Designers Drew Inspiration From A Colorado Town When Constructing Main Street USA
In the early 1950's, when an ambitious Walt Disney was at the height of his career and starting the process of designing Disneyland theme park, he famously used memories of his hometown of Marceline, Missouri as a reference for what he wanted the park to look like.
Harper Groff, one of Disney's production designers, had an instrumental role in the park's design. He, too, drew ...
From Fantasmic To Fireworks Magic Takes Place In Disneyland After Dark
Head to the "Happiest Place on Earth" and experience Disneyland after dark, where the lights, shows and characters are sure to bring a smile to your face.
After the sun goes down, Disneyland features the 50th Anniversary Electrical Parade, where everyone can see their favorite characters march down Main Street on sparkling floats.
Fantasmic!, which tells Disney stories right in ...
How To Get The Most Out Of Early Entry Benefits
When Disneyland reopened after the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, many guests were dismayed that beloved programs like Extra Magic Hours and the Magic Morning hour for Disney hotel guests were discontinued. But it appears Mickey was listening because starting August 8, those visiting the company 's Anaheim parks can get in a few more attractions each day thanks to the start of early entry at the ...
Matterhorn Was Supposed To Be Candy Here Is The Story Of Rock Candy Mountain
If you 've ever grabbed a Disneyland snack from Trolley Treats as you walked into Disney California Adventure, you 've likely been face to face with a huge piece of Disney history hidden in plain sight.
The model of Disney Imagineering 's first-ever attempt at expansion of Disneyland park, Rock Candy Mountain, which later became Matterhorn Bobsleds, lives in the window for all to see.
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Is Disneyland Building A Third Theme Park Not Yet
A construction fence surrounding a large parking lot next to Downtown Disney on land Disneyland has identified as the future home of a major theme park expansion has raised a host of questions about the unannounced demolition project.
Why is Disneyland digging up the parking lot next to Downtown Disney? What 's going on behind those construction walls? Has Disneyland started building a third ...
Rides Reportedly Experiencing Blatant Issues
Since Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort reopened during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Disney Parks have struggled to maintain their pre-pandemic operations.
Despite ongoing maintenance and refurbishments, certain Disney Park attractions are reportedly in “embarrassing” condition. At Magic Kingdom, one of Splash Mountain 's Br 'er Rabbit animatronics is missing an ear!
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How Disneyland Refurbished Everything On Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
Even something as simple as buying seaweed for the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is a daunting challenge when you 're talking about the major overhaul of a Disneyland underwater attraction that stretches for acres under Tomorrowland and Fantasyland.
“It 's a lot of seaweed,” Walt Disney Imagineering Art Director Michael Dobrzycki said. “It 's like going to the store and saying, ‘We want all ...
Main Street Electrical Parade Disneyland Forever End Limited Run Sept 1
Why are Disneyland Forever and the Main Street Electrical Parade ending at Disneyland? We 've got the inside scoop on these limited-run shows.
In April of this year, entertainment came back in full force at Disneyland, with the return of fan-favorites like World of Color at Disney California Adventure and Fantasmic!, the historic Main Street Electrical Parade, and Disneyland Forever fireworks ...
Disneyland May Bring Back A Favorite Walt Disney Ride
Walt Disney's genius imagination inspired numerous innovative attractions and rides at his theme parks that persevere long after his death over 55 years ago.
The success of his first theme park, Disneyland, which opened in 1955, led Disney to plan what would become Disney World, which originally included a futuristic city he named Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, or Epcot. ...
How Disneyland Keeps Boba Fett From Bumping Into Kylo Ren In Galaxys Edge And Why It Matters
The introduction of the Mandalorian, Baby Yoda and other new Star Wars characters in Galaxy 's Edge means for the first time Disneyland will be telling more than one story in Black Spire Outpost along the vast timeline of the epic science fiction saga.
The Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge themed land at the Anaheim theme park was always envisioned as a big canvas for telling many different Star Wars ...
Car Finder Helps Remember Where You Parked
A new smartphone app will help forgetful Disneyland visitors remember where they parked their car after a long day at the Anaheim theme park resort - as long as they don 't forget to use the app when they first arrive at the parks.
Disney 's new car locator feature will debut later this year on the Disneyland app. The car finder feature launches later this summer at Walt Disney World in ...
Disney Reportedly Replacing Castle Fireworks Spectacular
Among the things that define all Disney Parks are castles, Mickey Mouse, and, of course, fireworks. Disney has become known for incredible nighttime spectaculars that delight Guests of all ages.
From time to time, Disney changes it 's fireworks shows to bring Guests even more magic - there are holiday specials, for example, including special spectaculars for the Christmas season and the ...
Brand New Summer Foods Debuting For Disney Parks 67th Anniversary
In the summertime when the weather is hot, you can slather on some sunscreen and head down on down to The Happiest Place on Earth. Sure, it 's going to be hot, but if you 're going to be hot, where better to be hot than at Disneyland Resort - hanging out in Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney - while snacking on some delicious food? This year, Disneyland will be celebrating ...
Disney Says Disneyland Facebook Instagram Accounts Hacked
Disneyland Resort's Facebook and Instagram accounts were hacked earlier on Thursday with a series of inappropriate posts that were subsequently taken down, Walt Disney Co said.
"We worked quickly to remove the reprehensible content, secure our accounts, and our security teams are conducting an investigation," the entertainment giant said in a statement.
Screenshots of the ...
Disneyland Has Never Been More Expensive Here Are Some Cheaper Ways To Visit
Planning a trip to Disneyland has never been more expensive. Ticket prices are way up and inflation and eye-watering gas prices have made every aspect of a vacation pricier. Taking a family of four to Disneyland will never be “cheap,” but there are little ways to trim your budget to make it slightly easier to manage. We 've gathered some of our favorite tips and tricks to get deals and cut costs for your ...
23 Rides That Have Shut Down And The Surprising Reasons Why
Rocket to the Moon closed and inspired several futuristic flight rides were equally unsuccessful.
Rocket to the Moon was a Disneyland opening day attraction in 1955 that placed guests in a giant rocket ship, or moonliner, standing in Tomorrowland. The futuristic simulation ride was sponsored by the now defunct airline TWA (Trans World Airline).
Guests sat in a circle with screens ...
Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride With Captain Jack Intact Plus Long Lines And Temporary Closures
Captain Jack is back!
The original Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disneyland has reopened to throngs of enthusiastic fans - and a few technical hiccups.
The ride, which debuted in 1967, was closed for refurbishment on March 14 and was originally scheduled to reopen in “summer 2022,” and then July 1. Accordingly, Disneyland dropped the rope today and fans were there en ...
Details About The Princess And The Frog Attraction
When Disneyland Resort announced just over two years ago that a new attraction inspired by "The Princess and the Frog" would debut at The Happiest Place on the Earth, fans of the beloved Disney animated film, which premiered in 2009, began anticipating an announcement about an opening date, as well as other details.
The Anaheim theme park revealed new renderings and details of the ride on July ...
Disney Parks Princess And The Frog Redo Of Splash Mountain Gets Name And Launch Date
Back in 2020 Disney announced that its popular (but highly controversial) attraction Splash Mountain would get an overlay, this time themed to “Princess and the Frog,” its 2009 animated feature that starred the studio 's first African American Princess, Tiana (voiced memorably by Anika Noni Rose).
Now the company has finally announced some details, chiefly that the attraction 's new name will ...
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 ...
The Best Candy Where To Get The Sweetest Smackerels
The happiest candy is in the Happiest Place on Earth: Find out where to find the best candy at Disneyland.
Did you even go to Disneyland if you didn 't try a sweet treat? Every time I go to the park, I 'm looking for something sugary and sweet to feed this urge. Churros are a popular choice amongst guests alike, but something just hits different when you step inside the Disneyland candy shops. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
