Disney Could Not Even Kill The Original Galaxys Edge Right
The 'Star Wars' sequels are out, and the original trilogy is in at Disneyland but just as the parks failed to commit to what made 'Galaxy's Edge' so interesting in the first place, now they can't even commit to erasing that dream. Last week, almost seven years after Galaxy 's Edge opened at Disneyland, Lucasfilm and Disney Parks announced sweeping changes to the land that by ...
Disneyland Dropped Plans For 5 Missions Aboard Millennium Falcon Ride
Walt Disney Imagineering originally planned to offer a variety of Star Wars missions aboard Disneyland 's Millennium Falcon attraction that lets riders pilot the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy just like Han Solo and Lando Calrissian, according to a new report. The Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride in the Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge themed lands at Disneyland and Disney 's Hollywood ...
Everything You Need To Know About The Changes Coming In 2026
The Happiest Place on Earth has multiple upcoming changes set for the new year, but it won 't be losing any pixie dust. Looking forward, there are a number of things Disneyland guests can expect in 2026. To help you plan your next Disney visit, take a look at the changes below. 1. Disneyland Guests Will Lose One Perk and Gain Another Starting on January 5th, 2026, resort guests ...
Disneyland Is Pivoting On Star Wars Land Here Is Why
In a shift from its original vision, Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge will be bringing in “classic” characters such as Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia, along with John Williams ' “Star Wars” orchestrations. The move may be an acknowledgment that theme park visitors crave familiarity over interactive, play-focused experiences. Disneyland 's Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge is turning back ...
Darth Vader And Other Original Trilogy Updates Coming To Star Wars Galaxys Edge
Welcome to a new era of Batuu. Disneyland Resort has announced exciting updates coming to Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge at Disneyland. Beginning April 29, 2026, Black Spire Outpost is is expanding its timeline, introducing elements from the events of the original film trilogy. As a result, visitors to Batuu, the planet inside Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge, may cross paths with a few familiar faces ...
Disneyland Finally Shoots Down Popular Rumor That Guests Spent Years Hoping Would Come True
Disney parks haven't been a stranger to the news in recent weeks, particularly for their costume ban on visitors over 14 and another possible ban on paper straws. Now, a new topic has emerged that has many fans disappointed. The company has shut down rumors about plans for a complete refurbishment of Tomorrowland at its Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California. Disney parks haven't ...
Why Disney Parks Shifted Away From Focusing Solely On Families
When Walt Disney created Disneyland in 1955, his vision was simple but revolutionary: a place where families could play together. Unlike typical amusement parks of the time, Disneyland offered attractions designed for everyone, so mom and dad didn 't have to sit on the sidelines (or park bench) while the kids had all the fun. This same family-first philosophy was carried over to the creation of ...
Monorail Rider Climbs On Roof Before Firefighters Evacuate Stalled Ride
A rider stuck on a stalled Disneyland Monorail climbed on the roof of the train before firefighters arrived to evacuate the ride that had been stalled on the track for more than an hour, according to social media posts. About 60 people were evacuated by ladder from the Disneyland Monorail Thursday evening, Jan. 8, after a technical issue caused two trains to lose power, according to police and ...
Everything You Need To Know About Disneyland Lockers
Visiting Disneyland California can be an enchanting experience, filled with magic and adventure. However, one practical consideration that many visitors overlook is the need for lockers to store their belongings. Disneyland California lockers provide a convenient solution for guests who want to explore the park without the burden of carrying their bags. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into ...
Father Brutally Beaten In Fight Over Line Cutting
A man suffered serious injuries during a brawl that broke out in the queue for a popular ride at Disneyland over the winter break. The fight occurred last Tuesday afternoon in line for the Indiana Jones Adventure, one of the marquee dark rides at the Anaheim theme park, police and Disneyland officials confirmed. “A group of people were waiting in line at Indiana Jones when another ...
Pirates Lair On Tom Sawyer Island Is A Hidden Gem
Most guests skip Pirate 's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, but this overlooked Disneyland spot offers one of the park 's most unique adventures. Across the Rivers of America, away from the bustle of New Orleans Square and the echo of cannon fire from Pirates of the Caribbean, sits one of Disneyland 's most underrated spaces: Pirate 's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island. It 's not flashy, it ...
Disneyland Is Already Making Plans For The 2026 Christmas Holiday Season
The calendar may still say December 2025, but Disneyland is already making plans for the Christmas 2026 season with a familiar holiday lineup of parades, fireworks and live music with some new food options and character costumes. The 2026-27 winter holiday season will return to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure from Nov. 18, 2026 through early January 2027. It 's never ...
These Disney Rides Had The Highest Wait Times In 2025
It is normal for Disneyland rides to experience downtime throughout the day due to various reasons. Sometimes, a ride is offline due to technical issues, while other times, operations are impacted by events like fireworks or weather. We're taking a look today at the rides that experienced the highest amount of downtime in 2025, and these may not be the ones you expected. Plus, we'll take ...
Disneyland Announces Return Of Popular Behind The Scenes Tour
Disneyland's guided tours can be a super fun splurge, whether you're celebrating a special occasion or want to simply mix it up a bit from the typical theme park experience with some behind-the-scenes access. Disneyland recently revealed its 2026 special events calendar for the year, and as part of this announcement, they shared that a popular guided tour will be returning soon! This ...
What Is The Candlelight Processional Disney Christmas Tradition Started By Walt Disney
Disney parks come alive with lights, wreaths, and festive music every Christmas, but one custom stands out as particularly memorable. This is Disney 's Candlelight Processional, a classic Christmas custom invented by Walt Disney himself. A 50-piece orchestra, a living Christmas tree, and well-known narrators come together to create an unparalleled holiday moment at Disneyland or EPCOT. What Is ...
Candlelight Processional How Disney Tailors A Tradition At Disneyland vs Epcot
The Candlelight Processional is a tradition at both Disneyland Park and Epcot during the holiday season, but the experience on each coast is considerably different. In 1958, Walt Disney began a tradition at Disneyland that still lives on today. Although the Candlelight Processional has seen many changes through the years and expanded to the east coast, its intention is still the same as what ...
Tianas Bayou Adventure Breathes New Life Into One Of Disneylands Most Iconic Attractions
A little over a year ago, Disneyland 's iconic 1989 attraction Splash Mountain received a long overdue makeover when Tiana 's Bayou Adventure opened at the Anaheim, California theme park. The ride is the first to incorporate characters from Disney 's 2009 film The Princess and the Frog. Tiana the film 's titular Princess has also spread her wings into the dining of the area, with Tiana 's Palace taking ...
Little Known Story Behind Disneyland Iconic 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 known at the ...
New Additions Will Improve Guest Experience
It's important to stay hydrated throughout your Disneyland day, and many visitors opt to bring their own water bottles so they can refill them as needed. There are several stations across the parks where guests can refill their bottles, and we now have news that Disneyland is adding some more! They recently added some really cute themed stations last year, so we're looking forward to ...
Space Mountain Is A Terrible Thrill Ride And I Am Tired Of Pretending It Is So Great
Everyone calls it legendary. I call it overrated. Here 's why I think Space Mountain is one Disney World ride that doesn 't deserve its hype. I know I 'm about to commit Disney heresy, but it has to be said: Disney World 's Space Mountain just isn 't that great. Every time I hear someone gush about it being an iconic ride, I can 't help but wonder if we 're even talking about the ...
Disney 20th Century Santa
Walt Disney (1901-1966), the creator of 'Mickey Mouse,' became known in colonial Korea during the 1930s. In 1936, the Chosun Ilbo published an article titled, “Introducing an Unusual Filmmaker: Walt Disney, the Creator of Mickey Mouse.” “Walt Disney is the father who created Mickey Mouse. Though only 33-34 years old at the time, he had already become the most popular star in the global ...
2025 Holiday Foodie Review
The holidays at Disneyland aren 't just something you see…they 're also something you taste. Each year, the parks transform into a seasonal wonderland of limited-time treats, festive flavors, and creative twists on fan-favorite snacks, and 2025 is no exception. From cozy classics infused with holiday spices to playful, over-the-top desserts that are as Instagram-worthy as they are delicious, Disneyland 's ...
8 Dollar Treat Is Seeing Huge Demand Hours Long Waits
It 's an inevitable reality that a trip to Disneyland takes more planning than ever. Guests need to make park reservations weeks or months ahead of time, strategize early in the day about which rides to reserve through Lightning Lane, and book dining reservations as soon as they open up, usually 60 days out. It all adds up to an enormous amount of time spent on your phone on the Disneyland app. ...
Sorry But River Belle Terrace Is One Of The Least Exciting Table Service Meals
Disneyland has plenty of table-service gems but River Belle Terrace just isn 't one of them. Here 's why it often leaves diners underwhelmed. Disneyland is home to some standout restaurants. Here, you can dine on the bayou, dig into famous beignets and sip chilled mint juleps, and even dine alongside Minnie Mouse and friends. But while many of the theme park 's restaurants are standout ...
This Disney Experience Is So Exclusive You Need A Personal Invite And It Is Only Held Twice A Year
There 's nothing like the holidays at Disneyland: snow falls upon Main Street, a dazzling light display envelopes the Sleeping Beauty Castle, and Mickey and pals are in their festive garb. And for a lucky few, it also means an invitation to the park 's most exclusive event, the Disneyland Candlelight Processional. The cherished annual tradition was created by Walt Disney himself in 1958 as a ...
Five Hidden Gems
Every so-called Disneyland expert has things that they point out to unsuspecting friends and family. Their own little hidden gems that they think no one else knows about…and I 'm no exception. These are definitely not secrets, but are some things that the casual visitor might miss. Here 's my list of hidden gems that you can look for on your next visit to the Disneyland Resort: ...
Coco Star Benjamin Bratt Narrates Candlelight Processional
The secret identity of the Disney celebrity that is typically kept under wraps until the last possible moment as a surprise for VIP visitors invited to the annual Candlelight Processional at Disneyland has been revealed for this holiday season. “Coco” and “Andor” star Benjamin Bratt will narrate the 2025 Candlelight Processional at Disneyland on Saturday, Dec. 6 and and Sunday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 ...
New Exhibition Explores The Creation Of Disneyland
For most of us, Disneyland has always been there. You can 't say the word Anaheim without conjuring up images from the wonderful world of Disney. The long and winding road to creating the whimsy of Walt Disney 's dream park is the subject of the new book The Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story by Don Hahn and Christopher Merritt. The pair have brought the book to life at a sister exhibition and ...
How Lightning Lane Multi Pass Works Is Queue Cutting Worth The Extra Cost
In December 2021, after more than 20 years of the “FastPass” system (which this feature length documentary will tell you all about so I don 't have to), Disneyland scraped their relatively groundbreaking if imperfect queue cutting system, in favour of “Genie+”. The catch: putting it more in line with the add-ons offered by their competitors, it would no longer be included with the price of ...
Disney Is Changing Their Least Interesting Star Wars Ride To Improve Experience
A big change is coming soon to Galaxy's Edge in Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Park! Since Disney originally announced the new storyline and mission coming to the Millennium Falcon ride, they have been gradually revealing more and more about this new experience. Now, as part of the most recent episode of ''We Call It Imagineering'' on YouTube, Disney has shared some more details about how ...
Disney Parks Want To Snatch Your Phone And Swap It With Something Far More Magical Instead
Over the years, Disney has made it essential for its theme park guests to check their smartphones during their visit. For instance, the My Disney Experience app helps visitors manage tickets, check real-time wait times for rides, get park maps, and access opening times. Yet Disney is now trying to reduce the time guests spend on their smartphones. The company is exploring the use of Ray-Ban ...
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