Disneyland Delays Reopening Of Mickeys Toontown
Dateline: February 10, 2023
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Disneyland officials announced Friday that the reopening of Mickey 's Toontown has been delayed.
The cartoon-themed land, which features “Roger Rabbit 's Car Toon Spin,” “Mickey 's House,” “Minnie 's House,” and the new dark ride, “Mickey & Minnie 's Runaway Railway,” will now open on March 19 instead of the previously-announced opening date of March
8 Magical New Reasons To Visit This Year
Dateline: February 1, 2023
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In my humble opinion, there's always a reason to go to Disneyland. You just got paid? Go to Disneyland. There's a new churro flavor? Go to Disneyland. It's Tuesday ... well, you get the idea.
You don't necessarily need a special reason to visit The Happiest Place on Earth. However, there are quite a few new attractions and special events coming
5 Lightning Lane Attractions Closing In January For Refurbishment
Dateline: December 20, 2022
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Source: Orange County Register
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
Reimagined Mickeys Toontown Set To Reopen On March 8
Dateline: November 18, 2022
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Source: ktla.com
Mickey 's Toontown will reopen at Disneyland park on March 8, 2023, Disneyland officials announced on Friday.
The updated Toontown area will feature “new experiences for families and young children to have more opportunities to play together,” Disneyland said in a news release. Disney says the area will be greener and more spacious, but still offer more
My Delight And Surprise Over Adventureland Treehouse
Dateline: November 15, 2022
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Source: attractionsmagazine.com
In 1962, just five years after Disneyland opened, the Swiss Family Treehouse was added to Adventureland. This new Disneyland attraction was themed after the hit 1960 Disney movie, “Swiss Family Robinson.” The original version of the treehouse remained until 1999, when it was changed over to Tarzan 's Treehouse based on the 1999 Walt Disney Animation feature, “Tarzan.” In
Disneyland Announces New Theming For Tarzans Treehouse
Dateline: November 10, 2022
Status: Current
Source: ktla.com
Disneyland 's Tarzan 's treehouse will be re-themed to pay homage to its original theming, The Swiss Family Robinson treehouse, the park announced on Tuesday.
The attraction, now called the Adventureland Treehouse, will include new rooms based on different family members.
The new areas will be the “mother 's music den, the young sons '
Do You Remember These Phased Out Rides And Attractions
Dateline: September 25, 2022
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Source: ktla.com
The Disneyland magic seems to stand the test of time even though the park has undergone several renovations since its opening on July 17, 1955. Since then, a few fan-favorite rides and attractions got a facelift or were cut by the big mouse himself.
However, the internet and Disney 's ever-growing fanbase won 't let the rides ' memories fade, even if the
Work Continues On Mysterious Retheme Project
Dateline: September 14, 2022
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
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
Silhouette Studio Returns For First Time Since Pandemic
Dateline: August 26, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
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
When Will Pirates Of The Caribbean Reopen
Dateline: June 7, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
The popular Pirates of the Caribbean attraction that has been closed for months while Disneyland prepared for the return of the “Fantasmic” nighttime spectacular is set to return in a few weeks after a seasonal refurbishment.
The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disneyland is scheduled to return from refurbishment in early July, according to
When Disneyland Turns Into The Land Of Greed
Dateline: April 26, 2022
Status: Current
Source: thepolypost.com
Disneyland is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, yet after its reopening in 2021, it has left guests disappointed with its minimal efforts to provide the charmful experience it once had.
I have held a season pass to Disneyland since September 2021, so I have experienced most of the problems guests are reporting this year. Problems such as
Along With Splash Mountain Another Longtime Attraction Is Getting A Retheme
Dateline: April 18, 2022
Status: Current
Source: cinemablend.com
Disneyland and Disney World are constantly making changes to the parks, and when those changes happen, sometimes that means a re-theme is on the way. For example, Splash Mountain will be re-themed to a Princess and The Frog ride coming up and now another longtime attraction is set to get its own re-theme. That attraction would be none other than Tarzan 's Treehouse.
Disneyland To Give Tarzans Treehouse A New Theme
Dateline: April 18, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Tarzan will soon be swinging out of his treehouse at Disneyland to make room for a re-themed attraction that will see a new Disney character move into the 80-foot-tall man-made tree in Adventureland.
Disneyland will reimagine Tarzan 's Treehouse in Adventureland with a new theme and backstory, according to Disneyland officials.
The treehouse
How 50 Attractions Could Change When The Parks Reopen
Dateline: August 1, 2020
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Virtually every Disneyland ride and attraction will change in some way to accommodate the new normal of COVID-19 health and safety protocols when the Anaheim theme parks reopen following an extended coronavirus closure.
Visitors returning to Disneyland will find social distancing measures stretching from attraction queues to the rides themselves with
Disneyland Can Be Done In One Day But Here Is What You Will Want To Prioritize
Dateline: May 6, 2020
Status: Current
Source: thetravel.com
Disneyland probably is the best place on earth... The number of roller coasters and fun activities you can do is huge and that's why you will want to prioritize your visit and follow the tips we have for you.
Disneyland can be fun, but you'll want to do some things first so that you don't miss the park's greatest part! Make sure you book your trip
Which Attractions Have The Most And Least Downtime You Will Be Surprised
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Dateline: November 22, 2019
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Source: Orange County Register
The only thing more disappointing than finding your favorite Disneyland out of service is having the ride break down while you 're waiting in line to board.
Fortunately, that doesn 't happen very often.
Disneyland experienced an average downtime of 4% across all of the Anaheim theme park 's attractions according to data collected from January
Tarzans Treehouse Reopens After Visitor Reportedly Snaps Plank On Bridge
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Dateline: November 11, 2019
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Source: Los Angeles Times
A group of Disneyland guests received a little more adventure than they bargained for Sunday night when they had to be escorted out of Tarzan 's Treehouse after a man apparently broke a wooden slat on the attraction 's suspension bridge.
A visitor who witnessed the incident shortly before 5 p.m. wrote on Twitter that a father was jumping on the bridge in
Tarzans Treehouse Closes After Slat Breaks On Rope Suspension Bridge
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Dateline: November 10, 2019
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Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland closed Tarzan 's Treehouse on Sunday afternoon after a wooden slat broke on one of the Adventureland attraction 's rope bridges suspended three stories above the ground.
Nobody was injured on Tarzan 's Treehouse, according to Disneyland officials. The attraction is closed for the evening, officials said.
A Disneyland visitor who
24 Surprising Things About Disneyland We Did Not Know But Should
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Dateline: December 2, 2018
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Source: thetravel.com
Disneyland is said to be the "Happiest Place on Earth." For one day (or several depending on your trip schedule) people of all ages from toddlers to seniors can have fun, let loose and become a kid again. It's a place filled with magic, music, your favourite characters and rides to fit whatever you're in the mood for.
It opened its doors on July 17, 1955, and was the
Disneyland Is Quietly Removing Seating And Planters For Star Wars Land Access
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Dateline: September 20, 2018
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Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland has been quietly removing fixed seating and planters to make room for massive crowds expected when the new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens next summer, leaving some fans missing their favorite spots to rest their weary feet.
"It's getting harder and harder to sit down in the shade and relax," said Debbie Sinclair of Trabuco Canyon, an annual passholder who
12 Fun Things You May Not Know About Disneyland
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Dateline: December 26, 2017
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Source: Mercury News
Test your Disney trivia mojo here. How many of these items do you already know?
1. King Arthur Carousel. The lead horse on the iconic Fantasyland carousel is named Jingles. Walt Disney wanted all horses on the carousel, and he wanted them all to be leaping, so when a classic carousel was purchased, it was supplemented with other horses and those that had straight
More Progress On Star Wars Land Halloween Arrives
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Dateline: September 8, 2017
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Source: Orange County Register
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge topped out, and Halloween is making its presence known around the Disneyland Resort as the weather finally cools in September.
The heat wave's back finally broken, and many kids have returned to school, making the first few weeks of September less crowded at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
Of course, with the end of the
Tips And Tricks According To The Man Who Visits Daily
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Dateline: July 17, 2017
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Source: Huffington Post
Few people know Disneyland like Jeff Reitz. The 44-year-old Air Force veteran from Huntington Beach, California has visited the park every day since 2012, racking up 2,024 visits so far.
Reitz received his first annual pass as a gift from a friend and started his habit as a fun way to get out of the house while unemployed. He's since purchased his own annual passes,
Adventure Awaits
Dateline: February 11, 2017
Status: Current
Source: MickeyMousePark.com
When "Adventureland" was first conceived, it was to be based on Walt's award winning documentaries on Africa and Asia. "Jungle Cruise" was the star attraction until "Swiss Family Treehouse" opened in 1962. The inspiration for the "Jungle Cruise" includes the True-Life Adventure documentary, "The African Lion" and the film, "The African Queen" (the name for the Land was
This Is How Disneyland Changed In The 1990s
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Dateline: July 15, 2016
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Source: Orange County Register
It was a "Fantasmic!" start for Disneyland in the 1990s, and the decade ended with a new Tomorrowland and the disappearance of the parking lot.
1990-92
Not much happened for the first two years in terms of changes or additions of new attractions until 1992. Mission to Mars had its last flight and was grounded. In New Orleans Square, something new was coming to
Make The Most Of Disneyland Anaheim California
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Dateline: July 28, 2013
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It's known as the Happiest Place on Earth. And judging by the wide-eyed look on my daughters' faces as we walked through the front gates of Anaheim's Disneyland Park, the statement is spot on.
Wandering up Main Street USA, the central thoroughfare at the world-famous theme park, one of the first things we see is Sleeping Beauty's castle. It looms before us like a
Still Returning After 36 Years
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Dateline: September 3, 2012
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Having first visited Disneyland as a 2-year-old, Fairfax journalist James Croot reflects after his recent sixth visit.
"To all who come to this happy place: Welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savour the challenge and promise of the future."
Walter E Disney's words when he opened his theme park in
California vs. Paris: The Treehouses
Dateline: June 1, 2012
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Source: MickeyMousePark.com
This month, I shall be comparing the treehouses found in the Disneyland parks closest to my heart (California and Paris).
Both treehouses can be found in Adventureland and are walk-around attractions with a set path to follow. They both feature beautiful views (including of their parks' respective Indiana Jones attractions), hand-painted leafs and more steps than
California vs. Paris: Adventureland
Dateline: March 29, 2012
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Source: MickeyMousePark.com
This month, I shall be comparing the Adventurelands found in the two Disneyland parks closest to my heart (California and Paris).
Standing in front of the castle, with your back to Main Street, U.S.A./World Bazaar, the first land you encounter clockwise in four of the five Magic Kingdoms is Adventureland. Internet rumors abound that in Shanghai, Adventureland will
Reflections On My Trip To Disneyland
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Dateline: October 12, 2011
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I was a little worried about our trip to Disneyland, which took place last week.
Last time I went with my older son, then 4 years old, and misjudged the scariness of Pirates of the Caribbean by a factor of about 10. He didn't want to go on rides after that, pegged me as a complete liar (it was going to happen some time ) and stayed in the fetal position for the
3 Disney Attractions Temporarily Closing
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Dateline: August 2, 2011
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Even at the Magic Kingdom, maintenance is a must.
Two Disneyland attractions are closed through August, a third will close at the end of the month and visitors to neighboring Disney California Adventure will have to slip into that park a little differently for a bit to allow a massive improvement effort to continue along.
The Matterhorn Bobsleds the popular,
A 6-Year-Old's First Visit To Disneyland Hits Some Attractions, Misses Others
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Dateline: November 14, 2010
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You can't do it all, and truth be told, a child doesn't miss what she doesn't know about. A look back at what we saw and did -- and didn't do -- in one day.
Don't miss the Toontown roller coaster, somebody said. Don't bother with Toontown, somebody else said. Don't risk the Matterhorn with a first-grader, somebody said. Don't miss the Matterhorn with a first-grader,
Cool Clear Water Water
Dateline: June 5, 2010
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My how time fly's, seems like yesterday I was asking about when the Rivers of America would be filled again. I never like to visit the park when any of the water is not working. It even bummed me out during the renovation of It's a Small World when I saw the canals were dry. I know, weird eh? Yeah that's me; the water kind of calms me down. Those of you that
A Magical Experience Takes Flight
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Dateline: December 12, 2009
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It was as if Tinker Bell flew in from Neverland and sprinkled some of her fairy dust as pure magic occurred for some very special kids Thursday.
Eyes sparkled and smiles beamed while 81 children with life-threatening illnesses and severe physicial disabilities explored Disneyland. And when Dreamlift came to a close, they had forever touched the hearts of those who
Disneyland's Hidden Treats
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Dateline: November 30, 2009
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Since 1955, Disneyland has entertained guests of all ages with a mixture of rides, attractions and performances... but some of the most fun aspects of the park aren't necessarily well-known or easily seen by everyone (unless you're an avid visitor, hardcore fanatic, or trivia buff.)
There are countless little in-jokes, fun facts and visual hide-and-seeks around the
Will I Love Disneyland As Much As Disneyworld?
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Dateline: November 12, 2008
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Some years ago, we took our two young boys to Disneyworld in Florida. They are grown up and my wife and I are going to California next year. Should we visit Disneyland, or is it a squib after the Florida park?
It's true that the Disneyland complex in Anaheim is smaller than the newer Disneyworld in Orlando, even the iconic Disneyland Castle and the peaks of Big
Bruce Gordon 56 Helped Create Disney Attractions
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Dateline: November 8, 2007
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Bruce Gordon, a formerlongtime Disney Imagineer who was involved in the creation of numerous Disney theme park attractions around the world and wrote or co-wrote an array of Disney-related books, has died. He was 56.
Gordon died at his home in Glendale on Tuesday, a Disney spokesman said. The cause of death has yet to be determined.
A Disneyland fan since he
Disneyland From A to Z
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Dateline: January 31, 2006
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A recent four-night stay at Disneyland proves that this rich, glorious theme park, celebrating its 50th anniversary from now until 2007, is best enjoyed as a planned excursion, not as a whim.
Begin with Birnbaum's, an indispensable annual paperback that's available for around twelve dollars. The goal-oriented guide should be read by every visitor to insure unit
A Considerable Town
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Dateline: May 13, 2005
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Source: Los Angeles Weekly
Pam Wells has been to Disneyland, she estimates, 50 times in her 43 years. In fact, she's going again this weekend, for her 44th birthday. She can still remember being too excited to sleep the night before a Disneyland outing. And she can list all the places you used to be able to make out and/or smoke pot (Monsanto, the Sky Buckets) back in her teenage days. She talks of
Disneyland Turning 50
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Dateline: September 26, 2004
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Here's the deal with Disneyland. The two women ahead of me in line were Elizabeth and Lexi, twins fromWinnetka, Ill. Elizabeth is a communications and political science major at the University of Southern California. Lexi is a philosophy major atYale.
They knew the words to ''We Can Fly,'' a song from Walt Disney's ''PeterPan.'' It's the song the chorus sings when
Disney's Rivers Of America All Dried Up
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Dateline: January 22, 2003
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Many guests are disappointed to find access to Tom Sawyer Island temporarily cut off.
Hard to say what the toaster was doing at the bottom of Disneyland's Rivers of America.
Sure, the cameras, beepers and video recorders make sense. But not the toaster. Or the full bottle of rum. The Rivers of America, which wrap around Tom Sawyer Island and hide underwater
Disneyland In One Day
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Dateline: March 1, 2000
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The First Hint that my mission will be daunting: I tell the cast member in Guest Relations the title of the article I'm researching, and she starts to giggle. Disneyland in a day? Who am I kidding? "It might be a little hard," she says, handing me my tickets, "to do it all in a day."
Disneyland has its own special feel, and nostalgia is only part of it. Yes, it's
Tarzan's Treehouse
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Dateline: June 1, 1999
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A Disneyland landmark welcomes new tenants this July, when the 70-foot-tall tree that once housed the Swiss Family Treehouse reopens with a Tarzan theme. Visit the home of the Lord of the Jungle by scaling a staircase made of items salvaged from a shipwreck, then crossing a rickety suspension bridge. Nestled high among the leaves, vine-covered huts are filled with the
