Disneyland’s popular Halloween Time is quickly coming to a close and the Resort is wasting no time getting ready for the even more popular holiday season, which will kick off in mid-November. As Disneyland strings up the Christmas lights in both parks, Star Wars continues to move into Tomorrowland, with the Tomorrowland Terrace stage now closed to get a makeover before the upcoming Season of the Force promotion brings a new Jedi Training Academy show to the venue. Nearby, the former Innoventions building continues to get ready to open its new Star Wars Launch Bay exhibit and meet-and-greet area.
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Welcome to Disneyland! |
Halloween time enters its final week before it glows away for Disneyland’s popular holiday season.
A look at some wait times on Sunday, around noon
Holiday Happenings |
Halloween may not be over yet, but the holidays are already quickly taking over both theme parks as Disneyland prepares for the launch of its holiday season on November 13. In New Orleans Square, lights, bunting and giant ornaments are already going up, with more on the way.
In Fantasyland, “it’s a small world” is getting covered in Christmas lights for its annual holiday overlay. The attraction is closed while the interior overlay is installed.
In Disney California Adventure, oversized Christmas lights and ornaments have gone up at Flik’s Fun Fair.
In Cars Land, the posts that support that land’s Christmas garland have gone up.
Snowy the Snow Car plush ornaments are already available
More holiday merchandise has hit the shelves in select stores around the Resort…
Refurbishment Round-up |
A look at refurbishment projects underway in both parks…
The walls are still up along the walkway between Frontierland and Fantasy Faire.
In New Orleans Square, some work is underway in a planter between the New Orleans Square railroad station and the restrooms.
In Tomorrowland, work continues at the former Innoventions building as it prepares to reopen as the Tomorrowland Expo Center featuring the new Star Wars Launch Bay and enhanced Super Hero HQ.
Nearby, the Tomorrowland Terrace stage is now behind walls and appears to have been mostly dismantled as it prepares to host the new version of the popular Jedi Training Academy show, which will debut next month as part of the Star Wars Season of the Force promotion.
The fake ferns have been removed from their planters
In California Adventure, the Cove Bar’s expansion continues on Paradise Pier.
Nothing new to see this week at Luigi’s Tires in Cars Land
Scare up a Disney Halloween |
Halloween is almost here and what better way to celebrate than with some classic Disney fun? From vintage re-releases to the Haunted Mansion and more, we’ve put together a list that’ll help you scare up some last-minute Disney fun this Halloween.
Chilling, Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted House Available now on Vinyl and MP3 The latest release in Disney’s new “Vinyl Vault” series of vintage re-presses, “Chilling, Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted House” is a unique collection of spooky sound effects perfect for your Halloween festivities. The 1964 release features a collection of short stories with accompanying sound effects from the Walt Disney Studio’s sound effects department. The flip side of the record features all of the same sound effects without the short stories. Available for the first time in over 30 years, this release is a great throwback for long-time Disney fans and a perfect addition to newer Disney fans looking for a fun addition to their collection. Don’t have a turntable? You can also buy it digitally for only $6.99! |
The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic Book available now The third printing of former Imagineer Jason Surrell’s definitive book on the iconic theme park ride, The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic drops the section on the lackluster 2003 film and fills new pages on more than a decade of new additions to the attraction. This expanded edition includes new information on Disneyland’s newly re-materialized Hat Box Ghost, Walt Disney World’s graveyard queue, and more. Also featured is Hong Kong Disneyland’s highly-praised Haunted Mansion surrogate — Mystic Manor. |
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The Story and Song from the Haunted Mansion Available now on CD Celebrate Halloween with the classic 1969 “Story and Song from the Haunted Mansion” LP (available here on CD) and go on a story with young teenagers Mike (voiced by a young Ron Howard) and Karen through Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. A delightful piece of Disney nostalgia, “The Story and Song from the Haunted Mansion” is great listening for your Halloween celebration! |
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The Haunted Mansion Available now in MP3 Disney’s official soundtrack album for the Haunted Mansion, this release (available here digitally) features the full ride-through soundtrack for the classic attraction as well as various audio tracks heard in the ride’s graveyard finale. Also included is the stunning “Phantom Manor Suite” from the Disneyland Paris attraction. |
Looking for more Disney fun this Halloween? Don’t miss the other seasonal favorites featured below.
This & That |
In Cars Land, a scale model of Radiator Springs is on display in Sarge’s Surplus Hut. The model is a collaboration between Mattel and SCPS.
The Flo’s V8 Cafe model from the display is currently available for purchase. $99.99.
Disney recently did away with FASTPASS service for the Frozen shows at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Disney recommends arriving about 30 minutes before show time to get a spot for your desired performance time.
No more FASTPASS for the sing-along show.
Olaf’s Snow Fest is expected to return for the holiday season.
FASTPASS is still available and required to meet Anna and Elsa at Disney Animation.
Duffy’s female counterpart, Shellie May, has made her way over to the U.S. theme parks and is available now in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
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Weekly Theme Park Hours October 26-November 1, 2015 |
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