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Virtual Reality Star Wars Experience Coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland

Set to open this holiday season at both Disney Springs in Walt Disney World and in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort are two new Void Experience Centers. These Void Experience Centers will allow guests to step inside an immersive virtual reality experience called Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire. The Void is a “location-based immersive Virtual Reality Star Wars Experience Coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland

Downtown Disney to Close 3 Popular Stores

Downtown Disney, Disneyland Resort‘s dining and shopping area, is getting rid of some popular shopping destinations to make room for some new dining options. The stores to be closing soon are Build-A-Bear Workshop, Chapel Hats, and Ridemakerz. The shops aren’t closing due to poor performance, merely a need for more dining space. There are currently Downtown Disney to Close 3 Popular Stores

Disneyland Releases a Closer Look at Splitsville Luxury Lanes

Disneyland and the Disney Parks Blog have released more details about the Splitsville Luxury Lanes location that’s set to open in Downtown Disney this winter. The 40,000-square-foot multi-use space will feature floor-to-ceiling windows and will “fuse modern and retro elements.” The space will also includes a large patio overlooking Downtown Disney. Splitsville will include 20 Disneyland Releases a Closer Look at Splitsville Luxury Lanes

Downtown Disney Summer Celebration Features the Spirit of Aloha

Once again this year, Dole Packaged Foods will be sponsoring a Summer Celebration throughout Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort, including entertainment on the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage and special food items at many of the popular restaurants. The Polynesian performers of Tupua will debut Saturday, July 1st , before beginning their regular Friday evening Downtown Disney Summer Celebration Features the Spirit of Aloha

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Disneyland Resort, head over to Downtown Disney for some fun food and entertainment options! Throughout the month of March, Sprinkles will be featuring Green Velvet cupcakes and Irish Chocolate cupcakes, made with Bailey’s Irish Cream. Marceline’s Confectionery, along with other candy shops Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort