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We just got a peek at some big progress on the Avengers Campus in Disneyland!
Avengers Campus Logo
Prior to the park closures, Avengers Campus was originally slated to open in Disney California Adventure on July 18th, 2020. And even though we don’t yet know when the new opening date will be, it looks like some serious progress is being made!
We’ve been wondering a lot about how the historic closures of the Disney parks might affect the progress of Disney’s upcoming attractions.
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Well, Disney just gave us a little bit of an update. With the recent announcement of a full re-theme of Splash Mountain in Disney World and Disneyland, Disney provided a little insight into how this project and the closures have affected projects such as Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure and TRON: Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom.
There are LOTS of interesting and exciting developments across the Walt Disney Company! We are starting to see the gradual reopening process begin around the globe, and the news just doesn’t stop these days!
©WaltDisneyImagineering on Instagram — Shanghai Disneyland reopening
So, let’s get caught up on all things Disney Parks and entertainment!
A few days ago we got some insight into the state of Disney parks — such as the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland — during the Walt Disney Company Second Quarter Earnings Call.
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Now, it appears that a very early step in the process of resuming operations in Disneyland is being put into motion. Disney is working with California government and health officials to reinstate limited teams for “essential work” on Avengers Campus and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway.
An update to the Disneyland Paris website reveals additional information regarding the upcoming Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel.
Disneyland Paris
Due to the current global health situation, construction was put on hold for the renovation of the hotel (as Disneyland Paris currently remains closed until further notice). Though the originally announced opening date was June 15, 2020, the website now states that the timeline for the opening has been impacted. [Read more…]
There’s a literary expression that goes a bit like, “the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.”
Magic Kingdom
Somehow, that phrase seems totally prophetic when you think about how many “big plans” Disney had in the works right before everything got really, REALLY weird.
Disney World and Disneyland have just debuted new Stars Wars: Galaxy Edge lands which are nearly identical and have the same rides, including Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Rise of the Resistance.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Not only that, but Disneyland recently received its own version of Mickey’s Philharmagic. And soon, Disneyland will also be getting its own version of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. That got us thinking, what else could — and should — Disneyland borrow from Disney World?
Have you noticed that you’re getting distracted a little more easily these days? It seems like the days are all starting to blur together! Luckily Disney has gone above and beyond in making sure there’s plenty of new and exciting things to do at home!
Magic Kingdom Entrance
We’ve come up with a list of fun activities to fill your hours (and days) with if you’re a bored Disney World (or maybe just one that needs a little distraction!)!
We’ve been hard at work scoping out all the latest news for you. Today we have all the details on what’s happening due to the ongoing closures and more.
Due to the current global situation, ALL Disney Parks will be closed until further notice. See all of our coverage HERE.
Cinderella Castle
We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…
There have been a couple of noteworthy updates on Disneyland.com about the upcoming Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure.
Avengers Campus Concept Art ©Disney
A few weeks ago, an opening date of July 18, 2020 was announced for the new land. However, one of the two changes on the Disneyland Resort website now notes Avengers Campus as “Coming Soon.” [Read more…]
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