Category: Disneyland Resort
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2020 Oogie Boogie Bash Canceled at Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort’s Halloween parties, known as Oogie Boogie Bash, have been canceled this year due to COVID-19. The news comes from the OC Register today which reported that the hard-ticket event will not be taking place in 2020. The Oogie Boogie Bash took place in Disney California Adventure and replaced Mickey’s Halloween Party in…
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Ballast Point Brewing Co. Reopens at Downtown Disney District
More businesses continue to reopen at the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. Today, Ballast Point Brewing Co. reopened. It was joined by Tortilla Jo’s which also reopened today. Ballast Point is the only on-site brewery at the Disneyland Resort. It serves handcrafted drafts and local, seasonal fare to guests visiting the Disneyland Resort.…
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Disneyland Resort Updates Face Covering Policy & Closes Loopholes
The Disneyland Resort has updated its face covering policies. This comes after Walt Disney World Resort recently did the same. The policy has been updated to address two things, the types of face coverings allowed and also the sip and stroll loophole. With the new updates, neck gaiters, and open-chin triangle bandanas are no longer…
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Tortilla Jo’s Set to Reopen Without Taqueria at Downtown Disney District
Good news for food lovers at the Downtown Disney District! Today, Disney announced that Tortilla Jo’s would reopen to the public to allow more opportunities for dining at the Disneyland Resort! At this time, here is where you can grab a bite to eat when you head to Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort:…
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California Sole, Formerly Sanuk, Now Open at Downtown Disney District
Great news for Disney fans who want to step out in style! On Wednesday, July 22, California Sole opened its doors in Downtown Disney District and welcomed guests in for the first time. This location, which formerly housed Sanuk, resides next to Salt and Straw. California Sole is a full-service footwear store that carried California…
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Target to Offer New Merchandise Inspired by Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
The partnership between Disney and Target continues to grow. Today it was announced that Target will soon be offering new merchandise inspired by Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Trading Outpost will offer Star Wars products from a galaxy far, far away to a neighborhood nearby. It…
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Disneyland Hotel Disney Vacation Club Tower Plans Approved by City of Anaheim
Anaheim’s Planning Commission has approved plans for a new Disney Vacation Club Tower at the Disneyland Hotel. The City of Anaheim Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a 12 story, 350-unit Disney Vacation Club Tower at the Disneyland Hotel. The decision was unanimous with all seven council members voting yes. Several of the…
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Fried Pickles from Carnation Café – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
One of the best treats on Main Street, USA at Disneyland is the Fried Pickles that are served at Carnation Café. These were introduced to the menu at Carnation Cafe in 2012 and was an instant favorite. Over the weekend, the Disney Parks Blog shared a recipe for the Fried Pickles and also their house-made…
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Walt’s Chili and Beans from Carnation Café at Disneyland Park – GEEK EATS
This weekend we are continuing to celebrate Disneyland’s 65th birthday and also the man who’s dreams made Disneyland a reality. One way to celebrate this special weekend, man, and dream is to recreate one of his favorite foods at home. Walt absolutely loved chili and beans. Walt loved how hardy and filling this was and…
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Remembering the Magic of Disneyland’s Birthdays on its 65th Birthday!
Today was Disneyland’s 65th birthday. This year was very different than in previous years. Most years the day would include a ceremony, flash mob, or cavalcade with lots of characters and Disney magic. Since there wasn’t the normal celebration that Disneyland would normally have, the DAPS MAGIC team decided to enjoy a virtual celebration of…
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Happy Birthday Disneyland – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Happy birthday Disneyland! This is a greeting Disneyland fans hear a lot on July 17 every year (well, except for a few cranky die-hards who keep insisting that Disneyland’s REAL birthday is the public opening day, July 18). After the big “Ten-cennial” celebration in 1965, years in multiples of ten (and even five) became the…
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Disneyland Celebrates 65th Anniversary Virtually
65 years ago today Walt Disney said, “To all who come to this happy place, welcome.” Those iconic words were part of the celebration of the opening of Disneyland. 65 years later, Disneyland isn’t getting the celebration for its anniversary that many thought it would be getting. Instead of reopening its gates for guests to…
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An In-Depth Look at What is at World of Disney at the Downtown Disney District
This last weekend the Downtown Disney District reopened to the public as part of the Disneyland Resort’s phased reopening. Currently, it is the only part of the phased reopening that is happening while the rest is on hold. With the reopening of Downtown Disney District came the reopening of many of its shops and restaurants.…
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FuelRod Introduces Founders Status After Lawsuit
When FuelRods made their way into Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts it almost seemed like a deal that was too good to be true. For $30, guests could purchase a fuel rod and then get unlimited swaps from those kiosks when a FuelRod died. In an era with an increasing need for cell phone…
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Downtown Disney Reopens With New Health and Safety Measures
Downtown Disney District officially reopened today with many shops and select dining locations open. Cars were backed up on Disneyland Drive hours before the Simba Parking Lot opened. The Simba Parking Lot is located near the Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Drive and Katella Avenue. There is currently no charge for parking. They were not…
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Here’s is What is Reopening with Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort
On July 9th, the Downtown Disney District begins its phased reopening. This is the first thing to reopen at the Disneyland Resort since it closed in March. Although the Downtown Disney District is reopening, not all of the establishments in it will be reopening at the same time. Here is a list of things that…
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Celebrate 65 Years Of Disneyland with New Anniversary Merchandise
Though Disneyland will not be open for the 65th anniversary, you should still celebrate! Today, Disney announced new merchandise to celebrate this magical anniversary of 65 years as well as an exclusive online event for a safe and convenient way to get this merchandise! Whether you are looking for a dazzling spirit jersey or some…
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Disney Parks Shares Their Commitment to Health & Safety Measures
As Walt Disney World begins its phased reopenings of its theme parks this weekend, Disney Parks Chief Medical Expert Dr. Pamela Hymel is sharing how the Disney Parks will continue their commitment to important health and safety measures. Below is her important message to all Cast Members and Guests. As we continue the phased reopenings…
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Disneyland Resort Ambassadors to Continue Their Role Until January 1, 2022
Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock posted on his official Instagram account that he had the pleasure of meeting Disneyland Resort Ambassadors Justin Rapp and Rafa Barron. Potrock also announced on his account that the 2019-2020 Ambassador Team will continue their roles for a third year until January 1, 2022. View this post on Instagram A…
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2020 CHOC Walk in the Park Goes Virtual
The 2020 CHOC Walk in the Park will be a bit different than previous years. Today it was announced that the annual walk through the Disneyland Resort to raise funds for CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) will be digital. At this point, there aren’t many details available. However, participants can still expect to create…
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Disneyland and Walt Disney World Suspend Disney College Program Indefinitely
Disney Internships and Programs has made the difficult decision to suspend the Fall Programs of the Disney College Program at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Disney Programs tweeted out the information today and gave information on what those affected by the program’s suspension need to do to participate in an upcoming program. An important update…
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Renovation on Frontierland Entrance and Hub to be Completed Before Park Opening
This week, Disneyland announced that the renovation on the Frontierland entrance has continued. This construction, as well as other essential work around the resort, has resumed so that the parks will be ready to welcome guests back to the parks when they decide to open again. Though the Disneyland Resort has postponed their July 17…
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Disneyland Reaches Agreement With Unions Ahead of Reopening
The Disneyland Resort has reached agreements with unions representing around 11,000 Cast Members ahead of its reopening. This news comes as the reopening date for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure has been pushed back past its original target of July 17th. This is also true now for the two hotels at the Disneyland Resort that…
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Highlights of the Bob Weis Interview on Princess and the Frog Retheming of Splash Mountain
A retheming of Splash Mountain to the Disney animated feature “The Princess and the Frog” was announced today. The concept of retheming the attraction has been in the works at Walt Disney Imagineering for over a year. The story picks up after the final, magical kiss in the movie, and follows Tiana and Louis as…