Tag: Disneyland
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Get an Inside Look at the Changes Coming to Pixar Pier This Summer
When it was announced that Pixar would be coming to Disney California Adventure Park, many realized that big changes would be coming to the resort very quickly. Today, we got a look into the official buildings and attractions that will be coming to Pixar Pier! Jessie’s Critter Carousel In 2019, guests will find the newly…
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Take a First Look at ‘Together Forever- A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular’ Before it Comes to Disneyland Park April 13
Beginning April 13, guests can watch ‘Together Forever- A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular’ dazzle the night sky in a celebration of friendship and the Pixar stories we are familiar with! In an all-new move from the Disneyland Resort, “Together Forever” will feature projections on water screens of the Rivers of America, the façade of “it’s a small world”…
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Disneyland Resort Update 3/12/18 Featuring Construction & Some Food and Wine Reviews
This week at the Disneyland Resort saw rain, but not much in the way of updates. So, included in this edition is some review on Food and Wine fare. Pixar Pier First, some slight construction updates on Pixar Pier. Mickey’s Fun Wheel had some scaffolding all up and down. The top third of the scaffolding is…
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Pixar Fest, the Biggest Theme Park Celebration of Stories and Characters from Pixar Animation Studios, Comes to the Disneyland Resort April 13-Sept. 3, 2018
First-Ever Pixar Fest Features a New Nighttime Spectacular Celebrating Friendship Plus the Return of ‘Paint the Night’ and ‘Pixar Play Parade’ Anaheim, Calif. (Feb. 26, 2018) – Pixar Fest, the biggest Pixar celebration ever to come to Disney Parks, brings guests together to celebrate friendship and beyond from April 13 through Sept. 3, 2018, at…
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Springing Forward! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 823
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there are a lot of new things that are coming to the Disneyland Resort and beyond! The show starts off by covering the expansion coming to the Disneyland Paris Resort. At the Disneyland Resort, rain has come and so have the blossoms around Resort. Both are absolutely beautiful. Registration…
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Disneyland Update 3/5/18 With a Last Look at King Triton’s Carousel
The Disneyland Resort is hopping with the California Food and Wine Festival happening. A special Annual Passholder area features photo ops and a special button. Construction continues for Pixar Pier. At night lights are present on the sun for the sun of the former California Screamin’ and Mickey Mouse on Mickey’s Fun Wheel. Sunday was…
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Disney Shopping: 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival
Yesterday was the start of this year’s Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, and earlier this week, I brought you a guide for all you need to know before you go. Now, I bring you all of the merchandise that is available, including Passholder items. I absolutely adore the design that features Chef Mickey…
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Expansion, Celebration, & Rain! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot to cover from a lot of different corners of the Disney and geek communities. Starting off, Disneyland Paris had a fairly substantial announcement this week about the future of the Walt Disney Studios Park. Mickey Mouse is celebrating 90 years this year…
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Rain Returns to the Disneyland Resort
The rain returned to the Disneyland Resort on Friday. While there were some light sprinkles in the afternoon, in the evening the precipitation added a lovely sheen to the ground in both Disney California Adventure and Disneyland. As the sprinkles came down, the crowds quickly thinned. The rain never really became a downpour but what…
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Mickey Mouse Kicks Off Celebration of 90 Years at Disneyland!
Mickey is 90 years old this year and that is something to celebrate! Since first appearing on November 18, 1928, in Steamboat Willie, Mickey Mouse has been delighting fans around the globe. He has appeared in tv shows, comics, cartoon shorts, theme parks, stage shows, movies, and more. Always with an optimistic outlook, Mickey Mouse…
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Disneyland Update 2/26/18 With Food and Wine Booths and Construction
The Disneyland Resort had a few updates this week as it heads into the Food and Wine 2018 opening weekend… Reopened Main Street Main Street has had fewer walls recently. Town Square and the Hub have walls down to see some of the new brickwork. It’s also just in time to see some spring flowers…
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A Colorful News Week! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter! There is news this week from Disneyland, Walt Disney World, the world of television (both Descendants 3 and The Muppets), and even Star Wars! We hope you enjoy this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter. Please let us know what you think of the stories and our story…
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Aladdin’s Oasis Converting Into a Tropical Hideaway for Guests in the Disneyland Resort
Today, Disney released concept art for a future development that will rest between Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room and Jungle Cruise, claiming the spot where Aladdin’s Oasis used to reside. While Disney has released the concept art, they have remained quiet on the exact plan for what this space will be, only disclosing that food…
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Details on Lamplight Lounge at Pixar Pier Released
Disney Parks Blog has released information on the Lamplight Lounge which will open at Pixar Pier on June 23. It is taking the place of the Cove Bar and Ariel’s Grotto. The style will be a gastro-pub and will feature a full bar. The building is supposed to retain some features of the original, but…
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Which is the Best Main Street? – DAPs Magic Rankings
Main Street USA is a cornerstone of Disneyland. It’s a view of Walt’s childhood. Ever since the opening of Disneyland, there has been some version of Main Street in every magic kingdom park. For the purposes of ranking these lands, I’m including a couple that aren’t actually called Main Street. But, they are definitely of…
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Walls Come Down Around Disneyland’s Hub as Spring Arrives
The walls around the hub at Disneyland have come down. With the removal of these walls, the vibrancy of spring is now on full display around the Partners Statue in the center of the central plaza. The removal of the walls also revealed what the tracks for the horse-drawn streetcar will look like once the rest…
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Sunday Spotlight: Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
One of my favorite things to do when visiting Walt Disney World is to go aboard the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. This classic, that once also was at Disneyland, is ten minutes of happiness! It gives guests a relaxing tour above Tomorrowland with some absolutely beautiful views! The PeopleMover in Florida’s Magic Kingdom opened in…
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A Disney Vegan: Pizza!
Hey Everyone! Welcome back to another article in our new Disney Parks Veg’ Series! This past week, while scrolling through social media, I was bombarded with post after post of cheesy, ooey gooey, mouth-watering slices of one of America’s most favorite food groups… PIZZA! That’s when I quickly discovered it was the most wonderful day…
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Disney Shopping: Aloha Collection
I feel like I say this often, but Disney is really branching out on their merchandise designs. I wanted to highlight a few new items that center around a Hawaiian theme. Some items center around surf, while others feature hibiscus flower designs. It may be a small number of items, but a fun, colorful collection…
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Disney Home Store Grand Opening Ceremony and Look Inside
Downtown Disney had a grand opening ceremony for the Disney Home store today. A ribbon cutting ceremony opened the store with the Downtown Disney General Manager. Before he came out to cut the ribbon, Disneyland Amabassador Alexa Garcia was also present to help with the ceremony. The store is a bit of a new concept…
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Lots to Love! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 820
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a LOT to cover in the world of Disney and geek. First off, the D23 Expo Japan shared quite a bit news for the Disney Parks. This includes more announcements about Pixar Pier and Paint the Night, Marvel getting an increased presence in Disney Parks, and an…
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Rey of Jakku to Visit Disneyland’s Star Wars Launch Bay this May!
Since first appearing as the scavenger on Jakku in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Rey has become a fan favorite around the globe. The love for her character only grew as fans saw her return in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. In Disney Parks, Rey has appeared at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Star Wars: A…
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Disney Shopping: 2018 DCA Merchandise
The 2018 Merchandise line is one of the best designs I’ve seen on parks merchandise in years, and every week, I seem to see new items stemming from this design. This week, I saw some California Adventure pieces. I’d seen California Adventure landmarks on some of the items that showcase the resort, but not DCA…
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Sweets and Treats to Enjoy at Disney Parks This Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air on both coasts of the Disney Parks & Resorts! Spending the day with your special someone? Celebrating with a group of Gal Pals? There’s plenty of sweet treats to taste and enjoy! Walt Disney World boasts some delicious desserts at Disney Springs. Located at Amorette’s Patisseries and the Ganachery, you…