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Current Events 10/28/2022
Disneyland Resort Current Event
Disneyland announces details for Disney Festival of Holidays
By JENNIFER TANAKA
UPDATED: October 21, 2022
“Disneyland Resort’s holiday festivities officially commence on Friday, Nov. 11 and will run through Jan. 8, with odes to Diwali, Christmas, Navidad, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Three Kings’ Day.”
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“During the day, the Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party returns with The Three Caballeros, 12-foot-tall mojiganga puppets shaped like Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with Mickey Mouse and Minnie dressed in their fiesta finest. At night, ‘World of Color — Season of Light’ will light up Paradise Gardens Park at Disney California Adventure and for guests wearing the new MagicBand+ devices, the nighttime experience will be enhanced with pulsating vibrations and flashing lights in sync with the music.”
Orange County Register
Disneyland introduces MagicBand+ wearable tech devices — here’s how they work
By CHARLIE VARGAS
UPDATED: October 19, 2022
“Guests in the vicinity of ‘World of Color’ in Disney California Adventure Park, ‘Fantasmic!’ in Disneyland, and other shows can experience illumination and vibration in sync with those displays as one of several features included with the MagicBand+ wearable device.”
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“One of the most immersive experiences that the MagicBand+ offers is the ‘Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters’ set at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The activity is a scavenger hunt in which guests get assigned a bounty at an assignment station near the entrance of the Black Spire Outpost.”
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“MagicBand+ devices are $34.99-$44.95 and will be available at shopdisney.com or at select locations across Disneyland Resort, including its theme parks, hotels and the Downtown Disney district. MagicBand+ purchased from shopDisney.com or Walt Disney World Resort will also work at Disneyland Resort.”
Orange County Register
First Look at MagicBand+ In Action at the Disneyland Resort – Including “World of Color” Light Synchronization
by Ben Breitbart | Oct 18, 2022
Laughing Place
Everything You Need To Know About Disneyland MagicBand+
By Dusty Sage -October 18, 2022
MiceChat
Disneyland Resort Cast Carries on the Tradition of Cast Member Exclusive Annual Halloween Scare Maze
Oct 21, 2022
“Disney Parks Blog shared more about the annual cast-exclusive Halloween event which was hosted after hours at Disney California Adventure Park. This event had scare zones, mazes, and took over Redwood Creek Challenge Trail.”
Laughing Place
Disneyland Update – Theme Park Magic Comes at a Price…
By Dusty Sage -October 17, 2022
“It’s a big day for Disneyland news… MagicBands will start showing up on property this week… prices have gone up on everything from tickets to Genie and merchandise. And while we still have a couple weeks of Halloween left to enjoy, the first Christmas decorations have shown up in the parks and there’s holiday merchandise in the stores. And, of course, the backdrop to all of this is an increase in crowd sizes that sure does feel like Disney has increased park capacity limits. We’ll take a look at all that, PLUS the latest construction and refurbishment information, park photos, and news!”
MiceChat
Merchandise Price Increases at the Disneyland Resort
By Natalie Kipper -October 21, 2022
“Visits to Disneyland have become even more expensive recently. But these changes didn’t just affect the cost of admission or Genie+, Disneyland has also seen merchandise price increases over the past few months. We have noted a difference in what some popular Disney Parks souvenirs previously cost versus their cost today. Here’s what we’ve found…”
MiceChat
UPDATED! Disneyland Holiday Merchandise 2022 Guide!
By Natalie Kipper -October 27, 2022
“While Holiday Time hasn’t officially started yet, thanks to Santa’s many elves (or, more accurately, Disneyland’s hardworking Cast Members), holiday merchandise for 2022 has arrived in full force. With collections inspired by Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and, of course, Mickey and his friends, there are so many wondrous things to add to your holiday list. Here’s what is available right now!”
MiceChat
Disneyland Update – Crowd Flux, Holidays Collide & Blues Too!
By Dusty Sage -October 24, 2022
“Holidays collide! Halloween is just one week from today, but Disneyland is hard at work replacing pumpkin spice and silly screams with peppermint and comfy dreams. We’ve got the photos and details. Plus, MagicBand+ rolled out for some visitors last week and we were there to check it out and see if you should plunk down a minimum of $35 for Disney’s newest wearable device. Meanwhile, the Disneyland Blues continue as attractions struggle to stay open during park hours. We’ve got a blockbuster Disneyland Update for you today. You’ll want to read all the way through, and please share your thoughts…”
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