Tag: Fantasyland
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Disneyland Half Marathon, Gaston, and Jasmine – Sundays With DAPs
In this update on some of the goings on of the Disneyland park we take a look at the 2016 Disneyland Half Marathon. The theme was “duos” where a pair of characters were the focus of each race. The pair for the 5K was Big Al and Liver Lips from the Country Bears. For the…
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Hollywood Shows and Rooms – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
We’re nearing the end of the tour of Hong Kong Disneyland. And before we get there, we’re going to visit a grand show and take a detour out of the park… Mickey and the Wondrous Book Wondrous Book is one of two stage shows located in Hong Kong Disneyland. The second is Festival of the Lion King.…
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A Land of Fantasy – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
The next stop on the tour around the Hong Kong park is Fantasyland. This classic land found in all Disneyland-type parks is always home to the beloved stories and characters of the classic Disney films. Hong Kong was no exception to this. A Quiet Village Fantasyland at Hong Kong Disneyland has a very village feel…
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Tomorrowland Takeover – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
Moving through a tour of Hong Kong Disneyland it’s time for Tomorrowland! When I visited Hong Kong Disneyland it was the second day of the Star Wars Takeover, and much of the pictures reflects it. Though it’s not quite the extent of other takeovers like at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it still had a…
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Fantasyland – Shanghai Disneyland In Detail
Fantasyland is the only land that is present in all magic kingdom parks around the world. It seems to be a foundational element of the parks, and especially as it is home to so many beloved characters and stories. Shanghai Disneyland has the broadest range of these stories, especially when it comes to the castle.…
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Goodbye to the Skyway Chalet at Disneyland
Recently news broke out that Disneyland has filed a permit with the city of Anaheim to demolish the Skyway Chalet in Fantasyland. This building served as an entrance and exit to one of the park’s most beloved attractions. The Skyway opened in 1956 and gave an aerial view to Disneyland. It traveled from Fantasyland to…
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Disney Dollars and Sense – Geeks Corner – Episode 533
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a lot going away and we have to make… does it make Disney dollars and sense? Before we get into all of that though, we must wish our very own barista Caitie a huge congratulations for her success today in a coffee competition! That done, we move…
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New Themed Attractions Headed to Tokyo Disney Resort by 2020
On Wednesday, huge news was released in part of the upcoming Tokyo Disney Resort expansion. Oh My Disney covered the exciting details. From attractions, to shows and even meet and greets, the resort which includes Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea aims to have these new forms of entertainment ready by 2020. Time to start…
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‘Beauty and the Beast’ to Return to the Royal Theatre this Spring
Fans of Disney’s animated classic, Beauty and the Beast, can celebrate as the stage show soon returns to Disneyland Park. With its temporary hiatus due to the Frozen show, Disney Parks Blog has since then announced that the show will once again return to Fantasy Faire in late spring. You’re invited to be our guest…
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Disneyland’s Royal Theatre Welcomes Return of ‘Tangled’ Show January 15
Huzzah! Disneyland Park’s Royal Theatre is about to see a few familiar faces return. The popular Tangled stage show is set to return on January 15. Disney Parks Blog announced on Wednesday that the show will make its way back to the park. The Tangled production was set on hiatus when the park announced a new…
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A Trip To Tokyo Disneyland
For an American, the overseas Disney parks seem fairly inaccessible. Rarely does one have an opportunity to venture to another country across the ocean, let alone one that has a Disney theme park. In 2012 I had a chance to go to Japan and to the Disney resort there. I’m grateful to have gone, and…
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Shanghai Disneyland Details On Rides and Lands
If you haven’t already, check out the post we have about the announcement with an overview of the resort: Shanghai Disney Unveiled But, now there are more firm details about each land and the attractions. Straight from Shanghai Disney, here are descriptions of each land and the attractions in them… Mickey Avenue Mickey Avenue is…
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UPDATED! Shanghai Disneyland Details Unveiled
THERE’S AN UPDATE BELOW THIS GENERAL OVERVIEW! AND WE HAVE SPECIFIC DETAILS ON RIDES AND LANDS . Disney CEO Bob Iger has just unveiled what to expect at Shanghai Disneyland in a special presentation in China. Since breaking ground in 2011 there has not been a lot known about this new theme park, save for…
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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…