If you’ve been eagerly waiting, Universal Studios has finally announced the themes of the 10 haunted houses for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights event! They will be the same at both Universal Orlando and Hollywood.
Bloodmoon: Dark Offerings
Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count
Dr. Oddfellow: Twisted Origins
Dueling Dragons: Choose Thy Fate
Stranger Things
The Darkest Deal
The Exorcist: Believer
The Last of Us
Universal Monsters: Unleashed
YETI: Campground Kills
For detailed descriptions of each house, visit the Haunted Houses page.
If you don’t know, Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed nighttime event, with 5 scare zones, 10 haunted houses, food, merchandise, and more. Note that some of the scares are pretty intense and gory, so it may be too much for the little ones and the faint of heart. There are plenty of YouTube videos about it if you want to get a sense of what it’s really like first.
This year’s event will take place on select nights after 6:30pm, starting on Sept 1, 2023 at Orlando and Sept 7, 2023 at Hollywood and runs through Oct 31, 2023.
Tickets are on sale now! There are also express passes and hotel packages. This is a very popular event so if you are interested, you may want to buy your tickets ASAP.
For more details or to buy tickets, visit the Horror Nights page:
Disneyland just announced that San Fransokyo will be opening on August 31, 2023 in California Adventure Park!
In case you didn’t know, Disneyland has been reimagining the Pacific Wharf area in California Adventure Park as San Fransokyo Square, inspired by the Big Hero 6 movie. It looks like it is near completion now.
You can walk across the new San Fransokyo Gate Bridge, try new foods in the reimagined restaurants, and of course, get souvenirs in the new markets. There will even be a meet and greet with Hiro and Baymax!
Be sure to check it out next time you’re there. The new foods sound really good.
Feel free to contact me if you would like to chat about planning your next Disneyland trip.
This one sounds so incredible! You can take a private jet trip to all of the Disney Parks and several other iconic Disney locations around the world!
Spend 24 days jet-setting to 6 countries with the Adventures by Disney trip program, visiting 12 Disney theme parks, 3 Disney studios, and 3 iconic landmarks – the Taj Mahal, Pyramids of Giza, and Eiffel Tower! It includes private guides everywhere and VIP access for entrances, rides, and shows, lodging in deluxe resorts, dining in signature restaurants, plus many other Disney extras and the highly pampered Disney service level.
The total price is quite the initial sticker shock at $114,995 per person! Gasp! However, it includes so many extraordinary experiences that will probably add up pretty quickly, even if you can individually do them. This will be hard math to do! When can we win the lottery??
There are two trips scheduled for 2024, and bookings opening soon for them as well. They’re limited to 75 people per trip, so they could sell out quickly.
Booking will begin on the following dates: * June 12: Previous Adventures by Disney guests who have traveled on 3+ Adventures * June 14: All previous Adventures by Disney guests * June 16: Golden Oak members * June 19: General Public
For more details, including the full itinerary, of this trip, visit:
To continue the National Park Week series, we’re going all the way over to the West Coast!
Today, I wanted to highlight Pinnacles National Park in western California because it is one of the newer national parks and may not be as well known as other California parks, such as Yosemite or Sequoia. We visited here several years ago as part of a Pacific Coast trip and spent an afternoon hiking in the park.
Disneyland California has suddenly announced that sales will resume for all four of their Magic Key annual passes tomorrow, April 11, 2023!
Sales will start no earlier than 9am PT online, but will likely use a virtual queue, so get to the website early. Last time they opened up sales, there were hours long waits and some sold out very quickly.
To purchase passes, visit this Magic Key purchase page tomorrow morning. They should all be clickable to add them to your cart at that time.
The different passes offer varying amounts of dining and merchandise discounts, free theme park parking, certain PhotoPass benefits, and more. For details on the Magic Key passes, visit the general Magic Key site.
Feel free to contact me if you want to chat more about Magic Keys or Disneyland trips. We were just over there this past December.
Universal Orlando just announced the dates for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights event!
Sept. 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-30
Oct. 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, 31
Tickets are on sale now! There are also express passes and hotel packages. This is a very popular event so if you are interested, you may want to buy your tickets ASAP.
Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed nighttime event, with 5 scare zones, 10 haunted houses, food, merchandise, and more. Note that some of the scares are pretty intense and gory, so it may be too much for the little ones and the faint of heart. There are plenty of YouTube videos about it if you want to get a sense of what it’s really like first.
This Spring, Disneyland Resort in California will bring back Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite and Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite.
A limited number of these Disneyland After Dark tickets will go on pre-sale for Magic Key holders beginning February 21, 2023 (no earlier than 9am PT) on Disneyland.com.
On February 23, 2023 (no earlier than 9am PT), tickets will go on sale to the general public and are subject to availability.
These events are very popular and will sell out very fast. Guests can enjoy themed entertainment, Disney characters, unique photo opportunities, specialty menu items and merchandise and more.
The events begin with a 3 hour pre-party from 6pm to 9pm PT at Disneyland park, then the private party begins from 9pm to 1am PT, where guests may ride some popular attractions after regular park hours!
They will also receive unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken during the party, along with commemorative souvenir credentials and event guide maps to remember their Disneyland After Dark experience.
Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite
April 18 & 20, 2023
Don throwback fashions inspired by the debonair days of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Take a trip down memory lane to relive Disney’s classic past with music and entertainment that pay tribute to the first decade of Disneyland park. Mickey Mouse and his friends will sport retro outfits, along with visits from some nostalgic characters.
Gaze upon “Fantasy in the Sky,” a nighttime spectacular giving a nod to the same-named fireworks display that first illuminated the night in Disneyland park in 1957!
Do the twist, the mashed potato, and bunny hop your way to dance parties around Disneyland park with bands and deejays inspired by the era. Snack on treats inspired by the park’s early days, made once again just for this event! Picture yourself in vintage photo backdrops of attractions and posters from yesteryear like Skyway or Autopia, and from timeless Disney films.
Enjoy after-hours access to iconic Disneyland attractions such as Peter Pan’s Flight, Pirates of the Caribbean and Jungle Cruise. Note, not all attractions will be open during the party hours. No theme park reservation are required for the pre-party either.
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
May 2, 4, 8 & 11, 2023
This event is back with four “nites” – the most ever – where guests can live their own epic Star Wars adventure.
Watch the “Star Wars: Celebrate the Nite” fireworks illuminate the skies above Disneyland park. This pyrotechnic spectacle is set to the powerful music of Star Wars.
Prepare for Captain Phasma and her Stormtroopers during the March of the First Order in Tomorrowland, as they search for a Resistance spy. You may also encounter travelers across the galaxy like Tuskan Raiders and Jawas.
Get ready to master a lightsaber! Attend the Lightsaber Instructional demonstration, where you will learn to handle a lightsaber through a series of elite moves, sure to bring out your inner Jedi!
Picture yourself in dynamic photo backdrops featuring some of the galaxy’s favorite heroes and villains. Explore themed snacks such as intergalactic churros and other out-of-this-world sweets!
*Separately priced Disney PhotoPass packages, including the photo packages offered at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique or other locations, are not included with the unlimited digital photo downloads.
**The number of tickets available for each event date are limited, and event tickets are valid only for the specific event date and hours. Parking fees are not included in the ticket price. Tickets must be purchased online and are not available on the day of the event. Limit eight (8) tickets per person, per event date, and no discounts apply. Tickets not required for guests ages 2 and under. Tickets are non-refundable and may not be resold or transferred for commercial purposes. Certain attractions and offerings may not be available during the event , including without limitation, Indiana Jones Adventure, Matterhorn Bobsleds, Mickey’s Toontown and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Costumes are subject to Disney guidelines and should not be obstructive or offensive; please check special event costume guidelines at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/faq/parks/dress/ for restrictions. Disney PhotoPass service is subject to the Disney PhotoPass terms and expiration policy found at Disneyland.com/photopass-terms-conditions/. Online registration required. Only select attractions, experiences, offerings, and services will be available during the event. Event, event elements, and available offerings may be modified and limited in availability, and are subject to restrictions, change or cancellation without notice or liability. No refunds given for any changes or cancellations whether due to inclement weather or otherwise. Visit Disneyland.com/updates for important information to know before visiting the Disneyland Resort
Join in the kickoff of the Disney100 Celebration at Disneyland Resort via livestream on the Disney Parks social channels today, Jan 27, 2023 at 2pm PT.
Check out my Disney100 post for more details on the celebration.
Disneyland Resort in California kicks off the celebration of the 100th year of The Walt Disney Company today, January 27, 2023! The Disney Animation Studio was formed in 1923.
To celebrate this special occasion, the parks will be decorated in glimmering platinum decor, the characters will have new celebration outfits, and there will be new shows, events, and more throughout the year.
Disneyland Park will feature Wonderous Journeys, a new fireworks and projection show against Sleeping Beauty Castle and Main Street USA, which will take you on an adventure through all of the films developed by the Disney Animation Studios.
California Adventure Park will debut a new nighttime water show, World of Color – One, which continues the storytelling started by Walt with the Disney and Pixar characters. Its core message is that it only takes one drop of water to create one ripple that can turn into a huge wave. Many of the characters have dared to make waves and change their world.
Today, the new ride, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, will open as well! They just want to go on a nice leisurely picnic, but they end up on Goofy’s train and of course, hijinks ensue. Now, you’ll go along on this whimsical adventure too!
The rest of the redesigned Mickey’s Toontown area will open on March 8th. There will be new attractions and more play areas for the whole family to enjoy the day together.
Next month, on February 24th, we’ll see the return of the Magic Happens parade in Disneyland Park! Mickey will lead a calvacade of whimsical floats featuring favorite characters and moments from the Disney stories.
The Disney Gallery on Main Street USA will feature a new exhibit, Disney 100 Years of Wonder, showcasing the films that inspired attractions and vice versa. Be sure to check that out.
Of course, there will be plenty of new foods and merchandise to commemorate this festive occasion as well.
Currently, it looks like the bulk of the Disney100 events will take place in California, after all, that is where the Disney company started, but I believe the other parks around the world will join in the celebration too. Keep an eye out if you go to any of those parks also.
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