Top 5 Best VIP Experiences
The best VIP experiences at Disneyland transform Walt Disney 's original park into something closer to a magical private club. For a price, Anaheim offers dedicated guides, backstage doors, a secret dining room above Pirates of the Caribbean, and a pass that erases nearly every line. The right choice depends on your party, your budget, and how deep into the park 's history you want to go.
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Hero Trees Play A Storytelling Role As Supporting Characters
Groot from Marvel 's Guardians of the Galaxy franchise isn 't the only superhero tree at Disneyland, which boasts five dozen “Hero Trees” that play a storytelling role as supporting characters at the Anaheim theme park.
The Disneyland horticulture team takes care of about 60 Hero Trees throughout the 500-acre theme park resort.
Disneyland horticulture area manager Brandon ...
Why Seeing Woody At Disneyland Makes Tom Hanks Feel Like One Of The Luckiest People In The World
Toy Story is a beloved franchise among fans, its cast, and Disney theme park attendees. Whether you're riding the Toy Story ride, waving at the characters in a parade, or waiting for a personal photo opportunity, the Pixar box office sensation makes its mark in the parks. No one is immune to the magic and charm of the toys brought to life, especially with the 2026 movie release of Toy Story 5 ...
Disneyland Welcomes Its 1 Billionth Guest Ahead Of 71st Anniversary
Disneyland marked a major milestone Friday after officials announced the park had welcomed its honorary one billionth guest.
The guest, 8-year-old Andres Robles of Arizona, was visiting the resort with his parents, Alejandra and Jose, to celebrate his birthday.
Disney invited the family to help unveil an updated population sign at the Disneyland train station platform that now ...
Disneyland Birthplace Of The Modern Theme Park
On a typical day, tens of thousands of visitors wearing Mickey Mouse ears and shirts pass through the gates of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, greeted by the sounds of laughter and music.
Nearly 71 years after opening in July 1955, Walt Disney 's Disneyland continues to entertain, inspire and generate millions of dollars for the Walt Disney Company and the surrounding ...
Disneyland Reveals Hightech Upgrade To Pirates Of The Caribbean
One of Disneyland 's most popular classic rides has reopened after refurbishment, with a new feature that brings an iconic scene to life using modern technology.
Pirates of the Caribbean in New Orleans Square was the last attraction personally overseen by Walt Disney before his death in 1966. It opened 59 years ago, telling the tale of marauding pirates, swashbuckling sailors and cursed ...
Boy Climbs Out Of Ride Early Plummets Down 50 Foot Waterfall
A 13-year-old boy plummeted 50 feet down a popular ride at Disneyland after exiting the ride early.
It happened Sunday at Tiana 's Bayou Adventure, a popular log flume ride at the Disneyland Resort in California.
According to park officials, the boy exited the moving ride before its iconic drop, plummeting about 50 feet down the water-covered track.
The boy was ...
Boy Falls Down 50 Foot Waterfall After Getting Off Ride Early
A 13-year-old boy was not seriously hurt after he got off a moving Disneyland ride and tumbled down its 50-foot waterfall, according to park officials and cellphone video.
The incident took place Sunday at the Tiana 's Bayou Adventure ride at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, about 40 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles.
Cellphone video first obtained by TMZ and ...
Attraction Destroyed By Fire Finally Being Rebuilt
Disneyland has reportedly been granted a permit to reconstruct a beloved, historic piece of New Orleans Square that was tragically scorched by a fire more than three years ago.
The path has now been cleared for the theme park to resurrect the New Orleans Square train station “radio house” as a 357-square-foot structure.
The original building caught on fire during a busy ...
Here Is When Disneyland Has To Retire Autopias Gas Engines
Disneyland is up against a deadline to retire Autopia 's gas-powered engines, according to Climate Colored Goggles, which obtained the information through a California Public Records Act request.
In May, Disneyland officials confirmed to KTLA that the resort has an agreement with the Air Resources Board to retire Autopia 's gas engines in early 2027.
Work is underway on the ...
Summer Is Officially In Full Swing At Here Is Everything You Need To Know
If you're planning a Disneyland trip this summer, there are quite a few new experiences that have popped up around the resort as part of Disney's ''Kids Rule Summer'' celebration.
From a new Star Wars adventure to dance parties, scavenger hunts, and Bluey-themed fun, Disneyland is giving families plenty to do beyond just hopping from ride to ride.
Here are ...
Disneyland To Rebuild New Orleans Square Train Station Damaged By Fire
Disneyland plans to rebuild a train station building in New Orleans Square more than three years after the employee breakroom was severely damaged in an after-hours fire during the busy Christmas holiday season. Disneyland has been issued a permit by the city of Anaheim to rebuild a New Orleans Square train station building that was damaged by fire, according to Theme Park IQ. The ...
Disneyland Removes Park Hopping Time Restriction Beginning June 9
Disneyland Removes Park Hopping Time Restriction Beginning June 9. For the first time since Disneyland Resort reopened following the pandemic, guests will once again enjoy complete flexibility when visiting both theme parks in a single day. Beginning June 9, Disneyland Resort is eliminating the long-standing 11:00 a.m. Park Hopper restriction, allowing eligible guests to move freely between Disneyland Park ...
Disneyland Became Socals Gateway Into Tiki Culture
Tiki, an offshoot of the Midcentury Modern movement, flourished in the '40s, '50s and '60s, but began to experience a decline in the '70s. Thus, by the '90s, there were concerns at Disney that the Enchanted Tiki Room the pivotal 1963 attraction that pioneered audioanimatronics was no longer in vogue, its singing birds, totems and flowers a relic of another era. The company explored ...
I Finally Did The Rope Drop Here Is Why It Is A Must For Any Disney Fan
I've been visiting Disneyland since I was a kid, but this past week, I decided it was finally time to attempt “rope drop.” A more elusive part of the Disney experience, rope dropping simply means arriving at Disneyland or California Adventure before parks officially open at 8 a.m. Gates typically open around 7:30 a.m., and from there, you can walk right up to the you guessed it ropes, and wait for them ...
Review Star Wars Galaxys Edge Is New Again With Expanded Characters And Movie Music
When a land dedicated to “Star Wars” originally opened at two U.S. theme parks, Disney attempted to give the area its own story. Over the years, fans have voiced their desire to feel immersed in movie moments they love, rather than experience unfamiliar characters. Now things have changed in Disneyland 's Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge with a lot of updates, including classic, beloved characters ...
Haunted Mansion Riders Told To Fend For Themselves During Ride Breakdown
Haunted Mansion riders squeezed out of their ride vehicles and helped free other passengers from their doom buggies during a highly unusual attraction evacuation at Disneyland that left former employees and longtime fans shaking their heads in disbelief. Disneyland cast members evacuated the Haunted Mansion on May 27 after a small electrical malfunction on the track, according to Disneyland ...
Behind The Scenes Look At Iconic Ride Unveiled As It Malfunctions Lights Turned On
It 's known as the “happiest place on earth,” but for a group of Disneyland guests, a breakdown at the Haunted Mansion turned into an behind-the-scenes look after a ride malfunction forced the lights on and left passengers to navigate their exit alone. The unusual incident, which took place close to the park 's 11 p.m. closing time on May 27, was detailed in a viral Reddit post that left ...
When Will Disneyland Raise Ticket Prices
When will Disneyland raise ticket prices now that Walt Disney World has hiked the cost of admission $5 to $15 during the peak season in 2027 at Disney 's four Florida theme parks? You probably have about four months before Disneyland raises ticket prices again if history is any guide. Disney World revealed new price increases for 2027 that will boost the cost of top tier ...
How To Unlock Secret Grogu Mode On Smugglers Run Ride
Fans of Wookiee Mode on the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disneyland and Disney World will want to give Grogu Mode a try once they 've completed a few initial runs on the Star Wars flight simulator ride and need a little comic relief on their next mission. The secret Grogu Mode debuted last week as an Easter Egg game hack on the updated Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction with ...
Disneyland Reveals All The Secret Routes On The New Smugglers Run Ride
You 'll have to fly the Millennium Falcon at least 10 times if you want to find all the possible secret routes you can take on the updated Smugglers Run flight simulator in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge at Disneyland. The updated Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride with the Mandalorian and Grogu debuted last week in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge at the Anaheim theme park as a tie-in to the release ...
Break The Rules And You Will Go To Disneyland Jail
The “happiest place on Earth” is only happy if you don 't break the rules. If you run amok in the house of Mouse, it 's straight to jail for you. Disneyland jail, that is. There might not be any cells or characters locking you up with Mickey-shaped keys, but it 's a real place where people committing serious transgressions are sent before being handed over to local authorities. Many people ...
Disneyland Offers 250 Dollars Build Your Own Lightsaber Experience For Free With One Big Catch
Disneyland visitors who have always wanted to try the $250 lightsaber building experience in Savi 's Workshop without footing the bill or having to lug the Jedi Knight weapon all over the Anaheim theme park will now get their chance. Disneyland will offer a free Youngling Saber Building experience through Sept. 7 at Savi 's Workshop in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge. The limited time ...
New Version Of Smugglers Run Ride Featuring Mandalorian And Grogu Opens Today
NEED TO KNOW The Disney parks ' Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction now features a new mission featuring the Mandalorian and Grogu Starting May 22, riders can choose their destinations for the first time and interact with Grogu during the updated experience The change coincides with the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu movie starring Pedro Pascal and ...
Original Version Of Disney Star Wars Ride Officially Closes Today After 7 Years As Park Teases New Story
NEED TO KNOW Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is closing today, May 21, to make way for a new mission starring the Mandalorian and Grogu The ride was an opening day attraction for both Disneyland and Disney World's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge lands The updated attraction will feature new gameplay elements, including choosing destinations and interacting with Grogu ...
Disneyland Is Changing The Rules About A Hotly Debated Guest Behavior
One of the most controversial activities at Disneyland centers on one of the park 's most benign souvenirs. The company 's souvenir pins have a huge fan following: They 're cute and collectable, with some sold as limited editions only available for a short window. People also love to trade pins among themselves, often inside the theme park. But despite the pins ' popularity, the culture ...
Game Sends Kids Scurrying By Boat Train And Foot In Search Of Clues
Disneyland plans to launch a parkwide game this summer that will send kids scrambling to find clues and solve puzzles all over the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. Mickey 's Park Rangers is coming to the west side of the Disneyland Resort for Kids Rule Summer, according to Disneyland officials. The Kids Rule Summer campaign is tied to a steep ticket discount good from May ...
5 Costly Mistakes I Made On My First Trip
Planning your first trip to Disneyland? Here are 5 costly mistakes I made on my first visit and how you can avoid them. A first trip to Disneyland is exciting, but it can also feel like a lot to figure out. Two parks, a packed schedule, rope drop strategies, park hopping rules, mobile ordering, ride closures…there 's a lot of room to mess up! And even with plenty of research before my visit, I ...
4 Reasons Disneyland Changed This Classic Dark Ride
Roger Rabbit 's Car Toon Spin riders no longer have control over Benny the Cab as they race through Toontown in search of Jessica Rabbit while trying to evade the villainous weasels in the latest change to the 1994 Disneyland dark ride. Disneyland made a series of updates to Roger Rabbit 's Car Toon Spin in Mickey 's Toontown during a monthlong seasonal refurbishment in April that sought to ...
Disneyland To Replace Autopias Gas Engines With New Electric Cars
Autopia, the gas-powered attraction in Disneyland 's Tomorrowland, is set for a major upgrade. Disneyland officials confirmed to KTLA that the resort has an agreement with the California Air Resources Board to retire the ride 's gas-powered engines in early 2027. Work is underway on the design, engineering and testing of a fully electric vehicle prototype, with more details ...
Star Wars Land Was Revolutionary If Only Disney Would Have Let It Soar
Not too long after Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge opened at Disneyland in 2019, the land brought me to tears. It was a summer weekend evening, and I was strolling the 14-acre area, mainly to people watch. I caught a commotion in the crowd out of the corner of my eye, and decided to follow the activity. There, crouched along one of the walls of the fictional town of Black Spire Outpost, ...
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