food IS a theme park
at Disney California Adventure Park has always been a great place to kick back with a drink or an appetizer while waiting to dine at Carthay Circle Restaurant.
Carthay Circle Lounge
But, this spot just got even better!
It’s no secret that with Disney’s purchase of the Marvel Universe, the Walt Disney Company was banking on bringing superheroes to its many theme parks. Disneyland in California and Disneyland Paris are getting superhero-themed lands, and Hong Kong Disneyland is getting a Marvel-themed ride.
But even with copious development in Walt Disney World, the only major Marvel Comics-related growth is Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster. There’s no Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, or big green Hulk in sight.
Avengers Campus Concept Art ©Disney
Universal Studios, as you may have guessed if you’re a fan of their hero-themed rides and entertainment, retained the rights to the Marvel characters in an agreement signed in 1994 between Marvel and MCA (which would eventually become part of NBC Universal). But there were two caveats. One: Universal had to actually use the characters to retain control over them, and Two: the agreement split the country down the middle, and the rules applied separately to the areas east and west of the Mississippi River. [Read more…]
Welcome back to Disneyland Resort
where we’ve got construction updates, cool merchandise, and more in our latest What’s New!
Pixar Pier
Construction continues on the Pixar Pals Parking Structure, which is set to open this summer. [Read more…]
In late March, Disney announced several new policies for guests visiting parks in Walt Disney World and Disneyland. And most of those new policies go into effect today, May 1, 2019.
My Disney Experience App pop up with park rules
Included in the new policies is a ban on smoking inside the parks. Park maps have been updated designating the new outside-of-entrance smoking locations accordingly.
Animal Kingdom Park Map and Guide
In Animal Kingdom, the only smoking location is outside the gates near the security stands.
We’re back at Disneyland Resort to check out What’s New in the parks and Downtown Disney. We’ve got plenty of new t shirt designs, plus: Mickey’s PhilharMagic is open!
New California Adventure Park Maps
Guests arriving at Disney California Adventure Park were given this Avengers Endgame pin upon arrival. [Read more…]
Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news from this week in a nice little package for ya!
Don’t Forget… The 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is in full bloom, and we have the menus! And be sure to check out our BEST of the Fest! AND – the opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge were announced for BOTH Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
AND Black Tap finally opened in Disneyland!
CrazyShakes at Black Tap in Disneyland
We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…
Disney Parks Blog announced new policies regarding strollers several weeks ago, and now the parks are making it easier to see if your stroller measures up.
Disneyland Train Station
Pre-security, these rectangles mark the boundaries of what size is allowable for strollers in the parks. [Read more…]
Just yesterday we were looking at the new signage for Mickey’s PhilharMagic in Disney California Adventure…
DCA Mickey’s PhilharMagic
… and starting TODAY guests in the park will get to see the real thing! [Read more…]
Hey, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re chatting about things Disney keeps getting wrong.
What could be improved upon here?
Here’s the thing… you KNOW we love Disney. But everyone can use a little constructive criticism. Today we’re sharing nine things we wish Disney could change, update, or improve to make the guest experience a better one. We’re also sharing some tips along the way to help you avoid any pitfalls in our latest DFB YouTube Video!
Welcome back to Disneyland Resort for another What’s New! We’re bringing you some construction updates, a fun new plush, and a fun return donut!
Pixar Pal-A-Round
The Pixar Pals Parking Structure is still a work in progress, but some hard surfaces are going down on the space around it. [Read more…]
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