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Sunday, February 8, 2026

Happy 25th DCA Anniversay and more!

 

© Parker Marley / © Disney

(Special thank you for Parker over at on X.com for giving us permission to share this image with us.)

You can follow him over there: https://x.com/parkermarley


"Happy 25th Anniversary of 'Disney's California Adventure' and more!"


Hello Friends!

I know it's been a very long time since I made any postings on this blog.  I want to personally say 'thank you' for visiting this blog page and as well showing your #DisneySide by playing our simulations over at Themagical.nl !

Themagical team are safe and healthly as we exited the post-COVID years right now.  We thank you for checking in with us on our personal social media accounts over the post-COVID years.


:: Happy 25th Anniversary DCA ::

February 8, 2001 was the official date when 'Disney's California Adventure' park opened in Anahem, California. Within walking distance of the original Disneyland Park Resort, it was quite an undertaking as it was themed of sights of the state of California.

25 years later, this park had major theme changes and newer ride attractions were added and as well later rethemed.

As we look back on the wonderful ride attractions that Disney created for this unquie theme park, we added some of those wonderful attractions on our website. You can play our unofficial simulations that came from DCA.  

#DCA25 #Disneyland #DCA



© Themagical.nl / Josh Stauffer / © Disney


© Themagical.nl / Josh Stauffer / © Disney

Play it here: https://www.themagical.nl/simulation/soarin/


Starting with our dubbed at the time of the internet was changing over to #HTML5 our very own 'First Ever HTML5 simulation of it's kind on the internet' .... SOARIN'. 

Even though this simulation ride attraction is based off the 'Walt Disney World' ride layout, it was imported from Disney's California Adventure park for it's "Year Of A Million Dreams" promotion to be added to EPCOT theme park.


Grizzly River Rapids Simulation


© Themagical.nl / © Disney

Play it here: https://www.themagical.nl/simulation/grizzly-river-run/

 

Grizzly River Rapids simulation was Themagical's first ever water ride attraction.  It was such a delight for our visitors when we introduce this particular simulation.

It was greatly received and it's been one of most played simulations on Themagical's website.

Another great ride attraction over at Disney's California Adventure where you take a expedition raft tour of the mountain range of the great Grizzy Bear rock work, lush tree landscapes, and the rough water rapids that you know you'll be getting WET!

It's a great welcome to be relief of the heat during the summers in California.


Toy Story Midway Mania Simulation














© Themagical.nl / © Disney • PIXAR

Play it here: https://www.themagical.nl/simulation/toystory-midway-mania/


Join Woody, Jessie, Buzz Lightyear, and all the toys by playing their carnival games! 
 
Presenting Disney's California Adventure 'Toy Story Midway Mania' is another ride attraction where guests are shrunk down to a size of a toy to play in Andy's bedroom in a carnival playset style shooter game.

This is another 'first of its kind simulation' by using #HTML5 coding without the need of Adobe Flash Player.  Most of your smartphones, tablets, gaming platforms systems, and web browsers can handle the HTML5 coding.


:: Reighard's Personal Life Update ::

I had some personal milestones myself as I became a father of 2 in 2020/2022 , it's been a blessing as I entered fatherhood which at times made it difficult for me to write on here and as well the challenging times of COVID-19 situation and post-COVID.

I did whatever I could to help Martijn (founder/webmaster/simulator creator of Themagical.nl) while I did the night shift mode durning the nights with graphic design and research.  He understood the challenges of being a parent and the little time you have for personal time.

I was helping behind the scenes whenever I could and definitely grateful for my assistance.


:: TMNEWSIM: A new project: Droomvlucht Simulation, Efteling ::




Currently working on a passion project: a fully playable HTML5 simulation of the legendary Efteling darkride, Droomvlucht. From the spiraling heights of the Castles in the Sky to the glow of the Troll Swamp, I’m recreating the magic one line of code at a time. It’s been a challenge getting the unique suspended ride physics just right, but the dream is slowly coming to life!

Stay tuned for more updates—the gates to the dream world are opening this year.













© Themagical.nl / © Efteling

#Efteling #Droomvlucht #IndieDev #HTML5 #DarkRide #ThemeParkSim #CreativeCoding #themagical #TMNewSim



:: Closing thoughts ::

I want to say I'm sorry for the longest time of not postings on here. Don't forget our contest is still going on and winners have already received their prizes!

We appreciate all our fans and visitors who visit this wonderful place over at Themagical.nl .... WELCOME!

Be sure to follow our social media accounts for updates and fun surprises too!

Take care and be safe!

Until Then,

Reighard

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