Tag: Disneyland
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Day 5: Art – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
Art, I hope you find this and are reading it. In the spirit of Thanksgiving and Disneyland, my memories travel back over the decades to the beat of the Disneyland Band marching down Main Street USA to the awaiting chairs, music stands, and park benches in front of Town Hall. I am there waiting for…
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Remembering the Last Show of Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple Four Years Later
On November 4, 2018 Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple had its final training show in Tomorrowland. This show, which taught younglings, the ways of the Jedi inspired guests young and old during its run at the Disneyland Resort. During the process, the Padawans would learn to face their fears as they found themselves facing…
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Day Four: Characters – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
The Disneyland Resort has always been so special to me. I grew up very close and got to have family memories in the parks. It’s funny that I’m writing a post about being grateful for the characters of the Disneyland Resort because I was terrified of them as a child. As I have grown up,…
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Day Three: Envisioning Novelty – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
As Mr. Daps highlighted yesterday, Walt Disney came up with the idea of Disneyland as he was sitting on a bench in Griffith Park, watching his daughters riding the carousel and dreaming of a place where families could enjoy themselves together. Of course, this was only the beginning of Walt’s great vision, not the end.…
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Disney Ultimate Toy Drive Kicks Off For Annual Toys for Tots Program
An annual tradition of The Walt Disney Company has kicked off once again. The Disney Ultimate Toy Drive supports the Marines Toys for Tots program by bringing toys and a message of hope to millions of children in need during the holiday season. With the star of the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive, Disney also shared…
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Disneyland Resort Announces New Magic Key Exclusive Mr. Toad and Steamboat Willie Magic Shots
The Disneyland Resort has announced new Magic Key exclusive magic shots from Disney PhotoPass. There is one in Disneyland and one in Disney California Adventure. The magic shots will be available from November 2 through November 10, 2022. In Disneyland, Magic Key holders can get a magic shot with Mr. Toad and his wild ride…err…
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Day Two: An Idea and a Dream – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
There are so many things to be thankful for when it comes to the many worlds of Disney this month. One of the things that seem almost to be a no-brainer is the idea that Walt Disney had while sitting on a bench at Griffith Park. Now found at Disneyland in the Opera House, this…
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Seasonal Crossover – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #632
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of ground to cover as Disneyland moves from its Halloween Time celebrations to celebrating the Holidays in a week and a half. Before saying goodbye to Halloween, the Geeks talk about meeting Elsa Bloodstone and Werewolf by Night in Avengers Campus last week. They also…
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Clarabelle Cow and Daisy Duck Join Mickey & Friends Halloween Cavalcade for Halloween Day at Disneyland!
It took the entire Halloween Time season to happen but today for Halloween both Clarabelle Cow and Daisy Duck appeared in the Mickey & Friends Halloween Cavalcade at Disneyland. The cavalcade is offered in the afternoon twice in the afternoon at Disneyland and the two characters appeared together with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald…
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Sequel to “Little Man of Disneyland” Arriving in January 2023
A classic Disneyland book is getting a sequel. Little Man of Disneyland originally was released in 1955 and tells of Patrick Begorra and the building of Disneyland from a unique perspective. This classic Little Golden Book was an introduction to the little man who lives in the roots of a tree in Adventureland. Now, nearly…
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A Daytime Parade to Remember – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
This month’s column was supposed to be about a very memorable 1992 daytime parade that ran from June 19 to November 15. “The World According to Goofy” may have seemed a somewhat random choice, unless one remembers that Goofy made his Disney debut in 1932. For his 60th birthday, Disneyland created a zany parade tracing…
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MagicBand+ Officially Arrives at the Disneyland Resort
MagicBand+ is now available for all guests who visit the Disneyland Resort. Last week, the wearable technology rolled out to Magic Key holders, DVC members, and eligible cast members. Today, MagicBand+ is available to all who visit this happy place. MagicBand+ can be purchased at multiple locations throughout the Disneyland Resort. This includes: Downtown Disney…
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Final Happiest Cruise on Earth Sails for 2022 on “it’s a small world” Ahead of Arrival of “it’s a small world” Holiday at Disneyland
Since 1966, fans visiting Disneyland have been able to voyage on “the happiest cruise that ever sailed” as they experienced the message of coming together as sung by children from around the world. The attraction initially debuted at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. The popularity of this attraction led it to be first moved…
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New Character Photo Backdrops Arrive Near “it’s a small world” at Disneyland
New character backdrops can now be found in Fantasyland near it’s a small world at Disneyland. The backdrops are themed to it’s a small world and can be found on the upper level of the small world mall. Since the closure of Mickey’s Toontown the area has been the frequent meet and greet location for…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Holiday Entertainment Offerings
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are always a magical time of year. One of the things that make them so magical is all of the different entertainment offerings that can be found in the Disneyland Resort’s two parks, Downtown Disney District, and hotels. This year will be no different. Today the Disneyland Resort announced many…
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Disneyland Resort Announces the Return of Guided Tours
Guided tours are coming back to the Disneyland Resort. Today, two tours were announced by Disneyland. Reservations are now available. Disney shared descriptions of both tours. They are as follows: Walt’s Main Street Story The latest guided tour offering highlighting Walt, “Walt’s Main Street Story”, highlights hidden details, little-known facts and endearing trivia about Disneyland…
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Mickey’s Toontown Under Construction – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
You may recall that a year ago I was writing about Afternoon Avenue Live! at Disneyland, and specifically about the closure of Baloo’s Dressing Room. That meet ’n greet, located immediately beyond that new railroad trestle to the west of it’s a small world, had been replaced by a construction wall. In case there was…
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No Disney Merriest Nites for Disneyland This Holiday Season
With all of the announcements for the holiday season at the Disneyland Resort, one thing was absent from the list: Disney Merriest Nites. This after-hours hard-ticketed event was offered last year for fans looking to celebrate the holidays in a unique way at the Disneyland Resort. The party included A Christmas Fantasy Parade, holiday-themed characters,…
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Mickey and Friends Halloween Cavalcade Float Updated at Disneyland
The Mickey and Friends Halloween Cavalcade is looking better than ever! Yesterday, it debuted an updated float for Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy in their new Halloween costumes at the end of the cavalcade. The updated float is the same float that has been in the cavalcade throughout the season. However, it…
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What If Ghost Peppers? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #626
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot of fun to be had! The GEEKS talk about the new show. First off, Eudora’s Chic Boutique featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Secrets is now open in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. The GEEKS talk about this new location and other things coming that are connect to…
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Eudora’s Chic Boutique featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Secrets Opens in New Orleans Square at Disneyland
A new retail shop opened this morning in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. Eudora’s Chic Boutique featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Secrets is a beautiful little boutique found in New Orleans Square that is inspired by Princess Tiana’s dressmaking mother Eudora. The shop has a variety of different offerings that include books, home goods, apparel, and more.…
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Magic and Mayhem Are Back at Coke Corner as Musical Chairs Returns to Disneyland
For years, once a day at Refreshment Corner on Main Street, USA has been even more magical and full of mayhem. This is thanks to the Mad Hatter, Alice in Wonderland, and sometimes others who join the piano player for a one-a-day game of Musical Chairs. This simple game becomes more complicated and humorous as…
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The Future of Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort is Pixar Place Hotel
Last weekend there were multiple announcements made about upcoming happenings at the Disneyland Resort at the D23 Expo. This included new entertainment, attractions, dining options, and the arrival of the Incredible Hulk at Avengers Campus! There was also news about the transformation that has already begun for Paradise Pier Hotel at the Disneyland Resort. This…
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The Mandalorian and Grogu Headed to Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in November
The Mandalorian and Grogu are heading to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland in November. The announcement came from A Boundless Future: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products panel at D23 Expo 2022 last weekend. Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro was joined on stage during the panel by Jon Favreau to talk about…