Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort this fall can once again experience the spirit of Día de los Muertos.
At Disney California Adventure the animated film Coco is at the heart of the Plaza de la Familia, a family-friendly experience in Paradise Gardens. Guests can share memories at the at the interactive Memory Wall, take a photo at the Mexican Árbol de la Vida (Tree of Life) photo location, and more.
Paradise Garden Grill will be serving up delicious Mexican food and a Mariachi band will be playing.
A Musical Celebration of Coco will …

If you’re visiting Epcot’s Mexico pavilion this month you can check out new entertainment and exhibits inspired by Disney/Pixar’s Coco.
El Mariachi Coco de Santa Cecilia, a new musical group, will be entertaining guests from now through January 6.
The group is named for the town in the film and will perform songs from Coco including “Remember Me” and “The World Es Mi Familia.”
The Mexico Folk Art Gallery currently has a display of “Dia De Muertos” artwork and will soon add an interactive exhibit and dioramas from the film.
The pavilion also features …

Disney Vacation Club has announced a new contest where the grand prize is a family vacation at the new Copper Creek Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.
The winner of the  “Disney Vacation Club Family Getaway Contest” gets a “5-day, 4-night vacation with up to 8 of your family members (or friends) in a 2-bedroom Villa.”
To enter, visit at WelcomeHomeSweeps.com. Guests can enter through January 4, 2018.
The prize package also include theme park tickets and airfare to Orlando.
Disney/Pixar’s Coco is in theaters now!
Check out more details about the contest and Copper Creek …

If you’re visiting Disney California Adventure you can catch a sneak peek at the new animated short Olaf’s Frozen Adventure prior to the performance of Frozen – Live at the Hyperion.
In the short, Olaf teams up with Sven to go on a “merry adventure” to find new holiday traditions for Anna and Elsa to celebrate.
The new animated short will arrive in theaters this week with Disney/Pixar’s Coco, which opens November 22.
Olaf’s Frozen Adventure stars the voices of Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, and Josh Gad. It was Directed by Emmy®-winning filmmakers …

Disney Springs is ready to celebrate a family fiesta starting October 27 in honor of the new Disney/Pixar film Coco.
The new event runs through November 26 and includes colorful decorations and displays inspired by the film in Exposition Park.
On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the event families can also enjoy face painting and activities for the kids.
Specialty foods including vanilla flan from Springs’ Street Tacos Food Truck will also be available.
The festival of themed music, decor, and food happens daily from 6-10 p.m. at Disney Springs.
Coco arrives in theaters on …

Happy Sunday! We’re back with another recap of the week’s biggest Disney news stories!
Last Sunday Hurricane Irma meant the closure of the Walt Disney World Resort for two days. The theme parks reopened on September 12 with mostly minimal damage.
The Walt Disney Company announced a $2.5 million donation to the relief efforts following Hurricane Irma.
In non-hurricane news, J.J. Abrams was announced as the writer and director for Star Wars: Episode IX.
An extended sneak preview of Disney/Pixar’s Coco is coming to the Disney Parks in November.
The Magic Kingdom is hosting several …

Disney/Pixar’s Coco opens in theaters in November, but guests at the Disney Parks will get a sneak peek at the new film very soon.
The Coco preview will be presented as part of Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The attraction will also include a display about the film.
Guests at Disney California Adventure will see a preview of the film with 3D special effects at the It’s Tough to be a Bug Theater.
Both previews will begin November 3.
This weekend the Plaza de la Familia opens at Disney California Adventure. This …

Welcome to another edition of our weekly news recap. Today we’re sending our thoughts to all our friends and readers in the path of Hurricane Irma.
The Walt Disney World Resort is closed today and tomorrow due to Hurricane Irma. The hotels remain open but all theme parks, water parks, Disney Spring, and the ESPN Wide World of Sports are closed until at least Tuesday.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is celebrating the holiday season this fall with a new event – Sunset Seasons Greetings.
Epcot’s Holidays Around the World has been renamed the Epcot …

A new family-friendly event, Plaza de la Familia, is coming to Disney’s California Adventure as part of the park’s celebration of the new film Coco.
The festivities start September 15 at Paradise Gardens.
Guests can enjoy “A Musical Celebration of Coco” featuring storytellers and original songs from Coco, plus Folklórico dancers and Grammy-winning Mariachi Divas.
The Plaza de la Familia will also feature authentic Mariachi music at the Paradise Gardens Grandstand, The World of Coco exhibit, a Tree of Life interactive photo area, and a menu featuring all-new Mexican foods.
Plaza de la Familia …

Disney California Adventure is set to celebrate Dia de los Muertos with a new seasonal experience coming to the park this fall.
The new seasonal experience starts September 15 and runs through November 2.
The Día de los Muertos celebration will feature entertainment with musicians and dancers, interactive activities including Mexican folk art, along with special decorations and food.
The new Disney/Pixar film Coco will be one of the themes of the festival with special experiences inspired by the film.
And on November 5, some elements of the celebration will be moved it ‘a …