This week we share news on Disney’s phased reopening plan for Walt Disney World and discuss what that could mean for Disneyland and California Adventure in Anaheim. Also, new merch, new food recipes, birthday celebrations and more!
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Topic 1 - This Week in Disneyland history
- 1958:
- Disneyland's ship Columbia is officially christened on the Rivers of America. Joe Fowler (Disneyland’s construction supervisor and a former naval admiral) is on hand dressed as a sailing captain of the 1700s, with the Mousketeers appearing as his crew!
- 1961:
- The King of Swing Benny Goodman returns to Disneyland with his big band for the start of Date Night.
- 1966:
- On this Memorial Day, Disneyland throws a grand opening celebration for its newest Fantasyland attraction, "it's a small world." Inaugurated on May 28, the attraction was originally built for the 1964-65 World's Fair in New York. Honoring all children of the world, the attraction features the song "it's a small world (after all)" by Richard & Robert Sherman.
- Go listen to sleeping at last cover
- 1997:
- The Disneyland parade The Lion King Celebration - running since July 1994 - gives its final performance.
- 2006:
- The Disneyland Resort hosts the premiere of Disney/Pixar's Cars.
- 2008:
- Disney and NASA announce that Buzz Lightyear (the Disney/Pixar character) will visit space for real when he becomes part of Discovery's crew on May 31. Lightyear is scheduled to take to space on Discovery’s STS-124 mission stowed inside a locker in the space shuttle's crew compartment. The toy astronaut will mark an educational partnership between NASA and Disney.
- 2009:
- Disneyland treats guests to a preview of a new fireworks show called "Magical." The nighttime presentation features 750 discreet digital-control channels, Disney Air Launch system (which creates less ground-level smoke than the former system using black powder) and the addition of six high-beam lights shooting up behind the castle.
- 2010:
- Songwriter (and Disney Legend) Randy Newman receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- 2011:
- A new immersive water play area opens at the newly enhanced Disneyland Hotel. The centerpiece of the improved pool area reflects Disneyland's nostalgic iconography with a classic Disneyland block signage and monorail replica.
- Disneyland Resort celebrates the opening of The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure with a special ceremony at Disney California Adventure park. Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel, performs "Part of Your World,"
- Disneyland officially launched Star Tours – The Adventures Continue with a gala ceremony in Tomorrowland.
- 2019:
- Disneyland dedicates its newest addition - Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Galaxy's Edge is located to the north of Frontierland, where Big Thunder Ranch and backstage areas were located. In attendance at the dedication ceremony are CEO Bob Iger, Star Wars creator George Lucas, and actors Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Billy Dee Williams. The land will open to the public the following day.
Topic 2 - News
- Detailed Renderings of New 12-Story Disney Vacation Club Tower at Disneyland Hotel released during a town hall webinar for neighborhood residents. The plans are still under review by the City of Anaheim, but it looks like despite the planned cutbacks to capital expenditures, the tower is still in the works, bringing a new “home” for Disney Vacation Club members at the Disneyland Resort.
Topic 3 - Merch
- Faux fur Chewie mini backpack and wallet are coming to Loungefly soon. The backpack and wallet are both covered in faux fur and showcases chewie’s adorable smiling face. The inner lining has jedi inspired print and the backpack also has an inside zipper pocket. There is no release date yet so keep your eye on the loungefly website.
- A new spirit jersey is available on shopDisney. The spirit jersey is off white and covered in a grey mickey mouse full body print and has Los Angeles across the back. The front has one full color mickey in place of the traditional D on the jerseys. Currently available for 64.99.
- A new jungle cruise inspired t shirt design popped up on shopDisney earlier this week. The shirt showcases original artwork by imagineer marc davis from the reimagining of the jungle cruise in 1961. The sleeve features a Disneyland INC/ WED Enterprises archival label on the sleeve. You can pick it up for 24.99.
- Disney has unveiled the second castle in the Disney Castle Collection and its going to be… the Arendelle Castle! This installment will include the castle figure, ornament, puzzle, pin and journal. ShopDisney UK shared some photos of all the pieces on their instagram that we will also throw on ours so go check it out!
Topic 4 - Hidden Mickey
- The Great Mouse Detective
Topic 5 - Food
Topic 6 - Events/Entertainment
MAIN - Reopening Disney Parks
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