Tag: Disneyland
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Finding Dory’s Hank Arrives at Disneyland’s Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Ahead of July 25 Opening
A new friend from Finding Dory will soon be able to be visited when guests go aboard the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage when it reopens next month. Today, Disney announced that Hank the septopus will be a part of the attraction when it reopens on July 25, 2022. Disney also shared a look at what…
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So, That’s a Fantasmic! – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Last month, I described the events leading up to the May 15 public debut of Fantasmic!, the new nighttime spectacle that had everyone guessing about what, exactly, it would be. This month I will be describing my reaction, the public reaction, and the long-term impact it had on Disneyland. On Friday, May 15, I made…
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“Believe… in Holiday Magic” and “World of Color – Season of Light” Returning to Disneyland Resort for the Holidays
Two beautiful nighttime spectaculars are returning to the Disneyland Resort for the holidays later this year. Today it was announced that Believe… In Holiday Magic and also World of Color – Season of Light will be returning to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure respectively. The announcements were made as Disney celebrates Halfway to the Holidays.…
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Ragtime Piano Returns to Coke Corner at Disneyland
The ragtime piano has returned to its pre-pandemic home at Coke Corner. While the piano has been in the park for quite some time, it has been up above the Coke Corner area in an enclosed area of Jolly Holiday. On Friday, Ragtime Noel could be seen tickling the ivories of the ragtime piano at…
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Captain Buzz Lightyear Arrives in Tomorrowland at Disneyland
Starting on June 17, 2022, Captain Buzz Lightyear from the new Pixar film LIGHTYEAR began meeting guests in Tomorrowland at Disneyland. The face character was meeting guests throughout the day in front of the Tomorrowland Terrace stage, wearing his spacesuit and sharing about the world in which he lives. Lightyear was also learning about what…
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Traditional Space Mountain Returning to Disneyland in July
The traditional version of Space Mountain is returning to Tomorrowland on July 5, 2022. Currently, the Hyperspace Mountain overlay is being offered for the attraction in the continuation of the May the 4th Star Wars celebration at Disneyland. The traditional version features a soundtrack by Michael Giacchino. This was added to the attraction in 2005,…
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Too Early for Halloween? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #612
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the GEEKS are excited to talk about Halloween festivities at the Disneyland Resort, among other things. What would you like to see the guests dress as for the Oogie Boogie Bash? Along with talking about Halloween, the GEEKS also talk about Sportscasting… But Not Sports. Along the way, the…
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Halloween Screams to Light Up the Night at Disneyland During Halloween Time
The Haunted Mansion isn’t the only place that Jack Skellington will be taking over this Halloween. Jack Skellington will be taking over the skies over Disneyland this Halloween Time once again. Disney announced that the projection and fireworks spectacular, Halloween Screams, will be returning to Disneyland nightly from September 2 through October 31, 2022. With…
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Halloween Time Returns To Disneyland Resort This September
Halloween Time is returning to the Disneyland Resort. Starting on September 2 through October 31, 2022, the celebration of Halloween will be again offered at the Happiest Place on Earth! During the course of the Halloween festivities, the Disneyland Resort will see the return of many seasonal favorites. Halloween Time at Disneyland At Disneyland, there…
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Disneyland’s Blue Bayou – Walk-Up Dining Review
On Sunday, June 5, I had the opportunity to return to the Blue Bayou in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square by using the walk-up list. As reported by DAPS MAGIC, Friday, June 3 was the first day the restaurant reopened to guests after being closed during a majority of the current Pirates of the Caribbean refurbishment.…
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Dance the Night Away in Tomorrowland at Stitch’s Interplanetary Beach Party Blast
A new dance party has arrived at Tomorrowland over the weekend. Stitch’s Interplanetary Beach Party Blast now lets Disney guests dance the night away with Stitch and friends nightly at the Tomorrowland Terrace from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Throughout the course of the night find Sitch, Goofy, Pluto, Clarabelle, Horace Horsecollar, Chip & Dale,…
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Anika Noni Rose Says “The Princess and the Frog” Re-Imagining of Splash Mountain to Debut in 2024
In an interview on Live With Kelly and Ryan, Anika Noni Rose, the voice of Tiana in The Princess and the Frog may have revealed when Disney intends to open the revamped Splash Mountain at one or more of its domestic theme parks. During the interview, Rose shared that she is continuing to work with…
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Celebrating Star Wars Celebration – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #610
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks are going to be celebrating an incredible weekend at Star Wars Celebration! There was a lot to be excited about and it is a great time to be a Star Wars fan! This includes Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Andor, Willow, Star Tours, and a whole lot…
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Disneyland Resort Announces a Limited-Time Summer Ticket Offer for California Residents, as Low as $83 Per Person Per Day for a 3-Day, 1-Park per Day Theme Park Ticket
Disneyland Resort Announces a Limited-Time Summer Ticket Offer for California Residents, as Low as $83 Per Person Per Day for a 3-Day, 1-Park per Day Theme Park Ticket California residents can celebrate summer at Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park, using this special three-day ticket offer on any three eligible days June 13, 2022 through…
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Magic Key Sales Paused at Disneyland
Disneyland Resort Magic Key sales are currently paused. This comes ahead of the first anniversary of the program arrives in August. The Magic Key replaced the former Annual Pass program after the Disneyland Resort reopened in 2021 after being closed due to the pandemic. When the Magic Key program first went on sale in August…
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New Star Wars “Been There” Starbucks Mugs Arrive at Disneyland Resort
The newest in the line of Star Wars “Been There” mugs from Starbucks have arrived at the Disneyland Resort. These mugs represent three new planets from the galaxy far, far away. They are Naboo, Ahch-To, and Nevarro. The mugs retail for $22.99 and can be found at Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney District.…
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Tale of the Lion King Arrives at Disneyland’s Fantasyland Theatre
Over the weekend, a new show arrived at Disneyland’s Fantasyland Theatre. Tale of the Lion King is a story-theatre adaptation of Disney’s The Lion King is staged in a completely new presentation. The show includes lots of inspiration from its cultural roots. This includes scenery, costume designs, new original arrangements, and new choreography. A version of…
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The Magic Comes Alive as Fantasmic! Returns to Disneyland!
Fantasmic! is back at Disneyland. On May 28, guests again gathered around the Rivers of America to see what Mickey’s imagination could do. Some people started waiting for this show hours before it began. Others utilized the dining packages that were available and didn’t wait quite as many hours. However, for many hours were spent…
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Boba Fett and Fennec Shand Arrive at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
Today Boba Fett and Fennec Shand both arrived at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. Both could be found mingling in and around Black Spire outpost on Batuu throughout the day. Currently, both are appearing in The Mandalorian and also The Book of Boba Fett. Boba Fett is appearing as he is seen in these…
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New Star Wars Characters Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
Starting on May 28, 2022, new Star Wars characters will come to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. The announcement was made during the From a Galaxy Far, Far Away to a Disney Park Near You panel at Star Wars Celebration on May 27th. Portfolio Creative Executive at Walt Disney Imagineering Scott Trowbridge, his fellow…
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Reimagined CHOC Walk Announced for August 27
Today it was announced that to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the CHOC Walk, are reimagined version will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022. An email was sent out today by CHOC announcing what is being called CHOC Adventure in the Park. The email shared the following: We’re honoring the 30th anniversary of the…
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Pirates of the Caribbean Set to Reopen on July 1 at Disneyland
After a lengthy refurbishment, Pirates of the Caribbean will reopen on July 1st. This comes from the Disneyland App which shows the refurbishment ending on June 30, 2022. The New Orleans Square classic attraction closed on March 14, 2022. The attraction is a fan favorite at Disneyland and originally opened on March 18, 1967. It…
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30 Years of Mickey’s Imagination – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #608
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week is extra special as Mr. DAPs and Caitie are joined by none other than Doug Marsh. He joins to talk about being at the opening night of Fantasmic! in 1992. Before the show gets there, the GEEKS discuss the return of the Red Car Trolley at Disney California Adventure,…
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Drawn to the Magic at Disney California Adventure – DAPS from the Past
On May 7, 2004, a new show called Drawn to the Magic debuted at Disney California Adventure. The show was about three animators who brought Disney animated stories to life with music and some Disney magic. It culminated with the arrival of three Disney characters. Frequently the characters were Sorcerer Mickey, Cinderella, and either Woody…