My Favorite Do Not Miss Things
As I prepared to head back to the Disneyland Resort after being away for nearly two years, I started to put together a list of some of the things that I missed in the parks…some of my favorite things about being at Disneyland that I definitely needed to make a priority on my first visit back.
I 'll be back in the parks more often going forward, but there are certain things that I want to do ...
Disneyland Calls Its 69th Birthday Party The Road To The 70th Nice
Happy birthday to the self-proclaimed “Happiest Place on Earth.” Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955 in Anaheim, California, changing American culture as we knew it with life-sized versions of our favorite animated characters, iconic rides like the Matterhorn and It 's A Small World, and a litany of intriguing conspiracy theories that keep us up at night.
While 2024 marks the theme park ...
Whoopi Goldberg Issues Pointed Warning To Fans After Revealing She Spread Her Mothers Ashes
Whoopi Goldberg is sharing some special details about how she honored her late mother, Emma Harris, after her death, even if it may raise some eyebrows and the admission comes with a stark warning.
The View cohost sat down with Seth Meyers while visiting Late Night on Wednesday, July 10, candidly revealing how she spread her mom's ashes following her Aug. 29, 2010, passing by spreading ...
Here Is How Disneyland Is Bending Over Backwards To Avoid Jokes About Its 69th Anniversary
Disneyland is a wondrous place full of technologically-advanced rides, delicious food and a small army of iconic cartoon characters who, until fairly recently, were forced to wear communal underpants. Yikes. Nothing in The Haunted Mansion even comes close to the horror of the phrase “communal underpants.”
The park first welcomed visitors back in July 1955, and it was a magical clusterfuck ...
Disneyland Signals Plans To Celebrate 70th Anniversary In A Big Way
Disneyland appears to be gearing up for a 70th anniversary celebration in 2025 to rival the yearlong parties for the 50th and 60th anniversaries that brought new or returning parades, fireworks shows and nighttime spectaculars along with themed decor, food and merchandise.
Disneyland cast members will launch 70th anniversary preparations with a “Road to the 70th” backstage party on July 17 ...
Disneyland With A Preschooler 7 Genius Tips For Avoiding Meltdowns And Bankruptcy
When you figure in the high cost, endless lines, height restrictions and miles of walking, does it ever make sense to take a preschooler to Disneyland?
Yes, as long as their adults adjust their expectations, plan carefully and slow waaay down. Because, let's face it, most preschoolers are too young to understand what Disneyland is all about. It's the parental (and grandparental) ...
Haunted Mansion Will Still Be Under Construction When It Reopens
The long closure of Disneyland 's Haunted Mansion is nearing an end, but construction won 't be done when the ride reopens, park officials confirmed. Instead, a virtual queue system will be used to usher guests into the spooky attraction as a major renovation of the area continues.
In January, the Haunted Mansion closed for the ambitious project. The exterior queue has been ripped up, ...
Disneyland Signals Plans To Celebrate 70th Anniversary In A Big Way
Disneyland appears to be gearing up for a 70th anniversary celebration in 2025 to rival the yearlong parties for the 50th and 60th anniversaries that brought new or returning parades, fireworks shows and nighttime spectaculars along with themed decor, food and merchandise.
Disneyland cast members will launch 70th anniversary preparations with a “Road to the 70th” backstage party on ...
Will Disneyland Spend Millions To Bring Back The Fantasmic Dragon
“Fantasmic” fans all want to know one thing now that the beloved nighttime spectacular has returned after a yearlong hiatus following a terrifying blaze that destroyed the show 's signature dragon: When will Disneyland bring back the massive animatronic?
Disneyland officials have said “Fantasmic” would not include the dragon figure when the show returned, but instead feature new special ...
Construction Update On New Orleans Square Critter Country
From the building of ''Tiana's Bayou Adventure'' to the reopening of the newly-transformed Haunted Mansion, Disneyland is continuing to make upgrades and repairs throughout the theme park this summer ''to bring new experiences to life.''
In a recent update, Disney officials provided details on the transformation of both New Orleans Square and Critter Country, ...
Can You Bring Food And Drinks Into Disneyland
For many people, visiting the happiest place on Earth takes not only stamina, but also finding creative ways to experience the magic on a budget.
Whether you 're visiting the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, as a solo Mouseketeer or family of four, bringing outside food into Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park can dramatically cut your costs
You can ...
I Was A VIP Tour Guide Here Are 5 Things I Saw People Regret When They Visited
I worked as a VIP tour guide at Disneyland and have seen guests regret how they spend their time.
Many people missed out on less busy park days because of light rain.
A few guests didn't dress for function, and one man I saw even had shoes delivered to the park.
While working at Disneyland as a VIP tour guide, I noticed that plenty of guests regret how they ...
Four Ways To Save Money On A Trip
A trip to Disneyland is something many families may only be able to dream of. Especially in the current climate, where everything (including ticket prices) just keeps getting more and more expensive.
And while many do manage to visit Mickey Mouse, a new survey found a staggering 45 percent of parents with kids in the US had landed themselves in debt (on average $US1983) from their Disney ...
Here Is The Latest On The Many Construction Projects
Disneyland guests should get used to temporary walls: It 's going to be a long summer and beyond of renovation and construction at the Disneyland Resort. With the approval of Disneyland 's 10-year expansion plan, money is pouring into the Anaheim theme park. The first wave of major projects is wrapping up this year, with an entire land closing in Disneyland for renovations and big changes ...
Disneyland President Remembers Kind And Gentle Employee Who Died After Backstage Accident
Club 33 manager Bonnye Lear is being remembered by her fellow Disneyland employees as a kind, gentle and caring person who was thoughtful, graceful and full of joy. Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock sent a letter to employees on Monday, June 10 sharing the “heartbreaking” news of the death of Lear, who died last week after a tragic accident at the Anaheim theme park. “I am ...
A Look Into Facilities Operations Services
Have you ever wondered about the people who keep the park running smoothly? Our Facilities Operations Services team are the behind-the-scenes heroes who make sure everything stays in tip-top shape. Being a part of this team isn't just a job - it's a chance to be a part of something special. Let's explore the world of Facilities Operations Services roles at Disneyland Resort and discover what ...
Here Is How You Can Visit Walt Disneys 1950s Apartment
Whether you 've seen the movie Saving Mr. Banks, heard the folklore or have noticed the lamp yourself, chances are you know that Walt Disney had small apartment near the entry to Disneyland in California. Situated above the Fire Station that sits on the left hand side of the park 's entry, Walt would be able to look out the window and see guests as they entered his park 's first themed land, Main Street ...
State Officials Investigating Fatal Accident
State officials are investigating the death of a Disneyland employee who died Friday after falling off of a golf cart at the park and hitting her head, officials with the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health told KTLA. Bonnye Lear, 60, of Fullerton, was seriously injured on June 5 after falling off a moving golf cart in the backstage area of Critter Country. Leer died from her ...
Employee Suffered Head Injury And Died After Falling From Golf Cart Police Say
A Disneyland employee suffered a head injury after falling from a moving golf cart at the Disneyland Resort and later died of her injuries, according to the Anaheim Police Department. Anaheim police, fire and rescue personnel arrived at the resort on Wednesday just before 11:30 a.m. regarding a collision that had occurred backstage, according to a statement released Saturday by the Anaheim ...
Disneyland Uses Speedboat To Fix Fantasmic And Save The Show
The Disneyland maintenance crew raced to the rescue to save “Fantasmic” with the help of a speedboat that kicked up a powerful wake all in hopes of dislodging debris from an underwater track that threatened to cancel the nighttime spectacular. Disneyland visitors waiting to watch “Fantasmic” were treated to an unanticipated stunt show when the Anaheim theme park 's maintenance crew raced a ...
Tips For Visiting In 2024 17 Ways To Save Money And Have More Fun
Disneyland in Southern California is known as the Happiest Place on Earth, but the experience is a whole lot happier for visitors who come prepared. Visiting a Disney theme park can be complicated, confusing and expensive. With the right strategy, however, you can dodge a lot of lines and spend less than the average guest. After spending thousands of hours in the two theme parks in Anaheim ...
Construction Boxes In Front Of Sleeping Beauty Castle For Pavement Painting
There are four construction boxes up in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, reportedly because crews are repainting part of the park 's giant compass rose. Disneyland Construction Boxes The boxes are tall and gray with slightly pointed walls making them look a little like castle towers. They are on the four points of the compass rose on the ground in front of Sleeping ...
This Affordable Food Hack Is Actually Genius
Some Disneytok hacks are absolutely terrible ideas that create problems in the park. Some actually work (and save you money). But this is the first time I 've ever watched one of those videos and said, “Oh damn, I need to try this.” The food hack in question isn 't so much a secret menu item as it is an ingenious combination of two beloved foods in the park. Here 's the Disney math: Take ...
Why Do You Want To Go To Disneyland So Bad Maybe It Is The Smell
The hype around Disneyland can be explained by psychological phenomenons, experts say. Perhaps the most interesting one is how our brains react to the park's familiar smells. Disneyland has been known to employ ''Smellitzers'' at the park to release nostalgic scents. If you've ever longed to float down the river on the ''Pirates of the ...
More Closures Construction Chaos This Summer
On May 1, almost all of Critter Country 's attractions closed to make way for refurbishments. On July 8, the Hungry Bear restaurant and Davy Crockett 's Explorer Canoes are also slated to close. Assuming other parts of Critter Country haven 't reopened by then, that means the Pooh Corner and Briar Patch stores, the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh ride and the reimagined Tiana 's Bayou Adventure flume ...
New Fantasmic Show 2024 Whats Changed And How Long Is It
Just over a year after unexpectedly closing following a destructive fire, Fantasmic! is back at Disneyland Park in California but, it looks a little different from what had been there before. In April 2023, Disneyland's roughly 45-foot-tall, full-body Fantasmic! dragon caught fire, and the nighttime spectacular was closed indefinitely. It re-opened on May 24, 2024 to a packed audience, but ...
New Droid Debuts For Fire Of The Rising Moon In Galaxys Edge
As part of “Fire of the Rising Moon” at the Black Spire Spaceport in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge at Disneyland, a modified R1 series astromech droid named Bard joined the nighttime experience on May 24, 2024. Introduced on April 5, 2024, as part of Season of the Force, the Star Wars-themed “Fire of the Rising Moons” presents a different view of the Disneyland Park fireworks display, complete ...
Disneyland To Temporarily Close Attraction Restaurant And Galaxys Edge Entrance
Additional areas in Disneyland will be temporarily unavailable this summer as construction crews continue to work on projects in New Orleans Square and Critter Country, the theme park resort announced Wednesday. The two sections of the park have already been impacted by construction related to Tiana 's Bayou Adventure, the Haunted Mansion and Critter Country. Recently, more guests have visited ...
Richard Sherman Who Fueled Disney Charm In Mary Poppins And Its A Small World Dies At 95
Richard M. Sherman, one half of the prolific, award-winning pair of brothers who helped form millions of childhoods by penning the instantly memorable songs for ''Mary Poppins,'' ''The Jungle Book'' and ''Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'' as well as the most-played tune on Earth, ''It's a Small World (After All)'' - has died. He was 95. Sherman, ...
Fantasmic Returns After Fire Without A Dragon
For more than three decades, Disneyland 's nighttime show “Fantasmic!” has lighted up the Anaheim park 's Rivers of America. A story about our dreams and nightmares centered heavily on Disney 's animated works, “Fantasmic!” has long boasted an assortment of projections, pyrotechnics and fireworks. In 2023, however, a key portion of the show caught fire. A climatic battle between Mickey Mouse ...
Disney Is Turning Club 33 Into A Movie
Welcome to the club. Disney is inviting moviegoers into Club 33, a feature film inspired by the private restaurant that has been nestled inside Disneyland's New Orleans Square since 1967. A prized invitation for Disney fans, the members-only dining club - named after its former entrance at 'ཝ Royal Street,'' near Walt Disney's iconic Pirates of the Caribbean attraction that inspired the ...
