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Blizzard Beach Water Park to Have Longer than Usual Refurbishment this Season

Each of Disney’s water parks is refurbished annually and typically between January and March. The schedule is staggered so guests are typically able to enjoy at least one water park experience year-round. This year, additional refurbishment work and enhancements to Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park will result in a longer annual downtime than in previous years. Blizzard Beach will close Blizzard Beach Water Park to Have Longer than Usual Refurbishment this Season

Red Car Trolley News Boys Show at California Adventure Ending Soon

With summer crowds lighter than expected, the Disneyland Resort may have started implementing cost-cutting measures, with the Red Car Trolley News Boys show at Disney California Adventure among the first victims. Several sources, including some Cast Members, are reporting that the final show will be July 23rd. The Disneyland Resort website has not been updated, Red Car Trolley News Boys Show at California Adventure Ending Soon

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Opening Dates Announced for Both Disney World & Disneyland

Disney has announced that Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is set to open on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Walt Disney World and on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Disneyland. Once work is completed at Walt Disney World, Imagineers will head back to California to complete their mission at Disneyland Resort. Walt Disney’s birthday is on December 5 making it Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Opening Dates Announced for Both Disney World & Disneyland

Gourmet Cotton Candy and Alcoholic Frozen Glaciers Available at Goofy’s Candy Co. at Disney Springs

Some folks might remember trying a made-to-order gourmet cotton candy offering inside the Christmas Tree Trail at Disney Springs last year. Disney has just announced that this popular snack will now be available all year long at Goofy’s Candy Co. in the Marketplace at Disney Springs. Guests will not only find holiday flavors such as Candy Cane, Eggnog, Gourmet Cotton Candy and Alcoholic Frozen Glaciers Available at Goofy’s Candy Co. at Disney Springs

Disney Cruise Line Named “World’s Best” by ‘Travel + Leisure’ Readers

Disney Cruise Line was just awarded top honors in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. The publication’s readers have chosen Disney Cruise Line as the Best Ocean Cruise Line among those carrying 2,200 passengers or more. “This award is an honor for our team,” said Disney Cruise Line President Jeff Vahle. “It certainly is Disney Cruise Line Named “World’s Best” by ‘Travel + Leisure’ Readers

House of Blues at Disney Springs to Launch Weekend Bayou Brunch Beginning August 3

The House of Blues Orlando located on the West Side of Disney Springs is getting ready to launch a new Bayou Brunch offering every Saturday and Sunday in their Restaurant and Bar. Beginning Saturday, August 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Bayou Brunch will feature scratch-made Southern favorites such as Chicken and Waffles, House of Blues at Disney Springs to Launch Weekend Bayou Brunch Beginning August 3

Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Has New Fab Five Topiary Art

Some fun, new topiaries have been added to the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort celebrating Mickey and his pals. The style of artwork in these designs was inspired by the series A Mickey Mouse Cartoon and the characters’ poses reflect their personalities. The displays were built in pieces making them appear differently depending on the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Has New Fab Five Topiary Art

Save Up to 20% on a Disneyland Resort Hotel Stay This Summer with Your Disney Visa

Disney Visa cardholders can save up to 20% this summer on their stay at select Disneyland Resort Hotels with this new offer. The offer is good most Sunday through Thursday nights from July 14th through August 8th, and must be booked by August 4th. Cardholders booking a stay at the Disneyland Hotel or Disney’s Grand Save Up to 20% on a Disneyland Resort Hotel Stay This Summer with Your Disney Visa