Tag: Hong Kong Disneyland
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Hong Kong Disneyland to Temporarily Close Again
Hong Kong Disneyland will be temporarily reclosing its gates on July 18th due to a spike in coronavirus cases in the region. This comes after the park reopened on June 18th. It had been closed for months due to the impact of coronavirus. The new temporary closure was confirmed by a spokesperson for Hong Kong…
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All the Parks, All the Reopenings – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1038 (#509)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a LOT of ground to cover with a lot of news. A big portion of the show revolves around the Disney Park Pass System that is now active for guests wishing to revisit Walt Disney World Resort when it reopens. The geeks also talk about many of…
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More From Florida and Beyond! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week, there are a lot of Disney headlines to cover! A majority of the news this week is coming out of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida! It was announced this week that reservations to go into the parks there will be taken via the new Disney Park Pass…
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Keeping ‘Incredibly’ Safe At Disney Parks
Disney Cast Members are busy preparing for the planned reopenings of Disneyland Resort, subject to appropriate government approvals, Walt Disney World Resort and soon, Tokyo Disney Resort. Shanghai Disney Resort reopened May 11 and today, guests were welcomed once again to Hong Kong Disneyland! Disney Cast Members are looking forward to welcoming guests back to the…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Shares Photos of Reopening Day!
Hong Kong Disneyland is now open gain. With the reopening comes a second Disney theme park that is now open again after COVID-19 closed down all the Disney theme parks globally. With the reopening, guests were able to get a much better look at the Castle of Magical Dreams, which is in its final stage…
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Tom Morris Shares About Making Iconic Magic at the Disney Parks During Walt Disney Family Museum Happily Ever After Hours Presentation
The Walt Disney Family Museum recently featured Tom Morris on a Happily Ever After Hours presentation. Tom Morris has had a career with Imagineering/WED Enterprises for about 30 years, and has worked on several parks and memorable attractions. Morris discussed his beginnings as an Orange County California native with a paper route. This route let…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Reopens
Hong Kong Disneyland became the second Disney theme park to reopen globally on the morning of June 18th. With the reopening, guests were once again able to visit the park and also see the progress on the Castle of Magical Dreams which continues to get closer to opening later this year. The reopening was covered…
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More Reopenings!? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1037 (#508)
There are more reopenings coming to Disney parks around the world. This week on GEEKS CORNER the reopenings of the Disneyland Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland are discussed. The new castle at Hong Kong Disneyland is also discussed. Along with these reopenings, the Bowers Museum is also reopening with the Walt Disney Archives 50th exhibit…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Reveals New Rendering of Castle of Magical Dreams as Photo Shows it Nearing Completion
Announcements about Disney parks reopening continue to come forward. The most recent, Hong Kong Disneyland, will have it be the second Disney theme park globally to reopen after the COVID-19 pandemic. With the announcement of Hong Kong Disneyland’s reopening there came a lovely new rendering of the Castle of Magical Dreams. This castle, originally a…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Shares Health and Safety Protocols Ahead of Reopening
Hong Kong Disneyland will be reopening on June 18, 2020, after being closed since January 26, 2020, due to COVID-19. Ahead of the reopening, Hong Kong Disneyland has released health and safety guidelines that will be in place for the reopening. Many of these guidelines will be familiar to those who have seen the guidelines…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Slated to Reopen to the Public on June 18
The magic is going to happen once again! After multiple months of closure, the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has announced that they will let guests into the park once again this week on June 18! The park has used this time to listen to the guests’ concerns about the safety of reopening and have taken…
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The World Famous Jungle Cruise Quarantine Returns with More Jokes and More Skippers!
With the Disney Parks continuing to remain closed and people continuing to “stay in place,” Skippers of the World Famous Jungle Cruise have decided to continue on with their mission to bring humor to the world. Of course, this can’t be done currently in the dangerous jungles of Adventureland (look out for signs of danger!).…
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Back to the 80s – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week we deliver the top Disney and geek headlines as covered by DAPS MAGIC. This week there is a lot going on in news both locally and abroad. At Disneyland, fans dressed up in the 80s best for Disneyland After Dark: 80s Nite. Sporks are now…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Closing as Outbreak in China Grows
Hong Kong Disneyland is closing its gates starting on January 26, 2020. This follows Shanghai Disney Resort which also closed its gates due to the outbreak of the coronavirus in China that continues to expand. The following statement was posted on the Hong Kong Disneyland website: As a precautionary measure in line with prevention efforts…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort celebrates Mickey during the Year of the Mouse
Enjoy endless fortune during Chinese New Year and romantic moments for Valentine’s Day (Hong Kong, January 9, 2020) It may have taken 12 years, but the wait is now over. Disney fans, along with their families and friends, can rejoice as they gather at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) to celebrate the Year of the…
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Dive into a Heartwarming Disney Christmas at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Join Mickey, Minnie, Anna and Elsa to wish your loved ones a “Happy Disney Wishmas” The holiday spirit has begun to spread around Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL), with this year’s “A Disney Christmas” celebrations launching through January 1, 2020. Guests can experience a heartwarming Disney-style Christmas, with many opportunities to get into the festive spirit throughout the holiday season. Frozen magic will be in…
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Fans Share Endless Joy at Duffy and Friends FanFest and Celebrate CookieAnn’s New Journey
New ‘Keep Me Warm’ Winter series and a sneak peek of collections coming in 2020 await fans HONG KONG, October 29, 2019 – Today at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL), fans of Duffy and Friends partied with Duffy, ShellieMay, Gelatoni, StellaLou and CookieAnn at the Duffy and Friends FanFest and celebrated CookieAnn’s upcoming debut at other…
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CookieAnn Gets a New Name and an Exclusive “Bespoke” Merchandise Collection Available October 29 at Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) announced a new “Bespoke” merchandise collection to celebrate Cookie’s new name, “CookieAnn,” available on October 29, 2019. CookieAnn is a puppy who enjoys sharing her delightful recipes as she cooks up different culinary combinations. The food-lover charms fans with her optimism, and her penchant for inventing delicious new treats for…
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Children’s Palliative Care Foundation’s 1st Anniversary in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort: “A magical celebration of Children”
Children’s Palliative Care Foundation’s 1st Anniversary in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort: “A magical celebration of Children” Supporting seriously ill patients and caregivers to create precious family moments HONG KONG, September 29, 2019 – For children with life-threatening and life-limiting illnesses, their treatment is often a long and arduous journey. Their caregivers, including parents, family members and healthcare professionals often face endless challenges and selflessly…
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Disney Halloween Time Takes You on an Immersive Halloween Musical Journey from Day to Night Only at Hong Kong Disneyland
Brand-new “Let’s Get Wicked” musical stage show invites you to feel the dark powers of iconic Disney Villains Disney Villains are ready to return this Halloween to host the most villainous party ever at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL)! From September 12 to October 31, guests are invited to embark on an unforgettable musical journey during the…
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D23 Expo Day Three – Disney Parks and Disney Voices – DISNEY Reporter
The final day of the D23 Expo was a day full of options! As with all the day, there were lots of opportunities to experience different things from The Walt Disney Company. Obviously, there were the main panels to be experienced. But there were also other presentations, games, and experiences happening throughout the Anaheim Convention…
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“Cooking with Cookie Summer Party” Encourages Leftover Food Appreciation
HONG KONG, August 20, 2019 – One of the most beloved and popular Disney friends in the Duffy and friends franchise — Cookie, who celebrates the first anniversary at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL), is always seen wearing her chef’s hat and is a big food lover. Today, she joined hands with 160 parents and kids from local charity…
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Electrifying Bundle – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 944 (#462)
Welcome to a very fun episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks talk about a multitude of different topics. The show begins with a discussion about the Main Street Electrical Parade returning to the Disneyland Resort. It then moves on to the new streaming bundle that was announced by Disney that includes Disney+, ESPN+,…
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Going Electric – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we cover the top Disney and geek headlines to give you a quick look at all that is going on in these communities. This week there is a lot going on. Perhaps most exciting is the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade at the Disneyland Resort. That…