Author: Caitie Bear
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Universal Studios Hollywood to Reopen on April 16 with Special AP Benefits
After closing last March, Universal Studios Hollywood is ready to reopen! The theme park has announced that it plans to open to the public on April 16. If you are a Universal Studios season or annual pass holder, you have a chance to get a sneak peek of the park on April 15 with bonus…
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Disneyland Proposes Expansion to Rebound From COVID-19 Pandemic
This morning, the Disneyland Resort announced a planned expansion to Disneyland by utilizing space in Downtown Disney and the surrounding parking lots. This expansion of retail, theme parks, and parking is part of a new plan called DisneylandForward which plans to help Anaheim’s economy recover from COVID-19. Thinking big and leading the way is both…
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California Plans to Open COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to All Adults on April 15
For the first time in a long time, a new sense of hope is coming to Californians. After going through most of the vaccination tiers that have been put in place, the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility will open to all adults over 50 on April 1, and all adults over 16 on April 15. This news…
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Walt Disney World Resort Reveals First-Ever License Plate Design for 50th Anniversary
The 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort is approaching quickly! This morning, Disney revealed another plan for the anniversary, a custom Florida license plate design with all proceeds benefiting the Make-A-Wish foundation. The design of the plate is inspired by the 50th celebration which has been named “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” The…
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What Californians Can Expect When Disneyland Reopens on April 30
This morning, we got the very exciting news that Disneyland plans to reopen on April 30! While fans from all over the world are going to want to enter through the gates and experience the magic, the tickets and reservations will only be available to California residents. Here is what else Californians can expect with…
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Soon You Will Be Able to Enter Walt Disney World Parks With Your Phone
Soon, you will need even less for your Disney visit. Later this year, Disney will begin to roll out MagicMobile in phases to guests at Walt Disney World Resort. This new app will let guests enter the park with their tickets on their phone, Apple Watch, or another smart device! This new feature on the…
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Golden Transformation of Cinderella Castle Begins at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is gearing up for a magical celebration! With the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort just around the corner, pixie dust is in all areas of the park. This morning, Disney announced that the golden transformation of Cinderella Castle has officially begun! The first addition to the castle, which can be…
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Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure to Open at EPCOT On October 1
The 50th anniversary at Walt Disney World Resort is just under seven months away! Today, Disney announced that they will be kicking off this golden celebration with the grand opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure on October 1, 2021! This announcement came as a surprise to many Disney fans as the signage in the France pavilion…
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ESPN+ on Hulu Will Launch Tomorrow, March 10
Last year, Disney announced the plan to integrate ESPN+ on Hulu streaming service. Today, Disney announced that we will see the official launch of this merge tomorrow, March 10! ESPN+ gives sports fans the opportunity to watch some of their favorite live sports and even buy add-on packages for the most popular games. Major League…
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Ka wa’a returning to Aulani resort on March 27
In just a few weeks, even more magic is returning to Aulani Resort! At the end of this month, guests will once again be welcomed with a magical lu’au that marks the beginning of a magical stay! On March 27, Ka Wa’a, a Lu’au at Aulani Resort will return and bring all-new memories for guests…
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“A Touch of Disney” Tickets Available Through April 19 at Disneyland Resort
This morning, tickets went on sale for “A Touch of Disney!” This COVID-safe food event will give guests the opportunity to explore Disney California Adventure Park for the first time in over a year. When tickets became available, fans noticed dates were open until April 19, two weeks longer than expected! The virtual queue opened…
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New Orange Bird Photo Spot Revealed in Adventureland at Walt Disney World Resort
In 1971, Orange Bird debuted with the Sunshine Pavilion at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. In the last 50 years, this little bird has become an icon that not only represents Magic Kingdom but Walt Disney World as a whole! Yesterday, Disney revealed a brand new photo spot to celebrate this beloved character! The mural,…
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Bring Mars Home with New Augmented Reality Experience from Nat Geo and NASA
Last week, the Mars Perseverance rover touched down on the red planet. To celebrate this huge development, National Geographic and NASA have come together to create an augmented reality experience that brings the reality of outer space into your home! This interactive experience lets you become the Perseverance rover in your own home! The Mars…
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“A Touch of Disney” Ticketed Event Beginning at Disneyland Resort March 18
Magic is just around the corner! On Thursday, March 18, the Disneyland Resort will officially begin offering A Touch of Disney! This new event will give guests the opportunity to not only enjoy their favorite foods and beverages but also see some of their favorite Disney characters! While Disneyland will be releasing the full menu soon,…
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Disneyland Resort to Refund Unused 2020 Food and Wine Festival Tasting Cards
On February 28, 2020, the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival began! Just two weeks later, the Disneyland Resort would close for what we would later find out to be an indefinite amount of time. Now, Disney is offering refunds for unused tasting cards for the event. If you have an unused tasting card…
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The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel to Reopen on May 2, 2021
This Spring, the Disneyland Resort will continue its phased reopening! On May 22, 2021, The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort and Spa will safely reopen to Disney Vacation Club members. Though Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park will remain closed for normal operations at this time, the villas will reopen this spring. Originally, this…
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Celebrate ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ with these New Products
We are just under two weeks away from the debut of Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon!” Whether you plan to watch it at home with Disney+ Premiere Access or on the big screen at a movie theater, you’re going to want to celebrate the opening with these new products! You will be able to…
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George Kalogridis Named Global Ambassador for Walt Disney World’s 50th
Can you believe that Walt Disney World will be celebrating 50 years this year? Earlier this week, some of the details of the celebration were announced, including the run time of 18 months! Today, it was announced that George Kalogridis would be joining the celebration as the global ambassador. It was originally posted by Jeff…
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Disney California Adventure Food Experience to Span Most of Park
Next month, the Disneyland Resort will host the Disney California Adventure Food Festival! At this time, it is unknown when it will begin or what the theme will be, but this week we did get some new information! Workers Local United 50, the labor union supporting food and beverage cast members, confirmed that the festival…
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Disney California Adventure Park to Host “Food Experience” in March
Traditionally, Springtime at the Disneyland Resort means the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival! Last year, COVID-19 cut this celebration short and until today, it looked like there wouldn’t be a festival this year either. This morning, it was announced that Disney California Adventure Park would be hosting a “Food Experience” beginning in March!…
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Ashley Eckstein to Host Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings 30th Celebration
30 years ago, Disney brought magic to couples with Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings! This new program allowed Disney-loving couples to incorporate into their special days in a way that only Disney can do! To celebrate this special milestone, Ashley Eckstein announced that she would be hosting Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings 30th Celebration and Fashion Show!…
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“Gamers For CHOC” Come Together for Children’s Hospital of Orange County
Can you believe CHOC Walk is just over a month away? This annual event brings big hearts together as participants raise money for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. To help reach this year’s $2 million goal, gaming companies have established “Gamers for CHOC,” which raises money in a whole new way! This new initiative…
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Shop New WandaVision Merchandise at Downtown Disney District Now
Since WandaVision dropped on Disney+ a few weeks ago, fans have been enjoying this very different series. This addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe has brought Wanda Maximoff and Vision to life in a way no one has ever seen before. Now, you can shop WandaVision merchandise at Downtown Disney District and shopDisney.com, and soon…
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Outdoor Dining to Reopen on Buena Vista Street on Friday, February 5
Just over a month ago, California put a stop to outdoor dining to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Of course, this meant that food at Downtown Disney District was available to-go only and dining on Buena Vista Street closed entirely. Now that the stay-at-home order is lifted, Buena Vista Street will reopen for outdoor…