Current Events 4/14/2023
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Disneyland sets opening date for Avengers musical at Disney California Adventure
By JEFFREY MILLER
PUBLISHED: April 10, 2023
“‘Rogers: The Musical,’ a new Marvel theatrical production that tells the story of Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, will premiere at Disney California Adventure’s Hyperion Theater on June 30, Disneyland announced on Monday, April 10.
“The 30-minute show, which will play Tuesdays through Saturdays of most weeks, will feature Rogers, Peggy Carter, Nick Fury and select other Avengers characters.”
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“The new production was adapted from a faux Broadway show depicted in the Disney+ series ‘Hawkeye.’”
Orange County Register
Mon, April 10, 2023
‘Rogers: The Musical’ to Premiere June 30 for a Limited Time at Disney California Adventure Park
by Gabriel Gibaldi, Public Relations Director
Disney Parks Blog
Here’s when Disneyland’s Splash Mountain is closing
It will be replaced by Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
By MARLA JO FISHER
PUBLISHED: April 12, 2023
“Disneyland’s iconic Splash Mountain ride, which has thrilled and soaked millions of parkgoers since 1989, will close for good on May 31, officials have announced.
“The closure allows work to begin on a new attraction —Tiana’s Bayou Adventure — which will remake the ride using the theme of the ‘Princess and the Frog’ movie’s continuing story. The ride will also be remade at Walt Disney World. The Splash Mountain attraction in Florida closed in January.”
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“The ride was envisioned by famed designer Tony Baxter while he was stuck in traffic in 1983, according to the Disney archives. It also opened later at Walt Disney World and Tokyo Disneyland.”
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“Disney announced Wednesday that magical fairy godmother Mama Odie will be part of the attraction. She will also be voiced by Jenifer Lewis, who provided her voice in the animated Disney movie.
“Designers are planning to add dozens of new animatronic figures to the reimagined ride, along with music and even the smell of New Orleans beignets.”
Orange County Register
Wed, April 12, 2023
Mama Odie to Appear in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Plus More Updates
by Carmen Smith, Senior Vice President, Creative Development - Product/Content & Inclusive Strategies
Disney Park Blog
Disneyland Splash Mountain Closing Date Set for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Transformation
April 12, 2023
MiceChat
Mama Odie to be Featured in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland, Walt Disney World
by Mike Mack | Apr 12, 2023
Laughing Place
New Locations Coming to Star Tours at Disneyland, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Paris in 2024
by Luke Manning | Apr 9, 2023
“Details on the locations that guests will soon be able to visit were not revealed, but it was teased that they may involve some Star Wars content announced over the weekend at Star Wars Celebration.”
Laughing Place
Disneyland will hold first official gay Pride events in June
The night will be a specially ticketed evening
By MARLA JO FISHER
PUBLISHED: April 13, 2023
“Disneyland announced Thursday, April 13 that it will hold its first officially sanctioned Pride Nite as an after-hours ticketed event.
“This is a departure for Disneyland Anaheim, which has allowed unofficial events such as the annual ‘Gay Days’ celebration, but has never held an official event on its own.”
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“The Anaheim Pride events are scheduled for 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on June 13 and 15 as part of a series of ‘Disneyland After Dark’ parties.
“Tickets cost $139 and will go on sale Thursday, April 20. The nights will include dance parties, a cavalcade (sort of like a parade but not exactly), photo opportunities, special food and more. Costumes can be worn, with stipulations.”
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“In France, Disneyland Paris now holds a well-attended annual Pride event in June.
“‘Disneyland Resort drew on inspiration from events like Disneyland Paris Pride for the first-ever Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite event in honor of Pride Month in June,’ Disneyland officials said in a statement.”
Orange County Register
Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite Announced for June 13th & 15th, 2023
by Luke Manning | Apr 13, 2023
Laughing Place
Disneyland After Dark Events Continue with First-Ever Pride Nite
By Dusty Sage -April 13, 2023
MiceChat
Disneyland News: 3 Shops Reopening & One Closing For Good!
By Natalie Kipper -April 14, 2023
“Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort today (Friday, April 14, 2023) can now shop at some newly-reopened stores in Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney: Radiator Springs Curios, WonderGround Gallery, and Disney Home. Here’s the scoop!”
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“Unfortunately, the Beverly Hills-based bakery, Sprinkles Cupcakes, has permanently closed its Downtown Disney location. We don’t know what will take its place, but we are sad to see them go.”
MiceChat
Catal & Uva Bar Closing at Downtown Disney After Friday, April 14th
Apr 3, 2023
“As the evolution of Downtown Disney continues, two opening day restaurants, Catal and the Uva Bar, will be closing for good after Friday, April 14th.”
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“Replacing Catal and the Uva Bar will be Paseo and Centrico.
“Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytan will bring his inclusive vision of Mexican cuisine to Paseo and Centrico, brought to life by Patina Restaurant Group. The restaurant and central courtyard bar and dining area will offer guests a multi-sensory journey to the heart of Chef Gaytan’s homeland.
“Other new restaurants coming soon to Downtown Disney include Porto’s Bakery & Cafe and Din Tai Fung.”
Laughing Place
UPDATED: Everything You Need To Know About Disneyland Magic Keys
By Dusty Sage -April 10, 2023
“UPDATE (April 10th, 2023): All levels of Magic Keys (with the exception of the Dream Key) will become available for new purchases on April 11th, 2023 (No earlier than 9am). Get them while you can. In the past certain keys have sold out quickly.”
MiceChat
Disneyland Update: Rolling… Heads, Strollers & Easter Eggs
By Dusty Sage -April 3, 2023
“It’s been a painful week for many employees of the Disney Company as they await word on whether or not they will be part of the 7,000 Disney jobs to be shed by early summer. News came last week that a slew of well-known executives, Senior Vice Presidents, and Vice Presidents had been let go from Disney Corporate Communications, ABC News, 20th Television Studios (a former FOX business unit), HULU, and nearly the entire Marvel Entertainment (not to be confused with Marvel Studios) and Disney Metaverse teams.”
MiceChat
DISNEYLAND UPDATE – Tickets Too High, Genie Too Low & Rogers The Musical!
By Dusty Sage -April 10, 2023
“Never a dull moment at Disneyland. Even on a lazy Easter weekend, there was breaking news about new experiences headed our way. And although there have been some wildly busy weekdays at the resort, high prices on the weekends seem to be keeping guests away. But on the other end of the spectrum, is Genie priced too low, resulting in too many guests using it? We have lots of news and observations to unpack this week, including shocking results in our poll on stroller usage at the Disneyland Resort…”
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