Tag: Fantasyland
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Fantasy Faire | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 12, 2013
On this day in 2013, Fantasy Faire opened at Disneyland.
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New Dinner Items Added to Red Rose Taverne Menu at Disneyland
New items have been added to the dinner menu of Red Rose Taverne at Disneyland.
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Fantasyland Behind the Scenes with Electrician Erik
Take a look behind the scenes at Fantasyland and meet Erik, an electrician who keeps classic attractions in top shape!
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The Magic of the Pearly Band at Disneyland
The Pearly Band is a treasure that can be found at Fantasyland during most days at Disneyland with many magical moments.
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Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 17, 2009
On this day in 2009, the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique first came to California when a location opened in Disneyland’s Fantasyland. Located directly behind Sleeping Beauty Castle, the boutique offers makeover packages to transform young guests into a princess or a prince for the day. The very first Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique opened in 2006 inside the…
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“it’s a small world” Reopens in Classic Form at Disneyland
On Friday, January 19, 2024, “it’s a small world” reopened at the Disneyland Resort. It had only been closed a short time as its holiday overlay was removed. As the park opened on Friday, many guests could be seen heading to the beloved attraction. Unfortunately, it didn’t open right away with the park. Several kind…
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Sunday Spotlight: A Moment with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
There have been many magical moments that I have experienced through the years, first as an Annual Passholder and then as a Magic Key holder, at Disneyland. One that always seems to pop up and bring and make me smile was a day when Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs enjoyed a day together at…
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Storybook Land to Add ‘Frozen’ and ‘Winnie the Pooh’ Scenes at Disneyland Paris
In 2024, Storybook Land or Le Pays des Contes de Fées at Disneyland Paris will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since 1994, it has been taking guests on journeys into their favorite stories. As part of the celebration of this milestone, new scenes will be added to this charming attraction. One will bring Frozen into…
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Sunday Spotlight: Olaf in Fantasyland
There was a time when you could find Olaf in Fantasyland at Disneyland. This goes back about ten years ago when Olaf arrived on the roof of a building where Anna and Elsa were meeting. He arrived in November 2013 and immediately began delighting guests throughout the day and the night as they waited to…
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Alice in Wonderland and Friends Have Two Mad Tea Parties on Disneyland’s Birthday
Alice in Wonderland, Mad Hatter, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, and the White Rabbit made a rare joint appearance at Disneyland on July 17, 2023. This date also happened to be the anniversary of The Happiest Place on Earth. The group made their way out into Fantasyland together in the morning before Disneyland’s anniversary cavalcade…
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Work Begins on Fantasyland Attractions at Disneyland
Guests visiting Disneyland in the coming weeks will notice that three classic Fantasyland attractions are under refurbishment. Work began overnight on Peter Pan’s Flight, Alice in Wonderland, and Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. Monday morning, walls and scaffolding could be seen surrounding the attractions. Daps Magic team member Steven stopped by and took some photos of…
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Caption of the Week – Week #2
Welcome back for another Caption of the Week! Did you catch which caption won during the first return of this sometimes zany activity on Daps Magic? If not, check out what the caption was for The Mandalorian and Boba Fett here. This week’s winner was Michael O’Campo! Congrats Michael! It was a very entertaining caption!…
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A New Train Station and Toy Shop – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
1992 may not have been the most “original” year in Disneyland history (even the “original” promotion had been carried over from 1991), but the end of the year saw two new venues open in the northernmost part of the happiest place on earth. On November 25, the new Toontown Railroad Station opened, and on December…
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Merlin’s Marvelous Miscellany Now Open in Fantasyland at Disneyland
A new store has opened in Fantasyland at Disneyland. Just behind Sleeping Beauty Castle Merlin’s Marvelous Miscellany is now open. The store is inspired by Merlin from The Sword in the Stone. When the park opened in 1995, this was the home of Merlin’s Magic Shop and the new location gives a nod to that.…
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Mickey’s Nutcracker – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
In 1991, the former Videopolis stage in Fantasyland offered a holiday entertainment that could have easily become a long-running seasonal tradition at Disneyland. Mickey’s Nutcracker promised to be a contemporary version of the well-known Christmas entertainment but proved to be a quirky retelling of the beloved ballet with some dancing, some singing, and some other…
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Disneyland Resort Gives First Look at Newly Renamed Snow White’s Enchanted Wish
The Disneyland Resort has given a first look at what was formerly known as Snow White’s Scary Adventures. With this first look comes a new name. The attraction is now known as Snow White’s Enchanted Wish. The news about this new take on the attraction comes on the 83rd anniversary of when Snow White first…
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Tokyo Disneyland Expansion Set to Open on September 28th
Tokyo Disneyland’s new expansion areas will be opening on September 28, 2020. The expansion will be offering new experiences in Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, and also Toontown. It also marks the largest expansion for the park in its history. Originally, this was to have opened on April 15, 2020. However, because of the global pandemic, this did…
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VIDEOS: Walking Around Tokyo Disneyland on Reopening Day
Tokyo Disneyland is now open again! On the morning of July 1st, the gates for both of the parks at the Tokyo Disney Resort reopened for the waiting guests to reenter. This comes months after the parks were closed due to the impact of COVID-19. One guest that was on hand is a friend of…
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Disneyland Resort Confirms Updates to Snow White’s Scary Adventures
Snow White’s Scary Adventures is going to get some updates in 2020. This attraction is the only attraction with a story based on a Disney princess in Fantasyland at Disneyland. Walt Disney Imagineering is coming up with some new magic for the attraction next year. When finished, guests will be able to experience the story…
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New Castle Color Scheme Revealed at Disneyland Resort Ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Later this Month
Guests visiting Disneyland today were given a real treat. The scrims are continuing to come down around Sleeping Beauty Castle. What can now be seen are the new vibrant and fanciful colors of Sleeping Beauty Castle. While there are still scrims and walls still around the castle, what has been revealed gives a pretty good…
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Sunday Spotlight: Matterhorn Bobsleds
One of the most recognizable icons at the Disneyland Resort, the Matterhorn Bobsleds recreates the Matterhorn Mountain in the Swiss Alps. The real Matterhorn can be found on the border of Switzerland and Italy. At Disneyland, it is found between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. The Matterhorn Bobsleds offer guests a chance to ride aboard the first tubular…
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Sunday Spotlight: Casey Jr. Circus Train
In the heart of Fantasyland the Casey Jr. Circus Train takes guests on a ride through Storybook Land. This charming opening year attraction is not only fun to ride, but it also has an interesting history. The attraction, based on the train in Dumbo, takes guests through the many stories that can be found in Storybook Land.…
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Sunday Spotlight: Alice in Wonderland
Disneyland has some absolutely incredible dark rides. These attractions retell some classic Disney tales in ways that are fun for the whole family. One of the best dark ride attractions in Fantasyland has to be Alice in Wonderland. This attraction retells the story of the Disney animated movie of the same name. Alice in Wonderland’s…
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Sleeping Beauty Castle Begins Refurbishment at Disneyland Resort
Sleeping Beauty Castle has begun its refurbishment at the Disneyland Resort. Overnight walls were erected in front of the castle and on its sides. The Fantasyland side of the castle has walls underneath the entrance to the drawbridge and Snow White Grotto area. Currently, guests can walk around the West side of the castle to…