10 Life Day Menu Items Coming To Star Wars Galaxys Edge
Chewbacca will wear his ceremonial red robe while carrying a glowing Life Day orb in Black Spire Outpost as Disneyland celebrates the Wookiee holiday with a new menu lineup of Star Wars-inspired food and drinks.
Star Wars fans will celebrate Life Day for a limited time starting on Friday, Nov. 14 at the Anaheim theme park with a menu of themed food at Docking Bay 7, Oga 's Cantina, Kat Saka 's ...
Strict Dress Code Includes Rules On Costumes And Item Bans
Disneyland boasts a surprisingly comprehensive catalogue of rules and regulations regarding appropriate attire for a magical day out in the kingdom.
The legendary theme park remains firmly positioned at the pinnacle of countless bucket lists worldwide, and understandably so. Featuring exhilarating attractions like the Indiana Jones Adventure, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and the legendary ...
Ticket Booths Close In Esplanade Ahead Of Future Updates
Ticket booths in the Esplanade at the Disneyland Resort have begun to close, and operations have moved. This comes as the Disneyland Resort prepares to see changes coming to both sides of the Esplanade. On the Downtown Disney Side of the Esplanade, the Earl of Sandwich will be closing to make way for a new building that will house Porto 's Cafe & Bakery. On the Harbor Blvd side of the Esplanade, a new ...
11 Big Changes Coming In November 2025
November is one of the most interesting and eventful months of the year at Disneyland! During the first part of the month, between the seasonal celebrations, offerings from earlier in the year return for a limited time. After the holiday celebration kicks off, the resort is full of festive decor and special entertainment offerings. There is quite a lot of variety in entertainment offerings, crowd levels, ...
Disneyland Restores Effect To Big Thunder Mountain Railroad That Was Missing
A few days ago, Disneyland 's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad had a surprise reopening after a two-month-long refurbishment. During its reopening day, there was a notable change to the ride that caused a pretty strong reaction from fans when we shared it on social media. Now, this effect has been restored to the ride.
Disneyland Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Effect Restored
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Little Known Story Behind Most Recognizable Ride Songs
When Xavier “X” Atencio was plucked by Walt Disney in 1965 to be one of his early theme park designers, he was slotted on a number of projects that placed him out of his comfort zone.
Atencio, for instance, never would have envisioned himself a songwriter.
One of Atencio 's first major projects with Walt Disney Imagineering WED Enterprises (for Walter Elias Disney), as it was ...
Bob Iger Guest Appears On The Rest Is History Special About Walt Disney Legacy
The Disney CEO has made an appearance on The Rest is History, which claims to be the most popular history podcast with new data putting it at around 20 million monthly downloads and more than 80,000 paying members. He revealed he 's a fan of the podcast, which is part of the Goalhanger-produced The Rest is… franchise.
Iger is appearing in a two-part video special about Walt Disney 's legacy ...
Mark Twain A Month Of Thanksgiving
There are many things to be thankful for when it comes to the realm of Disney and positive stuff. Throughout November, we will be taking a look at a few of them. Today, seeing that it is Sunday, I thought I 'd focus on one of my favorite things at Disneyland to experience on a Sunday afternoon or evening. The Mark Twain is an opening day attraction at Disneyland. This is a recreation of a 19th-century ...
What To Expect In The Coming Months
There 's always something fun and exciting happening at the Disneyland Resort, no matter the time of year. From the return of beloved classic holiday traditions to food festivals and new dining options, guests have so much to choose from.
As 2025 heads to its conclusion and we look forward to the year 's end and beyond, fun and festivities await. So mark your calendars, save your pennies, and ...
Is It Time To Make Haunted Mansion Holiday Permanent
Hey friends, have you ever found yourself waiting in that ever-growing queue outside Disneyland 's Haunted Mansion Holiday and wondered, What if this version stayed all year? The holiday overlay, inspired by Tim Burton 's The Nightmare Before Christmas, has become a seasonal highlight for many, spanning from the Halloween season right through the holidays. It 's one of those magical crossovers that feels ...
Once Upon A Time Plastics Built The House Of The Future
“The floors on which you are walking, the gently sloping walls around you, and even the ceilings are made of plastics.”
Thus went the description of the Monsanto House of the Future, which beckoned visitors to tour its all-plastic interior at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. It was a beacon of mid-century modernity in Tomorrowland from 1957, just a couple of years after the theme park opened, until 1967, when ...
Woman Dies After Riding Haunted Mansion Suffered Apparent Medical Episode
A woman died this week in an apparent medical episode at Disneyland after she got on the Haunted Mansion ride, a spokesperson for the city of Anaheim, California, said.
“This appears to be an unfortunate medical episode, and our thoughts go out [to] the family,” the spokesperson said.
Anaheim Fire and Rescue responded to Disneyland around 6:30 p.m. Monday for a report of an ...
Disneyland Just Raised Its Ticket Prices In The Middle Of The Night
The Disneyland Resort has raised prices on most single day, single park tickets, with its prices for its top two Magic Key annual passes also increasing.
The resort has also announced a new California three-day ticket deal, with tickets as low as $83 per day for visits in the early part of 2026.
The cost to experience the Happiest Place on Earth continues to rise as the Disneyland ...
Disneyland To Add Tangled Scene To Classic Ride
One of Disneyland 's original attractions is getting a touch of new magic, as the park prepares to add a scene from “Tangled” to the Storybook Land Canal Boats in Fantasyland.
A miniature version of Rapunzel 's tower will be added to the attraction, standing tall above a grassy area filled with flowers and boulders between the Patchwork Quilt and Toad Hall scenes.
Mini wanted ...
Jungle Cruise Skippers Memorize 600 Dad Jokes
The Jungle Cruise boat ride that debuted in 1955 at Disneyland has seen the script used by the skippers change and evolve over the decades to introduce jokes about angry hippos, leaping tigers and the backside of water as the attraction has been updated and refreshed.
Jungle Cruise skippers memorize hundreds of “corny dad jokes” for use in the Disneyland attraction spiel, according to “The ...
Top Six Wastes Of Time
1. Davy Crockett 's Explorer Canoes (Disneyland Park)
You knew this one was coming first. Who exactly is doing this? You paid a premium to get into the park, and now you 're rowing your own boat like you 're auditioning for Survivor? It 's cardio dressed up as entertainment, and you don 't even get the dignity of a FastPass. The only thing you 're exploring here is the limits of your ...
Where To Eat Based On Your Favorite Disney Movie
Between the glittering castle, fairytale characters, and scenes straight out of your favorite stories, Disneyland might just be the most magical destination in the world. I've been here more times than I can count, and it somehow gets better each time. The food also gets better, and I love how much sensorial value it contributes.
Many people have a difficult time deciding where to eat when ...
Disneyland Feature Used Only Twice In Its History Still Works Employee Confirms
A Disneyland feature that has only been used twice in its 70-year history still functions, a Disney employee recently confirmed, raising hopes the castle 's drawbridge could be deployed again someday.
Earlier this month, several Imagineers, Disney 's term for its engineering and creative employees, hosted a panel called “Beyond the Spires: An Insider Look at Disney Castles.” The panel, which ...
Why There Is A No Fly Zone Over Disneyland
If you have frequented Disneyland in Anaheim, California, you may have noticed that the skies are always clear we don't just mean nice weather, we mean not even a single drone. That's because Disneyland is currently a no-fly zone, like Disney World in Orlando, Florida, that prevents flights within a specific area above the park. Contrary to popular belief, this isn't because of the nightly ...
Only 1 Percent Of Employees Get A Highly Coveted Blue Nametag
It 's a completely anonymous, global program across Disney 's theme parks. Cast members (Disneyspeak for employees) nominate each other and submit testimonies, with tens of thousands of nominations globally. The identity of nominees is kept under wraps, and it all culminates in a secret ballot.
This is the voting process for one of Disney 's highest honors, one that goes to fewer than 1% of ...
Record Breaking Performer Who Once Lived Inside Disneyland
In the days before Disneyland 's official opening, Walt Disney held a private party at the Golden Horseshoe, the Old West-themed restaurant in Frontierland. Called the “Tempus Fugit Celebration,” the 300-person event had two functions: to toast Walt and Lillian Disney 's 30th wedding anniversary and to kick off the festivities surrounding the July 17, 1955, grand opening of the world 's first truly ...
Everyone Says Tomorrowland Is Outdated But Let Me Tell You Why That Is A Good Thing
Clamoring for an updated version of Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park? As a longtime guest, I 'm not so sure the “outdated” land actually needs a modern refresh.
Ask frequent Disneyland guests and Southern California locals what big changes they 're hoping come to Disneyland Resort, and odds are the majority will say the same thing: a refreshed, reimagined Tomorrowland, brought back to life with ...
Disneyland Finally Implements Ban We Have All Been Begging For
What bothers you the most when visiting a Disney theme park? The expensive ticket prices? Other passengers talking loudly on rides? Or visitors glued to their phones the entire time? If you answered the latter, we have good news for you.
Disney parkgoers have recently spotted a new sign on one of Disneyland 's most popular rides. Some consider this the first step towards a much-needed ban on ...
12 Ultrasecret Areas That Thousands Of People Walk By Every Day But Never See
1. Recently, Disney invited me to see the Star View Station, a members-only lounge for Disney Vacation Club, smack dab in the middle of Tomorrowland at Disneyland in California.
It's hidden in plain sight, and a welcome respite complete with cozy chairs, retro futuristic theming, Disney antiques, and a kids' area.
It also had complimentary beverages, which you could take out ...
The Single Most Elite Experience Starts Outside The Park
Even on its lightest attendance days, Disneyland is still crowded. There are exceptions, but it 's a rare instance when you and your group have the chance to experience something completely by yourselves. That 's part of what makes the conductor 's car on the Disneyland Monorail so special. It 's an elite experience and one of those elusive moments when it 's just you, your favorite people and that ...
Disneyland Clears Parade Route As Smoke Billows From Paint The Night Float
A fan-favorite nighttime parade with 1.5 million LED lights that returned for Disneyland 's 70th anniversary celebration billowed smoke and forced the evacuation of the parade route in front Sleeping Beauty Castle.
The Little Mermaid float had a power issue on Wednesday, Sept. 10 during the Paint the Night parade, according to Disneyland officials.
A complication with the brakes ...
New Project From Top Creator Just Revealed Debuting Soon
Disney has just announced and revealed the trailer for an upcoming documentary. This new film will feature never-before-seen footage of the construction of Disneyland Park in the days leading up to its opening! The movie is coming from a documentarian that we love.
This year's Destination D23 event is the biggest of its kind yet, featuring several presentations from across the Walt Disney ...
Disney Theme Parks Quietly Abandon Middle Class Travelers
For decades, a trip to a Disney theme park was a hallmark of the American dream - accessible to the middle class, and a shared cultural rite that an estimated 70 to 90% of Americans experienced at least once, according to the National Museum of American History.
But a park visit may be increasingly out of reach for the masses. A New York Times writer argued in a recent opinion piece that ...
Halloween Screams
When the clock strikes 9:30 PM and the lights begin to dim over Sleeping Beauty Castle, something wonderfully wicked awakens at Disneyland! Halloween Screams isn 't just another fireworks show it 's a masterful blend of Disney magic and Halloween mayhem that transforms the happiest place on earth into the most delightfully frightening place on earth!
This seasonal spectacle, running from ...
Where Disneyland Could Put A Pirates Of The Caribbean Tavern
Swashbucklers, scoundrels, bandits and buccaneers will soon be bellying up to the bar inside a lively new pirate pub at Walt Disney World that 's already booked solid for the first two months and promises to be a must-have reservation for visitors.
Which raises the obvious question: When will Disneyland get a Pirates of the Caribbean tavern?
The Beak and Barrel tavern debuts on ...
City Of LA Approves 1M Dollar Purchase Of Carousel That Inspired Disneyland
The Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks approved a purchase of the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round for $1 million.
The carousel, featuring 68 hand-carved horses, two chariots and a Stinson 165 Military Band Organ capable of playing 1,500 songs, has long been a cultural landmark. It was relocated from San Diego to Griffith Park in 1937, where it quickly became a favorite attraction for ...
Access To Over 3210 Construction Photos
