Current Events 9/16/2024
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Disneyland’s new Avatar land and 7 things you need to know
The backstory of the new Avatar experience coming to Disney California Adventure taps into the $5 billion action sci-fi film franchise.
By Brady MacDonald
UPDATED: September 11, 2024
“Much of the information available on the Avatar land coming to DCA is based on concept art created by Walt Disney Imagineering. Disney’s creative arm uses concept art to visualize potential ideas and get fans excited about a project — which can change and evolve over time.”
Everything you can eat at Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree in Disneyland
The restaurant's thematic, musical and menu overhaul takes place as Critter Country transforms into Bayou Country.
By Brady MacDonald
UPDATED: September 9, 2024
“Smoked Barbecue Combo Platter: Two selections of house-smoked meats (Pork Spareribs, Pulled Pork, Sausage Link or Beef Brisket). Served with baked beans, house slaw, white bread and pickles
“Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich: Tangy BBQ sauce, bread and butter pickles and house slaw served with beer-battered fries
“Smoked Beef Brisket Sandwich: Tangy BBQ sauce, pickled red onions and pickled jalapeños served with beer-battered fries
“Smoked Angus Beef Burger and Pulled Pork: American cheese, golden aioli, pickled red onions, bread and butter pickles and crispy onions served with beer-battered fries
“Corn Ribs Plate: Chile-lime aioli, parmesan, crispy onions, cilantro, scallions and house slaw served with beer-battered fries
“Loaded Fries: Topped with smoked pulled pork, queso sauce, pickled red onions, pickled jalapeños, cilantro and scallions”
TikTok creator, 33, dies after experiencing cardiac arrest as he finished Disneyland half marathon
By Andrea Klick
UPDATED: September 12, 2024
“Bobby Graves of Garden Grove, who went by his middle name Caleb, clutched his chest as he crossed the finish line of the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon around 7 a.m., said Sgt. Matt Sutter, a spokesperson for the Anaheim Police Department.
“Workers noticed and called paramedics stationed near the finish line, who determined Graves was experiencing cardiac arrest. They performed life-saving measures until “Graves was taken to a hospital, where he was treated for around an hour before he died, Sutter said.”
Orange County Register
Caleb Graves Passes Away After Collapsing at the Finish Line at Disneyland’s Halloween Half Marathon
by Tricia Kennedy | Sep 10, 2024
Disneyland slashes free perks on Aspire education program for employees
The Disney Aspire educational assistance program will introduce funding caps on tuition reimbursement and eliminate graduate studies and trades programs.
By Brady MacDonald
UPDATED: September 6, 2024
“Disneyland has announced plans to update the Disney Aspire educational assistance program that will introduce funding caps on tuition reimbursement and eliminate graduate studies and trades programs.
“Previously, the Disney Aspire program covered 100% of tuition, fees and books at network schools for full-time and part-time hourly Disneyland employees.”
Orange County Register
Disney Aspire Announces Drastic Cuts To Cast Member Tuition Program
by Marshal Knight | Sep 6, 2024
Club 33 Lawsuit — Arizona Couple Loses Case Accusing Disneyland’s Exclusive Club of Revoking Their Membership Without Cause
by Maxon Faber | Sep 4, 2024
“Scott and Diana Anderson were members of the exclusive club up until 2017 when Scott was accused of being intoxicated in the park.
“The couple was paying approximately $31,500 per year for their membership. With travel expenses and hotels, they were spending upwards of $125,000 annually on trips to the Happiest Place on Earth.
“Diana Anderson, referring to the event as ‘a stab in the heart,’ has been a Disney fan since childhood.
“The two 60 year-olds have spent the years since, and hundreds of thousands of dollars, attempting to have their membership renewed. However, an Orange County jury rejected their suit accusing Disney of ousting them without cause.”
Laughing Place
Make-A-Wish Families Live Their Own Star Wars Adventures at the Disneyland Resort
by Luke Manning | Sep 12, 2024
“19 Make-A-Wish children were celebrated at the Disneyland Resort this week as they joined the first-ever, multi-day Star Wars-themed wish event – ‘Blaze Your Path: A Star Wars Adventure.’
“During their five days of fun, these wish kids and their families were able to explore all that the Disneyland Resort has to offer, with a decidedly Star Wars spin.
“But the highlight came as ‘Blaze Your Path: The Finale’ took place in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, as the wish families joined Rey, Vi Moradi, Chewbacca and members of the Resistance to rally against the First Order.”
DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Critter Country Comeback, Halloween Magic & Labor Day Madness
By Andy Castro -September 2, 2024
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