food IS a theme park
Disneyland has been closed for almost a full year now.
Sleeping Beauty Castle
Recently, Disney announced that they would be canceling all Disneyland Annual Passes and developing a new membership program down the line. This was a sudden move. But now, we may have more insight into this decision.
Many are eagerly anticipating the opening of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure in Disneyland Resort.
Avengers Campus Concept Art ©Disney
The new land, originally anticipated to debut in summer 2020, was to open in two phases. The completed area would have two new attractions, three new dining locations, character encounters, and more. Due to the parks’ closure in spring 2020, the project was delayed.
We’re quickly approaching the opening date for the new Star Wars Trading Post location in Downtown Disney. The Star Wars Trading Post will open on February 19th, and guests will be able to explore the hidden Resistance jungle base in a galaxy far, far away.
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Unlike Galaxy’s Edge, the jungle base storyline will be placed outside of the limits of the Star Wars timeline, so you’ll be able to buy merchandise from all different Star Wars eras! As Star Wars fans ourselves, we can’t wait to visit this place! The new location of the base is actually the former home of Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney. So, how exactly did Disney transform the rainforest into a jungle from another galaxy?
There’s been lots of excitement at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District recently.
Downtown Disney
As restaurants gradually reopen, we’ve also seen the transformation of Rainforest Café into what is expected to become the Star Wars Trading Post (which we previewed a while back). And now, we have an official opening date for the new spot!
The Disneyland theme parks have been closed since last March, and have yet to receive a reopening timeline or date. During this time, Annual Passholders have received automatic extensions on their passes and monthly payments have been put on pause.
Disneyland
Now, we have breaking and important news for Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders.
Although Disneyland hasn’t set an official opening date, California Governor Gavin Newsom has stated that there’s “no hurry” to decide the best time to reopen theme parks moving forward.
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Despite the uncertainty, Disneyland has still been moving forward with precautions like health and safety signs, limited capacity measures, and more ahead of the parks’ reopening dates. Yet, the uncertainty of when the parks and resorts will be welcoming guests back has caused Disney to make difficult decisions regarding the layoffs of 28,000 Cast Members during this time.
Starbucks Lovers: you may have to look somewhere else to get your caffeine fix at Downtown Disney.
Downtown Disney!
It’s an understatement to say there have been lots of changes at Downtown Disney lately. Earlier this month, we got the word that some of the merchandise and dining locations were scheduled to reopen. And then more reopened. And even more. [Read more…]
Who said staying at home couldn’t be magical??
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While we might not be in the Disney Parks right now, we’ve still been visiting virtually by watching celebrity live streams and the Magic Happens parade on repeat! And, we’re taking you with us all the way to Disneyland Paris for an extra enchanting show.
This Mickey is crazy adorable and I want it in my front YARD! Alas, it’s in Disneyland, but you still gotta see it!
Sleeping Beauty Castle
But you won’t find this Mickey IN the park, my friends.
We have exciting news on a brand new entertainment offering over at Disneyland!
Disneyland’s Frontierland
We previously announced a new dueling piano show that is headed to The Golden Horseshoe. We finally have new information to share with you.
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