Tag: Disneyland
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VIDEO: Fire of the Rising Moons During Disney’s Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky
This last weekend, the 4th of July was celebrated at the Disneyland Resort. This was a special celebration as the United States of America celebrated its 250th anniversary. It was also part of the larger Disney Celebrates America initiative that continued the festivities throughout the company. One of the highlights of the Independence Day celebrations…
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Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition Closes for Refurbishment
Near the entrance of Frontierland, there is a classic attraction that brings the Old West to life. The Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition is that attraction. Guests normally can amble up to this cabin, drop a couple of quarters in, pick up a rifle, and find themselves getting some target practice in the legendary Boot Hill in…
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King Arthur Carrousel Closes for Quick Refurbishment at Disneyland
King Arthur Carrousel has closed for a quick refurbishment at Disneyland. The iconic attraction is set to reopen by July 17, 2026, which also happens to be Disneyland’s 71st anniversary. In fact, according to the Disneyland Resort attraction calendar for the ride, it is set to reopen on Disneyland’s 71st anniversary. What exactly is being…
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1st Marine Division Band Performs at Avengers Campus and at Sleeping Beauty Castle During 4th of July Weekend Celebration
There were a lot of military bands that performed at the Disneyland Resort as the United States of America celebrated its 250th anniversary this weekend. As part of the festivities, the Disney Celebrates America initiative added Disney magic to this milestone celebration in the history of America. At the Disneyland Resort, Soarin’ Across America’s opening…
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Goofy Being Goofy? – Caption of the Week
It’s time for another Caption of the Week! After a fun photo from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge last week, it’s time to get Goofy! This photo was taken a few years ago during Mickey’s Soundsational Parade. This was taken during the final run of Mickey’s Soundsational Parade in 2019. The parade had been updated a…
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1st Marine Division Band Joins Disneyland Resort 4th of July Celebration for Patriotic Flag Retreat
On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the United States of America celebrated its 250th anniversary. This milestone celebration was celebrated in many ways around the country. For Disney, the overarching Disney Celebrates America initiative led the patriotic celebrations throughout its parks and resorts. At the Disneyland Resort, the resort included the opening of Soarin’ Across America…
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VIDEOS: Disney Celebrates America at the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. This is part of a bigger celebration of The Walt Disney Company called Disney Celebrates America. This celebration is happening throughout the company in many different ways. At Disneyland Resort, the celebration includes the opening of Soarin’ Across America, military bands…
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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…