Tag: Disneyland
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D23 Expo 2022 – Day Three Recap
Day three of D23 Expo 2022 was perhaps one of the most highly anticipated days of the expo this year. For this was the day with the parks panel, hosted by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro. There was a lot of news, a lot of possibilities, and a lot of magic during…
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Magic Happens is Returning to Disneyland Resort in Early 2023
Magic Happen, the parade that had a very limited run before the parks closed due to the pandemic, is returning to the Disneyland Resort. The announcement was made during the A Boundless Future: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products pane by Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. When the parade opened in 2020,…
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After New Trailer for ‘Andor’ is Released at D23 Expo, Actor Diego Luna Visits Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
Actor Diego Luna, who stars in the upcoming Star Wars series on Disney+ Andor has had a big week. This week the final trailer was released for the show that the actor stars in ahead of its three episode premiere on September 21 at D23 Expo. Today during a Lucasfilm presentation, he shared about the…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates Disney+ Day and Arrival of ‘Pinocchio’ on Disney+ with Photo Op, Mickey Ears, and More!
The Disneyland Resort is celebrating Disney+ Day and also the arrival of the live-action Pinocchio on Disney+. This morning, Disney+ subscribers could get early entrance into the parks. Once inside, there were Disney+ Mickey ears and Disney+ buttons handed out and kids received blue balloons. In Town Square, a photo op was found celebrating the…
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Time to Talk About Bruno – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #624
It’s time to talk about Bruno! Or is it? This week the geeks have a LOT to talk about and it ALL is about Halloween. After all, this is Halloween… time… at the Disneyland Resort. This includes new costumes for Mickey and friends, a new cavalcade, the Disney Villains Dance Party, and a new gingerbread…
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Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park Celebrates the Everlasting Bonds of Family with Experiences Inspired by Día de los Muertos, Sept. 2-Nov. 2, 2022
Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park Celebrates the Everlasting Bonds of Family with Experiences Inspired by Día de los Muertos, Sept. 2-Nov. 2, 2022 Disney California Adventure comes to life with folklórico dancers, Mariachi musicians, delicious food and ‘A Musical Celebration of Coco’ Disneyland Park honors Día de los Muertos with a…
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Dance the Night Away with Favorite Disney Villains in Tomorrowland at Disneyland!
Do you like to dance? Do you love Disney villains? How about Halloween? If you said yes to any or all of these questions then definitely check out the Disney Villains Dance Party in Tomorrowland during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. This dance party gives guests the opportunity to dance the night away with some…
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The Disneyland Band May Not Talk About Bruno, But It Sure Can Play About Him
The Disneyland Band has added a new song to their lineup, just in time for the Halloween Time celebration at Disneyland. On September 2nd, the band could be heard playing We Don’t Talk About Bruno from Disney’s Encanto. The band could be heard playing this song during one of its Main Street Station sets in…
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Everybody Screams for Return of Halloween Screams at Disneyland
Halloween Screams has returned to the night skies above Disneyland. This Halloween fireworks spectacular is hosted by Jack Skellington and takes guests on a musical adventure through many Disney villains in this immersive fireworks and projection spectacular. The show returned as part of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort and will be offered nightly through…
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New Halloween Cavalcade Arrives at Disneyland for Halloween Time
A new Mickey and Friends Halloween Cavalcade has arrived at Disneyland for Halloween Time 2022. This continues the recent trends of offering cavalcade twice during the day. This cavalcade has a new float with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck on it. The characters all had their new Halloween Costumes on. On the…
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Jack Skellington’s Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland Returns With Help of Lock, Shock, and Barrel on Gingerbread House
Jack Skellington has once again taken over Haunted Mansion and transformed it into Haunted Mansion Holiday! This year, Lock, Shock, and Barrel helped him out and made quite the gingerbread house. In fact, you could say they had a real “slice” making this gingerbread house. This year, the gingerbread house found in Haunted Mansion Holiday…
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Mickey and Friends Show off New Halloween Time Costumes at Disneyland
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, and Pluto all have new Halloween costumes this year at Disneyland. Mickey Mouse is now sporting a Jack-o-Lantern costume, Minnie Mouse is a cat, Chip and Dale have cute skeleton trick-or-treat shirts, Goofy is a spooky Halloween tree, and Donald Duck is dressed as Candy Corn. The new…
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Souvenir Guide 1992 – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
One of the tangible things I miss from 30 years ago at Disneyland is their over-the-top souvenir guide. Starting in 1955, with a modest flyer printed in two colors (black and turquoise), guests were always provided with basic information to make their visit “more enjoyable.” By 1992, that single sheet had grown into a 32-page…
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It’s a Sweet Time of Year to Visit the Disneyland Resort! Check Out All These Halloween Time Food Offerings!
Halloween Time is returning to the Disneyland Resort on September 2nd. This spooky season will continue through October 31st at the Happiest Place on Earth! Along with offering Halloween Screams fireworks, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and Oogie Boogie Bash, there will also be a plethora of treats to enjoy. Today, the Disneyland Resort shared what treats…
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Silhouette Studio Reopens on Main Street, USA at Disneyland
The Silhouette Studio has reopened on Main Street, USA at Disneyland after being closed for over two years. On Friday, guests were again able to get their silhouettes cut out of paper at the shop on the Northeast side of Main Street. In a little over a minute, a guest can get a silhouette cut out…
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Disney Celebrates World Princess Week with Brandy Singing “Starting Now” in Front of Sleeping Beauty Castle
It is World Princess Week and Disney is celebrating in many different ways. There are magical moments, foods, and more. All of this is wrapped into the Ultimate Princess Celebration! One of the ways princesses are being celebrated is through the theme song for this week. Sung by global superstar and Grammy Award-winning recording artist…
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Magic Keys and Magical Music – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #621
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week it’s all about the Magic Keys! First off, the GEEKS chat about the updated Magic Key program at Disneyland. This includes perspective on the program, a look at the new prices and policies, and also a quick comparison of the Magic Keys. The second half of the show is…
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Making Sense of Magic Keys – A Magic Key Comparison
With the arrival of the new iteration of the Magic Key program, the question is now being asked by Magic Key holders looking to renew: which one should I get? What was once the Believe is now Inspire and more expensive with blackout dates. In fact, all of the Magic Key levels are now more…
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Halloween Time Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time Merchandise (and some decorations) can now be found at the Disneyland Resort. This comes ahead of the official start of the spookiest season of the year on September 2, 2022. Halloween Time will continue through October 31, 2022. One of the highlights for many Disney fans every year is the seasonal merchandise. Already,…
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The End of the Summer – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week, Mr. DAPs (the DISNEY Reporter) shares the top five stories from the world of Disney and geek as found on DAPS MAGIC. This week, this includes the end of the Disneyland Resort 2022 All-American College Band season, Disney+ adding an ad-tier with price increases, Disney surpassing Netflix in…
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Magic What? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #620
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the GEEKS have a lot to be excited about and some things they hope to be excited about. First off, The Muppets Mayhem has finished production on its first season. The GEEKS geek out about this and what their hopes are for it. This episode of the show also…
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Trying Out Mobile Ordering at Rancho del Zocalo at Disneyland
The list of mobile order-friendly restaurants across the Disneyland Resort has expanded! Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante in Disneyland Park has added the mobile order feature and DAPS MAGIC was there on opening weekend to test it out. Rancho del Zocalo is a quick service Mexican restaurant located in Frontierland. This popular dining spot offers a…
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Back to the Future… The Retro Future – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week, Mr. DAPs shares the top five stories of Disney and geek news as covered on DAPS MAGIC. This week this covers a new hotel suite, news from D23 Expo, the Disneyland Resort, and also Knott’s Berry Farm! Let’s get to the news! DISNEY Reporter Headlines House of the…
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A Stroll Around the Park – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Disneyland in the Summer of 1992 had matured and grown in many ways, but for guests who had been visiting since the 1960s, it was still a pretty familiar place. Thirty years later, on the other hand, it seems like change has come to every corner of Walt’s original Magic Kingdom. But don’t take my…