5 Lightning Lane Attractions Closing In January For Refurbishment
Dateline: December 20, 2022
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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
Disneyland Extends Haunted Mansion Holiday Run 3 Weeks
Dateline: December 19, 2022
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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.
7 Unusual Things You Did Not Know About Disneyland At The Holidays
Dateline: November 17, 2022
Status: Current
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If Disneyland uncovers your inner child during the summer months, you've got to see the resort when the holiday season rolls around. From icicles draping the spires of Sleeping Beauty Castle to hand-pulled candy canes, the entire Disneyland Resort is a remarkably festive place to celebrate the winter holidays.
With this year's celebrations running from
Guided Tours Return With New Options
Dateline: October 5, 2022
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Disney Parks announced that guided tours are returning to the Disneyland Resort after operations were temporarily suspended.
Two new tours, “Walt 's Main Street Story” and “Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort,” are available for guests to book through the Disneyland website.
The “Walt 's Main Street Story” guided tour will allow guests to go
A Guide To Fireworks
Dateline: September 30, 2022
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Disneyland fireworks are a spectacular way to end your night at the Happiest Place on Earth. There 's nothing quite like seeing Tinkerbell fly through the sky and sprinkle the air with her pixie dust.
Read on for an overview of Disneyland fireworks shows, where to view them, and how to stake out a great spot on your next visit!
Fireworks
Does It Pass The Smell Test Rides Ranked By Their Scents
Dateline: December 31, 2021
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In an era when social media has made everyone with an annual pass a theme park influencer, it seems like we 've got rankings of every Disneyland ride, wait time, snack, souvenir and entertainment offering. But no one is talking about one of the most crucial elements to the park experience: the smell. Walt Disney himself knew that scents were important to forming positive
Its A Small World Closes Again Due To Suspicious Water
Dateline: December 11, 2021
Status: Current
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Ah, the smell of Disney water.
It 's something many Disney Guests look forward to - the unique and nostalgic smell of Disney 's H20 on attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean and Jungle Cruise.
But this famous water is also home to some dirty secrets, dirtiness which has recently closed down the fan-favorite “it 's a small world” attraction in
Its A Small World Returns After Flood Threatens To Ruin The Holiday Tradition
Dateline: December 8, 2021
Status: Current
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The familiar strains of the earworm theme song of It 's a Small World are once again playing in the beloved classic Disneyland attraction after a flood threatened to ruin the holiday tradition this year.
It 's a Small World reopened at Disneyland after all-hands effort to restore the attraction in time for the holidays following a flood that shuttered the
Crews Work 24 7 To Reopen Its A Small World After The Flood
Dateline: December 2, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
It took a small village of more than 20 Disneyland departments to repair and reopen It 's a Small World in time for Christmas after a flood threatened to shutter the classic boat ride for the entire holiday season.
It 's a Small World is expected to reopen next week, according to Disneyland officials. Disneyland began testing Small World boats along the water
Its A Small World Flood May Be Much Worse Than Expected
Dateline: November 18, 2021
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
Disney 's “it 's a small world” is one of the most iconic attractions found in Disney Parks. At Disneyland Resort, Disney goes all out for the holidays with a special “it 's a small world” holiday overlay. Unfortunately, it is sounding like the previously reported flood may be much worse than expected. The holidays may not come to “it 's a small world” after all!
A Guide To Old And New Holiday Traditions
Dateline: November 15, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange Coast
In its first holiday season since the COVID shutdown, Disneyland celebrates the return of beloved traditions and introduces new ways to make memories with live entertainment, festive foods, themed merchandise, wintertime decor, new characters, and more.
Merry Traditions
Guests are invited to experience the return of “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade
Its A Small World Floods Holiday Opening Delayed
Dateline: November 11, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Flooding that occurred during the process of refilling the flume on It 's a Small World will delay the reopening of the classic boat ride as Disneyland prepares to kick off the winter holiday season and launch the new Merriest Nites after hours event.
It 's a Small World experienced some flooding that affected machinery used to operate the attraction during
For The First Time Disneyland To Host Separate Ticket After Hours Christmas Holiday Event For 165 Dollars
Dateline: September 10, 2021
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For the first time in its history, Disneyland Resort will follow its sister property in Florida and host a limited capacity, separate ticket Christmas season after-hours event this winter.
For $165 per person, visitors to the Disney Merriest Nites at Disneyland can enjoy a special performance of a Christmas Fantasy Parade, enjoy a new "Frozen"- themed party
Dates For Christmas Parades Fireworks And Food Fest
Dateline: September 1, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland is already making plans for the Christmas season with giant ornaments, faux snow and holiday music even before Labor Day Weekend brings an unofficial end to summer and we put away our bathing suits, sunscreen and beach chairs for another year.
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will kick off the Christmas holiday season on Nov. 12 with a
When Will Close And Reopen Haunted Mansion For Holiday Makeover
Dateline: July 16, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Haunted Mansion fans have a month to jump on the classic version of the Disneyland dark ride before the beloved 1969 attraction goes down for a few weeks to get ready for the Halloween and Christmas holiday seasons.
The Haunted Mansion will be closed for refurbishment from Aug. 16 to Sept. 2 to transform the dark ride with “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
Events And Attractions Coming In 2020
Dateline: January 14, 2020
Status: Current
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Walt Disney famously said that Disneyland would never be finished as long as there was imagination. Clearly, there has been no lack of imagination, as the California theme park, and the many Disney Parks that followed it, have continued to update and change over time. This means that even if you visit a place like Disneyland Resort every year, there will almost always be
Its A Small World Holiday Inside The After Hours Annual Passholder Event
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Dateline: December 20, 2019
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From November 18th through the 22nd, the Disneyland Resort offered a special opportunity for the holiday season as they allowed annual passholders to spend some time after-hours at a classic attraction in Disneyland. Just minutes after park closing, the area in front of “it 's a small world” Holiday boasted a large crowd of eager APs, looking to take advantage of two
Secret Way Disneyland Transforms Into The Merriest Place On Earth For Christmas
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Dateline: December 1, 2019
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Even on the average day, Disney is "the Happiest Place on Earth." Once Main Street gets the Christmas treatment - twinkle lights, poinsettias, and snowy accents - Disneyland truly becomes the "Merriest Place on Earth." But how does all that magic happen?
Well, Disneyland Resort Enhancement Manager Dawn Keehne and the 10-person Holiday Services Team have been
Holiday Spectacular 11 Must See Attractions
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Dateline: November 10, 2019
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It 's hard to believe, but the winter holidays were once the slow season at Disneyland, back when people spent their weekends shopping instead of heading to a theme park. Those days are long gone, thanks to the resort 's over-the-top holiday decorations and entertainment. With a holiday season that extends from early November through Jan. 6, the decked-out Disneyland and
What To Know About Holiday Landscaping
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Dateline: November 6, 2019
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As thousands of people flood into the Disneyland Resort to enjoy the holiday decorations, it 's hard to remember that this was once considered the slow season - a time when people were too busy shopping and cooking to think about theme parks.
But that was before the company made a massive investment in holiday fun, including over-the-top lighting and
What 3 New Scents Were Add To Its A Small World For The Holidays You Will Never Guess Them All
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Dateline: November 4, 2019
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Disneyland will add three new scents to the classic It 's a Small World attraction for the holidays this year that will join two aromas from past seasons that have helped make the leisurely meandering boat journey around the world smell more authentic and immersive.
The holiday version of the beloved boat ride celebrating the children of the world returns
Fa La La It Is A Holidaytime Reveal
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Dateline: July 29, 2019
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It's always a little Christmassy inside Disneyland park, whatever date the calendar reads, thanks to The Happiest Place on Earth's devotion to nostalgic details, old-timey tunes, green trees everywhere, and costumes galore.
Which means this: When the yuletide season actually arrives, the Anaheim destination goes the distance on delighting guests, from
Holiday Happenings At Disneyland
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Dateline: December 27, 2018
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Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park are both in the forefront of theme park holiday activities, with new attractions, new decor, and inclusive events celebrating a wide range of seasonal experiences.
At Disneyland, the attention to detail is in its decorations, and their elaborate construction is a big part of the draw for park guests. According the Walt
Why Disneyland Is the Best Place On Earth To Celebrate The Holidays
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Dateline: December 1, 2018
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Unless you nab a ticket to the North Pole, there's no better place to celebrate winter than at Disneyland Resort. Holiday time at the parks is so much more than Christmas trees, parades and hugs from Santa Goofy - which happens to be a very real thing. Between the nightly snowfall, majestic gingerbread houses and celebrations of every seasonal holiday beyond just
Its A Small World Holiday At Disneyland Is Filled With Magical Details Heres A Closer Look
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Dateline: November 29, 2018
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Celebrate the holidays at one of Disneyland Resort's most iconic attractions as it transforms its façade and receives a festive seasonal overlay that could put any grinch in the Christmas spirit. Fantasyland's seasonal it's a small world Holiday offers season's greetings from more than 300 children around the world in addition to many smaller yuletide details that makes
It Takes A Small Army To Transform Its A Small World For The Holidays
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Dateline: November 8, 2018
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Inside an empty pool known as "The Plunge," Joe Peters and his team of Disney technicians repair scenic props, replace burned-out Christmas lights and paint dinged-up decor in a makeshift workshop as holiday decorations used during It's a Small World Holiday hang from the ceiling above.
"It's that race to the finish line every year," said Peters, the technical
Deck The Halls At Disneyland 2018 Guide To The Holidays
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Dateline: October 2, 2018
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The Happiest Place on Earth just got much merrier! The Holidays at Disneyland Resort are just around the corner, and this year will be the most magical season to date. Disneyland Resort celebrates the holidays from November 9, 2018, through January 6, 2019, providing park guests with nearly two months of holiday cheer.
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Walt Disney World vs Disneyland It’s A Small World What Is The Difference
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Dateline: February 15, 2018
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Sail around the world with one of the most famous songs ever, but do you really need to ride both?
It has one of the most recognizable songs in the entire world, and people from all parts of the globe know it, but is one "It's a Small World" better than the other? Both Walt Disney World and Disneyland have versions of their own even though the one in California is
Would Disneyland Ever Do A Christmas Overlay Based On The Horrible Star Wars Holiday Special
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Dateline: November 7, 2017
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Christmas is coming to the Disneyland Resort this weekend. Given that some theme parks kick off their annual Halloween celebrations in late August, waiting until the second week in November to start Christmas seems almost an act of restraint. But an early, pre-Thanksgiving start to the Christmas season allows Disney and other theme parks more time to lure holiday-loving
8 Tips For Celebrating The Holidays At Disneyland
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Dateline: December 6, 2016
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Get the most out of your Disneyland vacation with these insider tricks.
The holiday season truly is magical at Disneyland, bustling with special events, parties, parades, entertainment and elaborate decorations. Plus, Disneyland Resort offers special annual events, from the Festival of Holidays entertainment to the "World of Color -- Season of Light" spectacle at
Bah Humbug Disliking Disneyland Its A Small World Holiday Version
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Dateline: November 30, 2016
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Disneyland's It's a Small World Holiday debuted 20 years ago and today remains a favorite of theme park fans for its fun overlay of a classic attraction.
So of course I'm going to go full curmudgeon on it.
Complaining about It's a Small World is to writing about theme parks what the layup line is to a basketball game. It's a can't-miss warm-up that everyone else
How Disneyland Installs The Holiday Version Of Its A Small World
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Dateline: November 23, 2016
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As the Halloween season was winding down, Disneyland's famous canal boat ride, "It's a Small World," closes and goes through a transformation.
Inside the ride, a crew of 24 people is busy at work turning it into a holiday version complete with scenic Christmas trees, festive decorations and lights, lots of lights. On the outside another 11-person crew is working at
Disneyland Resort Celebrates Festival Of Holidays
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Dateline: November 8, 2016
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It's the season for celebrations as Holidays at the Disneyland Resort launches Nov. 10, inviting family and friends to make magical memories together.
This year, guests will have even more to celebrate as they discover the new Festival of Holidays, with music, dance, food and heartwarming holiday festivities inspired by cultural traditions from around the world.
Disneyland And California Adventure Start Looking To Christmas With Halloween Nearly Over
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Dateline: October 24, 2016
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As the holiday season approaches, Disney Imagineers get busy modifying some of the attractions at Disneyland for the holidays.
First up: It's a Small World. The boat ride with the infamous song is closed until Nov. 9 so lights and holiday music can be installed for its holiday overlay.
The Jungle Cruise will be closed Nov. 1-9 to be redressed as the Jingle
This Is How Disneyland Changed In The 1990s
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Dateline: July 15, 2016
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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
Changes And Closures At The Disneyland Resort
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Dateline: January 25, 2016
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The Disneyland Resort is undergoing a few changes, some temporary, others permanent.
It's A Small World is closed as its holiday overlay is removed, while the Haunted Mansion is open after its holiday overlay has already been removed.
Scrims have been erected around the Hungry Bear Restaurant at Disneyland to block views of the Rivers of America while
Disneyland Ride Review Small World For The Holidays Is Joyous
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Dateline: November 11, 2015
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The holiday version of it's a small world debuted at Disneyland in 1997.
The facade looks the same, except for the Santa Claus hat on the smiling clock. But at night, the attraction undergoes a dramatic change as thousands of colored lights illuminate the facade.
As you approach the turnstiles, the music has changed to a mix of the classic song the attraction is
How Disneyland Is Like Apple
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Dateline: January 4, 2015
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My family went to Disneyland over the Christmas holidays. The drive from San Francisco took most of a day. The park was packed to the rafters, with wait times of over an hour on many rides. My next credit card bill will probably give me a heart attack.
And you know what? We loved it. We'll almost definitely go back.
The reason? Disneyland feels like one of the
Merriest Place On Earth
Dateline: December 6, 2014
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"The Happiest Place on Earth" becomes all the more magical during the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Tinsel and garland cover almost every inch of the already beautiful park. In 2006 they had a machine that produced many tiny bubbles grouped to make snowflakes. My mother has a picture of me dancing in them, somewhere.
When the House of the Future was still there, a
Disneyland Resort Welcomes Anna And Elsa From Frozen To A Christmas Fantasy Parade For The Holidays
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Dateline: November 17, 2014
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The Happiest Place on Earth Just Gets Merrier as Anna and Elsa from Walt Disney Pictures' animated hit "Frozen" join the annual holiday celebration at the Disneyland Resort. The Holidays bring themed entertainment, sparkling decorations, delicious treats, festive traditions and holiday shopping to locations throughout the Resort.
Among the highlights of the season,
California vs. Paris: It's A Small World -- At Christmas
Dateline: January 2, 2014
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In an article for this very site, published August 2011, I discussed the it's a small world attractions in the Disneylands in Anaheim and Paris, mentioning that at "a more seasonal time of year" I would take a look at how their festive overlays compare.
For Christmas, both versions have placed a Santa hat on the Gregory S. Marinello-designed clock, but to the
Holidays At Disneyland Are Truly The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
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Dateline: December 11, 2013
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To be sure, the holiday season wasn't created by the Walt Disney Company, but the folks who encourage us to believe in magic have certainly put their stamp on "the most wonderful time of the year."
Having spent countless hours enjoying what Walt Disney World has to offer during this special time of year, we entered the Disneyland Resort recently somewhat
Disneyland And California Adventure Most Festive Place On Earth?
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Dateline: November 22, 2013
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Many people in Southern California lament that there is no distinct change of seasons and that winter holidays are lacking because there isn't any snow.
But area theme parks have everything to get even the "bah, humbug!" types in a festive mood.
For starters, there's Disneyland, "The Happiest Place on Earth," from its tall ornament-bedecked tree at the
Disneyland Holidays 2012
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Dateline: November 10, 2012
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Halloween is over and the Holiday season has arrived to Southern California .The decorations have been brought out, great meals are planned and with family and friends arriving to celebrate, there is so much left to do! Favorites are coming back and new additions to the Parks are going to be showcased with seasonal flair. During the Holiday season, it seems that
Disneyland Park Releases Dates Details Of Christmas Holiday Season
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Dateline: October 24, 2012
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Always a magical place, Disneyland Park becomes extra festive during the Christmas season. The theme park will celebrate the holiday from Nov. 12, 2012 through Jan. 6, 2013 with the return of its seasonal offerings, announced Disneyland Resort on Oct. 23.
Visiting Disneyland Park is an annual tradition for many guests who come to see the park's festive decor and
6 Disney Venues To Close Temporarily
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Dateline: September 30, 2012
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A half-dozen venues at the two local Disney parks are scheduled to temporarily close for at least part of this month.
Crews will start installing holiday decorations in It's a Small World on Oct. 22. The Disneyland ride will reopen Nov. 8 with Christmas songs, lights and other holiday decor.
Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure, Casey Jr. Circus Train and
Disney Sets Closing Date For The Magic The Memories, And You Show
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Dateline: August 22, 2012
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On Aug. 22, Disney Parks Blog announced the ending date for "The Magic, The Memories, and You." The nighttime projection show will have its last performances at Walt Disney World and Disneyland on Labor Day, Sept. 3.
"The Magic, The Memories, and You" debuted in early 2011. It features music, lights and an innovative display of park images including those of
Walking In A Winter Wonderland
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Dateline: December 20, 2011
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Having grown up in Southern California, I can't remember a time when I wasn't aware of Disneyland.
I've loved the amusement park and all things Disney since I was itty bitty. I can remember being carried out to the car while it was still dark out when I was a little girl only to wake up again at Disneyland in awe. Now as an adult, I still find the "Happiest Place on
It's A Small World Holiday Guests Lining Up At Disneyland
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Dateline: December 18, 2011
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The Disneyland tickets need to be bought to see one of the biggest holiday traditions sailing at the Happiest Place on Earth. On Sunday, the It's A Small World Holiday attraction had guests waiting over an hour to share a ride on the boats. Everyone wants to see inside where kids on displays sing about the holiday season and on Friday the lines are only bound to get
Disneyland At Christmas It's Not Just For Kids
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Dateline: December 11, 2011
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If there's a better place to immerse yourself in the Holidays than Disneyland I don't know where it could be. And that's especially true if you can stay at one of Disney's resort hotels.
Once again this year, California residents can take an easy drive to Anaheim and enter a world of lights, color, music, rides and even Christmas "snow."
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Merry Holidays At Disneyland
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Dateline: November 30, 2011
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The magic of the holiday season is made all that more magical with cheap flights to Disneyland. Disney goes all out to create a winter wonderland at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure theme parks. Expect holiday-themed attractions and parades, decadent decorations and sweet treats, and even snow at this popular sunny Anaheim, California tourist destination.
Tips For Taking The Kids To Disneyland During The Holidays
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Dateline: November 25, 2011
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Every year, Disneyland magically transforms into a winter wonderland for families to enjoy.
There are almost 700 festively-decorated trees located throughout the park, including the popular one at the beginning of Main Street. Guests can enjoy visiting Santa Claus and even get a rare opportunity to see live reindeer in Frontierland.
The holiday times at
Rain, Rain Stay Away At Least 'Til Sunday
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Dateline: November 15, 2011
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I'm counting on the rain to hold off until at least Sunday so I can get to Disneyland this weekend, the first with the park decked out for the holidays.
I want to get in there before the Thanksgiving and then Christmas crowds arrive.
If you have never been, no kidding, it's the most amazing time to go. Especially if you're like me and sometimes have a hard
Holiday Season Opens For Disneyland Today
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Dateline: November 10, 2011
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People dressed as reindeer rehearse their dance moves and work crews in cherry-pickers add lights to Sleeping Beauty Castle as the Disneyland Resort prepares for the holiday season.
Each year, Disney's theme parks, hotels and Downtown Disney undergo a transformation that begins right after the last visitor clears the gates from Disneyland's Mickey's Halloween
Mickey Mouse Gets A Toon-Themed Tree For The Holidays
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Dateline: November 7, 2011
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Mickey Mouse celebrates the holidays with a cartoon-style Christmas tree this season as new decor adds merriment to Mickey's Toontown for the 2011 holidays at Disneyland Resort. The holidays shine brightly throughout the resort from Nov. 14, 2011, through Jan. 8, 2012, as guests create memories for a lifetime.
Those holiday memories might even appear in the nightly
Six Disney Attractions Temporarily Closing
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Dateline: October 6, 2011
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Three attractions at Disney California Adventure and three at neighboring Disneyland are scheduled to close during October for holiday decorating and routine maintenance.
Disney spokesman Kevin Rafferty, Jr. said Disney California Adventure's California Screamin' is closed until Oct. 14 for routine maintenance.
California Screamin' is the only roller coaster at
California vs. Paris: It's A Small World
Dateline: August 1, 2011
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This month, in my article comparing the two Disneylands closest to my heart (California and Paris), I shall be looking at "it's a small world", the ride which according to Walt Disney Imagineering's international Ambassador Marty Sklar- has a "song [which] will drive you bananas if you hear it often enough, but from a message standpoint is a timeless attraction".
Disneyland's Splash Mountain Set To Close Until May
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Dateline: January 18, 2011
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Disneyland is set Tuesday to close Splash Mountain for about four months during a major rehabilitation project, according to the Disneyland website.
Disney usually refurbishes big rides about once every five to 10 years. Splash Mountain is next on the calendar, said John McClintock, a Disneyland Resort spokesman, earlier this month.
Crews plans to spruce up the
Graveyards At Disneyland Weird Finds At The Happiest Place On Earth
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Dateline: December 7, 2010
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You may be distracted by the holiday lights and decorations at Disneyland this time of year, but if you look closely, lots of weird secrets are waiting to be discovered all over the iconic amusement park.
Strodder told AOL News that one of his weirdest discoveries while researching Disneyland was finding out just how many graveyards are actually scattered throughout the
Disneyland Resort Puts On Its Holiday Finest
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Dateline: November 13, 2010
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It doesn't matter what holiday rolls around, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks make the season brighter with classic Disney magic and some fun and exciting surprises.
From November 12 through January 2, 2011, guests will be able to enjoy some of Disney's popular offerings as well as new holiday versions of "it's a small world" and Haunted Mansion,
Disneyland's Holiday Enchantment Opens
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Dateline: November 12, 2010
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Well, we don't know where you'll be -- possibly working away on one of those famous Candy Palace candy canes that only come out at the holidays -- but we'll be over by Snow White's Wishing Well some time after dusk.
Why? Because that's the best place to see Sleeping Beauty's Castle all dressed up for the holidays. Wait. Scratch that. That's the best place to see *the
Disney Holiday Fireworks Parade Return Friday
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Dateline: November 11, 2010
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Crowds at the Disneyland Resort are expected to thicken as the popular holiday season, including special fireworks and a parade, return Friday.
The resort's season runs through Jan. 2 with special entertainment, attraction makeovers and festive decorations.
Disney crews have been installing decorations in the parks since Halloween. Earlier this week, the snow
Disney Parks Temporarily Close 10 Rides
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Dateline: November 2, 2010
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Ten attractions at two Disney parks will be closed for refurbishments for at least part of this month.
Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin in Disneyland has among the longest closures in November. The Mickey's Toontown ride closed Sept. 20 and is set to reopen Dec. 17.
Most rides are scheduled for routine maintenance and refurbishments. The schedule is subject to
Disneyland Ride Closing For Holiday Makeover
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Dateline: October 22, 2010
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Source: Orange County Register
A Disneyland ride will shut down temporarily starting Monday to get a makeover for the park's holiday season.
The "it's a small world" ride will begin its transformation for the season, which includes thousands of lights, new costumes and festive songs. Sunday will be the last day that the ride will be open before the installation begins.
The Fantasyland
4 Reasons To Visit Disneyland At Christmas
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Dateline: December 3, 2009
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Source: Arizona Republic
Long before my husband and I had kids, we started a holiday tradition: Christmas at Disneyland and, later, California Adventure.
Not every year, of course, but we've found that late fall to early winter is the perfect time to visit. Here are four reasons.
* The weather. In our six or so visits over 15 years, cool mornings and sunny, mild afternoons have been the
Disney History President Sends Turkeys To Disneyland
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Dateline: November 21, 2009
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Source: Orange County Register
Take a look at what happened this week in Disney history:
Nov. 24, 1955: Mickey Mouse Club Circus, starring Jimmie Dodd and many of the original Mouseketeers, premieres in Fantasyland (it will become one of the shortest lived attractions at the Park, closing January 8, 1956).
Nov. 24, 1955: "Christmas Show Parade" kicks off its first holiday season at the Park
How To Survive Thanksgiving Week At Disney
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Dateline: November 20, 2009
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Source: Orange County Register
Then President George W. Bush pardoned the National Thanksgiving Turkey, who was moved to Disneyland, at a ceremony last year.
Thanksgiving week draws large crowds to the Disneyland Resort, including on turkey day, believe it or not. In fact, it's believed to be the biggest dining day of the year at Disney restaurants.
Parks will be less packed earlier in the week,
Holidays At Disneyland
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Dateline: November 4, 2009
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Source: Examiner
New Entertainment & Cherished Favorites Bring Holidays to Life at the Disneyland Resort
When it comes to celebrating the magic and sparkle of the holidays with friends and loved ones, there's no place like the Disneyland Resort from November 13, through January 3, 2010, the holidays will shine more brightly than ever.
Guests will enjoy the return of the
A Sneak Peek Inside Rehabbed It's A Small World Ride
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Dateline: February 5, 2009
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Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland's "it's a small world" opens Friday with new characters, new boats and even a new "Spirit of America" scene before the ride's grand finale.
The it's a small world ride has been virtually untouched since it initially opened in 1966. Other than routine maintenance and yearly Christmas decorations, nobody has taken time to redesign the classic ride, which is
The Merriest Of Holiday Celebrations Make Spirits Brighter Than Ever At Disneyland Resort
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Dateline: November 11, 2008
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Source: PR NewsWire
New Entertainment, Cherished Favorites, More Magic and a 'Reawakened' Sleeping Beauty Castle Bring Holidays to Life
When it comes to celebrating the magic and sparkle of the holidays, there's no place like the Disneyland Resort, the Merriest Place on Earth. From November 21 through January 4, the annual Disneyland Resort holiday celebration will be more dazzling
Abundance Of Fall Fun At Disneyland Resort As New Experiences Enhance Traditional Halloween And Holiday Seasons
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Dateline: October 2, 2008
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Source: PR NewsWire
The giant Mickey Mouse Jack-o'-Lantern and the Town Square Christmas Tree will be the symbols of celebration for their respective holidays at Disneyland this fall. But the traditional fan favorites are only the beginning as Disneyland Resort welcomes new shows and immersive experiences, along with an exciting preview of things to come at Disney's California Adventure
No Place Does Christmas Like Disneyland
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Dateline: December 16, 2007
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Source: chicoer.com
It's called the happiest place on Earth but at Christmastime, Disneyland gets a full, festive makeover. Bulking up its attractions, characters and music, Disneyland is extra special this time of year, even for frequent visitors. And through it all, Anaheim is quite weather-friendly in December, unlike much of the country.
Through Jan. 16, Sleeping Beauty's castle is
Electrosynthomagnetic Sounds And Sparkling Lights
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Dateline: December 28, 2006
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Source: Village News
It is dark. Crowds line the streets in anticipation; some have put down blankets and saved their places for over an hour. Finally, an announcement is made: "Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, Disney proudly presents our spectacular festival pageant of nighttime magic and imagination in thousands of sparkling lights and electrosynthomagnetic musical sounds - Disney's
Is Elvis In The Building?
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Dateline: November 29, 2005
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Source: o-meon.com
From a parade grand marshal who's a real turkey named Marshmallow to giant Christmas trees and Elvis sightings, both real and perhaps imagined, the holidays have arrived at The Merriest Place on Earth. And, along with nightly snow showers on Disneyland's Main Street USA has come a flurry of speculation as to what the future holds for Walt Disney's original Magic
Sleigh Bells Ring, Snow Falls and Chestnuts Roast at The Merriest Place on Earth
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Dateline: November 17, 2005
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Source: etravelblackboard.com
As its 50th Anniversary celebration continues in full swing, the Disneyland Resort has been transformed into a dazzling holiday wonderland (now through January 2) featuring an unbelievable array of spectacular entertainment, amazing decorations, festive foods and favorite adventures and attractions.
The fun is extended with expanded park hours for Disneyland and
