Tag: Disneyland
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65 Years of the Matterhorn, Submarines, and Monorail – Daps Magic (the Podcast)
Welcome to Daps Magic (the Podcast)! For the 6th episode of the podcast, Mr. Daps takes a look at the Matterhorn, Submarine Voyage, and Monorail on their 65th anniversary. This is done through by looking back at the 60th anniversary of these attractions when Mr. Daps went to a media event at Disneyland. This event…
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Matterhorn Bobsleds | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 14, 1959
On this day in 1959, the Matterhorn Bobsleds opened at Disneyland, along with the Monorail and the Submarine Voyage. Disney’s scale version of the real Matterhorn in Switzerland stands 147 feet tall. It has two separate tracks that were laid out by Imagineer Bob Gurr, a project he cites as his most complicated. The bobsleds…
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Dropping Into Summer – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #716
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a TON of ground to cover. Throughout the course of the episode, the Geeks chat about a new development deal for Walt Disney World, the new Donald Duck short, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure, CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza,…
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What An Adventure – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #715
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the Geeks are remote! There is still a LOT to discuss, however. During the episode, the Geeks talk about the CHOC Walk, Moana 2 trailer, things we wish were on Disney+, the new Camp Snoopy trailer, the ride-through video of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and finally the 5th anniversary of…
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Sunday Spotlight: Fantasmic! at Disneyland
On this Sunday Spotlight, Mr. Daps takes a look at the three main iterations of Fantasmic! at Disneyland through the years.
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Let’s Make a Difference on July 21st!
On July 21 we would like to invite you to join us as we make a difference by walking through Disneyland and Disney California Adventure before they open for the 2024 CHOC Walk in the Park. This is an annual tradition that is not only a lot of fun, but makes a huge difference. Join…
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Busy Summer Nights – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
The return (again!) of Fantasmic! brought back some very specific memories of Disneyland from thirty years ago. These days, crowds jostling to get good viewing spots for the nighttime spectacular have no idea what it was like back in the early 1990s. In previous columns I have already touched on those first season adjustments that…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Turns 5
It’s hard to believe it but 5 years ago I was walking into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with a couple thousand of my “closest friends.” The Daps Magic team was up bright and early in the morning to be among the first group making their way into this new land at Disneyland. The day was…
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2025 Disneyland Half Marathon Themes and Details Revealed by runDisney
The themes and details for the 2025 Disneyland Half Marathon have been revealed by runDisney. The weekend takes place from January 30 through February 2, 2025. The events of the weekend include a heroic 5K, a Star Wars 10K, a Mickey Mouse and Friends half marathon and also the Dumbo challenge. There are also Kids Races,…
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The Return of Fantasmic! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #714
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there are several exciting things and one sad thing to discuss on the show. First off, Fantasmic! has returned to the Disneyland Resort. The Geeks talk about the return of this nighttime spectacular and also share about the reserved dining experience. Also at Disneyland, a new R1 Astromech Droid…
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New Closures and Walkway Modifications Announced As Critter Country Continues to Be Refurbished
New closures/walkway modifications have been announced for Disneyland as New Orleans Square and Critter Country continue to be refurbished.
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Dapper Dans Don Patriotic Outfits For Memorial Day
The Disneyland Resort has been honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice throughout the Memorial Day weekend. There have been special Patriotic Flag Retreats in the afternoon and missing hero tables. On Memorial Day, the Dapper Dans donned their patriotic best as they performed up and down Main Street, USA throughout the day. This is…
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VIDEO: Droid Joins ‘Fire of the Rising Moons’ Star Wars Fireworks in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Over the weekend, Fire of the Rising Moons received an addition. This Star Wars show, which is offered on select nights, saw a new droid added to the experience. The droid is found on the platform above the Millennium Falcon and periodically moves throughout the day. It then becomes a part of the introduction to…
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REVIEW: Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante – Fantasmic! Dining Package
With the return of Fantasmic! also comes the return of dining packages for this long-running nighttime spectacular. On the opening night of Fantasmic!, Daps Magic was invited to experience the dining package Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante. This is a new dining package location for this show. This offering includes a meal and reserved seating area…
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Disneyland Resort Makes Magic For Sailers and Marines During Los Angeles Fleet Week Visit
Sailors and Marines visit the Disneyland Resort during Los Angeles Fleet Week and Memorial Day Weekend!
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Mickey Shows Off His Imagination With Return of Fantasmic! to Disneyland [3 Camera Video]
Fantasmic! returns to the Disneyland Resort after being on hiatus for over a year.
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Pixar Fest Songs Arrive on Music Streaming Services
Songs that are heard in different entertainment offerings at the Disneyland Resort during Pixar Fest have arrived on music streaming services. This includes Spotify and Apple Music. The song Better Together from the Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration parade is one of two songs that are now available for fans to listen to. The…
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R1 Series Astromech Droid Joins ‘Fire of the Rising Moons’ in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
During Season of the Force, Star Wars fans and Disneyland guests have gotten to experience fireworks in a new way when visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The beautiful fireworks that light up the sky on most nights is now accompanied by the iconic Star Wars scores of John Williams. The experience is called Fire of…
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Special DOLE Whip Treat Coming to Celebrate Matterhorn’s 65th Anniversary
Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds will be celebrating its 65th anniversary on June 14. Disney Eats announced on their Instagram page that they will be celebrating this momentous occasion. Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel will be offering a new DOLE Whip treat in a new Matterhorn cup. This new DOLE Whip flavor is…
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Fantasmic! Returns to Disneyland on Friday – Here’s What You Need to Know!
Fantasmic! will be seeing Mickey Mouse’s imagination once again lighting up the night at Disneyland starting on Friday, May 24, 2024. When this longest-running Disney nighttime spectacular returns, guests will once again get to see that nothing is more powerful than imagination. About the Return of Fantasmic! Peter Pan The return of Fantasmic! to Disneyland…
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New Tomorrowland | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 21, 1998
On this day in 1998, New Tomorrowland was dedicated in Disneyland. Astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Wally Schirra were among the honored guests. New Tomorrowland was a retro-futurist retheme loosely inspired by Jules Verne and similar to Discoveryland in Disneyland Paris. The buildings, including Space Mountain, were repainted in bronzes, golds, and dark browns. The changes…
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Donald Duck Munchlings Popcorn Bucket Arrives at Disneyland
A new popcorn bucket has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. As we get closer to Donald Duck’s official 90th birthday on June 9th, merchandise has appeared on the Disney Store, in the parks, BoxLunch, and other places. Today, a new popcorn bucket has also arrived at the Disneyland Resort. This is the Donald Duck Munchlings…
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Multiple Dining Packages Now Available for ‘Fantasmic!’ at Disneyland!
Multiple Fantasmic! dining packages are now available ahead of the return of this fan-favorite show to Disneyland.
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A Different Look at Fantasmic! – Daps Magic (the Podcast)
Welcome to Daps Magic (the Podcast)! In this episode, Mr. Daps takes a different look at Fantasmic! The look is through the lens of a couple of different interviews done with the official voice of Mickey Mouse through the years, Bret Iwan. In these interviews, Bret shares about his long relationship with Fantasmic!, how he…