In the first part of my spotlight on Disneyland Park, you were able to get a brief taste of Walt Disney’s vision for and creation of a magical, family-friendly theme park inspired by his trips to other amusement parks with his daughters. You were also able to discover some of the must-do attractions and read about the new optional add-on to the FASTPASS service, Disney MaxPass. Disneyland Park Entrance Photo credit: Ashley Hunt Now, in the second portion of my spotlight on D

Park Spotlight: Disneyland Park-Part 1 When was the first time you visited Disneyland Park? Why did it take you so long to make your initial visit? For me, my first trip was just days before the park’s 62nd birthday, July 12, 2017! Similar to many of you reading this, my biggest obstacle was the location of the park. As a Michigan native from a family of fearful flyers, going further West than Chicago, Illinois, was an adventure, not a vacation! Original Fun Map of Disneyland

Around the Parks If your headed to Walt Disney World with your significant other for a romantic getaway the all new Happily Ever After Enchanted Evening Packages are now available to book until December 27, 2017. The Enchanted Evening Packages include the following: -Two exclusive honeymoon or romance-themed MagicBands (encourage your Clients to create or sign into their My Disney Experience account at disneyworld.com to link their package reservation) -Two exclusive romance

Around the Parks New details have been released about Disney California Adventure's new ride Guardian of the Galaxy-Mission: Breakout!. The ride is replacing Tower of Terror and will have 6 different breakout experiences during the randomized drop cycle. The ride will also be accompanied by the movies soundtrack including the following songs: “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” by Pat Benatar (1980) “Give Up The Funk” by Parliament (1975) “Born To Be Wild” by Steppenwolf (1968) “I

Around the Parks Photo Credit: Disneyparks.com Night of Joy has announced their 2017 lineup. Night of Joy is an amazing concert put on each year featuring Christian Contemporary musicians and will be hosted by Matthew West. September 8, 2017 artists- MercyMe, TobyMac, Natalie Grant, Danny Gokey, Matt Maher, Colton Dixon, Rend Collective, Zach Williams September 9, 2017 artists- Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, Kirk Franklin, Jordan Feliz, Crowder, Jeremy Camp, Tye Tribbett

Around the Parks The International Flower and Garden Festival is still going strong and there's still time to make a quick trip to view the flowers. Photo Credit: Disneyparks.com Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade will extend it's run at Disneyland until August 20, 2017. The Main Street Electrical Parade returned to Disneyland in January 2017 after spending the last 6 years at Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Blue Angels from the United States Navy perf

Around the Parks There are three new offers available for Walt Disney World Resort. Check them out here: Kid-Size Summer Vacation Up to 25% Off Disney World Resort Rooms 2017 Summer Vacation Offer Photo Credit: DisneyParks.com Disney's Animal Kingdom will introduce the Navi' Translator for guests to use to explore and interact with the all new land Pandora-The World of Avatar. Read all about the translator here on Disney Parks Blog. Check out an all-new behind the scenes lo

Around the Parks The co-hosts of The View have been celebrating their 20th Anniversary at Walt Disney World this week. Check out this great video of them: On March 16-19, 2017 Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant at Disney Springs will celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style! If you'll be at the parks during this time make sure you stop by to celebrate at the The Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival. There will be a full line up of amazing entertainment including: Byrne Brothers, Ha

Around the Parks Joe Rhodes, Disney Imagineer and Portfolio Creative Executive, explains how Pandora-The World of Avatar will continue the philosophies that imagineers had when Animal Kingdom originally opened. Those values include nature and how how to encourage guest to truly respect nature, and a sense of adventure. Watch the first of a series of videos that further explain Pandora-The World of Avatar's theme and immersive adventure awaiting guests. Photo Credit: Disney

Around the Parks Photo Credit: Disney.com Disney's California Adventure has announced Guardian of the Galaxy-Mission Breakout will officially open May 27, 2017. Guardians of the Galaxy has replaced the classic: Tower of Terror.Should be exciting to see a new twist on this amazing ride. Photo Credit: Disney.com Star Wars Lands will open in Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2019. Who else is ready to start a count down clock? Photo Credit: Disney.com BB8 from Star