This week, we discuss Rise of the Resistance opening this week, good ticket deals for 2020, 80’s night details, a lot of new food options, a Disney item auction, we talk about tips for experiencing Rise of the Resistance, and more!
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This Friday, January 17th is the official opening of Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland! We will cover this in more detail later in our discussion topic, but some quick tips: Make sure to download the Disneyland app to get a boarding pass for the attraction, and open the app and join a group as soon as you are through the turnstile. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/01/get-resistance-ready-for-star-wars-rise-of-the-resistance-launching-jan-17-at-disneyland-park/
Disney announced this week that R2-D2 will be a permanent fixture rolling around Batuu at Disneyland. We reported previously that R2 was being tested in the land, and testing must have gone well. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/01/r2-d2-now-gliding-around-star-wars-galaxys-edge-at-disneyland-park/
For guests living in Southern California, or kids anywhere, there are some good ticket deals for 2020. Now through May 18th, Southern California residents can purchase a three day, one park per day ticket for $67 per day, or $201 per ticket. Tickets are limited to 5 per person, per day and are the same for children or adults. For families outside of Southern California, children ages 3-9 can get the same $67 per day, three day, one park per day ticket. Both ticket offers include one Magic Morning. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/01/disneyland-resort-announces-limited-time-offers-for-2020-kids-everywhere-and-southern-california-residents-can-play-for-67-per-person-per-day-with-3-day-1-park-per-day-tickets/
Tickets are still available for 80s night at Disneyland After Dark on January 29th. The party goes from 9pm to 1am, with early park access starting at 6pm. The evening includes specialty food like the Sloppy Joe Burger at Red Rose Tavern, photo opportunities with themes like “Tron,” Mousercise,” “The Little Mermaid,” and more. The Fantasyland Theatre will return to Videopolis with a VJ playing music videos from the 80s. A special fireworks show “Awesome After Dark – Fireworks to the Max” will also premiere. Of course merchandise and more will also be available. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/01/10/totally-rad-food-and-merchandise-details-shared-for-80s-nite-in-disneyland/#more-304548
The Disney Parks Blog has released the Foodie Guide to Lunar New Year 2020 at DCA. Some of the notable or interesting items include a black sesame mochi donut, and a Vietnamese cold brew with coconut milk at Longevity Noodle Company, a Mandarin Orange and Green Tea tart at Lucky 8 Lantern, Shrimp & Ginger Dumplings with Soy Reduction and Sriracha Mayo, and of course Tage’s mention the Purple Yam Macaron with Crème Fraîche at Red Dragon Spice Traders. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/01/08/news-disney-california-adventure-has-just-released-its-2020-lunar-new-year-menus/#more-304072
New details have been announced for the upcoming Food and Wine Festival. The festival will take place February 28 through April 21 over in DCA. Signature events that were announced include-
Winemaker Reception with Skywalker Vineyards at Carthay Circle Restaurant on March 20th
Winemaker Reception with Fess Parke