Is Jingle Cruise Gone Forever

Posted: October 15, 2017

Between the oversized trees, snow falling on Main Street, and blink-and-they're-gone candy canes for sale, there's plenty to celebrate at Disneyland this Christmas. For Adventureland fans, though, there may be one less present under the tree. That's because Jingle Cruise, the seasonal re-theming of Disneyland's historic Jungle Cruise attraction, will not be returning to the park this winter. Disneyland has confirmed that after four years of the jolly overlay, it will not join the rest of the park's holiday entertainment lineup. Debuting in 2013, the Jingle Cruise inserted

Is The Matterhorn Haunted This Roots Of This Urban Legend Go Back More Than 33 Years

Posted: October 4, 2017

Like a lot of monolithic cultural institutions, a lot of weird stories and urban legends cling to things associated with Disney - from the cartoons to the characters to the parks. But although the stories themselves often end up not being true, there's frequently a little kernel of reality buried somewhere deep inside it. If, for example, you've been wondering, "Is the Matterhorn at Disneyland haunted?", I have news for you: It probably isn't - but as is often the case with urban legends, there is some truth to the story behind this one. It's just not necessarily the bit with the ghost.

My Dad Helped Design Disneyland Here Is What the Park Was Like Before It Opened

Posted: September 30, 2017

When Walt Disney's theme park opened 62 years ago, 
it was named Disneyland and christened "The Happiest Place on Earth." 
It was a thrill to behold all the rides and exhibits making Disney's movies, cartoons, 
and characters come to life. My sister, Diane, and I were treated to an even more special event. Our preview of the park occurred a year earlier than the official opening on July 17, 1955. (Bet you never knew these magical, mind-blowing facts about Disneyland.) Our father, Bob, had been hired as an architect/artist to design some of the buildings in Tomorrowland. One day in

Haunted Mansion Gingerbread House Is Swarming With Creepy Crawlies

Posted: September 30, 2017

Tim Burton and The Haunted Mansion collide for this scary sweet gingerbread house at Disneyland. Houses made of cookie don't typically scream Halloween. In fact, they don't typically scream at all, typically filling out a cutesy Christmas tablescape. But at one of Disneyland's most haunted estates, scaring up a good time (especially around the holidays) comes with the territory, and nothing says "Season's Screamings!" quite like a creepy cookie creation. This year The Nightmare Before Christmas' buggy big baddie has been brought in to make sure one of the park's favorite Halloween

More Progress On Star Wars Land Halloween Arrives

Posted: September 16, 2017

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge topped out, and Halloween is making its presence known around the Disneyland Resort as the weather finally cools in September. The heat wave's back finally broken, and many kids have returned to school, making the first few weeks of September less crowded at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Of course, with the end of the summer season, many refurbishments are underway at the theme parks too. Along with the refurbishments come the orange and yellow hues of the Halloween decorations for the upcoming Mickey's Halloween Parties at Disneyland. But

How Did Walt Disney Vision Of A Futuristic Metropolis Become A Quaint Symbol Of A Bygone Era

Posted: September 16, 2017

When Disneyland opened its doors in Anaheim, California, on July 17, 1955, the word astronaut was not yet a household term. But a bright white rocketship towered over Tomorrowland (and, in fact, the entire park), poised to blast off into soon-to-be explored galaxies. Behind it stood a geometric space station, red letters over the entrance labeling it "Rocket To The Moon," with two large spherical theatres jutting from the rear. Though it would be almost 14 years to the day before Neil Armstrong would take that one giant leap for mankind, Disneyland visitors would soon get close, experiencing