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  • BREAKING: Disney Reveals Opening Date for New Marvel Land at Disneyland

    BREAKING: Disney Reveals Opening Date for New Marvel Land at Disneyland

    Disney has just announced that Avengers Campus—an entirely new land dedicated to discovering, recruiting and training the next generation of heroes—will open July 18, 2020 at the Disneyland Resort!

    And that’s only the beginning… today they are also unveiling their new attraction’s name, exciting casting news, rich details about the land itself and brand-new artist concept renderings.

    Avengers Campus invites you to team up with the Avengers and their allies in a fully immersive land at Disney California Adventure park. Avengers Campus is comprised of several heroic locations—each hosted by a different Super Hero or their ally—to share their unique powers, technology and knowledge with recruits. Take a look below at all the details:

    Sling webs with Spider-Man

    The first key location, the Worldwide Engineering Brigade—also known as WEB—is home to the first Disney ride-through attraction to feature a favorite neighborhood her: Spider-Man. This new family-friendly attraction, WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, invites guests to put their web-slinging skills to the test.

    The innovative technology adapted specifically for this attraction includes a seamless blend of 3D and new interface, which allows guests to go on a mission and experience what it’s like to have super powers and sling webs alongside Spider-Man.

    WEB is all about how bright young innovators like Peter Parker are inventing new technologies that let all of us become Super Heroes. Being able to authentically represent Peter’s character was a critical element to our story, and thanks to our Studio partners, I’m excited to share that Tom Holland will reprise his role as part of this attraction experience. It was an honor to get to work with Tom, and I can’t wait for guests to experience the amazing talent, humor, and heart he’s bringing to this attraction when it opens this summer.

    “Suit up” with the latest gear, including Spider-Bots from WEB

    The WEB Suppliers store is where you will find the latest WEB inventions, including interactive Spider-Bots much like the ones you will see in the new attraction, WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure. Each Spider-Bot has a remote control, and all eight articulated legs move forward and backward. Best of all, you can tap into your inner WEB inventor by customizing your Spider-Bot with tactical upgrades to harness the powers and styles of favorite Super Heroes, including Black Panther, Iron Man and Black Widow, as well as Ant-Man and The Wasp. 

    Other must-have items at WEB Suppliers include a specially-designed backpack to carry Spider-Bots when they are not in action, Spider-Man light goggles, a take-home spider web kit and Funko Pop! vinyl figurines of Spider-Man and Iron Man.

    Nearby, the Campus Supply Pod is the place to power up with official Avengers Campus gear, including performance fleece hoodies and tees, headwear, drinkware and other Super Hero supplies.

    Enjoy tiny treats and big bites

    When it’s time to take a break from the heroics, three new dining spots at Avengers Campus will offer dishes that are rich in both flavor and storytelling.

    Pym Test Kitchen is a food innovation science lab where the food and drinks tell a story. Just as Ant-Man and The Wasp use “Pym Particles” to grow and shrink just about anything, Pym Technologies applies this innovative science to the creation of shareable bites, inventive-sized entrees and sweet treats. You will be able to taste-test such items as the Impossible™ plant-based large and micro meatballs with pasta, or the “Pym-ini,” a panini served by the slice or as a long, multi-portion sandwich. 

    Adjacent to the Pym Test Kitchen, an oversized beer can overhead signals that grown-up beverage tastings are available at Pym Tasting Lab. Adults can order a craft beer, ranging from a blood orange hefeweizen to an amber lager or try one of the Pym Research Staff’s Pym Particle-infused cocktail experiments.

    Next, the Avengers have invited the crew of their favorite “shawarma joint” in New York, the Shawarma Palace, to open a second location at the Campus. Enjoy favorite shawarma-inspired snacks at this food cart, which is decked out with memorabilia since the Shawarma Palace owners are huge Avenger fans. Lastly, Taneleer Tivan did not limit his collection to lovable misfits; he is also curating a weird and wonderful menu of intergalactic eats at the Terran Treats food cart near Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! 

    Team up with the Guardians of the Galaxy

    Speaking of, we will continue to celebrate Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!, the fan-favorite attraction that opened in 2017, as one of the anchor attractions of Avengers Campus. This rockin’ adventure blasts you straight into the “Guardians of the Galaxy” story, alongside characters from the blockbuster films and comics. As you help Rocket bust his pals out of the Collector’s Fortress, you will experience raucous mayhem, music inspired by the soundtracks from the movies and thrilling free-fall drop sequences!

    Encounter a formidable villain in a land full of heroes

    Last but certainly not least, throughout Avengers Campus, Super Heroes will come to life in ways that are more exciting than ever. You may have heroic encounters with Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Black Widow, Doctor Strange, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Black Panther, the Dora Milaje, Thor and even villains like Loki. We’re excited to also share that Ant-Man and The Wasp will be making their first appearances in the park, and Iron Man himself will be debuting his new armor in Avengers Campus: the Mark 80.

    You may even have the chance to witness Spider-Man swinging into action high above Avengers Campus with gravity-defying, acrobatic feats never seen before in a Disney theme park.

    At a nearby ancient sanctum, Doctor Strange will train recruits in the mystic arts by bringing this ancient sanctum to life with powerful spells. At night, the area glows even more vividly with majestic colors and lights, pulsating with mystic energy.

    Finally, every hero needs a formidable villain to fight… the villainous Taskmaster, who will have a role in the upcoming film “Black Widow,” will be seen for the first time at a Disney park at Avengers Campus. Taskmaster’s abilities include photographic reflexes. Taskmaster can replicate Super Hero moves, making this new villain a balanced foe for the Campus heroes.

  • First Look: Mickey Mouse Leading ‘Magic Happens’ Parade, Debuting Feb. 28 at Disneyland Park

    First Look: Mickey Mouse Leading ‘Magic Happens’ Parade, Debuting Feb. 28 at Disneyland Park

    In just a few weeks, the all-new “Magic Happens” parade will delight guests at Disneyland park, revealing its stunning floats, beloved Disney characters, artistic costumes and energetic musical score and Disney has released a first look of Mickey Mouse leading the parade!

    In the parade’s whimsical opening sequence, Mickey Mouse sports an all-new sorcerer-inspired costume and leads the way, gliding along on glistening swirls of magic that emerge from a giant, 15-foot tall iridescent magical hat.

    This incredible daytime spectacular celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. To learn more about this show-stopping introduction, watch the video below!

    To help Mickey open this stunning parade are Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto and Chip ‘n Dale, along with a group of eclectic and contemporary dancers.  These performers, known as “magic makers,” represent stylized aspects of “Disney magic” – from beauty to strength and everything in between. Magic is there any time a pumpkin becomes a carriage, or a sword is plucked from a stone.

    For more details on this exciting, new parade, check out our “sneak peek” story on Disney Dorks. Stay tuned for a few more exciting details to share before “Magic Happens” debuts on February 28!

  • New ‘Magic Happens’ Minnie Ears Coming to Disneyland with Whimsical Merchandise Set

    New ‘Magic Happens’ Minnie Ears Coming to Disneyland with Whimsical Merchandise Set

    The countdown to “Magic Happens” is on at Disneyland park! The new day-time parade debuts on Feb. 28 and celebrates moments of magic from your favorite Disney and Pixar stories and Disneyland is releasing new Minnie Ears and other merchandise inspired by the parade.

    You can share the magic with your very own “Magic Happens” ear headband and don the sequin ears as you experience the wonder of magical moments heading down Main Street, U.S.A.

    As you get ready to experience this spectacular parade, take a sneak peek below at the whimsical merchandise coming to Disneyland park:

    Also, the enchanting purple and gray “Magic Happens” baseball-style shirt is essential to celebrating the magic of Mickey Mouse!

    As you see the fabulous floats, whimsical costumes and your favorite Disney characters glide by, enjoy your favorite beverage in the “Magic Happens”-themed sipper. A sorcerer hat tops this fantastical sipper, which is inspired by the one-and-only Mickey Mouse!

    After experiencing “Magic Happens,” you’ll want a keepsake that will always remind you that you don’t need wings to fly, shooting stars exist and magic doesn’t end at midnight. Pick up a Mickey Mouse-shaped light-up ornament that celebrates the power of imagination! You can also expand your pin collection with the official “Magic Happens” pin! 

    These magical items will be available throughout Disneyland park starting Feb. 28! Head over to the Emporium and Disney Showcase on Main Street, U.S.A. to bring these whimsical items home!

  • Disney Now Selling $11 Star Wars Spork at Disneyland

    Disney Now Selling $11 Star Wars Spork at Disneyland

    After being removed, the uniquely themed space sporks used in Docking Bay 7 at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge are back, but this time you’ll have to fork over $11 to take it home this time.

    When Galaxy’s Edge opened last May, the spork was available for guests dining at the restaurant, but after so many went missing and ended up on eBay, they were replaced with regular silverware.

    You can find it listed under cargo on the online menu and now they even come with a Galaxy Edge-themed travel bag as you can see in the post below:

    Apparently they were so popular since their introduction that some guests were taking them, then posting on social media about their new souvenirs as well, but now you can buy them without the five-finger discount.

    Available for $10.99, you can now take this galactic collectible home with you after your trip to the West Coast Batuu.

  • Pink’s Daughter Rocks ‘Punk Rock Princess’ Makeover During Disneyland Visit

    Pink’s Daughter Rocks ‘Punk Rock Princess’ Makeover During Disneyland Visit

    Singer Pink‘s and husband Carey Hart recently visited Disneyland and their kids went all out on their ensembles. Pink’s 8-year-old daughter Willow even rocked a punk rock inspired princess get up!

    During her outing, the proud mom of two shared a super cute photo of Willow and 3-year-old Jameson. In the snap, Pink’s little bundles of joy can be seen posing in their Disney-themed ensembles.

    Jameson dressed up as Woody from Toy Story and Willow looked stunning in a Cinderella costume and she added a bit of edge to it with a thick black choker necklace as you can see in the post below:

    “Proud Mama. 🥰,” Pink, 40, captioned the sweet sibling image, joking of Willow, “Why does she look like she works there though? She legit looks like she’s being paid for this photo #ilovedisney.”

    Another snapshot posted to the singer’s Instagram account gave a close-up of her daughter’s final lookafter she received the Punk Rock Princess Makeover at the park’s children’s salon Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique — complete with the side of her head shaved as you can see in the post below:

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    Bibbity Bobbity Boo. #mypunkrockprincess

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    The doting dad was also low key for the outing, rocking a chino Dickie pant, Fox Racing hoodie and a black pair of sunglasses.

  • Earn Special Pins by Unlocking Achievements at Galaxy’s Edge with the Play Disney Parks App

    Earn Special Pins by Unlocking Achievements at Galaxy’s Edge with the Play Disney Parks App

    Through the Play Disney Parks app you can use your Star Wars: Datapad to interact with droids, scan cargo crates, or choose to support the Resistance or First Order when taking on jobs in Galaxy’s Edge, but did you know your datapad can also help you experience your own Star Wars story by collecting rankings and digital achievements.

    You can commemorate your achievements with three new trading pins that will be available for purchase! Featuring Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and lovable astromech BB-8, these pins are perfect for decorating your backpack, lanyards and more while showing off your achievements from your Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge adventure!

    Beginning January 17, these new pins can be purchased at select locations at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, while supplies last. To earn the digital achievements in the Play Disney Parks app, guests simply need to be logged in, and opted into Bluetooth and Location Services. Then, enter Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to earn the “Black Spire Explorer” achievement, ride Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run to earn the “Flight of the Falcon” achievement and ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance to earn the “Hero of the Resistance” achievement. Once the qualifying achievement has been earned and unlocked in the Play Disney Parks app, guests simply need to show the digital achievement screen to a cast member to purchase the applicable commemorative pin. Take a look below at where you can find the pins:

    Guests at the Disneyland park can purchase these pins at:

    • Little Green Men Store Command in Tomorrowland
    • Westward Ho Trading Company in Frontierland

    Guests visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios can find the pins at:

    • Keystone Clothiers
    • Celebrity 5 & 10

    And if you haven’t already, don’t forget to download the Play Disney Parks app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store before your visit to explore your Star Wars: Datapad in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. In the app, you can also check out specially curated playlists on Apple Music, interactive experiences, Disney trivia and uniquely themed achievements across Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort with the Play Disney Parks app and discover fun for all to enjoy together.

  • NEW Mickey Mouse and Friends Park Icon Loungefly Backpack Now at Disney Parks

    NEW Mickey Mouse and Friends Park Icon Loungefly Backpack Now at Disney Parks

    Loungefly has released a new Mickey Mouse and Friends backpack as part of the Disney Park Life Collection and it is totes adorbs!

    Now you can take Mickey Mouse and friends wherever you go with this mini backpack by Loungefly covered in a retro pattern with stylized character art and park icons to make this a wonderfully whimsical carry-all for everyone.

    In the lively print on this mini backpack by Loungefly, Mickey and Minnie snuggle in a teacup while Donald, Pluto, Goofy, and Chip ‘n Dale see the sights at Walt Disney World Resort as you can see below:

    Don’t let its compact size fool you, it has plenty of space for all your Park visit essentials and it retails for $75.00 at Disney World, Disneyland and shopDisney.

  • R2-D2 Now Gliding Around Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland

    R2-D2 Now Gliding Around Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland

    If you are planning on visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland you’ll encounter plenty of characters from around the galaxy—and now you may even run into R2-D2 gliding around Batuu.

    A resourceful astromech droid, R2-D2 has shown great bravery in rescuing his masters and their friends from many perils. A skilled starship mechanic and fighter pilot’s assistant, he formed an unlikely but enduring friendship with the fussy protocol droid C-3PO.

    If you want to bring a droid companion home with you, head to Droid Depot and build your own! Choose from either an R-series or BB-series as droid parts come and go on conveyor belts. Then, place your finished droid in an activation station to bring them to life.

    Droids can be further customized with personality-affiliation chips, color panels and other accessories. Watch as your droid interacts with other astromech droids, as well as with certain elements throughout Black Spire Outpost. Droid Depot offers advance reservations up to 60 days in advance and are available via the Disneyland Resort website or the Disneyland app.

    Afterwards, take time to explore the epic land where you can sample galactic food and beverages, enter an intriguing collection of merchant shops and take the controls of the most famous ship in the galaxy aboard another attraction in the land, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. The newest attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, launches at Disneyland park on Jan. 17 after opening Dec. 5, 2019 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. You’ll climb aboard a full-size transport shuttle before being captured by a Star Destroyer and find yourself in the middle of a climactic battle between the dark side of the First Order and the light side of the Resistance. The harrowing adventure blurs the lines between fantasy and reality on a scale never seen before in a Disney attraction.

  • Disneyland Resort Discounted Ticket Offer for Southern California Residents Returns Today

    Disneyland Resort Discounted Ticket Offer for Southern California Residents Returns Today

    Disneyland is ringing in 2020 with a new deal on multi-day tickets. The resort is offering residents in Southern California and Northern Baja California the chance to purchase discounted multi-day tickets. This year’s deal is a three-day, one park per day ticket for $199.

    That works out to $67 per day, and is about $100 less than the normal cost for adults.  It’s also well below the cost of single-day, one park per day tickets, which currently range from $104 to $149.

    Take a look below for full details including a new deal for “kids everywhere” who are between 3 and 9 years old:

    Special Ticket Offer for Southern California Residents

    For a limited time, Southern California residents can visit the Disneyland Resort theme parks for $67 per day with the purchase of a three-day, one-park per day ticket. Park Hopper options also are available. The tickets are available for purchase through May 18, 2020. Eligible guests may purchase up to five tickets per person, per day, and prices are the same for adults and children. This special ticket also includes one Magic Morning,** which gives admission to select attractions on select days at Disneyland park one hour before the park opens to the general public. Southern California residents may redeem their tickets on any three separate days through May 21, 2020.

    Special Ticket Offer for Kids Everywhere

    For families visiting from outside of Southern California, there’s a special value for kids. For a limited time, guests can save on Disneyland Resort park tickets for children ages 3 to 9 for $67 per day with the purchase of a three-day, one-park per day ticket. Park Hopper options also are available. The tickets are available for purchase through May 18, 2020. Guests may purchase up to eight tickets per person, per day. This special ticket also includes one Magic Morning, which gives admission into select attractions on select days at Disneyland park one hour before the park opens to the general public. This three-day ticket expires 13 days after first use or on May 21, 2020, whichever occurs first.

    With your park admission, enjoy these thrilling and distinctly Disney experiences, which are must-do’s in 2020:

    • Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance: The newest attraction inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge debuts at Disneyland park on Jan. 17. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance takes you aboard a full-size transport shuttle before you are captured by a Star Destroyer and find yourself in the middle of a climactic battle between the dark side of the First Order and the light side of the Resistance. While you’re on the planet of Batuu in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, sample galactic food and beverages, enter intriguing merchant shops and take the controls of the most famous ship in the galaxy aboard another attraction in the land, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.
    • Lunar New Year: The joyous Lunar New Year celebration commemorates the Year of the Mouse at Disney California Adventure park, Jan. 17 through Feb. 9.  Ring in 2020 with multicultural performances including “Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession,” fun-filled activities, innovative Asian cuisine and themed merchandise inspired by Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures. In honor of Year of the Mouse, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will appear in festive attire. 
    • “Magic Happens”: The all-new “Magic Happens” parade comes to life for guests at Disneyland park beginning Feb. 28. Celebrating awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories, this new daytime parade will feature stunning floats, beautiful costumes, and beloved Disney characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen 2,” “Moana” and “Sleeping Beauty,” plus Disney and Pixar’s “Coco” and more, all led by Mickey Mouse and his pals.
    • Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival: From Feb. 28 through April 21, the popular Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival returns offering festivities for guests of all ages to enjoy. Guests will be able to explore California-inspired cuisine and beverages, tastings and entertainment, plus a wide range of specialty bites along the Festival Marketplace kiosks.

    Save Up to 25 Percent on Select Stays at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort

    Stay and play in the heart of the magicto enjoy special savings with room offers at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort. Hotel guests can save up to 25 percent off select rooms, Sunday-Thursday nights, based upon availability through April 16, 2020. Guests can save up to 20 percent on standard rooms and 25 percent on premium rooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa; up to 20 percent on standard rooms and 25 percent on premium rooms at Disneyland Hotel, and up to 10 percent on standard and premium rooms at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. These room offers may be reserved for stays now through April 16, 2020 when booked by March 16, 2020.Ϯ

    The Hotels of the Disneyland Resort offer easy, convenient access to both parks, with benefits and magical touches that only a Disneyland hotel can provide, including themed room elements, character dining and character wake-up calls by request. Hotel guests can make the most of their time with the Extra Magic Hour (with their valid theme park ticket), which offers park admission to a designated theme park one hour earlier than the general public and is only available for guests who stay at a Disneyland Resort Hotel.

  • New Baby Yoda Spirit Jerseys Taking Disney Parks by Force

    New Baby Yoda Spirit Jerseys Taking Disney Parks by Force

    These are the spirit jerseys you’re looking for! The only thing more popular than spirit jerseys right now is Baby Yoda and now Disney Parks has combined the best of both galaxies with the release of a new Baby Yoda spirit jersey and it is totes adorbs!

    The new spirit jersey is a perfect out of this galaxy shade of green that complements the Mandalorian logo on the back and it sports the cutest image of “The Child” (aka Baby Yoda) on the front.

    The new Baby Yoda spirit Jersey is already taking social media by force as you can see in the post below:

    The character, named simply “The Child” in the new Disney+ series, made a surprise appearance toward the end of the first episode. “Star Wars” fans went wild for the adorable creature, calling it “Baby Yoda” due to its uncanny resemblance to the iconic character Yoda. 

    The new spirit jersey is available at Disneyland and will set you back about $69.99. I can’t wait till these hit the shelves at Disney World!