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  • Disneyland is Not Moving to Texas from California Despite Rumor

    Disneyland is Not Moving to Texas from California Despite Rumor

    The rumors about Disneyland leaving California for Texas are not true despite a rumor that has gained traction online.

    A satirical website called UncleWalts.com reported on Aug. 31 that the theme park would be relocating to Texas and noted that the new location would be revealed soon.

    The terms of use on the website clearly state that the website is satirical and has no basis in fact.

    UncleWalts.com also reported that SeaWorld San Diego would be relocating to San Antonio on Sunday – another fictitious rumor.

  • New Funko Pops Inspired by Disneyland 65th Anniversary

    New Funko Pops Inspired by Disneyland 65th Anniversary

    Disney and Funko just released a huge collection of Pop figures to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Disneyland’s 1955 grand opening.

    The collection of anniversary Pop figures includes some fantastic Pop Towns and exclusives. What’s more, the six Pop Train figures in the lineup can be connected to form a large display piece.

    Many of the Pop figures are already sold out on their website, but you may be able to still find some of them on Amazon and a few exclusive websites as you can see below:

  • Disney Releases Uniform Coronavirus Face Masks for Park Employees

    Disney Releases Uniform Coronavirus Face Masks for Park Employees

    Disney Parks has debuted matching face masks for it’s U.S. theme park employees as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

    Designed in partnership across the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World costuming teams – these face coverings were developed remotely through a bi-coastal effort between cast members at both resorts.

    “Over the past several months, we’ve spent significant time and brainpower to provide our cast members with face coverings that are both functional and comfortable, and I’m proud of the incredible results,” said Dr. Pamela Hymel, Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer. “They fit well, feel great and can last for more than 50 washes.”

    Drawing from their own experience, the project stemmed from a need for a more unified and breathable face covering. With the full support of their leaders at Disney, this group seized the opportunity to create the unique, reusable face covering, specifically made for cast members at Disneyland and Disney World.

    “The unified design speaks to the fact that we are still one unified Cast, one Disney ‘world,’” shared Yonit Olshan, Costume Designer, Disneyland Resort Costuming. “As a creative team, we gained so much from each other’s experience and exposure to different types of problems and projects.”

    Offered exclusively for cast members in two styles, pleated and contoured, and in multiple sizes, the design team sourced and tested a wide range of fabrics, styles and features with a focus on comfort and function. Both styles feature adjustable spandex over the ears, extended nose pinch to the face, contoured shape under eyes, and lightweight, quick-drying material.

    Drawing inspiration from classic Disney characters, films and television shows, the pattern unifies what every dreamer and cast member have in common – joy, magic, and a little pixie dust. They sparkle with pixie dust and Mickey constellations, recalling that the second star to the right shines in the dreamy night and reminds us to keep wishing upon that evening star.

  • Disney Releases Recipe for Fried Pickles from Carnation Café at Disneyland

    Disney Releases Recipe for Fried Pickles from Carnation Café at Disneyland

    Carnation Café in Disneyland has been serving up their signature deep-fried bites of tart, salty, crunchy pickles since 2012 and now Disney has released the recipe.

    Located right on Main Street, U.S.A, the classic fried pickle recipe from Carnation Café makes the perfect DIY recipe.

    Take a look at the ingredients and instructions below which includes their delicious house-made zesty dipping sauce:

    Fried Pickles from Carnation Café from Disneyland Park
    Makes 1 dozen

    Zesty House Sauce

    • 1 1/2 teaspoons favorite Sriracha sauce
    • 1/2 cup favorite ranch dressing
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
    • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
    • 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
    • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

    Fried Pickles

    • 2 cups canola oil
    • 1/2 cup flour
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
    • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 16-ounce jar of dill pickle spears, about 12 pickles (should be uniform in size; cut in half widthwise, if necessary)

    For Zesty House Sauce:

    1. Combine all ingredients in small mixing bowl, whisking well.
    2. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

    For Pickles:

    1. Using caution, pour oil into large skillet and heat to 365°F.
    2. Place flour in shallow dish.
    3. Whisk eggs until smooth in small mixing bowl. Transfer to another shallow dish.
    4. Mix panko and Parmesan cheese together in another shallow dish.
    5. Lightly dredge each pickle spear in flour.
    6. Add pickle to whisked eggs, tossing gently to coat.
    7. Add pickle to bread crumb mixture to coat.
    8. Place breaded pickle on tray and repeat steps until all pickles are breaded.
    9. Carefully place breaded pickles in skillet and fry until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally.  Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.  Serve immediately with zesty house sauce.
  • Disneyland Pushes Back Its Reopening As Coronavirus Cases Surge In California

    Disneyland Pushes Back Its Reopening As Coronavirus Cases Surge In California

    Disney is delaying the phased reopening of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, the company said on Wednesday.

    The resort, located in Anaheim, California, was set to welcome back guests on July 17 after being closed for months because of the coronavirus pandemic.

    The announcement comes as California has seen a surge in coronavirus cases. The state reported a state record of more than 7,000 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday.

    Disney is now delaying plans to reopen Disneyland and California Adventure in July, saying state guidelines will not be issued soon enough to prepare its parks to welcome back guests.

    “Given the time required for us to bring thousands of cast members back to work and restart our business, we have no choice but to delay the reopening of our theme parks and resort hotels until we receive approval from government officials,” a company statement read.

    Downtown Disney is still scheduled to reopen in Anaheim on July 9 with health and safety precautions in place, according to the company. Disney said Downtown Disney’s reopening had been previously approved under California’s restaurant and retail guidelines for safely reopening.

    “Once we have a clearer understanding of when guidelines will be released, we expect to be able to communicate a reopening date,” the statement said.

  • OFFICAL: Disney’s Splash Mountain to be Re-Themed to the ‘Princess and the Frog’

    OFFICAL: Disney’s Splash Mountain to be Re-Themed to the ‘Princess and the Frog’

    Splash Mountain will be getting a makeover at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Central Florida and Disneyland in California.

    Splash Mountain currently stars the animated characters from “Song of the South,” the 1946 film long criticized for stereotypes of “spiritual” black men and its seemingly nostalgic view of the antebellum South.

    The new theme is inspired by an all-time favorite animated Disney film, “The Princess and the Frog.” The story picks up after the final kiss where guests will join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure – featuring some of the powerful music from the film – as they prepare for their first-ever Mardi Gras performance.

    According to the Disney Parks Blog, the idea for re-theming the 1989 thrill ride started over a year ago but the change also comes at a time when racial tensions are at a high.

    A petition calling for the re-theme went viral earlier this month.

    “Disney parks should be a home for all to enjoy regardless of race, age, whatever your background may be,” the petition said.

  • Disneyland Resort Proposes Plans to Begin Phased Reopening July 9, with Proposed Reopening of Theme Parks July 17

    Disneyland Resort Proposes Plans to Begin Phased Reopening July 9, with Proposed Reopening of Theme Parks July 17

    Sixty-five years to the date after the historic opening of Disneyland park, Disney is planning to open their theme park gates once again on July 17, 2020, welcoming guests back to the Disneyland Resort. 

    Disney Parks, Experiences and Products has announced proposed plans for a phased reopening of the Disneyland Resort. Pending state and local government approvals, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel plan to reopen on July 23, and Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park will plan to reopen on July 17. Additionally, Downtown Disney District will begin reopening on July 9.  

    Because theme park capacity will be significantly limited to comply with governmental requirements and promote physical distancing, the Disneyland Resort will manage attendance through a new theme park reservation system that will require all guests, including Annual Passholders, to obtain a reservation for park entry in advance. Theme park reservations will be subject to availability. More details about this new reservation system will be available soon. At this time, there will also be a temporary pause on new ticket sales and Annual Passport sales and renewals.

    Once approved, the Disneyland Resort will reopen with enhanced health and safety measures. In addition, a Guest Experience Team will be available throughout the parks and Downtown Disney District to assist guests with questions regarding these new policies.

    Certain experiences that draw large group gatherings – such as parades and nighttime spectaculars – will return at a later date. While character meet and greets will be temporarily unavailable, characters will be in the parks in new ways to entertain and delight guests.

    Pending governmental approval, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel and Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa are planned to reopen to guests and members starting on July 23. Plans to support physical distancing as well as increased cleaning measures, along with a number of other health and safety protocols, will be implemented as part of the phased reopening of the hotels and the Vacation Club. 

    Downtown Disney District will begin reopening on July 9 in line with the state’s reopening guidelines, with its unique variety of shopping and dining experiences, including the flagship World of Disney store. With the health of guests and Disney cast members at the forefront of planning, several operational changes will be implemented based on guidance from health authorities to promote physical distancing and cleanliness throughout the Downtown Disney District.

    Additional information on enhanced health and safety measures and operational changes for reopening locations will be shared soon. These policies are under continuous review and are subject to change as the Disneyland Resort monitors conditions and receives guidance from health and government authorities.

    Disneyland holds a special place in the hearts of people around the world. It was created as a place where family members of all ages could have fun together – a place to “leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy.” Sixty-five years later it still is.

  • Disneyland Opens Reservations Beginning July 15

    Disneyland Opens Reservations Beginning July 15

    Disneyland hasn’t yet announced a reopening date, but their website has been updated to reflect reservations are available beginning July 15, 2020.

    Disneyland has been pushing back their available reservation dates month by month and previously opened reservations beginning July 1, but with Disney World officially reopening July 11, hopefully the new reservation availability reflects that a reopening is not too far away.

    New reservations for the Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel are currently available for travel dates on July 15 and later, according to Disneyland website. Take a look below:

    The Disneyland website states:

    • For Guests who are interested in modifying their existing travel dates or making a new reservation for a future vacation, reservations are currently available for travel dates July 15, 2020 and later. As always, Guests are able to modify these bookings if the Disneyland Resort opens before or after that time. Please contact the Walt Disney Travel Company for questions and modifications at (714) 520-5050.

    Under “Room-Only Hotel Reservations” the July 15th date is mentioned again:

    • Disneyland Resort will work with Guests who have Disneyland Resort hotel room reservations that may be impacted by our temporary closure. To provide additional flexibility, we are waiving Disney-imposed change and cancellation fees up to the date of check-in for reservations with arrivals through July 15, 2020. If you are unable to reach us before your check-in date, you will not be penalized or assessed fees for modifying or canceling your Disneyland Resort hotel room reservation after your check-in date.

    The Disneyland website shows all three Disneyland hotels sold out on July 15, but rooms available on July 16 for $428 per night at the Paradise Pier Hotel, $586 at the Disneyland Hotel and $766 at the Grand Californian Hotel.

  • Air Force Thunderbirds Soar Over Disneyland in Salute to Healthcare Workers

    Air Force Thunderbirds Soar Over Disneyland in Salute to Healthcare Workers

    The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds soared over the Disneyland Resort on Friday.

    Six F-16C/D Fighting Falcons flew in formation over Disneyland Resort as a salute to frontline COVID-19 responders in California.

    A spectacular image captured the fighter jets flying over the castle. Take a look below:

    Members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds planned low-flying flight paths over Los Angeles County, Orange County and the Inland as their flashy way of saying thanks. Earlier in the day they buzzed the San Diego area.

    Even though the parks are temporarily closed, Disney still continues to salute those who serve.

  • Disneyland Now Accepting New Reservations Starting July 1 Amid Coronavirus Closure

    Disneyland Now Accepting New Reservations Starting July 1 Amid Coronavirus Closure

    Disneyland Resort has begun accepting new reservations for dates starting July 1, after closing indefinitely amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Disneyland in Anaheim has pushed back the date it will begin accepting reservations for the Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand California Hotel and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. The park said it now will accept reservations on July 1 or later. The previous date was June 1.

    According to the Disneyland website, dining reservations and bookable merchandise experiences at the Disneyland resort are also unavailable until the Anaheim parks set a reopening date.

    Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the theme park has been closed since March 14th. A notice on the Disneyland website disclosed that “a reopening date has not been identified.”

    This also comes after the Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer announced Health Considerations to reopen Disney World & Disneyland.