Tag: Disneyland
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Going Solo? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 803
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a lot of Star Wars news to cover. The Han Solo movie now has a title. Jake the Droid has been seen wandering around Tomorrowland in Disneyland. The geeks discuss both of these topics and the pros and cons of each of them. They also discuss just…
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Disney Stars on Parade at Disneyland Paris
Earlier this year Disneyland Paris unveiled its newest parade. Disney Stars on Parade is a parade that celebrates the 25th anniversary of Disneyland Paris. Featuring a number of Disney characters, this parade is a musical and magical celebration of Disney magic. “In Disney Stars on Parade, we will follow Mickey and Friends on a journey…
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Construction Begins on Hong Kong Disneyland Expansion
Work has begun at Hong Kong Disneyland for it’s multi-year expansion. This expansion will bring more Frozen, Marvel, and magic to Hong Kong Disneyland. This expansion will take six years with new Frozen and Marvel areas being completed in 2023. Throughout this time there will be new entertainment, attractions, and experiences coming to life! This…
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Caitlyn’s Disney Merchandise Round-Up: Collegiate Collection
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Jake the Droid Roams Tomorrowland In New Area Experience
Over the last week, guests at the Disneyland Resort have noticed signs popping up all over Tomorrowland warning droids where they can and can’t go. Accompanying these signs has been a droid named Jake, who rolls around Tomorrowland, stopping to snap pictures with guests and exploring where he can. You may remember that we have…
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Star Wars: The Last Trailer – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 802
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks talk about the final trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. They break down the trailer and analyze it. This includes a look at the characters and predictions on where they will end up. The live viewing at Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort is also discussed.…
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Local Wildfires Cloud Disneyland – Safety Tips for a Smokey Day at Disneyland
A local fire in Anaheim Hills is creating a very different type of day at the Disneyland Resort. The light has a sepia look to it. Ashes are falling from the sky. The smoke is filling the air and making breathing conditions less than ideal. Despite the smoke, people are continuing to visit the Disneyland…
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Unique Vintage Releases Dapper Day Collection In Preparation For Fall Dapper Day
Good news for all Dapper Day attendees, or anyone who loves a bit of dapper Disney fashion! Unique Vintage has once again launched a Dapper Day Collection as Dapper Day quickly approaches! Dapper Day, the unofficial fan event dedicating to stepping out in style, has grown exponentially in the pastew years, bringing major brands along…
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Pre-Auditions Begin for 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band
The process for picking the 2018 Disneyland resort All-American College Band has begun. In a post on their official Facebook Page today, the band announced the process for auditioning has begun. The band performs each summer throughout the Disneyland Resort. Here are videos of the 2017 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band: Here is what was…
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New Starbucks Tumblers Arrive in Disney California Adventure
The trend of new tumblers and You Are Here mugs appearing in Disney Parks continues. This time, the new tumblers can be found in Disney California Adventure. These new tumblers are similar to the ones in Disneyland. With Mickey Mouse on them, they showcase the icons of Disney California Adventure. This includes The Little Mermaid,…
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Halloween, Cars, Star Wars, and More – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
Welcome to Great Moments with Mr. DAPs! This week there is a lot to cover. The Disney and Geek news covered this week ranges from Star Wars, to Disneyland, to Halloween, to the new shopDisney, to NASCAR! We hope you enjoy this week’s edition of Great Moments! Stories Referenced in This Week’s Report: Director Rian…
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Caitlyn’s Disney Merchandise Round-Up: Mugs, Mugs, MUGS!
There is just something about Disney mugs that makes fans go nuts! We all have collections of them, heck, I have at least 25 Disney mugs that don’t really get used. Yet, when a new one that features “it’s a small world” is released, you bet I buy it! I think the reason people love…
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Recreate Disney Parks Festival Food with the Disney Food & Wine Festival Coast-to-Coast Cookbook
The Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort each have their own Food & Wine Festivals now. In the spring, the Disneyland Resort hosts the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. The fall brings the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival to the Walt Disney World Resort. With it comes the announcement of a new cookbook. The Disney…
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This is Halloween? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 652
Welcome to Geeks Corner! Both Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm are now celebrating Halloween. At the Disneyland Resort, Mickey’s Halloween Party is entertaining thousands of guests. This year, there are a few enhancements that have been added to this party. Over at Knott’s Berry Farm, Knott’s Scary Farm has returned and the Geeks were there…
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Disney Store Re-Imagined to shopDisney
Today, the Walt Disney Company announced a massive overhaul to The Disney Store, including a new name, shopDisney. While it still will carry the same merchandise we know and love, even more will be available world-wide. shopDisney has a sleek new design to attract more demographics. In addition to the re-design, collaborations with Ethan Allen,…
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Halloween at the Disneyland Resort: A Guide
Planning on joining in on the Halloween fun at Disneyland this year, whether during the day, or at the separately-ticketed Halloween parties? Good! The resort really knows how to scare up some good fun. If you’ve never been before, or are just looking to make the best out of your spooktacularly good time, here are…
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Disneyland Paris – Sundays with DAPs
This last week thousands of runners went running through Disneyland Paris for the Disneyland Paris Half Marathon. One of those runners was DAPs Magic’s very own Murray. The weekend included the Disneyland Paris 5K, the Disneyland Paris 10K, and finally the Disneyland Paris – Val d’Europe Half Marathon. The Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo Challenge combined the 10K and half marathon races.Throughout the…
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New Tumblers Arrive at Market House Starbucks in Disneyland
New tumblers have appeared at the Market House on Main Street, USA in Disneyland. This Starbucks in the parks recently revealed new You Are Here mugs. These have been incredibly popular. Judging by the Its a Small World theme of these new tumblers, these should also be popular as well. Each tumbler is $21.95. It’s…
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Sunday Spotlight: Haunted Mansion Holiday
Every year the Haunted Mansion gets a holiday makeover for Halloween and Christmas by Jack Skellington. This overlay creates a whole new experience for a classic attraction. The Haunted Mansion Holiday is inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. This version is available for guests to ride starting during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort.…
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Disneyland Resort Volunteers Build Ninth Disney-sponsored KaBOOM! Playground at Willow Park in Anaheim
ANAHEIM, CALIF. — Willow Park in Anaheim was transformed into a kid-designed play space in less than eight hours with the help of close to 300 people from the City of Anaheim (@City_of_Anaheim), Anaheim Family YMCA (@anaheimymca), Disney (@CitizenDisney), Disney alumni area residents and organizers from KaBOOM! (@kaboom). With this new addition to the neighborhood,…
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The Shadow on the Moon at Night – Geeks Corner – Episode 651
Welcome to another week’s episode of Geeks Corner! This week there is a lot of Halloween as it has come to the Disneyland Resort. Halloween Time is bigger and better than ever before at the Disneyland Resort. The geeks evaluate the different aspects of this Halloween celebration. Coco has also come to the Disneyland Resort…
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Plaza de la Familia Celebrates Family in Disney California Adventure
Ahead of Disney-Pixar’s upcoming film Coco, Plaza de la Familia has taken over the Paradise Gardens area of Disney California Adventure. This area now includes new experiences, new food, and new entertainment. All of this is inspired around Día de los Muertos. A highlight for Plaza de la Familia is the new show, A Musical Celebration…
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Halloween Time, Coco, Star Wars, & More! – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
There is quite a lot going on in the Disney and Geek community. This week on Great Moments with Mr. DAPs there is news on Star Wars, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, Disney-Pixar’s Coco, and the passing of a Disney Legend. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode and also learn something. Please take…
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Halloween Time Arrives at Disneyland
Halloween Time has arrived at Disneyland. This year there are more magical haunts to be found throughout the parks. In Disneyland once guests first enter the park they will find a host of characters to meet. Each of these characters are in costume and create magical moments to each person that approaches them. On the…