Category: Parks
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D23 Announces Gold Member Preview for TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom
D23 has announced an opportunity for D23 Gold Members to preview TRON Lightcycle / Run at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The announcement comes just after Annual Passholder previews were announced for the attraction. The tickets for the previews will go on sale on February 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET. The tickets…
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Registration for Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholder TRON Lightcycle / Run Preview begins February 16, 2023
This morning Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders received an email that shared about the preview they will be receiving. While specific dates for the previews have not been announced at this time, the registration was announced. Walt Disney World announced that Annual Passholders will be able to register for a preview time on February…
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After Winning Super Bowl LVII Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs Is Heading to Disneyland!
Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs is heading to Disneyland! After the Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII on Sunday night, Mahomes continued on the legacy of answering the big “what’s next?” question by shouting “I’M GOING TO DISNEYLAND!” The star player will be at the happiest place on earth on Monday February 13, 2023.…
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INTERVIEW: Martin Clérer – Video and Show Designer for ‘Avengers: Power the Night’
Martin Clérer is the video and show control designer for Avengers: Power the Night at Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris. In this interview, he shares about his experience as part of the show’s creative team. Read the full interview below. Martin, tell us about your work at Disneyland Paris. I work on the…
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Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel
There really are two anticipation stories in any Disneyland vacation trip. The first happens on the journey — the exciting anticipation of arriving at the hotel the night before. The second, of course, is the anticipation of and preparations the night before for that next magical day at Disneyland (or, in this case, Tokyo Disneyland).…
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Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons Unveils New Collection of Disney Princess-Inspired Gowns and Bridesmaid Dresses
2023 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection from Allure Bridals, a New Coach and 100+ Venues Offer Couples the Opportunity to Make Their Wedding Dreams a Reality ANAHEIM, Calif. (Feb. 10, 2023) – Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons, together with Allure Bridals, have launched their 2023 collection of stunning bridal gowns and their first-ever collection of Disney…
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Mickey’s Toontown Now Reopening at Disneyland on March 19, 2023
Mickey’s Toontown has a new reopening date. The land that is the home to Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway that opened last month will now be opening on March 19, 2023. The delay will not impact the ability of guests to experience Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, which is inside the land. It means that…
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VIDEO: Haunted Mansion Reopens at Disneyland
The Haunted Mansion has reopened at the Disneyland Resort after its annual run where Jack Skellington decks the halls with his own version of the holidays for it to become Haunted Mansion Holiday. On February 10, 2023 the Haunted Mansion returned in its classic form as the grim grinning ghosts once again came out to…
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Walt Disney World Resort President releases Statement on New Reedy Creek Improvement District Framework After Florida Legislature Passes Bill
Today the Florida Senate passed HB 9B, the bill that would change the Reedy Creek Improvement District to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and allow Governor Ron DeSantis to pick the five board members who will be on the board of directors. It is assumed that Governor DeSantis will sign this bill into law…
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2023 Charlie Brown Day at Knott’s on February 12
Charlie Brown Day returns to Knott’s Berry Farm as part of the Peanuts Celebration. Guests will have a chance to gather in Charlie Brown attire and be part of a photo opportunity. There will also be buttons handed out to guests, while supplies last! Below is the official information for this celebration! Celebrate everyone’s favorite…
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Reedy Creek Bill Headed to Governor Ron DeSantis After Passing In the Florida Senate
The Florida Senate has passed a bill that would give Florida control of the Reedy Creek Improvement District and also rename it, among other things. This comes after the House of Representatives in Florida passed the bill earlier this week. The next stop before it becomes law will be Florida Governor Ron DeSantis who has…
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Florida House of Representatives Passes Reedy Creek Bill
The Florida House of Representatives passed House Bill 9B today. This is the bill that would rename the Reedy Creek Improvement District and also change its board of directors, among other things. The bill will head to the Florida Senate next. The vote was largely along party lines with 82-31 in favor of the bill.…
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Rebecca Campbell, Chairman, International Content and Operations and Former Disneyland Resort President is Leaving Disney
Rebecca Campbell, Chairman, International Content and Operations and former Disneyland Resort president is leaving The Walt Disney Company. The executive announced her decision to leave after the restructuring that was announced for Disney during its recent earnings report. Campbell will stay through June to help with the transition. With Campbell’s departure, head of streaming Michael…
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First Look Given of Moon Girl Shown Ahead of Disney California Adventure Arrival
Today Disney gave a first look at Moon Girl from the upcoming Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur ahead of the series arrival on the Disney Channel and then Disney+ along with the character’s arrival at Disney California Adventure. Moon Girl will be meeting with guests for a limited time starting on February 15, 2023. Moon…
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“Avatar Experience” Coming to Disneyland Resort, per Bob Iger
This afternoon, The Walt Disney Company held its Q1 Earnings Call. In the call, Bob Iger shared the success of Avatar: The Way of Water and how it was easily the most successful film of Quarter 1. In an exciting announcement, Iger shared that there would be an “Avatar Experience” coming to the Disneyland Resort,…
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Grizzly River Run to Open From Refurbishment in March
Friday, March 17, Grizzle River Run will reopen to the public after going down for refurbishment in January. This attraction is a guest favorite during months of California heat but every Winter, the attraction goes down to take care of maintenance. We are pleased to see the attraction opening again, just in time for spring…
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An Early Look at Super Nintendo World by Day and By Night
Universal Studios Hollywood will open Super Nintendo World to the public on Friday, February 17. As a special reward for their annual pass holders, a series of preview days were announced, allowing members who successfully registered on line to spend two hours (more or less) in the new land. Our visit was scheduled for Sunday,…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Looking to Add to their team with seasonal positions in 2023
Knott’s Berry Farm is making the call out for those interested in being a seasonal associate this year! Out of observance of how team members are in the park, it is a great team to be a part of with what seems to be great training and opportunities. Below is the official press release with…
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The Power of the Mufasa Moment
There are many different nighttime spectaculars that have been presented in the Disney Parks through the years. They bring magic to the nights, and often the nights’ sky, as guests watch Disney moments come to life in a way that really can’t be seen anywhere else. Disneyland Resort just unveiled two new nighttime spectaculars for…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Provides Update on World of Frozen
Disney has released a new update for Hong Kong Disneyland’s World of Frozen. This includes a first look video of an animatronic Elsa singing Let it Go in the new Frozen Ever After attraction in the land. There is also a new drone flyover video that gives a look at the land as it nears…
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Interest List Opens for Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community
The interest list for Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community has opened. This comes as work begins on the new community near Palm Springs. The following email was sent out to those who had already joined the Cotino mailing list: We’re delighted that you’ve signed up to receive updates about Storyliving by Disney™. Cotino™, the first Storyliving…
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Viola Davis Achieves EGOT Status With Grammy Win
Viola Davis, who recently narrated Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional, has won a Grammy and achieved EGOT status. This means she has won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony. Davis won a Grammy for the audiobook of her memoir Finding Me. The Grammy was specifically for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording. The…
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Walt Disney World Resort President releases Statement in Response to Florida’s Reedy Creek Improvement District Bill Proposal
Earlier today the Florida State Legislature filed a bill proposal that showed what it has planned for the Reedy Creek Improvement District. The plan would have the Governor appoint five board members to the district, which would also have a new name. Within hours of the bill being filed, the President of Walt Disney World…
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Full Room Cleaning and Housekeeping Schedules Are Returning to Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Today it was announced that Walt Disney World Resort hotels will be returning to full room cleaning and regular schedules for housekeeping by the end of February. Housekeeping will be cleaning rooms daily or every other day, depending on the location. The full cleaning of rooms includes replacing towels and amenities, cleaning the bathrooms, making…