Fire Partially Damages New Orleans Square Train Station
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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 ...
Fire Quickly Extinguished At Disneyland
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A small fire broke out Sunday on a loading dock behind Disneyland in Anaheim, fire authorities said. Visitors to the park said the smoke could be seen from the parking lot at about 4:45 p.m. from the Disneyland Resort on 1020 West Ball Road. Disneyland firefighters quickly extinguished the small blaze. A Disneyland spokeswoman said the fire came from a loading dock north of the ...
Fire Quickly Extinguished At Disneyland
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A small fire was knocked down near the "It's a Small World" attraction at Disneyland Saturday night. No injuries were reported. Disneyland's fire crew responded to the scene and knocked down the blaze by 9:48 p.m. Disneyland spokeswoman Suzi Brown says the fire occurred in a backstage area adjacent to the famed attraction. "It's a Small World" was not damaged and no one was injured. The ...
Fired Disney Workers Angry
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Several former Disneyland employees are crying foul after being fired late last year for allegedly stealing complimentary passes to the theme park. One worker, Jacqueline Madory, filed a lawsuit against Disneyland on Feb. 18 in Orange County Superior Court. Madory, a 16-year Disneyland veteran, said she was held five hours in a "freezing cold," windowless room, denied food, and allowed to go to ...
Fired Workers Say Disneyland Played Rough
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Raising new questions about hard-edged Disneyland security tactics, some former guest-relations workers contend they were threatened during lengthy interrogations, then fired improperly for allegedly stealing passes to the Anaheim park. The workers, normally among the park's most trusted, are authorized to print free tickets for patrons who complain of bad experiences--a rained-out parade, say, ...
Firefighters Rescue Worker Suspended Inside Attraction
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A contractor working on the "Small World" attraction at Disneyland slipped and fell Friday morning and was rescued by firefighters. About 4 a.m. Anaheim Fire and Rescue responded to a call of a technical rescue at the amusement park and discovered the worker, who was wearing complete safety gear, including a harness, suspended about 20 feet off the ground, according to Sgt. Daron Wyatt of the Anaheim ...
Firefighters Rush To Disneyland Facility
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Firefighting units from Disneyland and a single unit from Anaheim were activated Wednesday morning when smoke began wafting from a storage facility at the park, an Anaheim Fire Department supervisor said. The fire, in a commercial storage facility on a Disney backlot, was reported at 1:26 a.m. the supervisor said, adding that light smoke was visible at the scene but the Anaheim unit was not needed. ...
Fireworks Return In Time For Fourth Of July
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Disneyland is bringing back fireworks this summer in time for the Fourth of July holiday celebration after the nighttime shows were put into hibernation while the Anaheim theme park was shuttered by the COVID-19 pandemic and beginning a phased reopening. “Mickey 's Mix Magic” will be presented nightly at Disneyland beginning on July 4 with fireworks, video projections, show lighting and lasers ...
Fireworks Touch Off Small Blaze At Disneyland
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Several cardboard boxes full of files caught on fire during the Disneyland fireworks show Wednesday night. The boxes were stacked outdoors in Disneyland's back lot near the Ball Road entrance when a lit firework from the nightly "Remember Dreams Come True" fireworks extravaganza drifted onto the boxes, touching off a small blaze, Anaheim Fire Department spokeswoman Maria Sabol said. Anaheim ...
First Ever Insiders Guide to the Disneyland Resort Covers Attractions
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Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain Rank as Park Favorites Tower of Terror Provides a Perfect Thrill Blue Bayou and Napa Rose Sweep the Restaurant Competition Disneyana and World of Disney Set Shopping Pace Zagat Survey today released its first Disneyland Resort Insider's Guide, a comprehensive overview of 279 rides, attractions, dining, shopping, hotels and amenities ...
First Ever Pride Nite Was One Of The Best Nights I Have Ever Had In The Park
There was an eclectic energy at the park on June 13, and it lasted the entire Disneyland After Dark event and well past its 1 a.m. curfew. The moment the special welcome fireworks show started, that energy filled Main Street. There were couples holding hands and children dressed in rainbow-themed Disney garb to match their two dads or two moms, marveling together as the pops of ...
First Kids To Ever Visit Disneyland Reminisce
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Michael Shwarther and his cousin Kristina Graef are now in their sixties, but back in 1955, they nudged their way through a 15,000-strong crowd to become the first kids ever to enter Disneyland. Now, a deeply poignant video has surfaced about their adventures on that day in 1955 thanks to Orange County Register. Michael and Kristina, giving off serious Jem and Scout Finch vibes, escaped from the ...
First Look At 4 New Star Wars Destinations On Millennium Falcon Ride
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will let the crew decide which Star Wars planets to visit when the rebooted Disneyland ride embarks on a journey to four new destinations with the Mandalorian and Grogu.
The refreshed Smugglers Run ride in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge will visit Tatooine, Endor, Bespin and Coruscant when the updated attraction debuts on May 22, 2026 at the Anaheim theme ...
First Look At Star Wars Projection Show Coming
The Black Spire Outpost streets will be bustling next month whenever Disneyland plays a Star Wars double feature with back-to-back nighttime spectaculars during an upcoming festival celebrating the Skywalker family from the epic cinematic saga.
The new “Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga” nightly projection show in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge at Disneyland will debut on March 28 during the ...
First Look Inside Incredible Millennium Falcon Ride
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We've just been given our first look inside the Millennium Falcon ride that will take over Disneyland and Disney World in 2019. The theme park attraction is set to be one of the pillars of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the massive Star Wars themed land that is being added to Disney's theme parks in the near future. Now, thanks to Disney Parks, the first look at the Star Wars attraction has been revealed. It ...
First Look Inside Louis Critter Club
We 're sharing a first look inside the new Louis ' Critter Club, part of the new Bayou Country area of Disneyland Resort.
It 's an exciting week at Disneyland Resort! Tiana 's Bayou Adventure is officially opening at the park on November 15, bringing with it a name change to Critter Country. Starting later this week, the land will become Bayou Country, with Tiana 's Bayou Adventure debuting ...
First Order Cargo Closes At Star Wars Galaxys Edge
Another indication of the expansion of the timeline of Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge could be seen at Disneyland this weekend. Guests visiting Batuu discovered that First Order Cargo had closed. This comes ahead of the arrival of Darth Vader and other characters from the original series. For guests currently visiting Black Spire Outpost at Disneyland, they will see that the massive door has closed for the ...
First Paying Disneyland Guest Marks 50th Anniversary From Utah
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Dave MacPherson won't be at Disneyland's 50th anniversary. He wasn't invited, even though he holds lifetime privileges to Disney parks and a special honor: "First Paying Guest." MacPherson, 72, will mark Sunday's celebration in Anaheim, Calif., from 750 miles away at his southern Utah home, but he holds no grudge and proclaims himself Disneyland's biggest fan. "The first of 515 million visitors," ...
First Pickle Award That Is Almost Impossible To Win
I was sitting in my salon, mid-haircut, when I first heard the legend of the first pickle. “The first what now?” I asked my stylist. “The first pickle,” she said. “It 's a real thing. You get an award if you buy the first pickle of the day from one specific pickle cart at Disneyland.” The legend is real. The first person of the day to purchase a $3.99 pickle from the ...
First Picturephone For Video Chatting Was A Colossal Failure
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Bell Labs was right about so many aspects of video chatting. They were right that it would a little bit awkward. That it'd provide "an enhanced feeling of proximity and intimacy." That people would use it as a way to get out of tiresome business trip. That, someday, really, we'd all use it. They were just wrong about how much anyone would be willing to pay for it. In 2014, video chatting is ...
First Reservation System For Star Wars Attraction
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Disney is requiring guests at its Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California, to reserve specific times to visit a new Star Wars attraction as the company looks for ways to manage an expected surge in crowd size. Disney historically hasn't required guests to make reservations to enter its parks, although it has stepped up efforts in recent years to manage demand, such as introducing a tiered-pricing ...
First Star Wars Additions At Disneyland Opening In November
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Last month, Disney revealed plans to bring Star Wars into its family of various theme parks in a bigger way, and the company has now announced the first few additions are opening surprisingly soon at California's original Disneyland, on November 16th. Among these attractions are Star Wars Launch Bay, where guests can visit with Star Wars characters, see special exhibits and get peeks at the upcoming ...
First Visit To Disneyland: Unforgettable
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For many years, Disneyland which celebrated its 56th anniversary this past July 17 was a place we thought we might never see. Since 1972, we were "regulars" at Walt Disney World, yet Disneyland was as far away in distance as it was in our travel plans. We finally broke down and made it to The Happiest Place on Earth in Anaheim, Calif., in late July, 1998, some 43 years after Walt Disney's fabled ...
First-Ever National 'Golden Ears' Survey
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On the eve of the actual 50th anniversary of Disneyland (July 17, 2005), Disney celebrates 50 years of theme park magic by announcing the results of a national consumer survey, conducted by independent research firm, Directive Analytics, that reveals what America loves most about Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The "Golden Ears Survey" polled more than 8,000 consumers ...
Fitting In At Disneyland
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The trip to Disneyland was amazing. It had been twenty years since the last trip where I was able to enjoy any of the thrill rides. I was apprehensive and skeptical about my chances of fitting on any of the classics, let alone on the new attractions. But fortunately my worries didn't match reality. The first ride was the Peter Pan ship, and it is built for three people to ride in. Amazingly, my wife ...
Five Biggest Wastes Of Space
We can address Disney California Adventure later (Stage 17…I 'm looking at you), but they may be working to address some of those issues. So, let 's start with the original…Disneyland Park.
The Golden Horseshoe
This venue used to host live shows several times a day, including the classic Golden Horseshoe Revue. Now the building is relegated to being a quick-service location that ...
Five Facts About Disneyland
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Disneyland is one of America's most popular tourist destinations. Here are five facts about the California theme park. 1 The lights in Walt Disney's apartment that served as his office are always on, in memory of his unstoppable work ethic. 2 There's at least one hidden Mickey Mouse on every ride in Disneyland, and if you look closely at the tombstones at the Haunted Mansion ride, you'll see ...
Five Ghostly Disneyland Urban Legends
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You know, being a ghost stuck at Disneyland doesn't sound all that bad. It's better than haunting some family in Texas, right? Like any place with a rich history, Disneyland's got its fair share of urban legends and myths surrounding it--take the cryogenically frozen head of Unky Walt for an example--but cast members and guests alike have reported over the years certain encounters with certain ghouls ...
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:
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Five Highlights From A Recent Disneyland Family Adventure
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Walt Disney once said that Disneyland will never really be complete as long as imagination still exists, and a recent visit to the iconic theme park and resort emphasized those sentiments. While the tried-and-true park favorites are still at the foundation of the fun, new and revamped offerings await around every corner. Here's a quick look at five highlights from a recent family visit to the park ...
Five Minutes To Curtain! Places!
Back in the early 1980's I was asked by head of Disney park talent (Kevin Frawly) if I was interested in performing at Disneyland /Anaheim with my band, then called, The Nightriders. We were a 5 piece country band at the time, and featured Stand-up bass, Steel Guitar, Lead Guitar, Drums and Sax/Piano. Of course being a total Disney freak, even as a young man, I jumped at the chance. I had booked my band ...
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