AUTHOR: Tom Bell
Forbidden Journey at Universal Studios Hollywood no longer 3D
The DIS has confirmed that Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey at Universal Studios Hollywood is no longer being operated with the 3D effect. Unlike similar attractions at Orlando’s Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Japan, when the Hollywood version opened in April of this year, riders donned 3D glasses when experiencing the attraction. The … Forbidden Journey at Universal Studios Hollywood no longer 3D
Preferred access dining reservations available for Disneyland Resort Hotel guests
Guests staying at the three onsite hotels of the Disneyland Resort now have preferred access to dining reservations around the resort. A limited number of preferred access reservations are now available for guests staying at the Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. Hotel guests have preferred access at … Preferred access dining reservations available for Disneyland Resort Hotel guests
Disneyland Resort to host Toys For Tots donation locations
Beginning Sunday, guests at the Disneyland Resort can drop off donations to Toys For Tots at several locations around the resort. Each year, the U.S. Marine Corp Reserves collects toys for children in need. Over the last 10 years, Disneyland guests and Cast Members have contributed over 100,000 toys to Toys For Tots! The Toys … Disneyland Resort to host Toys For Tots donation locations
Solar panels installed in California Adventure
The Disneyland Resort has installed a 40,000 square-foot array of solar panels on top of the Radiator Springs Racers show building in order to generate electricity for Disney California Adventure. The amount of electricity the new high-efficiency panels will create would be enough to power 100 Anaheim homes. The 1,400 solar panels are part of … Solar panels installed in California Adventure
Disneyland Resort adds preferred parking option
The DIS has confirmed that the Disneyland Resort is testing a new program that will allow guests the option of upgrading to preferred parking. Beginning today, guests arriving at the Mickey & Friends parking structure can pay $35, instead of the usual $18, in order to be guaranteed a space closer to the escalators and … Disneyland Resort adds preferred parking option
Buy a Disneyland Annual Pass and get an extra month free
The Disneyland Resort has announced a new promotion that gives guests an extra month on their Annual Pass. Purchase a new Disneyland Resort Annual Pass between now and February 11, 2017 and get 13 consecutive months to enjoy the Parks! This offer is good on Deluxe, Signature and Signature Plus Annual Passes only. Premier and … Buy a Disneyland Annual Pass and get an extra month free
Themed Entertainment Association announces Thea Award winners
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced the group of Thea Award honorees that will be included in its 23rd gala to be held early next year. Winners include theme parks, museum exhibits and live shows from all over the world. However, many of the winners are familiar to fans of Southern California or Central … Themed Entertainment Association announces Thea Award winners
House of Blues Anaheim announces opening acts
The new House of Blues venue at Anaheim GardenWalk has announced its opening act, and in doing so, has finally confirmed an opening date. House of Blues closed their Downtown Disney location in May to begin the move offsite. Appropriately enough, Orange County band Social Distortion will open the House of Blues with two shows, … House of Blues Anaheim announces opening acts
Disneyland moving bag check to include Downtown Disney
According to a recent article in the Orange County Register, the Disneyland Resort will soon be relocating one of its security checkpoints. The checkpoint on the west end of the esplanade near La Brea Bakery will be eliminated in favor of three or four new checkpoints that will put Downtown Disney within the secured area. … Disneyland moving bag check to include Downtown Disney
Renovations coming to Grand Californian Hotel rooms
The Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort has installed a small display in their lobby showcasing some changes coming to the hotel in the coming months. The display reads: During the coming months accommodations at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will undergo a full renovation to enhance our guests’ experience. Custom … Renovations coming to Grand Californian Hotel rooms
