menus. River Belle Terrace, Carnation Café and Café Orleans will all be seeing modifications coming to their menus, including the addition of beer, wine and specialty cocktails. This comes as Disneyland continues to change its alcohol policy. Prior to 2019, the park didn’t serve…
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A Fantasmic! Announcement – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #670
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of ground to cover, including an announcement about the future of Fantasmic! The Geeks are once again broadcasting from the garden as the studio does not have air conditioning. Along with the Fantasmic! announcement, it was also announced that Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz are…
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Disney VoluntEARS Celebrate 40 Years of Volunteerism at Anaheim Event
On Saturday, July 22, 2023, Disney VoluntEARS descended on Pearson Park in Anaheim for a special morning beautifying the park and celebrating 40 years of volunteerism. This event kicked off a summer of service initiative of beautifying four parks in Anaheim that is being funded by Disney. Disney VoluntEARS is partnering with the City of…
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Fantasmic! To Return to Disneyland in Spring 2024 Without Dragon
Disneyland Resort has announced that Fantasmic! will be returning to light up the Rivers of America at night in the spring of 2024. When it returns, the Maleficent dragon will not be a part of the show. This comes after the previous iteration of the Maleficent dragon went up in smoke earlier this year in…
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Splash Mountain Stump Removed During Transformation to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland
Work continues at Disneyland on the transformation of Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Since closing in May, things have been very busy as workers continue to make new magic in the form of the new attraction that is set to open in 2024. The most recent visual update for the transformation is the removal…
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New Disneyland Railroad Popcorn Bucket Heading to Disneyland
A new train popcorn bucket will soon be available at Disneyland. The popcorn bucket is a replica of a Disneyland Railroad engine (very similar to the C.K. Holliday) with Mickey Mouse as the engineer. The announcement was made by Disney on social media. The engine can roll and also includes a lanyard and a removable…
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Queenie and Jambalaya Jazz Band Brighten Up The Night Along The Rivers of America
On Friday July 21, 2023, Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band made their way out onto the Rivers of America aboard a barge to bring the magic of jazz and Disney music to guests on the shores. The group played a couple of songs from The Princess and The Frog and a couple of other…
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You Ain’t Never Had a Feast Like This! – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
It will surprise most readers that this month’s column is not about July 17, 1993. Yes, Disneyland did turn 38 years old that day (or on July 18, depending on how contentious you are). But July of 1993 had another auspicious opening, though not for a venue that would have the lasting impact of the…
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A Birthday and a World Premiere – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #669
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of ground to cover including an update to the CHOC Walk Pickle Milkshake Challenge, Disneyland’s Birthday, Bob Iger’s contract extension, the world premiere of Haunted Mansion, San Fransokyo Square’s official opening date, and also Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band performing on the Rivers of…
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Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band to Set Sail on River Barge to Make Evenings Even More Magical on the Rivers of America
The Jambalaya Jazz is returning to the Rivers of America and will be joined by Queenie as they provide magical entertainment in the evenings at Disneyland. The group will be performing nightly on a barge for guests along the Rivers of America starting on Friday, July 21, 2023. As they float on a specially themed…
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Alice in Wonderland and Friends Have Two Mad Tea Parties on Disneyland’s Birthday
Alice in Wonderland, Mad Hatter, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, and the White Rabbit made a rare joint appearance at Disneyland on July 17, 2023. This date also happened to be the anniversary of The Happiest Place on Earth. The group made their way out into Fantasyland together in the morning before Disneyland’s anniversary cavalcade…
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Disneyland Celebrates 68th Anniversary with Cavalcade
On July 17, 2023, Disneyland celebrated its 68th anniversary with a cavalcade that made its way through the park. It started at “it’s a small world” and made its way through the park to Main Street, USA. Along the way, it stopped at the “It’s a small world” mall, Main Street, USA, and then Town…
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PHOTOS/VIDEOS: World Premiere of “Haunted Mansion” Materializes at Disneyland Resort with Characters, Costumes, and Props
The Disneyland Resort played host on Saturday night to Disney’s newest film, Haunted Mansion. The world premiere was screened at the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure. Before the actual world premier was seen by members of the media, special guests, and D23 members, a special red carpet was set up outside of the Haunted…
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Disneyland Resort Prepares for World Premiere of “Haunted Mansion”
The Disneyland Resort is hosting the world premiere of the Haunted Mansion movie. The film which brings to life the iconic attraction of the same name is set to be released into theaters on July 28, 2023. To celebrate the world premiere, special guests including cast members from different iterations of the Haunted Mansion from…
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Haunted Mansion Listed on Zillow
A Haunted Mansion that has an uncanny resemblance to a certain haunted manor in Disneyland and in an upcoming movie of the same name has been listed on Zillow. The house is listed as having 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with 13,195 square feet. It can be found in New Orleans, Louisianna. The Zestimate® for…
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Disneyland to Celebrate 68th Birthday with Cavalcade
On July 17, 2023 Disneyland will be celebrating its 68th anniversary. The day will celebrate nearly 7 decades of Magic making in Anaheim. As has been the recent trend the special day will be celebrated with a cavalcade. The cavalcade will take place at 11:45 AM on the parade route. The cavalcade will include the…
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LEGO The Haunted Mansion Available on shopDisney
It is a very good time to be a LEGO builder. There are plenty of new LEGO sets to enjoy for whatever geeky interest someone might have. This includes Star Wars, Disney films, and even Disney attractions. One particular LEGO set that is perfect ahead of the arrival of the movie of the same name…
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Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Expanding From Disneyland to Walt Disney World
There are few things that are more traditional at Disneyland than getting a corn dog. For many, having a corn dog while visiting The Happiest Place on Earth is as much of a tradition as having a churro or dole whip. Through the years, the corn dog offerings at the Disneyland Resort have expanded outside…
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Rogers: The Musical – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #667
Welcome to this week’s episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, because of the 4th of July, the schedule of the show changed a bit. However, there was still a lot to talk about. This included the 4th of July celebrations at the Disneyland Resort, everything about Rogers: The Musical at Disney California Adventure, and also the Geeks’…
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Free Exhibit Hosted by Van Eaton Galleries & Auctions Offers Looks at a Staggering Array of Disneyland Artifacts Before They Are Sold Off
The Van Eaton Galleries & Auctions of Studio City is hosting a free pop-up exhibit at the Burbank Town Center Mall. The Joel Magee Disneyland Collection is described as the largest privately owned collection of Disney Parks memorabilia in the world. Highlights include ride vehicles, props, signage, vintage souvenirs, and Disneyland attraction posters, including some…
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Disneyland’s Monorail Closed Through the End of August
The Monorail at Disneyland closed today and will be closed for the next month and a half. The news could be found today on Disneyland website’s Monorail page which said the following: The Disneyland Monorail will be closed for refurbishment from July 5, 2023, to August 31, 2023. About the Disneyland Monorail The Disneyland Monorail…
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The Disneyland Resort Celebrates the 4th of July with Fireworks, Marine Band, and More!
It is always special to celebrate holidays at the Disneyland Resort. The 4th of July is one of those holidays that come alive for guests who are visiting. Along with the incredible fireworks, there are plenty of other things to experience during this holiday beyond the normal attractions, food and beverages, and entertainment. Daps Magic…
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The 562nd Air Force Band Brings Added Patriotism to Disneyland Resort for 4th of July Celebration
The 562nd Air Force Band could be heard playing throughout the Disneyland Resort on July 3rd as a part of the 4th of July celebrations that included this band, the 1st Marine Division Band, fireworks, a World of Color tag, food, and the opening of Rogers: The Musical. The band performed in different iterations at…
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Mickey Mouse Dresses in Patriotic Best for the 4th of July
Guests visiting Disneyland over the holiday weekend ahead of the 4th of July were able to meet with Mickey Mouse, who happened to be dressed in his patriotic best! Dressed like Uncle Sam, Mickey Mouse was meeting with guests in a patriotic photo op next to the Disney Showcase store on Main Street, USA. It…