AUTHOR: Tom Bell
New candles bring the smell of Disneyland home
Anthology Candles of Charleston, South Carolina has released a Disney Parks and Resorts Series of candles inspired by smells you would experience during your Disneyland vacation. The line includes the pineapple goodness of a Dole Whip, the warm cinnamon of Churros, and the pine trees and citrus of Soarin’. Additional candles are themed to the … New candles bring the smell of Disneyland home
Universal Studios Hollywood adopts new pricing model
In advance of the April 7th opening of a new Harry Potter themed area, Universal Studios Hollywood has implemented a new pricing structure for online ticket sales. The price for a ticket purchased at the gate is $95, however by purchasing online, guests can now save between $5 and $20, depending on the demand for … Universal Studios Hollywood adopts new pricing model
Harrison Ford previews Star Wars lands & Elton John performs during Disneyland television special
More details have been released about the upcoming ABC television special, “The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60,” including the host, performers, and an interactive way to watch from home. Derek Hough (Dancing With the Stars) will host the special which will feature footage from the Disneyland Resort and the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Guests … Harrison Ford previews Star Wars lands & Elton John performs during Disneyland television special
Disneyland announces Annual Passholder celebration
The Disneyland Resort has announced several special events throughout the month of February created especially for Annual Passholders. Passholders will be able to enjoy screenings of Disney animated shorts at the Main Street Opera House in Disneyland Park and Stage 17 and the Blue Sky Cellar in Disney California Adventure. At the Opera House and … Disneyland announces Annual Passholder celebration
New PhotoPass website and mobile access coming for Disneyland guests
Beginning Thursday, there will be a few changes to the PhotoPass Service at the Disneyland Resort. One major change is a new website for both Disneyland Resort and Aulani guests. Guests who are working on projects, such as photobooks, will need to complete them before midnight (Pacific) on Wednesday as unfinished projects will not transfer. … New PhotoPass website and mobile access coming for Disneyland guests
Historic Disneyland building moved to a new location
The Pope House, a 1920s house that was moved backstage during the construction of Disneyland in the 1950s, has been relocated once again. Well before Disneyland opened, Owen and Dolly Pope were hired by Walt Disney to care for the horses and other animals that would work at Disneyland. The Popes (and their ponies) moved … Historic Disneyland building moved to a new location
Aulani to get new high-end neighbor
Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii could be getting a new neighbor as Atlantis Resorts makes plans to build a new $2 billion resort nearby. The new resort would be built on a 15-acre parcel on the Diamond Head side of Aulani and would be the most expensive resort ever built. Amenities at the Atlantis Resort … Aulani to get new high-end neighbor
Disney recalls Darth Vader and Diamond Celebration infant bodysuits
Two different designs of infant bodysuit are being recalled by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts due to a possible choking hazard. The gray “If you only knew the power of THE DARK SIDE” bodysuit featured an infant Darth Vader and was sold at Walt Disney World, Disneyland and aboard Disney Cruise Line ships in sizes … Disney recalls Darth Vader and Diamond Celebration infant bodysuits
Bob Weis named president of Walt Disney Imagineering
Bob Chapek, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, announced in a memo Friday that Bob Weis will come president of Walt Disney Imagineering. Weis is currently a vice president at Imagineering and has been overseeing the work at the Shanghai Disney Resort that opens later this year. Weis’ appointment consolidates two current positions. Bruce … Bob Weis named president of Walt Disney Imagineering
The Force Awakes villain Kylo Ren coming to Disney Parks
Disney has announced that Kylo Ren, the villain from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, will be greeting guests at the Star Wars Launch Bay beginning next month. Kylo Ren will greet guests on the bridge of a First Order Star Destroyer at the Launch Bays in both Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Park. This will … The Force Awakes villain Kylo Ren coming to Disney Parks
