Posted: August 8, 2022

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. Trolley Treats, the confectionery store on Buena Vista

Posted: August 8, 2022

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 Disneyland Resort. So what do you need to know

Posted: July 29, 2022

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 theme park? The answers are far less

Posted: July 28, 2022

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! One Disneyland Resort Guest was extremely disappointed

Posted: July 28, 2022

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 the seaweed that is currently existing in the world. ' It 's

Posted: July 17, 2022

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 at Disneyland Park. And while World of Color and

Posted: July 17, 2022

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 stories all at once with a wide host of characters, according

Posted: July 17, 2022

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. Disney died on Dec. 15, 1966, before he could build Disney

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 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,

Dateline: July 18, 1955

Posted: May 7, 2022

A bronze plaque accompanying an anchor on exhibit in Frontierland contains the following Inscription: "LaFitte's Anchor. Said to be from a pirate ship commanded by Jean LaFitte in the Battle of New Orleans, Jan. 8. 1815. "It is also said that LaFitte's pirateering ships left a wake of blood from the mainland to Barataria Bay but don't believe everything you read." Whatever wisdom exists In the foregoing statement, the fact that this

Dateline: July 18, 1955

Posted: May 5, 2022

Story-book adventures have long fascinated and excited the imagination of young and old alike. The stories of the escapades of Snow White, Peter Pan, Mr. Toad and a whole host of other unforgettable tales have been read through the years, and passed on from generation to generation. Recognizing this and desiring that the youth of all ages have the opportunity to take part in the same experiences these storied adventures went through, Walt Disney has

Dateline: July 18, 1955

Posted: May 5, 2022

Adventure, fantasy, the future, the past, the modern the old and the outdated-all are present in quality and quantity at the Disneyland world of entertainment, enchantment and variety. Starting with their entrance into the Park leading onto Main Street; U.S.A., visitors can project themselves into any one of four worlds which await them during their 1 1/4-mile walk through Disneyland's kingdom. From the Plaza in the center of the