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Dates Announced for Disneyland’s 2019 Candlelight Ceremony

30/11/2019

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The Candlelight Ceremony and Processional at Disneyland is an annual tradition that dates back to almost to the beginning of Disneyland itself. Through the years, as the story of the original Christmas is told, celebrity guests have joined a mass choir and orchestra for this special event. This year, the Disneyland Resort has confirmed the dates for the Candlelight Ceremony. It will be taking place on Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th in front of the Main Street Station in Town Square. The news comes through the OC Register.
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Disneyland Resort Food and Beverage Makes the Holiday Season Even More Merry and Bright

25/11/2019

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2019) – Holidays begin here at the Disneyland Resort, and no holiday celebration is complete without themed food and beverage. Adding to the seasonal storytelling this year are new items like the sugar cookie churro, and returning favorites like the holiday dinner pizza. There’s something for everyone to celebrate this Holiday season, from Nov. 8, 2019 through Jan. 6, 2020.
Guests visiting Disneyland Resort can use the mobile ordering feature on the Disneyland app* to save time and order some of their favorite holiday treats, from the peppermint Mickey shake at Schmoozies! to the guest-favorite candy cane beignets at the Mint Julep Bar.
All around the resort, guests can make their hearts – and stomachs – happy this holiday season with sweet and savory menu items inspired by different holiday celebrations and favorite Disney characters. More information can be found in the holiday food guide on the Disneyland app and on the Disney Parks Blog.
Disneyland Park Churros
  • Caramel and Coconut Churro (near Town Square Churro and Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle)
  • Santa’s Cookies and Milk Churro (near Casey Jr. Circus Train) – artisan churro rolled in cookie butter sugar and served with sweet milk dipping sauce
  • Toffee-Flavored Churro (near Tomorrowland) – add-on chocolate-almond or chocolate dipping sauces available
  • Turtle Churro (near Frontierland) – artisan churro rolled in chocolate sugar and served with caramel pecan dipping sauce
  • Sugarplum Candy Churro (near New Orleans) – sweet and tart churro
Disney California Adventure Park Churros
  • Peppermint Churro (near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail) – churro coated with crushed candy canes and chocolate and vanilla icing
  • Milk & Cookies Churro (near Hollywood Land) – churro with chocolate chip cookie and cookies and cream sugar with cookies and cream dipping sauce add-on
  • Sugar Cookie Churro (Cozy Cone Motel) – churro rolled in sugar and topped with white icing and holiday sprinkles
  • Horchata Churro (near Goofy’s Sky School) – horchata churro with condensed milk
Disneyland Park
Outdoor Vending Carts
  • Pink, blue, and candy apple cotton candy
  • Peppermint-caramel corn
Carnation Café
  • Fried bolonga sandwich – pullman bread, mayo, fried bologna, lettuce, tomato, and pickle stackers served with fries
  • Pork chop TV dinner – pork chop with seasoned apples, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, and a cheddar and chive scone served with caramel bread pudding
Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor*
  • Peppermint holiday sundae – peppermint ice cream topped with chocolate sauce and crushed peppermint
Refreshment Corner*
  • French dip sandwich – roast beef, spicy mustard, and au jus served on a crunchy French roll with chips
Jolly Holiday Bakery Café*
  • Thanks-mas sandwich – oven-roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce on rustic bread
  • Butternut squash soup
  • Snowman shortbread cookie
  • Santa hat macaron – with white mint filling and chocolate ganache
  • Pumpkin muffin (available through Dec. 1)
  • Dutch apple cinnamon muffin (available Dec. 1)
  • Eggnog latte cheesecake – with white chocolate mousse foam and a sprinkling of nutmeg
  • Holiday cupcake – vanilla bean cupcake filled with red and green chocolate pieces, finished with green and white-swirled white chocolate mousse, and chocolate swirl candy pieces
  • Holiday brownie – topped with white chocolate mousse and sprinkles and finished with chocolate presents and a Christmas tree
  • Mickey gingerbread man
Market House
  • Holiday strawberry linzer cookie
  • Snowman shortbread cookie
  • Mickey gingerbread man
Plaza Inn
  • Raspberry mascarpone yule log – vanilla sponge wrapped with raspberry marmalade and mascarpone filling topped with buttercream ganache and chocolate curls
  • Christmas cake – chocolate sponge cake with red, green, and white swirled chocolate mousse filling topped with buttercream and finished with sprinkles
  • Christmas bundt cake (available Dec. 1)
Red Rose Taverne*
  • Beast’s forbidden pastrami burger – angus beef patty, uncured wagyu pastrami, Swiss-American cheese, spicy mustard aïoli, and a skewered accompaniment
  • Pumpkin spice shake
  • Mickey gingerbread man
Galactic Grill*
  • Caramel pecan brownie parfait
  • Steakhouse burger – angus beef patty, provolone, onion strings, and sweet spiced bacon on a toasted bun served with choice of yogurt or french fries
  • Apple pie slush
  • Nova coffee slush – chocolate-mint-flavored coffee slush
Alien Pizza Planet
  • Bruschetta poultrium pizza – tender chunks of chicken, house-made bruschetta, and assorted cheeses with spiced marinara sauce
  • Green alien holiday macaron – with lemon filling
  • Alpha broccolius parfait – layers of soft mint ganache, green cake, white chocolate mousse, cookies and cream streusel, and whipped topping
Rancho del Zocalo
  • Pan dulce ice cream sandwich – colorful shell-like Mexican sweet bread with dulce de leche ice cream, cajeta, and churro streusel
  • Champurrado with churro bites – rich, traditional-style Mexican hot chocolate served with cinnamon-sugar churros
  • Chicken mole – seasoned half chicken topped with mole, drizzled with sour cream, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds, and served with Mexican rice and refried beans
  • Caldo de pollo – hearty soup of chicken, vegetables, and rice served with onions, cilantro, and lime
  • Frozen Mexican hot chocolate – layered with frozen horchata and topped with spiced whipped cream
Golden Horseshoe*
  • Holiday ice cream sandwich
Stage Door Café*
  • Apple pie funnel cake – house-made funnel cake with cajeta, whipped cream, and streusel
Hungry Bear Restaurant*
  • Snickerdoodle cold brew
  • Pumpkin spice cheesecake funnel cake
Blue Bayou Restaurant
  • Gingerbread crème brûlée – with Chantilly cream and a mini chocolate gingerbread man
Café Orleans
  • Hot chocolate beignets – Served with hot chocolate sauce and whipped cream
Harbour Galley*
  • Holiday pozole – plant-based pozole with slow-roasted tomatillos, hominy, and serrano chiles and served with limes, radishes, and shredded cabbage
  • Pumpkin spice cold brew coffee
French Market
  • Smothered beef – braised beef with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, roasted garlic, and caramelized onion jus
  • The wedding cake – buttercream frosting, cherries, and cream cheese filling finished with a splatter of cherry sauce
  • Blue velvet cake – with blueberry purée, rice croquette brittle, and a vanilla-blueberry crisp
Mint Julep Bar*
  • Candy cane beignets with chocolate dipping sauce add-on
  • Cranberry julep – cranberry-infused mint julep
Royal Street Veranda*
  • Blue lump crab fritters – blue lump crab, cream cheese, herbs, citrus, and herb seasoning with cocktail sauce
River Belle Terrace
  • Burnt ends grilled cheese sandwich – Kansas City-style brisket ends tossed in barbecue sauce with pickle and pepperoncini relish and melted cheddar served on Texas toast
Bengal Barbecue*
  • Yellow curry rice plate – outback vegetable skewer and herb-marinated tofu served on a bed of jasmine rice with peas, green onions, and a side of citrus-miso slaw
Disney California Adventure Park
Outdoor Vending Carts
  • Hot chocolate cotton candy
  • Snowflake cotton candy
  • Peppermint tree-shaped cotton candy
Mortimer’s Market
  • Christmas tree pull-apart sourdough bread loaf (plant-based)
  • Snowman-shaped sourdough bread loaf (plant-based)
Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café
  • Mickey gingerbread man
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream*
  • Candy cane premium cone or waffle cup
  • Red and green sprinkles premium cone
  • Chocolate-peppermint ice cream cone – scoops of chocolate and peppermint ice cream in a candy cane premium cone with chocolate-dipped cookies
  • Chocolate-peppermint ice cream sundae – scoops of chocolate and peppermint ice cream in a candy cane premium waffle cup topped with whipped cream, chocolate-dipped cookies, and crushed peppermint
  • Chocolate-peppermint bar – choice of ice cream bar dipped in chocolate, drizzled in peppermint icing, and topped with crushed peppermint
  • Mickey gingerbread man
Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge
  • Sleigh ride cocktail – premium gin, elderflower liqueur, fortified white wine, lemon juice, cherry bitters, and berry liqueur garnished with a lavender sprig
Award Wieners*
  • Cheesy “corn” dog – jalapeño-cheddar sausage, tangy corn-cheese sauce, chile-lime-dusted corn fritters, pickled fresno chiles, and cilantro on a toasted potato bun
  • Cheesy “corn” fries – filmstrip fries topped with tangy corn-cheese sauce, chili-lime-dusted corn fritters, pickled fresno chiles, and cilantro
  • Gingerbread funnel cake fries – churro funnel cake fries topped with crumbled gingerbread, caramel, icing, and whipped topping
  • Stone Xocoveza stout beer
Studio Catering Truck
  • Plant-etarium street tacos – brussels sprouts, salsa verde, pickled red onions, and apple and pomegranate slaw
  • Sleigh-ride slush – cranberry-apple lemonade frozen slush
Schmoozies!*
  • Holiday affogato – espresso poured over choice of peppermint or brown sugar-cinnamon ice cream
  • Peppermint Mickey shake – peppermint-chocolate crème cookie shake, whipped topping, holiday accents, and chocolate cream-filled cookie ears
  • Churro shake – brown sugar-cinnamon ice cream, cinnamon churro cereal, whipped topping, and churro toffee
  • Minnie wreath donut – flaky donut filled with chocolate-peppermint ganache
  • Cranberry-orange lemonade
  • Gingerbread cookie ice cream sandwich – scoop of brown sugar-cinnamon ice cream rolled with crushed gingersnap cookie
Hollywood Lounge*
  • Modelo Especial
  • Stone Delicious IPA
  • Stella Artois Midnight
  • Wonderland hot chocolate – hot chocolate, peppermint schnapps, crushed peppermint, and whipped cream
  • Holiday hard cider – Honest Abe apple pie hard cider with spiced rum
  • Honest Abe Apple Pie Hard Cider
  • Stone Xocoveza Stout Beer
  • Hibernation Great Divide
  • Elf nog – non-alcoholic egg nog
  • Holiday egg nog – with spiced rum
  • Winter Hot Chocolate – hot chocolate with whipped cream and crushed peppermint
  • Mistletoe mule – cranberry-orange lemonade with ginger ale and vodka
  • Sleigh-ride slush – cranberry-apple lemonade frozen slush
Flo’s V8 Café*
  • Blue plate special: Salisbury steak – angus beef patty, green chile mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, and seasonal vegetables
  • Chocolate-peppermint shake – topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint “Road Gravel”
Cozy Cone Motel
  • Peppermint ice cream cone or cup – decorated with holiday sprinkles and topped with a sugar star
  • Crushed peppermint “road gravel” ice cream topping – peppermint cream-filled chocolate cookie crumbles
  • Crushed candy cane ice cream topping
  • Luigi’s pesto cone – creamy pesto alfredo pasta, marinated chicken, balsamic reduction, bruschetta tomatoes, and Romano cheese served in a bread cone
  • Santa hat macaron
Pacific Wharf Café*
  • Candy cane-shaped sourdough bread loaf (plant-based)
  • Christmas tree pull-apart sourdough bread loaf (plant-based)
  • Snowman-shaped sourdough bread loaf (plant-based)
  • Mickey gingerbread man
  • Sugar cookie – topped with red and green sprinkles
  • Sierra Nevada Celebration IPA
Pacific Wharf Coffee Cart
  • Peppermint mocha
  • Snowman shortbread cookie
  • Mickey gingerbread man
Boudin Bakery Bread Cart
  • Candy cane-shaped sourdough bread loaf (plant-based)
  • Christmas tree pull-apart sourdough bread loaf (plant-based)
  • Snowman-shaped sourdough bread loaf (plant-based)
Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
  • Holiday dinner pizza – roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, bacon, vegetables, and cranberry sauce
  • Mickey gingerbread man
  • Pumpkin pie cheesecake
Bayside Brews*
  • Karl Strauss Golden Stout
Lamplight Lounge
  • Specialty holiday cocktail – aged tequila, mezcal, agave, hibiscus, and lemon juice
*Items from these locations are available via mobile ordering on the Disneyland App.

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By Mr. DAPs|November 11th, 2019|Categories: DAPs Magic News, Disneyland Resort, Food News, Geek Eats, Guides, Parks, PRESS RELEASE|Tags: 2019 Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, Disney, Disney California Adventure, Disney Geek News, Disney News, Disneyland, Disneyland Resort, Food, Food news, Geek Eats, Press Release|Comments Off
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Walt Disney World Announces Return of 4-Park Magic Ticket

25/11/2019

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The Walt Disney World Resort today announced the return of the 4-Park Magic Ticket. The ticket returned today and is available at Disneyworld.com/4ParkMagic.

The 4-Park Magic Ticket is $89 per day (plus tax), or $356 total (plus tax). The ticket allows guest to visit each of the four main parks at the Walt Disney World Resort once. It has proven to be quite popular over the years. This time around, guests can upgrade their tickets to include either Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon or Disney’s Blizzard Beach water parks, plus one admission to the new NBA Experience at Disney Springs. This is $40 more (plus tax). It should also be noted that there are lower prices that can be found by visiting Disneyworld.com/4ParkMagic and checking the calendar on that page.

4-Park Magic Ticket Details (per the Disney Parks Blog):
  • 4-Park Magic Ticket is a four-day ticket that includes one admission to each of the four Walt Disney World theme parks (one park per day). Guests must select a start date on or before Sept. 30, 2020, and the ticket expires seven days after the selected start date.
  • Adult (ages 10+): from $89 per day, plus tax (from $356 total, plus tax); prices vary based on the start date selected; lower prices may apply on certain dates
  • Add one admission to one water park and one admission to NBA Experience for an extra $40, plus tax (ages 10+)
  • Child (ages 3-9) prices available

​Guests must select a date to begin use of their 4-Park Magic Ticket by September 30, 2020. The ticket then expires 7 days after initial use.
By Mr. DAPs|November 19th, 2019|Categories: Parks, Walt Disney World Resort|Tags: 4-Park Magic Ticket, Disney, Disney Geek News, Disney News, Florida, Tickets, Travel, Walt Disney World Resort
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Frozen Comes To Life At Disneyland Paris in January 2020

25/11/2019

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Disneyland Paris gives guests the chance to experience big-screen adventure in real life with an unmissable celebration: Frozen Celebration starting on 11 January 2020.

A New Celebration of the Adventures of Frozen
When it came out in 2013, Frozen became an immediate global phenomenon and the most successful animation film of all time at the box office. The adventures of Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven quickly reached Disneyland Paris, and the same will be true for Frozen 2. Fans of every age can take part in a brand-new experience all about their favourite Frozen characters at Disneyland Paris, from 11 to 3 May 2020. During Frozen Celebration at both Disney parks, guests can enjoy an interactive adventure with Anna and Elsa, meet Olaf and watch Frozen characters pass by on a new float.

“Frozen 2: An Enchanted Journey”
Anna and Elsa will wear their new outfits as seen by audiences in Frozen 2. A brand-new float will be unveiled for the occasion as it travels on the Parade Route. It will feature the silhouette of the mysterious Nokk, which audiences will have briefly glimpsed in the trailer. Olaf and Anna will be in an ice canoe and Sven will be at the rear of the float in this spectacular voyage inspired by Frozen 2. They will be surrounded by dazzling dancers and accompanied by the new music from the film.

Fun Facts
  • The brand-new float being created for “Frozen 2: An Enchanted Journey” will be the tallest float at Disneyland Paris at no less than 6 metres
  • Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven will be on the new voyage, accompanied by about twenty dancers
  • The dancers will be wearing costumes specially designed for the occasion by the creative team at Disneyland Paris
“Frozen: A Musical Invitation”
Walt Disney Studios Park will put on a brand-new show all about the first Frozen film from 17 November 2019 called
“Frozen: A Musical Invitation”. It will be performed several times a day for the Animation Celebration at Walt Disney Studios Park.

Princess Anna will be delighted to invite the audience to celebrate a major premiere with her: Queen Elsa’s famous ice palace opens to everyone for the first time. But before that, she’ll make sure that everyone learns the magic moves for celebrating her sister’s powers.

This happens in Kristoff’s barn – with a typically Norwegian decor – where the characters of Frozen and the audience enjoy a bit of interactive fun. And they’ll also get the chance to see Sven the reindeer for the very first time on a stage at Disneyland Paris. Kristoff will even sing “Reindeers Are Better Than People” live.

Then comes the big moment when Anna invites adults and children to enter a new space opening directly onto a room in Elsa’s palace. When she sings the show-stopping “Let It Go”, Frozen fans are invited to do the moves they have just learned, demonstrating their love for Elsa and the powers that she was afraid to reveal. This shared moment is marked by the song – always sung live – “Love is an Open Door”.

Guests can even meet Olaf at Animation Celebration from 17 November 2019, taking pictures with the adorable snowman from the enchanted forest.

Production facts, figures and anecdotes:
  • The music for “Frozen: A Musical Invitation” was recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London
  • An orchestra of 68 musicians were involved in the production
  • Recording the 23 minutes of music for the show took less than 24 hours
  • The Art of Disney Animation attraction was redesigned as the Animation Celebration and new sets were created for the show
  • Two iconic places from the first Frozen film appear in the show: Kristoff and Sven’s barn and Queen Elsa’s famous ice palace
Frozen 2  Sneak Peek
Guests at Walt Disney Studios Park get an exclusive glimpse of the very first images from Frozen 2 from 4 November in Studio Theater. They will see a sneak peek from the new adventures of Anna and Elsa in an immersive environment featuring special effects in a theatre all decked out in the colours of the new film.
*Until 24 November 2019.

Magic Over Lake Disney**: The Frozen Edition
End the day in spectacular fashion on the 24, 27 and 29 January 2020 with “Magic Over Lake Disney *: The Frozen Edition”. The new show is set to make Disneyland Paris sparkle. Head for the shores of Lake Disney to relive amazing, iconic scenes from the Frozen films.
**Free entry

Frozen Year-Round at Disneyland Paris
The beloved characters from the realm of Arendelle are celebrated throughout the day during Frozen Celebration. Every day, the famous Disney Stars on Parade ends on a high note with this blast of chilly air. Elsa uses her magic to make it snow as she passes by, with her sister Elsa and Olaf the adorable snowman looking on.
Any perfect day at Disneyland Paris has to include the Disney Illuminations evening show, performed every day when Disneyland Paris closes. The silhouette of Sleeping Beauty Castle becomes the backdrop for an incredible mapping show featuring favourite scenes from the biggest Disney films. Frozen is there too, with no less than two key sequences, including the epic moment when Elsa sings “Let it Go”. And the crowd often sings along together at this exact moment. How could you not be spellbound by it all?

Frozen also headlines in the Mickey and Magician show at Walt Disney Studios Park*. The audience follow Mickey as he learns magic spells from famous Disney Characters and are dazzled by breath-taking special effects. As they travel through this enchanting world of illusion, guests can meet Mickey and characters from Frozen, Aladdin, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and many more as part of a dream Disney experience.
*Available at Walt Disney Studios from 1 February to 6 September 2020

Shopping and “EATertainment” Experience
Disneyland Paris is the place where magic is real, but that doesn’t end with the attractions and shows. Shopping and eating out are an important part of the experience! Every effort is made to immerse guests in their favourite films, so they can enjoy the adventure to the full and take back memories that will make the magic last far beyond the bounds of our Disney parks.

A unique shopping experience dedicated to Frozen
Disneyland Paris is a shopping destination in its own right, with no fewer than 63 stores in all at the Parks, Disney Village and Hotels. Every store tells a story through the architecture, decor and obviously the product ranges on offer.

A special Frozen collection designed by Disneyland Paris artists
Disneyland Paris has its own product development chain with product manager and designers. They use their expertise to design a huge number of exclusive creations for the souvenir and lifestyle ranges, allowing everyone to prolong the Disneyland Paris experience by bringing home a souvenir of their visit.

Disneyland Paris has actually created its own Disneyland Paris Collection brand, a fashion and lifestyle brand featuring iconic characters from the world of Disney. We have Tinkerbell and Minnie, followed by Elsa, the Snow Queen, who inspired the latest collection on sale from autumn 2019 and on sale at the Disney Fashion store (Disney Village). It will be available from autumn 2019 from the Disney Fashion store in Disney Village.

Illustration is central to the collection, showing Elsa in a series of exclusive designs on cloaks, gloves, jumpers, t-shirts, crop-tops and skirts. There is also a series of accessories so that fans of Frozen can prolong the adventure with a whole range of stylish and magical items.

The Disneyland Paris shopping experience continues at shopDisney.co.uk, the digital shop window of the world of Disney.

Frozen EATertainment at Disneyland Paris
Frozen Celebration is coming to the restaurants at Disneyland Paris – all in the cause of entertainment. Hence the coining of the term “EATertainment”. The pastry and kitchen chefs at Disneyland Paris have put all their creativity and expertise together to create delicious specialities for adults and children.

​Frozen will be part of the EATertainment offering at Disneyland Paris with a delicious new range full of fun available from 11 January 2020.
By Mr. DAPs|November 20th, 2019|Categories: DAPs Magic News, Disneyland Paris, Parks, PRESS RELEASE|Tags: Disney, Disney Geek News, Disney News, Disneyland Paris, Frozen, Frozen 2, Press Release
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Downtown Disney District Introduces New ‘Let it Glow’ Trees to Light up the Shopping, Dining and Entertainment Experience

25/11/2019

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ANAHEIM, Calif. – This holiday season, the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort is brimming with bold and brightly colored trees, tasty treats, holiday entertainment and unique shopping options for the entire family.
  • Let it Glow: The Downtown Disney District will be all aglow for the season with an all-new visual experience, “Let it Glow,” bringing eclectic light and new colors to the holidays. A must-do experience, this vibrant showcase features 200 UV glow trees along the promenade and a distinctive new seasonal look for both day and night. The solid-colored trees in florescent shades of blue, green, yellow, orange and pink vary in size, with the tallest measuring approximately 15 feet, and the smallest at four feet. Unlike traditional Christmas trees, there’s not a single ornament, as their brightness makes them brilliant. More than 70 glow rings adorn the ficus trees throughout Downtown Disney District, adding to the neon elements at night. More than 10,000 individual plantsand 30 topiaries will live around the trees to further enhance the planters, complemented by 24 hanging baskets filled with poinsettias, cyclamen and dusty miller. “Let it Glow” begins Nov. 22, 2019 and will be on display through Jan 5, 2020.
  • ​Sips, Eats and Sweets: Visitors may enjoy a bite at an open-air café, sip hand-crafted cocktails, indulge in gourmet desserts or savor an exquisite sit-down dinner in the Downtown Disney District. During the holiday season, a number of the district’s restaurants and stops offer seasonal menus and sweet treats such as Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, Catal Restaurant, Uva Bar, Marceline’s Confectionery, Salt & Straw scoop shop, Wetzel’s Pretzels and Starbucks, to name a few.
  • Holiday Shopping: There are scores of stores and kiosks to browse apparel, jewelry, Disney art, plush and collectibles. World of Disney is a must for Disney fans with 40,000 square-feet of Disneyland Resort-themed toys, apparel and souvenirs in an interactive environment sprinkled with pixie dust surprises. PANDORA Jewelry offers limited-edition collections for holiday shoppers and Sanuk is a spot for cozy footwear, while Disney Home, The Disney Dress Shop, Sephora, The LEGO Store and Curl Surf all offer unique gift items. New family-owned boutiques that joined the Downtown Disney District this year, Rinse Bath & Body Co. offering all natural skincare products and Sugarboo & Co. featuring inspirational treasures, are both ideal for gift-giving.
  • Entertainment: The Downtown Disney District comes alive with nightly entertainment featuring four a cappella groups ­– Holiday Harmony, The Sugar Plums, The Moonrays and Jingle 5 ­– during the month of December, plus other musicians, magicians and talented artists throughout the holiday season.
​By Mr. DAPs|November 19th, 2019|Categories: DAPs Magic News, Disneyland Resort, Parks, PRESS RELEASE|Tags: 2019 Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, Disney, Disney Geek News, Disney News, Disneyland Resort, Downtown Disney District, Let it Glow, Press Release
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Get Festive With Your Special Look into Holiday Decor at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

5/10/2019

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In Discovery Island, guests will find that all the decorations were handmade by the community of artists. At night, guests will find that the rooftops sparkle with dazzling white lights and animal-inspired decorations.

During the day, Discovery Island will come to life with a holiday gathering of winter animals with artisan-sculpted puppets, including reindeer, foxes, polar bears, penguins and more.

The park icon, The Tree of Life, will come to life each night with winter tales, accompanied by a lovely holiday score. Be sure to catch it throughout the night as it shimmers through the night! In Asia, visit the residents of Anandapur and see their celebration of Diwali.

This festival of lights in India will decorate the park with glowing flowers, lanterns and more! When you visit Africa, keep your eyes out for exciting new decor around the land! In DinoLand, U.S.A, find some of your favorite characters decked out for the holidays! The land will also be full of festive tunes thanks to Truck-O-Saurus.

Over in Pandora – The World of Avatar, the humans have brought some of their festivities to the Navi. Everywhere you look, you will see the beauty of Pandora combined with the charm that the ex-pats have brought to this far-off planet.

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Freeform Gives Viewers A Sneak Peek of ‘Rise of the Resistance’ Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

1/10/2019

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Over the weekend, Freeform gave viewers a sneak peek at the new ‘Rise of the Resistance’ attraction in a television special called ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Adventure Awaits.’ The attraction is coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on December 5 and Disneyland on January 17. It is being billed as 4 rides in 1 will be at least 15 minutes long from start to finish, according to Disney theme park officials.

“Imagine being chased for 15 minutes by Kylo Ren and the First Order. Stormtroopers everywhere. Lightsabers coming at you,” Bob Chapek, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, said of Rise of the Resistance during a new TV special. “It’s going to be fantastic.”

The new attraction will have guests playing the part of new recruits in the middle of a battle between the villainous First Order and the heroic Resistance in a dangerous off-planet mission. Along the way, the recruits will be captured aboard a Star Destroyer, break out of a First Order detention cell, elude the clutches of Kylo Ren, and escape back to a secret base on the Star Wars planet of Batuu.
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The attraction will feature videotaped, holographic and audio-animatronic appearances by some of the characters from the latest Star Wars trilogy. The TV special showed scenes being filmed for ‘Rise of the Resistance’ featuring Daisy Ridley (who plays Rey), John Boyega (Finn), Oscar Issac (Poe Dameron), and Adam Driver (Kylo Ren).

By Roger Rabbit|October 1st, 2019 | Categories: DAPs Magic News, Disneyland Resort, Parks, Walt Disney World Resort|Tags: Disney, Disney News, Disneyland, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Walt Disney Word|

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Castle Transformation Reaches New Stage with Tower Additions Representing Beloved Disney Princess Stories

3/8/2019

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Castle Transformation Reaches New Stage with Tower Additions Representing Beloved Disney Princess Stories​
HONG KONG, August 1, 2019 — The transformation of the iconic castle at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) is set to enter its most important stage yet. Starting today, towers and spires representing 13 stories of beloved Disney Princesses and heroines will be lifted onto the castle base.
Guests will witness the ongoing castle transformation progress on their coming visits to the park. The thematic towers, turrets and spires — each uniquely crafted with individual architectural designs — will appear on the castle, bolstering its historic presence and magical qualities at the very heart of the resort.
Each of these thematic architectural elements are inspired by the stories of our much-loved Disney Princesses — Tiana, Aurora, Ariel, Mulan, Jasmine, Snow White, Moana, Cinderella, Merida, Pocahontas, Belle, Rapunzel — along with Anna and Elsa from Disney’s “Frozen” — will all have their moment to shine in sequence throughout this summer.

​With special attention to the iconic patterns, textures, colors and ornamentation, guests will be able to recognize the individual elements inspired by their favorite Disney heroines, celebrating a sense of diversity, inclusion and unity.
When fully transformed, the iconic castle will stand as a shining beacon of courage, hope and possibility, inspiring all who dare to dream big.
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Extended magic with Disney Princess experiences throughout the resort
While the castle transformation is underway, guests will be able to find Disney Princess footprints scattered throughout the theme park. Guests are invited to follow the footsteps and immerse themselves in these beautifully captivating Disney Princess stories.
Storybook Shoppe — Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at the castle area (July 1, 2019) 
An immersive princess transformation experience awaits young guests as they step into the brand-new Storybook Shoppe — Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at the castle area. With the help of a Fairy Godmother-in-Training, aspiring little guests can undergo a royal makeover that will help make their princess dreams come true!

A magical stay in the Cinderella Suite (July 22, 2019)
The fantasy world of Cinderella has come to life at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel with the newly-opened Cinderella Suite at Kingdom Club, featuring an interior decor heavily inspired by the classic tale. Just remember not to leave one of your glass slippers behind as you rush to book your stay at the new themed suite!

Disney Princess pin collection at merchandise shops (Now through December 2019)
Hong Kong Disneyland’s celebration of Disney Princesses is set to continue from now through December 2019, with the launch of two new character pins each month. These exclusive and truly one-of-a-kind pins make for fabulous keepsakes for the most passionate of Disney fans.
By Mr. DAPs| August 2nd, 2019|Categories: DAPs Magic News, Hong Kong Disneyland, Parks, PRESS RELEASE|Tags: Anna, Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Castle, Castle Transformation, Cinderella, Disney, Disney News, Elsa, Frozen, Hong Kong Disneyland, Jasmine, Merida, Moana, Mulan, Pocahontas, Press Release, Princess, Rapunzel, reveal, Snow White, Spires, Tiana, Towers
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Magic Kingdom Park to Get Exciting New Additions to ‘Mickey’s Boo to You Halloween Parade’

28/7/2019

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We are just a few months away from all the fun of Halloween at Walt Disney World Resort! Of course, with Halloween Time comes the excitement of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park. When you attend this special ticketed event, you can see “Mickey’s Boo to You Halloween Parade” which will have some exciting new additions to debut this Fall!

​This classic parade showcases fan-favorite characters and attractions. Mickey and Minnie Mouse will debut their all-new Halloween costumes as they trick-or-treat their way down Main Street, U.S.A. Of course, what would Halloween be without the ghosts from the Haunted Mansion? See your favorite spooky attraction from Liberty Square represented with a few spirits who may have slipped out of the mansion for the parade!

This year, you can see an all-new unit dedicated to the futuristic fun in Tomorrowland! Designer Edna Mode has created some new looks for the Incredibles to show off as they make their way through the parade route. Following the supers will be Buzz Lightyear and Alien explorers discovering crystalline treasures on the surface of a planetary playset float.
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Be sure not to miss this parade! There will also be chances to catch your friends from Wreck-it-Ralph, Pirates of the Carribean, and more! It is sure to be a truly spook-tacular event that you will want to see for yourself.
This year will also see the debut of the interactive treat trail in Tomorrowland! Halloween will take over Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor and other attractions to make Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party even more magical! We can’t wait to see what it looks like once Halloween time comes around.
By Caitie Bear| July 23rd, 2019|Categories: Parks, Walt Disney World Resort
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Magic Kingdom Attractions Getting Merrier Than Ever For Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

28/7/2019

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This year there will be some new holiday offerings coming to the Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! A first for the party, some attractions will be receiving some holiday magic for the parties. This should make for a merrier party experience than ever for the Disney guests in attendance. Here is a look at the new holiday offerings that will be coming:
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  • Tomorrowland Speedway – When guests go for a drive on the Tomorrowland Speedway during the parties they will discover they are racing through a “festive freeway filled with thousands of lights and stylized décor.”
  • Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor – A new show will be offered during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party that will give guests a hilarious look at the Monster World during Christmas.
  • Space Mountain – Blast off aboard Space Mountain for a “trippy jaunt through the cosmos, filled with dazzling lighting and high-energy holiday tunes.”
  • Mad Tea Party – Four new holiday combos of lights and music will spin guests around as they experience this wacky way to celebrate Christmas.

Along with these new holiday attraction overlays, a new holiday fireworks spectacular will be offered at the party. Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks will light up the skies with holiday cheer during each party.

There will also be some returning favorites this year like A Frozen Holiday Wish, Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas, Club Tinsel, the Disney Junior Jingle Jam and of course Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade. Couple all of this with the beautiful decorations, complimentary treats, and snow coming down on Main Street, USA. 

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party begins on November 8 and continues to be offered on select nights through December 22, 2019. Purchase your tickets today for a Christmas in July surprise for those you care about!

**Treat someone you love to a Christmas in July surprise, and get tickets today for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – 
save $10 when you buy your tickets in advance! The party starts at Magic Kingdom Park on November 8 and is offered select nights through December 22, 2019.**
By Mr. DAPs| July 25th, 2019|Categories: Parks, Walt Disney World Resort|Tags: Christmas, Disney, Disney News, Magic Kingdom, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, Walt Disney World Resort
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