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This is Halloween, everybody makes a scene! Especially all of the fun Oogie Boogie merchandise we have spotted throughout Disney World and Downtown Disney!
Oogie Boogie Popcorn Bucket
A couple of days ago we let you know that the Oogie Boogie Popcorn Bucket is back in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! There is even a new feature allowing you to get two churros instead of popcorn. Turns out, the Oogie Boogie merchandise train doesn’t stop there!
Just a few days ago, we shared with you that indoor dining could be coming soon to Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort.
Downtown Disney!
Now, we’ve got an official update from Disney about indoor dining at Downtown Disney.
ICYMI, we just shared our Top Ten pics from our visit yesterday to Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney.
Downtown Disney District
From new health and safety signage in front of the park gates to a peek at new merchandise and more, we wanted to give you an overall look at our experience. But now, we’d like to dedicate a little discussion to one of our findings during our visit, as a new Parking Self Pay station has been installed in the Simba Lot. [Read more…]
Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collections have been popular, to say the least, but now they have our head spinning for another reason! Yesterday, we spotted the Minnie Ears from the Dumbo The Flying Elephant Collection of the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction series in MAGIC KINGDOM at Disney World! And now, we spotted another collection across the U.S. at Disneyland!
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Disney previously announced that they would not be releasing new limited-edition merchandise into the parks to help keep guidelines for social distancing. However, we just spotted the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Mad Tea Party pins set at Disneys Pin Traders in Downtown Disney!
While Disneyland has yet to announce a reopening date for its two theme parks, we can STILL visit the shopping and dining district, Downtown Disney! And with indoor dining set to resume as early as this weekend, there are even MORE reasons to visit these days!
Downtown Disney District
We stopped by Downtown Disney this week, and needless to say, there were some pretty interesting finds! Let’s take a look at the top TEN photos from Disneyland today!
Now that the live-action Mulan has officially released on Disney+, we’re seeing even more merchandise dedicated to our favorite warrior popping up all over the parks and online. I mean, have you even seen the gorgeous Mulan castle collection?
Mulan Preview
But we just spotted what might be the coolest piece of Mulan merchandise yet!
Disneyland is looking a little different today.
Smoke Above Disneyland
As you may know, California is one of 13 states currently battling wildfires that amount to more than 5,300 square miles — about the size of Connecticut. The smoke from these fires has reached Disneyland as the sunny California skies are obscured.
Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park may still be closed, but that hasn’t stopped us from having a fun time over in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District.
Downtown Disney!
And, while we’ve enjoyed eating at some of our favorite spots in their outdoor seating areas, we’re now starting to get more information about when restaurants in Downtown Disney should be seating guests indoors!
Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom held a news conference where he provided an update on the state’s reopening initiatives. While taking questions from reporters, Newsom commented that the negotiations with theme parks are “open-ended,” signaling that the state has yet to produce definitive reopening guidelines for Disneyland.
Sleeping Beauty Castle
It was also announced today that Orange County, where Disneyland resides, has advanced to the next reopening tier. According to the city of Anaheim’s reopening website, that means that indoor dining can resume soon!
Last month, Downtown Disney hosted an exclusive shopping event for those looking to purchase limited-edition merchandise items. If you didn’t have a chance to sign up for the last event and were bummed, get ready!
Downtown Disney Anaheim
Downtown Disney is hosting another event and this time it’s for a few pieces of spooky merch.
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