AUTHOR: Tom Bell
Universal Studios Hollywood raises price for annual pass
Universal Studios Hollywood has increased the costs of their annual passes in advance of next year’s opening of a new Harry Potter themed area. The new California Resident Annual Pass, which is good for 182 select days, has a price-tag of $139 and the California Resident Plus Annual Pass, which is good for 244 select … Universal Studios Hollywood raises price for annual pass
Season of The Force at Disneyland
Season of the Force, a celebration of all things Star Wars, takes over much of Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park beginning November 16, 2015. The “home base” for Season of the Force is the new Star Wars Launch Bay that sits in the ground floor of the former Innoventions building, now the Tomorrowland Expo. The Launch … Season of The Force at Disneyland
Former Disneyland Cast Member sentenced for sex-for-tickets crimes
Darreck Michael Enciso has been ordered spend a year in jail, complete five years of probation and register as a sex offender after pleading guilty to several crimes relating to an arrest last July. Enciso was charged with several felony counts, including attempted lewd act upon a child, contacting a child with the intent to … Former Disneyland Cast Member sentenced for sex-for-tickets crimes
SeaWorld San Diego to replace Shamu show by 2017
SeaWorld San Diego is expected to announce in a webcast this morning that they intend to phase out their Shamu killer whale show and replace it with a new experience by 2017. Recently Joel Manby, CEO of SeaWorld Entertainment, hinted that some of the money that had been budgeted to expand the killer whale tanks … SeaWorld San Diego to replace Shamu show by 2017
Another luxury hotel planned for Anaheim
The Anaheim City Council is beginning to see the rewards from a 2013 deal that gives developers back a large portion of the bed tax if they bring a hotel with a AAA four-diamond rating to Anaheim. In addition to the already announced JW Marriott being proposed for the GardenWalk area, the owners of the … Another luxury hotel planned for Anaheim
Disneyland adds temporary bridge in New Orleans Square
A temporary bridge-like structure was erected in New Orleans Square recently as part of some upcoming infrastructure work. The bridge was built to carry temporary pipes, among other things, while upgrades are being done to shops and restaurants in the area. With the bridge in place, those shops and restaurants should be able to stay … Disneyland adds temporary bridge in New Orleans Square
Knott’s Berry Farm begins preparations for Ghost Town’s 75th
Knott’s Berry Farm in Southern California has announced some major new projects to be completed next year in honor of the 75th anniversary of Knott’s Berry Farm’s Ghost Town. Ghost Town opened in 1941 as a way to entertain guests as they waited for a table at Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant. As part of … Knott’s Berry Farm begins preparations for Ghost Town’s 75th
New FastPass technology being tested at Disneyland
The Disneyland Resort is testing a new process for FastPasses at Space Mountain that several online sources think could be a precursor to MagicBands and FastPass+, the attraction reservation system that is now in place at Walt Disney World. Guests were asked to scan the barcode of their FastPass at the entrance to the attraction … New FastPass technology being tested at Disneyland
SeaWorld San Diego to fight ban on killer whale breeding
SeaWorld San Diego went before the California Coastal Commission recently to get approval for its $100 million Blue World Project, which would double the volume of their existing killer whale facility. During the course of the hearing, the Commission added an amendment that bans killer whale breeding at SeaWorld San Diego and another that limits … SeaWorld San Diego to fight ban on killer whale breeding
ShellieMay merchandise coming to Disney Parks in the U.S.
Merchandise featuring Duffy the Disney Bear’s best friend, ShellieMay, is set to hit the shelves of both Disneyland and Walt Disney World this fall. ShellieMay the Disney Bear was introduced at Tokyo Disney Resort in 2010 then later brought to Aulani Resort and is one of the most requested items from Duffy fans here in … ShellieMay merchandise coming to Disney Parks in the U.S.
