Disney Parks Blog Holding Vacation Club Meet-Up, New Shanghai Disneyland Video Released, and More

Disney Parks Blog Holding First Vacation Club Meet-Up to Celebrate 25th Anniversary:

The event filled its capacity of 100 Disney Parks Blog readers within minutes of the announcement. The Disney Parks Blog will be holding its first meet-up for 100 Disney Vacation Club member this Thursday, February 25, 2016 to celebrate the Vacation Club's 25th Anniversary.

The event will begin at 4 p.m. EST with a party at the Top of the World Lounge on top of Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort. The celebration will continue onto Sunset Pointe at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort for an appetizer buffet inspired by Trader Sam's Grog Grotto, sunset photos, Dole whip samples, and entertainment. Here you will also be able to tour Vacation Club accommodations, including one of the famous bungalows.

To cap off the event, the guests will be able to gain entry to the DVC 25 and Beyond Bash, an exclusive after-hours event at Magic Kingdom. Here participants will have access to select attractions in Tomorrowland and Fantasyland, as well as the Haunted Mansion in Liberty Square, special fireworks, a DJ dance party, and more. Congratulations to all those who have the chance to attend the event.

New Shanghai Disneyland Video Released During Disneyland 60 Last Night:

During last night's "Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60" special, we got a closer look at Shanghai Disneyland with a new video released by Disney. In the video, we got a special look into the TRON coaster, a look at what will be the largest Disney castle ever in the Enchanted Storybook Castle, and some never-before-seen attractions inside the lands of the park that were designed specifically for the people of China. 

The park is set to open on June 16, 2016 with six different lands. Tickets for Shanghai Disneyland will go on sale to the public at the end of March on March 28th. 

Limited-Release Ear Hat for Make-A-Wish "Share Your Ears" Campaign Available Now:

Last week, Disney announced the "Share Your Ears" campaign that benefits the Make-A-Wish foundation. For every picture post on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook that a person shares a photo of them wearing Mickey/Minnie or any character ears, Disney will make $5 donation (up to $1 million) to the foundation. 

Today, the Disney Parks Blog announced that their merchandise team has been working hard on a really special set of ears featuring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Here is what they look like:

Even better news, the ears which cost $19.95, 100% will all go to Make-A-Wish, helping make dreams come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions. No discounts and purchase limits will apply and will only be available at Disneyland. Specific locations to find the ears are at Disneyland in the Disney Showcase and the Emporium, Disney California Adventure inside Elias & Co., and Downtown Disney District at World of Disney.