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Post by Admin on Jun 8, 2020 8:26:08 GMT
Fans of the Southland theme parks can now hope for some magic this summer! Disneyland Resort has opened bookings for July at the property’s trio of hotels. The rumor is that it could reopen in the middle of July. The Disneyland Resort has been closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Fans and followers have been looking for any information on when the park would reopen possibly this summer.  The Disneyland Resort website shows bookings are available starting July 16 and according to a report from the Orange County Register, the resort began making room reservations for July 15 this past week. Rates for July start at $428 for Paradise Pier Hotel, $586 for Disneyland Resort Hotel, and $766 for Grand Californian Hotel. Tickets to the park were also available for purchase through eTicket form. The website for the tickets state: “Due to the temporary closures at the Disneyland Resort, standard and express shipping will be delayed. Tickets will ship when the parks reopen. We appreciate your patience at this time.” If you have questions on any of the Theme Park tickets you can call 714-781-4636 or visit the website at disneyland.disney.go.com. The website for the three hotels state: “For guests who are interested in modifying their existing travel dates or making a new reservation for a future vacation, reservations are currently available for travel dates July 15, 2020 and later. As always, guests are able to modify these bookings if the (Disney’s Grand California Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel, and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel) opens before or after that time. Please contact the Walt Disney Travel Company for questions and modifications at 714-520-5050. We anticipate heavy call volume and appreciate our Guests’ patience as we work hard to respond to all inquiries.” According to the park, the pandemic has been the delay in reopening the parks. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan is for California’s theme parks will reopen sometime in the Phase 3 stage. A resort spokesperson wrote on the website: “Upon reopening, certain Disneyland Resort theme parks, hotels, restaurants, and other locations may be limited in capacity and subject to restricted availability.” Of course, don’t expect the experience to be the same. This pandemic has changed a lot of the way things will be to move forward. Our beloved Disneyland is no different. Expect social distancing to be enforced as there has been a call put out for Stormtrooper auditions! |
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Post by Admin on Jun 20, 2020 22:34:09 GMT
http://instagr.am/p/CBqNOtuJC86 Ouch! Things took a bit of a dark turn when Amy Lee, the frontwoman of Evanescence, showed off her home studio in an exclusive video on Billboard's Instagram Saturday (June 20). As part of Billboard's "My Top 10" series, the rock vocalist shared some of the favorite things she keeps around when she's making music, and quite a few were throwback items to her youth. As she kicked off the at-home tour, Lee pointed out that what's in her creative space is "part audio gear and part '80s toy collection, because that's who I am and that's how I roll." Among the fancy equipment and instruments was a Mickey Mouse lamp from her childhood bedroom minus the lampshade -- and his heart. "I had forgotten there was this other light besides the one on top that's inside Mickey, so put a light bulb in there and, like, flip the switch the other way -- he glows! And that's so cool!" the rocker shared. "So I did it. I put the light bulb in there ... turned it on. I unfortunately, I guess, I used a bulb that was too hot or whatever; came out here and realized I had burned a hole in Mickey's heart." Oops! While the classic Disney character got his heart singed, other relics from Lee's childhood made it out a little better. She showed off her collection of Care Bears, which were stuffed into a ceiling lamp. "They shoot love straight outta their guts!" the musician enthused. "I need the Care Bears. We ALL need the Care Bears!" |
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Post by Admin on Jun 24, 2020 6:47:58 GMT
A wedding can be an absolutely magical celebration of two people’s love for each other, complete with good food, good music and good company. However, the unique combination of family members meeting for the first time, high-flying emotions and free-flowing drinks can create a pressure-cooker environment bound to produce at least a few awkward moments. For those of you who have experienced the latter scenario, people on Reddit are currently commiserating over their “cringiest” wedding memories — and we’re dying of second-hand embarrassment.  “You know those slightly off-looking Mickey and Minnie mouses you see in NYC?” one user shared. “Yeah, they showed up for the first dance because the bride loved Disney.” “The entire room was forced to watch bride and groom dance alongside a deformed Mickey and Minnie, and halfway through they switched so the bride was dancing with Mickey and the groom with Minnie. I’ve never seen such a strange combination of stifled laughter and horrified stares.” |
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Post by Admin on Jun 26, 2020 5:37:59 GMT
Disney has officially announced that Splash Mountain will be re-themed to Princess and the Frog at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. (Tokyo Disneyland will retain its Brer characters from Song of the South, at least for now.) In this post, we’ll cover the news, share concept art, and offer some commentary.  Per Disney Parks Blog, the attraction’s theme is inspired by an all-time favorite animated Disney film, The Princess and the Frog. The new-look ride will pick up this story after the final kiss, and join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure – featuring some of the powerful music from the film – as they prepare for their first-ever Mardi Gras performance. Tiana is a modern, courageous, and empowered woman, who pursues her dreams and never loses sight of what’s really important. It’s a great story with a strong lead character, set against the backdrop of New Orleans and the Louisiana bayou. In 1966, Walt himself opened New Orleans Square when it became the first new “land” added to Disneyland park, so it feels natural to link the story and the incredible music of “The Princess and the Frog” to our parks.  While the timing may seem suspect, Disney indicates that this isn’t an impulsive reaction to recent headlines and petitions that have gained traction. Walt Disney Imagineering states that it has actively been working on a Splash Mountain retheme for some time, with a specific focus on The Princess and the Frog for the past year. The voice of Princess Tiana and Tony Award-winning actress, Anika Noni Rose, shared, “It is really exciting to know that Princess Tiana’s presence in both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom will finally be fully realized! As passionate as I am about what we created, I know the fans are going to be over the moon. The Imagineers are giving us ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Mardi Gras celebration we’ve been waiting for, and I’m here for it!” |
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Post by Admin on Jul 8, 2020 4:27:28 GMT
Walt Disney Co <DIS.N> will stick to its plans to reopen its Walt Disney World theme parks in Orlando, Florida, to a limited number of guests on Saturday, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
Florida's coronavirus cases have soared in the last month, with the state's daily count topping 10,000 three times in the last week. The death rate from COVID-19 rose nearly 19% in the last week from the week prior, bringing the state’s death toll to more than 3,800.
Some workers have signed a petition asking Disney to delay Walt Disney World's reopening. The resort, home to the world's most-visited theme parks, was closed to guests in March.
In a statement on Tuesday, Disney's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Pamela Hymel, said new requirements from temperature checks, to face coverings and extra sanitation would enable guests to enjoy Disney World "responsibly."
"While COVID-19, and the risk of contracting it, is present in public places, there are many important ways that we can all help promote each other’s safety," Hymel said.
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