My Trip To Disneyland The Year It Opened 1955
The jungle hung low over the green-gray waters, thick and humid. Exotic bird calls sounded around us. Something slithered and splashed into the river as the captain guided his boat downstream, pointing out beasts only seen in comic books and tropical art.
Suddenly the water surged as a gigantic beast broke the surface, its huge mouth opening wide in a shattering roar. I jumped back against my ...
New Disney Idea Solves A Huge Theme Park Visitor Problem
Visiting a Walt Disney theme park may not be quite as magical as the commercials suggest. Sure, you may find yourself smiling with your kids as fireworks go off or having a chance encounter with Goofy, Donald Duck, or some other beloved character, but there are a lot of other logistical concerns as well.
Parents, or even adults not visiting Disneyland or Disney World with kids, often have to ...
Finding Dory Octopus Swims Into Submarine Lagoon
A seven-armed octopus from “Finding Dory” with camouflaging capabilities who just wants some peace and quiet is about to become visible to thousands of Disneyland visitors and a flock of squawking seagulls after hiding beneath a tarp in the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage lagoon.
Hank the septopus from “Finding Dory” will join the cast of amphibious creatures in the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage ...
Heres How To Create Magical Moments When Meeting Your Favorite Disney Characters This Summer
After a pause on character meet-and-greets due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disneyland Resort guests can once again hug Minnie Mouse and ask for Cinderella 's autograph.
A trip to Disneyland parks in Anaheim, California, is not a cheap or easy endeavor for most people, so how can you get the most out of your experience?
The Arizona Republic spoke with a former employee - officially ...
New Fantasmic Dining Packages For Guests
The fan-favorite “Fantasmic!” has returned to Disneyland to delight guests, and now the park is offering several dining packages to go with the show.
Guests can choose from two delicious packages at River Belle Terrace, or a package from Hungry Bear Restaurant.
River Belle Terrace Packages
The Premium Package includes a meal from the regular menu or a special menu ...
Why You Need To See 50th Anniversary Main Street Electrical Parade More Than Once
Disneyland 's Main Street Electrical Parade is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The parade ran continuously from the early 1970s to the mid-1990s and has returned to the park several times since then, so there 's a pretty good chance that if you 've been to Disneyland in the last five decades, you 've seen it. Having said that, if you 're a fan, you 're going to want to check out this new version of the ...
Jungle Cruise Its History Criticisms And The Changes Made By Disney Parks
Disneyland's Jungle Cruise ride is one of the amusement park's more popular rides since 1955. Yes. You've read that right. The ride's been with the park ever since it was first opened to the public on July 17, 1955, according to Time. As such, if it could talk, the ride can tell you how much the amusement park has changed since then.
However, with the changing of the times, ...
One Of Most In Demand Restaurants Now Taking Walk Ups Only
There are a ton of great places to dine while visiting Disneyland Resort. Whether you are looking for a light snack, a quick meal, or a full sit-down experience, there is something for everyone. Disneyland offers a wide variety of food, from classic Disney treats like Mickey pretzels, DOLE Whips, and Mickey Premium Bars to more substantial things like specialty hot dogs, Naples-style pizza, or complete ...
When Will Pirates Of The Caribbean Reopen
The popular Pirates of the Caribbean attraction that has been closed for months while Disneyland prepared for the return of the “Fantasmic” nighttime spectacular is set to return in a few weeks after a seasonal refurbishment.
The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disneyland is scheduled to return from refurbishment in early July, according to Disneyland officials.
Pirates of ...
Yippie Invasion And Other Acts Of Activism In The Happiest Place On Earth
"A People 's Guide to Orange County" is an alternative tour guide that documents sites of oppression, resistance, struggle and transformation in Orange County, California. The following series of stories explores moments of resistance and social activism despite Orange County's reputation for its conservatism.
"The happiest place on earth" has been a space where visitors and workers have raised ...
7 Tips For Watching The Return Of Fantasmic
“Fantasmic” has returned to Disneyland after a two-year pandemic pause and an extensive reconfiguration of the waterfront viewing area that will require first-time and longtime visitors alike to adjust their strategies for watching the venerable nighttime spectacular.
Disneyland presented the return of “Fantasmic” along the Rivers of America on Thursday, June 2 as part of a summer kickoff ...
How Is Disneyland Going To Solve Its Magic Key Problem The Fate Of Annual Passes At The Park Is Unclear
On Monday, Disneyland announced a drastic change: the Magic Key passes are no longer for sale, with every tier of the annual passholder program listed as “currently unavailable.”
The change comes just a month before the earliest purchasers of the new program, which was launched last August, would have been eligible for renewal. While Disneyland had previously indicated that current passholders ...
Disneyland Cancels Tale Of The Lion King Performance After Cast Illnesses
Disneyland has canceled a performance of a new “Lion King” musical stage show less than a week after opening at the Anaheim theme park after several members of the cast fell ill amid a surge in COVID-19 cases across the United States.
The performance of the “Tale of the Lion King” in the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland planned for Thursday, June 2 has been canceled out of an abundance of ...
Tale Of The Lion King Celebrates African Culture
Disney 's “The Lion King” is arguably one of the company 's most famed stories. This summer, the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim is telling the familiar journey of Simba in a new way.
On May 28, a live stage show, “Tale of the Lion King,” opened at the Fantasyland Theatre in the theme park with a distinct focus on African culture.
The story-theater adaptation of “The Lion King” is ...
Fight Breaks Out As Crowds Wait For Fantasmic
A fistfight briefly disrupted the crowd waiting for the return of Disneyland 's Fantasmic! on Saturday night, May 28, as brawlers were pulled apart by Disneyland security guards.
The return of the Fantasmic! nighttime spectacular after more than two years had been eagerly awaited by fans, and people lined along the banks of the Rivers of America to see it, near Pirates of the Caribbean. In a ...
Disneyland Brings Back A Secret Menu Food To Hungry Bear Cafe
Before the pandemic, secret menu items were everywhere at Disneyland. If you knew what to ask for - or if you were just creative enough to make your own special request - you could find options far beyond what was on the regular menu.
The pandemic ended a lot of that (though there 's still a secret menu at Trader Sam 's). When I went searching for the legendary alien-style burger at Galactic ...
Submarine Lagoon Refilled With Submarine Fleet In Place
Back in 2021, graphics and signage appeared on walls surrounding the submarine lagoon in Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park announcing that the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage would return in the Winter of that year. That time frame came and went but more progress was taking place in the drained lagoon that was visible from the Disneyland Monorail as it cruised overhead.
As of yesterday, May 28th, ...
I Tried 60 Dollar Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge Experience Was It Worth It
In the last few months, Disneyland has brought back more nighttime entertainment than it 's offered since before the pandemic, regularly running shows like Main Street Electrical Parade, World of Color, Disneyland Forever fireworks and, as of May 28, Fantasmic. But while any visitor can enjoy these family-friendly experiences, the park is also offering more expensive, hard-to-get versions: dining packages ...
Disney Reveals New Star Wars Characters Coming To Galaxys Edge
Bounty hunter Boba Fett and the mercenary Fennec Shand will join the cast of characters walking around Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge at Disneyland on Saturday, May 28, Disney officials announced at Star Wars Celebration 2022 in Anaheim on Friday.
And that 's not all: Later this year, Din Djarin, also known as the Mandalorian, and Grogu, also known as “the child” - or, let 's be real, Baby Yoda - ...
Tale Of The Lion King To Make Its Joyful Debut
The elaborately realized stage spectaculars of Disney California Adventure have won fans' hearts over the years, with guests often recalling the first time they saw a particular show, talking about their favorite parts of the performances, and vowing to see the production again and again.
"Tale of the Lion King" found many such devotees when it opened at the Anaheim theme park in 2019, ...
Blue Bayou Restaurant Will Begin Phased Reopening In June
The Blue Bayou restaurant in Disneyland 's New Orleans Square will begin a soft reopening in early June, according to Disney officials.
The restaurant, which closed for refurbishment on April 21, will initially reopen for dinner only. A podium will be in front of the restaurant when it 's open and guests can inquire about dining opportunities. The Blue Bayou will resume accepting reservations ...
Pirates Of The Caribbean Reopens This Summer
Pass the rum! After a lengthy refurbishment, Pirates of the Caribbean reopens at Disneyland this summer.
The swashbuckling adventure has been closed since March 14. So guests have been curious about when the attraction would set sail once again.
Well, it 's time to raise the Jolly Roger. Keep reading to find out when the Pirates of the Caribbean reopens.
When Will ...
10 Most Expensive Items In Auction Featuring 1500 Theme Park Collectibles
An upcoming auction featuring hundreds of Disneyland items expected to fetch as much as $600,000 apiece will give Disneyana enthusiasts a chance to add a bit of the Anaheim theme park 's history to their personal memorabilia collections.
Heritage Auctions in Beverly Hills will hold the Disneyland Signature Auction: The Rummell Collection on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22.
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Why Does Disneyland Feel So Crowded If Attendance Is Limited
Is Disneyland limiting its attendance these days or not?
California ditched its pandemic capacity restrictions nearly a year ago. Disneyland now is free to cram as many fans into its parks as local fire officials will allow, just like its competitors at Universal, Knott 's and Six Flags can. But unlike most other local theme parks, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure continue to require ...
Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge Reopens May 20
If you 're looking for a special dining experience at Disneyland, for your upcoming summer travel, the Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge will reopen on May 20, 2022.
Admission will be via the Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge Experience Dinner Package. The package price starts at $60 per person (plus gratuity). Children 2 and younger are free.
Choose to stay for the entire evening or come and ...
Nighttime Shows Return In Time For Summer
California 's Resort reopened just over a year ago after a 13-month closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The resort now marks that anniversary with the return of its “nighttime spectaculars,” including theme park classics like the Main Street Electrical Parade.
“We are thrilled to welcome back our beloved nighttime spectaculars and introduce all-new offerings that underscore our ...
Native American Man Calls Out Disney For Teepee Theme Park Display
The portrayal of Native American people and culture by Disney has again been called into question after a TikTok user asked why “my people” were featured in a ride display.
John Barbachano, the TikTok user and a Native American man, filmed the Davy Crockett 's Explorer Canoes ride at Disneyland California on Monday.
His video showed teepees and models of Native Americans as ...
Fantasmic Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary Days Before Its Return
Fantasmic!, Disney 's longest-running nighttime spectacular, made its debut at Disneyland on May 13th, 1992. Today, Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) shared a tweet celebrating the 30th anniversary of this beloved show, which will make its way back into Disneyland 's Rivers of America on May 28th to delight the young and young at heart.
Disney Parks Blog describes this nighttime spectacular as ...
Historical Decoration Makes Its Way Back Into The Park
Guests have recently gone through a real rollercoaster after a piece of Disneyland History was allegedly stolen from the firehouse on Main Street, U.S.A.
As we initially reported, the story was shared by Jose, Baileigh, and Amber from TikTok, saying that the bell at the Main Street firehouse had gone missing. Many feared that a Guest had stolen this historical item, but no official information ...
Millions Of Gallons Of Water Fill Ride Despite State Wide Drought
One closed Disneyland attraction may not be closed for much longer.
The Disney Parks have all been affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and still continue to operate in an altered manner. Capacity has been limited and we have seen entire attractions close down due to social distancing rules and regulations. One iconic attraction in the Disneyland Resort has yet to open but as of today, it ...
Opening Date For Lion King Show
A “Lion King” musical stage show with singers, dancers and drummers coming this summer to Disneyland will offer a new adaptation of the ancestral story of how a young lion cub becomes king of the jungle.
The “Tale of the Lion King” show will open May 28 at Disneyland 's Fantasyland Theatre.
Concept art shows the new “Lion King” stage in the Fantasyland Theatre with drummers on ...
