Tag: Orange County
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Walt Disney Inducted Into Orange County Hall of Fame
On Friday, Walt Disney was inducted into the inaugural class of the Orange County Hall of Fame. He was one of ten inductees who included Olympians Greg Louganis and Amanda Beard, golfer Tiger Woods, L.A. Lakers star Kobe Bryant, Gwen Stefani, singer Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers, and three developers: Frank Jao, Henry Segerstrom…
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Florida Republican House Speaker Says No to Disney District Legislation Changes
The Republican House Speaker in Florida has said no to legislation that would return the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District to its former iteration, the Reedy Creek Improvement District. The district is the home to most of Walt Disney World Resort. While talking to reporters on Tuesday, House Speaker Paul Renner said that he still…
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How the Disneyland Resort Workforce Development Initiative Makes a Difference
Since 1955, Disneyland Resort has welcomed guests to experience immersive stories and imagine the possibilities within them. That same commitment continues into the community, where the resort has contributed in a myriad of ways including millions of dollars in cash and in-kind donations to local nonprofit organizations, leaders serving on boards and thousands of Disney VoluntEARS hours provided by…
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Orange County Charity Pickleball Tournament to Raise Funds for Low-Income Families
A charity Pickleball tournament is being held to raise funds for Project Access Resource Centers and its efforts to support low-income families. This is being done by showcasing the fastest growing sport in America, Pickleball. The event is being presented by Freespeed Aviation, LLC at Tennis and Pickleball Club in Newport Beach from 12:30 PM to…
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Walt Disney World Announces New Affordable Housing Development
Today Walt Disney World announced that it had set aside 80 acres for a new affordable housing development. The development will be found in southwest Orange County, Florida. According to Disney, this project has been in the works for quite some time. Disney shared that it ” builds on The Walt Disney Company’s long legacy of…
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Legacy GEEKS? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1133 (#556)
Welcome to a very full episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover as there was a lot happening in the world of Disney and geek! Mr. DAPs and Caitie get right to it starting off with the news of today that Orange County moved into the Yellow Tier.…
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More Reservations Appear for Disneyland Resort as Orange County Moves Into Yellow Tier
Orange County has officially moved into the Yellow Tier as the fight against COVID-19 continues to wage on. Moving to the Yellow Tier is good news for the county as it continues to move towards normalcy. With this, the Disneyland Resort can now add extra capacity to both of its theme parks. In the Yellow…
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“Gamers For CHOC” Come Together for Children’s Hospital of Orange County
Can you believe CHOC Walk is just over a month away? This annual event brings big hearts together as participants raise money for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. To help reach this year’s $2 million goal, gaming companies have established “Gamers for CHOC,” which raises money in a whole new way! This new initiative…
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Disney Reveals New Tenants for Flamingo Crossings Town Center
Disney has revealed new tenants that will be coming to Flamingo Crossings Town Center. These tenants will join Target and several hotels at the new 200,000-square-foot retail hub in West Orange County. The new tenants announced by Disney include: Wendy’s Five Below Domino’s Ellie Lou’s Brews & BBQ Firehouse Sub Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co. Pieology…
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Happy Life Day! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1107 (#53
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there are quite a few fun things to geek out, especially since it is LIFE DAY! On this very special day, Disney+ released the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special. Mr. DAPs and Caitie share their thoughts about this new holiday program. In other news, CHOC is…
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Support CHOC Children’s Hospital and Enjoy Brownies on Friday the 13th!
This Friday is CHOC Children’s Brownie Day in Orange County, CA. This special day allows people to satisfy a sweet tooth and also help support an incredible cause. Visit any Chick-fil-A in Orangy County, CA on Friday the 13th, purchase an individual Brownie(s) and all of the proceeds will go to benefitting CHOC Children’s Hospital.…
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Orange County Health Care Agency Recommend Theme Park Reopening
As Governor Newsom continues to revise the theme park reopening guidelines, more agencies have called for theme parks to open. This morning, the Orange County Health Care Agency has officially recommended that Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm open to the public once again. The agency has said that the theme parks should be able to…
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Disneyland Reaches Agreement With Unions Ahead of Reopening
The Disneyland Resort has reached agreements with unions representing around 11,000 Cast Members ahead of its reopening. This news comes as the reopening date for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure has been pushed back past its original target of July 17th. This is also true now for the two hotels at the Disneyland Resort that…
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Florida Task Force Releases Guidelines for Theme Parks and Hotels to Reopen
Just over a month ago, the Walt Disney Resort closed to all guests. This meant that theme parks closed its gates and just a few days later, the hotels shut down officially. In the time that has passed since many Disney fans have speculated on when the parks may reopen and what it may look…
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Excess Food Being Donated by Disneyland Resort During Coronavirus Closure
Yesterday Disney Parks announced that they would be closing through the end of the month due to the coronavirus outbreak. This includes the Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris Resorts. As the Disneyland Resort prepares to shut its gate tonight for several weeks, it announced that the excess food it has would be donated…
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OC Zoo and 501st Legion Southern California Garrison to Make Out of this World Fun on June 22
When you attend the zoo, you can see and learn so much. Often, you learn about animal behaviors and the habitats they live in. If you attend the OC Zoo this summer, you’ll be able to see some of your favorite creatures up close while hanging out with Southern California’s finest stormtroopers! What could be…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Collaboration with CHOC Children’s to Reinvent Patient Experience
Disneyland Resort Announces Collaboration with CHOC Children’s to Reinvent Patient Experience In March, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced an innovative plan to dedicate more than $100 million in company resources, including cash, products and services, to reinvent the patient and family experience in children’s hospitals across the globe, as part of the Disney…
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With a Dose of Disney Magic, CHOC Walk in the Park Raises Funds for Children of Southern California
On August 26, 2018, the Disneyland Resort opened its gates before dawn to help make an impact for the children of Southern California. CHOC Walk in the Park brings thousands of people to the Disneyland Resort to raise funds for these kids. Many of these kids wouldn’t have hope or a future if it weren’t…
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Make a Difference and Eat Great Food at the Taste of Downtown Disney on September 5
The Taste of Downtown Disney® District is coming to the Disneyland Resort on September 5. This delicious event raises funds for CHOC Children’s. It also allows guests to experience the amazing flavors of the Downtown Disney District. It is the eleventh event of this kind at Downtown Disney. This event begins at 5:30 pm on…
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2018 ROCK4CHOC Continues to Raise Support for Children’s Hospital of Orange County Ahead of CHOC Walk in the Park!
On Sunday, August 5th DAPS MAGIC partnered with the CHOC Walk in the Park and Hour of Power with Bobby Schuller to host the 2nd annual ROCK4CHOC. This event exists to raise money and awareness for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County as part of the CHOC Walk in the Park fundraising. This year, the…
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I Support CHOC Because I Have a CHOC Baby
Team DAPS MAGIC is continuing to fundraise and recruit for the 28th annual CHOC Walk in the Park on August 26, 2018! This fun event has always been a great way for me to support Children’s Hospital of Orange County as a participant and donor, but this year it’s personal. As a new mom, I…
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For Sale: Anaheim GardenWalk
The Anaheim GardenWalk is once again up for sale. The struggling outdoor mall is up for sale for the second time since opening in 2008. Walking distance from Disneyland, this establishment has just never taken off with those in the area. There are a few restaurants on each end of the Anaheim GardenWalk that have…
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Last Day to See CANstruction Orange County September 23
ANAHEIM, CALIF. (September 20, 2017) – This is the last week to visit and vote for your favorite CANstruction. CANstructures can be seen through September 23 at South Coast Plaza, John Wayne Airport and the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) to cast your vote for your favorite. You can also vote online here. The…
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Taste of Downtown Disney Raises Money for CHOC
This year Taste of Downtown Disney celebrates 10 years of delectable fundraising. This annual event takes places at Downtown Disney in the Disneyland Resort. Throughout the course of this event guests raise money as they eat their way around Downtown Disney. This year, there were multiple restaurants and experiences for guests to visit before ultimately…