AUTHOR: Tom Bell
New race and new name for Avengers Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland
runDisney has announced some changes to this November’s Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend, including a new name and a new race. The newly coined Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend will take place November 10-13, 2016 at the Disneyland Resort. The slate of races has also expanded, adding the new Dr. Strange 10K and the … New race and new name for Avengers Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland
Marvel characters moving from Disneyland to California Adventure
Super Hero HQ, located on the upper level of the Tomorrowland Expo Center in Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park, will be closing on April 2, 2016. The building housed meet and greets with Spider-Man and Thor, plus an interactive Iron Man experience. Beginning the next day, Spider-Man will begin greeting guests in Hollywood Land at Disney … Marvel characters moving from Disneyland to California Adventure
Disneyland Resort getting another Starbucks
The Disneyland Resort already has three Starbucks locations, but will soon be adding a fourth. The current locations are on Main Street in Disneyland Park (Market House), on Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure (Fiddler, Fifer and Practical Cafe) and in Downtown Disney. The current Downtown Disney location is on the east end near … Disneyland Resort getting another Starbucks
Frozen-Live at the Hyperion opens May 27th at California Adventure
The Disneyland Resort has announced an opening date for Frozen-Live at the Hyperion, which replaces Aladdin-A Musical Spectacular in the Hollywood Land area of Disney California Adventure. The new musical officially opens May 27, 2016 and includes elaborate costumes and sets, exciting special effects and, of course, show-stopping production numbers. Dana Harrel, Portfolio Creative Entertainment … Frozen-Live at the Hyperion opens May 27th at California Adventure
Anaheim releases route for proposed streetcar
The City of Anaheim has released a route map and other details relating to a proposed new streetcar that would connect the ARTIC (Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center) to Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention Center. The 3.2 mile route would last 18 minutes, making 8 stops along the way. The route begins at ARTIC, which … Anaheim releases route for proposed streetcar
Big Hero 6 series coming to Disney XD
Disney’s 2014 hit animated film “Big Hero 6” is set to become a TV series on Disney XD, picking up right where the film left off. Hiro will be dealing with life on the campus of the San Fransokyo Institute of Technology, while he and the team of heroes fight to protect the city. “Kim … Big Hero 6 series coming to Disney XD
More details of changes coming to Fulton’s Crab House
Fulton’s Crab House in Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort will be closing soon to undergo a substantial makeover. Plans include luxurious new modern interiors, a rooftop lounge, private dining areas, and an outdoor waterfront bar where guests will be able to build their own fish boil. There will also be a new … More details of changes coming to Fulton’s Crab House
More chef changes at Walt Disney World
Two more of Walt Disney World’s signature restaurants are seeing changes in the kitchen. Brian Piasecki, who has been Chef de Cuisine at the California Grill for seven years, is leaving the restaurant to become the Executive Chef for Walt Disney World Resort’s Moderate, Value and Standalone DVC Properties. Over at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Executive … More chef changes at Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom waitress sues over lost income
Jasmin Sandoval, a server at the Plaza Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom from 2011 to 2015, is suing Walt Disney World over lost wages. Sandoval claims she spent over 20 percent of her day washing dishes, restocking or performing other tasks for which she wouldn’t receive tips, while still earning the lower wages of a … Magic Kingdom waitress sues over lost income
Disney Legend and first president of Disneyland Jack Lindquist dies
Jack Lindquist, who spent many years in the Disneyland marketing department and was the first president of Disneyland, has died after a short hospice stay. Walt Disney hired a then 28-year-old Lindquist in late 1955 to be the advertising manager for the new theme park. There he became part of the team that created Grad … Disney Legend and first president of Disneyland Jack Lindquist dies
