The Disneyland Resort is bringing back its nighttime spectaculars on April 22, 2022! The “Main Street Electrical Parade” and “Disneyland Forever” fireworks spectacular will return to Disneyland Park, and “World of Color” will return to Disney California Adventure Park. “Fantasmic!” is preparing for its return to Disneyland park on May 28, 2022.

Upon its return to Disneyland Park, the “Main Street Electrical Parade” will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. In honor of this milestone, the Disney Live Entertainment team will introduce exciting new elements to the “Main Street Electrical Parade” that will continue to evolve this beloved spectacular.  In honor of the parade’s 50th anniversary, the nighttime spectacular will return with an all-new, enchanted grand finale that celebrates the theme of togetherness.

This universal theme is reflected in the creative concept of the grand finale sequence. Inspired by both the original design of classic “Main Street Electrical Parade” floats and Disney Legend Mary Blair’s iconic art style on “it’s a small world,” the new grand finale brings to life more than a dozen Disney Animation and Pixar stories. These stories will be interpreted in thousands of sparkling lights and electro-synthe-magnetic musical sound, with unique representations of beloved characters as animated dolls.

As part the new grand finale passes by, Guests will see a different set of stylized scenes from classic and contemporary favorite stories such as “Encanto,” “The Jungle Book,” “Raya and the Last Dragon,” “Aladdin,” “Coco,” “Mulan,” “Brave,” “The Princess and the Frog” and more. Check out one of the early pieces of concept art, featuring Mirabel and Antonio from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award-nominated film, “Encanto.”

From the Blue Fairy to a colorful, unique representation of Sleeping Beauty Castle, the grand finale of the “Main Street Electrical Parade” comprises seven segments stretching 118 feet in length, making it one of the longest and grandest units in the parade’s 50-year history.

“Main Street Electrical Parade” and “Disneyland Forever” will be available for a limited time at Disneyland Park. When “Disneyland Forever” fireworks spectacular comes back on April 22, it will run weekends only (Friday through Sunday). “Mickey’s Mix Magic” will present its high-energy, projections-only show during the week (Monday through Thursday) until late spring.  At that time, “Disneyland Forever” fireworks will then run nightly in the summer. “World of Color” and “Fantasmic!” will return to their regular schedule upon reopening.
 
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Heroes Assemble! Avengers Campus is now open at Disney California Adventure Park! This new training complex dedicated to discovering, recruiting and inspiring the next generation of Super Heroes. Where you can live out your super hero dreams!

Guests will be able to see Iron Man, Black Panther, Black Widow and more.  You don't know whats going to happen in Avengers Campus - who will be showing up or who will need to be saved.

Taste-test inventive food and drinks at Pym Test Kitchen. Guests will be the taste-testers savoring hero-sized meals and tiny treats while they watch the Pym food scientists at work in the kitchen lab.

Discover what it’s like to sling webs and have super powers on WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure.

This action packed attraction takes you inside the workshop of WEB, the Worldwide Engineering Brigade.  This workshop showcases the inventions of Peter Parker and the rest of the WEB Tech team, including Spider-Bots, which are designed to be robotic sidekicks capable of building anything a Super Hero might need. 

However, when Peter’s demonstration goes awry, the Spider-Bots are stuck in a replication loop, creating even more Spider-Bots! Put on your 3D glasses and put your web-slinging skills to the test as you test-drive the WEB Slinger vehicle! Through specially designed, innovative technology that recognizes body movements and gestures, Guests will reach out their hands and sling webs from their wrists, just like Spider-Man. 

Guests will virtually pass through several other Campus locations, including Pym Test Kitchen, Avengers Headquarters and the Collector’s Fortress, also home to Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! As the mission continues, Spider-Bots will become harder and harder to beat as they continue to multiply.

Everyone will be able to sling webs on the attraction but Guests can customize their experience with new WEB Tech accessories. When Guest gear up, they will be able to find their own powers and get a different experience aboard the attraction!

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I don't know about you, but after a year of bad news, 2021 has been full of good news so far. The latest good news? After being closed for more than one year, magic is finally returning to the Disneyland Resort theme parks! Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park are planning to officially reopen on April 30.


Theme park capacity will be significantly limited to comply with governmental requirements and promote physical distancing.  Disneyland will manage attendance through a new theme park reservation system that requires all guests to obtain a reservation for park entry in advance. Requirements to enter a park include: having a park reservation; valid admission for the same park on the same date are required for guests ages 3 and up; and, until further notice, only California residents may visit the parks in line with current state guidelines. More details about this new reservation system will be available soon.  Theme park reservations will be limited and subject to availability.

Guests will enjoy unforgettable attractions, see beloved Disney friends, shop for the latest merchandise, savor the world-famous food and drinks, capture fun photos and cherish special magical moments.

Favorite attractions at both parks will be open, from thrilling adventures like the new Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and the Incredicoaster to family-friendly experiences like Peter Pan’s Flight and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree. The newly reimagined Snow White’s Enchanted Wish will be open to guests for the very first time.


Disney Characters will make surprise appearances along Main Street, U.S.A., and Pixar Pier will entertain and delight. Your favorite characters will show up in new ways and sometimes in unexpected places to be mindful of physical distancing. Certain experiences that draw large group gatherings – such as parades and nighttime spectaculars – will not return on April 30th but will return at a later date.

A Touch of Disney, the limited-time ticketed experience which has sold out, will go on as planned from March 18 through April 19.

Disneyland Resort will invite cast members and members of the local community to be the first theme park guests after more than a year of closure in the days leading up to the public opening on April 30.


Guests will also have the opportunity to stay in the middle of the magic as the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort plan to welcome guests once again. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa plans to reopen on April 29, with limited capacity.  Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel and the Disneyland Hotel will reopen at a later date.


The health and well-being of guests and cast members remain a top priority. Just as the Downtown Disney District reopened with enhanced health and safety measures, operational changes will be in place at the theme parks and hotels to align with guidance from health authorities and learnings from our parks around the world to promote physical distancing, enhanced cleanliness and reduced contact. This guidance is fluid and applicable at any given time as community situations change. With that guidance, many factors will determine the timing of when offerings may be available. Cast members will be available to explain our new procedures and answer questions Guests may have.
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Last week we reported that a special event was coming to Disney California Adventure, this week we have more details about this limited ticket event!  A Touch of Disney, the new, limited-capacity ticketed event, will begin March 18 at Disney California Adventure Park.  The event will offer guests some of the world-famous food and beverages found at Disneyland Resort plus a chance to see Disney characters, shop for the latest Disney merchandise and pose at unique photo locations.

A selection of food and beverages from both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park will be available for guests, from churros and the world-famous DOLE Whip® to the classic New Orleans Square Monte Cristo sandwich.  Many items will be served snack-sized  so guests will be able to eat a variety of bites and sips throughout the day into the evening.  These guest-favorites will be available at locations around the park, including Smokejumpers Grill, Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats, Award Wieners, Cocina Cucamonga and six seasonal and creatively themed marketplaces.

​Guests attending A Touch of Disney will also be able to make dining reservations at Lamplight Lounge and Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining for meals during the event.

Select retail locations at the park also will be open, selling the latest apparel, accessories and souvenirs, including new, adorable Disney NuiMos. Pop in and out of the shops along Buena Vista Street or head to Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff at Pixar Pier for a selection of treats including themed candy apples. 

While exploring the park, guests can capture photos at iconic locations and discover new photo-worthy spots – some that are available only for those who attend A Touch of Disney. Guests might catch a wave from Mickey Mouse and his pals, or see Mater and Lightning McQueen in Cars Land. A new, specially curated soundtrack of reimagined Disney songs will be broadcast throughout the park, along with updates and reminders about many can’t-miss experiences. Attractions will not be available during the event. 

Important Details about A Touch of Disney:

• Dates: Beginning Mar. 18 through April 5, 2021; offered Thursdays – Mondays from noon to 8 p.m.
• Pricing: $75 per ticket which includes admission, parking at the Mickey & Friends parking structure, unlimited downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken during the day of the experience, and a $25 A Touch of Disney dining card valid towards the purchase of food and non-alcoholic beverages (subject to restrictions including not being valid for alcohol). (Ticket prices are subject to change.) Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be resold.  There are no discounts.
• How to Buy Tickets: A Touch of Disney tickets will be available only on Disneyland.com beginning March 4. Tickets will not be available to purchase at the Resort in person. There will be a limit of 8 tickets per guest. Tickets for this event will then be released on a rolling basis until the experience ends. Tickets must be purchased in advance and online at Disneyland.com for a specific date (subject to availability). 
• Dining: Beginning March 11th, table reservations for Lamplight Lounge and Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining will be made available for A Touch of Disney. Table reservations do not provide admission to A Touch of Disney and dining at those locations requires A Touch of Disney ticket that is valid on the same day as the table reservation. Reservations are recommended, and additional details are coming soon.

Downtown Disney District will remain open seven days a week with unique dining and shopping that includes Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, Naples Ristorante e Bar, World of Disney and Star Wars Trading Post (which recently opened in a new location). Buena Vista Street will remain open as an extension of the Downtown Disney District through March 14, and will close beginning March 15. Beginning March 18, Buena Vista Street will become part of A Touch of Disney.

With the health and safety of everyone in mind, A Touch of Disney will operate with limited capacity and enhanced health and safety measures in place based on guidance from health authorities, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and appropriate government agencies.

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Disney California Adventure celebrated its 20th anniversary of Disney California Adventure Park this past week on February 8th! To help commemorate this milestone, Ken Potrock, Disneyland Resort President, sent a letter to Cast Members with some good news about an upcoming event that will be held at the park.

In the letter Ken stated the event will be a limited-time offer and will be ticketed. The event will be an experience that will provide guests with a memorable and fun time that will focus on the food and beverage offerings from around Disneyland resort with unique entertainment and merchandise. For health and safety of both guests and Cast Members, this event will have limited capacity as well as enhanced safety measures.

He also mentioned that even though the park is closed, the Avengers Campus has been making good progress! This new land at Disney California Adventure will be an immersive experience from the architecture, to lighting and audio, to food, Cast Member costumes, merchandise and more. Unfortunately, Avengers Campus will not be open to guests to experience during for this upcoming event.  

He also mentioned that even though the park is closed, the Avengers Campus is making progress! This new land at Disney California Adventure will be an immersive experience from the architecture, to lighting and audio, to food, Cast Member costumes, merchandise and more.

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