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Calling all adventurers and Indiana Jones fans!
Do you love ‘Indiana Jones’?
Lately, we’ve seen the films arrive to Disney+ and a pretty impressive array of Indiana Jones-themed merchandise arrive in the parks and online. We’ve even seen an all-new Indy-themed lounge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Now, we’ve spotted even more news pertaining to Indiana Jones, and we think you guys will be pretty excited about it.
The holidays can feel even more magical when at one of the Disney Parks.
We’re getting ready for the holidays!
Disney is currently celebrating Halfway to the Holidays, and as part of the fun, they’ve given us hints at what we can expect in the parks for the 2023 holiday season. From the return of fan-favorite holiday parties, all-new runDisney races, and a first look at holiday-themed merchandise, Disney has shared TONS of information with us! While most of the announcements are regarding things taking place at Disney World, Disney has also confirmed a lot of things that will be returning to Disneyland. Let’s check them all out!
It’s only June, but Disney has a way of making us feel holly and jolly even before summer officially begins.
Magic Kingdom during the holidays
Yep, Disney is celebrating ‘Halfway to the Holidays,’ which means that for a limited time, you can grab some treats in the Disney Parks that are filled with yuletide cheer. We’re also expecting Disney to make a few holiday-related announcements this week — especially regarding holiday parties in the parks. Today, Disney shared that a fan-favorite holiday overlay would return to Disneyland, and we have a feeling that a lot of you Disney fans will be very excited! Let’s talk about it!
Mary Poppins was right when she said, “A spoonful of sugar helps the Disney day become more magical!”
Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
Okay, that’s not exactly what she said. But it’s true! If you’re visiting Disneyland, one spot to get MORE than a heaping spoonful of delicious sugar is Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe — on the end of Main Street, USA at Disneyland. This quick-service bakery-style eatery serves up TONS of delicious, sugary options, from specialty coffees to seasonal treats and desserts. It’s open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner — and don’t worry — they have “real food” options as well. Today, we’re taking you along with us to Jolly Holiday so that you can see for yourself what the hype is about. Let’s go!
Tuesday, May 31st, 2023, truly marked the end of an era for the Disney Parks. Yep, Splash Mountain closed at Disneyland, which means that the ride made its final splash.
So long, old friend!
As our friend Sharpay Evans would say, though, “It’s out with the old, and in with the new!” It’s only been two days since the Splash Mountain closure, and yet lots of changes have already been made in the area. When we visited Disneyland the very next day, we were honestly a little shocked at everything that had already been added or changed in the area. Let’s check it out.
Disney loves changing things up on us — and the latest updates have come to the Pixar Place Hotel!
©Disney/Pixar
This re-themed hotel overlooks Disney California Adventure Park and will be complete with artwork and styles from classic Pixar films and animation studios. While the transformation isn’t complete just yet, the lobby is open — and we’re bringing you with us to check it out!
Halloween is only 5 short months away, and that means Disney is filling us in on the plans pertaining to the spooks that will take place this fall.
Halloween in Disneyland
Today, we found out that Disneyland’s Halloween season and Oogie Boogie Bash would take place between September 1st and October 31st, 2023. Along with the Halloween season will come a special fireworks show, “Halloween Screams,” but that means the current show will be taking a break for a while.
In April of 2022, we found out that Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland would be undergoing a MAJOR transformation to become the Pixar Place Hotel.
©Disney/Pixar
Set to open this winter, the high-rise hotel overlooks Disney California Adventure Park and will present to visitors the artwork and styles from the classic Pixar films and animation studios. Disney just shared some extra details on the all-new restaurant coming to the hotel this fall.
It comes as a surprise to none that Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is a fan-favorite ride for many Disney fans, and is often responsible for bringing fans to Galaxy’s Edge at both Disney World and Disneyland. (I mean, that line alone can testify to how popular this ride is!)
Don’t tell them anything!
With lifelike animatronics, stunning visuals, and a trackless ride path that amazes us to this day, it isn’t surprising that Disney and Star Wars fans seek out this ride experience again and again. With attractions like this one, it’s difficult to imagine the endless work that goes into its creation. Also — how much does creating a ride like this COST?
Whether you collect Disney toys, or you have little ones who do, purchasing them while in the parks can be addicting — and expensive.
Plush Display at Disney World
Tons of Disney merchandise — including toys — can actually be found online at Amazon. Whether you’re looking for luggage, matching shirts for the fam, or toys and collectibles, Amazon really does have you covered.
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