Tag: Disneyland
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Hong Kong Disneyland Reveals More About Multi-Year Expansion
Hong Kong Disneyland is getting a pretty extensive expansion. The changes that are coming to this park will include a new look for the castle, a new land, and new attractions! This week the Disney Parks Blog revealed more details about what will be coming with these new enhancements. Sleeping Beauty Castle is getting a…
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Disneyland Resort offers 36 percent increase in starting wages over three years for Master Services cast members — one of the most significant increases in its history
Resort offers $15 per hour, two years ahead of California’s minimum wage and continues to drive So Cal economy, creating more than 10,000 jobs in last decade Anaheim, Calif., May 31, 2018 —The Disneyland Resort announced today that it has proposed a wage offer that includes an increase to minimum rates of 36 percent over…
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The Solo Situation – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 835
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot to cover and not a lot of time to cover it all. The show covers Solo: A Star Wars Story, news about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and Pixar Pier updates. Captain America has a new uniform and Doctor Strange is now at Disney California Adventure.…
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Ant-Man and the Wasp Sneak Peek Coming to Disneyland!
Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and the Wasp is coming to theaters this summer! Guests visiting Disneyland will be able to see a preview of this movie between June 8 and July 15th. The sneak peek will give guests a look at some of the scenes from the movie inside the Tomorrowland Theater. Ant-Man and the Wasp…
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Details About Black Spire Outpost on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Planet Batuu Revealed at Star Wars: Galactic Nights
The village on the planet Batuu in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge now has a name. Last night at Star Wars: Galactic Nights, it was revealed that this is the Black Spire Outpost. During a panel discussion, Imagineer Margaret Kerrison shared about this outpost. The discussion also covered the history of the village along with how…
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Sunday Spotlight: Mickey and the Magical Map
This week Mickey and the Magical Map celebrated its 5th anniversary. It officially opened in the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland on May 25, 2013. This approximately 22-minute show takes Mickey on several adventures as he attempts to become a mapmaker. An event was held on May 23, 2013, for members of the media to preview…
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Captain America Dons New Uniform at New Location in Disney California Adventure
Today Captain America stepped out at his new home wearing an updated patriotic uniform. Throughout the day he met guests at this new photo location near the Hyperion Theater across from his old photo location where Spider-Man continues to meet guests. His new uniform has some updated details including leather gloves and a bright new…
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Celebrate Pixar Fest with the Opening of Four Incredible Neighborhoods in Disney California Adventure Park June 23
Get ready to step into some of your favorite Pixar stories! You may remember that we’ve been staying up-to-date with all the new updates to Pixar Pier, and now we’re excited to share the first glimpse into the four neighborhoods that will make up the heart of Pixar Pier! Incredibles Park As guests take their first steps…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Open at Disneyland Resort Summer 2019 and Late Fall 2019 for Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be opening at Disneyland also at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2019. The largest land expansion to the Disneyland Resort will be arriving in the summer of 2019. For Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it will be arriving in late fall. With the announcement of the opening seasons of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge,…
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Satisfy Your Hunger with Mobile Ordering at the Disneyland Resort Starting Today
Mobile Ordering has arrived at the Disneyland Resort for 15 locations in both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure! The new feature is available on the Disneyland park app through an update that was released today. The following 15 dining locations now offer mobile ordering at the Disneyland Resort: Disneyland Bengal Barbecue Galactic Grill Gibson Girl…
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Make May a Sweet Month with Treats at the Disneyland Resort
It is time to get sweet at Disney Parks across the United States! As we gear up to celebrate summer, Disney parks are helping us get in the vacation spirit with some delicious new treats and snacks. Disneyland Resort As we continue to see millennial pink take over the Disneyland Resort, Disneyland bakeries have joined…
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Halloween Time Returns to Disneyland Resort For More Frightful Fun Than Ever Before!
Halloween Time is returning to the Disneyland Resort on September 7th to bring frightful fun to guests that will continue through Halloween on October 31, 2018. This year, there will be 15 nights offered of Mickey’s Halloween Party for guests to enjoy. There is also a multitude of other experiences for guests to enjoy during…
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Make a Pitstop at Flo’s V8 Cafe at Disney California Adventure Park for an All-New Tasty Menu
Starting today, guests are invited to fuel up with brand new Route 66-inspired cuisine! You can now stop by Flo’s V8 at Disney California Adventure Park and treat your taste buds to something new! Pit Stop Classics If you’re craving a classic diner experience, look no further than the Pit Stop Classics side of the…
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Disney Considering Giving John Lasseter a Limited Role in Potential Return
Last November, citing missteps, John Lasseter stepped away from his responsibilities at The Walt Disney Company. At the time this was to be for a six-month leave of absence. As the six-month period wraps-up, speculation about Lasseter’s future has run rampant among Disney fans. There might be some answers coming in the near future, however.…
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Be Among the First Guests to Experience Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure Park on June 22
Are you looking forward to the unveiling of Pixar Pier? Now, you can be among the first guests to walk along to pier and see it for yourself! Today, Disney Parks Blog announced that there would be an exclusive VIP-style premiere event for guests who want to be the first to see the newly rethemed land…
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Captain Phasma Descends on Disneyland with March of the First Order
Captain Phasma has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. On Thursday night, she led the March of the First Order Featuring Captain Phasma for the Disneyland After Dark event. Since then, she has continued to lead her patrol through Tomorrowland daily. The march begins with the arrival by shuttle somewhere on the Star Wars Launch Bay…
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Disneyland Resort Welcomes Rey of Jakku to Star Wars Launch Bay
This last week Star Wars fans celebrated May the Fourth at the Disneyland Resort. Star Wars Nite offered the chance for fans to bask in their mutual love of Star Wars together at the park. The night was full of Storm Troopers, Jedi, Sith, droids, fireworks, and fun! It also was the night that Rey…
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Happiest Galaxy – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter. This week there were several big stories DAPS MAGIC covered in the realms of Disney and geek news. This week Disneyland hosted its first Star Wars Nite event. The night was full of galactic surprises, characters, food, and more. In New Orleans Square, Redd will be coming to…
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Redd to Greet Guests in New Orleans Square at Disneyland
This summer when guests visit Disneyland they will be able to meet Redd as she strolls around the streets of New Orleans Square. This infamous pirate is on the lookout for coin as she sells rum. Soon, she will be meeting guests as she continues her quest for treasure. The Disney Parks Blog recently interviewed…
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The Most Unique Experiences Come From a Galaxy Far Far Away at Star Wars Nite
Imagine yourself in Tomorrowland on Star Wars Nite. There’s an energy unlike any other as you’re surrounded by Star Wars superfans and the music from the series. Just as you start to get into the fun, you’re stopped by a Jawa. That’s right, a scavenging Jawa has stopped you in the middle of Tomorrowland and is…
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Dumbo Reopens at Disneyland Resort with New Queue!
Dumbo the Flying Elephant is an iconic attraction at the Disneyland Resort that is a favorite for kids and the kids at heart. It has been closed this spring though for an update to its queue. Today, it reopened. The new entrance to this attraction is shaded and evokes the feeling of Dumbo’s circus. DAPS…
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Disneyland Resort Adds Second Star Wars Nite for Another Out of this World Experience
Star Wars Nite is calling to you! Due to the extreme popularity of the Star Wars Disneyland After Dark event set for May 3, Disneyland has announced that there will be a second celebration on May 9! Much like the Disneyland After Dark event we have already seen, guests will be able to experience Disneyland after park…
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Step Into the Magic – GEEKS CORNER (With Special Guest Bret Iwan) – Episode 830
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week we have a special guest Bret Iwan, the voice of Mickey Mouse, joining on the geeks on the set! Throughout the show, the geeks chat about Dapper Day, Star Wars Nite at Disneyland getting a second offering, and the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Then the discussion turns…
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Salt and Straw Ice Cream Coming to Downtown Disney
Salt and Straw ice cream is coming to Downtown Disney according to Disney Parks Blog. The unique ice cream store will be part of the ongoing redoing of the “promenade-wide” area. What is Salt and Straw? Salt and Straw has a few locations on the west coast including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Portland.…