AUTHOR: Tom Bell
Chase introduces Star Wars themed credit cards
Chase Bank has introduced three new Star Wars themed credit cards, featuring characters from the classic films, as part of the Disney Visa Card program. Chase has also announced Disney Visa exclusive Imperial Meet ‘N’ Greets at both Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort. The Imperial Meet at Disneyland Park is expected to begin … Chase introduces Star Wars themed credit cards
Jungle Cruise movie to star Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson has been tapped to star in a movie based on the Jungle Cruise. Johnson’s involvement is the latest in a series of attempts to get the movie made going all the way back to 2004. The most recent attempt in 2011 had hoped to reunite Toy Story’s Tom Hanks and Tim … Jungle Cruise movie to star Dwayne Johnson
Armed man arrested last month at the Disneyland Resort
On the morning of July 9th, a man made it through bag-check at the Disneyland Resort with a loaded handgun before plainclothes officers were able to alert police. Percival Aguilar Agoncillo, 44, of San Francisco was arrested by the Anaheim Police Department in the esplanade between Disneyland Park and California Adventure, but according to police, … Armed man arrested last month at the Disneyland Resort
Anaheim House of Blues plans move to GardenWalk
The House of Blues, which has been part of the Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District since it opened in 2001, has indicated that it intends to move to a larger space at the Anaheim GardenWalk, with an opening scheduled for next summer. The UltraLuxe Cinemas is set to move out of their building at the … Anaheim House of Blues plans move to GardenWalk
Disneyland releases new smartphone app
The Disneyland Resort has released a new official smartphone app called simply “Disneyland” that will allow guests to access current wait times and check park hours. The new app is not connected to Walt Disney World‘s MyDisneyExperience. Guests can also link their existing tickets and Annual Passes through the app, allowing them to present a … Disneyland releases new smartphone app
Museum looking to revive Disneyland’s Midget Autopia
The Walt Disney Hometown Museum in Marceline, MO has begun a Kickstarter campaign to try to re-fabricate and reopen the 10-car Midget Autopia that ran in Disneyland from 1957 until 1966. When the construction of It’s a Small World forced the removal of the Midget Autopia, Walt Disney donated the ride to Marceline, where it … Museum looking to revive Disneyland’s Midget Autopia
Beach Side Bonfire buffet opens at Disneyland’s Paradise Pier Hotel
The PCH Grill at the Disneyland Resort‘s Paradise Pier Hotel recently premiered a new dinner buffet that is inspired by the picnics, barbecues and bonfires that happen along California’s beaches. One of the highlights of the buffet is the carving station featuring fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs and smokey tri-tip. Other main dishes include fried chicken, … Beach Side Bonfire buffet opens at Disneyland’s Paradise Pier Hotel
Couple sneaks their wedding into Disneyland
An Oakland, CA couple decided that they wanted to get married in their favorite theme park, but didn’t want to pay the huge amount Disney would have charged, so they secretly put together a plan to have their wedding, including 25 guests, in the middle of Disneyland Park. Lex Emmanel and Emily Rose chose to … Couple sneaks their wedding into Disneyland
Another shake-up in management at Walt Disney World
Over the next month, Dan Cockerell, Vice President of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Phil Holmes, Vice President of Magic Kingdom, will be switching jobs. Cockerell has been in charge at Hollywood Studios since 2011 and Holmes has overseen the Magic Kingdom since 2001. This move comes soon after the announcement that Melissa Valiquette, former director … Another shake-up in management at Walt Disney World
I was there July 17, 2015: Disneyland’s 60th birthday
On July 17, 2015, Disneyland Park celebrated its 60th birthday with a big party, a moving ceremony, some fun photo-ops and a free gift or two. Here are some highlights… The great news about the day was that lines to get into the Park were very bearable, unlike the recent 24-hour event, which had horrible … I was there July 17, 2015: Disneyland’s 60th birthday
