Tag: Disneyland
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Pictorial: CHOC Walk 2019 Makes a Difference as Thousands Walks Through Disneyland!
On August 12, 2019 thousands of people descended on the Disneyland Resort to participate in the 2019 CHOC Walk in the Park. Every year, the CHOC Walk raises money for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County by walking through Disneyland. Each walker raises money for the organization in order to participate. To read more about…
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Early Morning Disneyland – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 946 (#464)
Welcome to another week of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks start off with a conversation about this year’s CHOC Walk! The discussion then moves on to the 50th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. In corporate Disney news, Bob Iger shared the third quarter financial results for the Walt Disney Company. The geeks…
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Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Event Recap and Review
Disneyland hosted a 50th anniversary event for the Haunted Mansion, and it was quite the swinging wake! Check-In Most events’ check-ins consist of a table and information as credentials are handed out. This was quite an exception as guests were able to have a spirited waiting area for numbers to be called. The reason for…
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What Makes the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Such a Hauntingly Fun Ride After 50 Years?
The Haunted Mansion is celebrating its 50th anniversary of opening. This attraction is as popular now as it was when it opened. But, when you have state of the art attractions younger right next door why is this such a long time favorite? The Haunted Mansion Hype Disneyland started making its ride popular 8 years…
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Electrifying Bundle – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 944 (#462)
Welcome to a very fun episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks talk about a multitude of different topics. The show begins with a discussion about the Main Street Electrical Parade returning to the Disneyland Resort. It then moves on to the new streaming bundle that was announced by Disney that includes Disney+, ESPN+,…
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Don’t Miss Out on These Exciting Limited Time Offerings at the Disneyland Resort
This summer has brought some new and exciting experiences to the Disneyland Resort. While Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has been the hot ticket for guests visiting the resort, some limited time offerings have been a hit among guests! Attraction and entertainment offerings have been a delight to guests all over the resort! If you’re planning…
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5 Things You Do Not Want to Miss at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
For years, Star Wars fans have dreamed of entering the world created by George Lucas and visit the places that Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewbacca traveled to while trying to save the galaxy. Now, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge allows guests to visit a galaxy far, far away in person. With the opening of Star Wars:…
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Sunday Recap Report – An Electric Day and Night at the Parks
Welcome back to another Sunday Recap Report! It was yet another warm day at the Disneyland Resort, but it was a fun filled day nonetheless! I arrived shortly after 11am, and after walking around for a little while decided to take a grand circle tour of Disneyland. After enjoying the Disneyland Railroad, I headed to…
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Going Electric – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we cover the top Disney and geek headlines to give you a quick look at all that is going on in these communities. This week there is a lot going on. Perhaps most exciting is the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade at the Disneyland Resort. That…
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Special Treats Arrive at Disneyland to Celebrate Return of the Main Street Electrical Parade
The Main Street Electrical Parade is back and with it, Disneyland has released some special treats for guests to enjoy with this classic parade. The food celebrates the parade that will be presented at Disneyland through September 30, 2019. Check out all that Disneyland has to offer for your taste buds to enjoy with the…
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Details and Merchandise Materialize For Haunted Mansion’s 50th Anniversary
Haunted Mansion’s 50th anniversary is quickly approaching at Disneyland. This favorite attraction will celebrate 50 years on August 9th. A special after-hours event will begin August 7th, however, and special merchandise will be first available for those attending. Haunted Mansion Merchandise Many items that are being made for the special event might only be available…
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Take a Look at the Halloween Time and Oogie Boogie Bash Merchandise for the Disneyland Resort!
With the new Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween party coming to Disney California Adventure this Halloween Time, new merchandise will also be arriving. This new merchandise will help people get into the spirit of the season even more! This week, the Disneyland Resort has shared what will be available for guests to purchase during Halloween Time.…
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Disneyland Resort to Offer Unique Food and Beverages During Halloween Time Celebration!
Halloween is almost upon the Disneyland Resort! Starting on September 6th, the happiest place on Earth will be celebrating this spooky time of year. Along with the Oogie Boogie Bash, the Resort will also be offering some other fun experiences. This includes being able to see Halloween Screams at Disneyland and also decorations both in…
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Gordon Goodwin Brings Jazzy Stylings to the Disneyland Resort 2019 All-American College Band
Last week, I had the pleasure of enjoying the talents of Gordon Goodwin and the Disneyland Resort 2019 All-American College Band (AACB) perform at the Hollywood Backlot stage. Like the young musicians that make up this incredible band, Goodwin also had an early start at the Disneyland Resort. This past Thursday (7/25), Goodwin shared of…
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Here is Why You Should Sign Up For CHOC WALK Today!
Today is the last day to sign up for CHOC Walk in the Park at the Disneyland Resort at the discounted minimum fundraising price of $85. If you sign up between now and 4:00 PM PT this fundraising minimum will be at this rate. However, after 4:00 the entry fundraising rate will then got o…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates 50 Frightful Years of the Haunted Mansion
On Aug. 9, 2019, Disneyland Park celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the beloved Haunted Mansion attraction. The mansion overlooking the Rivers of America is home to the most “spirited” attraction in New Orleans Square. A steady stream of “Doom Buggies” carries guests on a tour of the Haunted Mansion, which is inhabited by a lively…
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Sunday Recap Report – A Park Hopping Adventure
It was another warm and fun July Sunday at Disneyland! My day started off with the obligatory train station photo! I sometimes get asked why I take this photo, and it’s because the train station welcomes guests to Disneyland everyday! It’s a place of joy and happiness, and that’s what we need more of in…
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Sunday Spotlight: Recent Disneyland Birthday Celebrations
This week Disneyland celebrated its 64th birthday. This year, the celebration was capped off with a cavalcade that was offered twice throughout the course of the day. In recent years, this has been one of the offerings that has been utilized to celebrate the day. There have also been ceremonies on the steps of the…
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Beyond the Birthday – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter. Seeing that we missed last week due to a death in the family, there is a lot to cover this week! From the Disney Parks to the movies, to the D23 Expo, to San Diego Comic-Con, Mr. DAPs takes the news beyond just the birthday this week…
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Jiggs Whigham Jazzes Up the Night With The Disneyland Resort 2019 All-American College Band
Thursday night the Disneyland Resort 2019 All-American College Band was led by world-renown jazz trombonist Jiggs Whigham. The set was performed at the Hollywood Backlots Stage at Disney California Adventure at 8:45 pm. With the sound of superhero music in the background, Jiggs Whigham and the band jazzed up the night with a set that…
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Mickey and Friends Band-Tastic Cavalcade Marches Through Disneyland
One day after the final performance of Mickey’s Soundsational Parade ended its run, Mickey and Friends Band-Tastic Cavalcade began making its way up and down the parade route through Disneyland. The cavalcade gives guests the opportunity to see Mickey and friends perform with the Disneyland Band all along the parade route. Although short, the cavalcade…
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Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Runs Takes 1 Millionth Guest on Galactic Flight at Disneyland
The Millennium Falcon has been a busy ship since guests were able to board and fly her starting on May 31st when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened at Disneyland. This week, the 1 millionth guest to ride the fastest hunk of junk of the galaxy went on a galactic adventure. The guest was 8-year-old Jonathan…
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Mickey’s Soundsational Parade Says Goodbye to Disneyland After 8 Year Run
Mickey’s Soundsational Parade made its last run along the parade route on Disneyland 64th birthday this week. The percussive parade had been making its way through Disneyland on and off for the last 8 years. Mickey’s Soundsational Parade officially debuted on May 27, 2011. Since then, it has made magic for guests with its live…
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Disneyland Celebrates 64th Birthday With Cavalcade of Characters!
On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, Disneyland celebrated 64 years of making magic. The Happiest Place on Earth came alive along the parade route as Mickey, Minnie, the Disneyland Ambassadors, the Dapper Dans, and a host of characters led the birthday moments. Each happened approximately 35 minutes before Mickey’s Soundsational Parade. The cavalcade included dozens of…