Tag: Disneyland
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A Sweet Week – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot of ground to cover. Things start off with a small fire that occurred behind Main Street, USA at Disneyland this week. This coming week Valentine’s Day will be celebrated by Disney fans at the Disneyland Resort. DAPS MAGIC has ideas for…
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Disneyland Annual Passholders Given Exclusive Look at Disney-Pixar’s Onward Preview
On Thursday night Disneyland Annual Passholders were given an exclusive opportunity to experience the preview that opened to all other guests for Disney-Pixar’s Onward in Tomorrowland. The preview took place between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM at the Tomorrowland Theater. There, Annual Passholders with their valid annual pass were given a beanie themed to the…
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5 Last Minute Valentine’s Day Date Ideas for the Disneyland Resort
Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us. As February 14th gets closer, many are starting to look around for ways to celebrate this special holiday with their special someone. Others, are suddenly realizing the day has snuck up on them and all that time they thought they had to plan is now gone. Fear not! DAPS…
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Iconic Valentine’s Day Decorations Return to Disneyland
An iconic photo location for couples celebrating Valentine’s Day has returned to Disneyland. At the end of Main Street near the Emporium, the ultimate Valentines from Mickey and Minnie can now be found. The arrival of this decoration comes ahead of the next Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite. This year, this special ticketed event will…
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Fire Ignites Behind Main Street, USA at Disneyland
Guests at Disneyland got an unexpected experience tonight when power went out and a fire appeared behind Main Street, USA. This is an area between Main Street, USA and The Jungle Cruise in Adventureland. The fire was reported shortly after 6:00 PM. A fire crew arrived and put it out before other units were able…
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September Date For 30th CHOC Walk in the Park Announced!
The CHOC Walk in the Park is an annual walk through the Disneyland Resort that has one very important goal: to raise funds for health care programs, education and research for Southern California’s kids. This yearly tradition has supporters getting up at the crack of dawn to walk around the Disneyland Resort to support this cause.…
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FastPass Coming Soon to Monsters, Inc. and Autopia at Disneyland Resort
This afternoon, Disney made a fun announcement for families will young children! Both Autopia and Monsters, Inc. Mike and Sulley to the Rescue will have FastPass coming to the attractions at Disneyland to help families make the most out of their time at the place where dreams come true. Monsters, Inc. Mike and Sulley to…
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Soarin’ Over California Cleared for Takeoff this February for a Limited Run
Soarin’ you are cleared for takeoff! In just a few short weeks, guests at Disney California Adventure Park will be soaring high above the state of California with Soarin’ Over California! This classic California Adventure attraction will return to the park for just about two months before it takes off once again. The attraction will…
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Sunday Recap Report – A Super Sunday of Fun!
It was a mild day at the Disneyland Resort in terms of weather, which was good. I got to the Toy Story Parking Lot around 11:30am, and it was a breeze to park. Bus loading, security, and entry into Disneyland was fairly quick. I entered Disneyland around 11:50am and started browsing through the shops on…
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Disneyland Offers Exclusive Disneyland Annual Passholder Sneak Peek for Pixar’s Onward!
Starting on February 7, 2020 guests visiting the Disneyland Resort will be able to catch a sneak peek of Pixar’s Onward in the Tomorrowland Theater. On February 6, however, Disneyland Annual Passholders will be able to exclusively see the preview before day guests. Disneyland Annual Passholders will be able to experience this sneak peek from…
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Pictorial: Disneyland After Dark: 80s Nite is a Radical Return to the 80s
On January 29, 2020 Disneyland celebrated the 80s with a special ticketed event. Disneyland After Dark: 80s Nite was a return to the 80s through the lens of the Happiest Place on Earth! The night included special photo ops, entertainment, characters, food, merchandise, and more! Unfortunately, due to the weather the planned fireworks for the night…
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Details Released for Disneyland After Dark: 80s Nite!
Tonight is the first Disneyland After Dark event of 2020. Disneyland After Dark: 80s Nite will be a nostalgic experience that transports guests back to the 80s at the happiest place on Earth! The night will be full of characters, photo locations, merchandise, food, entertainment, and more. The party begins at 9:00 tonight (January 29,…
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30 Years Since the 35th! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1017 (#488)
This week on GEEKS CORNER we did things a little bit differently! We welcomed a wonderful friend of the show, Doug Marsh, to the table and he talked through some of his favorite memories from 30 years ago at Disneyland! On January 11, 1990, Doug witnessed the kickoff of the 35th-anniversary celebration! The beginning of “party gras”…
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Sunday Recap Report – A Fairly Quiet Sunday
Mornings at the Disneyland Resort have been quite busy since Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened on January 17. Boarding groups are usually gone within minutes of Park opening. This causes some people leave the Park and return later depending on their boarding group assignment or leave in general if they didn’t get a…
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Batuu Sporks Now On Sale at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park
If you dined at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge when the land first opened, you may remember some unique utensils being served along with your food. Disney parks fans took these utensils home with them as a special Star Wars collector’s item and Disneyland Resort was not able to keep up with the demand. The sporks quickly disappeared and…
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Disneyland Debuts 35th Anniversary – 30 Years Ago in Disneyland
There could hardly be a more auspicious day to open a blog dedicated to the Disneyland of 30 years ago than January 11, 1990. I would like to say that I had carefully planned every detail of my visit that day, but that just wouldn’t be true. And I had no idea it would be…
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Hello Fastpass Goodbye Fox – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s DISNEY Reporter! Each week we cover the top Disney and geek headlines as covered by DAPS MAGIC. This week the headlines span the globe and start with the announced closure of Shanghai Disneyland due to health concerns in the surrounding area in China. Over at Disneyland, a new Disneyland After Dark:…
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Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite Announced For August
In August Star Wars fans will descend on Anaheim for the 2020 Star Wars Celebration. While in Anaheim, they will now also be able to participate in a special event dedicated solely to Star Wars. Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite has been announced by Disney and will be offered on August Aug. 27!* This…
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More Magic! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1016 (#487)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot more magic that has arrived at the Disneyland Resort and also will be arriving! This week more concept art was released for the upcoming Magic Happens parade at Disneyland. This week the Disneyland Resort also opened the new Star Wars: Rise of…
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Your Guide to Getting a Boarding Pass for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
This weekend, Disneyland opened one of the most epic attractions in park history. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance combines multiple ride systems to tell the story of the Resistance escaping from the clutches of Kylo Ren and the First Order. Of course, when an attraction this incredible opens, guests flock from all over to have…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – 11 Must-Do Experiences Inside the Newest Land at Disneyland Park
At more than 14 acres, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the largest single-themed land in Disney Parks history, packed with immersive storytelling that allows guests to live their own Star Wars adventures. With so much to take in at Disneyland Park,* here are 11 “must-do” experiences for guests inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Join a…
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Fans Descend on Disneyland for Opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance!
Disney fans arrived before the rise of dawn at the Disneyland Resort to experience the opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Some guests began arriving on Thursday night in anticipation of the new attraction’s opening. Even though the attraction is accessible only through the Disneyland app once the park…
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Our First Reactions to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland Park
As Disneyland gears up for the opening of the brand-new attraction Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, we want to reflect on the fun we had this last weekend! We were lucky enough to experience the newest addition to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge during last week’s cast preview. In the video below, we share our first reactions to…
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Rise with the Resistance and Enjoy New Food and Merchandise in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Tomorrow, Rise of the Resistance will open at Disneyland Park, bringing a mission to all the off-worlders. This attraction will mark the land being officially open at Disneyland Resort and will bring new life to this corner of the galaxy. Whether you choose to rise with the Resistance or join the First Order, there will…