Tag: Disneyland
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What a Week – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1024 (#495)
Welcome to a very different episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, things have changed a lot in the Disney and geek universe and the geeks spend a lot of time talking about. This includes the closure of Disney parks around the glove. The geeks also talk about St. Patrick’s Day, the day of taping. There…
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The Little Man of Disneyland
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! It seems like a perfect time to look back at The Little Man of Disneyland. Originally this was a book that was released in 1955 in Disney’s Little Golden Books series. It was published as A Mickey Mouse Club Book in this series. For me personally, this was a book I grew…
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Closing Time – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to a very busy edition of the DISNEY Reporter! Much of the news this week surrounds the closure of the Disney Parks around the globe, the Disney Cruise Line, and more due to the coronavirus outbreak. This also has impacted the release date for Disney’s live-action Mulan. On the flip side of things closing,…
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Disneyland Resort Closes Parks with Class and Character
On Friday, March 13th the Disneyland Resort closed the gates to both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure for the final time in the month of March. This was done to protect both guests and cast members due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris Resorts will also be closing their parks…
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What to Do When the Parks Are Closed – Easing the Disney Trip Withdrawals UPDATED
Parks withdrawals can be tough. Back in the day, before I was local to the parks, I would venture to Disneyland only a few days out of the year. In between visits I had to find some creative means to satisfy the cravings of a visit. And this was before YouTube and broadband internet! With…
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Disneyland Resort Not Required to Comply with California’s Order Against Large Gatherings [UPDATED]
[UPDATE] Today Disneyland Announced it would be closing due to concerns surrounding the Coronavirus. More details can be read here. [UPDATE] Last night, California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered a ban on large gatherings throughout the state. Many Disney fans were looking to the local theme park for some direction on what could happen next, as…
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Tom Holland to Return as Spider-Man for Avengers Campus at the Disneyland Resort
Earlier today it was announced that Avengers Campus will be opening at Disney California Adventure on July 18, 2020. One of the highlights of this new land will be the new WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure attraction. On this attraction, guests will get to join Spider-Man in an adventure where they will get to see…
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Founder of the Walt Disney Archives Dave Smith to be Honored with a Window at Disneyland
Along with being named a Disney Legend, being honored with a Window at Disneyland is among The Walt Disney Company’s highest honors. This morning at the Annual Meeting of Disney Shareholders in Raleigh, North Carolina, Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger made an announcement that Dave Smith, founder of The Walt Disney Archives, will receive the…
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Disney Parks Give Coronavirus Update
The Walt Disney Company is reassuring guests to its theme parks in California and Florida that steps are being taken during the coronavirus outbreak, which prompted the closure of its theme parks in Asia. Dr. Pamela Hymel, Chief Medical Officer for Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, said Disneyland and Walt Disney World are already exceptionally clean…
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Sunday Recap Report – A Day Full of Fun and Friends!
It was an absolutely beautiful day to visit the Disneyland Resort! The sun was shining brightly, there was a slight breeze, and colors on photos were brighter than they had been in quite awhile! I got to Disneyland around 11:45am, took some photos, and then sat on a bench outside of Disneyana. Soon after, Jeff…
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Magic’s Happening – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1022 (#493)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of magical things to cover at the Disney Parks. This includes the opening of both the Magic Happens parade at Disneyland and the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The geeks also chat about the 25th anniversary…
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Sunday Recap Report – Magic Happens!
It started off as a nice day at the Disneyland Resort. Sprinkles and very light rain would later fall, but that was okay! I arrived at Disneyland around 11:50am, picked up a Disneyland Park map, and took my obligatory photos of the train station. I walked into Disneyana to see if any Indiana Jones Funko…
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Magic Happens – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to a very big news week at the DISNEY Reporter! This week we lead off with a story that will affect the future of The Walt Disney Company as Bob Chapek became the CEO of Disney. There is also news about the new parade at Disneyland, Magic Happens. The Impossible Burger is now going…
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25 Facts About Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland for its 25th Anniversary
March 3rd is the 25th anniversary of the Indiana Jones Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. For a quarter of a century, guests have been able to go on an adventure with Indiana Jones when they visit Adventureland. This is an attraction that set a new bar for an immersive attraction and is the definition of…
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Magic Happens Parade Officially Opens at Disneyland Resort with a Day Performance and Night Performance
On Friday the Magic Happens parade officially debuted at the Disneyland Resort. After a soft opening on Thursday, it was clear that fans were ready to see the parade. Hours before the parade began the parade route was lined with fans eagerly awaiting Disneyland’s newest parade. By the time the first parade began at 3:30…
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Magical Treats Arrive at Disneyland Park to Celebrate “Magic Happens”
Some magical eats and treats have debuted at Disneyland Park to celebrate the debut of “Magic Happens.” These brand new bites were created to celebrate the latest addition to the park’s line up of fun entertainment offerings. Since the parade marches right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A., it’s only fitting that these items…
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Magic Happens Parade Arrives at Disneyland
Disneyland’s newest parade has arrived. Today the Magic Happens parade made its way through the park for the first time in front of park guests. It was shown to cast members during an exclusive overnight performance on Wednesday night. The reaction to the parade was simply magical. The newest parade at the Disneyland Resort is…
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Disneyland to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Indiana Jones Adventure with Special Experiences
It’s time to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland Park. The celebration of this fan-favorite attraction will include engaging experiences and fun offerings that every archaeologist must discover! As you journey into the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, keep your eyes open for mysterious symbols and glyphs within the attraction’s…
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Jungle Cruise Board Game Arriving This Summer
A new board game based on the popular Disney attraction The world famous Jungle Cruise will be arriving in stores this summer. This game, Jungle Cruise Adventure Game, will be arriving in June 2020 for $29.99. With this game, fans of the Jungle Cruise will be able to relive the humor and adventure found in the…
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Sunday Recap Report – A Return to Disneyland
We are back from Dallas, and that meant it was back to our ‘normal’ Sunday at Disneyland! Of course, we had a chance to enjoy one more Sunday without a parade at Disneyland and before the food and wine festival begins at Disney California Adventure. When I arrived around 11:50am, it seemed a bit busy…
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Disneyland Debuts 35th Anniversary (Part Two) – 30 Years Ago in Disneyland
Last month’s entry covered the first part of January 11, 1990, the day that kicked off Disneyland’s 35th anniversary year. Before getting to the rest of that memorable day, I do want to clear up one detail. In the course of last month’s post I mentioned that former President Ronald Reagan’s appearance included snipers on…
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Check Out “Chewbacca Mode” on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge continues to be full of surprises. On Sunday, the DAPS MAGIC crew were able to experience a new one for them. This new experience is what we are dubbing “Chewbacca Mode.” When it is activated, rather than having Hando guide the crew of the Millennium Falcon on its run, Chewbacca takes…
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Magic’s Coming – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! After a week of travel, Mr. DAPs is back with the top Disney and geek headlines from the last two weeks as covered by DAPS MAGIC. A lot of things have happened from around the Disney Parks and beyond. In the parks, prices increased at both the Disneyland and Walt…
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Tomorrowland Entrance Updates Continue at Disneyland
Work continues on the entrance to Tomorrowland at Disneyland. Much of this work is reminiscent of New Tomorrowland which arrived at Disneyland in 1969. The changes are bringing a retro vibe to Tomorrowland as it leans into nostalgia. The changes come as Disneyland continues on with Project Stardust. For this, Disneyland has been polishing and…