Tag: Disney California Adventure
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Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Report – October 18, 2023
Welcome back to the Disneyland Refurbishment Report! This week, we catch up on the extensive refurbishment happening to the Mark Twain Riverboat in Fowler’s Harbor. There is a new paddle wheel on the Mark Twain. The lights and the plaque under the wheel house that says “Mark Twain” were removed. It also appears that the…
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Sunday Spotlight: World of Color: Villainous!
The first year of Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure included a new version of World of Color. Called World of Color: Villainous!, this show followed the story of a young girl named Shelley Marie as she encounters multiple Disney villains. This version of World of Color only was presented in 2019. In 2020…
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Disneyland Resort Raises Prices on Tickets, Magic Keys, Genie+, and Parking
The Disneyland Resort has raised its prices on tickets, Magic Keys, Genie+, and parking that is effective immediately (October 11, 2023). The new prices impact most visits to the Disneyland Resort. However, they do not impact the Tier 0 single-day ticket. This ticket is the cheapest ticket available and is $104. It has been at…
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Sunday Spotlight: Space Shuttle Endeavour
For this week’s Sunday Spotlight I thought we would take a trip to the past and remember one of the most magical things I’ve seen in the skies over the Disneyland Resort. It isn’t fireworks, lightning, or Tinker Bell. Instead, it’s the Space Shuttle Endeavour. This ship made its last flight aboard a specially modified…
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New Limited-Time Kids’ Ticket Offer And Other Perks Announced by Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort has announced a new limited-time kid’s ticket offer. This new offer is good for use in the new year and can be purchased starting on October 24, 2023. With this offer, child’s tickets (valid only for children ages 3-9) to a Disneyland Resort theme park for as low as $50 per child,…
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Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Report – October 4, 2023
Welcome back to another Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Report. There’s a lot happening this week! First off, we start over at Disney California Adventure. Progress is being made at Schmoozies. Menu signs went up this week, and the refurbishment has been extended through at least November 14. That’s as far as the refurbishment calendar goes. Over…
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Disneyland Resort Grad Nite Dates for Class of 2024 Revealed
An annual rite of passage for many Southern California students is going to the Disneyland Resort for Grad Nite. This overnight grad party at Disney California Adventure will be returning once again for the class of 2024 and the dates have been revealed by the Disneyland Resort. The dates will be as follows: May: 10,…
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Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Report – September 27, 2023
Welcome back to the Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Report. It’s crazy how fast things change even days after you share something. That happened almost immediately with Space Mountain. That’s where we start this week’s report. Scaffolding and scrims went up around the top level of the Space Mountain outside queue. Refurbishment signs are still placed around…
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Plaza de la Familia at Disneyland Resort Celebrates Everlasting Love and Familial Bonds
Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure continues through November 2, 2023. During this special time, there are plenty of ways to commemorate everlasting love and familial bonds with culturally rich experiences inspired by the Mexican traditions of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Recently, Mr. Daps stopped by Disney California…
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5 Can’t Miss Halloween Experiences at the Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time is being celebrated in full force at the Disneyland Resort. During this spooky time of year, there are plenty of different experiences to be enjoyed throughout the Disneyland Resort. This includes some incredible foods, entertainment, and of course attractions! While there are plenty of different experiences to be had during the Halloween Time…
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Sunday Spotlight: DJ’s Haul-O-Ween Dance ‘n Drive
There are plenty of fun and entertaining things to experience during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. Some of these things come back on a yearly basis, and some of these things disappear. One of the entertainment offerings that has disappeared is DJ’s Haul-O-Ween Dance ‘n Drive. This was a Halloween (or should we say…
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Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Report – September 20, 2023
Welcome to the Refurbishment Report. Many times throughout the year there are small and even major refurbishments happening around the Disneyland Resort. From ride closures to building updates, the Disneyland Resort Theme Parks, Hotels, and Downtown Disney are constantly getting refreshed. To make this report possible, Daps Magic Team Member Steven has gladly taken photos…
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‘Rogers: The Musical’ Cast Album Now Available on Music Streaming Services
Rogers: The Musical arrived at the Hyperion Theater this summer for a very limited run. It told the story of Captain Steve Rogers in about 30 minutes in the style of a Broadway musical. Now, the cast album for Rogers: The Musical is streaming on popular music streaming services including Spotify and Apple Music. The…
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Avengers Vault To Open September 18 In Avengers Campus At Disney California Adventure
In mid-August, Disneyland Resort announced that a new Avengers store would open in mid-September in Avengers Campus. Now we know that this new store – Avengers Vault – will open September 18. It will feature a range of different Super Hero gear. This will also include the arrival of Infinity Saga Relics at the Disneyland…
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5 Can’t Miss Offerings at This Year’s Oogie Boogie Bash!
The Oogie Boogie Bash is the Disneyland’s Resort annual Halloween party. Held in Disney California Adventure, this party sells out VERY quickly and has been sold out almost since it initially went on sale! This should come as no surprise. There are a LOT of things to enjoy at the Oogie Boogie Bash. This includes…
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‘Rogers: The Musical’ Cast Album to Be Released on Friday
Since debuted at Disney California Adventure earlier this summer, fans have been clamoring for a cast album to be released for Rogers: The Musical. On Friday, September 15, 2023, fans will get what they want. That is when the cast album for Rogers: The Musical will be released on digital platforms. The cast album will…
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New Avengers Campus Attraction to Utilize Both Large Scale Physical Environments and Immersive Media
Over the weekend at Destination D23, Disney fans were given a look at the vehicle that will be utilized in the attraction that will be coming to Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. According to Disney, a new technology has been developed to allow Avengers Campus to become the hub of a multi-world mission that…
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Take a Look at the Foods and Merchandise Found at Disneyland Resort’s Plaza de la Familia and Halloween Time
Two annual fall traditions have returned to the Disneyland Resort. Plaza de la Family and Halloween Time have both returned to The Happiest Place on Earth. With each of these offerings are plenty of magical things to experience throughout the autumnal season. This includes the return of Halloween Screams, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and Guardians of…
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Disney Reveals Ride Vehicle for New Avengers Campus Attraction
A new attraction is coming to Avengers Campus. Once it opens, guests will be recruited to help defeat King Thanos, a Multiverse variant that was designed specifically for Avengers Campus. Today during “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” at the Destination D23 event, the ride vehicle for this new…
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Photos/Videos: Oogie Boogie Bash Brings Out the Baddies at Disney California Adventure
On September 5, 2023, Disney California Adventure hosted its first Oogie Boogie Bash of the Halloween season. This was a night full of treats, entertainment, and Disney baddies! There were a lot of them to be found throughout Disney California Adventure! This included Oogie Boogie of course, Ernesto de la Cruz, Madam Mim, Mother Gothal,…
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Sunday Spotlight: Lightning at Oogie Boogie Bash
There have been many magical moments through the nearly two decades of Daps Magic that are core memories. As I sit here thinking about them, I think of meeting Richard Sherman for the first time, the first day of Disneyland’s 50th anniversary, my first press event. All of these moments were absolutely magical and I…
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Halloween Time at Disney California Adventure Park Features Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark
Halloween Time at Disney California Adventure Park Features Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark ANAHEIM, Calif. – Throughout the year, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! thrills guests with its wild drops and irreverent storyline at Disney California Adventure Park. Beginning in the late afternoon each day during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, Sept.…
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Oogie Boogie Bash Treat Trails and Accompanying Characters Revealed
Oogie Boogie Bash, the Disneyland Resort’s annual Halloween Party, is the end-all-be-all of Halloween Parties. Each year this Halloween Party sells out quickly and guests descend in their best Halloween costumes to celebrate this spooky season with Oogie Boogie and friends at Disney California Adventure. Generally there are Disney villains to be found that are…
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“Roger’s: The Musical” Ends Summer of Performances With a Day Full of Heartfelt Performances
Roger’s: The Musical had its final performances at the Disneyland Resort on August 31, 2023. This show that tells the story of Steve Rogers, or Captain America, ended on a high note as the performers brought their A-Game and yes, they did it all day. The show is heartfelt, earnest, and a wonderful story where…