Tag: Downtown Disney District
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To Disney or Not to Disney? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1041 (#512)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, it’s all about the question of to Disney or not to Disney? This comes as Disney is opening some places around the world and other places are closing. The show begins with a discussion about the reopening of Downtown Disney District and how safe it feels.…
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An In-Depth Look at What is at World of Disney at the Downtown Disney District
This last weekend the Downtown Disney District reopened to the public as part of the Disneyland Resort’s phased reopening. Currently, it is the only part of the phased reopening that is happening while the rest is on hold. With the reopening of Downtown Disney District came the reopening of many of its shops and restaurants.…
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Welcome Back – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! After a brief hiatus for holidays and birthdays, we return with the weekly highlights of Disney and geek news. There is a LOT to cover this week. However, we narrow it down as much as we possibly. First off, there have been quite a few reopenings since our last report.…
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Here’s is What is Reopening with Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort
On July 9th, the Downtown Disney District begins its phased reopening. This is the first thing to reopen at the Disneyland Resort since it closed in March. Although the Downtown Disney District is reopening, not all of the establishments in it will be reopening at the same time. Here is a list of things that…
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Step Foot Into California Sole Coming Soon To Downtown Disney District
Guests will soon be able to stride into something comfy and cool at the Downtown Disney District when California Sole, a new footwear store, opens later this summer. Your feet are going to love the distinctive styles that are featured in this new store. Formerly known as Sanuk, this one-of-a-kind store is fresh, modern and…
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All the Parks, All the Reopenings – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1038 (#509)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a LOT of ground to cover with a lot of news. A big portion of the show revolves around the Disney Park Pass System that is now active for guests wishing to revisit Walt Disney World Resort when it reopens. The geeks also talk about many of…
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What You Need to Know Before You Go to Downtown Disney District
Downtown Disney District will begin reopening on July 9 in line with the state of California reopening guidelines. A variety of shopping and dining experiences during this initial phase will be open, including the flagship World of Disney store. Guidelines from health authorities and government agencies, as well as applying learnings from the phased reopening…
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Disneyland Resort Hotels and Downtown Disney Phased Reopening Plans Approved
The Disneyland Resort took one more step closer to reopening this week. State and local governments have approved the phased reopening plans for Downtown Disney, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. The news came via the Disneyland website. At this point, the reopening plan for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure…
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Renovated Jamba Opens in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort
A renovated Jamba had reopened in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. Formerly known as Jamba Juice, it was closed last year for renovations and rebranding. The new store is open and airy with digital monitors for signage inside. It also offers mobile ordering for guests. It is part of a rebranding and…
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Downtown Disney District Gets Red Carpet Treatment with Oscars-Inspired Popcorn
Tomorrow, many people from the film industry will gather in Los Angeles to celebrate some of the best films of the year! The help celebrate the Oscars, ABC has announced that there will be Oscars Popcorn experiences all around Southern California and today, the Downtown Disney location has made its appearance! Celebrate the #Oscars with…
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New Year New Queue – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the first DISNEY Reporter of 2020! There is a lot to cover this week as we pick up after a Christmas hiatus while Mr. DAPs was traveling. With the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020, there is a lot going on around the Disney world. This includes new things coming to…
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Downtown Disney District Introduces New ‘Let it Glow’ Trees to Light up the Shopping, Dining and Entertainment Experience
ANAHEIM, Calif. – This holiday season, the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort is brimming with bold and brightly colored trees, tasty treats, holiday entertainment and unique shopping options for the entire family. Let it Glow: The Downtown Disney District will be all aglow for the season with an all-new visual experience, “Let it Glow,”…
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Avengers: Damage Control Coming to The VOID at Downtown Disney District on October 18
Are you ready to suit up? This month, you can work side by side with some of your favorite Avengers in The VOID in Downtown Disney! In Avengers: Damage Control, you’ll step into action with stunning virtual reality from ILMxLAB. If you’ve ever dreamed about helping your favorite superheroes save the universe, now is the…
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SCAREolers Return to Disneyland Resort for Halloween Time
An entertainment highlight every year during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is the arrival of the SCAREolers. These happy haunts have left the Haunted Mansion and can be found at the Downtown Disney District singing some favorite spooky and Disney tunes throughout their four evening sets. This year, the SCAREolers have seven new songs…
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2019 Taste of Downtown Disney – A Night of Food and Fun to Raise Money for CHOC!
On Thursday, September 5th fans of food, fun, and the Children’s Hospital of Orange County descended on Downtown Disney for the annual Taste of Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort. Each year, this special event continues the efforts of the CHOC Walk to raise money for CHOC. Each year different establishments at Downtown Disney District…
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Asian Street Eats by Chef Hung Huynh and More Coming to Downtown Disney District This Year
This year, Downtown Disney District has gone through some pretty incredible changes! While Pop-Up Disney just closed after a great Summer run, we have so many permanent favorites like Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes! Whether you want to shop ’til you drop or eat some of the tastiest meals, Downtown Disney is your place…
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Time to Assemble – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot to cover from the top Disney and geek headlines. Things start off AVENGERS: ENDGAME and move to the plethora of news coming out of the Disney Parks. The report wraps up this week with some news about Disney’s continued streaming service expansions. We hope…
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Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration – A Guest Review by Alyssa
This morning friend of DAPS MAGIC had the opportunity to experience Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. Below she shares what the experience was like along with her thoughts about it. For more details about Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration, click here. Thank you, Alyssa, for sharing…
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Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration Opens in Downtown Disney District
Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration is now open at the Disneyland Resort. Found in the former home of the ESPN Zone, this exhibit is an experience celebrating the world’s most beloved mouse! This limited offering will allow guests to take photos in the various rooms, try out some of the food, and of course check…
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Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resorts Ban Smoking in Theme Parks
Smoking will be banned in the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. It will also be banned in the waterparks and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort and the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. This smoking ban will also include vaping and electronic cigarettes. The…
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Rinse Bath & Body Co Coming to the West End of Downtown Disney District
Get ready to pamper yourselves this spring! After a long day at the parks, one of the first things you want to do is take a nice, warm shower. With Rinse Bath & Body Co. coming to Downtown Disney District in the Disneyland Resort, you can do exactly that! Rinse started out as a fun…
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More Changes Than Prices – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week there was a LOT of news to cover and it was difficult picking the top Disney and geek headlines. With a lot of news coming from Disneyland, things get started there. However, there is a lot of other headlines coming out of the Disney and…
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Get Your Exclusive Look Inside the Newly Remodeled Naples Ristorante e Bar and Napolini Pizzeria at Downtown Disney District
It’s time to eat in Downtown Disney District! Yesterday, Naples Ristorante e Bar and Napolini Pizzeria debuted their brand new look with a grand reveal ceremony in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. Some of our favorite special guest chefs, Mickey and Goofy, showed up to lend a hand in the grand reveal! Ristorante e Bar This classic favorite has…
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Flagship Store of Wetzel’s Pretzels Reopens in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort
Wetzel’s Pretzels has re-opened in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. During a ceremony that included a giant wall pretzel game, a deejay, festivities, and of course pretzels, the renovated flagship store returned to the Disneyland Resort. This flagship store in Downtown Disney is inspired by the looks and feel of California with…