Tag: Hong Kong
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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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Disney in 360 – POV Ride Thrus For Your VR Headset
Have an Oculus Rift or PlayStation VR? Have a headset compatible with Google Cardboard? We have you covered! We have several videos from around the world of attractions and walk thrus of the parks. Some of the highlights are Mystic Manor, the Castle tour at Shanghai Disneyland, and Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland Paris.…
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Which is the Best Hyperspace Mountain? – DAPs Magic Rankings
With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge being still a couple years away, the Disney parks have still been riding on the popularity of the movie saga with an overlay of Space Mountain at several parks. Hyperspace Mountain puts guests in the middle of a battle of Jakku which takes place after Return of the Jedi. The…
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Disney Announces Hong Kong Disneyland Castle Transformation Details
Hong Kong Disneyland is in the beginnings of a major makeover plan. This plan will see the park expanded with exciting new offerings and will also see it change one of its most iconic features, its castle. Currently, the castle is a replica of Sleeping Beauty Castle as found at the original Disneyland in Anaheim,…
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Construction Begins on Hong Kong Disneyland Expansion
Work has begun at Hong Kong Disneyland for it’s multi-year expansion. This expansion will bring more Frozen, Marvel, and magic to Hong Kong Disneyland. This expansion will take six years with new Frozen and Marvel areas being completed in 2023. Throughout this time there will be new entertainment, attractions, and experiences coming to life! This…
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Marvel Attractions, Frozen Land, & New Castle Coming to Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland is about to get some substantial upgrades. Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek announced this week that Hong Kong Disneyland will be receiving $1.4 billion in upgrades. The upgrades will include new Marvel experiences and a Frozen area. The castle will also be transformed to provide guests a new entry to…
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The Road to Shanghai Disneyland – Packing For The Trip
It is almost time for the big day! The grand opening of Shanghai Disneyland is next week and it’s time to prepare! If you’ve been following along (here and here) then you know this is quite the task to get to Shanghai Disneyland. This is going to be the last post about prepping for the…
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The Road To Shanghai Disneyland – Getting Tickets To Opening Day
Previously on the Road to Shanghai Disneyland, I scheduled my dates and booked my flight. I got my hotels and passport visas. What’s next? It’s actually getting the tickets to Shanghai Disneyland. Here’s the continuing blog and travel tips as my journey to Shanghai Disneyland unfolds… Open Already I knew I wanted to go to…
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The Road To Shanghai Disneyland – Planning The Journey
Ladies and gentleman, I will be traveling to Shanghai for the opening of Shanghai Disneyland. Yes, it means we will have coverage over there for this brand new park. But, before I get to this adventure, I thought I’d start a traveling blog. Well, sort of about the travel and sort of a blog. It…
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it’s a small world – DAPs From The Past
Today will start a three day look at attractions that are in the Tomorrowland film. It’s a look at some attractions that are still around to some extent, but we’re looking at their histories. All of this will lead up to the opening of the film. So, enjoy the first installment! “it’s a small world”…
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Mr. DAPs' 2014 Christmas Gift Guide
It’s that time of year again. The time of year where we eat too much, buy too much, watch too much TV, drink too much egg nog, and stress about what we will get for our loved ones as that big deadline of holiday looms in front of us. So I thought this year I…
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A Look at 'Disney Paint The Night' Coming to Hong Kong Disneyland
Several months ago Hong Kong Disneyland announced that it would be bringing a night parade this coming October. Now fans around the world can get a small taste of what it is like from a brief demonstration that took place in Hong Kong. The following video was taken by Hong Kong Main Street Gazette and posted…
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Iron Man Experience Flying to Hong Kong Disneyland [Updated]
Iron Man is incredibly popular in China. For example, Iron Man 3 took in $121.2 million in China and The Avengers just $84.1 this year. Disney is hoping to capitalize on this momentum to help boost Hong Kong Disneyland. To do this, Disney Parks & Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs announced that an Iron Man thrill…
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Mystic Manor Comes to Life at Hong Kong Disneyland’s Mystic Point
Mystic Point will be opening to guests of Hong Kong Disneyland on May 17, 2013. This is a whole year ahead of when it was originally scheduled to be completed. Mystic Point will included an E-Ticket Attraction, merchandise, and dining locations when it officially opens in May. The area will … The post Mystic Manor…
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Auspicious start to Chinese New Year with Hong Kong Disneyland’s Year of the Dragon Celebration
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE (Hong Kong, January 10, 2012) – With 2012 now underway, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is looking forward to continuing all the magical fun and excitement of 2011 – a year marked by momentous milestones such as the opening of Asia’s only Toy Story Land. And what better way…
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Hong Kong Disneyland’s Expansion Countdown Clock Ticking Down Putting imagination in action, Asia’s only Toy Story Land ready for opening in mid Nov
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE (Hong Kong, September 8, 2011) — Hong Kong Disneyland Resort continues to grow and constantly create new and unique experiences, drawing upon the core Disney strengths of storytelling and putting imagination in action, inspiring people’s creativity in life. The next chapters of the Park’s tale are being unveiled with…