When Disneyland Turns Into The Land Of Greed
Disneyland is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, yet after its reopening in 2021, it has left guests disappointed with its minimal efforts to provide the charmful experience it once had.
I have held a season pass to Disneyland since September 2021, so I have experienced most of the problems guests are reporting this year. Problems such as overcapacity and attraction mismanagement ...
When Goths Go To Disneyland
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If you go to Disneyland on Sunday, May 5, and find yourself surrounded by kids of all shades of pale, looking as sinister as the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, don't be alarmed. It's just Bats Day in the Fun Park, the annual Magic Kingdom gathering of goths and their punk/metal/steampunk brethren, which has been confusing tourists since 1999.
It sounds chuckle-worthy: goths - the ...
When King Mohammed V Visited The First Disneyland Park
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One year after Morocco's independence, King Mohammed V paid the United States a visit, and most precisely the newly constructed park known at the moment as Disneyland. During his trip to the American country, the sovereign visited Williamsburg, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Fransisco, Omaha, the Niagara Falls and New York before departing on December the 13 in 1957.
King Mohammed V's trip to the USA had ...
When Lost Is Found, Disneyland Is A Happy Place
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Sometimes Disneyland's Lost and Found department returns the missing smile to a child's face by recovering a lost toy. Sometimes it literally returns the hair to a man's head by salvaging a stray toupee
But Kay McFaul, who ran the department for 20 years, witnessed perhaps the biggest change to a visitor's face when she returned a missing item: the woman's glass eyeball.
"Immediately I put out a ...
When the Mouse Roared Back Part 2
The year 1985 was a pivotal one for Disneyland, and it really set the stage for the following year, which the Marketing team aptly named, "Looks Like We Started Something! Disneyland "86". The new Eisner-Wells team had been busy the two previous years turning on a ton of work, and a lot of it would show up in '86. The "GiftGiver Extraordinaire" was continued over, but this time instead of every 30th guest ...
When The Mouse Roared Back Part 3
So while things were heating up at Disneyland, what was going on over at a relatively secret location in Glendale where all the shows and rides found at Disneyland were created? The newly christened Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) was rapidly expanding staff to handle the massive project load that was building courtesy of the new management structure. WDI is unique in many ways, but one facet of the company ...
When the Mouse Roared Back!
The early 1980's were a very dramatic time for Disneyland. The company had recently survived the Saul Steinberg corporate raid event, and they had recently created the two new movie divisions that would allow Disney to produce R-rated movies and such to a non-Disney focused market. Michael Eisner and Frank Wells had just come on board and the energy that followed was like a mounting tidal wave that washed ...
When Villains Rule The Night
If I've ever been to Disneyland during Halloween, I was a kid, because I don't remember it. However, I do know that for Halloween, like Christmas, the decorators go all out. The equivalent of the giant tree in the Town Square and Mickey shaped wreaths are Mickey shaped jack-o-lanterns, complete with friendly smile and pumpkin ears. The entrance plaza has the "fab five," Mickey and friends, made out of ...
When Walt Disney Visited The Boardwalk
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When Disneyland opened in 1955, Tomorrowland boasted the Autopia ride, a self-driven turnpike for kids of all ages. The cars were outfitted with bumpers, but they were plagued by collisions and occasionally jumped the curb that centered them on the roadway. When the Boardwalk 's Autorama ride opened in 1961, in addition to front and rear bumpers, our cars also had a center guide rail to control the cars ...
When Will Close And Reopen Haunted Mansion For Holiday Makeover
Haunted Mansion fans have a month to jump on the classic version of the Disneyland dark ride before the beloved 1969 attraction goes down for a few weeks to get ready for the Halloween and Christmas holiday seasons.
The Haunted Mansion will be closed for refurbishment from Aug. 16 to Sept. 2 to transform the dark ride with “The Nightmare Before Christmas” holiday overlay, according to the ...
When Will Disneyland And Other Parks Reopen How Will They Keep Visitors Safe
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A Disneyland fan since he was 5 years old, Ryan Temple visited the park up to twice a month before it closed because of the coronavirus outbreak, often wearing his favorite Mickey Mouse letterman jacket.
But now the 22-year-old Phoenix resident says he would be cautious about returning to the Anaheim theme park once it reopens - whenever that may be.
“I 'm honestly not sure when I ...
When Will Disneyland Bring Back Fantasmic And World Of Color
The famed “kiss goodnight” that the “Fantasmic” and “World of Color” nighttime spectaculars reliably delivered on a nightly basis at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure continue to remain dark and are not expected to return until 2022.
“Fantasmic” and “World of Color” went into hibernation during the 13-month coronavirus closures of the Anaheim theme parks and have shown few signs of ...
When Will Disneyland Bring Back The Award Winning Magic Happens Parade
The Magic Happens parade that only ran for a couple weeks before the pandemic closed Disneyland has picked up a prestigious international award for live entertainment excellence that could bode well for fans anxiously awaiting the parade 's eventual return.
Disneyland 's Magic Happens parade just won a Brass Ring Award from the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions - ...
When Will Disneyland Build Another Theme Park In Anaheim
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Will Disneyland ever expand to add a third theme park to the resort?
Fans have been speculating about a third gate at Disneyland ever since it expanded to add its second gate, Disney California Adventure, in 2001. With sibling Walt Disney World in Florida offering four theme parks, many fans on the West Coast want to see Disney's original theme park resort catch up.
But fans can't wish theme ...
When Will Disneyland Have Drone Shows Like Those Seen At The Olympics
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The most novel part of this year's Olympic opening and closing ceremonies was the drone shows. Hundreds of synchronized drones flew above the Olympic stadium in Pyeongchang, with their lights shining as illuminated pixels creating ever-changing animations in the sky.
If you thought that the show looked like the sort of thing you might see at a theme park, you'd be right. Disney and other theme park ...
When Will Disneyland Next Raise Prices To Limit Attendance
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Something unusual happened in the theme park business last week. The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida changed its ticket prices and Disneyland didn't do a thing.
The Disney theme parks had developed a habit in recent years of raising their ticket and annual pass prices at the same time. But last week, Walt Disney World rolled out a wide-ranging change in the way it prices theme park tickets that ...
When Will Disneyland Open The Fastpass Line For Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run
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Now that Disney 's Hollywood Studios in Florida has announced plans to open the FastPass lane on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run it begs the obvious question: When will Disneyland do the same thing?
Star Wars fans planning a trip to Batuu East on or after Feb. 19 can now make FastPass reservations to fly the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy through the My Disney Experience app used at Walt ...
When Will Disneyland's New Parade Start
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Disneyland"s new parade may debut later than expected.
The company announced last week that Mickey's Soundsational Parade would be part of Disneyland's summer lineup in a press release mostly about Walt Disney World's season. The release says that the parade would debut this summer, but no date is listed.
But John McClintock, a Disneyland Resort spokesman, said the parade debut is still planned ...
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 ...
When Will Star Wars Droids Roam Freely Around Galaxys Edge
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An orange and white maintenance droid named Jake wowed Disneyland visitors in 2017 as he roamed freely around Tomorrowland posing for photos with curious onlookers, speaking droid with Star Wars fans and even pausing for hugs from adoring kids.
Which begs the obvious question as we head into 2020: When will Jake and other autonomous droids start rolling around Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge in ...
When You Wish Upon A Star
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Disneyland is everything you have read about, and more.
Ever since I was a child, I wanted to visit Disneyland. Isn't that every kid's dream?
That dream became a reality just before Christmas last year. My mum, brother and I finally made a trip to that magical place.
The flight from Malaysia to the US was terribly long and tiring. However, it was worth it when I got my ticket to enter ...
Where And How To Eat Cheap At Disneyland
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Dining is a highlight for my family at the Disneyland Resort. There are so many tasty treats throughout the Disneyland Resort. We also love staying at a Disney hotel for a completely magical vacation, and that means eating at the Disneyland Resort during our entire vacation. As a family of six, we've learned how to eat our favorite treats without breaking the bank. I'd love to share a few of my tips and ...
Where Dinosaurs Roam Disneyland's Primeval World
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Guests traveling on the Santa Fe and Disneyland Railroad are not only treated to a circular tour of "the happiest place on earth," they are also taken on an incredible journey back through time to a world that existed some 300 million years ago.
Here, in Disneyland's Primeval World, prehistoric plants, insects, and giant reptiles live again through the startling realism of "Audio-Animatronics" (a ...
Where Has The Magic Gone?
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To: Walt Disney From: Mickey Mouse
Re: What's a kingdom without magic?
Walt, I've resisted writing you all those years when things looked bleak at your Walt Disney Co. But now there's no one left to turn to. I know you're in no position to respond to this letter. In fact, I'm not even sure where to send it!
When I try to squeak my mind these days, CEO Michael Eisner just pats my ears and ...
Where To Find Coffee That Is Not Starbucks
It 's 8 a.m, and you 're rope-dropping at Disneyland. Depending on how far away you live, you got up roughly three hours before getting to the gate, probably at something like 5 a.m. to make it to Disneyland 's opening moments. Even if you made coffee to drink in the car, that cup is long gone.
You walk up to Market House, the storefront on Main Street U.S.A. that 's actually a Starbucks, ...
Where To Shop In Star Wars Galaxys Edge Depends On Whether You Are A Loyalist Sympathizer Or Scoundrel
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Where you shop in the new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge coming to Disneyland will depend on whether you favor the light side of the Force, lean to the dark side or prefer to keep you options open.
Theme park visitors will be able to pick their team and dress the part. Are you a First Order sympathizer? A Resistance loyalist? Or a rogue scoundrel hoping to mix in with the villagers?
Your allegiance ...
Which Attraction Has The Most Riders Since Star Wars Galaxys Edge Opened You Will Be Surprised
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You 'd be forgiven for assuming the new Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction has had the most riders of any Disneyland attraction since Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge opened - but you 'd be off by a long shot.
Disneyland announced last week that 1 million riders have ridden the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction since Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge debuted. That statistical peek behind ...
Which Attractions Have Single Rider Lines
While every visit to Disneyland is magical, there 's one pain point we can all agree on: No one likes waiting in exceptionally long lines. On busy days, attraction wait times can reach hours-long numbers, and unless you opt for the paid add-on Genie+ or an Individual Lightning Lane (if one 's available, that is), you 're simply stuck waiting. But if you 're visiting solo, there is a time-saving option: ...
Which Attractions Have The Most And Least Downtime You Will Be Surprised
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The only thing more disappointing than finding your favorite Disneyland out of service is having the ride break down while you 're waiting in line to board.
Fortunately, that doesn 't happen very often.
Disneyland experienced an average downtime of 4% across all of the Anaheim theme park 's attractions according to data collected from January through October by Touring ...
Which COVID Era Changes Will Stay Which Will Go
The prepandemic version of Disneyland might be gone forever.
California lifted most of its coronavirus safety restrictions last week, and the parks at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim are continuing to reopen in phases - but a handful of the COVID-era changes are going to stick.
“I don 't want to say we are going to go back to the way it was,” Josh D 'Amaro, chairman of Disney ...
Which Restaurants Are Now Open And Still Closed
Just about every Disneyland and Disney California Adventure restaurant and food stand has returned during the phased reopening of the Anaheim theme parks following the extended coronavirus closure - but there are still a few eateries that remain closed.
Carnation Cafe on Main Street U.S.A. and Goofy 's Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel are the latest Disneyland resort restaurants to set ...
