Tag: Ken Potrock
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Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock Releases Statement on DisneylandForward Approval
Earlier tonight the Anaheim City Council voted by unanimous consent to approve the DisneylandForward proposal. This was the culmination of three years of hard work by the city and Disneyland Resort officials. These three years were spent developing a plan, sharing it with city officials and the public, going through the approval process, and then…
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Disney Experiences Future Includes DisneylandForward, Disney CEO Bob Iger States
On the day of the final vote for DisneylandForward, Disney CEO Bob Iger says the future of its Experiences segment includes this plan.
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Disneyland Resort and Anaheim Keep Moving Forward With DisneylandForward Vote – Here’s What That Means
Very early in the morning on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the Anaheim City Council unanimously voted in favor of the DisneylandForward proposal that was put forth by the Disneyland Resort. This was the culmination of several years of work by both the Disneyland Resort and the team members of the city of Anaheim. Following the…
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Anaheim City Council Expected to Vote on DisneylandForward on Tuesday Night
On Tuesday night, the Anaheim City Council is expected to vote on the DisneylandForward proposal. This will be the culmination of three years of work on this proposal by the Disneyland Resort and the city of Anaheim. These three years haven’t just been spent developing the proposal but also sharing it with local government officials,…
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Bing Bong Helps Open Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort
This morning the Pixar Place Hotel at the Disneyland Resort officially opened. This new hotel is a celebration of the stories and characters that have been created by Pixar Animation Studios. This reimagined 15-story hotel overlooks Disney California Adventure and has more magic and amenities than ever before. A ceremony was held in front of…
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Disneyland Resort Reveals New Cast Member Nametags
The Disneyland Resort revealed new nametags today. These nametags are colorful, have park icons on them, and also include the cast member’s name and hometown. Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock wrote a message about these new nametags and their meaning. All of this comes as the Disneyland Resort is continuing to ramp up its DisneylandForward…
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DisneylandForward Vision Shared With Orange County Leaders
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, the DisneylandForward vision was shared with Orange County business leaders. Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock shared the vision for the future of the Disneyland Resort which includes new expansions for the theme park, parking, and retail spaces that are already currently in the Disneyland Resort boundaries. “To put it simply,…
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The Walt Disney Legacy Award Celebration – A Night of Magic for the Magic Makers
When I was in high school, I would come out to California for the summer to visit my family. One of the things I would do while here was go to Disneyland. I didn’t really have friends in California and the Happiest Place on Earth! was simply a nice place to go and visit by…
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Magical Memories are Made as CHOC Adventure Takes Over Disney California Adventure
On August 27, 2022, Disney California Adventure closed early to host the CHOC Adventure. This party with a purpose celebrated 30 years of the CHOC Walk. Thousands of CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) supporters showed up in the later afternoon/early evening at the Disneyland Resort to celebrate this milestone and magical event. The night…
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Disneyland Resort President Provides Information on Downtown Disney District Changes, Updates, and Replacements
During a meeting with community leaders, Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock shared some information about what is coming to the Disneyland Resort, particularly the Disneyland Resort Hotels and Downtown Disney District. There will be some new establishments replacing some current restaurants in Downtown Disney District. Anyone who has visited recently can see that Disney is…
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Disneyland’s Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Getting Enhancements Not Found at Walt Disney World Resort
Disneyland’s Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is still a ways from opening at the Disneyland Resort. However, when it does in 2023, the version at Disneyland will see enhancements that aren’t found at its Walt Disney World Resort counterpart. In an interview with the OC Register, Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock shared about the new…
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Disneyland President Shares First Look at Mickey and Minnie’s New Disney Merriest Nights Outfits
Ahead of the first Disney Merriest Nights party tonight, Disneyland President Ken Potrock shared a look at what Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be wearing at the special ticketed parties. In photos taken in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, Mickey and Minnie can be seen wearing outfits that look like they could have come…
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Virtual CHOC Walk Kicks off with Disney Magic, New Memories, and Lots of Heart!
The CHOC Walk is a bit different this year. Because of the pandemic, this year’s CHOC Walk is being celebrated virtually. The event, which is usually held at the Disneyland Resort, took to the internet on the afternoon of May 22 and then to local neighborhoods as thousands of people walked to raise money and…
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The Magic is Back – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Every week the DISNEY Reporter generally covers the top Disney and geek headlines of the week. However, this week because of the reopening of Disneyland Resort theme parks, all of the news is from the Happiest Place on Earth! The news starts off with the big story of the week,…
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Jungle Cruise Reopening and Future of Passholder Program at Disneyland Announced in D23 Inside Disney Podcast
The D23 Inside Disney podcast invites guests from around the Disney company. The day before the reopening of Disneyland an episode with Ken Potrock, President of the Disneyland Resort, was released. On it, Potrock divulged a few news items related to the Disneyland Resort. The first was discussing the changes for the Jungle Cruise. The…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates Reopening of Parks with Poignant Magical Moment
On Friday, April 30, 2021, the Disneyland Resort will again be welcoming guests into its theme parks. Tonight, the Disney Parks Blog presented a special moment with Josh D’Amaro, Chairman Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, Ken Potrock, the President of Disneyland, and the Disneyland Ambassadors welcomed people back to the magic. The short ceremony was…
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Disneyland President Ken Potrock Sends Letter to Anaheim Leaders About Expansion Plans
Today the Disneyland Resort unveiled its plans for what the future of the resort could possibly look like. This extensive plan can be found on DisneylandForward.com and details what the future for the Disneyland Resort could look like. Along with unveiling the website and plans, Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock sent a letter to Anaheim…
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Disneyland Resort President Releases Letter About New Reopening Guidelines
Disneyland President Ken Potrock has released a letter to the local community, guests, and cast after new reopening guidelines could have theme parks in California reopening as early as April 1. Potrock took over as the president of the Disneyland Resort in May 2020 and had the unenviable position of leading during a pandemic. Initially,…
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Disneyland Survey Gives Hints at What Could Be Coming for Future Pass Program
This week Disneyland President Ken Potrock gave an interview to the Orange County Register about the future of Disneyland’s membership program after the end of the Annual Pass program. Following the interview, it appears that surveys about a future Passport program have begun to arrive in email boxes. Ken Potrock said the following in the…
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Disneyland Resort Ends Annual Pass Program
Today it was announced that Disneyland is ending its Annual Pass program. The news comes as the Disneyland Resort continues to remain closed due to COVID-19. In its place, a new membership program will be instituted. A letter was sent out to Annual Passholders from Disneyland Resort president Ken Potrock. In it, he announces the…
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Disneyland Resort to Furlough More Employees as Closure Continues On
As the Disneyland Resort continues to remain closed due to the impacts of COVID-19, more furloughs have been announced. In a letter sent out by Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock announced a new round of furloughs. They will be impacting executives, salaried, and hourly employees. How many cast members will be impacted isn’t known at…
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Disneyland President Speaks Out Against California Theme Park Reopening Guidelines
Today during a press conference California released guidelines for reopening theme parks in the state. This comes after they have been closed since March due to coronavirus. Within hours of the release of the guidelines, Disneyland President Ken Potrock responded strongly and rejected the guidelines. In a statement released online, Potrock said: “We have proven…
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Disneyland President “Disappointed” With California’s Lack of Progress on Theme Park Reopening
Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock has issued a statement sharing his disappointment over California’s lack of progress in issuing reopening guidelines for California theme parks. The news comes after both California theme parks including Disneyland and also the City of Anaheim have called for health and safety guidelines to be released by California for reopening.…
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Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Delayed to 2023 at Disneyland
This afternoon, Ken Potrock shared some behind the scenes looks at Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland Park! From a backstage building, Potrock gets to watch the magic being built every single day! In this Instagram post, they also announced that Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway delayed to 2023. We originally got the news…