Tag: Sunday Spotlight
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Sunday Spotlight: Red Car Trolley
In 2012 the Red Car Trolley started carrying guests from Buena Vista Street to what is now known as Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout!. The attraction recreates the look of the Pacific Electric Railway’s “Red Cars” that used to be found in Los Angeles and Southern California. The attraction is a 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) meter gauge tramway…
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Sunday Spotlight: Maelstrom
Maelstrom was a ride that used to be found in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot. This flume attraction gave guests a taste of Norway. As guests floated through this attraction there was both myth and realistic elements of Norway portrayed. The attraction opened on July 5, 1988. For this attraction guests boarded their boats and…
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Sunday Spotlight: Goofy’s Sky School
Goofy’s Sky School is a roller coaster that can be found near the back of Disney California Adventure. Technically in the Paradise Gardens Park area of the park, this steel wild mouse coaster is pretty much exactly what one would expect from a coaster with Goofy’s name on it. However, it wasn’t originally named for…
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Sunday Spotlight: Disney Afternoon After Dark
This week the Disneyland Resort hosted guests to a special ticketed event. Disneyland After Dark – 90s Nite was a celebration of Disney of the 1990s. Throughout the course of the night, there were lots of different experiences available. One of the best, according to the DAPS MAGIC team, was the fireworks show Disney Afternoon…
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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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Sunday Spotlight: The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure
On June 3, 2011, The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure opened at Disney California Adventure. This dark ride tells the story of The Little Mermaid and can be found in the former home of Golden Dreams. The attraction utilizes an omnimover system and recreates many of the magical moments from the film. The exterior of the…
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Sunday Spotlight: Radiator Springs Racers
A trip down Route 66 in Cars Land wouldn’t be complete without a drive on Radiator Springs Racers. Since 2012, this incredible attraction has been taking guests through Radiator Springs in an immersive Cars experience. Not only do guests get to experience the world of Disney-Pixar Cars, but they also get to race each other…
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Sunday Spotlight: Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride is an opening day attraction at Disneyland. This attraction takes guests through the story of The Wind in the Willows. This was one of two segments of 1949’s The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. It also was an opening day attraction at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. At Disneyland Paris, a restaurant…
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Sunday Spotlight: Sailing Ship Columbia
One of the most beautiful sights to see at the Disneyland Resort is the Sailing Ship Columbia cruising on the Rivers of America. Since June 14, 1958 guests have been able to board this ship and explore her as she makes this cruise. The Sailing Ship Columbia was added to the Rivers of America when…
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Sunday Spotlight: Indiana Jones Adventure
The Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland is one of those must-do attractions at the Disneyland Resort. The attraction originally opened on March 3, 1995, as Temple of the Forbidden Eye. The attraction allows guests to go on an adventure with Indiana Jones himself, with the help of Sallah. The attraction takes place in 1935 in…
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Sunday Spotlight: Casey Jr. Circus Train
In the heart of Fantasyland the Casey Jr. Circus Train takes guests on a ride through Storybook Land. This charming opening year attraction is not only fun to ride, but it also has an interesting history. The attraction, based on the train in Dumbo, takes guests through the many stories that can be found in Storybook Land.…
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Sunday Spotlight: Alice in Wonderland
Disneyland has some absolutely incredible dark rides. These attractions retell some classic Disney tales in ways that are fun for the whole family. One of the best dark ride attractions in Fantasyland has to be Alice in Wonderland. This attraction retells the story of the Disney animated movie of the same name. Alice in Wonderland’s…
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Sunday Spotlight: Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough
Sleeping Beauty Castle is really the gem of Disneyland. Every visit to Disneyland begins and ends with a beautiful view of this iconic building. Thousands of pictures are taken in front of it every day. However, inside this beautiful gem is a hidden gem that many taking pictures on the outside don’t realize is there.…
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Sunday Spotlight: Rosita
For years guests visiting Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room have heard the question asked, “where’s Rosita?” Now, thanks to The Tropical Hideaway at Disneyland, there is an answer to that. Rosita is now hanging out next to The Tropical Hideaway next to The Jungle Cruise. Throughout the day, she jabbers away with those who stop…
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Sunday Spotlight: Disney ¡Viva Navidad!
From the moment it first appeared a few years ago, Disney ¡Viva Navidad! has been a fan favorite at the Disneyland Resort. Part of the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure, this street party features the Three Caballeros, folklórico and samba dancers, live musicians, and are joined by Mickey and Minnie in their best fiesta outfits. This…
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Sunday Spotlight: The Country Bear Jamboree
One of the highlights of visiting the Walt Disney World Resort is getting to experience The Country Bear Jamboree. This show is currently only available at the Magic Kingdom and also Tokyo Disneyland. At one time, it was also shown at Disneyland where the current Winnie the Pooh attraction is. The idea for this bear…
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Sunday Spotlight: Illuminations – Reflections of Earth with Holiday Tag
I have always enjoyed IllumiNations – Reflections of Earth. In fact, it has been referenced in this column before. While I love IllumiNations – Reflections of Earth, it’s even better with the holiday tag at the end of it! It’s built around a theme of peace on Earth and captures the magic of the season…
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Sunday Spotlight: Phat Cat Swinger
One of the DAPS MAGIC’s favorite part of the holiday season at the Disneyland Resort is getting to see Phat Cat Swinger. This band is playing nightly during the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure. Each night they brighten up the night around the Paradise Park stage with their jazzy renditions of Christmas music.…
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Sunday Spotlight: A Christmas Fantasy Parade
Since the 1995 holiday season, A Christmas Fantasy Parade has been bringing the “spirit of the season” to Disney fans at the Disneyland Resort. This magical parade celebrates the magic of Disney and the merriment of Christmas. With Disney characters, toy soldiers, Santa, and his elves, there is something for everyone! Through the years the…
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Sunday Spotlight: Jedi Training – Trials of the Temple
Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple is a Star Wars interactive show that has been running at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In this show, young padawans learn how to face their fears as they work to become Jedi. This is done under the guidance of a Jedi Master and their padawan. This show has…
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Sunday Spotlight: Mickey’s Soundsational Parade
Mickey’s Soundsational Parade last made its way down the Disneyland parade route on November 5, 2017. The parade opened at Disneyland in 2011. Until last November, it had been bringing the musical and magical beat of Mickey and the gang to Disneyland’s parade route almost daily (except for when weather and Holiday time took over). This…
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Sunday Spotlight: Minnie’s Fly Girls
One of my favorite shows that came to the Disneyland Resort was Minnie’s Fly Girls. This show took place in what used to be Condor Flats at Disney California Adventure. It was on a stage across from Soarin’ Over California. The show began flights on February 17, 2012, and continued through October 20, 2013. Minnie’s…
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Sunday Spotlight: Kilimanjaro Safaris
Starting today some of the DAPS MAGIC team will be at Walt Disney World Resort for the week. There are many places and things the team is excited about experiencing. One favorite park of the entire team is Disney’s Animal Kingdom. One of my favorite experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the Kilimanjaro Safaris. This…
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Sunday Spotlight: Storybook Circus Giggle Gang
In 2012 the Walt Disney World Resort saw Storybook Circus open in the Magic Kingdom. With this new circus-themed area came something that always comes with circuses… clowns! The Storybook Circus Giggle Gang were those clowns that supplied guests with a lot of laughs! The Giggle Gang included Chuckles Buffoon McMonkeyshine III and his protégés, Whinny…
