Splash Mountain To Close May 31
Disneyland may well be the Happiest Place on Earth, but not every attraction leaves visitors grinning. Which is why, after 34 years, the theme park is shutting down Splash Mountain, the log ride based on Song of the South, the 1946 film that in recent years-especially since the George Floyd protests in 2020-has become infamous for its overly bucolic depictions of the Old South and other tone-deaf offenses. ...
Hatbox Ghosts Dissaperance Is Not For The Reason You Think It Is
The Haunted Mansion is one of the most iconic rides in any of the Disney Parks. It doesn 't matter where you are in the world, you 'll find a version of this ride. The original, though is home to one of Disney Parks greatest mysteries: The Hatbox Ghost. The Hatbox Ghost was part of the opening cast of characters for Disneyland 's Haunted Mansion in 1969. He was, perhaps, the rides most scary ...
Live Action Ariel Meet And Greet Opens
Disneyland guests can now meet Ariel, from the newly released live-action movie “The Little Mermaid,” at the promenade near the “It 's a small world” attraction, theme park officials announced Friday. The special meet and greet opened to celebrate the release of the new movie, which is now playing in theaters. Ariel will meet guests at a location inspired by Eric 's castle library. ...
Last Chance To Ride Splash Mountain As Closure Countdown Begins
The countdown clock has begun ticking toward the final day of Splash Mountain when Disneyland visitors are expected to wait in hourslong lines to bid farewell to the classic attraction and scoop up souvenir water from their last rides. The last chance to ride Splash Mountain at Disneyland will be Tuesday, May 30 - the day after the busy Memorial Day weekend comes to an end. At ...
Yes Disney Parks Produce A Lot Of Waste But Here Is A Peek At How They Manage It
Anyone who 's seen “Peter Pan” or has heard of Tinker Bell knows about pixie dust, the mystical fairy powder that gives characters the power to fly in films. But it 's a real thing at Disney parks. It often refers to seemingly random bits of Disney magic designed to surprise and delight guests, like an unexpected free upgrade in accommodations or small treat at no cost to them. ...
Fantasmic Show To Remain On Hiatus Through At Least Labor Day After Prop Fire
The Disneyland Resort announced it's decided to put its "Fantasmic!" show on hiatus through at least Labor Day. Last month, the massive animatronic dragon featured in the show became engulfed in flames during a live performance. Disneyland issued a statement Friday, saying, "Our goal is to always deliver the best possible show for our guests. With that in mind, we've made ...
Where To Find Coffee That Is Not Starbucks
It 's 8 a.m, and you 're rope-dropping at Disneyland. Depending on how far away you live, you got up roughly three hours before getting to the gate, probably at something like 5 a.m. to make it to Disneyland 's opening moments. Even if you made coffee to drink in the car, that cup is long gone. You walk up to Market House, the storefront on Main Street U.S.A. that 's actually a Starbucks, ...
No Fantasmic This Summer
The show has been closed since last month, when fire engulfed the Maleficent character, forcing an immediate stop to the performance. All cast members were evacuated safely from the show area. Disneyland has run a "B mode" show without the practical Maleficent character on windy evenings, so the prop itself is not required to run Fantasmic. But with a fire destroying the dragon inflatable and ...
Fans Go Viral For Highlighting What They Miss Most From The Parks Before The Major Changes
Disneyland is a place that is designed to evoke nostalgia, while also bringing guests new attractions and experiences. However, the thing that really seems to bring out the nostalgia in many fans isn 't any particular aspect of the park, but a feeling that comes from a particular type of experience. Many Disneyland fans feel that experience is what is truly a thing of the past. A thread on ...
Secret To Getting The Best Seat At Blue Bayou
Every Disneyland fan has their favorite restaurant, but if you were to poll a group of them, Blue Bayou would almost certainly be at the top of the list. The restaurant isn 't just a dining experience; it 's inside Pirates of the Caribbean in New Orleans Square and part of the attraction itself. The tables just on the edge of the water are, by far, the best tables in the house. From there, ...
Parade Breaks Down Abandoned In Middle Of Park
Disneyland 's daily parade ran into some trouble this weekend when one float decided that magic does not, in fact, happen when the power goes out. Launched in 2020 - less than two weeks before COVID-19 shut down Disney Parks worldwide - Magic Happens sees the likes of Mickey Mouse, Moana, Elsa, Anna, and more entertain Guests each day at Disneyland. The parade made its triumphant ...
Disneyland Dedicates 3 Windows On Main Street To Make A Wish
For the first time ever, Disneyland Resort dedicated its Main Street store windows to an organization, rather than a person. For more than 40 years, Disneyland and Make-A-Wish Foundation have worked together to grant wishes to terminally ill children. Typically, individuals who have contributed to Disneyland are honored on these windows. Many well-known Disney people have windows ...
Cursed History Of Problematic Fantasmic Dragon That Burst Into Flames
The Disneyland dragon that burst into a towering inferno during “Fantasmic” has a troubled history stretching back more than a decade to the cursed debut of the 45-foot-tall audio-animatronic beast nicknamed after Murphy 's Law. The “Fantasmic” dragon that caught fire during a performance of the nighttime spectacular over the weekend was an embarrassing no-show throughout summer 2009 when the ...
Several Classic Rides To Temporarily Close
Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort in June won 't be able to enjoy several classic rides due to scheduled refurbishments. Beginning on June 5, Peter Pan 's Flight, Mr. Toad 's Wild Ride, Alice in Wonderland, and The Little Mermaid: Ariel 's Undersea Adventure will be closed. The resort hasn 't provided a specific reopening date for the rides. Peter Pan 's Flight, Mr. Toad 's ...
Disney Cancels Some Fire Effects At Shows Worldwide After Dragon Incident
Disney will pull certain fire effects from shows at their resorts worldwide after an animatronic dragon caught fire at Disneyland in Southern California on Saturday, company officials say. “We are temporarily suspending fire effects similar to those used at Disneyland park 's Fantasmic at select shows and entertainment experiences globally out of an abundance of caution,” Disneyland officials ...
What Is Next For Fantasmic Dragon After Major Fire
During the grand finale of Disneyland 's “Fantasmic” show, the Maleficent dragon appears from seemingly nowhere, towering over Sorcerer Mickey, who defeats the evil sorceress with the power of imagination. But on April 22, it wasn 't Mickey who defeated the dragon: It was a pyrotechnic malfunction that quickly engulfed the prop in flames, causing a major fire and the evacuation of Rivers of ...
Dragon At Disneylands Fantasmic Performance Catches Fire
At least six workers were treated for smoke inhalation after the fire on Saturday night at the California theme park, but no one was seriously hurt, officials said. When a fire-breathing dragon caught fire at Disneyland on Saturday night, some spectators thought it was part of the show. But the prop being engulfed in flames was accidental, and officials were investigating the ...
Attractions That Typically Do Not Have Long Lines
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are filled with various attractions, restaurants and retail shops that make for a magical visit, at least for the part of the visit where you aren 't in line. For Disneyland Resort fans and first-time visitors who want to enjoy the park more and spend less time standing in line, here are some attractions and experiences that typically don 't have long ...
Disneyland Announced The Spooky Treats For Its Halfway To Halloween Celebration
Disney takes the cake when it comes to Halloween, but waiting an entire year for the delicious food and fun is just too much for some folks. Fret not, because Disney holds a prelude about six months before the full October extravaganza. It's called Halfway to Halloween, and the 2023 mini-event creeps through California on April 20-23. During this time, spooky treats lurking in select ...
Computer Issue Delays Guests From Entering The Parks
Some parkgoers who visited the Disneyland Resort on Thursday could not get into the parks or use any technology-dependent features due to a computer system crash, The Orange County Register reported. The crash briefly affected the turnstiles entryways at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, parking structures, and certain Magicband+ capabilities. Guests couldn 't park hop ...
Disneyland To Open Exclusive Retro Futuristic Tomorrowland Lounge Here Is How To Get In
Disney Vacation Club members will be whisked away to a retro-futuristic Space Age vision of tomorrow when an exclusive new lounge opens in a long-underused Tomorrowland space at Disneyland ahead of the debut of a new DVC timeshare tower later this year. The Disney Vacation Club Star View Station member lounge inspired by Walt Disney 's optimistic vision for the future will open on Wednesday, ...
What It Is Like To Create A Theme Park Ride And How To Become A Disney Imagineer
For millions of people, theme park rides bring unbridled amounts of joy. Whether it's the thrill of nostalgia of rides from your childhood like Splash Mountain at Disneyland in California or the rush of adrenaline from the rollercoasters such as the Incredi-coaster, there's no doubting the role of the ride has evolved from simpler days at the Walt Disney parks. But key to ...
All The Magical Attractions You Can Do That Are Not Rides
Frequent Disneyland visitors will tell you that any slow season of the past is virtually non-existent today. Visitors who tire of days standing in long lines for short rides are often pushed into paying for Genie Plus, which adds even more money to an already expensive day at the park. The good news, however, is that Disneyland Resort offers plenty of attractions that aren't rides to pass your precious ...
The Much Missed Restaurant Disneyland Tore Down To Build Star Wars Galaxys Edge
Ask any longtime Disneyland fan which food they miss the most, and you 'll likely get one of two answers: They 'll say the McDonald 's Fry Wagon, or they 'll say Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue. When it closed, so went the only family-style table service restaurant at the resort. Nowhere on Disneyland property has offered anywhere close to the all-you-can-eat model for that kind of value since it shut down. ...
Disneyland To Hold 1st Ever Pride Nite With LGBTQIA Themed Event Limited Tickets To Go On Sale
Disneyland has announced its first-ever Pride Nite for two separate evenings in June. Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite will be held as a separately ticketed event at the happiest place on Earth on both June 13 and 15. The event will begin with a pre-party mix-in from 6 to 9 p.m., and then it will have a private party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., where guests can take part in special ...
Disneyland Sets Splash Mountain Closing Date Releases New Concept Art For Tianas Bayou Adventure
Disneyland 's Splash Mountain - the famed log flume ride whose imagery is rooted in the dated and racist 1946 film “Song of the South” - has an end date. Guests will have their final chance to plunge a five-story drop through a briar patch on May 30, giving Disneyland attendees one last busy Memorial Day weekend to experience the attraction in its current form. But the imaginative water-based ...
How Much Can You Afford We Asked Experts How To Fix Disneyland
When Disney CEO Bob Chapek was fired in November 2022, and previous CEO Bob Iger was reinstated for a temporary two-year term, fans were overjoyed. Iger was widely perceived as a beloved steward of the company 's - and Walt Disney 's - original vision. The cost-cutting, increased prices, sacrificing of quality and indefinable “loss of magic” that many complained about would come to an end. ...
Why A Dining Package Is A No Brain Way To See The Parks Shows
Disneyland visitors are often overwhelmed with entertainment choices, and the planning involved to secure a spot for these spectacular shows. To make matters worse, the number of Disneyland Resort guests has grown exponentially in recent years and crowds seem willing to wait hours for prime viewing. Between the two all-new nighttime spectaculars, the classic fan-favorite Fantasmic and the return of the ...
Hidden Peter Pan Ride Trick Is Such A Delight For Visitors
With continuous innovations over the years, the Disney Parks have managed to keep their magic fresh and engaging for guests. Sometimes, though, guests get so engrossed in the big exciting changes that they overlook the special little Easter eggs scattered all over the park- and no, we're not just talking about the hidden Mickeys. For example, did you know that there's a fun hidden secret ...
From Stagecoaches To Monorails Rare Disneyland Artifacts Bring 18 Million Dollars At Heritage
On Saturday, March 25, a lucky bidder rode off into the sunset with a one-of-a-kind original stagecoach offered by Heritage during its two-day Disney Theme Parks auction. The Art of Disneyland: From Stagecoaches to Monorails… and More! spanned the Parks ' fascinating evolution and brought in $1.8 million, with 100 percent of lots sold and some significant results for rarities from Disneyland, Disney World ...
Expert Tips For Experiencing Fireworks Nighttime Shows
Since 1956, the fireworks have been blasting off over Sleeping Beauty Castle to the delight of Disneyland guests. The first Disneyland fireworks show was called Fantasy in the Sky, and, much like today, the blasts were timed with music that was played throughout the park. Today, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park have their own nighttime spectaculars, Wondrous Journeys and World of Color ...
