Tag: Disneyland
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Sunday Spotlight: A Trip to Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland
One of the gems at Disneyland is hidden right in plain site. Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island is passed by thousands of guests on a daily basis. Just a fraction of them actually take the trek across the Rivers of America to explore it, however. Originally known simply as Tom Sawyer Island, the island…
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Main Street Horseless Carriage | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 12, 1956
On this day in 1956, the red Main Street Horseless Carriage debuted at Disneyland. Imagineer Bob Gurr built the car from scratch using parts he sourced himself. He and fellow Imagineer Roger Broggie decided this was the best approach after scouting antique cars at a lot in San Bernardino. Many of the cars were in…
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$5 Million in Upgrades Coming to Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln at Disneyland
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln is a stage show featuring an Audio-Animatronic Abraham Lincoln, best known for being presented at Disneyland since 1965. The show was originally showcased as the prime feature of the State of Illinois Pavilion at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. One year after its debut at the World’s Fair, the show opened at Disneyland,…
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Union Vote Announced for Disneyland Resort Parades and Characters Cast Members
Cast members that come from parades and characters at the Disneyland Resort will be voting on unionization before the end of the month. The announcement came from the National Labor Relations Board. It said that the union election will be taking place on-site at Disneyland from May 15-18 for Disney Cast Members who perform in…
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Disneyland’s Blue Bayou ‘Fantasmic!’ Dining Packages Now Available
Fantasmic! returns to the Disneyland Resort on May 24th. When it does, it will see a new grand finale and the return of the Peter Pan segment. Another thing that will be returning is dining packages. Today, the Blue Bayou dining packages for Disneyland were made available for reservations. There currently is just one dining…
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Disneyland Band Adds Pixar Medley to Repertoire for Pixar Fest
The Disneyland Band is performing a Pixar medley during Pixar Fest.
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GUIDE: 3 Favorite Places to Watch Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular at Disneyland
Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort during Pixar Fest have the opportunity to see Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular. This is a show, often with fireworks, that celebrates the friendships and their stories from Pixar films. It lights up the night at Disneyland with moments from every Pixar film. There are also some really…
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Looking Through the Lens: Photos from Star Wars Day at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
May the 4th was the annual celebration of all that is Star Wars. At Disneyland, the center of this celebration was found at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on Star Wars Day. On that day, I stopped by the Disneyland Resort to enjoy being around other Star Wars fans and just capture moments and things that…
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Fireworks and Lightsabers Light up Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on May the 4th
May the 4th was an excellent day to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. Throughout the day, and into the evening, there was plenty of fun to be had for travelers visiting Batuu. There was merchandise to be bought, foods to enjoy, lightsaber meetups, photos to be taken, characters to meet, droids to watch,…
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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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New Walls and New Signs Appear as Critter Country Closes
New walls and signs have appeared around Critter Country as it prepares two new shops and the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!
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Anaheim Public Library Hosting ‘The Women Who Made Early Disneyland’ Event
The Anaheim Public Library is hosting a special event with the authors of ‘The Women Who Made Early Disneyland.’
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VIDEO/PHOTO: Tour of Critter Country Ahead of Closure at Disneyland
On May 1, 2024, Critter Country will be temporarily closed as the area gets new shops themed to The Princess and the Frog ahead of the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Ahead of the closure of this land, the Daps Magic team stopped by to document what it looked like. On Sunday, April 28, 2024,…
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GUIDE: The Many Pizza Planet Trucks of Pixar Fest
Pixar Fest has begun at the Disneyland Resort. From now through August 4th, there are many different ways to celebrate the stories and characters that Pixar has created. This includes a new parade, fireworks, dance parties, and a whole lot more (check everything out on our Pixar Fest page!). There are also many, and we…
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Disneyland Cast Member Welcome Home | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 27, 2021
On this day in 2021, the Disneyland Resort welcomed back its Cast Members to Disneyland Park for a special soft opening! The Resort had been closed for more than a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Mickey Mouse himself opened the gates to the park, assisted by the Resort President and Vice President. Cast Members…
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Character Guide: Pixar Fest 2024
With Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort from April 26 through August 4, 2024, it is a prime time to go and meet some favorite Pixar pals! During Pixar Fest, they can be found in both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. There are opportunities to meet them, dance with them, and even talk…
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FUN FACTS: Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration
Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration is a brand new parade that will be offered at Disney California Adventure from April 26 through August 4, 2024 as a part of the Pixar Fest celebration at the Disneyland Resort. This energetic parade is full of Pixar characters, people on skates, people on bikes, and a whole…
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Keep Moving DisneylandForward – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #708
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the Geeks have a very special guest joining them. Clocky from Sent From Disneyland joins to discuss the week’s Disney and positive stuff! Sent From Disneyland takes a look at the history of Disneyland through postcards that were quite literally sent from Disneyland through the years! It is a…
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More Pixar Fest Decorations Appearing Around Disneyland Resort
Pixar Fest is less than a week away. While some decorations had already appeared around the Disneyland Resort, more are popping up on almost a daily basis. This comes ahead of the arrival of Pixar Fest on April 26th. This celebration of all that is Pixar will continue through August 4th, just before D23: The…
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Disneyland Presents Surprise Preview of Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular
Just days before Pixar Fest begins at the Disneyland Resort, Disneyland presented its updated fireworks show, Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular. What was expected to be a presentation of Mickey’s Mix Magic ended up being the new Pixar Fest fireworks spectacular. An announcement was made shortly before the show. The Daps Magic team,…
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Two Favorite Guided Tours Return to Disneyland Resort
Two popular guided tours are returning to the Disneyland Resort. These tours, the Cultivating the Magic Guided Tour and the Disneyland Railroad Guided Tour, are set to again begin taking guests through the parks starting on May 11, 2024. The Cultivating the Magic Guided Tour provides a unique look at Disneyland Park through the lens of the…
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Disneyland’s Autopia Confirmed to Be Electric Before End of 2026
Recently, the Los Angeles Times shared that Autopia would soon no longer be powered by gas engines. The question mark for many who read this story was if that means hybrid or electric vehicles for the attraction in the future. Now, this question has been answered. In an update article, the Los Angeles Times confirmed…
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Character Guide: Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite 2024
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite is back! This year has entertainment, merchandise, food, attractions, experiences, a special Magic Key holder exclusive patch, and of course characters from a galaxy far, far away! Throughout Disneyland, there are quite a few different characters to find and interact with! The characters come from many different eras of…
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Entertainment Guide: Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite is now offered on multiple nights throughout the end of April and the beginning of May. This celebration of all that is Star Wars takes over the entire Disneyland Park with characters, entertainment offerings, merchandise, foods, attractions, and other fun experiences! With all the offerings, it can be intimidating…