Category: Parks
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Let’s Get Wicked in Fashion for Disney Halloween Time 2023
HONG KONG, September 15, 2023 – Disney Villains are about to take the spotlight during Disney Halloween Time, as Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) transforms into the most happening Halloween party spot in town from September 16 to October 31, 2023. This year, the stylish villain, Cruella de Vil, is hosting a brand-new wicked Halloween house…
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Magic Key Holder Complimentary MagicBand+ Offer Concludes at Disneyland Resort
For the last couple of weeks Magic Key holders could receive a complimentary MagicBand+ at select locations throughou the Disneyland Resort. Today, Disney announced that the offer has concluded. In a post on social media, the update was shared by the Disneyland Magic Key official handle. The MagicBand+ that was offered was specifically designed for…
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New Possibilities Revealed for DisneylandForward With Environmental Impact Report Release
The DisneylandForward project took one more step forward with the release of an Environmental Impact Report. On Thursday, the 17,000 page was released, marking a fairly substantial step in the process of approval of Disney’s plans for the future of the Disneyland Resort. On October 9th, there will be a public workshop at the Anaheim…
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Mirabel’s Magic Kingdom Meet and Greet Location Revealed by Walt Disney World Resort
Today Mirabel begins to meet guests at the Magic Kingdom in the location where guests could formerly meet Merida. The location in Fantasyland near Cinderella’s Castle in Fairytale Garden. Mirabel, who was seen in Disney’s animated film Encanto previously could only be seen at the Magic Kingdom in the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade. As the…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Offer Extended Evening Hours for Eligible Walt Disney World Hotel Guests
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will soon be offering extended evening hours to eligible guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels. The extended evening hours will only be available on a few select evenings in November and December currently. At this point, the extended evening hours are set to be offered on November 8, November 22,…
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‘Rogers: The Musical’ Cast Album Now Available on Music Streaming Services
Rogers: The Musical arrived at the Hyperion Theater this summer for a very limited run. It told the story of Captain Steve Rogers in about 30 minutes in the style of a Broadway musical. Now, the cast album for Rogers: The Musical is streaming on popular music streaming services including Spotify and Apple Music. The…
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Avengers Vault To Open September 18 In Avengers Campus At Disney California Adventure
In mid-August, Disneyland Resort announced that a new Avengers store would open in mid-September in Avengers Campus. Now we know that this new store – Avengers Vault – will open September 18. It will feature a range of different Super Hero gear. This will also include the arrival of Infinity Saga Relics at the Disneyland…
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Two Concert Orchestrions Provide Unique Halloween Music at Disneyland
At Disneyland, there are many different entertainment offerings to enjoy during different seasons. Halloween Time is no different. For guests wandering through the Candy Palace on Main Street, USA, or in Frontierland, two concert orchestrions provide a very different approach to Halloween music. On Main Street, USA at the Candy Palace, the orchestrion is made…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Reconsiders its Plan to Elminate Annual Pass Perks for Employees
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is reconsidering its plan to eliminate annual pass perks for its employees. At a meeting on Wednesday night, district administrator Glen Gilzean shared that the district is looking for an alternative solution for its employees Walt Disney World Annual Pass benefits. This update comes after Gilzean emailed employees last…
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Photos/Video: Downtown Disney District Construction Update
Downtown Disney District continues to see progress in its transformation. Each week, it seems like there are changes to be found as buildings grow up, walls are painted, and the new version of Downtown Disney District comes to life. This transformation is expected to be completed by the 2024 holiday season. As the transformation begins…
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5 Can’t Miss Offerings at This Year’s Oogie Boogie Bash!
The Oogie Boogie Bash is the Disneyland’s Resort annual Halloween party. Held in Disney California Adventure, this party sells out VERY quickly and has been sold out almost since it initially went on sale! This should come as no surprise. There are a LOT of things to enjoy at the Oogie Boogie Bash. This includes…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Chairperson Attacks Disney Again Over Lawsuits And Alleges ‘Corporate Cronyism’
The chairperson of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Martin Garcia, attacked Disney once again at the conclusion of a meeting of the district’s board on Wednesday night. In his remarks, Garcia said that the relationship between Disney and the former Reedy Creek Improvement District was nothing more than “corporate cronyism.” He also said that…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Plans to Cut More Than $3 Million on Walt Disney World Area Road Maintenance
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is cutting more than $3 million on road maintenance for Walt Disney World Resort. This cut comes as legal fees continue to rise for the district. The news comes from a proposed budget for the district for 2024. The new budget notes that “Repairs and maintenance services decreased due…
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Disneyland Resort Again Halts All Magic Key Sales
The Disneyland Resort has again halted the sales of Magic Keys. Up until recently, the Inspire Key was still available for guests wanting to purchase a Magic Key. Other levels had already had their sales suspended, however. The halting of sales came as the announcement of a settlement for a lawsuit that revolved around the…
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First Look: Residential Plans for Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney Community
The first chapter of residential development will include a selection of stylish home collections and picturesque parks BURBANK, Calif. (Sept. 13, 2023) – Storyliving by Disney shared a look at its residential development for the Cotino community in California’s scenic Coachella Valley. This first “chapter” of the community’s story will include more than 300 homes, approximately one-third of which will…
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‘Rogers: The Musical’ Cast Album to Be Released on Friday
Since debuted at Disney California Adventure earlier this summer, fans have been clamoring for a cast album to be released for Rogers: The Musical. On Friday, September 15, 2023, fans will get what they want. That is when the cast album for Rogers: The Musical will be released on digital platforms. The cast album will…
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GEEK EATS: New Delights on the Menu at River Belle Terrace, Cafe Orleans, and Carnation Cafe
The Disney Parks Blog announced on Tuesday that there are some new taste sensations on the menu at three of Disneyland’s table service restaurants, River Belle Terrace, Cafe Orleans, and Carnation Cafe. These new dishes and beverages are available as of September 12, 2023, so make your way over now if you’d like to sample…
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The Destination D23 – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #677
Welcome to a very full episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the Geeks are joined by Clock from @sentfromdisneyland. Together, they geek out about Oogie Boogie Bash, Tiana’s Palace opening at Disneyland, the Adventureland Treehouse opening, and World of Frozen opening at Hong Kong Disneyland. They also go into a lot of the announcements that…
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The Disney Treasure is Full of Nods to the Disney Parks
When the Disney Treasure takes guests on adventures at sea in December 2024, there will be quite a few nods to the Disney Parks found on its various decks. Today, the Disney Parks Blog shared several of these nods to the parks. There are plenty of things to geek out about by Disney fans on…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Reveals First Look at Elsa Animatronic Along with Other Frozen Details on 18th Anniversary
On the 18th anniversary of the opening of Hong Kong Disneyland, the park revealed quite a few details about its new World of Frozen, which will open on November 20, 2023. This Frozen-themed land will allow guests to visit Arendelle and its beloved characters, enchanting music, cutting-edge technology, and more. Michael Moriarty, managing director of…
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Disneyland Paris Gives Royal Reveal of Reimagined Disneyland Hotel
Disneyland Paris has given a royal look at the reimagined Disneyland Hotel. Along with sharing about all of the magical offerings that guests will get to experience when visiting, Disneyland Paris also announced that this flagship hotel will be reopening on January 25, 2024. Reservations are open now for those who would like to stay…
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New Avengers Campus Attraction to Utilize Both Large Scale Physical Environments and Immersive Media
Over the weekend at Destination D23, Disney fans were given a look at the vehicle that will be utilized in the attraction that will be coming to Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. According to Disney, a new technology has been developed to allow Avengers Campus to become the hub of a multi-world mission that…
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The Facts About the Disney Treasure
In December 2024, the next ship to enter the fleet for the Disney Cruise Line will be taking guests on a magical Disney adventure at sea. When it does, guests will get to experience the magic of the Disney Treasure. This ship will be state-of-the-art and full of Disney magic! Many of its features were…
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Figment is Back at EPCOT!
On Sunday, September 10, 2023 Figment made his triumphant return to EPCOT. This came the day after it was announced that he would be returning by Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products during a presentation at the Destination D23 event. On Sunday, Figment fans lined up to see the return of their…