Tag: Disneyland
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Virtual CHOC Walk Date Announced!
The virtual CHOC Walk date has been officially announced! On March 20, 2021 the first virtual CHOC Walk will be celebrated. According to an email sent out by CHOC, the event will be “a celebration of the amazing achievements of our community—and some secret surprises, too! Leading up to this special event, we’ll be unveiling…
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Quite a Few Goodbyes – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! Each week share the top five stories of the week from Disney and geek news! This week, there was quite a lot of news to choose from so we simply did our best! There are quite a few goodbyes happening. First off, Imagineer Joe Rohde is saying goodbye…
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2021 Grad Nites Preemptively Canceled at the Disneyland Resort
This year, high school graduates were not able to celebrate their successes at the Disneyland Resort. Unfortunately, next year will be the same. The Disneyland Resort has officially canceled the 2021 Grad Nites that were originally planned for May and June next year. Here were the planned dates for 2021: May 14, 15 ,19, 21,…
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Disney Recognized by 2020 Themed Entertainment Association Awards
This weekend, the Themed Entertainment Association gave Disney some big honors! The Thea Awards are considered some of the highest accolades that theme parks could receive and this week, Walt Disney Imagineering received two! Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance I truly believe that there is no surprise that Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance was one of…
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Disneyland Resort Unveils Refurbished Walt and Mickey Statues on Mickey Mouse’s Birthday
On Mickey Mouse’s 92nd birthday the Disneyland Resort revealed that both statues of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse had been refurbished. The unveiling came after painstaking work was taken to bring both statues back to their original glory. At Disneyland, the Partners statue which stands in the center of the Hub in front of Sleeping…
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Disneyland Resort Cancels Hand-Pulled Candy Cane Tradition Due to COVID-19
If you’ve ever been around Disneyland near the holidays, it’s likely that you’ve heard about the special candy cane tradition! These treats are over a foot long and have become a marker of the holiday season for many Disney fans. Unfortunately, this event has officially been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Traditionally,…
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HAIL HALYX Tribute Music Video Hits the Internet
A music video that premiered at the drive-in world premiere of Live from the Space Stage: A Halyx Story on November 1st has arrived on the internet for the world to enjoy. HAIL HALXY (Tribute Music Video) is the ultimate cover band of the band that once performed in Tomorrowland at Disneyland. The video includes…
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The World Premiere Drive-In Screening of Live From the Space Stage: A Haylx Story Hits a Homerun!
On Wednesday, October 28th, The Frida Cinema Drive-In presented Defunctland’s world premiere drive-in screening of Live from the Space Stage: A Halyx Story. This crowdfunded documentary tells the story of a band that was created by Disney Records in 1981 that also performed at the Space Stage at Disneyland for one summer. Along with the world…
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More Disneyland 65th Anniversary in the Pop Up Shop Shows Off Retro Items
Downtown Disney and Disneyland has been having frequent pop-up shop times for special 65th-anniversary merchandise. In the past, it has included sippers and pins. This time around there were a couple of retro-inspired items for sale. A popcorn bucket in the style of the first park popcorn holders was for sale. It featured the 65th-anniversary…
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Buena Vista Street in California Adventure to Open for Shopping and Dining
After Knott’s Berry Farm has been opening for their “Taste Of” events, many fans have wondered if Disney will do the same thing! While this week, we got the news that major theme parks won’t be able to reopen for some time, we did get great news this morning! Next month, guests will be able…
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Disneyland and Other California Theme Parks Considering Legal Action to Reopen
In a press conference where Erin Guerrero, the executive director of the Californian Attractions and Parks Association, mostly spoke it was let known that the major California theme parks are considering legal action with the recent guidelines announced. Their hope is that there can be an ongoing conversation that would enable the parks to reopen…
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Theme Park Reopening Plans Released, Major Theme Parks May Not Open for Some Time
This afternoon, the California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gave a press conference about reopening guidelines for California attractions. At the press conference, he talked about theme parks and sports stadiums. With the strict guidelines that we saw Ghaly speak about, we may not see major theme parks reopen for quite some…
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Disney Aspire Benefit to End for Laid Off Cast Members at The Walt Disney Company
The Disney Aspire program has been a great benefit for Disney Cast Member seeking higher education. This program covers the cost of tuition and books at eligible schools so cast members can receive a degree. This week, it was made clear that cast members affected by the layoffs would no longer be able to participate…
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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…