Tag: Disneyland
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California Officials Complete Tours of Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood
Earlier this week, California officials announced that they would be taking a tour through major in-state theme parks. These tours would help to develop the reopening plans for theme parks in California as they have remained closed since Mid-March. A spokesman from Universal Studios Hollywood said “We were grateful for the opportunity to share our…
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Disneyland Reaches Reopening Agreement With 11 Cast Member Unions
The Disneyland Resort has reached agreements with 11 of its cast member unions. The deal will allow the Disneyland Resort to recall cast members quickly whenever they are able to reopen. According to the OC Register, the 11 unions represent most Disneyland cast members. The agreements cover the health and safety protocols that will be…
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To Reopen or Not to Reopen- GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1102 (#525)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a LOT of ground to cover! First off, a new teaser was released today for the second season of The Mandalorian and it must be geeked out about. Next, it’s time to chat about the saga that has become the reopening of Disneyland. Will it happen or…
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Reopening Plans Will Be Released “When We’re Ready” Says California Official
It looks like the state of California is truly in “no hurry” to reopen theme parks. When the topic of theme park reopening plans came up in a press conference this morning, California Health and Human Services Secretary Mark Ghaly said “I like to say, ‘It will come out when we’re ready.’” Though the state…
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California Officials to Visit In-State Theme Parks This Week to Develop Plans
While California Governor Gavin Newsom has said that he is in “no hurry” to reopen theme parks, it seems the state is taking steps in that direction. This week, it was announced that California officials would be taking trips to visit in-state theme parks to begin to develop reopening plans. In a conference today, California…
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Join the Interest List as “LIVE FROM THE SPACE STAGE: A HALYX STORY” Comes to Free Drive-In Theater
Just two months ago, Live from the Space Stage: A Halyx Story hit YouTube to fans’ delight. Whether you’ve seen it before or want to watch it again, you can get on the standby list for free tickets to a showing of the film at a drive-in theater on October 28! You can also be…
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TEN YEARS – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1101 (#524)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! Ten years ago THIS WEEK the geeks had their very first episode of GEEKS CORNER! Tonight, along with talking about the news, the geeks reminisce about some favorite moments through the last decade of geeking out together! Along with some special segments tonight the geeks chat about the developments in the…
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Orange County Health Care Agency Recommend Theme Park Reopening
As Governor Newsom continues to revise the theme park reopening guidelines, more agencies have called for theme parks to open. This morning, the Orange County Health Care Agency has officially recommended that Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm open to the public once again. The agency has said that the theme parks should be able to…
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Your Guide to 2020 Halloween Treats at the Disneyland Resort
Happy Halloween everyone! Though the parks are closed, Disney has not stopped making magic for the 2020 Halloween season! If you head to Downtown Disney District through the rest of the month, you can enjoy some special shopping opportunities as well as some yummy treats to get you in the spirit. Here is your guide…
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Disneyland and Other Theme Parks Ask California Governor to Not Finalize Theme Park Reopening Plans
The California Attractions and Parks Association (CAPA) has asked the state of California to not finalize its theme park reopening plans before working through the plans with theme park operators. The association includes theme parks like the Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios, and other California theme parks. This comes after the association was given a preview…
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Newsom’s Press Secretary Says Theme Park Guidelines Are Coming This Week
It has been a long six months since Disneyland closed last March. In the time since, many officials have been pushing Governor Gavin Newsom to at least issue guidelines for Disneyland and other theme park reopenings. This morning, Newsom’s press secretary, Jesse Melgar said the guidelines would be released this week. The theme park guidelines…
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California Health and Human Services Secretary Mark Ghaly Says California “Very Close” to Reopening Disneyland & Other Theme Parks
The California Health and Human Services Secretary Mark Ghaly has said that the state of California is very close to reopening Disneyland and other theme parks in California. The news came yesterday as Disney also announced that 28,000 cast members in Disney Parks, Experiences and Products would be laid off. During an online news conference,…
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California Legislators Urge Governor Newsom to Reopen California Theme Parks
It is no secret that leaders are getting anxious for Disneyland and other theme parks to reopen. Last week Josh D’Amaro put out a plea to Governor Newsom to give theme parks guidelines to reopen as Disney has reopened all other parks around the world. This week, California legislators joined in the call to reopen…
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Main Street Electrical Parade to Make Dancing with the Stars Appearance Tonight
Happy Disney night! Tonight, Dancing with the Stars will have their Disney-themed night, with fun costumes and songs that any fan will recognize! On Twitter, they also announced that the Main Street Electrical Parade will be making an appearance at the reality TV show! The parade, which we have seen make multiple grand returns at…
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Back to the Parks? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode1051 (#522)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week we are filming live from both Florida and California with Mr. DAPs and Murray at Walt Disney World Resort! Throughout the course of the show, the geeks talk about the safety briefing that Josh D’Amaro and the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products team gave on Tuesday…
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Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro Urges California to Let Disneyland Reopen
This afternoon, Disney held a safety briefing to discuss some of the protocol that has come about since parks around the world have begun to reopen. In the briefing, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro called for the state of California to allow the Disneyland Resort to reopen. During the safety briefing, Patrick Finnegan, vice president…
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CHOC Walk Opens Virtual Registration
The 2020 CHOC Walk has opened registration for this year’s event. This year is significantly different than other year’s as it will be entirely virtual. There are still various fundraising goals to reach with different rewards for fundraising. There are several different “packages” to achieve this year. They include: $50 Standard Virtual Package – Virtual…
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California Attractions and Parks Association Urges Reopening Theme Parks Soon
The California Attractions and Parks Association has urged California Governor Newsom to reopen theme parks throughout the state soon. Erin Guerrero, executive director of the representative organization of theme parks, said in a statement that it was urgent for the state to reopen these parks in a safe manner for communities to go back to…
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Reflection – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1049 (#520)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot to cover and geek out about. The show begins with thoughts about one of the newest arrivals on Disney+. Mulan. The geeks watched it over the weekend and have thoughts. Another person who has thoughts is Major Tedwardian Minor (Ted), the penguin.…
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Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Delayed to 2023 at Disneyland
This afternoon, Ken Potrock shared some behind the scenes looks at Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland Park! From a backstage building, Potrock gets to watch the magic being built every single day! In this Instagram post, they also announced that Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway delayed to 2023. We originally got the news…
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Cliff Dweller Non-Alcoholic Beverage from Oga’s Cantina – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge just celebrated being open a year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is amazing how much has happened since this new land came to Walt Disney World Resort and before that the Disneyland Resort. For many, it isn’t in the cards to be able to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and more…
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The Main Street Electrical Parade – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
The Greatest Nighttime Parade That Ever Rolled Down Main Street USA Over the last few months of covering Disneyland’s 35th birthday, you’ve heard a lot about the Party Gras Parade, and its haunting theme song that lingered on long after all the confetti had been swept away. But there was, of course, another parade running…
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The Sims 4 Announces New Galaxy’s Edge Inspired Expansion
The Sims 4 is getting a big Star Wars expansion next month with The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu. Inspired by Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Journey to Batuu will be available for The Sims 4 for PC, Mac, PS4, and Xbox One on September 8. The first-look trailer showcased…
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Disneyland Posts Audition Call for Avengers Campus Stunt Performers
Earlier this month, Disney announced that work was continuing on Avengers Campus! While Avengers Campus was originally set to open on July 18, it seems that the installation of the quinjet has comforted fans that were concerned about a delayed opening when Disneyland welcomes guests again. This week, Disneyland has posted an audition call for…