Category: Disneyland

New Sequinned Candy Corn Minnie Ears Are The Sweetest Halloween Must Have At Disney Parks

Halloween time is upon us at Disney Parks and Disney has released some sweet new Minnie ears to help get you into the spirit! To celebrate the spooky season, Disney Parks has transformed everyone’s favorite Halloween candy into a must-have pair of ears!

That’s right, candy corn inspired Minnie ears have arrived at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort and you can bet they will be selling out as quickly candy disappears from an unattended bowl in front of a house on Halloween.

Disney has already stepped up their ear game this Halloween season with the recent materializing of Haunted Mansion inspired ears as well as the recently released Day of the Dead Minnie ears. And now with this delicious pair of ears you can satisfy your sweet tooth and add to your ever-growing ear collection.

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The sequined ears feature a flashy candy corn bow and the headband features text that reads “I’m just here for the candy.”

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These new sweet ears are available at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World and will set you back $25.

August 26, 2018
2018 Complete Foodie Guide to Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort begins Sept. 7 and there’s even more treats and eats this year than ever. With new items galore and some returning favorites, your 2018 Foodie Guide is finally here! Here’s all the details you need, including where to find all of the scary snacks you could ever want.

Across the resort you’ll see some returning items like the Candy Corn Cotton Candy, which can be found at various outdoor vending carts in both parks, as well as the Bat Cookie, which is flying into Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café at Disney California Adventure park, Market House at Disneyland park, The Coffee House at Disneyland Hotel, and Surfside Lounge at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel.

For all the churro fans out there, get ready to chart your creepy course to try all of these Halloween-themed churros. There are even a couple churro-inspired desserts this year that are sure to satisfy your sweet fang… I mean sweet tooth!

Disneyland Park Churros
- Churros near Big Thunder Mountain – Orange Sugar Churro with Candy Corn Sauce
- Churros near Haunted Mansion – Pumpkin Spice Churro with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Hungry Bear Restaurant – Churro Bites Cereal Sundae with fruit cereal-dusted churros, cereal milk anglaise, strawberry ice cream, and raspberry sauce
- Golden Horseshoe – Churro Sundae with cookie butter gelato garnished with a cinnamon sugar-dusted churro and topped with cajeta and whipped cream
- Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle and Town Square – Maleficent Churro covered with chocolate cookie crumbles blended with colored sugar (you can even add Marshmallow Dip!)
- Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters – Sour Apple Churro (with the option to add Caramel Sauce to this one!)
Disney California Adventure Park Churros
- Willie’s Churros – Purple, Green, and Orange Sugar Churro; Pumpkin Spice Churro
- Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail – S’mores Churro with graham cracker, chocolate chips, and a marshmallow drizzle
- Churros near Goofy’s Sky School – Purple Sugar Churro
- Cozy Cone Motel – Pumpkin Spice Churro with Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce
Now if it’s candy you’re looking for, get your trick-or-treat bags ready for these dressed-up candies. You’ll find these sweets at Pooh Corner and Candy Palace at Disneyland park, Trolley Treats at Disney California Adventure park, and Marceline’s Confectionery at the Downtown Disney District.

Halloween Candy at Disneyland Resort
- Minnie Witch Apple
- Jack Skellington Apple
- Skull Apple
- Evil Queen Apple
- Jack Skellington Cake Pop
- Bat Cake Pop
- Mickey Mouse Mummy Crispy Treat
- Oogie Boogie Crispy Treat
- Maleficent Crispy Treat
- Mummy Marshmallow
- Pumpkin Fudge
In addition to churros and candy, there’s EVEN MORE Halloween-themed bites at both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park. Whether you’re looking for savory or sweet, we’ve got it all—from pumpkin spice beignets and apple pie sundaes to special hot dogs and soups.

Disneyland Park

Red Rose Taverne
- Black Rose Dessert – black truffle mousse with raspberry compote and crunch center with a candy spider
Troubadour Tavern
- Cookie Decorating Kits
Rancho del Zocalo
- Orange Sugar Skull Pot de Crème
- Frozen Abuelita Horchata – frozen Mexican hot chocolate layered with frozen horchata and topped with whipped cream
Café Orleans
- Crab & Corn Chowder
French Market
- Halloween-Themed Dessert Trio – with worms & dirt, salted caramel pudding, and pumpkin pie
- Mansion Spider Bundt Cake – chocolate Bundt cake with green icing and a chocolate spider
Mint Julep Bar
- Pumpkin Spice Mickey Beignets
Bengal Barbecue
- Musubi Special – spiced ham musubi with lemongrass jasmine rice and pineapple teriyaki sauce and served with pickled daikon and carrots topped with furikake flakes
Carnation Café
- Haunted Firehouse Chicken Sandwich – red pepper coulis, white cheese sauce, crispy pancetta, and arugula on yellow sliced bread
Gibson Girl
- Apple Pie á La Mode – vanilla ice cream with warm spiced apples, crumble topping, and caramel drizzle
Jolly Holiday Bakery Café
- Sweet Potato Hand Pie – sweet potato pie filling topped with orange white chocolate glaze and toasted mini-marshmallows
- Cruella de Vil Brownie – brownie in a spotted cup with black dark chocolate mousse, white chocolate mousse, and a Cruella de Vil logo
- Graveyard Cupcake – chocolate cupcake with cherry filling, dark chocolate mousse, Halloween sprinkles, and a chocolate tombstone
- Spice Bundt Cake
- Pumpkin Layered Cheesecake
- Pumpkin Muffin
- Mickey Mummy Macaroon
Refreshment Corner
- Halloween Hot Dog – with spicy meatballs, cheese sauce, and oven-roasted tomatoes
Plaza Inn Restaurant
- Main Street Mickey’s Pound Cake – pound cake filled with blueberry compote and cookie crumbles surrounded by whipped cream and garnished with black sugar and mint
- Halloween Minnie Mouse Cake – cinnamon-praline Bundt cake with an apple center and finished with an orange glaze and sprinkles
Galactic Grill
- Spider Parfait – chocolate cake, vanilla and chocolate pudding, and a thick layer of ganache
Alien Pizza Planet
- Cosmic Chili Pasta – pinwheel pasta, chili, cheese, and green onion
- Alien Spider Parfait – chocolate cake, vanilla and chocolate pudding, and a thick layer of ganache
Disney California Adventure Park

Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café
- Sleepy Hollow Cupcake – red velvet cupcake with Headless Horseman chocolate piece
Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream
- Purple, Orange, Green, and Black Sprinkles to Dip
- Spider Silk Macaron Sandwich – black macaron with charcoal-tart cherry spun ice cream topped with popping candy and raspberry sauce
- Bat Wing Raspberry Sundae – white chocolate raspberry swirl ice cream with raspberry splatter, red sprinkles, whipped cream, and bat wing cookie
Mortimer’s Market and Boudin Bread Cart
- Mickey Bread with Fangs
Smokejumpers Grill
- Green Apple Spell Lemonade – lemonade with sour green apple syrup, cherry popping pearls, and raspberry sauce
Pacific Wharf Café
- Pumpkin Bread Pudding
- Mickey Bread with Fangs
- Bacon Cheddar Ale Soup
Pacific Wharf Beer Truck
- Karl Strauss Oktoberfest Beer
Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
- Anti Vampire Pizza – roasted garlic sauce, marinated chicken smoked gouda, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and a tomato-harissa sauce drizzle
Bayside Brews
- ACE Pumpkin Hard Cider
- Karl Strauss Oktoberfest Beer
Corn Dog Castle
- Spicy Pepper Jack Dog – dipped in corn batter, drizzled with blackberry sauce, and topped with sweet pineapple salsa, pickled serranos, and crushed cheese puffs
Award Wieners
- Pumpkin Spice Funnel Cakes Fries (starting mid-September) – funnel fries dusted with pumpkin spice sugar, pumpkin spice sauce, and pumpkin spice whipped cream
- Cookies and Cream Funnel Cake Fries – funnel fries dusted with crushed chocolate cream cookies and topped with cream cheese, chocolate cream cookie pieces, and whipped cream
- Anaheim Brewery Oktoberfest Beer
- Oktoberfest Dog – kielbasa sausage topped with caramelized onions, sauerkraut, Oktoberfest beer cheese, and green onions
Schmoozies
- Croissant Donut – filled with peanut butter and jelly
- Caramel Apple Smoothie – apple, caramel, and ice cream
- Whoopie Pie – filled with espresso chip ice cream
Hollywood Lounge
- Bone Chilling Apple Cider (non-alcoholic)
- Spitfire Cider – apple cider with cinnamon whiskey
- Stone Vengeful Spirit IPA
- Elsyian the Great Pumpkin Imperial Ale
- Ballast Point Dead Ringer Oktoberfest Lager
- Mystical Michelada
- Sour Apple Slush with Vodka
- Green Apple Slush (non-alcoholic)
- Supernatural Spirit – cotton candy lemonade with vodka
- Ghoulish Delight (non-alcoholic) – cotton candy lemonade
- Pizza Port Graveyard’s Pale Ale
Studio Catering Truck
- Fire Dragon Tacos – pork belly tacos with kimchi slaw, Korean BBQ sauce, and Sriracha crema
Flo’s V8 Café
- Candy Cone Pie – cream pie with vanilla, butterscotch, and white chocolate pudding
- Pumpkin Spice Shake
Cozy Cone Motel
- Slow-Burnin’ Mac and Cheese Cone – fresh-cooked pasta with spicy red pepper cheese sauce topped with crushed chile-cheese puffs and served in a bread cone
- “Spokey”-Cone Macaron – filled with marshmallow buttercream and candy corn
Hyperion Cart
- ACE Hard Pumpkin Cider
- Sam Adam’s Oktoberfest
August 23, 2018
Disney Parks Moms Panel Kicks Off 2019 Search Sept. 5

Calling all vacationers who know a thing or two about the power of magic: The Disney Parks Moms Panel is looking for you! Entering its 12^th year, the search for next the Disney Parks Moms Panel will be open Sept. 5-12, 2018.

All park-savvy Disney buffs are invited to apply for a coveted spot to serve on the popular online forum. Disney welcomes dads, moms, in-the-know family members and anyone who feels they’ve spent as much time at a Disney park as Mickey Mouse himself to apply for a chance to be a part of the magic.

The Disney Parks Moms Panel is an online resource comprised of everyday parents, grandparents and even adults without kids who share first-hand advice with those planning a Disney vacation, while offering personal guidance on any and all topics surrounding Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club and beyond. The panel offers recommendations on vacation “musts” and information on a variety of Disney experiences and activities, such as identifying the most incredible experiences for toddlers at Disneyland Resort’s new Pixar Pier, recommendations on what to order at Woody’s Lunch Box in the newly opened Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort, or how to uncover the best snorkeling spots on Disney Cruise Line’s private island, Castaway Cay. New this year, the Disney Parks Moms Panel will be more accessible than ever with answers optimized for search engines and home assistant devices – a first for Disney Parks and Resorts – allowing the panelists to reach even more Disney guests around the world.

“My passion for creating epic Disney getaways led me to the Disney Parks Moms Panel,” said Jerry M., one of the Disney dads on the panel. “The magic of the Disney Parks Moms Panel is our collective experience and our diverse backgrounds coming together that make this panel so informative. Our mission is to be everyone’s trusted guides when it comes to planning a Disney vacation, offering heartfelt advice from our own experiences. Together, as a panel, we’ve just about done it all!”

“It is truly rewarding to see Disney guests come together and share their personal stories and experiences in an effort to help others plan a memorable Disney vacation,” said Leanne O’Regan, Director of Public Relations for Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products. “For 12 years, the Disney Parks Moms Panel has helped millions of people around the world plan outstanding Disney vacations with over 250,000 questions and answers available at any given time, all thanks to the impressive group of panelists who are chosen each year. We encourage those who have a passion for sharing their knowledge on all things Disney Parks to be our guest and apply to the 2019 Disney Parks Moms Panel!”

How to Apply

Applications for the 2019 Disney Parks Moms Panel will be accepted from noon EDT on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, through noon EDT on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. To apply, visit www.momspanelsearch.com. The application process includes a series of short-answer questions, a brief video submission and a phone interview over three rounds. The 2019 Disney Parks Moms Panelists will be announced in January. Applicants selected must be available to attend a training session at Walt Disney World Resort from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, 2018. Panelists are selected based on their wealth of Disney knowledge, as well as their ability to communicate authentic answers to those seeking assistance for their upcoming trips.

August 22, 2018
Oogie Boogie Popcorn Buckets are Back at Disney Parks For Halloween With Other Novelty Collectables

Calling all ghouls and ghosts who love Disney-themed food novelties – Halloween is almost here for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, and the Oogie Boogie Premium Popcorn Buckets are back at Disney Parks along with a whole new set of novelty items for you to enjoy!

Yes it glows and it’s actually filled with yummy popcorn. Last year the glow in the dark Oogie Boogie cost about $15 and are sure to be a fast sell out again. This is all we want for Christmas (and Halloween)! Take a look at the savory and scary souvenir:

This popular popcorn bucket along with other halloween themed novelties are available at various times throughout the Halloween season, you never know when they will materialize and they sell out fast, so be on the lookout and keep this guide handy during your search!

Next up is the Happy Halloween 2018 Base Popcorn Bucket –this year’s design features Mickey and Minnie all decked out in their Halloween best as well as Chip and Dale as adorable little bats! A similar design is featured on the Happy Halloween 2018 Base Travel Mug. The base popcorn bucket can be found at various popcorn locations across Disneyland park at Disneyland Resort and Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. The base travel mug will be available as a non-refillable mug available across Disneyland Resort, while the base travel mug at Walt Disney World Resort will be available as a refillable mug (only refillable for the duration of your stay) available at all resort hotels across property.

Here’s one you’ll find only available at Disney California Adventure park at Disneyland Resort! This Base Popcorn Bucket also features everyone’s favorite villain from “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” and even a familiar Headless Horseman. You’ll find this base popcorn bucket at the Buena Vista, Grizzly Peak, Pixar Pier, and Hyperion Popcorn Carts.

Double, double toil and trouble – get ready to cast some spells, brew a potion, and make that delicious popcorn disappear with the new Cauldron Premium Popcorn Bucket. Starting mid-September, this light-up bucket will be available at Disneyland park at Disneyland Resort and all four parks and Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort! And it even features a Hidden Mickey … but you’ll have to find that one on your own!

The Poison Apple Glow Cube is also back again this year in three different colors! You’ll find this spooky light-up cube floating in specialty drinks on both coasts. At Walt Disney World Resort, get the Green Poison Apple Glow Cube at AbracadaBar at Disney’s BoardWalk or Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs. At Disneyland Resort, you’ll find Green and Red Poison Apple Glow Cubes at various locations throughout Disneyland Resort. But there’s also a new color this year – a Purple Poison Apple Glow Cube! This one is available exclusively at Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure park.

If the cube just isn’t enough, though, you can get the Green Poison Apple Stein! You’ll find it throughout Disneyland Resort as well as various outdoor vending locations throughout Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort.

The Headless Horseman Straw Clip returns this year as well. You’ll find him galloping around at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort and throughout the Disneyland Resort!

Get ready to burn rubber with the Tire Pumpkin Straw – the ultimate “Haul-o-ween” novelty. Inspired by Halloween at Cars Land, you’ll find this light-up straw at the Cozy Cone Motel and Flo’s V8 Café at Disney California Adventure park. And what’s more – they’ve driven on over to Walt Disney World Resort too! Find them at various quick-service locations throughout Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

Remember – these amazingly spooktacular Halloween novelties are quite popular and are only available while supplies last! These novelty items will be available at various times throughout September and October at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort begins August 17. Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort begins September 7.

August 9, 2018
Disneyland Agrees To Pay Its Workers $15 an Hour

Disneyland has agreed to raise the minimum wage for employees at its California theme park to $15 an hour.

A lengthy labor battle over pay at Disney’s Anaheim resort is ended with the agreement. Unions representing nearly 10,000 Disneyland workers accepted Disney’s three-year contract to raise starting hourly wages to $15 an hour beginning next year.

Disneyland Resort announced the 40 percent increase last Thursday and says it will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2019. As part of a deal with labor unions, the resort says it will immediately increase the current minimum of $11 an hour to $13.25. It’ll be at $15.45 in 2020.

The deal affects more than 9,700 employees, including those working in attractions, store operations and costuming, among others. Disney said an employee making $11 today would earn an additional $8,000 a year.

Disneyland President Josh D’Amaro says in a statement that the resort is paying workers $15 an hour three years ahead of a new California law requiring workers be paid that amount. He says that shows the resort’s “commitment and care” for its employees.

July 31, 2018
Cold Treats To Keep You Cool This Summer at Disneyland Resort

When you’re at Disneyland, a cold, sweet treat is the best way beat the heat and there are plenty of treats to cool off with around every corner. Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars, Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Sandwiches, Frozen Bananas, and Strawberry Fruit Bars can be found at ice cream carts and various other locations across the property, and if that’s not enough, I’ve got a whole list of some of my favorite frozen snacks!

Disney California Adventure Park

Drive on down to Radiator Springs to Flo’s V8 Cafe to grab one of Flo’s Classic Shakes available in vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry with “Road Gravel” cookies and cream crumble topping. There’s also the Supercharged Creamy Orange Shake available for the limited-time Pixar Fest. What’s even better? You can even get any of these shakes in a cool souvenir mug!

If you’re over at Pixar Pier, you have to stop by Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats, where you can get non-dairy “It’s Lemon!” soft-serve in a cone! Get it “Snowcapped” with white chocolate topping or try the Pixar Pier Parfait with “It’s Lemon!” soft-serve and blue raspberry swirl.

In Hollywood Land, treat yourself to a delicious fruit smoothie at Schmoozies! Try the Mango Madness, the Berry Schmoozie, or the Strawberry Banana Sensation – YUM! There’s also the Lavender Lemonade Extreme Refresher beverage.

Disneyland Park

Take a trip to Maurice’s Treats in Fantasyland to try the Boysen Apple Freeze or the Red Rose Lemonade Freeze and you’ll be cooled down in no time!

If you’re taking a break in New Orleans Square, stop by the Mint Julep Bar for one of the most popular non-alcoholic drinks at Disneyland – the New Orleans Mint Julep!

Over in Adventureland, who could pass up that classic Pineapple Dole Whip Soft-Serve or Dole Whip Float served at the Tiki Juice Bar? Or if you head over to Bengal Barbecue, you can try the Jungle Julep – a refreshing slush of pineapple, orange, grape, and lemon juices. It’ll make your taste buds roar!

Taking a taxi ride through Toontown? Stop by Clarabelle’s for some soft-serve frozen yogurt. You can even get Mickey and Minnie Sundaes or an Olaf Frozen Lemonade Bar.

Take a rocket to Alien Pizza Planet in Tomorrowland, and you’ll discover Alien Ice slushes, available in sour apple or strawberry – ooooooooooooo that sounds refreshing!

Downtown Disney District

Feelin’ the heat on that shopping spree? Jamba Juice is offering refreshing fruit smoothies with a yummy seasonal favorites like watermelon. Basically, there are TONS of flavors to choose from! You definitely can’t go wrong here as there’s something for everyone.

Stop by the Diggity Dog Cart to cool down with a Frozen Kiwi Strawberry or Blue Raspberry Granita Slush. The Wetzel’s Pretzels Cart next door is serving Frozen Lemonade and Strawberry Lemonade as well!

And finally, jazz up your hot afternoon with a cool non-alcoholic Mint Julep or an Icee at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express.

July 20, 2018
Disneyland Resort Cast Members Annual Canoe Races Tradition Returns

After a two-year hiatus to accommodate work on the Rivers of America, the annual Cast Member Canoe Races have returned! Nearly 70 teams from around the Walt Disney Company rising early for the pre-park opening dash around the river participated in the event.

The canoe races began in 1963 when a challenge was set forth between the Frontierland cast and Adventureland cast, igniting a tradition that has spread to the Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Resort Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.

Being a cast member at the Disneyland Resort is a special experience with a long and rich history of traditions and exclusive opportunities that are unlike anything else. However, ask any cast member who’s worked here for several decades what the must-do cast-exclusive event is, and nearly all will tell you without hesitation, it’s the Canoe Races.

“This brings the cast together in a way no other event can,” said Cast Activities Program Manager Rick Henson, who began his Disney career as a merchandise host at the Disneyland Hotel 37 years ago, and has helped oversee the Canoe Races for the last 16 years. “I’ve had cast members tell me how they heard about the races before they started working here, and it was so special once they became a cast member to be able to form a team. I’m honored to be the person who gets to put on these races and keep the tradition alive.”

While Canoe Races represent the long legacy of cast traditions, newer cast-exclusive opportunities that promote wellness and healthy living have also become popular annual events, including Sunrise Yoga at Sleeping Beauty Castle and the Cast Member, Friends and Family 5K, which took place Saturday, July 14.

Tim Sullivan is the Fitness Program Manager in charge of coordinating the early morning run through the parks, and says these events serve as a kind of family reunion for cast members.

“We have so many cast members that have been working here for a number of years,” says Tim, who himself is a 22-year Disneyland Resort veteran, starting his career as a Jungle Cruise Skipper. “It’s so fun to see them run into each other and talk about where they are now in their professional Disney careers, introduce their families and reminisce about their time together working in the parks. This place means a lot to so many of us, and to be able to have these events in the park, before or after hours is really special.”

Cast members pride themselves on creating happiness – for the guests and for each other – and having opportunities to enjoy the Disneyland Resort in unique and exclusive ways is one longstanding tradition that will always be a special part of being a cast member.

July 18, 2018
Happy Birthday Disneyland! The “Happiest Place on Earth” Celebrates 63 Years of Magic

On this day in 1955, the “Happiest Place on Earth” opened its doors for the first time and now Disneyland celebrates its 63rd anniversary!

The original Disney theme park celebrates another year during its first-ever Pixar Fest. The “Happiest March on Earth” included 63 Disney characters, Dapper Dans barbershop quartet, and the Disneyland Resort Ambassadors marching down Main Street U.S.A.

Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955 to over 31,000 specially invited guests, including; Art Linkletter, Ronald Reagan, Bob Cummings, the Mouseketeers, Frank Sinatra, California Governor Goodwin J. Knight and Walt Disney who uttered the immortal words, “To all who come to this happy place, welcome…”

When the theme park opened it was hailed by many as the eighth wonder of the world and admission was $1 including tax for adults and 50 cents for children under 12. To take in all the attractions at Disneyland guests, priced at 15 to 50 cents, it cost an adult $8.70 and a child $5.15.

It was broadcasted on ABC and it was the biggest live telecast to date! The following day, Disneyland officially opened to the public. Disneyland, located in Anaheim, California on what used to be a 160-acre orange orchard, cost $17 million to build. The original park included Main Street, Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland.

July 17, 2018
7 Ways to Stay Cool While Exploring the Disneyland Resort

With temperatures heating up in Southern California, you may be looking for a few cool tips to beat the heat during your summer visit to the Disneyland Resort. Here are my favorite experiences and attractions to enjoy during the toasty summer months.

Take in a Show – With favorites like “Disney Junior Dance Party!” or “Frozen – Live at the Hyperion” at Disney California Adventure park and Mickey and the Magical Map at Disneyland park, escape the sun and take a rest while enjoying these immersive shows featuring some of your favorite Disney characters and stories.

Cruise Around – Catch a ride aboard your choice of resort transportation: Red Car Trolley, Disneyland Monorail, Main Street Vehicles or Disneyland Railroad. Not only are these short rides ideal to rest your feet, but they are also great to catch the sights from a different perspective!

Cross Paths with Characters – Choose the Light Side or Dark Side as you step into Star Wars Launch Bay at Disneyland park to meet characters like Rey or Kylo Ren. At Disney California Adventure park, encounter Arendelle sisters at Anna & Elsa’s Royal Welcome. These character experiences offer a cool indoors escape. Be sure to check the Entertainment times guide upon your arrival, as encounter times are subject to change.

Journey Under the Sea – Get ready to dive into the ocean at Disney California Adventure park. Join Nemo and friends at Turtle Talk with Crush, then experience magical moments on The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure.

Break for Bowling – Take a break from the theme parks and head to Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Downtown Disney District for a bite and some bowling! The 40,000-square-foot restaurant serves delicious fare in a mod setting.

Set out on an Adventure – Journey over to Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island in Disneyland park for an afternoon of exploring! Soaring trees and mysterious caves dot the island’s landscape, providing a leisurely (and cool) stroll.

Get Soaked – Of course, there is nothing like cooling off on a warm day on a water attraction like Splash Mountain in Disneyland park or Grizzly River Run in Disney California Adventure park.

Lastly, be sure to maximize your day with Disney MaxPass. You’ll not only get unlimited PhotoPass downloads for the day, but also have the convenience of digital Disney FASTPASS selections on your mobile device–allowing you to avoid the lines and beat the heat!

July 13, 2018
Snapchat Brings Augmented Reality Filters To Disney Parks

Snapchat is partnering with Disney as well as other theme parks as part of a larger effort by Snapchat to bring its reality-altering lenses to theme parks around the world. Snapchat users can now add Disney-themed augmented reality lenses to enhance their Disney vacations.

If you use Snapchat, then you already love using filters to change your appearance and now at Disneyland, Disney World and other Disney parks around the world, Snapchatters can now turn themselves into Mickey and Minnie Mouse with special filters.

Though Snapchat made the announcement just last week, the filters have already been live at the parks for several months and are extremely popular. Even celebrities have been using the filters to enhanced their Disney trips as you can see in Kim Kardashian West’s post below where she applies the app’s Mickey Mouse filter with her son Saint, while riding King Arthur’s Carrousel.

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Once inside Disney Parks, Snapchatters will gain access to the special lenses in the Snapchat filter carousel.

“We love working with our partners Disney,” said Snap Inc. VP Ben Schwerin, “to create augmented-reality experiences that allow our users to connect with some of their favorite characters in a totally new way.”

“Our fans are loving the Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Snapchat lenses, which is just one of the many ways we are using the growing popularity of mobile technology to take the guest experience to the next level,” added a spokesperson from Disney Parks. “Along with offerings like the all-new Play Disney Parks app, we can’t wait to use this amazing technology to connect Disney Parks guests with even more of their favorite characters and stories.”

July 9, 2018