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  • 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,

  • 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 Junior Dance Party!’ Returns to Disneyland Resort

    ‘Disney Junior Dance Party!’ Returns to Disneyland Resort

    “Disney Junior Dance Party!” is getting ready for it’s official return to the stage at Disney California Adventure park at Disneyland Resort.

    This live show returns Friday, October 15 and features high-energy songs, dazzling special effects, and beloved characters from some of your favorite Disney Junior TV shows.

    Check out the video below as the stars prepare for their big day:

    “Disney Junior Dance Party!” is hosted by Finn Fiesta and DJ Deejay, who encourage guests to sing and dance to their favorite Disney Junior songs. The interactive atmosphere is perfect for kids, along with their parents, to sing, dance and play along with favorite Disney Junior stars like Doc McStuffins, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from “Mickey and the Roadster Racers,” plus Vampirina from the hit Disney Junior series, “Vampirina.”

    When it returns, “Disney Junior Dance Party!” will be presented in a modified format, including adjustments to the show to allow for physical distancing. We’ll also adjust how the audience is seated, with parents or guardians seated with their children, making for a much more fun family experience.

    There are plenty of other attractions and experiences awaiting young families at the Disneyland Resort! The littlest of guests can join in and take flight on Dumbo the Flying Elephant, go for a spin on Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind, discover “it’s a small world,” meet beloved Disney characters and more. Recently, the 3D fantasy adventure “Mickey’s PhilharMagic” debuted a beautiful musical scene based on Disney and Pixar’s “Coco,” bringing even more joy to the show’s fan-favorite musical numbers – a hit with families.

  • ‘Mickey’s PhilharMagic’ New ‘Coco’ Scene Coming Soon to Disney World Resort for 50th Anniversary Celebration

    ‘Mickey’s PhilharMagic’ New ‘Coco’ Scene Coming Soon to Disney World Resort for 50th Anniversary Celebration

    Disney World is adding a new “Coco” scene in “Mickey’s PhilharMagic” in Magic Kingdom at Disney World later this year during the Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary celebration. 

    One of the original composers of “Coco” – Germaine Franco – produced a score unique to “Mickey’s PhilharMagic,” bringing the musical number “Un Poco Loco,” from Disney and Pixar’s “Coco” to the fan favorite attraction.

    The 3D, animated scene extends Donald Duck’s musical journey, bringing the fantasy adventure to new heights alongside all the attraction’s fan-favorite musical numbers. Take a closer look below:

    In addition to Germaine Franco, Walt Disney Imagineering collaborated with Pixar and Disney Animation Studios to add the scene to the attraction’s other classic musical sequences. Learn more about the collaboration in this video!

    The addition of the new scene can already be seen at Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Paris.

  • Disneyland’s new Snow White ride criticized for including Prince Charming’s ‘non-consensual’ kiss

    Disneyland’s new Snow White ride criticized for including Prince Charming’s ‘non-consensual’ kiss

    Disneyland just reopened after being closed for more than a year and they are already receiving backlash for the new ending added to the park’s reimagined Snow White ride.

    The ride, now known as Snow White’s Enchanted Wish, has garnered a lot of praise for its upgrades which include new audio, new animation, new music, and stunning visual technology that includes laser projections and LED lights.

    But there’s one part of the ride that hasn’t been as well-received: the grand finale of the movie, where Prince Charming kisses a sleeping Snow White to wake her up with “true love’s kiss.”

    In a review of the new ride for SFGate.com, the outlet’s managing editor Katie Dowd, and contributor Julie Tremaine, wrote that the kiss should be removed like other “problematic scenes from rides like Jungle Cruise and Splash Mountain’.

    “Haven’t we already agreed that consent in early Disney movies is a major issue? That teaching kids that kissing, when it hasn’t been established if both parties are willing to engage, is not OK?” they wrote.

    Disney announced earlier this year that it would redesign The Jungle Cruise to replace the “Trader Sam” character, a salesman of shrunken heads. Splash Mountain, meanwhile, was being overhauled to remove stereotypes.

  • New Fried Pickle Corndog with Peanut Butter at Disneyland Resort is Kind of a Big Dill

    New Fried Pickle Corndog with Peanut Butter at Disneyland Resort is Kind of a Big Dill

    If you like to try new treats, the new Fried Pickle Corn Dog at Disneyland Resort will have you relishing in delight.

    The Panko-crusted corndog comes with a side of peanut butter for dipping and is available at Disneyland’s Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Cart in Downtown Disney.

    The Fried Pickle Corn Dog is kind of a big dill so big that the creators at Blue Ribbon Corn Dog extended its time on the menu until the end of April. Take a closer look at the new confectionery below:

    A hot dog stuffed in a pickle with a panko crust? Seriously? Count me in! Each corn dog is hand dipped and will cost you $13

  • Disneyland Sets Reopening Date with Limited Capacity

    Disneyland Sets Reopening Date with Limited Capacity

    After being closed for more than one year, magic is finally returning to the Disneyland Resort theme parks! Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park are planning to officially reopen to the public on April 30, with limited capacity.

    You’ll soon be welcomed back to enjoy unforgettable attractions, see beloved Disney friends, shop for the latest merchandise, savor the world-famous food and drinks, capture fun photos and cherish special magical moments.

    “The day all of us have long been waiting for is almost here,” Ken Potrock, president of the Disneyland Resort said in a statement. “We’re excited to have more than 10,000 cast members returning to work as we get ready to welcome our guests back to this happy place.”

    Michael Ramirez, Disneyland’s Public Relations Director, confirmed on the Disney Parks Blog that both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure will be reopening with limited capacity, as well as several other major changes in line with the state’s Covid guidelines.

    For example, a new theme park reservation system will require all guests to obtain a reservation for park entry in advance, in order to keep numbers in check and promote social distancing. A similar system is already in place at Disney World in Orlando, which reopened with limited capacity in July 2020.

    California first announced its reopening guidelines for theme parks in early March, stipulating that operations would be able to commence as of April 1, provided the surrounding county falls within an acceptable tier for decreased case numbers, and that specific risk-mitigating criteria were met. According to the state’s guidelines, theme parks that are located in counties that are in the red tier (the second-highest tier on the state’s coronavirus threat blueprint) can reopen with 15% capacity. If the county moves to the orange tier, the capacity bumps to 25%, and increases to 35% at the yellow tier (the lowest level on the state’s threat blueprint).

  • New Limited-Capacity Event Coming to Disneyland Resort March 18

    New Limited-Capacity Event Coming to Disneyland Resort March 18

    As we previously reported, a new, limited-capacity ticketed experience is coming to Disney California Adventure park beginning March 18, where you can experience some of the sights, sounds and flavors of the Disneyland Resort with A Touch of Disney!

    A Touch of Disney

    A Touch of Disney offers some of the world-famous food and beverages from around the resort, plus a chance to see Disney characters, shop for the latest Disney merchandise and pose at unique photo locations.

    A selection of iconic food and beverage items from both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park will be available for you to enjoy, from churros and the world-famous DOLE Whip to the classic Monte Cristo Sandwich usually found in New Orleans Square. Many items will be served snack-sized, so you can delight in a variety of bites and sips from mid-day through the evening. These guest-favorites will be available at locations around the park, including Smokejumpers Grill, Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats, Award Wieners, Cocina Cucamonga to name a few, and six seasonal and creatively themed marketplaces.

    Select retail locations also will be open, selling the latest apparel, accessories and souvenirs, including the new, adorable Disney NuiMOs. Pop in and out of the shops along Buena Vista Street or head to Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff at Pixar Pier for a selection of treats, including themed candy apples.

    While you explore the park, capture photos at iconic locations and discover new photo-worthy spots – some that are available only if you attend A Touch of Disney. You might catch a wave from Mickey Mouse and see some of his pals in unexpected settings. Mater and Lightning McQueen may be seen in Cars Land, or Joy and Sadness at Pixar Pier. To help set the stage for A Touch of Disney, a new, specially curated soundtrack of reimagined Disney songs will be broadcast throughout the park, along with updates and reminders about many can’t-miss experiences. Attractions remain closed for now.

    Here’s what you need to know*:

    • Dates: Beginning Mar. 18; offered Thursdays – Mondays from noon to 8 p.m.
    • Pricing: The introductory $75 ticket includes admission, parking for the experience at Mickey & Friends parking structure, unlimited downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken during the day of the experience, and a $25 A Touch of Disney dining card valid towards the purchase of food and non-alcoholic beverages (subject to restrictions including not being valid for alcohol). Ticket prices are subject to change.
    • Tickets: A Touch of Disney tickets will be available on Disneyland.com beginning March 4, for select days from March 18 through April 5, 2021. Tickets for this experience will then be released for dates on a rolling basis until the experience ends. Tickets must be purchased in advance and online at Disneyland.com for a specific date (subject to availability).
    • Dining: Table reservations for Lamplight Lounge and Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining will be made available beginning March 11. Table reservations do not provide admission to A Touch of Disney and dining at those locations requires A Touch of Disney ticket that is valid on the same day as the table reservation. Reservations are recommended, and additional details are coming soon.

    Downtown Disney District will remain open seven days a week with unique dining and shopping that includes Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, Naples Ristorante e Bar, World of Disney and Star Wars Trading Post, which recently opened in a new location. Buena Vista Street will remain open as an extension of the Downtown Disney District through March 14, and will be closed beginning March 15. Beginning March 18, Buena Vista Street will become part of A Touch of Disney.

    With the health and safety of everyone in mind, A Touch of Disney will operate with limited capacity and enhanced health and safety measures in place based on guidance from health authorities, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and appropriate government agencies.

  • Disney Resort Shampoo and Other Amenities are Available to Purchase for Home Use

    Disney Resort Shampoo and Other Amenities are Available to Purchase for Home Use

    Taking home a few “extra” shampoos and conditioners after your Disney World resort stay is a thing of the past ever since refillable dispensers were added to Resort rooms. But thanks to H2O+ you can still purchase Disney Resort amenities to use at home.

    There are certain scents throughout the Disney Parks and Resorts that everyone wishes they could bottle up and take home with to enjoy for years to come and thanks to H2O+ it’s possible!

    H2O+ provides luxurious in-room amenities for over 43,000 resort rooms at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa and Disney Cruise Line.

    Guests can find some of those same amenities at the individual resort gift shops and on shopDisney.com, allowing them to take a scent of the magic home.

    The refreshing body wash boasts mineral-rich sea salt and vitamin E for soft skin while the lotion is formulated with shea butter to replenish hydration. All of the in-room amenities feature a recognizable oceanside scent, infused with green tea extract, imparting a refreshing aroma.

  • Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney to Become Star Wars Trading Post

    Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney to Become Star Wars Trading Post

    The Star Wars Trading Post will soon be moving to an exciting new spot at the west end of the Downtown Disney District in the former location of the Rainforest Cafe.

    Walt Disney Imagineers have created a design inspired by a hidden jungle Resistance base, and it even includes Rey’s iconic speeder prominently displayed at the entrance.

    From robes and lightsabers to creatures and toys, there’s something unique for every traveler on their galactic journey as you can see below:

    The opening assortment will feature merchandise straight from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge along with classic Star Wars and The Mandalorian, with apparel, accessories, souvenirs, creatures, droids and more. Select items direct from the planet of Batuu also will be available on shopDisney.com.

    This move for Star Wars Trading Post gives you one more reason to visit: WonderGround Gallery will soon re-open! With housewares and headbands, and Spirit Jerseys in an array of colors, WonderGround Gallery has something for the Disney fan’s home and their closet, along with its unique collection of art, gifts and collectibles!