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Disneyland Railroad Returns For Grand Circle Tours
Disneyland has reopened the Disneyland Railroad a day earlier than its official grand reopening. A Classic Attraction The Disneyland Railroad was an opening day attraction, and one of the more connected to Walt Disney himself. He has had a model train in his backyard, and it served as inspiration for the attraction at the parks.…
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Remembering DisneyQuest – Disney’s Only Indoor Theme Park
DisneyQuest closed its doors on July 2, 2017 after almost 20 years of being an experimental theme park for Disney. The Plan DisneyQuest first opened in Orlando at what was then known as Downtown Disney West Side. The huge cube-like building housed multiple stories of interactive attractions. They weren’t just games, but sometimes ways to…
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New FastPass System Started at Disneyland Resort [UPDATED]
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have started using a new FastPass system for guests. The new way of #fastpass at #Disneyland! #SpaceMountain pic.twitter.com/uyJUIBX1zl — Daps Magic (@DAPs_Magic) June 21, 2017 FastPass of the Past For almost 20 years, Disney has had a paper FastPass system where guests insert their ticket or Annual Passport into a…
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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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Knott’s Soak City – A Great Summer Value With New Slides
Knott’s Soak City has reopened for the summer city, and with 7 new slides! May 20 was the grand opening, and season opening, for The Wedge and Shore Break. Jon Storbeck, Buena Park Mayor Beth Swift, and Snoopy cut the ribbon to inaugurate the new slides. Wedge The Wedge is an open air raft…
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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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Fantasmic! 25th Anniversary – 5 Reasons Why It’s Still One of the Best
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the debut of Fantasmic! – the nighttime spectacular on the Rivers of America. Though it will not be performed on its anniversary day, it is still one of the strongest night shows in any Disney park. And, I’m thinking specifically the Disneyland one. Here are 5 reasons why it…
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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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Star Wars Celebration, Galactic Nights, Easter at the Parks – Sundays With DAPs Disneyland & Walt Disney World Updates
This has been a huge weekend for theme park updates. Not only because it’s Easter, but because of Star Wars Celebration. First, over in Walt Disney World, the various hotels and parks were celebrating the holiday with some fun egg creations. On Main Street at Magic Kingdom, ladies dressed in their Sunday finest and Easter…
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Egg-Stravaganza, Easter Bunny, and Toy Story FastPass – Sundays With DAPs Disneyland Update
Spring Breaks are still going strong at the Disneyland Resort. But, that means egg hunting! We ventured around the parks and Downtown Disney for the Disney character eggs. The eggs are hidden, but not too hard to find as you can see from photos below. And before getting to these photos, you can scroll…
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The Power Rangers Disney Connection – DAPs From the Past
There is a new Power Rangers movie that is premiering in theaters this weekend. It’s not a Disney produced movie, BUT there is a Power Rangers Disney connection from the past. Disney actually owned the Power Rangers franchise from 2001 to 2010. It was part of a deal that got Fox Family to become ABC…
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50th Anniversary of Pirates of the Caribbean – Still Sailing Strong
On its 50th anniversary, Pirates of the Caribbean is still sailing strong. And, if the 50th anniversaries are the golden ones, then this is one of the best suited for Disneyland’s famous attraction about ransacking pirates. On March 18, the New Orleans Square ride celebrated 50 years. Disneyland celebrated this great milestone with several entertainment, food,…
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Disney Shares A Look at the Progress of the Star Wars Themed Lands at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts
Stop by the Disneyland Resort and park at Mickey and Friends parking structure and it is hard to not notice that there is a lot going on where the new Star Wars themed land is being built. Most recently, fans have noticed the appearances of two At-At shaped frames being built. Today, Disney has released…
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Red Rose Taverne Open For Delicious Beauty and the Beast Inspired Meals at Disneyland
Village Haus in Disneyland’s Fantasyland has been transformed into a restaurant inspired by the past and upcoming Beauty and the Beast film. The inside and outside has some received a small makeover to give some environment from the movies. Roses are seen throughout the restaurant, both out and in. After all, it is called the…
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Disneyland AP Days Return With Main Street Electrical Parade Theme
Disneyland.com has information about the return of AP Days. AP Days are special times that celebrate Annual Passholders of the resort. In the past there has been special buttons handed out, and snacks to say thank you to AP’s. Lounges with phone charging stations have also been provided in the past. This new set of…
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Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at DCA – A Reflection
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has shut its doors at Disney California Adventure. The popular and terrifying attraction brought a large crowd to the park on January 2nd – the last day to ride. Many were repeat visitors eager to drop in one last time. Many have fond memories from riding the falling elevator.…
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Rogue One Launch Bay – Sundays With DAPs Disneyland Update
With Rogue One premiering this week, Star Wars Launch Bay has installed some props and costumes from the upcoming film. We went inside for a look at the display before heading out to the rest of the parks. Jingle Cruise has been up and going for a great holiday ride. Skippers are having great fun…
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Christmas Fantasy Parade At Disneyland – Sundays With DAPs Update
It’s Christmastime at Disneyland! One of the great things to do at the park is watch the Christmas Fantasy parade. Our view of choice is on Main Street. For the first week the toy soldiers were not in the parade lineup, but are now back in. Absent were snowflakes and skiiers, and this was because…
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Super Hero Half Marathon and Holidays at the Parks – Sundays With DAPs
This last weekend was full of events at the Disneyland Resort. The holidays at the parks kicked off with several festivities to celebrate the season. It was also the 2016 Super Heroes Half Marathon weekend (formerly the Avengers Half Marathon weekend). I participated in the Infinity Gauntlet Challenge, which consisted of running the Doctor Strange…
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Golden Horseshoe, Doctor Strange, and Black and White Photos – Sundays With DAPs
This last Sunday we went through a lot of Disney California Adventure because of the new Doctor Strange preview at the Sunset Showcase Theater in Hollywoodland. The preview was like an extended trailer because of the many scenes and shots instead of one continuous scene of the film. Nevertheless, having it in 3D was a…
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Ghost Town Alive Last Day Recap
Ghost Town Alive was the summer long event that celebrated the 75th anniversary of Knott’s Berry Farm’s Ghost Town. Guests could visit residents of Ghost Town daily, also partaking in some of the Calico town’s festivities. There was a greater story to the celebration where the Mayfield gang – a group of bandits – are…
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Disneyland AP Days Returning In September 2016!
An email and facebook announcement went out to Annual Passholders about AP Days returning to Disney California Adventure. From September 6 to October 2, Passholders can enjoy several things at the park. A new button series will have different designs each Monday. Special character photo opportunities will be at Stage 12. A red carpet photo op…
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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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New Starbucks Opens At Downtown Disney
The Disneyland Resort has quietly opened a new coffee house close to the Disneyland Hotel. A second Starbucks location has opened today on July 18, 2016 for more drink enjoyment. It’s a smaller location, but well accommodates those visiting this other end of the shopping center. The inside is mostly the usual line, registers, and…