Tag: Disneyland
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Disney Teases Return of Traditional Character Meet and Greets
Today Disney teased the return of hugs with characters. In a post on social media, the social distancing barrier is removed between the camera and Mickey Mouse. Mickey Mouse then beckons the camera closer and indicates a hug while nodding yes. The hashtags for the post indicate that traditional meet and greets could be returning…
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The Perfect Match: LEGO and Star Wars – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #601
Welcome to a very special episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week marks the 300th episode for Caitie as a co-host on the show. It also is a week with LOTS of Star Wars. Not just Star Wars though, also LEGO! There are a lot of fun things to geek out about with the new LEGO…
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Hyperspace Mountain Returning to Disneyland for Limited Run
Hyperspace Mountain will be returning to Disneyland on April 29, 2022. This overlay of Space Mountain will be in Tomorrowland for a limited run. It will be arriving in time for the Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite events and also May the 4th (Star Wars Day). The news comes from the Disneyland website and…
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Not Just a Walk in the Park: My Worldwide Disney Resorts Career – Mr. DAPs’ Book Review
Not Just a Walk in the Park: My Worldwide Disney Resorts Career is a personal look at the career of Disney Legend Jim Cora. Cora started working at Disneyland in 1957 and would go on to have an illustrious 40-year career with Disney. Eventually, he would become the Chairman of Disneyland International in 1999 before…
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Get Ready For Egg Hunting When Eggstravaganza Arrives at Disneyland Resort on March 31
The Eggstravaganza will be arriving at Disneyland Resort on March 31st. When it does, guests will be able to hunt for eggs throughout the resort. This egg hunt will continue to be offered through April 17. As is often the case, availability for the Eggstravaganza will be contingent on supplies lasting. For those that want…
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Disney Voices Support for LGBTQIA+ Cast On Social Media on Day of Walk Outs
Today cast members from across The Walt Disney Company have planned a walkout in support of its LGBTQIA+ cast, their families, and the community at large. As cast members are walking out, Disney has voiced support for the cause with multiple posts on social media. This includes its parks channels and also Disney+. The post…
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Scrims Come Down From Around Royal Theatre at Disneyland
After several weeks of being surrounded by scrims, the Royal Theatre looks brand new. This comes after the scrims were removed after work was done on the Royal Theatre. The result is a vibrant and beautiful paint scheme. DAPS MAGIC team member Steven stopped by Disneyland to get photos and video of the renovated Royal…
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Pixar Pals Dance Party Returns to Tomorrowland at Disneyland
Pixar Pals Dance Party has returned to Tomorrowland at Disneyland. This dance party has Pixar characters dancing the night away with guests at the Tomorrowland Terrace. Initially, this dance party was a part of Pixar Fest in 2018. The dance party is offered from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Here is a look at the…
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A Green Corndog? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1223 (#599)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and wearing their best green outfits! The question with this that must be asked is, what is your favorite food for this holiday? As the GEEKS move into the main show there is a lot of ground to cover. Disneyland is now…
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Merlin’s Marvelous Miscellany Now Open in Fantasyland at Disneyland
A new store has opened in Fantasyland at Disneyland. Just behind Sleeping Beauty Castle Merlin’s Marvelous Miscellany is now open. The store is inspired by Merlin from The Sword in the Stone. When the park opened in 1995, this was the home of Merlin’s Magic Shop and the new location gives a nod to that.…
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St. Patrick’s Day Inspired Food Coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort
We are just under a week away from St. Patrick’s Day! To celebrate this holiday, Disney has released all the food guests can enjoy on both coasts! Walt Disney World Resort Resorts Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Intermission Food Court (available March 13 through 19) St. Patrick’s Day Mickey: Chocolate Irish crème mousse and chocolate cake with a…
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Disneyland Resort Begins Enforcing Magic Key No-Show Policy
After six months, the Disneyland Resort has begun enforcing the no-show policy for its Magic Key program. The policy had been quietly unenforced for the first half of the year of the program’s existence. This grace period has ended now Disney officials shared this week. The no-show policy starts clean this week with no penalties…
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Looking Back at Magic Happens Two Years After Its Official Disneyland Opening
Two years ago from today Magic Happens officially opened at Disneyland. It had a soft opening the day before on February 27th to the delight of Disneyland guests. This parade brought many magical Disney moments to life through two new songs and nine floats. Over 90 performers brought this character to life with over two…
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Some Spectacular Returns – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #596
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the GEEKS have a lot to geek out about with a LOT of announcements from Disney. A lot of these announcements have involved returns of one kind or another. This includes the return of four nighttime spectaculars to the Disneyland Resort, Phat Cat Swinger returning to Disney California Adventure…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Return Dates for Main Street Electrical Parade, Disneyland Forever, Fantasmic!, and World of Color!
Some favorite nighttime spectaculars are returning to the Disneyland Resort this spring. Today, the specific dates for when the Main Street Electrical Parade, Disneyland Forever fireworks, Fantasmic!, and World of Color were announced. Along with the announced dates, some concept art was shared for a new finale unit for the Main Street Electrical Parade. The…
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Mickey’s Toontown Then… and Now! – 29 Years Ago at Disneyland
I hope you did a double-take at the title of this month’s blog. 29 years ago at Disneyland? 30 years was an odd enough choice. But why change it now? This is not really a change, just an acknowledgment of an item that is better presented a year in advance. You see, Toontown, which opened…
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Sam Eagle Deems Disneyland The Most Patriotic Place on Earth on Presidents’ Day
Sam Eagle has decided that Disneyland is The Most Patriotic Place on Earth. In a video released on Presidents’ Day by The Muppets, Sam Eagle shares his love of Disneyland from the Opera House, the home of Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. The video of Sam Eagle in the Opera House (in front of a…
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Celebrate Soulfully Brings Gospel Celebration to Fantasyland Theater at Disneyland
On Saturday, February 19, 2022, Celebrate Soulfully kicked off at the Disneyland Resort with Celebrate Gospel. Those who visited the Fantasyland Theater in Disneyland found the venue filled with gospel music as various music groups sang their hearts out on the stage. For this day, there were five main guests singing at the Disneyland Resort.…
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Inside the Mickey’s Toontown Refurbishment at Disneyland Park
On March 9, 2022, Mickey’s Toontown will close for a grand transformation! The land will reopen in 2023 with Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway but that won’t be the only change coming! This afternoon, Disney gave us an inside look at some of the changes that will be coming. Disney has confirmed that Roger Rabbit’s…
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Disneyland Resort Removing Mask Requirement Indoors
This morning, the Disneyland Resort officially made changes to the mask requirement. Starting Thursday, February, vaccinated guests will no longer be required to wear masks indoors. In the new update on the Disneyland website, the resort states that masks will still be required on shuttles and health areas, like First Aid. This follows the Walt…
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Los Angeles Rams Celebrate Super Bowl LVI Win at Disneyland in Cavalcade with MVP Cooper Kupp, Aaron Donald, Matthew Stafford, Along with Mickey and Friends
The Los Angeles Rams celebrated their Super Bowl LVI win by going to Disneyland on Monday. After saying “I’m going to Disneyland!” after the big game yesterday, they made good on their word and arrived at the Happiest Place on Earth today to celebrate their big win. At 1:15 PM a celebratory cavalcade stepped off…
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MVP Cooper Kupp, Aaron Donald and Matthew Stafford to Celebrate Dazzling Super Bowl Performance with Magical Trip to Disneyland Resort on Monday Following Los Angeles Rams’ Super Bowl LVI Victory
‘I’m Going to Disneyland!’ MVP Cooper Kupp, Aaron Donald and Matthew Stafford to Celebrate Dazzling Super Bowl Performance with Magical Trip to Disneyland Resort on Monday Following Los Angeles Rams’ Super Bowl LVI Victory Continuing a long-running Super Bowl tradition, MVP Cooper Kupp, Aaron Donald and Matthew Stafford appeared in Disney’s iconic ‘I’m Going to…
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Soarin’ Over California to Return to Disney California Adventure for Limited Run
Soarin’ to tower! In just a few short weeks, Soarin’ Over California will return to Disney California Adventure Park! This will take place during the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival and will celebrate all that makes this state great! The festival will begin on March 4 and guests will be able to experience…
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Trams Returning to Disneyland Resort on February 23
This morning, Ken Potrock, president of the Disneyland Resort, took to Instagram to share some exciting news! He told us that on Wednesday, February 23, trams would be returning to Disneyland! This news has been long-awaited! The last time many Disneyland guests rode a tram was March 13, 2020, before the parks closed for 13…