Current Events 10/21/2024
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Disneyland’s new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is delightful, thrilling and still plenty wet
Review: Disneyland adds a new Princess Tiana backstory, a host of adorable animatronic critters and a toe-tapping soundtrack while keeping the splash that made Splash Mountain famous.
By Brady MacDonald
UPDATED: October 22, 2024
“I rode Tiana’s Bayou Adventure on Monday, Oct. 21 during the first day of Magic Key annual passholder previews at the Anaheim theme park and found the refreshed water ride to be a worthy and welcomed successor to Splash Mountain.”
GUIDE: Everything You Need to Know About Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!
By MiceChat Staff -October 24, 2024
Video: Full Ride on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland During Magic Key Previews
Take a virtual ride on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland before opening day.
by Tricia Kennedy | Oct 22, 2024
Come And Get It: Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree Now Open!
By MiceChat Staff -October 25, 2024
Disneyland Railroad to reopen with new track after 3-month refurbishment
The 18-minute grand circle tour around the park returns on Oct. 25.
By Brady MacDonald
PUBLISHED: October 23, 2024
“The Disneyland Railroad will soon be back on track after the grand circle tour underwent a major refurbishment in preparation for the 70th anniversary celebration of the Anaheim theme park.
“The 18-minute scenic journey aboard the Disneyland Railroad will return on Friday, Oct. 25 after a three-month refurbishment,”
Disneyland Hotel cocktail bar gets a Sleeping Beauty makeover
The Broken Spell Lounge takes over the former Steakhouse 55 restaurant location in the hotel lobby.
By Brady MacDonald
PUBLISHED: October 22, 2024
“The Broken Spell Lounge in the Disneyland Hotel lobby will be open daily from 4 p.m. to midnight starting on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
“The former location of Steakhouse 55 had been recast as the hotel’s indistinct “Lobby Lounge” before the latest transformation into a romantic nightcap spot.
“The “enchanted woods” forest setting of the Broken Spell Lounge decor draws inspiration from Disney’s 1959 “Sleeping Beauty” animated film.”
Disneyland Hotel Lobby Lounge Gets New “Sleeping Beauty” Inspired Name
As of tonight, the lobby lounge – which opened in January – will be called Broken Spell Lounge.
by Luke Manning | Oct 21, 2024
Disneyland rolls out $400 Lightning Lane Premier Pass — Here’s how it works
The pilot rollout of the new line-cutting pass begins on Oct. 23.
By Brady MacDonald
UPDATED: October 16, 2024
“The Premier Pass allows visitors a single ride on each available Lightning Lane attraction at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure — including Rise of the Resistance and Radiator Springs Racers.
“The big perk with the Premier Pass is that visitors can ride any Lightning Lane attraction at any time they want without scheduling the next available return time in the Disneyland app. Just walk up, jump on and ride what you want when you want.”
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“The Premier Pass does not replace any existing queueing options. Visitors can still use the free standby and virtual queues and pay extra for the Lightning Lane Multi pass ($32 and up) and the Lightning Lane Single passes good for Rise of the Resistance ($27 and up) and Radiator Springs Racers ($17 and up).”
How Disneyland’s $400 Premier Pass compares to other line-skipping perks
The eye-popping price tag costs $81 to $330 more than premium perks at Universal, Knott’s, Magic Mountain, SeaWorld and Legoland.
By Brady MacDonald
PUBLISHED: October 17, 2024
“Disneyland’s line-cutting perk has gone from the most affordable to the most expensive among Southern California theme parks with the introduction of a pricey new front-of-the-line option aimed at VIP big spenders.”
How Disneyland’s VIP Tour compares to Lightning Lane Premier Pass
A large party can get a guided tour of the park for about the same price as the premium Lightning Lane pass.
By Brady MacDonald
PUBLISHED: October 21, 2024
“Disneyland’s VIP Tours cost $500 to $800 per hour for up to 10 visitors. The guided tours last a minimum of 7 hours and a maximum of 10 hours.
“On the low end, VIP Tours cost $3,500 for a party of 10 or as little as $350 per person — in line with the $400 price tag for the new Lightning Lane Premier Pass.”
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“VIP Tours offer a lot more than just front-of-the-line access to the most popular rides at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. The VIP concierge meets you at your Disney hotel, books dining reservations, arranges reserved viewings for parades and nighttime spectaculars and offers insider tips and behind-the-scenes stories throughout the day.
“Upgrading from the Premier Pass to the VIP Tour might not make financial sense for a family of four, but it could save money for a party of 8 or 10 willing to splurge on the premium line-cutting service.
“Why spend $400 per person on Premier Passes when a large party can pay the same price and get a guided tour of the park with dining, parade and fireworks reservations in addition to the line-cutting perks?”
Disney Lightning Lanes: Premier, Multi, or Single – What You Need to Know
By Samantha Davis-Friedman -October 16, 2024
“With Premier, Multi, and Single Pass Lightning Lanes, plus virtual queue, standby, single rider, and DAS, there are a lot of confusing ways to enter an attraction at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Let’s take a look at all your options.”
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Disneyland adds a few new surprises this Christmas holiday season
Winter festivities return to Disney's Anaheim theme parks from Nov. 15 through Jan. 6.
By Brady MacDonald
PUBLISHED: October 25, 2024
“The new Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail will take place throughout Downtown Disney from Nov. 22 through Jan. 1. Treasure hunt maps and stickers will be sold for $10 at select shops in Downtown Disney and the Disney hotels. Completed maps can be redeemed for a collectible holiday keepsake.”
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“Disneyland will bring back the “Believe … In Holiday Magic” fireworks show with “snoap” while DCA will see the return of the “World of Color — Season of Light” water show.
“Holiday ride overlays will return on It’s a Small World, Haunted Mansion, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree and Luigi’s Rollickin Roadsters.
“When you get hungry there will be plenty of holiday food and drinks at the Disney Festival of Holidays and Disney Viva Navidad food festivals.”
Disneyland restarts Magic Key sales — What you need to know
Sales of all four tiers of Magic Key annual passes will start on Nov. 6.
By Brady MacDonald
UPDATED: October 23, 2024
“Sales of all four tiers of Magic Key annual passes will start on Wednesday, Nov. 6 no earlier than 9 a.m. Pacific time, according to official Disneyland social media accounts.
“You can enter the online waiting room starting at 8:45 a.m. where you will be automatically added to an online queue.”
Everything You Need To Know About Disneyland Magic Keys
By Dusty Sage -October 23, 2024
DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Night Lights Delight, Price Spike & Bayou Hype
By MiceChat Staff -October 14, 2024
DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Tiana’s Grand Debut, Halloween Thrills & Early Holiday Chills!
By MiceChat Staff -October 21, 2024
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