Posted: January 25, 2023

The new Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway ride opening at Disneyland on Jan. 27 will use a virtual queue, the theme park announced on Wednesday. Guests can join the virtual queue through the Disneyland app. The queue will have two enrollment times, one at 7 a.m. and another at 1 p.m. Currently, no standby line will be offered, a news release from the Disney Parks Blog said. For quicker access, guests can also purchase an individual lighting

Posted: January 25, 2023

Disneyland employees laughed at the struggles of a disabled woman rather than help her out of a Jungle Cruise boat before she suffered a fall that ultimately led to her death, a lawsuit alleges. A wrongful death lawsuit against Disneyland, alleging that a 66-year-old Ventura County woman fell while getting out of a Jungle Cruise boat and died five months later due to complications from her injuries, has been assigned to a federal judge. The

Posted: January 25, 2023

You 'll have to win the virtual queue lottery or pay extra for Lightning Lane access to ride Mickey & Minnie 's Runaway Railway because Disneyland won 't offer a standby line when the new trackless dark ride opens next week at the Anaheim theme park. Disneyland visitors will be required to join a virtual queue or pay an Individual Lightning Lane line-cutting upcharge fee via the Disneyland app to ride Mickey & Minnie 's Runaway Railway beginning on Jan.

Posted: January 24, 2023

Disneyland's New Orleans Square is getting a renovation fit for a princess. On Thursday, Disney announced the area's French Market Restaurant will be reimagined into Tiana's Palace, inspired by the princess' dream restaurant in Disney's The Princess and the Frog. The current spot will close Feb. 17, along with the Mint Julep Bar, and will reopen as Tiana's Palace (with the same bar) later this year. French

Posted: January 24, 2023

There are a lot of shows that are synonymous with Disney, one of them being the nighttime spectacular Fantasmic!. At Walt Disney World Resort, Fantasmic! takes place in the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater at Disney 's Hollywood Studios and, at Disneyland Resort, the show takes place along the Rivers of America in Frontierland at Disneyland Park. Since the show first premiered at both Disneyland and Disney World, it has undergone several changes - with new versions

Posted: January 24, 2023

This week, Disneyland announced massive changes to the theme park, addressing guest concerns about cost and in-park experience. Foremost among the changes: Park hopping has changed from 1 p.m to 11 a.m., and the company is making the lowest-tier, lowest-cost park tickets available on more days in 2023. “Many of you know that I 'm in the parks fairly often … and I listen to you and to our guests about the things that are working … as well as the things

Posted: January 24, 2023

Disneyland has seen downtime rise sharply on the fan-favorite Rise of the Resistance attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge as what has been hailed as the world 's best ride suffers under the weight of its own popularity, according to data released by Disney. Ride stoppages on Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland rose from an average of 80 minutes a day in 2021 to 122 minutes a day in 2022, according to an analysis of Thrill Data metrics.

Posted: January 24, 2023

Introduction Visiting Disneyland is always a magical experience. From rides to attractions, there is something for everyone. But one of the best things about visiting the park is the food. With so many different eateries and restaurants, it can be hard to know what to eat and where to find the best snacks and meals. That 's why we 've put together this comprehensive guide to the must-eat foods at Disneyland. Feature a Top 10 List of Must-Eat

Dateline: April 23, 1995

Posted: January 14, 2023

Federal law enforcement officials Saturday denied that a Japanese cult had planned to release nerve gas at Disneyland during the crowded Easter weekend and said that a threat received by park officials was a hoax. Justice Department spokesman Carl Stern said in Washington that the FBI has launched a criminal investigation to determine who is responsible for the phony threat, which prompted worried officials to secretly dispatch a U.S. Army chemical warfare team

Dateline: March 16, 1993

Posted: January 14, 2023

A man used pepper spray during an argument near Disneyland's Haunted Mansion, causing dozens of people to complain of eye and throat irritation, officials said. The dispute occurred Saturday evening when someone apparently cut in line in front of the man, a Disneyland spokesman said. Marcello Krakoff, who was at the park with his family, told KCBS-TV he used the pepper spray in self-defense. The chemical spread through the line and affected about 80 patrons, who were

Dateline: March 1, 1959

Posted: July 23, 2022

This is the real way to "get away from it all" If you've ever dreamed of doing just that (and who hasn't? ) this is your opportunity-aboard a cruiser on the Jungle Rivers of the World in Adventureland at Disneyland. But be prepared for thrills and chills, for surprises and excitement, for just plain fun ... for this world-famed jungle river ride has all of that-at every turn! Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom offers

Dateline: July 3, 2019

Posted: July 2, 2022

July 17, 1955, was intended as an invite-only, media-oriented day to celebrate the long-awaited opening of Disneyland. Technically it was called the “international press preview,” but Disney employees-and even Walt Disney himself-would afterwards come to label it “Black Sunday.” During the 1930s and 1940s, Disney had visited several amusement parks with his wife and their two daughters, noticing that the majority tended to be rundown, trash-littered places that

Dateline: July 18, 1955

Posted: May 7, 2022

Model train enthusiasts dream about a complete terminal and railroad track of their own, but Walt Disney, who enjoys model railroading as a hobby, has carried his dream into reality with the Santa Fe and Disneyland Railroad which travels around the perimeter of the Park. Built to five-eighths normal size for the enjoyment of children and adults alike, the Santa Fe and Disneyland Railroad includes two trains, both of which carry visitors on a journey

Dateline: July 18, 1955

Posted: May 7, 2022

A blast of mighty rocket engines, the whine of rushing air, then the utter quiet of hurtling through space at supersonic speed . . . These are realistic sensations of passengers taking off on a TWA Rocket To The Moon, one of the major features of Tomorrowland. After speeding by a space station to the half-way point in its simulated flight, the ship turns end over end to reverse itself and travel tail first toward the moon, using its engines

Dateline: July 18, 1955

Posted: May 7, 2022

Restaurants and refreshment stands capable of serving nearly 8000 people per hour offer high quality food at moderate prices in all the realms of Disneyland. A wide and varied choice of restaurant facilities is provided on the Park's 60 acres, including different dining places in every area, each in keeping with the theme of the particular part of Disneyland in which it is situated. Near the Plaza at the end of Main Street, the visitor

Dateline: July 18, 1955

Posted: May 7, 2022

Reservations and requests for information about the Disneyland Hotel, located opposite the main exit of Disneyland Park, are pouring in to Jack Wrather, operator of the modern new establishment. From all over the country letters of inquiry have been received asking for information about the accommodations, opening date and other facilities, according to Wrather. A $10,000,000 enterprise which, will contain 650 hotel and motor-hotel rooms,