Tag: Hong Kong Disneyland
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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…
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Disney Explorers Lodge to Open at Hong Kong Disneyland in April
Hong Kong Disneyland is set to open their newest resort hotel called Disney Explorers Lodge, according to Disney Parks Blog. The hotel will open April 30 and is themed to exotic adventures. There are four wings dedicated to different characters from Disney and Pixar films. Kevin Garden is themed to the quirky bird from Up…
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Goodbye Castle – Geeks Corner – Episode 608
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a lot of news going on ranging from Pixar to Hong Kong Disneyland to the magical world of Harry Potter! The show starts off with news that Hong Kong Disneyland is getting a new castle, a new area dedicated to Marvel, another new area dedicated to Frozen, and…
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Marvel Attractions, Frozen Land, & New Castle Coming to Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland is about to get some substantial upgrades. Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek announced this week that Hong Kong Disneyland will be receiving $1.4 billion in upgrades. The upgrades will include new Marvel experiences and a Frozen area. The castle will also be transformed to provide guests a new entry to…
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Parades of the Park – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
We’ve been to every land. We’ve looked at a hotel and a great show. Now it’s time to end our trip to Hong Kong Disneyland with a look at the parades of the park. Flights of Fantasy This parade originally premiered as part of the 5th anniversary, and was alive and well for the 10th…
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Hollywood Shows and Rooms – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
We’re nearing the end of the tour of Hong Kong Disneyland. And before we get there, we’re going to visit a grand show and take a detour out of the park… Mickey and the Wondrous Book Wondrous Book is one of two stage shows located in Hong Kong Disneyland. The second is Festival of the Lion King.…
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Mystic Toy Gulch – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
It’s now time to go to what I call the “mini-lands” of Hong Kong Disneyland. These areas of the park were built after park opening and maybe aren’t quite full fledged lands. The other interesting part to them is that they aren’t accessible from the hub. Mystic Point, in particular, is only accessible via the…
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Adventure Is Waiting – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
It’s time for another stop on the Hong Kong Disneyland tour. We’ve gotten to Adventureland, the last of the original lands. Out of the original lands, this one differs from any other the most. It takes its cue from both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom, but is its own brand of adventure… Around The Riverbend One…
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A Land of Fantasy – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
The next stop on the tour around the Hong Kong park is Fantasyland. This classic land found in all Disneyland-type parks is always home to the beloved stories and characters of the classic Disney films. Hong Kong was no exception to this. A Quiet Village Fantasyland at Hong Kong Disneyland has a very village feel…