First Concept Art For New Disney Vacation CLub Tower @ Disneyland

If you’re curious as to how the new 12-story Disney Vacation Club Tower planned for Disneyland Hotel is going to look like, thanks to the OC Register, we now have a first look at concept art for the development.

Permits for the tower were filed back in November, however it’s important to note that the project must still pass approval from the City of Anaheim to be actually built, according to Disney officials.

A final site plan has been filed, including mention of a Mickey-shaped spa and an outdoor pool bar. All other amenities, like retail, restaurants, valet, meeting spaces, and check-in will be provided by the existing facilities at the Disneyland Hotel.

The lobby will be comprised of two stories and an open-air floor plan. The tower’s 350 rooms would include 271 larger studios, 38 smaller two-person studios, 20 two-bedroom suites, 19 one-bedroom suites and two Grand Villas. Many Walt Disney World resort guests may recognize the two-person tower studio concept from the newly-opened Disney’s Riviera Resort. Some rooms will feature balconies offering views of the pool.

The proposed opening date for the new DVC tower is 2023, however construction may take well up to 4 years, delaying the expected opening.

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Pirates League To Close on July 27th

The seaworthy hideaway known as The Pirates League inside the Magic Kingdom is finally coming to a close after being open since 2009.

At this Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique-style location, guests young and old can be transformed into pirates or mermaids.

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The final date of operation for The Pirates League will be July 27, 2020, so make sure you get your final swashbuckling makeovers in before the summer is over.

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The Pirates League is located between the entrance to Pirates of the Caribbean and Plaza del Sol Bazaar.

Quarterback Drew Brees Experiences Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Drew Brees, a star quarterback in the NFL, visited Walt Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge this past weekend! Drew’s exploration of this new Hollywood Studios land was filled with intergalactic excitement – including a ride on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance of course! Check out the details and video below from DisneyParksBlog:

Today, star quarterback Drew Brees visited Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World Resort and experienced Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, which he called “one of the greatest rides I have ever been on.”

“I really felt like I was on a journey,” he said, after enjoying the groundbreaking attraction with his family.

Brees made sure to stop on the planet of Batuu at Disney’s Hollywood Studios while in Florida for the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl, which will be played on Sunday, January 26 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. Not only did he and his family experience Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, they also had the opportunity to build their own lightsabers at Savi’s Workshop and to design their own droids at the Droid Depot.

“Our experience here at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has been phenomenal,” Brees said. Check out all the excitement of Brees’s visit in the video above!

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Shanghai Disney Issue Temporary Refund Policy After Coronavirus Outbreak In China

Amidst concerns over the current Coronavirus outbreak affecting many areas of China, including Beijing, Shanghai, and the virus’ location of origin in central Wuhan, Shanghai Disney Resort has issued temporary refund policies in case guests wish to cancel their trip.

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The theme park’s website omits any mention of the outbreak, simply stating: “We understand that in recent days some guests may wish to change their travel plans.”

The temporary refund policy is as follows:

Guests who have purchased tickets for admission to Shanghai Disneyland, or other dated products and services at the park, can choose to reschedule their visit to Shanghai Disneyland on any other day within the next six months, or get a refund if you cannot visit the park in the next six months.

Guests who have booked resort hotels may choose to reschedule their stay at the hotels on another day within the next six months (subject to hotel room availability), or get a refund if you cannot visit the resort in the next six months.

Guests who have booked tickets for the Beauty and The Beast Mandarin Production may choose to reschedule their visit on another day before February 23 (subject to availability of the performance schedule), or get a refund if you can’t visit the resort before this date.

For all ticketing enquiries, people can contact their original ticket purchase channel, or send enquiries via e-mail to shdr.yuding@disney.com. They can also contact the Shanghai Disney Resort Reservation Center at: 400-180-0000 (Chinese mainland) or +86-21-3158-0000 (other country/region) for all enquiries.

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Shanghai Disney Resort is currently operating normally, and while there are no travel restrictions to the region and no reported cases of illness within the park, local shops are quickly running out of protective face masks and other necessary items.

New Poster For Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Disney has just released another cartoon poster in its series celebrating the March 4 debut of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with new art inspired by the zany “Tokyo Go” short.

This new “Tokyo Go” poster features a look at Mickey hanging tight aboard one of Japan’s speedy commuter trains. In the video short, you’ll notice that Mickey doesn’t share dialogue – but words are not needed to enjoy this madcap cartoon adventure!

Soon, you’ll be able to experience Mickey’s wild cartoon universe like never before at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction. During each adventure, you’ll enter the NEW Mickey Mouse cartoon short “Perfect Picnic” for a one-of-a-kind adventure where anything can happen.

And before experiencing Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, you’ll see posters of these existing award-winning shorts that might have previously premiered at the Chinese Theatre – all created specifically for the attraction by Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Television Animation.

More exclusive poster art inspired by the video shorts will be released in the coming weeks. In the meantime, be sure to check out the “Tokyo Go” short for a look inside an amazing cartoon universe you’ll be able to enjoy at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway beginning March 4, 2020, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and later at Disneyland park in 2022.