AUTHOR: Tom Bell
Disney confirms Guardians of the Galaxy coming to California Adventure
Disney announced today at San Diego Comic-Con that the rumored Guardians of the Galaxy re-boot of Tower of Terror IS coming to Disney California Adventure. Guardians of the Galaxy-Mission: BREAKOUT! is due to be completed by summer 2017. The story line for the new attraction has The Collector displaying his newest acquisitions, the Guardians of … Disney confirms Guardians of the Galaxy coming to California Adventure
Disneyland offering Anaheim sixth-graders free tickets to encourage volunteerism
The Disneyland Resort has announced a new decade-long program that they’re calling the Happiest Class on Earth: Anaheim 6th Graders Making a Difference. As part of the program, every sixth-grader that attends an elementary school in Anaheim (or a school where most of its students live in Anaheim) will have an opportunity to earn a … Disneyland offering Anaheim sixth-graders free tickets to encourage volunteerism
Disneyland opens a second Starbucks in Downtown Disney
This morning, the Disneyland Resort opened an additional Starbucks location at the west end of Downtown Disney. The existing location is near World of Disney on the east end of Downtown Disney, closer to the theme parks, while the new location is across from the Disneyland Monorail station, closer to the Disneyland Hotel. With locations … Disneyland opens a second Starbucks in Downtown Disney
Disney World cast member fired after tweeting backstage sign about alligators
A Magic Kingdom cast member was fired (then later rehired) after posting a picture on Twitter of an unauthorized sign telling cast members how to respond to guests about alligators. When College Program cast member Shannon Sullivan saw the sign backstage, she knew it might get her fired, but she was so bothered by it … Disney World cast member fired after tweeting backstage sign about alligators
Disneyland makes cuts to sales and marketing staff
The Disneyland Resort has reorganized its global sales and marking departments, laying off an undisclosed number of cast members. Disney would not confirm the number of cast members let go, but did confirm the restructuring. The effect of the layoffs could also extend to other areas of Disney, as the team at Disneyland also promotes … Disneyland makes cuts to sales and marketing staff
Fantasyland-themed Tsum Tsum heading to Disney Parks
A new batch of Tsum Tsum are coming to Disney Parks on both coasts, and these are inspired by characters and attractions in Fantasyland. In addition Mickey in his sorcerer hat and Minnie dressed like a princess, there is a tea cup, carousel horse, Mr. Toad, and two Tsum Tsum inspired by “it’s a small … Fantasyland-themed Tsum Tsum heading to Disney Parks
Anaheim approves tax incentives for Disney and two other luxury hotel projects
The Anaheim City Council has approved tax incentives for three new luxury hotels, the first to be built under a policy that was approved last June. The policy provides builders of new hotels that meet AAA’s four-diamond rating a refund of 70% of the bed tax they collect from guests during the first 20 years … Anaheim approves tax incentives for Disney and two other luxury hotel projects
Disneyland announces Halloween Time information
Halloween Time 2016 at Disneyland officially begins September 9th and continues through Halloween Day, October 31st! Halloween Time features decorations throughout Disneyland Park, plus holiday overlays for Haunted Mansion (Haunted Mansion Holiday) and Space Mountain (Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy). Due to the popularity of the current Star Wars overlay (Hyperspace Mountain), fans wondered if Space … Disneyland announces Halloween Time information
Disneyland releases new look at Star Wars-themed land
The Disneyland Resort recently added a new concept image on one of the construction fences surrounding the 14-acres that will eventually become a Star War-themed land. The image shows rock structures throughout the land, plus the locations of marketplaces and various buildings, including the cargo bay where guests will be able to fly the Millennium … Disneyland releases new look at Star Wars-themed land
Chief Disneyland photographer retires
This week, Paul Hiffmeyer, 70, retired from Disney after spending 10 years as the official Disneyland photographer. After serving in the Marines, Hiffmeyer took a job at McDonnell Douglas, but the love of photography that he had as a boy never waned, so he took some classes at Santa Ana College to expand his hobby…and … Chief Disneyland photographer retires
