Tag: Hong Kong Disneyland
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More Changes Than Prices – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week there was a LOT of news to cover and it was difficult picking the top Disney and geek headlines. With a lot of news coming from Disneyland, things get started there. However, there is a lot of other headlines coming out of the Disney and…
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The Ultimate Fan Guide to All New Disney Offerings in 2019
At the start of each year, we always say it’s going to be a huge year for Disney fans, and this year is no exception. 2019 is truly going to be a huge year for Disney fans! From the parks, to movies, and the D23 Expo, there are numerous exciting things that we’ll be able…
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Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Assembling at Disney Parks Around the World Thanks to Global Avengers Initiative
Earth’s mightiest heroes are making their way into the Disney Parks around the globe. This is all part of an effort to save it and also have cohesive storytelling globally. Today on the Disney Parks Blog, this was explained by Scot Drake, Creative Executive, Marvel Global Portfolio. He shared the following: There was an idea.…
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Celebrate Mickey Mouse’s Magical 90th Birthday with the #ShareYourEars Campaign
Are you ready to #ShareYourEars? Disney has paired up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to make even more wishes come true with this fantastic opportunity! The #ShareYourEars campaign has become somewhat of a fun tradition around Disney’s social media. Once a year, the Walt Disney Company gives chance for fans to show off their style for…
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Mickey and Minnie Mouse Get New Outfits For 90th Celebration!
Mickey and Minnie Mouse are getting some new outfits as part of the celebration of their 90 years. Today it was revealed that both Mickey and Minnie Mouse will be receiving new outfits around the globe. They will be wearing these new outfits at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort and Disney Cruise Line. Mickey…
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Halloween Time & Place – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter. This week, there is a lot going on around the Disneyland Resort. Things start off with the announcement of changes coming to two of the Disneyland Resort hotel restaurants. Also at Disneyland, Halloween has arrived. It is bigger and better than ever before! Finally, Disneyland is holding…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Now Brewing Up All-New Magic as Starbucks Store Opens Their Doors to the Public on Main Street, USA
Hong Kong Disneyland now has its first Starbucks store. The store is now found on Main Street in the Market House, much like is found at Disneyland in the United States. The store offers guests their favorite Starbucks beverages and also food. The theme for Market House is that of a Victorian styled cafe. The…
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The No Go Hotel – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter. The top story this week revolves around the proposed Disneyland Hotel that for now, is no more. Disney and the city of Anaheim currently are at a standstill revolving around tax breaks for this hotel. CHOC Walk is returning to the Disneyland Resort! With it, comes the Ambassadors…
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Journey to Halloween Town Walk Through Experience to Bring Fun Frights for Guests for Halloween at Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland has had walk through attractions during their Halloween festivities. This year they will be bringing Nightmare Before Christmas to the park in the Journey to Halloween Town. Halloween in Hong Kong The annual celebration of Hong Kong Disneyland has been a little different from other Disney parks. This is the park that…
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Sunday Spotlight: it’s a small world
One of the most beloved attractions at Disneyland is it’s a small world. At Disneyland, it originally opened on May 28, 1966. It was originally created at Walt Disney Studios as Children of the World for the 1964 New York’s World’s Fair’s UNICEF pavilion. The iconic music was written by the Sherman Brothers. It originally opened on…
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It’s a Deal! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week, there is a lot going on in the world of Disney. Things start off with the news that Disney will be purchasing Fox. Star Wars: Episode IX has announced casting news. Also in Disney movie news, Kim Possible is going live-action and a first photo has been released.…
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What Park Today? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 836
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to cover and not enough time to cover it. The Disneyland Resort is updating the way it blocks out Disneyland Annual Passholders in its parks. The geeks chat about implications of these changes and give their opinions on them. Cameron made a gumball fish tank. The…
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The Lands of Change – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to DISNEY Reporter! This is where we round up the top headlines from the Disney and geek communities each week. This week we cover changes coming in blockouts for Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders. Disneyland is going to hosting a sneak peek of Ant-Man and the Wasp this summer before it arrives in theaters in July.…
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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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Sunday Spotlight: Disney Paint the Night Parade
There are many magical experiences to catch at the Disneyland Resort. A recent favorite that has been gone for awhile will soon be back. With the arrival of Pixar Fest on April 13, Disney Paint the Night Parade will be returning to the Disneyland Resort. The Disney Paint the Night Parade originated at Hong Kong…
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Carnival of Stars Coming to Hong Kong Disneyland!
Hong Kong Disneyland is going to have a fantastic spring and summer as it celebrates with the Carnival of the Stars. The celebration will focus on entertainment around the park with some new shows and experiences. Carnival of the Stars began on Friday, March 16th. On Main Street, USA Mickey Mouse will be lighting up…
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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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Year of the Dog celebrations at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort usher in a spectacular year of non-stop Disney magic
Authentic Hong Kong-style Chinese New Year Night Market to debut HONG KONG (January 18, 2018) Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) is ringing in 2018 with new excitement from day to night in every season this year, starting with a festive celebration for Chinese New Year. From today to March 4, God of Fortune Goofy and playful…
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Merry Chris-mas! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week, the Disney and geek news spans the globe with stories that come from Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, moviedom and more! Mr. DAPs shares these stories in just a couple of minutes so that you can have the highlights of Disney and geek news and…
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Disney Announces Hong Kong Disneyland Castle Transformation Details
Hong Kong Disneyland is in the beginnings of a major makeover plan. This plan will see the park expanded with exciting new offerings and will also see it change one of its most iconic features, its castle. Currently, the castle is a replica of Sleeping Beauty Castle as found at the original Disneyland in Anaheim,…
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Construction Begins on Hong Kong Disneyland Expansion
Work has begun at Hong Kong Disneyland for it’s multi-year expansion. This expansion will bring more Frozen, Marvel, and magic to Hong Kong Disneyland. This expansion will take six years with new Frozen and Marvel areas being completed in 2023. Throughout this time there will be new entertainment, attractions, and experiences coming to life! This…
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Sunday Spotlight: Space Mountain
Space Mountain has always been a favorite attraction of mine at the Disneyland Resort. It originally opened on May 29, 1977 and recently celebrated it’s 40th anniversary. The Disneyland version however, is not the original. The first of five incarnations of this attraction actually opened two years earlier at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Unveils Expansion Plans Including Marvel Land
Disney Parks Blog has given more details about expansions of Hong Kong Disneyland. The Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was the deciding factor for these plans, and have approved them. A Frozen themed area fashioned after Arendelle is set to be built. No details on the attractions that will be placed there,…
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Disney Asia: It’s All About Expansion
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week we lead off with a discussion about all the enhancements coming to the Disney Theme Parks in Asia. Hong Kong Disneyland, Tokyo Disney, and Shanghai Disney are all in the midst of expansion projects for their parks. This will bring new experiences that will include characters from Beauty and…