Tag: Tomorrowland
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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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Enjoy Fireworks and Food at the Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace at Disneyland
Fireworks are a great way to end the day at a Disney theme park. A dining package and a view to see those fireworks is an even better way to end the day. You can elevate your evening when you visit the Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace. It’s the perfect location for hanging out, enjoying tasty food…
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Stitch Encounter | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 13, 2006
On this day in 2006, three new attractions opened in Tomorrowland at Hong Kong Disneyland. Stitch Encounter, Autopia, and UFO Zone expanded the park’s offerings just in time for its one year anniversary. Fans of Stitch could now interact with him in real time on a large video screen–in three languages! Autopia delivered electric technology…
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Autopia | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 29, 2000
On this day in 2000, the Autopia at Disneyland reopened with much longer tracks, including a new off-road section. It had updated cars that replaced the original Chevrolet Corvette Stingray-style cars. These cars were styled after the new sponsor, Chevron, and their animated “Chevron Cars” line that was made into advertisements and toys. They were…
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Magic Journeys | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 16, 1984
On this day in 1984, the 3D film ‘Magic Journeys’ began a two-year run in Tomorrowland at Disneyland, first on the outdoor Space Stage and later in the Magic Eye Theater. The show originally premiered in EPCOT in 1982 and was Walt Disney Imagineering’s first 3D film for a Disney theme park. ‘Magic Journeys’ looked…
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May the 4th Merchandise Arrives at Tomorrowland’s Starcade at Disneyland
May the 4th, or Star Wars Day, has become a significant holiday for Star Wars fans. On this day, all that is Star Wars is celebrated. This year’s celebration includes a new trailer for The Acolyte, a fun short with R2-D2 and C-3P0, a plethora of merchandise on Disney Store, and a whole lot more.…
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Star Tours | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 28, 1997
On this day in 1997, a 10th anniversary rededication ceremony for the Star Tours attraction was held at Disneyland. Chewbacca and Carrie Fisher, famous for her portrayal of Princess Leia, were on hand to carry out a lightsaber ribbon cutting. The ceremony was reminiscent of the medal ceremony at the end of ‘A New Hope.’…
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A New Tiana – Geeks Corner – Episode #699
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a lot to be excited bout. This includes the return of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace to theaters for its 25th anniversary, Patrick Mahomes heading to Disneyland after winning the Super Bowl, and a new Wicked trailer. The Geeks also have a new Indy Cam…
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Space Mountain Reopens With New Exterior Lighting
Space Mountain at Disneyland has been undergoing a refurbishment that lasted over a month. When it reopened, fans were delighted to see that at night it was sporting a new and beautiful lighting package. With hues of purple and gold, it is reminiscent of the colors that once were found throughout Tomorrowland in the late…
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New Star Wars Holiday Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland
There is new Star Wars holiday merchandise to be found at Disneyland. The merchandise was found by the Daps Magic team on Sunday in Tomorrowland in The Star Trader. The Star Trader can be found at the exit of Star Tours – The Adventure Continues. It is also near the exit of Space Mountain. Some…
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Disney Vacation Club to Open First-Ever Member Lounge at Disneyland Resort on April 19
Disney Vacation Club Star View Station – a Member Lounge will offer members an opportunity to recharge in the heart of Tomorrowlandin Disneyland Park ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 30, 2023) – Today, Disney Vacation Club announced the opening date of the first-ever Member Lounge at the Disneyland Resort in California as April 19, 2023. Called “Disney Vacation Club Star View Station – a Member…
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TRON Lightcycle / Run to Open at Magic Kingdom on April 4, 2023
Yesterday Disney Parks revealed a tease about the opening of TRON Lightcyle / Run at Magic Kingdom in the form of a “clu.” Today, another clue was revealed and then the official opening date was announced for the new Tomorrowland attraction. It will be opening on April 4, 2023. When the attraction officially opens on…
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Day Sixteen: PeopleMover – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
There are few things more nostalgic and relaxing than going for a ride aboard the PeopleMover. Back in the day, I loved riding it when at Disneyland. Today, I love riding it when I’m at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. There is something absolutely wonderful about cruising through the skies of Tomorrowland with…
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Remembering the Last Show of Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple Four Years Later
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On November 4, 2018 Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple had its final training show in Tomorrowland. This show, which taught younglings, the ways of the Jedi inspired guests young and old during its run at the Disneyland Resort. During the process, the Padawans would learn to face their fears as they found themselves facing…
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Dance the Night Away with Favorite Disney Villains in Tomorrowland at Disneyland!
Do you like to dance? Do you love Disney villains? How about Halloween? If you said yes to any or all of these questions then definitely check out the Disney Villains Dance Party in Tomorrowland during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. This dance party gives guests the opportunity to dance the night away with some…
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Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge Coming to Tomorrowland at Disneyland
A new Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge will soon be found in Disneyland’s, Tomorrowland. This joins many other exclusive DVC member spaces as a part of its “Membership Magic.” This includes the Top of the World Lounge which recently reopened with new villain-themed offerings on Baty Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and also the…
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Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Returns to Disneyland
The Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage has returned to the Submarine Lagoon in Tomorrowland at Disneyland. The submarines had been closed since before the pandemic. The return of the attraction saw many fans standing in line throughout the day to experience this underwater adventure based on Pixar’s Finding Nemo. Since the reopening of Disneyland, the submarines…
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Traditional Space Mountain Returning to Disneyland in July
The traditional version of Space Mountain is returning to Tomorrowland on July 5, 2022. Currently, the Hyperspace Mountain overlay is being offered for the attraction in the continuation of the May the 4th Star Wars celebration at Disneyland. The traditional version features a soundtrack by Michael Giacchino. This was added to the attraction in 2005,…
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Dance the Night Away in Tomorrowland at Stitch’s Interplanetary Beach Party Blast
A new dance party has arrived at Tomorrowland over the weekend. Stitch’s Interplanetary Beach Party Blast now lets Disney guests dance the night away with Stitch and friends nightly at the Tomorrowland Terrace from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Throughout the course of the night find Sitch, Goofy, Pluto, Clarabelle, Horace Horsecollar, Chip & Dale,…
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Disneyland Resort Offering Limited-Time Experiences in Celebration of Star Wars
May is always a special month for Star Wars fans with May the 4th, George Lucas’s birthday, the original release date of Star Wars: A New Hope, and this year’s Star Wars Celebration. The Disneyland Resort is offering some limited-time experiences to help Star Wars fans celebrate the month. This is added to the offerings…
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Hyperspace Mountain Returns to Disneyland
Ahead of May the 4th, Hyperspace Mountain has again returned to Tomorrowland at the Disneyland Resort. This Star Wars overlay first arrived at Disneyland in 2015 as a part of the Season of the Force. The version of the attraction puts guests in the middle of the Battle of Jakku, complete with the iconic music…
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Disneyland Band Performs in New Tomorrowland Location
There was a lot of focus on the return of traditional Disney character interactions this week at the Disneyland Resort. However, the character interactions weren’t the only thing that changed. The Disneyland Band also made a change on Monday. The later afternoon Tomorrowland set has been performed on the outside of the Launch Bay building…
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Magic Key Lounge Now Open in Tomorrowland at Disneyland
Magic Key holders now have a new place at Disneyland to stop by. The Magic Key Lounge is now open in Tomorrowland at the Starcade for Magic Key holders as of September 1, 2021. This new lounge offers photo opportunities, unique merchandise, and a lounge area where Magic Key holders can recharge themselves and their…
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Shanghai Disneyland Grand Opening Five Years Ago – Reflecting on a Momentous Day
I had been to some grand openings of attractions, and a grand reopening of Disney California Adventure. But, I had never gone to a grand opening of a brand new theme park, let alone one that was overseas. I’ve chronicled the adventure shortly after embarking on it in June 2016. So, I’ll try not to…