Category: Parks
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Smellephants on Parade Begin to Arrive at Storybook Circus in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
A new experience that is coming to Walt Disney World Resort is beginning to show up in the Magic Kingdom. The Smellephants on Parade presented by Scentsy is beginning to be installed in Storybook Circus. When complete, guests will have the opportunity to go on a brand-new, interactive search-and-sniff experience. Along with these elephants being installed…
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Disneyland’s Autopia Confirmed to Be Electric Before End of 2026
Recently, the Los Angeles Times shared that Autopia would soon no longer be powered by gas engines. The question mark for many who read this story was if that means hybrid or electric vehicles for the attraction in the future. Now, this question has been answered. In an update article, the Los Angeles Times confirmed…
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Victoria & Albert’s Honored with Michelin Star
Victoria & Albert’s has been awarded with a Michelin star. The restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is known for its luxurious dining experiences. It is a favorite dining location for guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort who are looking for a high-end dining experience. Michelin said about Victoria & Albert’s the following:…
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Recycled Glass Helps Disney Plants Grow In Unique Way
The Earth Month celebration continues as Walt Disney World is always looking for innovative ways to help the planet. Now a simple glass bottle is helping grow beautiful plants and flowers. In 2022, Disney installed a glass pulverizer to help turn recycled glass into a sand-like material. Now that material is used on the horse trails at…
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Character Guide: Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite 2024
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite is back! This year has entertainment, merchandise, food, attractions, experiences, a special Magic Key holder exclusive patch, and of course characters from a galaxy far, far away! Throughout Disneyland, there are quite a few different characters to find and interact with! The characters come from many different eras of…
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Entertainment Guide: Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite is now offered on multiple nights throughout the end of April and the beginning of May. This celebration of all that is Star Wars takes over the entire Disneyland Park with characters, entertainment offerings, merchandise, foods, attractions, and other fun experiences! With all the offerings, it can be intimidating…
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Create Your Own Headbands Heading to Disneyland Resort
Create Your Own Headbands are completely customizable headbands that have proven to be quite popular at Hong Kong Disneyland. These popular accessories will soon be found at the Disneyland Resort as well! Disney gave a preview of what these will be like and how they will work when they arrive at the Disneyland Resort. When…
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The Legendary Chase Family To Be Among First to Experience Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World
Leah Chase Sr., former owner of Dooky Chase’s Restaurant in New Orleans, was one of the inspirations for the character of Princess Tiana for The Princess and the Frog and then Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Her daughters, Stella and Leah Jr., will be some of the first people to experience this new attraction ahead of its…
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Secrets of Disney’s Birds Revealed Through Cutting-Edge Technology
Earth Day, and the 26th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World, is fast approaching. Everyday we learn more and more about what’s happening at Animal Kingdom for Earth Day and Earth Month. One thing you might not realize is the behavior of birds. Birds roam freely, and there’s usually not much we…
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Disneyland Resort and Anaheim Keep Moving Forward With DisneylandForward Vote – Here’s What That Means
Very early in the morning on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the Anaheim City Council unanimously voted in favor of the DisneylandForward proposal that was put forth by the Disneyland Resort. This was the culmination of several years of work by both the Disneyland Resort and the team members of the city of Anaheim. Following the…
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Parades and Characters Cast Members File with the National Labor Relations Board for Union Representation
Cast members that come from parades and characters at the Disneyland Resort have voted to file with the National Labor Relations Board for union representation. A supermajority of the 1,700 cast members voted for this move. The announcement was made at a press event this morning. Cast members from the parades and characters along with…
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Anaheim City Council Votes to Approve DisneylandForward
On Tuesday night, the Anaheim City Council discussed the future of the DisneylandForward proposal. This began the culmination of three years of work on this proposal by the Disneyland Resort and the city of Anaheim. These three years haven’t just been spent developing the proposal but also sharing it with local government officials, citizens, and…
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Walls Come Down Around Paseo, Céntrico, and Tiendita in Downtown Disney District
Paseo, Céntrico, and Tiendita will soon be open for guests to enjoy in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. These restaurants have been surrounded by walls for quite some time. This is not true anymore. The walls have come down around Paseo, Céntrico and Tiendita. These new restaurants will take guests on a…
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Two New Shops Coming to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World
Disneyland’s Critter Country is getting some new retail establishments with the arrival of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Over at Walt Disney World Resort, the Magic Kingdom will also be getting a couple of new shops when Tiana’s Bayou Adventure arrives. The attraction is set to open this summer at Walt Disney World Resort. When it does,…
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Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Construction Update
Construction continues to move rapidly outside of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. As work continues on the reimagining of the queue, there is a lot that guests can see in the park. Simply walking by the attraction or riding aboard the Mark Twain showcases quite a few views of the work that is being done.…
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Geek Eats: May the 4th Foods
May the 4th is almost here! For Star Wars Day this year, there are plenty of foods and beverages to enjoy. The Force was clearly strong with the culinary teams behind these offerings. Below is a look at what will be available for those who are celebrating May the 4th, or just enjoy some fun…
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Anaheim City Council Expected to Vote on DisneylandForward on Tuesday Night
On Tuesday night, the Anaheim City Council is expected to vote on the DisneylandForward proposal. This will be the culmination of three years of work on this proposal by the Disneyland Resort and the city of Anaheim. These three years haven’t just been spent developing the proposal but also sharing it with local government officials,…
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PHOTOS/VIDEO: Updated Look at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Progress at Disneyland
Work continues on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland. The version of the attraction is set to open at Walt Disney World Resort this summer and then later this year at Disneyland. As it moves closer to taking guests “down the bayou,” the attraction is starting to take shape (quite literally) and give a hint at…
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Millennium Falcon and Galactic Treats Arrive at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
The Season of the Force continues to be celebrated at the Disneyland Resort. This celebration of all that is Star Wars has brought new adventures to Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, new droids and characters to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, a new scavenger hunt, foods, merchandise, and also a new way to watch fireworks! Over…
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Knott’s Hotel: A Great Destination By Itself
The Knott’s Hotel has finished its refurbishment and has opened to all guests. We were able to attend an open house that gave us great glimpses into many of the accommodations of the hotel. It started at the Courtyard that pays homage to Fiesta Village. There we had a wonderful reception with some great food…
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Disney Davy Crockett Ranch at Disneyland Paris Getting New Upgraded Accommodations
Today is an exciting day for anyone who is interested or is a fan of Disneyland Paris. As it celebrates its 32nd anniversary, Disneyland Paris has announced a new name for its second theme park, new entertainment, an enhanced Disney Village, and a whole lot more! Some of the whole lot more involves upgrades to…
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Disney Village at Disneyland Paris Undergoing Complete Reimagining and Enhancement
It is an exciting time for those who are fans of Disneyland Paris. As it celebrates its 32nd anniversary, Disneyland Paris has announced a complete reimagining and re-envisioning of its second park. It also has announced new entertainment that is coming later this year. On top of that, there will be changes coming to the…
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New Entertainment Coming to Disneyland Paris Amidst Ongoing Transformation
Disneyland Paris is seeing a fairly significant transformation. On April 12, 2024, its 32nd anniversary, it was announced that the name of Walt Disney Studios Park will be changing to Disney Adventure World. This change will coincide with the opening of the park’s new World of Frozen. With this name change comes a whole new…
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Disneyland Paris Reimagines and Renames Second Park Disney Adventure World
On the anniversary of Disneyland Paris, new details were announced about its second park. This park, formerly known as Walt Disney Studios is getting reimagined, expanded, and renamed. The new name is Disney Adventure World. The new name will be happening in conjunction with the opening of World of Frozen at the park. This new…