Tag: Frontierland
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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…
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Mark Twain and Columbia Reopen to Take Guests on Voyage Along Rivers of America
Disneyland has reopened classic attractions on July 29, 2017, including the Mark Twain Riverboat. Reopened Steamship and Rivers Mark Twain and other attractions were closed for over a year in order to prepare for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The Rivers of America closed in January of 2016 to be reopened now. The dock and boat…
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Collector Cards & More Rivers of America Construction – Disneyland Update & Sundays With DAPs
This week was a nice light week for the Disneyland Resort as it gears up for both the D23 Expo and return of classic attractions. Collector Cards Speaking of classic attractions, in Frontierland, New Orleans Square, and Critter Country there are collector cards scattered. These are free to guests and among shops and restaurants. You…
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Independence Day for the Redhead – Geeks Corner – Episode 640
Welcome to Geeks Corner! Happy Independence Day! This year to celebrate the Fourth of July the geeks decided to film a show and dress patriotically on a really warm set! The show starts off with a discussion about the return of Rey to Star Wars. She is appearing in the first Star Wars: Forces of…
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The Return of Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland
Disneyland has reopened Tom Sawyer’s Island after a lengthy refurbishment. Before Tom Sawyer Island has been an attraction since the early days of the park. Though not open on opening day, it is still considered a classic attraction at Disneyland. Much of it remained the same until Fantasmic! premiered, when several show elements were built.…
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Big Thunder Trail Reopens at Disneyland
It’s not a ride, not a land, but Big Thunder Trail has reopened at Disneyland today. This walkway between Frontierland and Fantasyland has been closed for construction on Star Wars Land. It had been a fairly open path from Frontierland to Fantasyland because of Big Thunder Ranch. Since the Ranch has closed, work has been…
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Tinker Bell Half Marathon Recap & Frontierland Construction – Disneyland Update & Sundays With DAPs
This last weekend was a busy one with both Mother’s Day and Tinker Bell Half Marathon. In all, people seemed to have a good time in the end despite the crowds. Tinker Bell Half Marathon This was the 6th Tinker Bell Half Marathon, and was full of the usual races and expo. Pandora had a…
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Bats Day and Rivers of America Full – Disneyland Update & Sundays With DAPs
This last weekend saw a lot of people heading to the Resort as schools start having proms and Grad Nights around the parks. It was also the annual Bats Day on Sunday. All of this made for a bit of crowds around, but it was still a lovely time to venture in. Bats Day A…
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Springtime, Food and Wine, and Fireworks – Sundays With DAPs Disneyland Update
Both Spring and Food and Wine have sprung at the Disneyland Resort. So, this Sunday we did a tour of both. Of course we had to start with the Food and Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure. Besides food, there is a great assortment of entertainment offerings, including Jammin’ Chefs. This show has Chip and…
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Adventure Is Waiting – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
It’s time for another stop on the Hong Kong Disneyland tour. We’ve gotten to Adventureland, the last of the original lands. Out of the original lands, this one differs from any other the most. It takes its cue from both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom, but is its own brand of adventure… Around The Riverbend One…
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It’s Go Time! – Geeks Corner – Episode 541
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the topic is predominantly Pokemon Go. Since being released last week, this game has taken the world by storm…and that includes the worlds of Disney. This week, the geeks are joined by Caiti who joins Hayley and Cameron as they share with Mr. DAPs about the game, how to…
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Disneyland Reveals New Star Wars Themed Land Concept Art
Guests visiting Disneyland will notice that a new image has been posted on the fence for Big Thunder Mountain trail in Frontierland. This new image reveals another conceptual look at what the future Star Wars themed land will look like. It also happens to be at one of the entry points for the future land. When it…
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The rain, rain, rain came down, down, down – Geeks Corner – Episode 514
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week is all about rain at Disneyland, changes at Disneyland, Star Wars, Geekolutions, and more! It also turns out that Cameron is celebrating a birthday. Put all of this together and get a fun time in the corner with the geeks. Here are topics covered in this week’s episode: Train,…
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Train, Boat, and Hyperlapse – Sunday with DAPs
Sundays are unofficially the DAPs Disney day. On any given Sunday, I (Mr. DAPs) or one of the other DAPs team members will be at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, or sometimes some of the other Disney Theme Parks worldwide. Starting this last Sunday, we decided it would be fun to start a weekly video showing…
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Disneyland’s Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante Spices Up Your Typical Salad With a Vegetarian Tostada Salad
If you are looking to add a little flavor to your typical salad, how about a Tostada Salad with Sautéed Vegetables? Located at the Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante in Disneyland Park, this item will surely take your taste-buds on an adventure. This salad comes with a variety of toppings and will leave you feeling full. The Tostada…
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Caption of the Week #4 – True Love
Welcome to Week #4 of DAPs Magic’s Caption of the Week adventure. This week, we take a trip to Frontierland inside of Disneyland. There we find the Laughing Stock Company performing throughout the day inside the Golden Horseshoe Saloon. The photo from one of these shows captures Sally Mae in the midst of her quest for…
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Combining Lands in Disneyland
Recently, the Disneyland Resort has started…or is it continuing…to make Disney California Adventure have a more concise story within all its “lands.” Condor Flats is going to give way to Grizzly Peak Airstrip, making it a continuation of the Grizzly Peak area of the park. I think it’s a great story making decision. Having two…
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Fantasmic! Fastpass Arrives at Disneyland
Today marks the first day of the new Fastpass system for Fantasmic! at Disneyland. The system is rather simple and can be read about here. Here is what today’s Fastpass distribution looked like for guests simply wanting a Fastpass and no dining options. Cast Members could be found at the Fantasmic!…
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Disneyland Halloween Time Photo Report
It’s Halloween Time at Disneyland! September 12 marks the beginning of the Halloween season. A couple of the most decorated areas are the Frontierland Zocalo Park and Big Thunder Ranch area. Here are some photos to highlight the beginning of the trick or treat time.
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Legends of Frontierland, Guardians Review, Last Day of College Band, and Star Wars! – dapscast – Episode 7
For August 2014’s DAPscast, Mr. Daps and Murray the Bellhop cover Legends of Frontierland, Guardians of the Galaxy, looking forward to Star Wars: Rebels and the possibility of Rex from Star Tours appearing. Also in this episode is a few event updates from Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland with Paint the Night. Throughout the episode…
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Appleseed Amanda's Tips for ‘Legends of Frontierland: Gold Rush’
Frontierland has become a bit wilder in the past week at the Disneyland Resort. By that, I mean the exciting “Legends of Frointerland: Gold Rush” has turned the area into a place of adventure, story-telling and fun. If you like competition and team building, this is one thing that you must try. Now at first,…
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A Legend of Frontierland in Black and White
Legends of Frontierland began last week and is in full swing now. This new immersive activity at the Disneyland Resort allows guests to not only experience the story of Frontierland, but also create it. Guests can do various tasks to earn bits (basically money) and then purchase land in Frontierland. They can choose to join…
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What is Legends of Frontierland Like To Experience?
Frontierland is booming with miners entering into the sleepy town. At least, that’s the story that is being produced through Legends of Frontierland. Today was opening day for the interactive story. Guests were encouraged to pick a side in the conflict – either a Frontierland citizen or Rainbow Ridger. Nametags are given with a very…