Tag: Disneyland
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#DAPSnDragons Episode III: Here You Leave Today Recap!
We learn in a flashback how Zanna, Saile, and the Tinker escaped the siege on Spire, meeting a hooded, elderly human who attacked some castle guards. Coming back to our newly leveled group, we find them on their third day of travel to Mortidrakk, the technologically advanced land of the Gnomes and Dwarves and home…
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Shanghai Disneyland to Begin Phased Reopening on May 11
Today it was announced that Shanghai Disneyland will begin a phased reopening starting on May 11th. The news came from the quarter 2 earnings call for The Walt Disney Company and a concurrent release from Shanghai Disneyland. Tickets for the park will go on sale on May 8th at 8:00 AM. Shanghai Disneyland will reopen…
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One Man’s Dream – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
I missed Videopolis by just a few weeks. Perhaps I should explain. This month’s entry is all about a stage show that was presented on the Videopolis Stage in the Winter of 1989 through the Spring of 1990. It closed on April 29. The stage was part of a larger venue called Videopolis. This area…
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May the Fourth – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week we share the top Disney and geek headlines in a concise report. This week, there are more updates on Disney Parks reservation cancellations due to the coronavirus. Florida also has released guidelines for how Walt Disney World Resort could reopen. This coming Monday, May the…
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#DAPSnDragons Episode II: Pardon Our Pixie Dust Recap!
It is late on the day of the attack on the Mouse and Kings Inn. The Tinker, unable to sleep, reminisces about his time with his daughter Lucia before she was put into a magical sleep. Once morning comes, the group slowly makes their way down the steps of the inn and finds Rose, the…
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How’d We Get to 500? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1029 (#500)
Welcome to the 500th episode of GEEKS CORNER! This episode was originally hoped to be a grand celebration of 500 episodes with the geeks and friends together. However, since everyone is still sheltering in place it is done virtually. Despite this setback, the geeks still have a great time geeking out and celebrating some fun…
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#DAPSnDRAGONS Episode I: The Hub Recap!
Last week we started a Dungeons and Dragons campaign or as we like to call it, DAPS n Dragons! We find ourselves in the land of The Kingdom in Hub, a small town along the central roads. We meet the Goliath Cleric Alden, played by Blue, coming into Hub who notices a memorial of the…
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My Time As A Disneyland Cast Member – Monday Memories
Growing up in Southern California 22 miles north of Disneyland is something that I will be forever grateful for. For the first few years of my life, we would go to Disneyland 4 times a year – spring, summer, fall, and Christmas time. There was no need for an annual pass, especially because they didn’t…
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Domestic Disney Dark Rides – DAPS MAGIC Live!
DAPS MAGIC Live is a series of live streams where the DAPS MAGIC team discuss and reminisce various topics. The most recent topic was on the dark rides found at the domestic Disney Parks. What’s this mean? The team debated and wrestled with the merits of what made for the best dark ride at any…
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DAPS from the Past – Sharing the Magic From Days Gone By
There are so many magical memories to be had at the various Disney Parks. The DAPS MAGIC team recently realized that a lot of them have been captured throughout the years. Some of them have been uploaded, others will be. They are all going into a new playlist called “DAPS from the Past.” There, we…
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The Elias Campaign – DAPS MAGIC Plays D&D!
In my (not so) humble opinion, the best part about being a geek is the VARIETY. There are so many facets to geek culture, that it an endless, wonderful experience to discover new fandoms and (mild-to-moderate) obsessions! That’s why it gives me great joy to share one of my favorite flavors of geek with the…
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Disneyland Union Reaches Furlough Deal As Resort Closure Continues
Workers United Local 50’s president says the union was able to “secure protections for signature benefits to be continued with no premium cost to the members.” The Disneyland union said Thursday night that it had reached an agreement with the Walt Disney Company amid the park closure due to the novel coronavirus. Workers United Local…
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Todrick Hall Releases Magic Happens Parade Theme Song Single
Todrick Hall has released the title song of Disneyland’s newest parade online. Magic Happens features Todrick Hall, who also co-wrote the song. Magic Happens opened at the Disneyland Resort just weeks before the coronavirus pandemic caused the Disney Parks to close. For those looking for music from Magic Happens, this is the opening theme song…
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Under-Appreciated? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1027 (#498)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER. This week the geeks all stream in remotely as we continue to stay socially distant. However, being apart doesn’t mean that they can’t geek out together. Through the course of this episode, they geek out about quite a lot. This includes what safety steps Disney will be taking…
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Bob Iger Hints That New Safety Protocols Could Be Coming for Disney Parks
Bob Iger recently stepped down as CEO of The Walt Disney Company and became the Executive Chairman leaving the reigns for the CEO position to Bob Chapek. This week, Iger spoke with Barron’s about the coronavirus pandemic and how that has impacted Disney. Throughout the course of the interview, he also shared about transitioning to…
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Disney Parks Churro Bites – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
With people stuck at home currently and not going to Disney Parks, people aren’t able to experience many of the little bits of magic that are often associated with going to the parks. One park favorite for many people are churros. For many a churro is an essential part of any trip to their favorite…
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Furloughed – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another weekly edition of the DISNEY Reporter! This week, Mr. DAPs shares the top Disney and geek headlines. Most of the headlines are on the impact of the coronavirus on The Walt Disney Company. This includes pay for Disney executives, furloughs for non-necessary employees, annual passholder updates, and movie release schedules that are…
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2020 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Suspended Due to COVID-19
A popular summer tradition at the Disneyland Resort will not be happening this year. Today the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band announced that this year’s band will not be happening due to the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19. The announcement came from the band’s Facebook page. The announcement comes as the band celebrates its 50th anniversary. Recently…
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Enjoy the Live Musical Entertainment of the Disneyland Resort
One of the DAPS MAGIC team’s favorite things to do is to enjoy the live musical entertainment that can be found at the Disneyland Resort. From the Disneyland Band to Five & Dime, to the Dapper Dans, or Pearly Band, there are a lot of different entertainment acts to be enjoyed. Through the years, the…
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Disney+ Releases Suggested Playlists Inspired by Disneyland
Guests may not be able to visit the happiest place on Earth right now but Disney+ is offering a tribute to Disneyland. Today Disney+ released several suggested playlists that are inspired by different parts of Disneyland. These suggestions comes just days after Disneyland released a video of the new Magic Happens parade so fans could…
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The World Famous Jungle Cruise Quarantine Returns with More Jokes and More Skippers!
With the Disney Parks continuing to remain closed and people continuing to “stay in place,” Skippers of the World Famous Jungle Cruise have decided to continue on with their mission to bring humor to the world. Of course, this can’t be done currently in the dangerous jungles of Adventureland (look out for signs of danger!).…
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Keep Moving Forward – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1026 (#497)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks are joined by Doug Marsh as they revisit 30 years ago at Disneyland! The discussion not only talks about a day 30 years ago at the happiest place on Earth. They also talk about the unprecedented times that we now live in. As the…
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“Believe…There’s Magic In The Stars” – Monday Memories
I hope you are all enjoying Doug’s column ’30 Years Ago at Disneyland!’ It’s a fun look at the start of the ‘Disney Decade,’ and one of the best anniversary celebration Disneyland has ever had! In this edition of ‘Monday Memories,’ I go back 20 years to the year 2000 and the Disneyland 45th anniversary…
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Disneyland Resort Keeps the Magic Alive by Releasing Magic Happens Parade Video
The Disneyland Resort is doing its very best to keep the magic alive even when its gates are shut. Earlier this week, a video of the Dapper Dans was released to much acclaim. On Sunday, the Disneyland Resort released a new video on social media of the new Magic Happens parade that debuted at the…