Tag: Thanksgiving
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Day Ten: EPCOT – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
May EPCOT Center entertain, inform and inspire and, above all, may it instill a new sense of belief and pride in man’s ability to shape a world that offers hope to people everywhere.” – Epcot Center Official Dedication, Oct. 24, 1982 There are few places in the world I love more than EPCOT. I am…
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Day Nine: The Disneyland Resort All-American College Band – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
As we continue 24 Days of Thanksgiving I would be remiss if I were not to express my thanks for the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. This collection of exceptional college students come to the Disneyland Resort each summer and perform throughout the resort. It is always a highlight of the year. Through the years…
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A Rainy Geeky Night – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #633
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! Tonight is a wet and cool night outside the corner and the Geeks come together to geek out in the corner which is cozier than ever. The show starts off with Mr. Daps and Caitie talking about Ashley Eckstein’s new book, Star Wars Everday. They then pivot to talk about 24…
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Day Eight: Rainy Disneyland Days – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
Today is a rainy day at Disneyland and that is something I’m very thankful for. Rainy days at Disneyland are a rare treat for regular visitors to the Disneyland Resort. When they happen, an extra blanket of magic comes down on the resort. When they happen during the holiday season, there is even more magic…
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Day Seven: The Muppets – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
We are one week into 24 Days of Thanksgiving! It seems like November is flying by! We hope you are enjoying this series of Thanksgiving and we encourage you to join in the fun and add what you are thankful for in the comments each day as well! Today I’m going for a very obvious…
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Day Six: The Storybook Circus Giggle Gang – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
In general, I’m not really a huge fan of clowns. However, I found this mindset completely changed a few years ago when visiting Walt Disney World. While walking into the new-to-us Storybook Circus area of Magic Kingdom, we happened upon the Storybook Circus Giggle Gang. This is a group of comedic clowns that are accompanied…
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Day 5: Art – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
Art, I hope you find this and are reading it. In the spirit of Thanksgiving and Disneyland, my memories travel back over the decades to the beat of the Disneyland Band marching down Main Street USA to the awaiting chairs, music stands, and park benches in front of Town Hall. I am there waiting for…
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Day Four: Characters – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
The Disneyland Resort has always been so special to me. I grew up very close and got to have family memories in the parks. It’s funny that I’m writing a post about being grateful for the characters of the Disneyland Resort because I was terrified of them as a child. As I have grown up,…
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Day Three: Envisioning Novelty – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
As Mr. Daps highlighted yesterday, Walt Disney came up with the idea of Disneyland as he was sitting on a bench in Griffith Park, watching his daughters riding the carousel and dreaming of a place where families could enjoy themselves together. Of course, this was only the beginning of Walt’s great vision, not the end.…
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Day Two: An Idea and a Dream – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
There are so many things to be thankful for when it comes to the many worlds of Disney this month. One of the things that seem almost to be a no-brainer is the idea that Walt Disney had while sitting on a bench at Griffith Park. Now found at Disneyland in the Opera House, this…
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Day One: The People – 24 Days of Thanksgiving!
It’s November! This is the time of year when things begin to get merry in the parks. Decorations are going up, the music will be soon changing, and special treats will be available to enjoy. While it seems like things get faster and faster as the year-end draws close, it’s a good time to slow…
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Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Partners With The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Fraggles are going to be in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, well at least one of them will be! Apple TV+ announced that there is a new partnership between Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock and also the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This collaboration will have Uncle “Travelling” Matt appearing in a video series…
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Reservations Now Open for Knott’s Berry Farm Thanksgiving Champagne Buffet at Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant
Looking for a place to eat on Thanksgiving? Reservations are now open for those who want to experience the Thanksgiving Champagne Buffet at Knott’s Berry Farm’s Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant. It will be offering service on Thanksgiving day from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. This is a Thanksgiving buffet that will include many of…
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Check Out The All of the Foods Coming to Walt Disney World Leading up to Thanksgiving
It’s almost Thanksgiving. With the arrival of this holiday often comes the arrival of a lot of different holiday foods. This year at Walt Disney World Resort there will be plenty of foods and desserts to enjoy by guests visiting throughout the month of November. Then, on November 24th, there will be Thanksgiving meals served…
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Disney’s Encanto Takes the Lead at the Weekend Box Office
Disney’s Encanto is projected to win the Thanksgiving weekend box office. While not record-breaking, it won the weekend with a projected $43.3 million over the course of 5 days. The new Disney animated feature brought in $11 million on Black Friday. While not the juggernaut as some of the other Thanksgiving releases from Disney in…
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Disney Cruise Line to Debut Disney Wish Float in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
A favorite Thanksgiving tradition for many is watching the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Each year, dozens of floats, balloons, bands, and celebrities wind their way through New York City on Thanksgiving morning. This year, Disney Cruise Line will be represented in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a float that represents its newest ship,…
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Leftover Stuffing Waffles – GEEK EATS Disney Recipes
For many, Thanksgiving leads toa. a bountiful feast of turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and gravy. After the inevitable food coma, this Thanksgiving meal often leads to a lot of leftovers as well. However, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing! In previous years, I’ve shared my Turkey Turnovers recipe (one which I will be…
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Happy Thanksgiving! The Thanksgiving Promise – A Thanksgiving Tradition
Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you all a safe and wonderful day as we celebrate what we are thankful for. Know that we are thankful for each and every one of you. We love sharing our love of Disney and geekdom with you and we are thankful that you join us in doing this. However you celebrate…
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ABC and Disney Parks Feature Nostalgic Performances of Holidays Past in Special 5th Anniversary Edition of “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” Thanksgiving Night
Original Hosts Derek and Julianne Hough Return to Co-Host Alongside ‘grown-is’ Star Trevor Jackson Derek and Julianne to Perform Spectacular New Musical Opening Number Festive Flashback Performances to Include Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Derulo, Ciara, Andrea Bocelli, OneRepublic, Pentatonix, Becky G, Shaggy, Boyz II Men and JoJo, Meghan Trainor and Brett…
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Disney to Reimagine Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration as Part of Holiday Programming Lineup on ABC
This year the holidays look quite a bit different than anyone could have imagined just a year ago. ABC has released its lineup of programming for the holiday season and it also looks a bit different. The biggest change this year is that the annual Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration will be “remagined” this…
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Peyton Manning Returns with Second Season of Peyton’s Places on ESPN+
Emmy-nominated series produced by NFL Films and ESPN+ will return with 15 new episodes Expected to debut Thanksgiving weekend and culminate Super Bowl weekend Peyton Manning will return to host a second season of the popular and Emmy-nominated football-themed docuseries Peyton’s Places this fall, exclusively on ESPN+. The 15-episode season will once again feature Peyton exploring football’s…
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Disney Chefs Share Thanksgiving Day Tips and Also Partner with Coalition for the Homeless To Bring Thanksgiving to Community
Every year, the Coalition for the Homeless serves over 20,000 meals to those in need in Florida. Of those 20,000 meals, 9,000 of them are prepared by chefs from the Walt Disney World Resort. This happens twice each month as Disney chefs team up with Disney VoluntEARS to provide meals for 600 residents at the…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates Autumn with Exciting New Offers and Experiences for Guests to Enjoy throughout the Golden Season!
Shanghai, September 3, 2019 – Here’s a secret among Disney fans – autumn is one of the best seasons to experience the magic and wonder of Shanghai Disney Resort! A season of Chinese and international festivities and celebrations, with comfortable cool weather, special offers and the incredible value of an Annual Pass, this is truly a…
