Mickey And Minnies Runaway Railway Uses Innovation To Deliver Old School Disney
Part old-school theme park attraction, part love letter to animation and part modern showcase of projection technology, Mickey & Minnie 's Runaway Railway at long last landed in Disneyland 's Toontown, its second but most-fitting home. The Walt Disney World import is a nostalgia-fueled charmer, albeit one that celebrates the Walt Disney Co.'s most recent animated shorts featuring the ...
Still Very Bitter The Closed Restaurant Fans Miss Most
“It was probably the best job I 've ever had,” says Vera Nitinthorn, a former cast member of the Tahitian Terrace. She is one of many who sing praises of a fondly remembered place from Disneyland 's dining history. The Tahitian Terrace was a Polynesian dinner show that opened in 1962 at the height of the post-World War II American fascination with the tropics and remained until closing in ...
Disneyland Brings Back Something You Never Expected
Disney beloved character couples have always been Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, and Donald Duck and Daisy Duck. These character power couples have been through the longest courtship ever. Mickey Mouse came from the original Mortimer Mouse and since the name doesn 't flow off your tongue, his name was changed to Mickey. Donald and Daisy came to Walt Disney (DIS) - Get Free Report fans as ...
Employees Laughed At Struggling Disabled Guest Before Deadly Fall Lawsuit Alleges
Disneyland employees laughed at the struggles of a disabled woman rather than help her out of a Jungle Cruise boat before she suffered a fall that ultimately led to her death, a lawsuit alleges. A wrongful death lawsuit against Disneyland, alleging that a 66-year-old Ventura County woman fell while getting out of a Jungle Cruise boat and died five months later due to complications from her ...
Disneyland Limits Mickey And Minnies Runaway Railway To Virtual Queue And Pay To Play Access
You 'll have to win the virtual queue lottery or pay extra for Lightning Lane access to ride Mickey & Minnie 's Runaway Railway because Disneyland won 't offer a standby line when the new trackless dark ride opens next week at the Anaheim theme park. Disneyland visitors will be required to join a virtual queue or pay an Individual Lightning Lane line-cutting upcharge fee via the Disneyland app ...
New Ride Will Use A Virtual Queue
The new Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway ride opening at Disneyland on Jan. 27 will use a virtual queue, the theme park announced on Wednesday. Guests can join the virtual queue through the Disneyland app. The queue will have two enrollment times, one at 7 a.m. and another at 1 p.m. Currently, no standby line will be offered, a news release from the Disney Parks Blog said. For ...
Downtime Up Sharply On 450 Million Dollar Rise Of The Resistance Ride Data Shows
Disneyland has seen downtime rise sharply on the fan-favorite Rise of the Resistance attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge as what has been hailed as the world 's best ride suffers under the weight of its own popularity, according to data released by Disney. Ride stoppages on Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland rose from an average of 80 minutes a day in 2021 to 122 minutes a day in 2022, ...
Disneyland Rolls Out New Eats And Drinks Before Disney100 Celebration See The List
Disneyland is rolling out dozens of new foods, snacks, drinks and collectibles designed to entice and delight foodies ahead of the upcoming Disney100 year-long party celebrating the 100th anniversary of Disney animation. Disney100 food and beverage items are available before the anniversary party officially kicks off with the launch of a new ride, fireworks show and nighttime spectacular on ...
A Comprehensive Guide To The Best Snacks And Meals In The Park
Introduction Visiting Disneyland is always a magical experience. From rides to attractions, there is something for everyone. But one of the best things about visiting the park is the food. With so many different eateries and restaurants, it can be hard to know what to eat and where to find the best snacks and meals. That 's why we 've put together this comprehensive guide to the must-eat foods ...
Guests Shocked As Disney Cancels Fantasmic Performances Through Early February
There are a lot of shows that are synonymous with Disney, one of them being the nighttime spectacular Fantasmic!. At Walt Disney World Resort, Fantasmic! takes place in the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater at Disney 's Hollywood Studios and, at Disneyland Resort, the show takes place along the Rivers of America in Frontierland at Disneyland Park. Since the show first premiered at both Disneyland and Disney ...
Facing Fan Backlash Disneyland Announces Huge Changes
This week, Disneyland announced massive changes to the theme park, addressing guest concerns about cost and in-park experience. Foremost among the changes: Park hopping has changed from 1 p.m to 11 a.m., and the company is making the lowest-tier, lowest-cost park tickets available on more days in 2023. “Many of you know that I 'm in the parks fairly often … and I listen to you and to our ...
Plans To Replace French Market Restaurant With Tianas Palace
Disneyland's New Orleans Square is getting a renovation fit for a princess. On Thursday, Disney announced the area's French Market Restaurant will be reimagined into Tiana's Palace, inspired by the princess' dream restaurant in Disney's The Princess and the Frog. The current spot will close Feb. 17, along with the Mint Julep Bar, and will reopen as Tiana's Palace ...
New Eats And Drinks Before Disney100 Celebration
Disneyland is rolling out dozens of new foods, snacks, drinks and collectibles designed to entice and delight foodies ahead of the upcoming Disney100 year-long party celebrating the 100th anniversary of Disney animation. Disney100 food and beverage items will be available starting Monday, Jan. 9 before the anniversary party officially kicks off with the launch of a new ride, fireworks show and ...
Why Some Rides Shut Down When It Rains
Ask a longtime Disneyland fan, and they 'll likely tell you that Disneyland can still be enjoyable on rainy days. So many people decide to stay home and wait for better weather, the general thinking goes, that ride queues clear out. For those who brave the elements, it can be a better, if not wetter, park experience. But does that thinking hold up now that so many things have changed at Disneyland? Here 's ...
They Claimed A Disneyland Actor Hit Their Child So Pooh Took The Stand
When murmurs ripple through a courthouse, it 's usually for salacious reasons: an alleged serial killer escorted into his trial, a celebrity who couldn 't settle out of court, an infamous criminal trailed by news cameras. But on April 17, 1980, people were rushing to fill a nondescript courtroom in Orange County Superior Court for a very different reason. Winnie the Pooh was about ...
Visiting Without The Kids Here Are Some Attractions To Ride
Adult-only Disney days are something I regularly look forward to! There 's nothing better than strolling through with my favorite person, coffee in hand enjoying the sights and sounds of the Parks. If you are planning an adult-only Disney day, here are the best rides at Disneyland without the kids. 1. Buzz Astro Challenge your partner to see who can get the most points and that ...
Submarines Already Rusting Badly After Yearlong Refurbishment
Disneyland 's fleet of submarines are rusting badly just a few months after a yearlong refurbishment that saw the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage lagoon get an extensive makeover and the subs receive a fresh yellow and blue paint job. Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage reopened in July after an extended refurbishment that kept the popular Tomorrowland attraction closed when the Anaheim theme park ...
Fire Partially Damages New Orleans Square Train Station
An after hours fire at Disneyland that damaged the New Orleans Square train station has left the faint smell of smoke wafting over the Anaheim theme park during the busy holiday season. The fire that broke out in the early morning hours of Thursday, Dec. 29 during Disneyland 's overnight shift was quickly extinguished, according to Anaheim Fire Department officials. The small fire ...
Disneyland Takes Delivery Of 10 Foot Tall Animatronic Snake For Indiana Jones Adventure
A really big animatronic snake that Indiana Jones would hate and riders will love is set to be installed in the Disneyland attraction that pays tribute to the archaeological professor turned action hero. A 10-foot-tall audio-animatronic king cobra that hisses and strikes at riders in Indiana Jones Adventure has arrived at Disneyland ahead of an extensive attraction refurbishment scheduled to ...
Baymax To Fly Over Castle During New Fireworks Show
A massive Baymax figure in winged armor from “Big Hero 6” will fly over Sleeping Beauty Castle during the new “Wondrous Journeys” fireworks show coming to Disneyland for the Disney100 anniversary celebrating a century of Disney animation. Baymax will soar high above the Disneyland castle during the new nighttime spectacular in a thrilling moment of heroism “inspiring us all to fight for our ...
5 Lightning Lane Attractions Closing In January For Refurbishment
It 's just about that time of year again when some of Disneyland 's most popular attractions go out of commission for a few weeks or several months to get a little TLC. The end of the Christmas holiday season always brings a flurry of seasonal refurbishments at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in January - with nine attractions getting a refresh in early 2023. January ...
Disneyland Extends Haunted Mansion Holiday Run 3 Weeks
Disneyland has extended the run of Haunted Mansion Holiday a few extra weeks this Christmas season - much to the delight of each and every Buddy the Elf and dismay of Scrooge McDucks everywhere. Disneyland 's classic version of Haunted Mansion won 't return until February once the Halloween and Christmas decorations are put away for another year. Since 2001, Haunted Mansion ...
Princess Nite A New Party To Twirl In Early 2023
The Walt Disney Company is entering its centennial year, a celebratory stretch that will include a bouquet of enchanted happenings at The Happiest Place on Earth. Fans are already anticipating the recently announced Disney 100 Years of Wonder events, which include new nighttime spectaculars and attraction openings, but fresh revelations seem to be arriving at a cheery clip the closer we get to ...
Indiana Jones Adventure Closing For Up To 6 Months For Refurbishment
The Indiana Jones Adventure dark ride in the crumbling Temple of the Forbidden Eye at Disneyland that has been prone to downtime and showing its age in recent years will undergo a comprehensive refurbishment in early 2023. The Indiana Jones Adventure attraction will be closed from Jan. 9 until spring 2023 for refurbishment and maintenance, according to the Disneyland website. The ...
Why Splash Mountain Might Be Closing Later Than Walt Disney World
Last week the penny dropped at Walt Disney World and the announcement we all knew was coming eventually finally arrived. Splash Mountain will be closing at Magic Kingdom in January for it 's total overhaul into Tiana 's Bayou Adventure. Conspicuous by its absence, however, was an announcement regarding the Disneyland version of the ride. But we may now know why it won't be closing in January, because ...
New Details About Ride That Will Replace Splash Mountain
Disneyland visitors riding Tiana 's Bayou Adventure will float through a swamp illuminated by fireflies while being serenaded by audio-animatronic critters playing zydeco music on instruments fashioned from objects found in the bayou when the attraction opens in 2024, Disneyland officials announced Friday, Dec. 2. Disneyland announced in 2020 that Splash Mountain would be re-themed to the 2009 ...
Almost No One Has Seen This Attraction And It Is Finally Coming Back
Disneyland fans - at least the ones who pride themselves on their knowledge of the park and its history - each have a list of rides and attractions they wish they could have seen back in the day. For some, it 's Museum of the Weird, the never-was expansion of the Haunted Mansion led by Rolly Crump and Yale Gracey. For others, it 's the Conestoga Wagons (and the much-missed Conestoga Fries) that left the ...
Disneyland Just Shared A New Scene From Tianas Bayou Adventure
MAGICAL PEEK: Knowing that you'll soon be entering an enchanted realm, one that is filled with the beauty of the bayou, plenty of Disney-style sweetness, spirited zydeco medleys, and a beloved Disney princess? As Tiana might sing, we're "Almost There," a feeling that is further enhanced when the Walt Disney Company shares fresh scenes from the upcoming attraction inspired by the 2009 animated hit ...
What To Know About 100 Years Of Wonder Celebrations In 2023
In 1923, The Walt Disney Company, then known as Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, was founded. In the almost 100 years since the company 's founding, it 's expanded to be a global empire with parks and resorts around the world, five cruise ships-with three more on the way-and a handful of movie studios under its umbrella. Starting January 27, 2023, those traveling to the Disneyland Resort can ...
Magic Happens Parade Returns On Feb 24
The “Magic Happens” parade will return to Disneyland on Feb. 24, the resort announced on Wednesday. The daytime event, which debuted in 2020 before the parks closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, features Mickey Mouse and other characters as moments from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios films are brought to life, a news release said. The parade will ...
Rides For Adults All The Thrills And Magic
Contrary to what some believe, Disneyland is far from a glorified kiddie-land. These days, you can get just as much thrill from a day at a Disney theme park as you could at Six Flags (with a whole lot more magic)! If you 're planning a trip to Disney but worried about getting your fix of big drops and high speeds, look no further; this complete guide to every adult-oriented ride at Disneyland ...
