Category: Disneyland Resort

WALL•E and EVE Ears At Pixar Fest Are The Cutest Thing

Pixar Fest is in full swing at Disneyland Resort celebrating the heartwarming stories and characters of Pixar films from now through September 3. The merchandise is just amazing and these WALL•E and EVE ears are so out of this world we feel they deserve a special mention!

The Pixar themed headwear is totes adorbs! The design is so cute and perfect for couples because when you place them side by side they make a secret heart and an image of WALL-E and EVE doing their iconic space tango from the film.

ooooooh these Pixar Fest wall-e ears are v good and make a secret heart when they’re next to each other 😭#pixarfest pic.twitter.com/HltANZCDLg

— 🍭 carlye wisel (@carlyewisel) April 13, 2018

The ears have been spotted at Knick’s Knacks near the entrance of the soon-to-be Pixar Pier and will set you back $17.99.

May 22, 2018
Mobile Order Service Coming to 15 Disneyland Resort Locations

As we reported back in april, the new mobile order service will be available soon to Disneyland Resort guests and we now know the 15 locations you’ll be able to use this convenient, new feature.

Mobile Order will be available at six Disneyland park locations – Bengal Barbecue, Galactic Grill, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Hungry Bear Restaurant, Jolly Holiday Bakery Café and Red Rose Taverne – and nine Disney California Adventure park locations – Award Wieners, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill, Corn Dog Castle, Flo’s V8 Café, Lucky Fortune Cookery, Pacific Wharf Café, Paradise Garden Grill and Smokejumpers Grill. Order customization will be available directly on the app, including allergy-friendly offerings at select locations.

Mobile ordering is just one more option for guests to further customize their Disney vacations, allowing them to conveniently place orders at select fast casual and quick-service restaurant locations using the Disneyland App from anywhere across the resort.

Using the new mobile ordering service, guests will be able to easily search for a participating location, select an arrival time window for pickup, choose items from the menu and place their order. As an added convenience, Annual Passholders will be able to apply their discount to meal purchases using the app. Guests notify the restaurant of their arrival on the app and within minutes, an app notification indicates the meal is ready to pick up at a designated window – without ever waiting in line to order and pay.

To use this service, guests can easily download the Disneyland App and follow the prompts to register for an account. Take a look at the video below for more on how the mobile ordering feature works!

This new service is just one more way we’re enhancing the guest experience. Mobile ordering and the recent launch of Disney MaxPass provide convenient options that maximize each visit to the Disneyland Resort with family and friends.

May 22, 2018
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort Returns September 7
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is returning for even more days of wicked fun! Beginning September 7 through October 31, a spell will be cast at both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park, transforming the Disneyland Resort into a frenzy of happy haunts.

This limited-time seasonal celebration will include special attraction overlays, themed décor, seasonal treats and merchandise, plus spooky encounters with favorite characters.

Oogie Boogie will once again take over Disney California Adventure park with stylish Halloween decor along Buena Vista Street and a swarm of bats encircling Carthay Circle Theatre. Cars Land will celebrate Haul-O-Ween as Radiator Springs turns into Radiator Screams! For the occasion, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree will transform into Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree while Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters changes into Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween. In Hollywood Land, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! will transform nightly into Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark.

Over at Disneyland park, the Pumpkin Festival will greet guests as they make their way down Main Street, U.S.A. Fan-favorite attractions will also return, including the eerily delightful Haunted Mansion Holiday and Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy.

Additionally, the highly anticipated Mickey’s Halloween Party will host 15 nights of fun. This separate-ticket, after hours event gives you the chance to make your Halloween Time experience even more fun with some exclusive entertainment, Disney characters in their Halloween attire and trick-or-treating throughout Disneyland park!

Be sure to purchase your Mickey’s Halloween Party tickets* early and mark your calendars for the dates below.
- June 5: Tickets on sale to Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders, Disney Rewards Visa card holders and Disney Vacation Club members
- June 12: Tickets on sale to general public
- Mickey’s Halloween Party 2018 dates: Sept. 19, Sept. 21, Sept. 24, Sept. 26, Sept. 28, Oct. 2, Oct. 5, Oct. 9, Oct. 12, Oct. 16, Oct. 19, Oct. 23, Oct. 26, Oct. 29, Oct. 31
For more information about Halloween events at the Disneyland Resort, contact me anytime. If you need any help booking your magical vacation, contact Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!
May 18, 2018
‘Royal’ Experiences at the Disneyland Resort

As the world gets ready to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle on Saturday, May 19, it’s a good time to point out that the Disneyland Resort has plenty of “royal” experiences to enjoy a “happily ever after.”

Who doesn’t love a sparkly tiara? Find your inner princess at Crystal Arts on Main Street, U.S.A. This shop specializes in sparkling gifts and exquisite crystal mementos—including tiaras.

Disneyland park’s very own New Orleans Square has a whole street dedicated to all-things “royal.” Along Royal Street, order a sourdough bread bowl of clam chowder or gumbo at the Royal Street Veranda, pick out your perfect fragrance at Mlle. Antoinette’s Parfumerie or listen to the smooth sounds of the Royal Street Bachelors.

Be sure to visit the Royal Hall to meet Disney Princesses from some of your favorite fairytales. At the nearby Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, young guests can experience a royal transformation with its signature “Crown Package.”

Enjoy storytelling from “Beauty and the Beast” and “Tangled” at the Royal Theatre, located in the Fantasy Faire neighborhood in Disneyland park. These live stage performances offer a comical twist on these favorite tales!

Sip afternoon tea at the elegant Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel. Nothing is more royal than this 17th-century English tradition! This relaxing respite promises an unforgettable afternoon of sweets, savories and a grand selection of special teas.

May 16, 2018
Wearable Infinity Gauntlet Cup at Disneyland Creating Infinite Lines

Thanos’ Infinity Gauntlet helped “Avengers: Infinity War” smash box office records and now its creating record lines at Disneyland with the release of the infamous gauntlet in the form of a wearable cup.

In “Avengers: Infinity War”, the mad titan Thanos wants to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality and now you too can destroy half of the galaxy with a single sip!

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The infinitely-Instagrammable Marvel-themed adult sippy cup will set you back $20 and are being sold at the California Adventure theme park on carts near the Off the Page store, the Hyperion theater, and of course the Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout ride.

The wearable beverage holder is selling out all over Disney’s California Adventure park and it’s only available for a limited time. Currently the cup is sold out in the parks and there is no word on when another shipment will arrive, but you could always grab one on ebay if you have an extra $100 or more.

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May 16, 2018
New Character Dining Experiences at Disneyland Resort Now Accepting Reservations

Looking for that extra bit of Disney magic to add to your Disneyland Resort trip? Then you’ll be excited to find out that reservations are now available for Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Character Breakfast at Storytellers Cafe and Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast at Disney’s PCH Grill. These dining experiences both start on July 10 and are the perfect way to start your Disney day.

Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Character Breakfast
At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, guests dining at Storytellers Cafe will join Mickey Mouse and his friends for Mickey’s Tales of Adventure. Discover the fun with your adventurous storyteller, Mickey, as he welcomes you into his immersive tales of adventure through his magical Adventurer’s Journal. Enjoy a bountiful Farmer’s Market Buffet of all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast specialties, including made-to-order omelets, Mickey waffles, fresh-baked goods and seasonal fruit. Mickey’s Tales of Adventure will be offered Monday-Thursday, 7-11:30 a.m. and Friday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast
Over at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, Donald will be reunited with his heart-throb Daisy at Disney’s PCH Grill, and is bringing all the beachy fun with him! Soak in those rays and catch some waves on the dance floor with Donald, Daisy and Stitch as you chow down on an all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast buffet. Try the build-your-own-parfait stations, chef’s signature flatbreads, egg white frittatas, chilaquiles, smoothies, smoked salmon and more. Little dudes and dudettes will love the Mickey waffles, Minnie pancakes, Bananas Foster French toast and a selection of hot and cold cereals, sausage, bacon and seasonal fresh fruit. Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast will take place Monday-Thursday, 7-11 a.m. and Friday-Sunday, 7-11:30 a.m.

So if you want to hang out with Donald and friends while chowing down on some delicious grub contact me today! If you need any help booking your magical vacation, contact Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

May 11, 2018
Exclusive Pixar Fest Merchandise at the Disneyland Resort

Now through September 3, the first-ever Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort celebrates the heartwarming stories and characters of Pixar films. Guests of all ages can get into the spirit with fun Pixar Fest merchandise—from apparel and accessories, to home goods and souvenirs. Here’s a roundup of the new merch!

On the apparel front, pullover sweaters, t-shirts and baseball caps feature colorful Pixar Fest character designs. Items are available in men’s, women’s and youth sizes, so you can easily match with your friends and family.

Guests can embody their favorite Pixar characters with special themed headwear. From Woody, Space Alien, WALL•E, EVE and Lightning McQueen ears to Buzz Lightyear glow headbands, and hair bows inspired by Dory, Jessie, and Mike and Sulley, it might be difficult to just choose one character!

Best friends visiting the Disneyland Resort can commemorate their visit with Pixar-themed friendship charm bracelets. With nine sets of Pixar pal charms, friends can choose their favorites or collect them all.

Continue the celebration of friendship and beyond with special drinkware that adds a little Pixar flair to your beverages. “Ooh” and “ahh” with a Light Up Tumbler, which features an illuminated claw reaching down toward our little friend. For tea and coffee lovers, pick up a mug adorned with Pixar pals.

Send a message to a friend with a special Pixar Fest greeting card. The note cards feature Pixar pals Lightning McQueen and Mater, Dug and Russell, Remy and Linguini, and Sulley and Boo on the front cover, with space to write a personalized message for your friend inside.

Take home the fun with a puzzle magnet featuring Pixar Fest character artwork—iconic Pixar characters will come to life on your refrigerator!

You can even bring the Pixar spirit into your holiday celebrations later this year. Two-sided, Pixar Fest ceramic disk ornaments showcase Pixar friends Mike and Sulley, WALL•E and EVE, Miguel and Dante, and Joy and Anger, with one pal on each side.

These Pixar Fest items are available throughout the resort for a limited time, including Emporium in Disneyland park, Knick’s Knacks in Disney California Adventure park, World of Disney in Downtown Disney District.

May 8, 2018
Celebrate National Share A Coke Day Today At Disney Parks

Today is National Share a Coke Day, and what better way to celebrate than with these new 20oz “Share a Coke” Disney bottles! At both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, you will soon find brand new bottles featuring three iconic Disney attractions.

You’ll be able to share a Coke at Haunted Mansion, a Diet Coke in Tomorrowland, and a Coke Zero Sugar at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at both Disneyland park in California and Magic Kingdom Park in Florida.

They’re all picture perfect, and can be found at many of the outdoor vending and merchandise locations throughout the parks, in addition to a variety of Coca-Cola fountain beverages available at all of our restaurants and quick-service locations.

So grab a friend and share a Disney experience together with these fun – and refreshing! – new “Share a Coke” bottles.

May 8, 2018
Unions at Disneyland Are Putting ‘Living Wage Ordinance’ On Anaheim Ballot

Unions representing Disneyland have band together in an effort to gather enough signatures to put a ballot measure before Anaheim voters that would require Disneyland to pay the resort workers a “living wage.”

The coalition is made up of 11 labor unions and they have been pushing for higher wages at Disneyland Resort and nearby hotels. They says they plan to present a petition with about 20,000 signatures to the Anaheim city clerk’s office this morning.

The measure would end up on the November ballot if enough signatures are verified and would ask voters to require Disney and other large Anaheim employers that accept city subsidies to pay workers a minimum of $15 an hour starting Jan. 1, 2019. Salaries would then rise $1 an hour every Jan. 1 through 2022. Once the wages reach $18 an hour, annual raises would then be based on the cost of living.

The petition drive was launched by a coalition of employee unions shortly after a survey — that found that 73% of Disney employees who were questioned said they don’t earn enough to pay for such basic expenses as rent, food and gas — was released in February. It also found that 11% of resort employees have been homeless or have not had a place of their own in the last two years.

The survey was conducted by the Economic Roundtable, a nonprofit research organization in Los Angeles, and the Urban & Environmental Policy Institute at Occidental College.

To qualify for the November ballot, the unions needed to collect the signatures of 10%, or 13,150, of the voters in Anaheim. The coalition of unions says it deployed at least 50 volunteers each day since April 12 to collect the 20,000 signatures.

Disney officials have said that the average annual pay for hourly workers at the resort is $37,000, which calculates to about $17.80 an hour.

May 1, 2018
Disneyland After Dark Announces Second Star Wars-Themed Celebration on May 9
Exciting news Star Wars fans! Due to unprecedented demand for the Disneyland After Dark – Star Wars Nite event Disney has added a second celebration of Star Wars on May 9!

Guests at this after-hours event will once again have special access to Disneyland park to celebrate a galaxy far, far away. You’re also encouraged to come dressed in favorite Star Wars attire!

This next Star Wars-themed celebration will give you a chance to experience many of the same offerings from the first Star Wars Nite event, including:
- After-hours access to Disneyland park, with mix-in access beginning at 6 p.m.
- Special entertainment, including a galactic dance party and character encounters!
- Themed décor and immersive Star Wars-themed photo opportunities.
- Specialty food and beverage offerings.
- Commemorative lanyard, event credential and unlimited downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken during the event.
Additionally, they will be adding new experiences for this second celebration of Star Wars, which will include:
- - Opportunity to be among the first to purchase Solo: A Star Wars Story pins (quantities are limited).
  - An additional Star Wars-themed photo opportunity.
  - Acme Archives Limited artist showcase and signing.
  - Book signing for “It’s Your Universe” (quantities are limited).
As a reminder, beginning May 4, all Disneyland park guests will be able to enjoy these new and returning Star Wars experiences:
- “March of First Order” – Captain Phasma guides a squad of First Order stormtroopers through Tomorrowland in a dramatic show of force.
- Encounter Rey – Meet the Resistance’s newest hero at Star Wars Launch Bay.
- Hyperspace Mountain – This popular transformation of Space Mountain returns!
A limited quantity of tickets will be available starting May 1.
May 1, 2018