Tag: Frontierland
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Rainbow Caverns Mine Train | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 11, 1959
On this day in 1959, the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train attraction closed in Disneyland’s Frontierland. Walt Disney thought the attraction needed more humor and enhancements, which Imagineer Marc Davis delivered. The area transformed into Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland, opening in 1960. The pack mules returned for this new version, but sadly the Conestoga Wagons…
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Stage Door Cafe | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 1, 1978
On this day in 1978, the Stage Door Cafe opened in Frontierland at Disneyland. It replaced the Oaks Tavern, a refreshment stand, which had occupied the spot since 1956. The Stage Door Cafe is an extension of the Golden Horseshoe Saloon, although it is considered a separate dining location. It offers quick-service comfort food like…
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Two New Disney-Pixar’s ‘Cars’ Attractions Racing to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
Two new Cars-themed attractions are coming to Frontierland at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort!
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Villains Land Coming to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort
A new Villains Land was announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event and it is coming to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort!
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Frontierland Shooting Gallery | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 12, 1957
On this day in 1957, the Frontierland Shooting Gallery opened at Disneyland. One of four shooting galleries in the early years of the park, it is the only one that survives today. The guns originally fired real lead pellets. Every night, the chipped targets had to be repainted before the next day’s action, adding up…
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Rainbow Caverns Mine Train | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 2, 1956
On this day in 1956, the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train debuted in Disneyland’s Frontierland. It was part of the new Living Desert, which the Stage Coach, Conestoga Wagons, and Pack Mules also navigated. Guests of the Mine Train took a leisurely ride through the arid landscape, observing whimsical cacti, balancing rocks, and interesting stone formations.…
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Sunday Spotlight: A Trip to Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland
One of the gems at Disneyland is hidden right in plain site. Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island is passed by thousands of guests on a daily basis. Just a fraction of them actually take the trek across the Rivers of America to explore it, however. Originally known simply as Tom Sawyer Island, the island…
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Orchestrion in Frontierland Brings Unique Holiday Music to Disneyland Resort
There are two orchestrions that can be found at the Disneyland Resort. One is in the Candy Palace on Main Street, USA and the other is in Frontierland. The Frontierland orchestrion originally was found in the Main Street Train Station before being moved to the Silver Spur Supplies store. This instrument is about 100 years…
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Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Report – September 20, 2023
Welcome to the Refurbishment Report. Many times throughout the year there are small and even major refurbishments happening around the Disneyland Resort. From ride closures to building updates, the Disneyland Resort Theme Parks, Hotels, and Downtown Disney are constantly getting refreshed. To make this report possible, Daps Magic Team Member Steven has gladly taken photos…
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New Songs and Acts Coming to Country Bear Jamboree at Walt Disney World Resort in 2024
The Country Bear Jamboree at Magic Kingdom is getting updated. During “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” at Destination D23, it was announced that the opening day attraction will be getting new songs and acts in 2024. During the panel, Walt Disney Imagineer Chris Beatty shared a little bit…
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Take an In-Depth Look at Phantom Manor from Disneyland Paris
Disney is continuing its “Ride & Learn” series and this time the focus is on the Phantom Manor at Disneyland Paris. In a video released by Disney, the tragic love story behind the Phantom Manor is shared. In Phantom Manor, there is a bride the appears throughout the attraction. She is waiting forever as she…
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Renovation on Frontierland Entrance and Hub to be Completed Before Park Opening
This week, Disneyland announced that the renovation on the Frontierland entrance has continued. This construction, as well as other essential work around the resort, has resumed so that the parks will be ready to welcome guests back to the parks when they decide to open again. Though the Disneyland Resort has postponed their July 17…
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Showdown at the Golden Horseshoe Opens at Disneyland Resort
On Friday the Golden Horseshoe once again found its stage entertaining people with the opening of the Showdown at the Golden Horseshoe. The show features two dueling pianists that play a collection of music throughout their approximately 25-minute show. It is shown daily at 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and…
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Showdown at The Golden Horseshoe Coming to Disneyland November 22!
There is a new show coming to The Golden Horseshoe on Friday. This comes after The Laughing Stock Co. departed from the iconic location in September. This new show, Showdown at The Golden Horseshoe, will be a dueling piano show. This new western duel between two pianists will have two musicians challenging each other in…
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Season of Change – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week, there are quite a few headlines to cover from the Disney and geek communities. A lot of the news has to do with the changes that come around the time of the end of the fiscal year for The Walt Disney Company. This mainly revolves…
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Disneyland to Offer New Entertainment in Frontierland and Golden Horseshoe
Frontierland has a long and rich entertainment legacy that reaches back to 1955 when Disneyland first opened. Through the years there has been the Golden Horseshoe Review, Billy Hill and the Hillbillies, the Laughing Stock Co., and many other incredible entertainers. Today, it was announced that there will soon be new entertainment offerings coming to…
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Laughing Stock Co. Takes Final Bow at Disneyland’s Golden Horseshoe Saloon
The Laughing Stock Co. took its final bow this evening at Disneylands Golden Horseshoe Saloon. The comedy troupe has been performing in the Golden Horseshoe Saloon for several years now multiple times a day. They also have been known to perform out in front of the Golden Horseshoe Saloon in Frontierland through the years. For…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates Disney and Pixar’s ‘Coco’ and Presents Festivities Inspired by Día de los Muertos, Sept. 6-Nov. 3, 2019
For the first time, Miguel greets guests following ‘A Musical Celebration of Coco’ – part of Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park, featuring live entertainment, delicious food and interactive experiences Disneyland Park features a special tribute to Día de los Muertos at Zócalo Park in Frontierland ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug 30, 2019) –…
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Sunday Spotlight: Farley the Fiddler
Walk through Frontierland on a weekday and there is a good chance you will see a fiddle playing cowboy entertaining folks. The fiddler is Farley the Fiddler who has been performing at the Disneyland Resort for 40 years! His real name is Gary Francisco and after Monday, he will be retiring from his career at…
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The Halloween Tree: Hidden Disney
Spookiest greetings to all this Halloween season! A big part of our fall-time traditions on the DAPSmagic team is visiting the Disneyland Resort and enjoying the wonderful seasonal decorations and experiences. But there’s one special Halloween tradition at Disneyland we are especially fond of: The Halloween Tree! There’s a good chance you’ve seen it if…
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Sunday Spotlight: Laughing Stock Co.
The Laughing Stock Company is a comedy troupe that performs at Disneyland. They can be found at the Golden Horseshoe Saloon throughout the day in Frontierland. In each show, Mayor Sam J. McGillicuddy, his daughter Sally Mae and Sheriff Clem Clodhopper are joined by a pianist for their antics. Some of these shows retell Disney stories,…
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Disney Park Music Playlists on Apple Music to Celebrate Upcoming Play App
Disney Parks has a Play app that will make wait times more entertaining for guests. But what do you do when you’re outside of the lines and want that Disney magic? In addition to the Play app, Disney Music has released Playlists on Apple Music that bring together several songs corresponding to the parks of…
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Which is the Best Disneyland Railroad? – DAPs Magic Rankings
One of the quintessential experiences of the Disneyland parks is a railroad attraction. Many times they are at the entrance of the park, greeting guests as they come in. They may seem exactly the same, but there are differences that set them apart. I’m going to critique them a little differently than I normally do. …
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Top Ten Lands in Disney Parks – Part One
Disneyland established not only the first theme park but the way that many theme parks would be laid out in the future. “Lands” serve as the themed areas where attractions, shows, restaurants, and shops are grouped. Many of them tell a story by itself, and also help solidify stories of attractions. Here’s the top 10…