Disneyland Closes Parts Of Mickeys Toontown Again To Fix Persistent Problems
Author: Brady Macdonald
Dateline: September 21, 2023
Posted: September 24, 2023
Status: Current
A big chunk of the recently reimagined Mickey 's Toontown is once again behind construction walls as Disneyland crews work to address persistent problems that continue to plague the popular kiddie playland.
Centoonial Park remains closed through Oct. 22 for a month-long refurbishment and Goofy 's How-to-Play Yard will close Oct. 23 for additional work.
The recently refreshed Mickey 's Toontown that reopened in March at the Anaheim theme
Disneyland May Bring Back Peoplemover And Skyway For Theme Park Expansion
Author: Brady Macdonald
Dateline: September 15, 2023
Posted: September 18, 2023
Status: Current
Disneyland could tear a page out of the history books and bring back two classic rides as a way to move visitors between theme parks and parking garages under a massive expansion plan envisioned for the Anaheim theme park resort.
The proposed “themed ride systems” are buried deep in the 17,000-page Environmental Impact Report released this week by the city of Anaheim for Disney 's expansion initiative known as DisneylandForward.
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To Skellington Or Not To Skellington Where Do You Stand On Controversial Haunted Mansion Holiday
Author: Brian
Dateline: September 12, 2023
Posted: September 18, 2023
Status: Current
The days are getting shorter. The sun hangs lower in the sky. A cool autumn breeze begins to settle in across the nation while the very first hints of Halloween make their way into neighborhoods and stores... and that means that for the 22nd year in a row, Disneyland's iconic Haunted Mansion has closed, not to return until after the New Year.
Yep, for Imagineering fans, it's the most divisive time of the year: when, yet again, Disneyland's
How Disneylands Trash Inspired Doritos And Created A Multi Billion Dollar Enterprise
Author: Olivia White
Dateline: September 12, 2023
Posted: September 17, 2023
Status: Current
Practically synonymous with the Super Bowl and ubiquitous in delis and grocery stores the world over, Doritos are beloved for their 100-plus flavors, all of which leave that signature dust all over your fingers. But what many people don 't know is that early versions of the tortilla chips were actually unflavored - and the idea for them was born from Disneyland 's trash.
In 1955, just a few weeks after Disneyland had officially opened in Anaheim, Calif.,
New Alcoholic Beverages At Popular Restaurants
Author: Iman Palm
Dateline: September 12, 2023
Posted: September 17, 2023
Status: Current
Tuesday marks the first day Disneyland guests can purchase beer, wine, specialty cocktails and new food items from select restaurants at the “Happiest Place on Earth.”
The Disney Parks Blog revealed which new food and beverage items will be available at the River Belle Terrace, Carnation Café and Café Orleans at Disneyland.
Disney officials announced in July that those restaurants would have new menu offerings, which included a slew of
New Menu Items Are Coming To Some Of Disneylands Best Loved Restaurants
Author: Heather Adams
Dateline: September 12, 2023
Posted: September 18, 2023
Status: Current
Earlier this year, it was announced that some exciting changes were coming to the menus at three classic Disneyland restaurants - and now, we 've got all of the details! Starting on September 12, 2023, you 'll be able to try new dishes and drinks at Carnation Café, River Belle Terrace, and Cafe Orleans. Each table service location will see a refreshed list of foods and beverages themed around their setting and their classic cuisine. For a sneak peek at what you
The Great Big Beautiful History And Legacy Of Walt Disneys Carousel Of Progress 50 Years After It Left
Author: Dirk Libbey
Dateline: September 10, 2023
Posted: September 18, 2023
Status: Current
As a West Coast resident, I have been to Disneyland far more times than I have been to Walt Disney World. As such, when I find myself in Magic Kingdom, while there are a lot of subtle differences between the two similar parks, I always find myself veering towards Tomorrowland first. The reasons are two special attractions you can find there that were once residents of Disneyland, but can no longer be found there: the Wedway PeopleMover and the Carousel of Progress.
Haunted Mansion Materializes On Disney Just In Time For Halloween
Author: Drew Taylor
Dateline: September 10, 2023
Posted: September 17, 2023
Status: Current
“Haunted Mansion,” Disney 's second attempt at adapting its beloved theme park attraction as a live-action feature (the first was “The Haunted Mansion,” starring Eddie Murphy, released 20 years ago), will soon find a home on Disney+. The new movie - released theatrically this past July and starring LaKeith Stanfield, Owen Wilson, Rosario Dawson and Tiffany Haddish - will debut on Disney 's streaming platform on Oct. 4, just in time for Halloween spooky
4 Reasons New Princess Tiana Additions Are A Must See
Author: Jeandra Lebeauf
Dateline: September 10, 2023
Posted: September 17, 2023
Status: Current
The highly anticipated Tiana 's Palace is set to take center stage this fall at Disneyland. For fans of The Princess and the Frog, visiting is a must this fall. In addition, there are other new fabulous features to see, and here are the top 4 reasons to pay Disneyland Resort a visit.
1. Princess Tiana is finally home in the Magic Kingdom
Inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios ' The Princess and the Frog, Tiana 's Palace is among a lineup of new
A Rare Character Debuts At Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party
Author: Julie Tremaine
Dateline: September 9, 2023
Posted: September 17, 2023
Status: Current
“I 'm looking for a rabbit,” he says, sinister gaze peering down from his perch in a grimy back alley. “You wouldn 't happen to know where the rabbit might be, do you?”
Judge Doom, the villain from “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” a character played by Christoper Lloyd in the 1988 film, made his first-ever Disneyland appearance at opening night of Oogie Boogie Bash on Sept. 4. And he was out for justice.
Doom appeared on a “treat trail,” a
Tianas Palace Review Do Dreams Come True In New Orleans Square
Author: Patty Holliday
Dateline: September 9, 2023
Posted: September 18, 2023
Status: Current
We love it when one of our favorite places gets an update.
And New Orleans Square in Disneyland is undoubtedly looking good these days!
Tiana 's Palace, a quick-service dining location, opened at Disneyland in September 2023. We checked it out on opening weekend.
Here 's what you need to know before mobile ordering or getting in the Tiana 's Palace Disneyland queue.
We did say queue because there is a line to get
Disneyland To Reopen Adventureland Treehouse This Fall After 2 Year Refurbishment
Author: Brady Macdonald
Dateline: September 7, 2023
Posted: September 14, 2023
Status: Current
Work on the retheming of Tarzan 's Treehouse that has taken twice as long as the original creation of Disneyland is nearing completion as the final set pieces are being installed and tested in the what 's old is new again Adventureland Treehouse.
Disneyland will reopen the Adventureland Treehouse this fall after a refurbishment project that has stretched for more than two years. The fall opening date means the Adventureland Treehouse will return
New Nighttime Entertainment
Author: Iman Palm
Dateline: September 7, 2023
Posted: September 14, 2023
Status: Current
New nighttime entertaining is coming to the “Happiest Place on Earth,” park officials announced on Thursday.
Beginning Sept. 29, “The Heartbeat of New Orleans - A Living Mural,” a story about a mischievous little frog, will entertain Disneyland guests in New Orleans Square. The mural will come to life with the help of projections and a jazz score, according to a press release.
The unique art installation, along with Queenie and the
1st Look At The New Tianas Palace Restaurant
Author: Leslie Harvey
Dateline: September 7, 2023
Posted: September 14, 2023
Status: Current
A new themed restaurant, Tiana's Palace, is opening Thursday at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California.
The restaurant's opening is just one of several steps in bringing Princess Tiana from 2009's "The Princess and the Frog" film into the Disney parks permanently. This multiyear process will culminate in the opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure, a reimagining of the attraction formerly known as Splash Mountain, in 2024.
I had the
Disneyland Ships In Bread From New Orleans For Tianas Palace Sandwiches
Author: Brady Macdonald
Dateline: September 6, 2023
Posted: September 14, 2023
Status: Current
Disneyland foodies craving an authentic taste of Louisiana will need to look no further than the po 'boy and muffaletta sandwiches on the menu at the new Tiana 's Palace restaurant in New Orleans Square.
“We are bringing the bread in from New Orleans,” Disney Parks Food & Beverage Director Michele Gendreau said.
Tiana 's Palace will open Thursday, Sept. 7 in the former French Market restaurant at the Anaheim theme park.
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Everything To Know About VIP Tour And Whether It Is Worth It
Author: Kristen Carr
Dateline: September 6, 2023
Posted: September 14, 2023
Status: Current
You've probably seen those viral videos of celebrities visiting Disneyland and disregarding all the most annoying parts of the experience by being whisked through ride lines by a cast member dedicated to satisfying their every whim. Well, that can actually be you if you book a Disneyland VIP Tour.
The price tag is hefty - OK, regular Disneyland tickets are hefty, so maybe the cost of the VIP Tour should be described as colossal - but let's get
Q And A Authors Discuss Their New Book About The Unbuilt Disney Ski Resort
Dateline: September 3, 2023
Posted: September 7, 2023
Status: Current
Did you know Walt Disney planned a ski resort and year-round recreation complex in California called the Mineral King? Sadly, that Disney ski resort was never built, but a new book titled Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was tells its story.
Walt 's plan was for a vacation destination - like “Disneyland at the top of a mountain” - where winter guests could ski, ice skate, and even be entertained by
Disneyland Reveals Details On New And Returning Halloween Festivities For 2023
Author: Jackie Gailey
Dateline: September 1, 2023
Posted: September 7, 2023
Status: Current
Halloween spirits are starting to creep in at the Disneyland Resort, and details on returning and new festivities beginning today have been revealed!
Materializing Sept. 1-Oct. 31, 2023, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is debuting new outfits for Mickey Mouse and his pals at Disneyland Park and, for the first time, seasonal enhancements at Goofy 's Kitchen in the Disneyland Hotel. This year, the annual gingerbread house at Haunted Mansion
Opening Day Attractions You Can Still Enjoy At Disney
Author: Steven Wilk
Dateline: September 1, 2023
Posted: September 7, 2023
Status: Current
Opening on July 17, 1955, Disneyland Park changed the world.
Over the past few decades since then, it has undergone multiple changes, including the addition of adjacent hotels, Downtown Disney, and Disney California Adventure Park. But let 's explore the attractions that were there from the very beginning.
The Mad Tea Party
Although the “teacups” is ride has been copied by multiple theme parks since the '50s, this version is
A Spirited Outdoor Expansion Will Soon Materialize At Haunted Mansion
Author: Alysia Gray Painter
Dateline: August 29, 2023
Posted: September 1, 2023
Status: Current
When you've famously housed 999 Happy Haunts for over 50 phantom-filled years, you can expect that there will be some need, from time to time, for the sort of expansion that allows for a little more wiggle room.
Of course, the Haunted Mansion has plenty of wiggle room - that stretching room, for instance, seems especially spacious, as does the gleeful graveyard - but the outdoor areas surrounding the attraction often bustle with ghost-seeking
Disneyland Is Changing Its Early Entry Perk For Resort Guests In 2024
Dateline: August 29, 2023
Posted: September 1, 2023
Status: Current
Disneyland is changing its Early Entry benefit for guests staying at Disney hotels beginning in early 2024. Starting January 20, 2024, Disney will designate one of Disneyland 's two theme parks for Early Entry each day. Guests staying at a Disney resort may enter that specific park 30 minutes before regular guests.
This is a significant change from the current perk that offers 30-minute Early Entry to Disney resort guests at both Disneyland and Disney
Haunted Mansion Grounds Expansion And Retail Shop
Author: Morgan Flaherty
Dateline: August 29, 2023
Posted: September 1, 2023
Status: Current
A Haunted Mansion expansion is coming to Disneyland! The grounds for the ride will be expanded, and a new retail shop will open.
It 's an exciting time to be a Haunted Mansion fan! The Haunted Mansion film recently was released, the Hatbox Ghost is coming soon to the ride in Walt Disney World, and now we have news to look forward to at the original ride that started it all! The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland will be getting a major update, with the area
Runaway Railway Derailed Beloved Attraction Goes Into Shutdown Mode
Author: Eva Miller
Dateline: August 25, 2023
Posted: September 1, 2023
Status: Current
This year, Disney has received an incredibly large amount of complaints for its large amount of ride closures. Now that the Parks are fully back into the swing of things after the COVID-19 pandemic, many families are returning to the Disney Parks for the first time in years to relive the magic of Disney.
Unfortunately, many of these Guests are instead met with a large number of ride closures and delays. When you are spending hundreds to thousands of
