Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2022 Edition

[MaC410]

Pixar Overhaul Announced for Paradise Pier Hotel, Dedicated Entrance “Portal” to Disney California Adventure Planned

In a presentation this evening, Disneyland officials announced a Pixar overhaul for the Paradise Pier Hotel at the Disneyland Resort. With the overlay, the hotel will also get its own dedicated “portal” to Disney California Adventure.

The theme will not be limited to any single Pixar franchise, but will instead celebrate a variety of franchises. The artistry of Pixar will fully encompass the rooms, lobby, and restaurants. The first thing that guests will experience when walking into the lobby will be the iconic Pixar Luxo Ball and Lamp.

Disney is expected to share more details and concept art for the hotel shortly!

I wonder what this will do to the price to stay there if they are overhauling and adding direct access to a park like the Grand Californian has. Paradise Pier is currently the "cheapest" of the 3 on property hotels there by a pretty wide margin.

 

[Douglas Dubh]

I wonder what this will do to the price to stay there if they are overhauling and adding direct access to a park like the Grand Californian has. Paradise Pier is currently the "cheapest" of the 3 on property hotels there by a pretty wide margin.

When DCA first opened, there was a special gate for the PPH. Hardly anyone used it so they stopped using it after a while.

 

[mrsap]

Park Hopper Hours Return to My Disney Experience App

 

[MaC410]

When DCA first opened, there was a special gate for the PPH. Hardly anyone used it so they stopped using it after a while.

That's pretty interesting. Why didn't people use it? Easy access to a park always seems like a big perk to me.

 

[rlk]

Park Hopper Hours Return to My Disney Experience App

At this point, I'd be happy if they just changed the time to 12:00.

 

[mrsap]

Disney's Halfway to Halloween treats available now at Walt Disney World​

Most items are available beginning today through August 13 - which is very likely to be the start of the Magic Kingdom's ticketed Halloween event - more on that is expected later today when details are officially announced.

*Click for additional info.

 

[Douglas Dubh]

That's pretty interesting. Why didn't people use it? Easy access to a park always seems like a big perk to me.

I don't know exactly, but my guess is that on any given day, most guests went to Disneyland or wanted to stop in Downtown Disney before entering DCA.

 

[mrsap]

Temporary Stage Erected Outside Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT​

A temporary stage was erected overnight in the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind courtyard at EPCOT. As the grand opening is about a month away, we expect this stage will be used for promotional filming.

 

[mrsap]

Pixar Overhaul Announced for Paradise Pier Hotel, Dedicated Entrance “Portal” to Disney California Adventure Planned

In a presentation this evening, Disneyland officials announced a Pixar overhaul for the Paradise Pier Hotel at the Disneyland Resort. With the overlay, the hotel will also get its own dedicated “portal” to Disney California Adventure.

The theme will not be limited to any single Pixar franchise, but will instead celebrate a variety of franchises. The artistry of Pixar will fully encompass the rooms, lobby, and restaurants. The first thing that guests will experience when walking into the lobby will be the iconic Pixar Luxo Ball and Lamp.

Disney is expected to share more details and concept art for the hotel shortly!

Quoting myself:

News from the Disneyland Resort: Upcoming Pixar Plans, Big Foodie News and More!​

Guests will be welcomed into whimsical character moments, like the iconic, playful Pixar Lamp balancing atop its ball in the lobby (as pictured in this artist concept rendering). Stay tuned, as we will share much more about this project soon!

Today, we’re excited to share that a walkway is currently under construction which will soon give Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel guests a convenient entrance to Disney California Adventure park!

Guests can also look forward to “Hey Disney!” – a new kind of voice assistant which works alongside Alexa on Amazon Echo devices in Disneyland Resort hotel rooms that can make your stay more convenient, engaging, and enjoyable – later this year.

Later this summer, guests of the Disneyland Resort hotels can look forward to the ability to send select theme park purchases back to their resort hotel.

Last but certainly not least, we’re getting ready to offer early entry access, where guests staying at one of our Disneyland Resort hotels can be among the first to enter and begin enjoying select theme park attractions and experiences beginning later this summer.

*Click link for additional information

 

[figmentfinesse]

Do we know what time the parks Halloween announcement is?

 

[mrsap]

REMINDER TONIGHT:

TikTok Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@disneyparks?lang=en

 

[figmentfinesse]

Do we know what time the parks Halloween announcement is?

Ha! Should have just waited 30 seconds for @mrsap. Thanks!!! That is so long from now!!

 

[mrsap]

Ha! Should have just waited 30 seconds for @mrsap. Thanks!!! That is so long from now!!

I know!!! Why so late?!? Just means we’ll have to all stay up and have a drink together while we wait!!

 

[Shelby Schroepfer]

REMINDER TONIGHT:

TikTok Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@disneyparks?lang=en

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pm!?!? PM!!!!??? Disney, c'mon.

 

[CJK]

pm!?!? PM!!!!??? Disney, c'mon.

I know!! I was expecting AM!

 

[Ismo]

Din Tai Fung Coming to Downtown Disney, Reimagining Announced for UVA Bar and Catal

As part of a presentation this evening, Disney has announced that the world-renowned Tin Tai Fung Chinese restaurant will be coming to Downtown Disney as the anchor for a West End expansion. In addition, Disney announced a reimagining of UVA Bar and Catal. The reimagining will see the locations renamed Centrico and Paseo. They will be gourmet, Mexican-inspired dining locations. They will be helmed by Chef Carlos Gaytán.

I'm excited about Din Tai Fung. But, not so much about the reimagining of UVA and Catal. I only just dined at UVA for the first time two weeks ago and it's so good! Plus Catal is one of my fave breakfast locations. Also, that would mean basically putting a Mexican restaurant right next to another Mexican restaurant. But maybe Tortilla Jo's needs to go, because "gourmet" Mexican sounds exciting!

 

[indylaw99]

Wait! Did they announce MNSSHP and then immediately delete the blog post??

 

[mrsap]

BREAKING:
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Returns in 2022

Disney World has just announced the return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party after not presenting it since 2019. The party will run from August 12 – to October 31st.

Disney deleted a tweet and we will share more info when it becomes available, so keep checking back!

Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party may be purchased online or by calling 407-939-4240 beginning May 18. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can begin purchasing tickets as early as May 12. Ticket prices will range from $109 – $199. The event dates are:

• August: 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
• September: 2, 5, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 29, 30
• October: 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members may purchase specially priced tickets for select dates.

 

[Shelby Schroepfer]

Wait! Did they announce MNSSHP and then immediately delete the blog post??

BREAKING:
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Returns in 2022

Disney World has just announced the return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party after not presenting it since 2019. The party will run from August 12 – to October 31st.

Disney deleted a tweet and we will share more info when it becomes available, so keep checking back!

Lol I picture disney PR as people just scrambling around yelling "who posted that?!"

 

[indylaw99]

I happened to catch the tweet right before they deleted it!