Disney Brings ‘Wish’ to Life with Asha Character Greetings at Disneyland Resort

Wish is now playing in theaters, and Disneyland Resort wants to celebrate the film’s theatrical run by inviting guests to meet Asha for a limited time.

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‘The Marvels’ Take Flight at Avengers Campus

The Marvels is the first time Marvel Studios has delivered a female-led ensemble, with two of the film’s leads being POC. And now, just as Avengers Campus has done with nearly all MCU feature films that have been released in the past, they are welcoming Carol Danvers, Kamala Khan, and Captain Monica Rambeau at Disney California Adventure.

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How to Best Plan Your Disneyland Festival of Holidays!

The Holidays at Disneyland are upon us! 

From November 10th through January 7, 2024, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will have exciting festivities from a variety of holiday food, entertainment, merchandise, and activities for the entire family. Whether you are a Magic Key holder or just visiting for one day, it can become a bit overwhelming planning your day.

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The Best Holiday Merchandise From Disney Parks’ Festival of Holidays

The Nerds of Color was given a preview of Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure’s Festival of Holidays event, which included viewing the merchandise offered at the parks and some on ShopDisney. There were just so many beautiful items available, it’s hard to pick just one.

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Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure Get into the Holiday Spirit

With Halloween out of the way, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure can officially start Holidays at Disneyland Resort and Disney Festival of Holidays. The annual event that celebrates the end of the year will be a feast for the senses as the parks are transformed into a merry delight place full of cheer and joy. There will be savory and sweet food and drinks for everyone to enjoy. Characters are also getting in a festive mood by putting on their holiday best. Plus there’s grand-reopening of he Adventureland Treehouse inspired by Walt Disney’s Swiss Family Robinson, along with other fun things to do in and outside the park.

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Magic Kingdom Teases Savory & Sweet Eats at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 

The holidays are just around the corner. That means spreading cheer and happiness to all while having some delicious savory food and sweet treats to eat. To celebrate, Disneyland’s Magic Kingdom Park is inviting guests to their holiday extravaganza Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. The beloved annual party is filled with holiday excitement sure to put you in the spirit of the season. 

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Pixar Place Hotel to Open in January 2024

Last year, Disneyland Resort’s Paradise Pier underwent renovations to transform from its original beach and nautical-themed hotel into a full-fledged Pixar-themed hotel. The hotel itself didn’t close as Imagineers and construction crews added and remodeled around the structure, while still being able to provide guests the same service and amenities. Now Disneyland Resort announced that Pixar Place Hotel will open January 30, 2024.

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New Avengers Vault Opens at Disney California Adventure

Disney California Adventure guests get to be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe at Avengers Campus every time they visit. They can interact with some of their favorite heroes during meet-and-greets, and go on adventures with them. And with the opening of the new Avengers Vault, they can bring back a little piece of Avengers Campus home with them as they can shop for superhero gear or Infinity Saga relics.

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Mirabel Joins New Meet and Greet at Disney’s Magic Kingdom

Drawers, Floors, Doors, Let’s Go, as Disney is Celebrating Hispanic Heritage month with a magical New Meet & Greet! Beginning today, September 15, 2023, guests can step into a colorful courtyard outside the Casa Madrigal to Mirabel from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto.

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Shanghai Disney Resort Reveals New Look at ‘Zootopia’ Themed Land

Shanghai Disney Resort has released the first set of new images of Zootopia Themed Land. The latest park expansion will have attractions, foods, and an experience that puts guests into the world of the 2016 film of the same name.

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Disneyland to Have Spooky Fun During the Halloween Season

Things are about to get spooky at the Disneyland Resort and Disneyland California Adventure. The enhancement theme has been hard at work decorating the park with pumpkins and other fall colors. And guests will have plenty of fun celebrating the howl-day with Disney characters and sections all decked out for some spellbinding thrills and eerie chills.

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‘Tiana’s Palace’ is a Sweet and Savory New Orleans-Inspired Escape

Disneyland’s French Market Restaurant has been a staple of the park’s New Orleans Square for as long as I can remember. The quick-service Cajun- and Creole-inspired eatery featuring a garden patio and live jazz is being reimagined into Tiana’s Palace. Inspired by the princess’ dream restaurant in Disney’s The Princess and The Frog, Disney Imagineers transformed the French Market Restaurant space into a place that acts as a love letter to the film in its design and cuisine.

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NOC Goes to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Tips and Tricks for Your Visit (Part II)

Okay, so where were we?

Recently The Nerds of Color were lucky enough to visit the planet of Batuu, aka Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. And wanted to pass down some of our tips and tricks to you, our readers, for your next visit! In case you missed Part 1 of our coverage, we discussed intros to the land and linguistics while there, Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run, Blue and Green Milk, Oga’s Cantina, and Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities. In this part, we’ll be discussing some of the food of Galaxy’s Edge,  the shops at Black Spire Outpost, the Droid Depot, and Savi’s Lightsaber workshop.

So without further ado,  punch it Chewie!

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NOC Goes to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Tips and Tricks for Your Visit (Part I)

August 15, 2015. That was the date that Disney announced at their biennial D23 Expo that it was going to fulfill the fantasies of every Star Wars fan in the world. They were going to bring the universe George Lucas had created to life, and give us all the opportunity to become a part of the world of Luke, Han, Chewie, and Leia, and allow us to finally live our adventure too. At the time the implications and details behind all of that were top secret, and for years speculation among fans became rampant. What would the rides be like? Could we drink Blue Milk? Would there be a Cantina? Can you become a Jedi? And most importantly can we fly the Millennium Falcon?

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