Tag: Disneyland Resort
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Disney Names New President to Disneyland Resort
This week has had quite a few changes for the leadership of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. Earlier this week it was learned that Catherine Powell would be departing from Disney after 15 years with the company. Today more changes were announced regarding the leadership for the division. Current Disneyland Resort president Josh D’Amaro will…
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Tenaya Stone Spa Coming to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at Disneyland Resort
The Disney Parks Blog has announced that the Tenaya Stone Spa will be the newest inhabitant at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort. This new luxurious experience will be arriving in the spring of 2020. Tenaya means “to dream” in some indigenous cultures. The experiences the Tenaya Stone Spa will be…
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Sunday Recap Report – Another Warm Halloween Time Sunday
Welcome back to the ‘Sunday Recap Report.’ It was yet another warm and humid Sunday at the Disneyland Resort. (This seems to be the pattern the last several Sundays.) I got to Disneyland shortly afternoon, and headed towards Tomorrowland where Jenny was as she had gone to AP Corner. As I headed up Main Street,…
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Catherine Powell Departs Disney as President, Disney Parks Western Region Position Eliminated
Disney has restructured the way the Disney Parks in what it calls the western region is structured. The position of President, Disney Parks Western Region is being eliminated. The heads of the individual resorts of this region will now directly report to Bob Chapek, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. With this change of structure,…
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Season of Change – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week, there are quite a few headlines to cover from the Disney and geek communities. A lot of the news has to do with the changes that come around the time of the end of the fiscal year for The Walt Disney Company. This mainly revolves…
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SCAREolers Return to Disneyland Resort for Halloween Time
An entertainment highlight every year during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is the arrival of the SCAREolers. These happy haunts have left the Haunted Mansion and can be found at the Downtown Disney District singing some favorite spooky and Disney tunes throughout their four evening sets. This year, the SCAREolers have seven new songs…
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Sunday Recap Report – Halloween, Lights, and Fireworks
Welcome back to the Sunday Recap Report! It was supposed to be a mild day at Disneyland, but it turned into a very warm and humid day. I got to Disneyland around 11:50am. I sat for awhile outside of Disneyana for awhile, and ended up talking to some friends while waiting for Mr. DAPs and…
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Oogie Boogie Bash is a Halloween Treat at the Disneyland Resort
On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, the first Oogie Boogie Bash was presented at Disney California Adventure for Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. This party marks a return to Disney California Adventure for Halloween Parties after being in Disneyland for the last few years. The theme this year was, unsurprisingly, built around Oogie Boogie from…
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Pixarmonic Orchestra Concludes Pixar Pier Run With Energetic Ending
The Pixarmonic Orchestra performed for the final time on the Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure on Saturday night. In front of an energetic crowd, the band ended its run on a high note. Both the crowd and band fed off the energy of each other for an incredible final performance. As the show ended,…
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New Paths for Disney – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week, there are a lot of new paths (literally and figuratively) happening around Disney. First off, the new pedestrian path has opened that is connecting the Disneyland Resort parking with Downtown Disney District and that parks. On top of the new path to the parks, some ghosts are making…
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New Pedestrian Bridge Opens Connecting Parking Structure and Downtown Disney District
A new pedestrian bridge has opened on the Southwest corner of the Pixar Pals parking structure this week. It connecting both the Pixar Pals and Mickey and Friends parking lots with the Downtown Disney District. It allows guests to make their way to the Downtown Disney District and Disneyland Resort theme parks without having to…
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Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Sneak Peek Coming to Disney California Adventure and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
A sneak peek of the upcoming Disney film, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil will be coming to Disney California Adventure and Disney’s Hollywood Studios starting on September 27th. The sequel to Maleficent, which was released five years ago, continues the story. Disney Parks fans will be privy to the sneak peek at both the Disneyland and…
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Everybody Scream! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 950 (#468)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, a lot of it is based around Halloween Time arriving at the Disneyland Resort. Before we get to that though, we must stop for a moment and with our friend Bret Iwan a very happy birthday! That’s right, the voice of Mickey Mouse is celebrating another…
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2019 Taste of Downtown Disney – A Night of Food and Fun to Raise Money for CHOC!
On Thursday, September 5th fans of food, fun, and the Children’s Hospital of Orange County descended on Downtown Disney for the annual Taste of Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort. Each year, this special event continues the efforts of the CHOC Walk to raise money for CHOC. Each year different establishments at Downtown Disney District…
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Get into the Halloween Spirit with Your Complete Guide to Spooky Snacks at Disneyland Resort
The Halloween season is upon us! Of course, this is one of the most fun times of the year as guests enjoy all things spooky. If you’ve ever been to Disneyland Resort during any holiday, you know it’s all about the food. If you’re ready to eat, be sure to check out this complete guide…
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Halloween Time 2019 at the Disneyland Resort Fun Facts: Haunted Mansion Holiday
Tradition continues with 19th transformation of Haunted Mansion, and 19th creepy creation for the ghosts: a gingerbread house that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the attraction ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 6, 2019) – Not only does 2019 mark the 50th anniversary of the beloved Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland Park, it’s also the 19th time that…
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Some Hauntingly Fun Facts About Haul-O-Ween in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure
HalloweenTime has arrived at the Disneyland Resort! With it comes lots of hauntingly fun experiences, treats, entertainment, and more to enjoy. Over at Disneyland, the Haunted Mansion is taken over by Jack Skellington and become Haunted Mansion Holiday. This year, the Halloween parties will be moving over to Disney California Adventure for the Oogie Boogie…
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Mickey and Friends Band-tastic Cavalcade Returns to Disneyland on October 1
The Main Street Electrical Parade is currently making its way through Disneyland along the parade route nightly. However, this run for the classic parade will end on September 30th. The following day, Mickey and Friends Band-Tastic Cavalcade will be returning to Disneyland. Here is a look at the Mickey and Friends Band-Tastic Cavalcade’s first day…
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Meet Miguel from Coco at Disney California Adventure This Fall!
For several years now the Plaza de la Familia has celebrated the everlasting bonds of family while also sharing the story of Disney-Pixar’s Coco! A highlight of this is A Musical Celebration of Coco which retells the story through song and dance and includes a puppet version of Miguel. As Miguel made his way to…
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Celebrates 40 Years!
Today, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad opened at Disneyland in 1979. The “wildest ride in the wilderness” has been taking guests through the mines of Rainbow Ridge aboard runaway mine trains. Guests board mine trains of the Big Thunder Railroad: U.B. Bold, U.R. Courageous, I.M. Loco, I.B. Hearty or U.R. Daring. Soon they find themselves racing…
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Halloween at Disney California Adventure Park Brings Monster Mayhem to Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark
Popular Attraction Transforms Nightly as a Halloween Time Exclusive at the Disneyland Resort, Sept. 6-Oct. 31, 2019 Anaheim, Calif. (Aug. 30, 2019) – Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! has been thrilling guests with its wild drops and irreverent storyline since the attraction opened in 2017 at Disney California Adventure Park. Now, exclusively for…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates Disney and Pixar’s ‘Coco’ and Presents Festivities Inspired by Día de los Muertos, Sept. 6-Nov. 3, 2019
For the first time, Miguel greets guests following ‘A Musical Celebration of Coco’ – part of Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park, featuring live entertainment, delicious food and interactive experiences Disneyland Park features a special tribute to Día de los Muertos at Zócalo Park in Frontierland ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug 30, 2019) –…
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New Signs of the Times? – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week we share the top Disney and geek headlines. This week the news spans the realm of the Disney community and a little bit beyond. The week began with the end of the D23 Expo, which could be multiple DISNEY Reporter editions in itself. However, instead…
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Pixarmonic Orchestra and Laughing Stock Co. Off Disneyland Entertainment Schedule After September 14
As many new offerings come to the Disneyland Resort, we must, unfortunately, say goodbye to other shows around the park. This week, fans have noticed that many favorites have been removed from the entertainment schedule on the Disneyland website. Two of these changes have been the removal of Pixarmonic Orchestra at Pixar Pier and Laugh…