Tag: Pictures
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Pictorial: CHOC Walk 2019 Makes a Difference as Thousands Walks Through Disneyland!
On August 12, 2019 thousands of people descended on the Disneyland Resort to participate in the 2019 CHOC Walk in the Park. Every year, the CHOC Walk raises money for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County by walking through Disneyland. Each walker raises money for the organization in order to participate. To read more about…
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Pictorial: Stars Walk Red Carpet at World Premiere of Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME
This week in Los Angeles, stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Brie Larson, Paul Rudd, Don Cheadle, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Bradley Cooper, Gwyneth Paltrow, Josh Brolin and Benedict Wong were joined by directors Anthony and Joe Russo and producer Kevin Feige for a walk down the…
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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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Tips for Enjoying Rainy Days at Disneyland
It doesn’t rain very often in Southern California. When it does though, it can be a great time to go to Disneyland! As everyone else is rushing out of the happiest place on Earth in search of drier places, it can be a great time to put on a hat, coat, and a good pair…
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Parades of the Park – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
We’ve been to every land. We’ve looked at a hotel and a great show. Now it’s time to end our trip to Hong Kong Disneyland with a look at the parades of the park. Flights of Fantasy This parade originally premiered as part of the 5th anniversary, and was alive and well for the 10th…
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A Land of Fantasy – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
The next stop on the tour around the Hong Kong park is Fantasyland. This classic land found in all Disneyland-type parks is always home to the beloved stories and characters of the classic Disney films. Hong Kong was no exception to this. A Quiet Village Fantasyland at Hong Kong Disneyland has a very village feel…
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Now At Disneyland – Jedi Training Trials of the Temple
Yesterday, Jedi Training Academy premiered its second incarnation: Jedi Training Trials of the Temple. Taking place between Episode III and IV, the stage show still has younglings take up lightsabers against the Sith. The story is now about two Jedi, one Master and one Apprentice, who are trying to find new Jedi in a time…
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Views of D23 Expo 2015 – Disney Parks, Show Floor
D23 Expo doesn’t just have news. There is a lot to see and do throughout this gathering of Disney fans. The show floor has entertainment and exhibits. Two that stick out the most is the Disney Parks exhibit, which showcased Shanghai Disneyland, and the Walt Disney Archives exhibit. For your enjoyment is a photo tour…
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Magic of Muppets Panel – D23 Expo
The Muppets took the stage in one of the first 2015 D23 Expo panels. The presentation opened with the sizzle reel from the upcoming show. Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Matt Vogel, and Bill Barretta were on stage to answer questions and talk about the new show. They pointed out how much being a…
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Photos Show First Look of Black Panther in Captain America: Civil War
There is a lot to look forward to with Captain America: Civil War. One of the most highly anticipated things that geeks have been looking forward to is the appearance of Black Panther. Beyond that the question being asked (as is every time a character is introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe), what will his…
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Knott’s Exciting Summer Shows
Knott’s Berry Farm has an exciting lineup for the summer season since the Voyage to the Iron Reef opening. Blockbuster Beagle has been entertaining guests with a Hollywood tale of Snoopy and the gang on ice. Over at the Calico Square stage is Vertical Impact, a very unique acrobatic stunt show. Krazy Kirk and the…
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A Trip To Tokyo Disneyland
For an American, the overseas Disney parks seem fairly inaccessible. Rarely does one have an opportunity to venture to another country across the ocean, let alone one that has a Disney theme park. In 2012 I had a chance to go to Japan and to the Disney resort there. I’m grateful to have gone, and…
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Event Recap: D23 Celebrates Disneyland, USA
For Disneyland’s 60th anniversary, D23 played host to a special presentation to commemorate Disneyland’s 60th anniversary. Taking place on the day it first opened to the public, the presentation was held in the Main Street Opera House, home of Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, which was also celebrating its 50th year at the park. The…
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Frozen Summer Fun – What’s It Like?
On both coasts the summer has been quite hot, but over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios there is a remedy. Frozen Summer Fun has been happening to help cool down guests in the park. It is a blast, and here’s why… For the First Time In Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration This great show has an…
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A Disneylander Goes To Islands of Adventure – Part Three
It’s the last of the series of posts of a journey around the Islands of Adventure park, and here’s the best! It’s time for Hogsmeade! And, keep reading at the end for some tips I picked up at my time in Islands of Adventure. Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade Hogsmeade is definitely the…
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Marvel Comics News June 29 – July 5 2015
Happy Independence Day everyone! This week has some pretty exciting news from Marvel Comics! The lineup and previews have been released for the All New Marvel universe. A more in depth description of Extraordinary X-Men is here, and the cover is intriguing. It looks like a couple characters from the alternate universes leftover from Battleworld…
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A Disneylander Goes to Islands of Adventure – Part Two
It’s time for the second part of the journey around the Islands of Adventure! We hit some of my personal favorites, so let’s go! Jurassic Park We’re going to skip over the area past Lost Continent and head to Jurassic Park. At the time i went, Jurassic World had premiered about a few days before,…
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A Disneylander Goes To Islands of Adventure – Part One
Just as there was a Universal Studios Florida series, here’s an Islands of Adventure. Yes, you may not have thought there was this much to do in both parks. Here’s part one, and we’ll make our way around the park, although saving the best for last. Islands of Adventure had a rocky start. I myself…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Starbucks Now Open
The last of the Walt Disney World Starbucks has opened today. Creature Comforts, a former shop, has now reopened as a Starbucks. Inside is a very nice Africa inspired theme with camouflage paint scheme and several pottery and other decorations on the wall. The most interesting thing to note about the new eatery is the…
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Marvel Comics News June 1 – June 7 2015
Ladies and gentlemen, we may finally be at the end of Secret Wars! This week had only one featured series in the news about Secret Wars. The bigger news is the announcement of what the Marvel Comics Universe will look like in the aftermath of Secret Wars. My favorite elements shown in the images below…
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Frozen Fun Comes to Disneyland Resort – UPDATED
This weekend saw the premier of Frozen Fun (or as the resort was putting it: a Sneak Peek). Both theme parks got in the mix by having certain attractions open for guests. In Disneyland, Arendelle became part of Storybook Land Canal Boats, making it the newest addition since Aladdin and Little Mermaid entered the Fantasyland…
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Mickey's Birthdayland – Daps From the Past
It’s Mickey Mouse’s birthday today! And in celebration of the Big Cheese, I thought it’d be fun to take a look at a past celebration of the mouse. For Mickey’s 60th birthday, Disney decided to have a big year for the mouse. Parties were located throughout the Disney parks, but none bigger than in the…
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Behind the Scenes of Knott's Scary Farm
Please note that some images and descriptions may be a little frightening. Take care in reading on Knott’s Scary Farm has a rich history of their Halloween events. For over 40 years, Scary Farm has scared up thrills and fun for people entering into the theme park for the after hours party. Last night I…
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Experiencing Harambe Nights
It’s hard to describe what Harambe Nights at Animal Kingdom was like. It’s definitely a celebration of the Lion King. It’s a party and a concert as one event. Also throw in dinner. Whatever category it fits in, it was an experience! The night began with appetizers in the Welcome Reception. Spicy Durban chicken, Moroccan…