Disneyland’s Main Street U.S.A. Streetcar Track Refurbishment is Complete

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March 29, 2018

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Disneyland Park just finished the first ever complete horse-drawn streetcar track refurbishment along Main Street U.S.A.! This is the first time the entire track was replaced, although sections have been replaced overtime.

New brickwork also added along the length of this iconic street!

All pieces of original track that had not been replaced prior to this refurbishment were salvaged and preserved. Replacement pieces were recycled.

And as of today, the horses are back to strolling along Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland park!

TCM’s ‘Treasures from the Disney Vault’ Returns Tonight

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March 29, 2018

Treasures from the Disney Vault

Get the popcorn ready! The next Turner Classic Movie installment of Treasures from the Disney Vault is set to air tonight at 8 pm ET!

Several times a year, TCM will feature a wide array of Disney classics for the entire family to enjoy, including animated shorts, feature films, live-action movies, documentaries, nature films and made-for-television movies. The event is hosted by film critic, Leonard Maltin.

The schedule for tonight’s event is:

8:00 PM
- The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
10:00 PM
- Mickey’s Trailer (1952)
- In Search of the Castaways (1962)
12:00 AM
- Mr. Duck Steps Out (1940)
- The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (1968)
2:15 AM
- The Golden Touch (1935)
- The Sword and the Rose (1953)
4:15 AM
- Rob Roy: The Highland Rogue (1953)

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New Marvel Studios Avengers: Infinity War TV Spot

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March 29, 2018

Avenger Infinity War

The new Marvel Avengers: Infinity War TV has aired and fans are going crazy with speculations about what will happen to their favorite Avengers.

The movie comes out on April 27th nationwide and you can get your tickets already online at most theaters.

Watch the TV Spot here:

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Disney Listed in LinkedIn Top Companies to Work For

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March 29, 2018

LinkedIn posted their 2018 list of Top Companies to Work for across the U.S. and Disney finished in the top 10. This information is based off over 146 million business professionals that represent brands and innovators across the U.S.

Facebook, Apple, and Tesla also charted the list ranking higher than Walt Disney as companies like Netflix and Uber were just below. Sitting at #8 on the list with 199,000 employees, Disney was sandwiched between#9 Oracle IT Services with 138,000 employees and #7 ComCast NBC Productions with 164,000 employees.

From LinkedIn: “The Top Companies list is based on the billions of actions taken by LinkedIn members and looks at four main pillars: interest in the company, engagement with the company’s employees, job demand and employee retention.”

Making magic: Jobseekers looking to be part of the digital media revolution should look no further than the House of the Mouse. Its chief Imagineer, CEO Bob Iger, has been furiously rethinking the fabled media giant. As traditional TV continues to lose viewers to streaming options, Disney has been quickly adapting. It acquired most of 21st Century Fox (pending federal approval) and has plans to launch two streaming services this year, one under the ESPN banner and another for Disney Studio content.- LinkedIn

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All Tickets Sold Out for ‘Disneyland After Dark- Star Wars Nite’ Event

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March 29, 2018

***UPDATE: All tickets have been sold out for this event.***

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Mark your calendars for this one-night-only Star Wars extravaganza—kick off May the 4th a day early at Disneyland Park! Disneyland Park will host their second Disneyland After Dark event will feature Star Wars Nite.

I reported March 27th that pre-sale tickets went on sale for Disneyland Annual Passholders, which sold out the same day. Tickets are now on sale to the general public by purchasing online or by calling Ticketing at 714-781-4636.

Guests are encouraged to come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character for this after-hours event. Other highlights include:

Exclusive after-hours access to Disneyland beginning at 6 p.m.
Special entertainment, character encounters and more!
Immersive Star Wars-themed photo opportunities.
An exclusive commemorative keepsake lanyard and complimentary PhotoPass photos during the event.
Ability to purchase limited-edition “May the 4th” merchandise.

Tickets will be available, so be sure to visit Disneyland.com for pricing and details, and mark these dates on your calendar:

March 27: Tickets on sale for Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders
March 29: Tickets open up to the general public

Tickets are expected to sell quickly so definitely plan on booking early.

Get ready to jump to hyperspace as the special Star Wars-themed layover will be making a return to Space Mountain. Plus, stay tuned for additional event updates including elements from Solo: A Star Wars Story, in theaters May 25.

Also, as a special treat for Star Wars fans, beginning May 4th, all Disneyland park guests will be able to enjoy the following new and returning Star Wars experiences:

“March of First Order” – Captain Phasma guides a squad of First Order stormtroopers through Tomorrowland in a dramatic show of force.
Encounter Rey – Meet the Resistance’s newest hero at Star Wars Launch Bay.
Hyperspace Mountain – This popular transformation of Space Mountain returns!

Admission to the event costs $99 per adult and children ages 3 and up. Parking is not included, and regular daytime tickets and annual passes are not valid for event admission.

So what are you waiting for? Celebrate your love of Star Wars on May the 3rd by booking your Disneyland getaway.

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New Churros to Debut at Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort

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March 29, 2018

New Churros to Debut at Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort

Churros are probably among some of the favorite handheld snacks at the Disney parks. And if they are your favorite, good news for you! There will be three new versions arriving to Disneyland Resort on April 13 for Pixar Fest!

The Snipe Churro- multicolored and fruity with lemon sugar, representing Up’s bold bird, Kevin.

New Churros to Debut at Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort

Lots-o’ Straw-“Bear”-y- Churro- bright pink sugar, with a trademarked strawberry scent of the Toy Story 3 character.

New Churros to Debut at Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort

Frontierland’s Coco Churro- topped with chocolate powder, vanilla bean, and salted cinnamon sugar, serviced with a Mexican chocolate dipping sauce that’s got a smoky chipotle kick.

New Churros to Debut at Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort

There will be more churros released for Pixar Fest and at a permanent Toy Story-themed churro stand to debut within Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure on June 23. Disney’s culinary team said this is just the beginning of exciting new churros. There’s going to be an “explosion” of ever-changing churros from here on out and not just seasonal!

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Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule for April 2018

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March 29, 2018

Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule for April 2018

In order for Disney to make sure all their attractions are kept looking pristine and in top working order, they must close from time to time. While no one likes when their favorite attraction is closed, we can be comforted knowing Disney always makes safety a priority and does their best to ensure guest satisfaction with each and every single attraction. That being said, in order to help you prepare and plan, here is the list of each attraction scheduled for a refurbishment in April 2018 at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure.

Disneyland Park

Splash Mountain – January 2 – April 13, 2018
Dumbo the Flying Elephant – January 8 – TBD
Matterhorn Bobsleds – April 16, 2018 – TBD

Disney California Adventure

Ariel’s Grotto – January 8, 2018 – TBD
California Screamin’ – January 8, 2018 – TBD
Games of the Boardwalk – January 8, 2018 – TBD
Mickey’s Fun Wheel – January 8, 2018 – TBD
King Triton’s Carousel – March 5, 2018 – TBD
World of Color – April 13, 2018 – TBD

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Disney’s Old Key West Resort To Offer Wine Tasting Event

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March 29, 2018

Wine Tasting at Olivia's Cafe for DVC Members

Beginning April 15th, Disney Vacation Club members will be able to partake in an hour-long wine tasting event at Olivia’s Café located at Disney’s Old Key West Resort.

In addition to sipping a few different vinos at this wine tasting, participants will explore the story of Olivia Farnsworth, the legendary founder of Olivia’s Café. So it goes, Olivia moved to “Conch Flats” (Old Key West Resort’s setting) years ago and started cooking out of her small cottage on “Turtle Krawl”. The aroma wafting from her kitchen made her cooking no secret to the townspeople and she was soon serving up dinner to locals in small batches. As demand increased for Olivia’s famous cooking, she soon found herself adding tables, chairs and at last a storefront sign as she officially opened up her restaurant to the public.

This event will be offered weekly on Sundays except for holidays. The wine tasting will run for one hour, from 3pm to 4pm and will set guests back $30 per person. This event can accommodate up to 20 DVC members for each experience.

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Photo Review: Behind The Seeds Tour

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March 28, 2018

Photo Review: Behind The Seeds Tour

We recently had the opportunity to partake in a Behind the Seeds Tour. If you have an interest in gardening, want to learn about sustainable food sources or just want to turn your brown thumb into a green thumb then this tour is for you. Here is our photo review of the Behind the Seed Tour.

Our Tour Guide Camille started us on our journey through the Integrated Pest Management Lab and onto the Bio-Technology Lab. We learned that Disney breeds specific bugs to eat other bugs that damage plants. We learned that there are, in fact full-time scientists at the Bio-Technology Lab who conduct research in a very sterile space.

We moved on to one of the greenhouse areas. We learned about hydroponics, a system where water is fed to plants through a tubing system, and were treated by our new friend Les to some fresh cucumber slices. Les explained that much of the produce harvested here is used in restaurants around the Walt Disney World Resort. We were intrigued by Les’s name tag and he shared with us that it is made of bamboo and was awarded to him by Disney Imagineers for his innovative ideas.

As we were walking through the greenhouse we noticed a fun piece of artwork, drawn into the sand, acknowledging the Flower and Garden Festival. This was one of the many nice touches we noticed during our Behind the Seeds Tour.

We moved our way into the Fish Farming area where we saw Shrimp and Tilapia. We learned that Shrimp, as they grow, shed their outer shell and grow a new one. Our Tour Guide Camille also gave us some fish food and we were allowed to feed the Tilapia as well.

The final part of our tour was in another greenhouse that focused primarily on spices. Did you know that Vanilla is hand pollinated everywhere around the world except for Mexico City, Mexico? We discovered that the top 5 most expensive spices are:

Saffron
Vanilla
Cardamom
Cloves
Cinnamon

As you might expect from any Walt Disney World Tour, be on the lookout for Hidden Mickeys!

See a short video from our Behind the Seeds Tour here:

We really enjoyed this Behind the Seeds Tour. If you are a fan of the Living with the Land ride, are interested in agriculture, or are just looking for something new and interesting to do while visiting Epcot then the Behind the Seeds Tour is a great option. These one hour tours begin daily at 10:30am with the last tour typically taking place at 4:30pm. You can reserve your tour by calling 407-WDW-TOUR or stop by the tour desk just outside of Soarin’. Ticket prices are $25 for adults and $20 for children.

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Royal Princess Sing-A-Long at Disney Springs

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March 28, 2018

Disney Springs

The Disney Corner, the newest store located in Disney Springs is offering a Royal Princess Sing-A-Long! The 2 story location is geared toward little princesses of all age with selfie worthy spots all throughout the store.

Royal Princess Sing-A-Long at Disney Springs

Cast members are looking for volunteers now to help them sing every Thursday-Saturday from 4-8 p.m. See location for more details.

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A Look Into the Millennium Falcon Ride Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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March 28, 2018

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (Star Wars Land) is scheduled to open in Disney World and Disneyland in 2019. One of the flagship attractions of the Lands is sure to be the Millennium Falcon ride coming to both parks. With the exception of a photo of the ride released a few months ago, not much else is known about it.

Until today. NVIDIA, who is collaborating with Walt Disney Imagineering on the development of the Millenium Falcon, has given us a new look into what Guests will see when the ride opens at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

The Millennium Falcon ride will utilize five synchronized projectors that will take Guests on a journey through the planet of Batuu. The photo above shows a sequence created by ILMxLAB. It gives us a look at the total immersion and attention to details that riders of the ride will experience.

According to Walt Disney Imagineer, Bei Yang, the Millennium Falcon will use a “single BOXX chassis packed with eight high-end NVIDIA Quadro P6000 GPUs, connected via Quadro SLI.” Yang says that this allows the designers to “achieve performance unlike anything before.”

One thing is for sure, the Millennium Falcon ride is going to be out of this world!

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Water Aerobics Makes a Splash at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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March 28, 2018

Water Aerobics Makes a Splash at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Looking to stick with your workout schedule while you are on vacation? Instructor-led water aerobics at Disney’s Contemporary Resort are the perfect way to keep your body in check. Classes are held every Friday morning at 9:30am and are complimentary for guests staying at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Towers.

Splash into your next workout! Join us on Fridays at 9:30a for Water Aerobics at Disney’s #ContemporaryResort. pic.twitter.com/n7t9Z8T14e

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