14 things that happened this week in the Disney Universe

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, new ambassadors, new music, new clothing and tickets for a Fanniversary are all just part of what was going on in the Disney Universe during the first week of February.

Here’s a quick look at what’s was going on in Disneyland, Disney World and beyond.

Disneyland

• As part of Black History Month, a dozen gospel choirs from across Southern California will perform at the California Adventure on Feb. 16.
• The Circle D Ranch welcomed two new horses
• Disneyland unveils it’s new Ambassador Team.
• The all-new, live stage production, “Mickey and the Magical Map,” debuts this summer.
• An African-American family is suing Disneyland after, the family claims, an actor who portrayed the White Rabbit character from “Alice in Wonderland” refused to hug or touch their children because of their skin color,reports CBS Los Angeles station KCBS-TV.
• The Fantasy Faire opening March 12 will have Maurice’s Treats.

Disney World

• The famous California Grill closed Feb. 1 for a renovation that will last until the end of summer. What’s a fine-dining-and-fireworks connoisseur to do until September? We have some suggestions, depending on what you’re looking for:
• The day after leading the Baltimore Ravens in a 43-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII, quarterback Joe Flacco showed up in Disney World for his parade down Main Street, U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom.

Disney Universe

• Tickets are on sale for D23’s special Fanniversary Celebration events all over the country. 
• Disney to make standalone Star Wars movies
• ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ wins big at the Annie Awards
• Mariah Carey will premiere her new single ‘Almost Home’ on Feb. 19 as the lead single from Disney’s Oz the Great and Powerful soundtrack.
• Disney unveils new line of fashion clothing and toys based on new Oz movie

Topic of The Week

Are Disney princesses good role models?