Disneyland Resort Current Event
Disneyland’s Pixar Place Hotel is like walking into an animator’s studio
The multi-million transformation of the former Paradise Pier Hotel into the new Pixar Place Hotel debuted on Jan. 30 after three years in the making at the Disneyland resort in Anaheim.
By BRADY MACDONALD
PUBLISHED: January 30, 2024
“The new Pixar Place Hotel next door to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure is designed to look like you’ve walked onto the Pixar Animation Studios campus in Emeryville with concept drawings, character maquettes and final designs sprinkled throughout the hotel.”
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“The multimillion-dollar transformation of the former Paradise Pier Hotel into the new Pixar Place Hotel debuted on Tuesday, Jan. 30 after three years in the making at the Disneyland resort in Anaheim.”
Orange County Register
Tue, January 30, 2024
Now Open! Pixar Place Hotel Celebrates Pixar Stories at Disneyland Resort
by Valerie Lee, Public Relations Manager, Disneyland Resort
Disney Park Blog
NOW OPEN: Say ‘Hey Howdy Hey’ to the Pixar Place Hotel
By MiceChat Staff -January 30, 2024
MiceChat
Disneyland commits $1.9 billion for theme park expansion
The DisneylandForward proposal dangles possible projects based on Black Panther, Coco, Frozen, Tangled, Peter Pan, Zootopia, Toy Story and Tron.
By BRADY MACDONALD
UPDATED: January 24, 2024
“Disneyland has committed to spend $1.9 billion over the next decade as part of a long-term planning proposal presented to the city of Anaheim that dangles possible projects based on Wakanda, Zootopia, Frozen and Coco.
“The details of the proposed DisneylandForward development agreement between Disney and the city were released on Tuesday, Jan. 23 during an Anaheim City Council workshop.”
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“The plan also calls for Disney to build a 17,000-space eastside parking structure with direct connections from the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway that would be larger than the combined Mickey & Friends and Pixar Pals parking structures.
“Up to three pedestrian bridges over Harbor Boulevard would connect the eastside parking structure with the Disney theme parks while providing access to the hotels, shops and restaurants along the busy street below.”
Orange County Register
Disneyland pledges more than $100 million for Anaheim streets, parks, and affordable housing
Disney would also commit to give the city $30 million for affordable housing, according to overview of a proposed development agreement
Michael Slaten
By MICHAEL SLATEN
PUBLISHED: January 23, 2024
“Of the $30 million Disney proposed to give Anaheim for affordable housing, half would be paid in the first year and the rest in five years. City officials said it would be the largest corporate contribution to Anaheim for affordable housing.
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“The $8 million for parks, if the development agreement is approved as is, would be for the city to use at its discretion. That money could be used to fund a 3-acre park with some amenities, according to the city, or up to five pocket parks within neighborhoods.”
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“Disney also proposes to buy some streets from the city for $40 million, including Magic Way, Hotel Way and part of Clementine Street, which officials said is market rate. If Disney doesn’t invest more than the minimum $1.9 billion – at least $2.5 billion over 10 years – then the company would give the city an additional $5 million for street and transportation improvements.
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“Planning and Building Director Ted White said street abandonments by cities aren’t uncommon and was even done when Disnelyand was first built.
“The $40 million to buy the streets is part of a $90 million investment Disney proposes to contribute toward funding street improvements, including widening Katella Avenue east and west of Harbor Boulevard. The city would decide how those streets are redesigned, which could include signal upgrades and bike lanes. Anaheim would not proceed with previously planned extensions of Clementine Street and Gene Autry Way.
“Up to $10 million to expand a sewer main line along Katella Avenue near the parks would be paid for by Disney, according to the city.”
Orange County Register
DisneylandForward Updates – The Future Takes Another Step… Forward!
By Dusty Sage -January 23, 2024
MiceChat
Event Recap: Attending Another Interesting DisneylandForward Public Workshop at Anaheim City Hall
by Mike Celestino | Jan 24, 2024
“That presentation was once again followed up by numerous public comments from local residents, business owners, union representatives, and other interested parties.”
Laughing Place
Earl of Sandwich rooftop bar coming to Downtown Disney
The gastropub will offer table service similar to the Earl of Sandwich Tavern at the restaurant’s current location in the former La Brea Bakery.
Brady MacDonald
By BRADY MACDONALD
UPDATED: January 23, 2024
“The fan-favorite Earl of Sandwich shop that has bounced around Downtown Disney will boast a rooftop bar with a sit-down restaurant when the quick-service eatery finally lands in its permanent new home at the outdoor shopping mall next to Disneyland.
“The ground floor counter service restaurant will have grab-and-go sandwiches and salads familiar to fans while the upstairs gastropub will offer table service similar to the Earl of Sandwich Tavern at the restaurant’s current location in the former La Brea Bakery.
“Earl of Sandwich will be on the move again soon when a temporary pop-up trailer opens next to the Star Wars Trading Post so the La Brea Bakery can be torn down to make way for the new Porto’s Bakery.”
Orange County Register
Two-Story, Permanent Earl of Sandwich Location Coming to the West End of Downtown Disney
by Luke Manning | Jan 22, 2024
Mon, January 22, 2024
Parkside Market First Look, Earl of Sandwich News & More Coming to Downtown Disney District
by Valerie Lee, Public Relations Manager, Disneyland Resort
Disney Parks Blog
Find out more about Tiendita, the new restaurant coming to Downtown Disney
Chef Carlos Gaytán will helm the menu inside his third Downtown Disney spot.
By BROCK KEELING
PUBLISHED: January 25, 2024
“Tiendita, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant with a menu helmed by chef Carlos Gaytán. Tiendita will join Paseo and Céntrico, two other eateries with menus created by Gaytán, inside the Downtown Disney District.
“Aiming to be a more casual affair compared to Paseo and Céntrico, ‘Tiendita will offer guests an expedited dining choice,’ said Frank Moreno, vice president of operations at Patina Restaurant Group, in an emailed statement. Patina Restaurant Group owns and operates restaurants at Walt Disney World and EPCOT Center, as well as nearby eateries like Naples Ristorante e Bar in Downtown Disney and Leatherby’s Café Rouge at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.”
Orange County Register
BREAKING DISNEYLAND NEWS: New Restaurant Confirmed For Downtown Disney
By MiceChat Staff -January 22, 2024
MiceChat
Disneyland kicks off Black History Month with food and music festival
The Celebrate Soulfully event honoring Black culture with authentic food and music will run throughout February at Disneyland and the Disneyland Hotel.
By BRADY MACDONALD
PUBLISHED: February 1, 2024
“A gospel tradition featuring Southern California choirs that goes back more than a decade at Disneyland returns in February as the Anaheim theme park celebrates Black History Month with a music and food festival.
“The Celebrate Soulfully event honoring Black culture with authentic food and music will run throughout February at Disneyland and the Disneyland Hotel.
“The annual Celebrate Gospel musical tribute returns to the Fantasyland Theatre on Feb. 17 and 24 with a pair of headliner musicians and a host of Southern California community choirs.
“The Feb. 17 show will be headlined by Marvin Sapp and the Feb. 24 show will feature Tasha Cobbs. Local musical groups will include the Sacred Groove acapella vocalists and the Singers of Soul gospel choir.
“The Downtown Disney stage will feature music every night in February — ranging from Gospel to Soul to Doo-Wop. The February lineup of bands playing the Downtown Disney Live stage include Singers of Soul, LALA Brass, Del Atkins and the Lyfe, Denean’s Soul Foundation, Doo-Wah Riders, Apollo Bebop, Forward Motion and the Honeydrops.”
Orange County Register
Disneyland installing automated turnstiles in $4.8 million entrance makeover
Work to remove and replace the turnstiles at the Disneyland and Disney California Adventure entrances will begin later in the year.
By BRADY MACDONALD
PUBLISHED: January 22, 2024
“A $4.8 million project that will overhaul the Disneyland and Disney California Adventure entrance pavilions with 62 new automated entry gates will be completed in phases to limit the impact of construction.”
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“Disneyland will remove the existing entrance turnstiles and install 38 new automatic entry gates, according to Anaheim building reports. Disney California Adventure will install 24 automatic entry gates after removing existing entrance turnstiles, according to the building reports.
“Both entrance makeovers will also add fixed manual gates, removable railings and overhead shrouds.
“The entry update will make the gates stroller and handicap accessible, according to News Nation reporter Scott Gustin.”
Orange County Register
New Automated Gates To Be Installed at Disneyland Resort Theme Park Entrances
by Luke Manning | Jan 22, 2024
Laughing Place
DISNEYLAND UPDATE: New Gates, Dragons & Haunted Mansion Closed!
By Andy Castro -January 22, 2024
“Welcome back to Dateline Disneyland! We’re back this week with a HUGE Disneyland Update for you after taking last week off to give you a preview of What’s New and What’s Next at Disneyland in 2024. In the last couple weeks a lot has been going on at Disneyland — from big new changes at the Haunted Mansion to Lunar New Year prep at Disney California Adventure, and preparing for the opening of Pixar Place Hotel… Plus a ton of ongoing construction at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a slew of winter refurbishments in both parks, a new way to enter the parks in development, and new developments in Downtown Disney!
“We’re not kidding, we’ve got a giant update for you today, so let’s get started!”
MiceChat
DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Haunted Mansion Shocker, New Celebrations & Massive Construction!DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Haunted Mansion Shocker, New Celebrations & Massive Construction!
By Suzanne Lee -January 29, 2024
DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Haunted Mansion Shocker, New Celebrations & Massive C...
Suzanne Lee
Disneyland has returned to its natural state without any holiday decorations on Main Street or the castle. The C...
“Disneyland has returned to its natural state without any holiday decorations on Main Street or the castle. The Christmas trees in Downtown Disney weren’t removed until last week, and the last of the Disney 100 platinum items disappeared over the weekend. It’s a nice change of pace. Traditionally, the off season means shorter park hours, less entertainment and a slew of refurbishments. But a new month is upon us, and there will be two celebrations going on in the parks! Get ready to discover new foods, groove to live music, and welcome back magical friends to Main Street.
“It’s time to come out of hibernation – join us as we take a look at what’s new and what’s news at the Disneyland Resort.. “
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“Instead of raising the dead, the area between the attraction and Tiana’s Palace has been razed. While many of the old trees have been chopped down, a few of the historic Magnolia Park trees remain on the side closest to the main walkway. Most of the items that adorn the mansion have been removed, but the hearse still stands at the ready.”
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