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  • New Spring Discounts Announced for Disneyland Resort Hotels

    New Spring Discounts Announced for Disneyland Resort Hotels

    Disney just announced new spectacular Spring discounts for Disneyland guests!

    All guests can save up to 25% off select rooms at a Disneyland Resort Hotel, valid most Sunday through Thursdays from April 11 to June 9.

    Take a look below at all the deals:

    Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

    • Save 25% on Premium rooms
    • Save 15% on Standard rooms

    Disneyland Hotel

    • Save 20% on Premium rooms
    • Save 15% on Standard rooms

    Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

    • Save 10% on Premium and Standard rooms

    Book now through June 6, 2022; travel must be completed by June 10, 2022.

    A similar offer will also be available for Disney Visa Cardmembers. Their offer also includes weekends, so if you’re a Cardholder that’s the discount to go with.
    They can enjoy special savings on stays for most nights (including weekends) at a Disneyland Resort hotel from April 11, 2022 through June 9, 2022.

    Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

    • Save 25% on Premium room types and 15% on Standard rooms

    Disneyland Hotel

    • Save 20% on Premium room types and 15% on Standard rooms

    Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

    • Save 10% on Premium and Standard room types

    Book now through June 6, 2022. Travel must be completed by June 10, 2022.

    If you’re looking to book a Disneyland trip with this discount contact me at Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Kimberly. I love helping clients plan magical Disney trips and it’s all at no additional cost to you.

  • Disneyland Is Offering $67-A-Day Tickets To SoCAL Residents

    Disneyland Is Offering $67-A-Day Tickets To SoCAL Residents

    Disneyland is offering a special weekday ticket offer for Southern California residents for $67 per day to help bring in the New Year.

    Eligible guests may experience the magic of Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park for the special price with the purchase of a three-day, one-park per day weekday ticket, subject to park reservations, the theme park announced Tuesday.

    “From winter into spring, it’s an ideal time to visit the Happiest Place on Earth to enjoy spectacular entertainment day and night,” the park said in a news release. “Guests can experience the return of Lunar New Year and Disney California Food & Wine Festival, wave to beloved Disney characters, rediscover classic attractions and thrill rides, and embark on exciting new adventures.”

    Here are some of the many ways to enjoy the magic of Disneyland Resort in early 2022:

    • Lunar New Year: Disneyland Resort will celebrate the Year of the Tiger this Lunar New Year in Disney California Adventure park, from Jan. 21 – Feb. 13, 2022. Welcoming a year of good fortune, this joyous festival invites guests of all ages to commemorate traditions of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures, along with Disney characters, Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession, four culinary marketplaces, kid-friendly crafts and a Lucky Wishes Wall.
    • Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival: This spring celebration of California-inspired cuisines, March 4 – April 26, 2022, highlights the dynamic and diverse foods and flavors of the Golden State. Taste innovative dishes from talented Disneyland Resort chefs and tantalize your palate across a dozen festival marketplaces, with visits with Chef Goofy, craft activities and musical performances.
    • “Mickey’s Mix Magic”: Returning Jan. 10 for a limited time, “Mickey’s Mix Magic,” will be presented nightly in Disneyland park. State-of-the-art projections, show lighting and lasers transform Main Street, U.S.A., Sleeping Beauty Castle and the façade of “it’s a small world” into a dazzling, high-energy, family fun dance party celebrating Mickey Mouse, with fireworks lighting up the sky on select nights.
    • New Limited-Time Birthday Experience, “Celebrate! In Mickey’s Toontown”: Young families can create special memories by scheduling a private party in Mickey Mouse’s house in Mickey’s Toontown. From Jan. 19 – March 6, 2022, groups of up to 10 people can celebrate and enjoy cupcake decorating, games, crafts, a Disney PhotoPass photo opportunity with Mickey Mouse and quicker entry to Gadget Go Coaster. The party is 90-minutes.
    • Heroic Adventures:  Guests can step right into adventurous stories and create their own at the new Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure park and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland park.
    • Family Favorites: From a stroll down Main Street, U.S.A., to the sparkling Sleeping Beauty Castle or to the mad dash of chasing Jack-Jack on the Incredicoaster at Pixar Pier, guests can spend a fun-filled day revisiting their favorite “must-do’s” and “must-sees” across both theme parks.
    • Return of Nighttime Spectaculars:  The classic fan-favorite “Main Street Electrical Parade” will light up Disneyland park in time for the parade’s 50th anniversary year, and guests will be treated to the return of nighttime spectaculars at Disneyland Resort this spring, with “Fantasmic!”, “World of Color” and the “Disneyland Forever” fireworks spectacular.

    Tickets are now on sale for visits beginning Jan. 3, 2022,

  • All the Sweet Treats Coming to Disneyland this Holiday Season

    All the Sweet Treats Coming to Disneyland this Holiday Season

    The holiday season is in full swing at Disneyland Resort and if you love candy, especially during the holiday season, then take at look at all the delicious delights you’ll find in the parks.

    The talented Disneyland candy makers have been busy as elves creating sweet treats that are almost too adorable to eat. These confections are available now through Jan. 9, 2022, at the following locations:

    • Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen at Disneyland park
    • Hunny Spot in Pooh Corner at Disneyland park
    • Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff at Disney California Adventure park
    • Trolley Treats at Disney California Adventure park
    • Marceline’s Confectionery at Downtown Disney District

    You can satisfy your sweet tooth and save time in line when you use the mobile order* service on the Disneyland app at all these candy locations!

    It’s the holidays. Treat yourself, and be that kid in a candy store!

    Snowflake Apple – Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel and white chocolate decorated with blue sanding sugar

    Peppermint Marshmallow Pop – Mickey-shaped marshmallow pop dipped in dark chocolate and coated with crushed peppermint candy

    Snowflake Cake Pop – Chocolate cake pop dipped in white chocolate and decorated with blue sanding sugar and white chocolate snowflakes

    Pumpkin Spice Churro Toffee Square – Buttery toffee dipped in white chocolate and coated with pumpkin spice (offered only during the month of November)

    Gingerbread Crispy – Crisped rice treat dipped and decorated with various chocolates

    Peppermint Fudge – Peppermint-flavored chocolate fudge

    Pumpkin Fudge – Pumpkin-spiced fudge

    Churro Marshmallow Pop – Mickey-shaped marshmallow pop dipped in white chocolate and coated with cinnamon and sugar

    A tradition since 1968, our infamous candy canes at Disneyland Resort are hand-crafted during the holiday season – from mixing the ingredients to hand-pulling, rolling, and twisting the candy. The result is colorful swirls of oversized sweetness – 18-inches long!

    A very limited number of these impressive candy canes will be produced by our candy makers this season. They will be sold only at:

    • Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen at Disneyland park: Dec. 7, 9,15, 21, 23
    • Trolley Treats at Disney California Adventure park: Dec. 8, 14, 16, 22

    For a chance to purchase one of the candy canes this year, a mobile waitlist system will be used, as quantities are very limited. Once the mobile waitlist is activated, you can add your name and phone number at the location to receive a text back with a time to return to the location for the opportunity to purchase your candy cane, subject to availability.

  • Disneyland Closing Mickey Mouse’s Toontown In March For Makeover

    Disneyland Closing Mickey Mouse’s Toontown In March For Makeover

    Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland will close next year to begin work on redesigning the theme park experience, Disney announced Monday.

    This news was shared today at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo by Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, Josh D’Amaro.

    Building on the legacy of Mickey’s Toontown, Imagineers are working to create some all-new experiences so families and young children can have more opportunities to play together inside Disneyland park. The beloved Mickey’s Toontown will transform into a vibrant symphony of sights, sounds, and sensations. Focusing on today’s families with young children, Mickey’s Toontown will feature new play experiences, as well as open, grassy play spaces for everyone to unplug. The land will have landscaping for both spontaneous family play and parental relaxation.

    “We are so excited to leverage Disney’s powerful brand, develop new stories and share even more magical experiences with our guests,” said D’Amaro. “The newly reimagined Mickey’s Toontown will be a welcoming place where families and younger guests can connect and play together in fun new ways.”  

    Even with a greener and more spacious Mickey’s Toontown, the land will offer more play activities and attractions than ever before. From active play to tactile play, new experiences will let children play, slide, spin, splash, touch and listen!

    One of the new areas coming to Mickey’s Toontown will be CenTOONial Park, the first space guests will see when they enter. This natural space will be anchored by two interactive play experiences.

    At the center of CenTOONial Park will be a fountain, designed for play, which will also become a center icon for Mickey’s Toontown. As its base, water tables will invite guests to play with the water and have a sensory experience. At night, the fountain will be brought to life in a unique spectacle.

    A nearby dreaming tree will be inspired by the tree a young Walt Disney would daydream under in his hometown. Sculpted tree roots will provide an opportunity for children to play, crawl and explore, and undulating topography will offer rolling hills and a place to sit and dream.

    In addition to reopening in 2023 with the new, family-friendly and adventurous Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Mickey’s Toontown will still be home to many beloved characters including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck and more!

    Mickey’s Toontown will close in March of 2022 to begin creating these all-new experiences.

  • Main Street Electrical Parade Returning to Disneyland

    Main Street Electrical Parade Returning to Disneyland

    Disney Parks just teased that the iconic Main Street Electrical Parade could return to Disneyland Park in the near future.

    In social media posts, Disney released video footage showing one of the illuminated floats accompanied by the parade’s signature soundtrack.

    Then text pops up reading, “To be continued.” Take a closer look below:

    @disneyparks

    Thousands of sparkling lights ✨ #ToBeContinued #Disney #DisneyParks #Disneyland #Magic #Lights

    ♬ original sound – Disney Parks

    The original parade at Disneyland in California ran from 1972 to 1996, and again in limited engagements in 2017 and 2019. The neighboring Disney California Adventure park hosted the parade between 2001 and 2010. Another version, at the Magic Kingdom in Florida’s Walt Disney World Resort, ran between 1977 and 2016, with two major gaps during 1991–1999 and 2001–2010.

  • FIRST LOOK: New Holiday Merchandise Coming to Disneyland

    FIRST LOOK: New Holiday Merchandise Coming to Disneyland

    The holiday season is only four weeks away and Disney had shared a little sneak peek of some of the special, new elements coming to the Disneyland Resort this year.

    Some of this year’s merchandise is inspired by Mickey and Minnie’s looks that you’ll see in the park.

    The upcoming holiday assortment is sure to have something for everyone – from Spirit Jerseys, to headwear, housewares and more. Take a sneak peek below at “Walt’s Holiday Lodge” collection:

    The holiday season returns to the Disneyland Resort from Nov. 12, 2021 through Jan. 9, 2022. Beloved traditions including “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade, “Believe…In Holiday Magic” fireworks spectacular, and “it’s a small world” Holiday are back at Disneyland park. And over at Disney California Adventure park, Disney Festival of Holidays celebrates multicultural traditions, Cars Land is transformed for the holidays, and so much more! 

  • Disney Reveals New Splash Mountain Reimagining Concept Art and New Details

    Disney Reveals New Splash Mountain Reimagining Concept Art and New Details

    Last year, Disney Parks announced Splash Mountain – at both Disneyland park in California and Magic Kingdom park in Florida – will be completely reimagined and inspired by the fan favorite Walt Disney Animation Studios film, “The Princess and the Frog,” and now they are releasing new details.

    Disney recently revealed a new piece of concept art and story details for the planned ride revamp, teasing a new journey set to unfold after the film’s final kiss scene. Along the ride, guests will follow Tiana (voiced by Anika Noni Rose in the film) while she plots a one-of-a-kind Mardi Gras celebration with Naveen (Bruno Campos) and Louis (Michael-Leon Wooley) in tow.

    The new “The Princess and the Frog”-themed ride will conclude with “the ultimate Mardi Gras party.” “Because if Tiana is throwing a party, it is the ultimate Mardi Gras party,” said Charita Carter, a senior creative producer for Walt Disney Imagineering, who is leading the team on the project. Carter shared new details on the attraction in a video Disney released as you can see below:

    “Original music inspired by songs from the film will bring guests into the story,” Disney states, and riders will follow the princess as they “encounter old friends and make new ones along the way,” preparing for the city’s famous spring celebration. 

  • Disney Ends Free FastPass in Favor of New Paid “Lightning Lane” System

    Disney Ends Free FastPass in Favor of New Paid “Lightning Lane” System

    Disney revealed on Wednesday the retirement of it’s FastPass program in favor of a new service calle Disney Genie+ and will cost $15 per ticket per day at Walt Disney World and $20 per ticket per day at Disneyland Resort.

    Guests will be able to choose one attraction at a time and select the next available arrival window for the Lightning Lane entrance.

    Disney Genie is intended to make planning easier and add more flexibility to those who visit parks and resorts by reducing time in lines and helping you “discover magic around every corner.” Take a look below at a few more features:

    • Get Itinerary Updates from Morning to Night: Disney Genie will continue to update your itinerary throughout your day, so you can be more spontaneous and go with the flow.
    • Find Your Favorites at a Glance: Create your very own personal tip board to instantly see your favorites. It will display current AND forecasted future wait times, helping you predict when you might experience quicker entry to attractions.
    • Enjoy More Flexibility and Fun: Disney Genie brings existing planning features together in one place. Join a virtual queue at certain attractions, make dining and experience reservations, mobile order food at many locations, get help from a virtual assistant and more.

    For even more convenience and flexibility, there are two other options for enjoying our theme parks, through a queue we are introducing called the Lightning Lane entrance that also saves you time in line:

    • Disney Genie+ service (available for purchase): For the price of $15 per ticket per day at Walt Disney World Resort and $20 per ticket per day at Disneyland Resort, choose the next available time to arrive at a variety of attractions and experiences using the Lightning Lane entrance. You can make one selection at a time, throughout the day – from classics like Haunted Mansion to thrill rides like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and newer favorites like Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (attractions subject to limited availability). This convenient option is the next evolution of the fan-favorite Disney MaxPass service from Disneyland Resort. Disney Genie+ will also include Disney parks-themed audio experiences and photo features to capture your memories – augmented reality lenses for those visiting Walt Disney World Resort and unlimited Disney PhotoPass downloads from your day if you are visiting Disneyland Resort.
    • Individual attraction selections (available for purchase): Schedule a time to arrive at up to two highly demanded attractions each day using the Lightning Lane entrance – like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom Park and Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure park (subject to limited availability; attractions not included with Disney Genie+). Pricing for this option will vary by date, attraction and park and will be announced closer to launch.

    Lightning Lane selections will be made on the same day of your visit and can be used across multiple theme parks, great for those who love the Park Hopper option. Attractions continue to offer a traditional standby queue, or a virtual queue at certain attractions like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance – to maximize flexibility.

    “While the FASTPASS, FastPass+ and Disney MaxPass services will be retired, we’re incredibly excited about the flexibility and choices Disney Genie service provides. You can choose from all of our new options, a mix of them or none at all, and continue to have a great experience no matter how you decide to plan your best Disney day,” Disney said.

  • Disneyland Replacing Annual Passes With Membership Program

    Disneyland Replacing Annual Passes With Membership Program

    Disneyland canceled it’s annual pass program back in January and now details on what will replace it are coming out.

    Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products told the Los Angeles Times a replacement membership program was coming “relatively soon.”

    More specifically, in regard to replacing the annual pass program, Disneyland President Ken Potrock recently told the official D23 Inside Disney podcast that the park would “clearly be launching something by the end of the year.”

    Potrock indicated that the new membership program will be heavily informed by guest demand and experience. To that end, he said park officials were parsing results from research conducted earlier this year.

    That lines up with D’Amaro’s comment to the L.A. Times that the new program “will reflect the behavior of our superfans.”

    During the yearlong closure of park executives have been able to reimagine the park with a vision to what guests will want going forward. The reimagining of the annual pass program is part of that.

  • Fireworks Returning to Disneyland Resort For Special Event

    Fireworks Returning to Disneyland Resort For Special Event

    Disneyland hasn’t had fireworks lighting up the skys in over a year, but that’s about to change as major celebrations come to the Resort for the grand opening of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure park.

    Disney Parks will also be streaming live the opening ceremony of Avengers Campus on June 2 at 8:15 p.m. PT | 11:15 p.m. ET.

    As you can see below, Magic and Walnut (@magicandwalnut) took to Twitter to share an email that had been sent out to residents who live near Disneyland, letting them know about the noise that will be made:

    The ceremony will also be featured live on @Disneyland Facebook and Twitter channels, as well as @DisneyParksBlog Facebook and @DisneyParks Twitter channels.

    Inside the fully immersive Avengers Campus, which officially opens to guests on June 4, you will be invited to team up with the Avengers and their allies and live out your Super Hero dreams. Encounter the likes of Iron Man, Black Panther, Black Widow and more. Sling webs on the first Disney ride-through attraction to feature Spider-Man. Fuel up on shareable bites, inventive entrees and sweet treats.

    Be sure to catch up on all the latest Avengers Campus stories and updates on the Disney Dorks: