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  • Lunar New Year Festival Returns to Disney California Adventure Park

    Lunar New Year Festival Returns to Disney California Adventure Park

    Kick off the Year of the Dog with the return of the popular Lunar New Year festival at Disney California Adventure park! From January 26 through February 18, this spectacular festival will feature live entertainment, delicious food and more. Take a look at the favorite experiences returning for this year’s celebration:

    • Hurry Home — Lunar New Year Celebration, a nighttime water show on Paradise Bay
    • Disney characters such as Mulan and her friend Mushu, along with Mickey Mouse and his pals, all dressed up for the occasion — including Goofy dressed as the God of Good Fortune
    • Specialty Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese foods at marketplaces and Paradise Garden Grill
    • Commemorative merchandise featuring designs inspired by the different cultures of East Asia
    • Lucky Wishing Wall, where you can add your own wish
    • The festive Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession, traditional crafts and more!

    Lunar New Year Festival

    Visit Disneyland.com/LunarNewYear for more information, and celebrate the Year of the Dog with us during the Lunar New Year festival at Disney California Adventure park, January 26 through February 18!

  • Disneyland Discontinues SoCal Annual Pass

    Disneyland Discontinues SoCal Annual Pass

    With new attractions planned at the Anaheim park, it appears Disneyland may be taking some crowd control measures. Disneyland is discontinuing its popular SoCal annual pass.

    The annual pass that allows people to visit Disneyland and Disney California Adventure on certain days year round will not be available to new customers for the time being, a spokesperson confirms.

    The $469 pass, which gives visitors access to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure for about 215 days a year, will not be available to new customers, though current passholders will have the option to renew. People with recently-expired passes will get a letter on how to renew the pass.

    As of Monday, November 20 the $469 pass- which is one of the park’s least expensive annual pass options- is no longer available on Disneyland’s website.

    The Southern California annual pass was available to residents living in ZIP codes 90000 to 93599, which is from San Diego to north of San Luis Obispo.

     

  • New Tron Coaster Permits at Disney’s Magic Kingdom

    New Tron Coaster Permits at Disney’s Magic Kingdom

    Walt Disney World is always moving forward and recently filed permit applications show they are doing just that with their Tron Coaster plans for the Magic Kingdom. The Park will get its version of the “Tron” ride next to Space Mountain, said Bob Chapek, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, during D23, the official Disney fan club, in July in Anaheim, Calif.

    Days after filing permits for a Ratatouille ride, Disney has some more attraction plans on the books. New permit documents filed Nov. 20 show the location of a planned Tron coaster in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland.

    A concept map for MK2 — the working title for Walt Disney World’s Tron coaster — shows it will be adjacent Space Mountain on its north side.

    The coaster will be modeled after Tron Lightcycle Power Run at Shanghai Disneyland. The coaster-style attraction invites guests to board a train of two-wheeled Lightcycles for a ride through Tron’s high-tech universe.

    Tron Lightcycle Power Run

    Orlando-based design firm Heery International Inc. is listed on the designs. Illinois-based engineering firm Professional Service Industries Inc. is conducting geotechnical work on the site.

    In a letter to Walt Disney Imagineering, an engineer from Professional Service Industries noted,

    “At this time, we have no information on the building size and column/foundation loads. Additionally, there is no information on the finished grades of the floor slab. We would expect foundation loads to be moderately heavy and similar to other attractions in the area.”

    The permit for the Tron coaster is bundled into a permit for The Main Street Theater (labeled “MK1”) that will occupy most of what is now a parking lot southwest of the Carousel of Progress and behind the shuttered Galaxy Palace Theater.

    This falls in with Walt Disney Co.’s plans to invest in more projects around its Orlando theme parks in the coming year.

  • STITCH’S HOLIDAY GIFT HUNT AT DISNEY SPRINGS

    STITCH’S HOLIDAY GIFT HUNT AT DISNEY SPRINGS

    Stitch’s Holiday Gift Hunt is not to be missed – it’s a scavenger hunt style adventure designed for families with kids of all ages.  Embark on a merry mission to locate all the items on Stitch’s lost list—November 10, 2017 through January 7, 2018.

    Solve clever clues to help everyone’s favorite galactic rascal track down gifts for his ‘ohana.

    Lilo’s little blue friend was up to his adorable ears in mischief again and, as a result, misplaced his holiday shopping list. But alas, it’s since been found and all set for you to inspect.

    Kick-start your alien adventure by picking up a pocket-sized Holiday Gift Hunt booklet containing a map, clues and stickers at any of the 16 participating locations—then let the detective work commence at each of the 12 sticker stops!

    Your job is to visit each gift hunt site, spot the hidden Stitch holding up one of his presents and then match the correct gift sticker to its corresponding location on the map. However, be forewarned—Experiment 626 is one tinsel-toting trickster.

    Once you’ve successfully filled out your booklet, head to a redemption center to collect your festive surprise.*

    12 Holiday Gift Hunt Stops:

    4 Prize Redemption Locations:

    *One prize per completed booklet.

  • Disney reveals name of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge planet

    Disney reveals name of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge planet

    While Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge won’t arrive to Disney’s Hollywood Studios or Disneyland until 2019, but the creative team behind the new planet they’re building now has a name. Be prepared to visit Batuu, a planet on the edge of the Star Wars galaxy.

    The detail was revealed to visitors to Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at both the Orlando and California parks on Friday morning. Visitors riding the ride found themselves landing unexpectedly on a planet in the outer rim of the Star Wars galaxy – a planet known to C-3PO, and now to us, as Batuu.

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    Previously revealed about Batuu has been its back story.

    When it opens, the 14-acre area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as well as its counterpart in California, will take guests into a new planet in the Star Wars universe.

    “We wanted to build new Star Wars stories, new Star Wars destinations, but this time you could be in that story that required us to go to a new place,” Trowbridge said at Star Wars Celebration earlier this year. “It’s a new planet. It’s a new place. It’s this remote frontier outpost.” Lucasfilm creative executive Pablo Hildalgo added, “With every new Star Wars story it’s like coming back home but finding a new corner of that home you’ve never explored before. When it came to developing this location…not only figuring out where this place is on the galactic map but what its history has been throughout galactic history.

    “It’s been there for thousands and thousands of years,” Hidalgo explained, “You’re going to discover that. You’re going to be able to get a sense of the history of the place when you go there.”

    The planet is in the Star Wars universe’s Outer Rim in the Unknown Regions.

    “This used to be a vibrant trading port back in the old sub-lightspeed days, but now with advent of hyperspace, its prominence has kind of fallen and faded a little bit which has made it a great spot for those who didn’t want to be on that kind of mainstream path,” Trowbridge said. “The smugglers, the bounty hunters, the rogue adventurers looking to crew up, the people who don’t want to be found — basically all the interesting people.”

    The addition to both parks is the largest expansion of any theme park Disney has ever undertaken. It will open at Disneyland first in 2019 followed by Hollywood Studios.

  • Frozen, Avatar attractions win Thea Awards

    Frozen, Avatar attractions win Thea Awards

    Three Walt Disney World attractions inspired by the films “Avatar” and “Frozen” have won TEA Thea Awards.

    Pandora — The World of Avatar, which opened in May at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, was recognized for outstanding achievement in “theme-park area development” and the Pandora ride called Flight of Passage was also recognized for its achievement.

    Frozen, Avatar attractions win Thea Awards

    Frozen Ever After, an Epcot ride in the Norway pavilion, won for outstanding achievement in “attraction reimagining.” The water ride, featuring the latest in animatronics, is a refurbishment of the old Maelstrom ride.

    The announcement, made Tuesday by the Themed Entertainment Association, called Pandora “a tour de force in placemaking” and said that Flight was “flawlessly executed.”

    Guardians of the Galaxy Ride

    Disney also had a winner out west. Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: Breakout, a revamp of Disney California Adventure’s Tower of Terror ride, also was recognized in the “attraction reimagining” category.

  • Peppermint Candy Cane Churros at Disneyland

    Peppermint Candy Cane Churros at Disneyland

    When it comes to Disney and decking out the parks for the winter holidays food is always on the list of things that get that holiday touch. Red Peppermint Candy Cane Churros have been spotted by Disney fans at Disneyland and California Adventure Park, and they look pretty festive and pretty tasty.

    Instagram user @disneylanddreamer_rebecca say, “It’s so refreshing, minty & yummy! Its not to sweet either. Its perfect.” If you love churros and Peppermint then this is for you.

    Disney couple “TheDisneyDuoo” also shared a picture of the churros online, saying “This little guys a SECRET menu item and we are in love!!!!” and that they can be found at the churro stand right near the castle in Disneyland.

  • ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Sally Ears Are Now At Disney Parks!

    ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Sally Ears Are Now At Disney Parks!

    For those who can’t let go of the spooky vibe of Halloween but are excited for the other holidays coming our way, Disney has you covered with Nightmare Before Christmas Minnie Mouse ears that just popped up at Disneyland.

    The new ears, which are blue with faux stitching and a studded bow, were inspired by the Nightmare character Sally and have been blowing up on Instagram. The ears are available for purchase outside of the Haunted Mansion ride for $25, and are selling out quickly, so find your Jack Skellington and head there before it’s too late.

    The Nightmare Before Christmas Minnie Mouse ears join a long line of specialty ears. Over the summer, rose gold Minnie Mouse ears were released in all their millennial pink glittery glory and rainbow unicorn glittery ears quickly followed. The Sally Claws–inspired new additions are more aligned with the goth trend for those who aren’t particularly interested in sequins.

    Many people have posted on Instagram that they are sold out in the parks but it doesn’t hurt to check to see if they’re in stock next time you visit a Disney park!

  • The Hottest Souvenir at Disney Parks This Christmas – Pluto Christmas Popcorn Bucket

    The Hottest Souvenir at Disney Parks This Christmas – Pluto Christmas Popcorn Bucket

    The Pluto Christmas Popcorn Bucket is the new must have item! If you’re an avid souvenir popcorn bucket collector then things just got a lot more dog gone cool this holiday season.

    This years Christmas popcorn bucket is modeled after none other than Mickey’s good old pal Pluto. It’s a hot seller at $13.50 and guests are already hounding cast members about where they can get one.

    It’s quickly become the hottest item of holiday merchandise at Walt Disney World and it makes a great gift even if your not part of the souvenir popcorn bucket super fandom. This festive popcorn bucket has Pluto all dressed up in an ugly Christmas sweater and a Santa hat. This design does not open from the top, but instead through the back, keeping the whole thing intact while still allowing for a carrying strap that includes small designs of dog bones printed throughout.

    So if you’re on the look out for one of these puppies it could be kind of rough to find one, but they are sold in both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort so get yours before they are all gone!

  • ‘Likes for Lights’: Help Light the Disneyland Park Christmas Tree on Facebook Live this Friday, Nov. 17

    ‘Likes for Lights’: Help Light the Disneyland Park Christmas Tree on Facebook Live this Friday, Nov. 17

    The holidays are beginning at the Disneyland Resort, and you can help them light up Disneyland park in a new way this Friday, Nov. 17, from the comfort of your own home! Be part of the holiday magic by helping Disneyland light the Main Street Christmas Tree on Facebook Live with “Likes for Lights.” They are using your likes to help light the tree – that’s right, your Facebook reactions will light up the spectacular 60-foot tree in real time. The more you like, love, laugh and share, the more fun and magical the celebration will be!

    To watch tune in at 5 p.m. PST this Friday, Nov. 17, on Disneyland Facebook to turn your likes into lights on our Main Street Christmas Tree, and help us make the season even more magical!

    Guests can enjoy the holidays at the Disneyland Resort, now through January 7, 2018.