I Went To The Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party Is The 179 Dollars Ticket Worth It
“Hello my dears,” Cruella said, flipping her dalmatian coat dramatically behind her as she walked across the stage. I was walking closer and closer to her, stopping every so often to collect another handful of candy as I approached. “Aren 't I just amazing, stunning, perfect really?” I mean, except for the whole puppy murder thing, yes. But she wasn 't the only villain I 'd talk to at ...
New Documentary Critical Of Disney Created By A Disney Heiress
Contrary to popular belief, Disneyland is not the happiest place on Earth, particularly for many of its workers. In fact, a significant number of Disneyland Resort workers toil at poverty-level wages, can 't afford to buy a house or pay rent for an apartment, need to survive on food assistance and can 't afford health insurance. Many attest to having slept in their vehicles to get by, even ...
Disney Unveils Disneyland Toontown Revamp
When Mickey's Toontown reopens sometime early next year, visitors will see a newly reimagined area of Disneyland. The moment visitors walk underneath the Disneyland train trestle that separates Fantasyland from Toontown, they'll first encounter CenTOONial Park. There, they'll see a large manicured grassy area and, in the middle, a Dream Tree modeled after the same tree ...
How Disneylands Weather Station Helps Save Water And Keep 1000 Floral Beds Blooming
Keeping Disneyland 's 17,000 trees green and 1,000 floral beds blooming takes a mammoth effort by the Anaheim theme park 's horticulture team that 's focused on reducing water consumption during Southern California 's latest drought. Constant readings from Disneyland 's weather station in the Toy Story parking lot combined with a sophisticated irrigation control system have allowed the ...
Work Continues On Mysterious Retheme Project
As we reported a few months ago, Disneyland announced that it would be closing Tarzan 's Treehouse in order to retheme the attraction. Over the last few weeks and months, we have seen parts of the attraction be completely dismantled and destroyed as a part of the project. Tarzan 's Treehouse has been closed to Guests as it has been undergoing construction since September 2021, which is a ...
Magic Happens New World Of Color Show Coming Next Year
During Disney 's D23 Expo in Anaheim this weekend, Josh D 'Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products announced two all-new nighttime spectaculars will debut at Disneyland next year in addition to the return of the “Magic Happens” parade. As part of Disney 's 100th celebration, Disneyland will introduce multiple “limited-time” celebrations throughout the year. The celebration ...
Toontown Getting A Major Face Lift
Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California is getting a major overhaul in Mickey 's Toontown according to Disney Parks Blog. The area has been closed since March of 2022. Josh D 'Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, elaborated on the reimagining of Toontown by saying, “We are so excited to leverage Disney 's powerful brand, develop new stories and share even more magical ...
Not Only Is Splash Mountain Get A Princess And The Frog Retheme But There Is More Tiana Coming Too
It 's been more than two years since Disney Parks confirmed a major thematic redesign of Splash Mountain, and while we now know the new attraction, Tiana 's Bayou Adventure, is still two years away, this weekend 's D23 Expo has given us a sneak peek of what 's in store for us. It's also revealed that Disneyland is set to get even more new Tiana goodness, in the form of a new New Orleans Square retail ...
Disneyland Reveals More Tianas Bayou Adventure Details At D23 Expo
A massive bronze gold tiara atop a new water tower poking out of Splash Mountain 's hillside will boldly announce Tiana 's takeover of the classic Disneyland attraction when the Disney princess finally moves into New Orleans Square. Disneyland unveiled a scale model of the Tiana 's Bayou Adventure makeover of Splash Mountain during the D23 Expo that kicked off Friday, Sept. 9 at the Anaheim ...
I Went To Disneyland By Myself Even Though I Hate Rides And Crowds Here Are 11 Of My Favorite Things I Did
When I embarked on a five-week trip across California, I had no intention of hitting up Disneyland. But when I booked a beach resort close to the theme park, it felt like too good of an opportunity to pass up. Even though park reservations were sold out, I managed to snag a last-minute ticket by repeatedly checking the website the morning of. I hate rides and crowds, but I ...
15 Things You Never Knew About Matterhorn Bobsleds
Fans of Disneyland 's first E-Ticket attraction that ascends an icy slope and throttles through snowy chutes will be without their favorite high-speed thrill ride as Matterhorn Bobsleds undergoes an extensive overhaul over the next few weeks. The Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction at Disneyland will return in the fall after a seasonal refurbishment, according to signs in the park. ...
5 Hacks For Getting The Most Out Of Disneyland
A lot goes into planning a trip to Disneyland. There 's buying park tickets, making sure you secure park reservations for every day of the visit, finding a hotel that 's both affordable and within close proximity to the park, and securing travel that won 't break the bank before you get there. It doesn 't stop there, though. Disneyland can be intimidating for the ...
What Does New Disney Vacation Club Lounge Mean For The Future Of Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland will be home to Disneyland 's first Disney Vacation Club member lounge when the timeshare perk opens next year in unused “space” in a perpetual white elephant building - but what does that mean for any makeover plans for the futuristic themed land? The Disney Vacation Club Star View Station will open in the first half of 2023 on the second floor of the Star Wars: Launch Bay ...
Disneyland Rolls Out The Green Carpet With More Artificial Turf Around The Park
Disneyland has rolled out the green carpet with more artificial turf over the past few weeks and months as part of a drought-fighting water conservation effort that has largely gone unnoticed - and that 's the goal. But sharp-eyed Disneyland fans may start noticing the change from natural to synthetic grass throughout the park starting this week. New artificial turf around the ...
Splash Mountain Rides New Name Revealed At Disneyland Disney World In Response To Cries Of Racism
The rebranding of Disney 's Splash Mountain is finally happening. In early July, Disney declared a formal name change for the well-known ride. The ride formerly known as Splash Mountain will be renamed Tiana 's Bayou Adventure from 2024 onward. The popularity of Princess Tiana from “The Princess and the Frog” has led to a name change for Splash Mountain. In late 2024, Disneyland and Walt ...
Silhouette Studio Returns For First Time Since Pandemic
The little portrait studio on Main Street U.S.A. where lightning-quick artists armed with only scissors create hand-crafted paper cutout silhouettes of Disneyland visitors in less than a minute has returned for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic closed the park. The Silhouette Studio at Disneyland will reopen at noon on Friday, Aug. 26, according to the Disneyland website. ...
Private Vip Tours At Disney Can Cost Thousands Of Dollars But Are They Worth It Here Is Why Die Hard Disney Fans Say Yes
If you've ever been to Walt Disney World (WDW) or Disneyland, you've likely seen employees in plaid vests walking around the parks with groups of mouse ear-wearing park goers. Those red-vested people are VIP tour guides, cast members (Disney's term for its employees) whose job is to help people get the most out of their Disney day. While you might assume the groups include a celebrity ...
Haunted Mansion An Updated Cast List Including Rosario Dawson And Owen Wilson
2023 will be a major anniversary for Haunted Mansion; not the popular attraction at Disneyland or Walt Disney World, but the movies based on that ride. Next year will be the 20th anniversary of the first try to turn the ride into a movie, as well as the year Disney tries to make you forget that movie by releasing a brand-new one. Disney has been hit and miss when it comes to turning theme park ...
15 Things You Never Knew About Matterhorn Bobsleds
Fans of Disneyland 's first E-Ticket attraction that ascends an icy slope and throttles through snowy chutes will be without their favorite high-speed thrill ride as Matterhorn Bobsleds undergoes an extensive overhaul over the next few weeks. The Matterhorn Bobsled attraction at Disneyland will return in the fall after a seasonal refurbishment, according to signage in the park. 1) ...
Raising Prices Once Again
The Walt Disney Company is one of the biggest and richest companies in the world and accordingly, they are jacking up prices for their customers. According to a report from Deadline, the company is raising the price of Disneyland Magic Keys across the board. The Magic Key program itself is just a year old and provides various admission options and pricing options (which it seems are not referred to as ...
An Unfavorable Problem For Disneyland And Six Flags
This might upset some Disneyland fans, but, too bad. Theme parks are not places that people who do not work there should be visiting every day. They should be designed and used as extraordinary spaces and not reduced to venues for the activities of everyday life. Executives at both Disney and Six Flags recently alluded to the problems created when customers visit theme parks too often. In his ...
Disneyland Cats Are Real Here Is How To See Them
You might think the Disneyland cats are a myth. After all, a theme park encouraging stray cats to live inside its gates to keep the vermin population down does seem a little wild - especially when you consider the theme park famously “all started with a mouse,” according to Walt Disney. But Disneyland 's “community cats,” as it calls them, are very real. So real, in fact, that they have a fan ...
I Spent A Day At Universal And Disneyland And Found The Latter Is Not Great For A Short Trip
I frequently visit both Universal Studios Hollywood and Disneyland in Southern California. I decided to rate them on different categories, such as dining, entertainment, and attractions. After visiting both, I think that it's nearly impossible to properly experience Disneyland in a day. To make things fair, I planned similar days at Universal and Disneyland. ...
Fan Favorite Attraction Returns
The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique provided countless unforgettable memories for young children visiting Disneyland and Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom for years, but it was closed during the coronavirus pandemic. The boutiques will finally be re-opening on Aug. 25 at both resorts, Disney Parks announced on June 28. Disney began taking reservations on Thursday. The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques ...
Designers Drew Inspiration From A Colorado Town When Constructing Main Street USA
In the early 1950's, when an ambitious Walt Disney was at the height of his career and starting the process of designing Disneyland theme park, he famously used memories of his hometown of Marceline, Missouri as a reference for what he wanted the park to look like. Harper Groff, one of Disney's production designers, had an instrumental role in the park's design. He, too, drew ...
From Fantasmic To Fireworks Magic Takes Place In Disneyland After Dark
Head to the "Happiest Place on Earth" and experience Disneyland after dark, where the lights, shows and characters are sure to bring a smile to your face. After the sun goes down, Disneyland features the 50th Anniversary Electrical Parade, where everyone can see their favorite characters march down Main Street on sparkling floats. Fantasmic!, which tells Disney stories right in ...
How To Get The Most Out Of Early Entry Benefits
When Disneyland reopened after the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, many guests were dismayed that beloved programs like Extra Magic Hours and the Magic Morning hour for Disney hotel guests were discontinued. But it appears Mickey was listening because starting August 8, those visiting the company 's Anaheim parks can get in a few more attractions each day thanks to the start of early entry at the ...
Matterhorn Was Supposed To Be Candy Here Is The Story Of Rock Candy Mountain
If you 've ever grabbed a Disneyland snack from Trolley Treats as you walked into Disney California Adventure, you 've likely been face to face with a huge piece of Disney history hidden in plain sight. The model of Disney Imagineering 's first-ever attempt at expansion of Disneyland park, Rock Candy Mountain, which later became Matterhorn Bobsleds, lives in the window for all to see. ...
Is Disneyland Building A Third Theme Park Not Yet
A construction fence surrounding a large parking lot next to Downtown Disney on land Disneyland has identified as the future home of a major theme park expansion has raised a host of questions about the unannounced demolition project. Why is Disneyland digging up the parking lot next to Downtown Disney? What 's going on behind those construction walls? Has Disneyland started building a third ...
Rides Reportedly Experiencing Blatant Issues
Since Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort reopened during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Disney Parks have struggled to maintain their pre-pandemic operations. Despite ongoing maintenance and refurbishments, certain Disney Park attractions are reportedly in “embarrassing” condition. At Magic Kingdom, one of Splash Mountain 's Br 'er Rabbit animatronics is missing an ear! ...
How Disneyland Refurbished Everything On Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
Even something as simple as buying seaweed for the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is a daunting challenge when you 're talking about the major overhaul of a Disneyland underwater attraction that stretches for acres under Tomorrowland and Fantasyland. “It 's a lot of seaweed,” Walt Disney Imagineering Art Director Michael Dobrzycki said. “It 's like going to the store and saying, ‘We want all ...
