Tag: Fantasyland
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Disney’s $1 Billion Question – Geeks Corner – Episode 439
It seems that each week there is more and more going on around the Walt Disney Company. This week it was announced that Disney and Anaheim are considering a deal where Disney would invest $1 Billion into the Disneyland Resort and parking areas in exchange for the avoidance of a gate tax (https://www.dapsmagic.com/2015/06/26/disney-wants-to-invest-1-billion-into-disneyland). The big question…
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VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Peter Pan’s Flight | Disneyland
Now that Peter Pan’s Flight in Disneyland Park is officially open after a lengthy refurbishment, guests can once again enjoy Tinker Bell’s pixie dust. Disney Parks Blog gave viewers a behind the scenes look of the refurbished attraction. After all the hard work, time and dedication from Disney Imagineers, the attraction looks better than ever.…
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Peter Pan Takes Flight Again At Disneyland
Peter Pan’s Flight is one of the opening day attractions for Disneyland. That means it’s about 60 years old. This week it has reopened after a lengthy refurbishment with some touch ups and new effects. The first thing noticed, for me, was carpet. Yes, carpet. On the loading floor is some nice carpet. I don’t…
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Home of the White Rabbit or the Mad Hatter?
It has always been interesting to me that the Mad Hatter store in Fantasyland really appears to be the White Rabbit’s home. I suppose I could dig into this more and find out why this is but it really has never gone beyond idle speculation before. In fact, just writing about it today takes it…
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Disneyland's Storybook Land Canal Boats to Open this Weekend with 'Frozen' Details
Announced a few weeks back, Disneyland’s very own Storybook Land Canal Boat attraction in Fantasyland would receive a few new additions. After a quick refurbishment, the attraction will be opening this weekend with new additions from the world of ‘Frozen.’ Disney Parks Blog shared a few photos of Arendelle’s new miniature home. Enjoy!
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Frozen Attraction Coming to Tokyo Disney Resort
An attraction based off the hit animated film Frozen is coming to the Tokyo Disney Resort. This is part of a capitol investment plan announced earlier this year that should invest 500 billion yen ($4.58 billion) into the Resort over the next ten years. According to Nikkei, the attraction would open in 2017 at Tokyo Disneyland.…
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Legends of the Guardians of the Galaxy – Geeks Corner – Episode 341
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week it is time to geek out about the newly refurbished Alice in Wonderland at Disneyland. There are some incredible new effects that are definitely worth talking about. Guardians of the Galaxy now has a preview in Tomorrowland at Disneyland and also at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.…
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Animazement – The Musical – Disneyland 2001
On Sunday October 28, 2001 “Animazement – The Musical” closed its curtains for the last time in Fantasyland Theater. Through the years this show delighted thousands of guests who learned the power of imagination… and a little Disney magic. This was arguably the most popular show to be performed in the Fantasyland Theater location. Animazement musically brought…
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Olaf the Snowman Comes to Disneyland with Anna and Elsa
Guests visiting Disneyland can now meet the already popular new snowman Olaf. Olaf the snowman can be found greeting guests from atop the cottage that Elsa and Anna reside in. This makes for a much more enjoyable wait for guests as they wait to meet the Frozen characters in Fantasyland. Olaf the Snowman, Anna, and…
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Frozen’s Anna and Elsa Come to Disneyland
Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort on Sunday may have noticed that snow had fallen. The castle had a blanket covering it like every other year. Enter Fantasyland and there was another dwelling with snow on it. Formerly the home of Rapunzel, this little cottage now adorns a sign from Disney’s newest animated feature Frozen. Inside…
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FROZEN Characters Coming to Disneyland
When Frozen comes to the big screen at the end of November, a new host of Disney characters will be unveiled to the world. While fans have been getting glimpses of them in trailers and promotional materials, they will get the opportunity to meet Anna and Elsa from Disney’s Frozen. These Frozen characters will be meeting…
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Disney Parks Blog – Mickey and the Magical Map Meetup
DAPs Magic Disney News – by JaytasmicOn Friday, May 31, 2013, The Disney Parks Blog invited its readers to a “magical” meet-up, which included a special performance of the new Fantasyland Theater stage show, “Mickey and the Magical Map.” I signed up and was lucky enough to attend this event where at the end of…
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Mickey and the Magical Map World Premiere
Mickey and the Magical Map will begin entertaining the public starting on May 25, 2013. This is live blogging coverage of the World Premiere of Mickey and the Magical Map on May 23. Mickey and the Magical Map is a magical new show at the Disneyland Resort featuring classic Disney songs (old and new), theatrical…
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A Look at Mickey and the Magical Map
The Disney Parks Blog has released new photos of Mickey and the Magical Map before it opens on May 25, 2013. DAPs Magic will be covering the world premiere of this new magical show on May 23 and will have coverage posted throughout the weekend. For now, let’s take a few minutes to look at…
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Disney Magic to D23, the Great Oz & VoluntEARs – DAPs Magic Disney News – Edition 008
Welcome to the DAPs Magic Disney News Update, where we share the Disney news highlights in about a minute. Let’s get to the news! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nuz5_wc5h8I Want More Disney news? Subscribe to DAPs Magic on YouTube here: http://goo.gl/cWy9k Disney’s First Cruise Ship, Disney Magic, Offers Guests Brand-New Experiences and Reimagined Spaces: … The post Disney Magic…
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Iron Man, Easter Bunny, Roger Rabbit, & Mickey’s Magical Map – DAPs Magic Disney News – Edition 003
Welcome to the DAPs Magic Disney News update with anchor Egon Bonkers. We cover the headlights of Disney news for the week in about a minute! Here’s the news: Here is a look at the news Egon covered this week if you’d like more information: Easter Bunny Joined by Rabbits & Friends for Bunny Hop:…
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More Fantasy for Disneyland With Opening of Fantasy Faire
DAPs Magic Disney Magic – Mr. DAPs “Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy.” ― Walt Disney Today, the Disneyland Resort expanded the world of fantasy for guests to enjoy when visiting the Disneyland Park. Fantasy Faire now offers guests the opportunity to visit the Disney royalty in their own…
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A New Place to Meet the Disney Princesses! Fantasy Faire Makes Regal Debut at Disneyland Park March 12
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Enchanted Village Features Royal Hall for Princess Greetings, Royal Theatre for Interactive Storytelling ‘Mickey and the Magical Map’ Live Show Also Opens in 2013; Sofia the First and Doc McStuffins Join ‘Disney Junior – Live on Stage!’ ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 31, 2013) – For many guests at Disneyland Park,…
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From “A” (Agent P) to “Z” (Zebras), More Exciting Entertainment Opportunities Await Guests at Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Across its four theme parks and 25 resort hotels, Walt Disney World Resort is dedicated to the guest experience: creating memories to last a lifetime. Beyond Fantasyland, Test Track, Splitsville and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, there are plenty of other new opportunities…
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Storybook Circus: Big Fun Under the Big Top for New Fantasyland Guests
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Magic Kingdom guests blink back in amazement at the scene: not one, but two colorful Dumbos spinning through the sky above Storybook Circus. To the delight of fans of the beloved Dumbo, the Flying Elephant attraction, a second Dumbo has taken its place alongside a…
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Preview, Grand Opening Dates Set as Expansion Continues for the New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Magic Kingdom guests blink back in amazement at the scene: not one, but two colorful Dumbos spinning through the sky above Storybook Circus. To the delight of fans of the beloved Dumbo, the Flying Elephant attraction, a second Dumbo flies alongside. The playful pachyderm is…
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Did You Know… A Few Fun Facts about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Following the success of Disneyland, which opened in 1955, entertainment pioneer Walt Disney (1901-66) set his sights on what he called his company’s “most exciting and challenging assignment” — the creation of a vast vacation paradise known today as Walt Disney World Resort. Walt’s…