Tag: Disneyland
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The Last Jedi is Back! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 840
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks have quite a lot to cover. Things start off with a discussion about Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Train. This attraction will be coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2019. New concept art has been released and the geeks analyze. Star Wars: The Last Jedi has come to…
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Play in an All-New Way with the Play Disney Parks App
Launching this weekend, guests were delighted to discover that the Play Disney Parks app had officially launched to the public and was available for download! The new app allows guests to turn wait time into play time and make memories in an all-new way! The app uses location services to unlock fun trivia games and…
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Become a DAPS MAGIC MAKER and Support More Magical Content Every Month
Since being founded in 2004, DAPS MAGIC has been sharing the magic of The Walt Disney Company to readers and subscribers. This has all been done on a shoestring budget with various DAPS MAGIC staff members pitching in here and there. It has been a labor of love that the team absolutely loves doing. However,…
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How to Survive Disneyland When It’s the Hottest Place on Earth
Disneyland is normally billed as the happiest place on Earth! Sometimes, however, it feels like it should take on another moniker: the hottest place on Earth! When the heat rises it can definitely have an impact on the Disney experience. As temperatures enter the 90’s and go above, the Disney experience definitely can be impacted. It is…
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Gordon Goodwin Joins 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band for Incredible Night of Jazz
Every summer at the Disneyland Resort the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band returns to bring spirited music to the happiest place on Earth! They perform both marching sets and sit-down jazz sets through the course of any given performance day. On some special days, they are joined by clinicians. These are professional musicians who share their…
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Complimentary Movie Nights Offered by Disneyland Resort for Anaheim Residents
Anaheim residents who love movie nights are in for a treat this summer! The Disneyland Resort will be offering complimentary movie nights throughout the summer. Seven Disney-Pixar movies will be presented in Anaheim parks throughout the summer. Residents will have the opportunity to not only watch these movies but also trivia and complimentary prizes, popcorn, and…
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Disney Park Music Playlists on Apple Music to Celebrate Upcoming Play App
Disney Parks has a Play app that will make wait times more entertaining for guests. But what do you do when you’re outside of the lines and want that Disney magic? In addition to the Play app, Disney Music has released Playlists on Apple Music that bring together several songs corresponding to the parks of…
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Disneyland Resort to Celebrate Fried Chicken July 6-8
The Disneyland Resort will be hosting a Fried Chicken Celebration from July 6-8, 2018. This comes around National Fried Chicken Day which is July 6. This inaugural Fried Chicken Celebration will be taking place in two locations at the Disneyland Resort. At Disneyland, guests can get fried chicken at the Plaza Inn Restaurant on Main Street,…
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Play Disney Parks App Arrives on June 30th at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts
The Play Disney Parks app will be arriving on mobile devices this Saturday, June 30th. This new app will be free to download on both the Apple app store and also Google app store. It is already available for pre-order on both. This new app will offer an interactive way for families and friends to…
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$300 Pixar Pier Premiere – Why VIP-Style Parties Are the Way To Experience New Offerings
The day before Pixar Pier debuted to the public, Disneyland offered the option of a VIP-style party so guests could experience Pixar Pier in a more intimate environment. Many guests thought it ridiculous and that it was simply too expensive for a retheming of a land that already existed. When it was announced, even I…
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Pixar Pal-A-Round Turns Guests Around A Wheel of Fun at Pixar Pier
Besides the Incredicoaster, Pixar Pier reopened a classic Disney California Adventure attraction that has gone through two transformations in its lifetime. The Pixar Pal-A-Round updates Mickey’s Fun Wheel (before that the Sun Wheel) to include Pixar friends on each gondola. In addition, a great new paint scheme really complements the rest of the newly renovated area…
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Incredicoaster Brings Incredibles to Disney California Adventure in an Exciting Way
Pixar Pier’s Incredicoaster brings the Incredibles to Disney California Adventure. It has actually been a long time coming. Ever since the first Incredibles film, fans have been wanting an attraction with the superhero family. Even though it’s an update of an existing attraction, it does feel like a fresh start for the super-powered characters. Incredibles Neighborhood…
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Not All Heroes Wear Capes – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 838
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there are a lot of things to talk about in the geek and Disney communities. First off, it was announced today that there are new Chief Creative Officers at both Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. Jennifer Lee will hold this role at Disney and Pete Docter at Pixar. The…
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Lamplight Lounge Menu Released Ahead of Pixar Pier Opening at Disney California Adventure
With the June 23rd opening of the Disneyland Resort’s latest dining location, the Lamplight Lounge, just around the corner, we were treated to an appetizing look at their new menu! The casual dining location takes the place of the ever-popular Cove Bar and Ariel’s Grotto on the redesigned Pixar Pier in California Adventure and promises…
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2018 Disneyland All-American College Band Kicks off Summer at the Disneyland Resort
The 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band has begun its season at the Disneyland Resort. On Thursday June 14, this year’s band started its summer’s performances in Town Square for the Patriotic Flag Retreat. The band was led by student director Nathan Hatton, who was a member of the 2017 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band.…
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Top 5 Tips for Annual Passholders Taking a Baby to Disneyland
Disneyland Annual Passholders are pros when it comes to a day at the parks. It becomes routine to take just what you’ll need and do just what you want. But, when you add a baby to mix, everything is different and it can seem a bit overwhelming. Don’t worry! If you follow these five tips,…
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A Pirate’s Life – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 837
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot in the realm of pirates to talk about! Redd is now a part of Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland. However, she isn’t the only new addition to the attraction. There are some other new additions to geek out about. Redd also is now out…
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Ant-Man and the Wasp Preview Shrinking Guests for Big Adventure in Tomorrowland at Disneyland
This weekend Disneyland revealed its new preview for Marvel Studios Ant-Man and the Wasp. The preview can be found in Tomorrowland’s Magic Eye Theater. It is introduced by Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lily. They play Ant-Man and the Wasp respectively in the movie. Following this, the preview is played. More details will be below the trailer…
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Disney VoluntEARS Program Marks 35 Years at Disneyland Resort
Celebration at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Honors 2018 Disney VoluntEARS of the Year and 10 Million Hours of Volunteer Service Around the World ANAHEIM, Calif. June 8, 2018 – From building playgrounds to packing military care packages and providing meals for the local community, the 2018 Disney VoluntEARS of the Year were recognized…
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Hello Redd, Goodbye John – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to DISNEY Reporter! This week there are several controversial headlines to report. At Disneyland, Redd has joined the crew in the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. She can be seen inside the auction seen selling her rum as the auctioneer sells the rest of the town away. DAPS MAGIC has both video and photos…
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Did You Know? A Few Fun Facts About Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean
Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean originally opened in 1967 with Walt Disney personally supervising its creation. Since then, millions of guests have gone on a musical adventure through the world of pirates. Through the years, the attraction has gone through a few changes. The most recent change replaced the original auction scene with a new one.…
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Make the Incredible Summer Last for Years with New Special Offer from Disney Vacation Club
This Summer, you can experience the Incredible Summer from Walt Disney World to Disneyland, with new experiences and entertainment to be found everywhere. Now, Disney Vacation Club is offering an incredible opportunity to members and guests a chance to experience these new offerings in style! Guests looking into this exciting offer can save $2,000 when…
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Redd the Pirate Arriving at Disneyland’s New Orleans Square on June 8th
Last month we learned that Redd the pirate is coming to Disneyland sometime this summer. Now, we know when. This red-headed buccaneer will be making her way to New Orleans Square on Friday, June 8th. Redd will be on the lookout for coin as she arrives at New Orleans Square on her quest for treasure.…
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Disneyland Resort Annual Passports Move to Park Specific Blockout Dates
Ahead of the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge the Disneyland Resort is modifying the way Annual Passes are blocked out. Currently, annual passes are blocked out by day for both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Starting in June 2019, block out dates will be park specific. This means that annual passports will be blocked…