Tag: Disneyland
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Mickey’s Mix Magic Returns to Disneyland
On Monday, January 8, 2023, Mickey’s Mix Magic will be returning to Disneyland to light up the night. This nighttime spectacular will be presented nightly through March 21st. It will then take a brief break while Wondrous Journeys lights up the skies above Disneyland before it returns on April 15th and continues to entertain guests…
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A Geeky New Year – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #693
Welcome to the first episode of Geeks Corner in 2024! There are new things and a renewed focus this year for Geeks Corner that we hope you will enjoy. We are going to have more segments, more community, and this episode introduces a new logo that is more in line with the Daps Magic brand…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2023: #1 Disney at 100
It probably comes as no surprise that the top story of the year is the Walt Disney Company and Studios turning 100 this year. From theme parks to movies, there was celebration throughout. Disneyland kicked it all of in January with decorations throughout both theme parks and two new night shows. Wondrous Journeys has become…
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New Year’s Eve Party at Disneyland | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 31, 1957
On this day in 1957, Disneyland hosted its first New Year’s Eve party. A total of 7,500 guests attended at the cost of $3.95 per person. Each ticket included unlimited rides on all attractions (no ticket books needed!), dancing to three live bands, activities until 2AM, and a New Year’s Eve Fun Package with streamers,…
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Genie+ Coming to Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean
Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean attraction will be temporarily getting Genie+/Lightning Line this winter. Starting on January 22nd, the attraction will be getting the service. This comes as attractions in the area undergo refurbishment. The area will also see the expansion of the grounds around Haunted Mansion as well this year. While the service is…
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New Orleans Square’s Old New Waterfront – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
The last new “land” that Walt Disney personally dedicated at Disneyland was New Orleans Square. The appearance of the deceptively small area has remained pretty much the same since that July 24, 1966 day, with winding streets and secluded courtyards creating the illusion that it is much larger. One important area of New Orleans Square…
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Daps Magic’s Top Ten Videos of 2023
One of the things that we love to do here at Daps Magic is document and cover the things happening in the realm of Disney and Positive Stuff with video. Since starting our original YouTube channel back in the early 2000s. The first video on our current channel dates back to 2007. This year, we…
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Merch Unveiled for runDisney’s 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
Merchandise has been unveiled for runDisney’s 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, and it is retro. The half marathon weekend at Disneyland takes place from January 11 – 14, 2024. Runners will descend on the Disneyland Resort for a memorable event weekend featuring yoga, three different race events, and one endurance challenge. Along with the events…
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Disneyland Resort Hosts Michigan and Alabama Ahead of 2024 Rose Bowl Game
Disneyland Resort has once again played host to a prestigious event, as No. 1 University of Michigan and No. 4 University of Alabama made their first official pregame appearance at the resort. This exciting visit comes just before the two teams face off in the highly anticipated 2024 College Football Playoff at The Rose Bowl…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2023: #4 Mickey’s Toontown Reopens
For the fourth top story of the year, Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland was a whole land that had closed March of 2022 and remained closed the rest of the year to refresh it. Then, in January of 2023, in conjunction with the start of Disney’s 100th celebration, Mickey’s Runaway Railway opened to guests. It enabled…
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Limited-Time Offerings Announced For Disneyland Resort Magic Key Holders for the New Year
The new year is upon us, and planning ahead is always a good thing. Disneyland Resort has announced that some “Extras Unlocked” offerings will be available to Magic Key Holders beginning January 9, 2024 for a limited time. First up is a special refillable popcorn bucket. Magic Key Holders can purchase a special Magic Key-branded…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2023: #5 Destination D23 Announcements
It’s time again for the countdown of the top Disney stories that really made some buzz throughout the year. The number five spot goes to one event, but several announcements. At the very first presentation of Destination D23 in September, several park announcements were made to the awe of the crowd and viewers at home.…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Spring 2024 Entertainment Lineup
The spring of 2024 will be a fun one for anyone who loves the Disneyland Resort entertainment. This spring will see plenty of entertainment offerings coming to the Disneyland Resort. This includes both fan-favorite parades and also nighttime spectaculars. Below is a look at the exciting entertainment lineup that will be coming to Disneyland Resort…
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Orchestrion in Frontierland Brings Unique Holiday Music to Disneyland Resort
There are two orchestrions that can be found at the Disneyland Resort. One is in the Candy Palace on Main Street, USA and the other is in Frontierland. The Frontierland orchestrion originally was found in the Main Street Train Station before being moved to the Silver Spur Supplies store. This instrument is about 100 years…
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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort 2023 – Part II: All We Want for Christmas
When the festive spirit takes over the Disneyland Resort during the holiday season, an enchanting array of themed gifts also takes its place on shelves and displays. The atmosphere is electric with eager visitors bustling through shops adorned with sparkling decorations and shelves brimming with exclusive Disney merchandise. Gift-seekers weave through crowds, eyes twinkling as…
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Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks Spectacular to Be Offered Twice at Disneyland on New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve at Disneyland Resort is one of THE places to be. The park comes to life with a festive spirit as guests couple the magic of Disney with the magic of the new year. Many people make it an annual tradition to make the trek down to The Happiest Place on Earth! to…
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Haunted Mansion Holiday Closing Date Revealed
The closing date for Haunted Mansion Holiday for this holiday season at the Disneyland Resort is now known. The last day to experience this attraction before it disappears for the year will be January 21, 2024. Following this, Jack Skellington, Zero, Sally, and the rest of the Nightmare Before Christmas visitors will be saying goodbye.…
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GUIDE: Everything You Need to Know About Making Reservations to Visit the Disneyland Resort
Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort are required to have two things to be able to enter: a valid ticket/Magic Key and also a reservation. While this system has been in place since the reopening of the Disneyland Resort after the pandemic, it still can be confusing for some. Below is a look at how this…
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Disneyland Candlelight Ceremony “Paw-sitive” Experience For Cast Member and Service Dog
The annual Candlelight Ceremony at Disneyland is special to many people. Every year, Cast Members audition and are beyond thrilled when they get chosen to be a part of the Disney Cast Choir. For one Cast Member, performing in Candlelight was very special. Kayla Cortez sang brightly on the iconic Main Street, U.S.A., train station…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Lineup of Events for 2024
The Disneyland Resort has announced the lineup of events that guests will be able to experience when visiting The Happiest Place on Earth in 2024. This includes some annual favorites, new offerings, and the return of some beloved classics, all of which are sure to delight guests when they visit next year. Some of the…
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Galactic Music Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland During Fireworks for Season of the Force
Season of the Force is returning to Disneyland Park in 2024. This year, along with the return of Hyperspace Mountain to Space Mountain, there will also be some new offerings that Star Wars fans will NOT want to miss! One of these new experiences will be the way that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge comes to…
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Peter Pan Returning to ‘Fantasmic!’ When it Returns to Disneyland in Spring 2024
Next spring Fantasmic! will once again be lighting up the night with Mickey Mouse’s imagination. When it returns on May 24, a fan-favorite sequence will be returned to the nighttime spectacular. Pixie dust will be sprinkled on the show as the Peter Pan scene returns. This scene sees Peter Pan and Wendy fighting Captain Hook,…
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Re-imagined Pixar Fest Returning to Disneyland Resort
A re-imagined Pixar Fest is returning to the Disneyland Resort in 2024. This time around, Pixar Fest will get an extended celebration as it runs from April 26th through August 4, 2024. This festival will include colorful décor along with themed menu items and commemorative merchandise throughout the Disneyland Resort. This will include both parks,…
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Disneyland Resort Service Celebration: Honoring Cast Members
Cast culture is undeniably unique at Disneyland Resort, where those who dream of making magic come together to form a community with a unified goal: creating happiness. While the resort has grown and evolved over the last six decades, one tradition has remained the same: commemorating the thousands of Disneyland cast members who have contributed to…