Tag: Matterhorn
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Third Man on the Mountain | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 10, 1959
On this day in 1959, the live-action adventure film ‘Third Man on the Mountain’ was released. It was based on the true story of Rudy Matt, a Swiss boy committed to climbing the Citadel, an unconquered peak that claimed his father’s life. The film was shot on location in the Swiss Alps and featured the…
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That Thing You Do | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 4, 1996
On this day in 1996, the musical comedy-drama ‘That Thing You Do!’ was released by 20th Century Fox. Tom Hanks wrote, directed, and starred in the film about the rise and fall of The Wonders, a 1960s one-hit wonder band. The film even features scenes shot at Disneyland! The group’s bassist, played by Ethan Embry,…
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A (Mostly) Ever Changing Landscape – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Every now and then I try to offer a stroll around the park, usually with an eye to seeing how much the Disneyland “landscape” has changed over thirty years. This month though… I’m not so sure. For example, this is what Main Street Station looked like in the fall of 1994. Is that a big…
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Looking Back at the Matterhorn Bobsleds As it Turns 65 at Disneyland
The Matterhorn Bobsleds celebrates 65 years of guests racing down icy slopes at Disneyland!
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65 Years of the Matterhorn, Submarines, and Monorail – Daps Magic (the Podcast)
Welcome to Daps Magic (the Podcast)! For the 6th episode of the podcast, Mr. Daps takes a look at the Matterhorn, Submarine Voyage, and Monorail on their 65th anniversary. This is done through by looking back at the 60th anniversary of these attractions when Mr. Daps went to a media event at Disneyland. This event…
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Matterhorn Bobsleds | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 14, 1959
On this day in 1959, the Matterhorn Bobsleds opened at Disneyland, along with the Monorail and the Submarine Voyage. Disney’s scale version of the real Matterhorn in Switzerland stands 147 feet tall. It has two separate tracks that were laid out by Imagineer Bob Gurr, a project he cites as his most complicated. The bobsleds…
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Trader Sam’s To Release New Limited Edition Matterhorn 65th Anniversary Abominable Snowman Mug Tiki Mug at Disneyland Resort
June 14, 2024 is the 65th anniversary of the Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland. To commemorate this milestone, Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Resort will be releasing a limited edition Abominable Snowman Matterhorn Tiki Mug on June 20th! They will be available through the Disneyland App in the Trader Sam’s Mug Release listing.…
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Special DOLE Whip Treat Coming to Celebrate Matterhorn’s 65th Anniversary
Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds will be celebrating its 65th anniversary on June 14. Disney Eats announced on their Instagram page that they will be celebrating this momentous occasion. Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel will be offering a new DOLE Whip treat in a new Matterhorn cup. This new DOLE Whip flavor is…
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A Recap of Walt Disney Family Museum’s Happily Ever After Hours with Imagineer Ray Spencer
The Walt Disney Family Museum hosted a Happily Ever After Hours with Imagineer, Ray Spencer. Spencer has been a Creative Director with Walt Disney Imagineer tackling such projects as Trader Sam’s at the Disneyland Hotel, Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure, and the Hatbox Ghost installation for the Haunted Mansion. The interview started with…
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60 Years of Movement – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 938 (#456)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks cover the 60th anniversary of the Matterhorn, Monorail, and Submarines at Disneyland. They also discuss the arrival of Bo Peep on Pixar Pier. Merchandise is now being sold at the Main Street Cinema and this is also chatted about. Following which, a new segment…
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Anniversaries and Animation – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week we strive to share the top headlines of the Disney and geek communities. This week there was a lot coming out of the Disneyland Resort and also the world of animation. At the Disneyland Resort, three attractions celebrated their 60th anniversary this week. They…
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A Tale of Three Attractions: Disneyland Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of Monorail, Submarines, and Matterhorn
Today marks the 60th anniversary of three attractions at the Disneyland Resort. On June 14, 1959, Disneyland saw a sizeable expansion with the addition of these new attractions. The Monorail, Submarines, and Matterhorn all debuted on the same day. To celebrate this milestone for these three attractions, the Disneyland Resort invited some members of the…
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Sunday Spotlight: Matterhorn Bobsleds
One of the most recognizable icons at the Disneyland Resort, the Matterhorn Bobsleds recreates the Matterhorn Mountain in the Swiss Alps. The real Matterhorn can be found on the border of Switzerland and Italy. At Disneyland, it is found between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. The Matterhorn Bobsleds offer guests a chance to ride aboard the first tubular…
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Destination D – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a LOT of news to cover. Much of this news is coming out of Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse. From this special event at the Walt Disney World Resort there has been new details about the celebration of Mickey Mouse, attractions in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge,…
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New Matterhorn Queue Adds More Space and More Theming at the Disneyland Resort!
The Matterhorn Bobsleds has re-opened at the Disneyland Resort. With the re-opening comes a new way to enter the iconic attraction. The area in front of the old Matterhorn entrance has been re-worked to accommodate a bigger queue area. With the expansion of the queue has also come new theming elements, including a new main…
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Walls Come Down Around Disneyland’s Hub as Spring Arrives
The walls around the hub at Disneyland have come down. With the removal of these walls, the vibrancy of spring is now on full display around the Partners Statue in the center of the central plaza. The removal of the walls also revealed what the tracks for the horse-drawn streetcar will look like once the rest…
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Snow White’s Grotto, Matterhorn, and Pirates – Disneyland Update & Sundays With DAPs
It’s the start of the transition time from Spring to Summer at the Disneyland Resort. The parks will be gearing up for the Summer vacationers, and Grad Nights. But, there is quite a bit that was updated before all this takes place. Of course one of the big things to happen is the introduction of…
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Disneyland New FastPass Locations and MaxPass Coming Soon
Disney Parks Blog has announced that two attractions will soon have FASTPASS and a new service will be available soon. FASTPASS has been the way to bypass lines at Disney Parks since 1999 and has been available at several attractions at Disneyland. Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain will soon have its older…
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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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Marvel’s Haunted Mansion – Is It Worth Reading?
Marvel and Disney Kingdoms released their new series this week – The Haunted Mansion. Taking a cue from the famed attraction, this series explores what makes the mansion so ghostly. The story follows Danny, a young boy who loves his grandpa. But, his grandpa has a tragic end that results in a connection to the…
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Disneyland 60th Countdown – 44th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt
Kicking off a countdown to bring us to Disneyland’s official 60th anniversary, we present the 44th anniversary! Yes! That epic 44th annivers…..wait, 44th? Disneyland is known for celebrating its actual anniversary day with a little something each year. I love pointing this one out not just because of its obscurity, but also for the great…
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Disneyland Park’s Matterhorn & Peter Pan Attractions to Reveal New Magic
Opening this spring after some lovely refurbishments, Disneyland Park’s Matterhorn Bobsleds and Peter Pan attraction will reopen with a few added adjustments and magic. Thursday morning, Disney Parks Blog shared a quick update on what the future holds for the attractions. Erin Glover shared with readers that new effects have been added into the Matterhorn Bobsled attraction.…
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Star Wars Weekends, Happiness is Here Parade, and More! – DAPs Magic Disney News – Edition 006
Want More Disney news? Subscribe to DAPs Magic’s YouTube channel here: http://goo.gl/cWy9k Welcome to this week’s edition of DAPs Magic Disney News. We give you the Disney News in about a minute! This week’s articles include: Safety Prompts Ride Closures at Disneyland Over Weekend: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/04/15/safety-prompts-ride-closures-at-disneyland-over-weekend/ Wings of Life Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/04/16/wings-of-life-blu-ray-review-by-mr-daps Summer…
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Disneyland Resort Donates Matterhorn Bobsleds Vehicles to National Roller Coaster Museum
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE THE NATIONAL ROLLER COASTER MUSEUM OBTAINS THE ‘HOLY GRAIL OF ARTIFACTS’ Disneyland Resort Donates Matterhorn Bobsleds Vehicles and Materials to Museum ARLINGTON, Texas — More than 53 years after opening the world’s first tubular steel roller coaster, Disneyland is donating two vehicles from the iconic Matterhorn Bobsled ride…