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  • BREAKING: Shanghai Disneyland Temporarily Closed due to COVID-19 Investigation

    BREAKING: Shanghai Disneyland Temporarily Closed due to COVID-19 Investigation

    Shanghai Disney Resort is under temporary lockdown on Sunday evening as the resort was cooperating with pandemic investigation in another province.

    “We have temporarily suspended entry into Shanghai Disneyland and Disneytown, and some attractions inside the park will also temporarily stop operating. Outdoor entertainment will continue as scheduled,” the resort said in a statement on Sunday.

    The Shanghai government issued an emergency notice on Sunday night, saying all those who had been to the park on October 30-31 must report to their communities and workplaces, and should immediately conduct nucleic acid tests at the nearest medical facilities.

    They should stay at home for at least the first two days, and conduct nucleic acid tests on the first, second, seventh and fourteenth day, according to the notice.

    Guests who are inside the park on Sunday night have to undergo nucleic acid testing at the exit when leaving the resort.

    They will also be required to undergo another nucleic acid test after 24 hours.

    If both tests are confirmed to be negative, then guests will be asked to follow a 12-day self-health monitoring, the resort said.

    Shanghai’s Metro operator also suspended operation at its Disney Resort station on Line 11 by 8:15pm. People are not allowed to enter or exit the station and passengers on the train can not get off. The terminal of the Metro Line 11 will be changed to Kangxin Highway station.

    Source: Shine

  • Pixar releases first trailer for Toy Story Spinoff ‘Lightyear’

    Pixar releases first trailer for Toy Story Spinoff ‘Lightyear’

    Pixar has released the first trailer for Lightyear, the Toy Story spinoff that focuses on the in-universe astronaut that inspired the character of Buzz Lightyear.

    The movie, which is set to release summer 2022, follows the journey of Buzz Lightyear (this time voiced by Chris Evans) as he progresses from a test pilot to a full-blown Space Ranger in Star Command. 

    In the trailer, we see the real Lightyear suit up for what will surely be a dangerous and daring space mission. He boards a space shuttle, with a ground control crew anxiously watching, as it blasts off into the unknown cosmos. To the tune of David Bowie’s “Starman,” Lightyear explores alien planets, learns about space travel from an instructional robot and, finally, gazes up on his iconic green-and-white space suit in the final moments of the trailer. Take a look at the trailer below:

    Annie Award-winning director and veteran Pixar animator Angus MacLane steps into the director’s chair for “Lightyear.” The filmmaker was a co-director on “Finding Dory” but is now making his solo Pixar directorial debut with the “Toy Story” prequel. Galyn Susman (the “Toy Story That Time Forgot” short) is producing.

  • Main Street Electrical Parade Returning to Disneyland

    Main Street Electrical Parade Returning to Disneyland

    Disney Parks just teased that the iconic Main Street Electrical Parade could return to Disneyland Park in the near future.

    In social media posts, Disney released video footage showing one of the illuminated floats accompanied by the parade’s signature soundtrack.

    Then text pops up reading, “To be continued.” Take a closer look below:

    @disneyparks

    Thousands of sparkling lights ✨ #ToBeContinued #Disney #DisneyParks #Disneyland #Magic #Lights

    ♬ original sound – Disney Parks

    The original parade at Disneyland in California ran from 1972 to 1996, and again in limited engagements in 2017 and 2019. The neighboring Disney California Adventure park hosted the parade between 2001 and 2010. Another version, at the Magic Kingdom in Florida’s Walt Disney World Resort, ran between 1977 and 2016, with two major gaps during 1991–1999 and 2001–2010.

  • Danny DeVito Joins the Cast of Disney’s Haunted Mansion Movie

    Danny DeVito Joins the Cast of Disney’s Haunted Mansion Movie

    Danny DeVito has joined the star-studded cast of ‘Haunted Mansion,’ Disney’s ghostly family adventure based on one of the company’s signature theme park rides.

    The movie will follow a mother and son who stumble across a mysterious mansion — and an ensemble of characters that have something to do with it.

    In the movie, Danny DeVito will play a “smug professor,” and that’s all that’s been divulged about his character at this time. Full plot details haven’t been revealed for Haunted Mansion, but per THR, the movie “follows a mother and her son who come across a mansion that is more than it seems while being orbited by various characters key to undressing the spooky mystery.”

    DeVito will be joining LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, and Rosario Dawson for the “Haunted Mansion” film from director Justin Simien (“Bad Hair,” “Dear White People”)

    The film is Disney’s second attempt to adapt the iconic attraction for film, after an unsuccessful attempt starring Eddie Murphy, Nathaniel Parker, and Jennifer Tilly was released in 2003.

  • 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.

  • 25% shopDisney Discount for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Now Available

    25% shopDisney Discount for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Now Available

    Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can now use a special discount code to get 25% off at shopDisney.

    To take advantage of the Passholder Savings, sign in to your Disney account with your annual pass linked at shopDisney, then add at least one eligible item to your Bag and add promo code “WDW25”.

    Some items are not eligible for the discount. The offer is available through October 24 2021. Take a look below to view restrictions:

    “Valid October 11, 2021 (12:01 AM Pacific Time) through October 24, 2021 (11:59 PM Pacific Time) or while supplies last, whichever occurs first, on select, in-stock merchandise for orders placed at shopDisney.com (online or via phone orders). Not valid on purchases made at Disney store and Disney Baby Store retail and outlet locations in North America or Disney Parks and Resorts locations, or on Disney store merchandise purchased from other retailers or using third-party websites. Offer excludes sales tax, shipping & handling charges, gift wrap & gift box charges, personalization charges, Disney theme park tickets, Disney Gift Cards, The Walt Disney Company Collectible Shareholder Certificate, subscription products, art & collectibles, books & media (DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs & video games), electronic toys, limited edition, special edition & limited release merchandise, talking action figures, select Star Wars: The Mandalorian merchandise, items related to a charitable promotion, and items from the following brands and collections: Aden & Anais, Afridrille Shoes, Alex and Ani, Barbie Signature Collection, Barefoot Dreams, BaubleBar, Beats by Dre, Bésame, Betsey Johnson, Bulova, Circle with Disney, Citizen, COACH, ColourPop, Converse, CRISLU, Cubcoats, Disney Designer Jewelry Collection, Disney Fairy Tale Wedding Rings, Disney Parks Designer Collection, Disney Vacation Club, Dooney & Bourke, Enesco, Fantasy Flight Games, Finn & Emma, Freshly Picked, Garmin, Hanna Andersson, Harveys, Jim Shore, kate spade, Le Creuset, LEGO, Lenox, Levi’s, LÍLLÉbaby, Lionel, Loungefly, Make-A-Wish Collection, MagicBand, Marvel Legends Series, Master of Arts, Mickey: The True Original Exhibition, Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection, Milk Snob, select National Geographic, Native Shoes, New Balance, Nike, Nixon, Olszewski, Opening Ceremony, Otterbox Electronics, Element Skateboard Decks, Pandora Jewelry, Pandora: The World of Avatar Interactive Banshee Toy, Petunia Pickle Bottom, Pippa & Julie, Precious Moments, rag & bone, Rebecca Hook, RockLove, Royal Selangor, S.T. Dupont, Sentiments, Shinola, Sideshow Collectibles, select Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merchandise, Star Wars: The Black Series, Starbucks, Steiff, Terez, Thomas Kinkade, TOMS, Tommy Bahama, Vera Bradley, Vinylmation, Waddle, and Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary. Additional exclusions may apply. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount, except available shipping offers. Coupon or promotion code is non-transferable, not refundable, and has no cash value in whole or in part. No adjustments to prior purchases. Returns and exchanges will be subject to discount taken at time of purchase. Valid receipt required for returns or exchanges, which will be subject to discount taken at the time of purchase. Offer subject to restrictions and to change without notice. Void where prohibited.”

  • Win a Dream Disney Vacation with Disney World Resort 50th Celebration Sweepstakes

    Win a Dream Disney Vacation with Disney World Resort 50th Celebration Sweepstakes

    Now through Oct. 24, 2021, you can enter the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Celebration Sweepstakes for a chance to win a five-day/four-night vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort for you and up to three guests!

    And along with a grand prize winner, two other prize winners will receive shopDisney.com merchandise credit guaranteed to bring happiness to Disney fans of all ages.

    For information on prizes, instructions on how to enter and more, visit the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Celebration Sweepstakes page.

    NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Enter Sweepstakes between 9/30/21 at 12:00 PM ET and 10/24/21 at 11:59 PM ET. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., who are 18+ at time of entry. Limit 1 entry per person per day. See Official Rules for full details on how to enter, eligibility requirements, odds of winning, prize descriptions and limitations. Void where prohibited. 

  • Mother and Son Recreate Photo at Disney World 50 Years Later

    Mother and Son Recreate Photo at Disney World 50 Years Later

    A Florida mother and son who visited Disney World on opening day in 1971 decided to recreate a photo taken that day when they visited the parks again for its 50th anniversary.

    Susan Gaul Kroll and her son Bill were one of the first people to attend Magic Kingdom on its opening day on October 1, 1971.

    Kroll shared a photo collage of their recent visit to Facebook as you can see below:

    “and here it is 1971 to 2021 – then and now – thanks for all the memories Mom and Walt Disney,” Kroll said in the post.

    To this day, Kroll says his mom often frequents the parks once or twice a week. They both also have a history with the theme park giant, given Kroll worked as a seasonal employee for the Mouse and his mom performed during the EPCOT Candlelight Processional.

  • Demolition of Primeval Whirl Begins at Animal Kingdom

    Demolition of Primeval Whirl Begins at Animal Kingdom

    Disney Parks has started demolition on Primeval Whirl at Animal Kingdom this week.

    Disney placed construction walls around the ride earlier this month, signaling that the ride’s end was near.

    The attraction, located at Animal Kingdom’s DinoLand, was one of the centerpieces of the park. Visitors noticed that several of the large archways that framed the chain lift of the ride were pulled off the starting hill. Bioreconstruct of Twitter recently posted several pictures of the destruction as you can see below:

    Primeval Whirl was a spinning roller coaster purchased from Reverchon Industries. The ride was part of Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama, which is itself part of DinoLand U.S.A. It was a roller coaster in the “Mild But Wild Thrills” category. It had cars that spun in circles while traveling on tracks, permitting the ride experience to vary greatly each time it is ridden. 

    Disney has yet to comment on what would replace the ride.