Announced August 15, 2015. Construction started in May 2016. Star Wars Land opened on May 31, 2019. Star Wars land, a 14-acre, $1-billion project in the northwest corner near Frontierland
Yes Disney Parks Produce A Lot Of Waste But Here Is A Peek At How They Manage It
Dateline: May 22, 2023
Status: Current
Source: USA Today
Anyone who 's seen “Peter Pan” or has heard of Tinker Bell knows about pixie dust, the mystical fairy powder that gives characters the power to fly in films. But it 's a real thing at Disney parks.
It often refers to seemingly random bits of Disney magic designed to surprise and delight guests, like an unexpected free upgrade in accommodations or small
Where To Find Coffee That Is Not Starbucks
Dateline: May 20, 2023
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
It 's 8 a.m, and you 're rope-dropping at Disneyland. Depending on how far away you live, you got up roughly three hours before getting to the gate, probably at something like 5 a.m. to make it to Disneyland 's opening moments. Even if you made coffee to drink in the car, that cup is long gone.
You walk up to Market House, the storefront on Main Street
All The Magical Attractions You Can Do That Are Not Rides
Dateline: April 17, 2023
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
Frequent Disneyland visitors will tell you that any slow season of the past is virtually non-existent today. Visitors who tire of days standing in long lines for short rides are often pushed into paying for Genie Plus, which adds even more money to an already expensive day at the park. The good news, however, is that Disneyland Resort offers plenty of attractions that
The Much Missed Restaurant Disneyland Tore Down To Build Star Wars Galaxys Edge
Dateline: April 16, 2023
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
Ask any longtime Disneyland fan which food they miss the most, and you 'll likely get one of two answers: They 'll say the McDonald 's Fry Wagon, or they 'll say Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue. When it closed, so went the only family-style table service restaurant at the resort. Nowhere on Disneyland property has offered anywhere close to the all-you-can-eat model for
How Much Can You Afford We Asked Experts How To Fix Disneyland
Dateline: April 9, 2023
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
When Disney CEO Bob Chapek was fired in November 2022, and previous CEO Bob Iger was reinstated for a temporary two-year term, fans were overjoyed. Iger was widely perceived as a beloved steward of the company 's - and Walt Disney 's - original vision. The cost-cutting, increased prices, sacrificing of quality and indefinable “loss of magic” that many complained
Hidden Peter Pan Ride Trick Is Such A Delight For Visitors
Dateline: April 6, 2023
Status: Current
Source: msn.com
With continuous innovations over the years, the Disney Parks have managed to keep their magic fresh and engaging for guests. Sometimes, though, guests get so engrossed in the big exciting changes that they overlook the special little Easter eggs scattered all over the park- and no, we're not just talking about the hidden Mickeys.
For example, did you
Toontown Officially Reopens What The Refresh Delivers For Kids And Kids At Heart
Dateline: March 19, 2023
Status: Current
Source: Los Angeles Times
Mickey 's Toontown opened at Disneyland in 1993, inspired by the wild world of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit.” But now, after a yearlong closure and refresh, Toontown is doubling down on Mickey Mouse and friends while adding patches of picnic-ready green space that get children out of the strollers and running free.
The hope is that Toontown 2.0 becomes a
20 Best Restaurants At The Disneyland Resort Ranked
Dateline: February 25, 2023
Status: Current
Source: tastingtable.com
If the Disneyland Resort is known for anything, it has to be the rides and characters. Can you imagine visiting the popular theme park without waving hello to Mickey and Minnie or touring California Adventure without taking a ride on the Incredicoaster? There's so much to do and see at the Happiest Place on Earth; it's practically impossible to do it all in one
Disneyland Rolls Back Unpopular Galaxys Edge Price Hikes From Chapek Era
Dateline: February 2, 2023
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland has quietly rolled back unpopular price hikes on already expensive lightsabers and droids in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge that were instituted during the final months of Disney 's former CEO Bob Chapek 's tenure.
Disneyland has dropped prices on the lightsaber-building experience at Savi 's Workshop from $250 to $220 and on the
8 Magical New Reasons To Visit This Year
Dateline: February 1, 2023
Status: Current
Source: thepointsguy.com
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
Downtime Up Sharply On 450 Million Dollar Rise Of The Resistance Ride Data Shows
Dateline: January 16, 2023
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland has seen downtime rise sharply on the fan-favorite Rise of the Resistance attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge as what has been hailed as the world 's best ride suffers under the weight of its own popularity, according to data released by Disney.
Ride stoppages on Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland rose from an average of 80 minutes a day
Visiting Without The Kids Here Are Some Attractions To Ride
Dateline: January 1, 2023
Status: Current
Source: newsbreak.com
Adult-only Disney days are something I regularly look forward to! There 's nothing better than strolling through with my favorite person, coffee in hand enjoying the sights and sounds of the Parks. If you are planning an adult-only Disney day, here are the best rides at Disneyland without the kids.
1. Buzz Astro
Challenge your partner to see
Rides For Adults All The Thrills And Magic
Dateline: November 30, 2022
Status: Current
Source: wdw-magazine.com
Contrary to what some believe, Disneyland is far from a glorified kiddie-land. These days, you can get just as much thrill from a day at a Disney theme park as you could at Six Flags (with a whole lot more magic)!
If you 're planning a trip to Disney but worried about getting your fix of big drops and high speeds, look no further; this complete guide to
You Can Tour Walt Disneys Apartment But Is The 160 Dollars Price Worth It
Dateline: October 31, 2022
Status: Current
Source: thepointsguy.com
While some of the millions of guests who file into the gates of Disneyland each year know little about the park beyond its rides, others are quite familiar with the extra touches hidden in plain sight. For example, some are aware that Walt Disney had an apartment located right on Main Street USA. They may also know that a lamp stays on in the window of that apartment
Something Nostalgic Something New Disneyland Blends Both With A Touch Of Pixie Dust
Dateline: October 22, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Calgary Herald
An ideal vacation often serves up a perfect fusion of experiences - some familiar, some new and others a tad bit magical.
Creating that blend isn 't always an easy task, but one destination that celebrates its classic attractions while changing with the times is Disneyland. As founder Walt Disney said decades ago, “Disneyland will never be completed. It
Resort Tickets Parking Prices Are Rising Again
Dateline: October 11, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Los Angeles Times
Prices are rising again at Disneyland and neighboring California Adventure Park by as much as 9% for single-day tickets and 11% for preferred parking.
The Anaheim resort has also increased prices by up to 25% - starting Tuesday - for the new Genie+ service, which allows visitors to skip long lines on some of the most popular attractions.
The
A Guide To Fireworks
Dateline: September 30, 2022
Status: Current
Source: wdw-magazine.com
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
How Disneylands Weather Station Helps Save Water And Keep 1000 Floral Beds Blooming
Dateline: September 14, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
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
Disneyland Cats Are Real Here Is How To See Them
Dateline: August 14, 2022
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
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.
How Disneyland Keeps Boba Fett From Bumping Into Kylo Ren In Galaxys Edge And Why It Matters
Dateline: July 13, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
The introduction of the Mandalorian, Baby Yoda and other new Star Wars characters in Galaxy 's Edge means for the first time Disneyland will be telling more than one story in Black Spire Outpost along the vast timeline of the epic science fiction saga.
The Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge themed land at the Anaheim theme park was always envisioned as a big canvas
Disneyland Has Never Been More Expensive Here Are Some Cheaper Ways To Visit
Dateline: July 3, 2022
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
Planning a trip to Disneyland has never been more expensive. Ticket prices are way up and inflation and eye-watering gas prices have made every aspect of a vacation pricier. Taking a family of four to Disneyland will never be “cheap,” but there are little ways to trim your budget to make it slightly easier to manage. We 've gathered some of our favorite tips and
23 Rides That Have Shut Down And The Surprising Reasons Why
Dateline: July 1, 2022
Status: Current
Source: insider.com
Rocket to the Moon closed and inspired several futuristic flight rides were equally unsuccessful.
Rocket to the Moon was a Disneyland opening day attraction in 1955 that placed guests in a giant rocket ship, or moonliner, standing in Tomorrowland. The futuristic simulation ride was sponsored by the now defunct airline TWA (Trans World Airline).
7 Tips For Watching The Return Of Fantasmic
Dateline: June 3, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Press-Enterprise
“Fantasmic” has returned to Disneyland after a two-year pandemic pause and an extensive reconfiguration of the waterfront viewing area that will require first-time and longtime visitors alike to adjust their strategies for watching the venerable nighttime spectacular.
Disneyland presented the return of “Fantasmic” along the Rivers of America on Thursday,
Disney Reveals New Star Wars Characters Coming To Galaxys Edge
Dateline: May 27, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Bounty hunter Boba Fett and the mercenary Fennec Shand will join the cast of characters walking around Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge at Disneyland on Saturday, May 28, Disney officials announced at Star Wars Celebration 2022 in Anaheim on Friday.
And that 's not all: Later this year, Din Djarin, also known as the Mandalorian, and Grogu, also known as “the
George Lucas Impersonator Tricks Guests
Dateline: May 5, 2022
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
May the 4th is a celebration many fans of the Star Wars franchise look forward to each year, even more so now that Disney Parks are open and more events and celebrations are making their way back to the Parks once again.
Guests often take the chance to celebrate Star Wars Day in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge at both Disney 's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney
All The Free Things You Can Get From A Hidden Star Wars Prize To A Secret Jungle Cruise Map
Dateline: April 8, 2022
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
There I was, sheepishly skulking up to the counter at the creature stall in Disneyland 's Black Spire Outpost, asking the cast member whether I, a fully formed adult, could have one of the “Star Wars” scavenger hunt books that are clearly for kids.
She kind of smirked at me as she handed it over, but in a nice way, like she could see how silly I felt and
Disneyland Adds Sparkle And Shine During Club 33 Refurbishment
Dateline: April 6, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland 's secret and private Club 33 is undergoing a monthlong refurbishment that will add “sparkle and shine” to the New Orleans Square hangout for the rich and famous ahead of the 55th anniversary of the members-only club steeped in mystique.
The Club 33 refurbishment will keep Salon Nouveau closed through April 15 - with the cocktail lounge reopening
Pirates Of The Caribbean Will Close Indefinitely In Days
Dateline: March 9, 2022
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
Guests visiting Disneyland Resort this month will be without a fan-favorite attraction after the Park indefinitely closes Pirates of the Caribbean.
Nestled in Anaheim, Southern California, Disneyland first opened decades ago in 1955. Walt Disney 's first amusement theme park brought Disney magic to the masses and has continued to provide magical vacations for
Parking Trams Return After Nearly A Year Of Walking To Parks
Dateline: February 23, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Chip and Ariel Cashion have waited nearly two years since the pandemic closure of Disneyland so they could make the parking trams their first and last ride of the day.
“We purposely waited until they were back,” Ariel Cashion said. “I make sure that we park here so that I can have my first ride on the tram.”
The Disneyland trams transporting
Elderly Guest Pushed Over Trampled As Tensions Grow
Dateline: December 12, 2021
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
Disneyland Resort AKA The Happiest Place On Earth has been entertaining Guests from all over the world ever since its grand opening in 1955. Now, over 60 years on, the Disney vacation destination has welcomed plenty of new additions like Marvel 's Avengers Campus and Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge.
The most recent development at the Disney Resort came in the form
I Have Questions About The Mickeys Toontown Update
Dateline: November 26, 2021
Status: Current
Source: attractionsmagazine.com
We recently got the news that Mickey 's Toontown in Disneyland is getting a reimagining to go along with the opening of Mickey & Minnie 's Runaway Railway. When the news first broke, I was delighted and surprised; delighted because the land could use a bit of fixing up, and surprised because I always assumed that Mickey 's Toontown would be bulldozed and become a New
Huge Crowds Flood Disneyland Guests Wait Hours As Star Wars Attraction Enacts Standby Queue
Dateline: November 22, 2021
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
Lately, we have seen some of the Disney Parks divert from virtual queues to move to a standby queue.
With Disney Genie already available at Walt Disney World Resort, moving some of the virtual queues into standby made a lot of sense, as virtual eliminated the incentive for Guests to purchase Disney Genie+ or any of the additional attraction Lightning Lane
Star Wars Space Coffee Most Unusual Drink Is One Of Its All Time Best
Dateline: September 12, 2021
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
Some people go to Disneyland because, no matter how much time passes or how many tweaks might happen to rides over the years, things will be fundamentally the same every time they return. There will always be a Disneyland Railroad blasting its whistle and always a castle, all rosy and pink, rising over Main Street.
Some people go for the exact opposite
15 Best Restaurants
Dateline: September 11, 2021
Status: Current
Source: travelandleisure.com
Uninitiated park goers might think that Disneyland is all about the iconic attractions and Mickey Mouse, but true fans know that the food is half of the fun of spending a day at the "Happiest Place on Earth." Whether you're a fan of classic snacks like churros and pretzels or you prefer the new treats popping up at Avengers Campus and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, no
For The First Time Disneyland To Host Separate Ticket After Hours Christmas Holiday Event For 165 Dollars
Dateline: September 10, 2021
Status: Current
Source: spectrumnews1.com
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
Ogas Cantina Has A Secret Menu Nobody Knows About Until Now
Dateline: August 12, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Mercury News
The wretched hive of scum and villainy at the center of Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge in Disneyland is celebrating its proprietor 's birthday with a secret menu interstellar cocktail only available to galactic travelers who know to ask.
Oga 's Cantina at the Anaheim theme park is offering a special off-menu Moscow Mule cocktail in honor of Oga 's birthday
How Star Tours Saved Disneyland At A Low Point In The Park History
Dateline: July 20, 2021
Status: Current
Source: sbsun.com
Disneyland was struggling for new ride ideas in the 1980s after a slate of mediocre Disney films when Walt Disney Imagineering turned to Star Wars creator George Lucas for a boost of creative inspiration that would eventually lead to Star Tours coming to Tomorrowland.
“I wanted to have an involvement in Tomorrowland,” Lucas said in a new Disney+ series. “I
Your Dairy Free Guide To Food And Dining At The Parks
Dateline: July 13, 2021
Status: Current
Source: godairyfree.org
Disney World is an iconic spot for allergic travelers, but what about Disneyland? It doesn 't get as much coverage, and the options aren 't quite as prolific, but Disneyland in Anaheim, California can still be a great dairy-free vacation. This quick guide covers the dairy-free food to look for in each section of Disneyland Park, California Adventure, Downtown Disney, and
A Ton Of Breakfast Items Are Back
Dateline: July 1, 2021
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
When Disneyland reopened after its historic 412-day closure, there were a lot of things that were unavailable - including a number of restaurants that remained closed. One of the biggest things that Disneyland Guests were unable to get was breakfast. There are several Starbucks locations on the property, but Guests wanting to eat there had incredibly long wait
Which COVID Era Changes Will Stay Which Will Go
Dateline: June 21, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Los Angeles Times
The prepandemic version of Disneyland might be gone forever.
California lifted most of its coronavirus safety restrictions last week, and the parks at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim are continuing to reopen in phases - but a handful of the COVID-era changes are going to stick.
“I don 't want to say we are going to go back to the way it was,”
Guess What Is Back At Galaxys Edge
Dateline: June 17, 2021
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
Right before the pandemic hit our world and Disneyland Resort was forced to close, I was able to snag a very popular souvenir that Disney and Star Wars fans could only find at Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge (although they were seen once in a supermarket).
After the grand reopening of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure on April 30, we reported that Disney
From Face Masks To Theme Park Reservations Here Is What Parkgoers Can Expect
Dateline: June 15, 2021
Status: Current
Source: nbclosangeles.com
To align with the reopening of California's economy on June 15, Disneyland Resort on Monday announced some relaxed Covid-19 restrictions for guests.
Following a yearlong closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Anaheim theme park reopened to California residents at a limited capacity on April 30. On Tuesday, the park welcomed out-of-state guests for
11 Disneyland Restaurants And Food Stands Set Reopening Dates Including A Fan Favorite Treat
Dateline: June 9, 2021
Status: Current
Source: sbsun.com
Smugglers, bounty hunters and intergalactic travelers bound for Batuu will soon be able to sip Fuzzy Tauntauns, Jedi Mind Tricks and Dagobah Slug Slingers at Oga 's Cantina in Disneyland after a 15-month coronavirus closure of the Galaxy 's Edge hive of scum and villainy.
UPDATED: Disneyland announces reopening dates for more restaurants and food stands -
How Disneyland Changed Rise Of The Resistance Because Of The Pandemic
Dateline: May 18, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Riding Rise of the Resistance has changed now that Disneyland has removed experiences to make the wildly popular Star Wars attraction shorter, installed safety measures to keep riders socially distanced and tweaked the virtual queue system to spread out demand.
Disneyland was forced to modify the Rise of the Resistance attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge
What Is Happening With The Matterhorn
Dateline: May 13, 2021
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
Disneyland fans all across the world were emotional (and for good reason) on April 30 as Disneyland finally reopened. Many Guests entered Disneyland Park early and were able to enjoy Disney attractions after waiting for over a year. The Disney life was good again, but some Disney rides including our beloved Matterhorn Bobsleds were still closed and undergoing
Blue Bayou Restaurant To Reopen May 27 With Alcohol On Its Menu
Dateline: May 11, 2021
Status: Current
Source: abc7
More restaurants are reopening this month inside of Disneyland, Disney California Adventure and Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disney Parks Blog announced Monday.
The Blue Bayou Restaurant in Disneyland is set to reopen May 27. The restaurant will offer alcohol for the first time with beer, wine and Hurricane cocktails being added to the
Disneyland Tests Virtual Queue With Indiana Jones Adventure Ride
Dateline: May 10, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland plans to test a virtual queue on Indiana Jones Adventure as the Anaheim theme park tries to reduce the length of the socially distanced standby queue for the popular Adventureland attraction.
Disneyland will begin testing the Indiana Jones Adventure virtual queue on Tuesday, May 11 as a temporary measure to alleviate foot traffic pinch points in
In A Galaxy Far Far Away Star Wars Fans Are Going To Find A Different Galaxys Edge
Dateline: May 4, 2021
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
On May the Fourth, thousands of Star Wars fans will fill Disneyland to celebrate the unofficial holiday that 's a play on the franchise 's iconic line, “may the force be with you.” They 'll be there to experience Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge, the land that opened just under two years ago in Disneyland Park, that creates the feeling of being on the distant planet Batuu.
Employee Previews Offer First Look Inside Soon To Reopen Park
Dateline: April 28, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
It only seems appropriate that the first visitors to step foot inside Disneyland and Disney California Adventure after the coronavirus closures that shuttered the Anaheim theme parks for more than a year would be some of its 15,000 cast members, Disney parlance for employees.
“It was honestly so great to spend a full day back at Disneyland after well over a
Disneys Imagination Soars Again
Dateline: April 25, 2021
Status: Current
Source: newspress.com
Magical touches added before the reopening of Disneyland, Disney California Adventure
After the longest closure in its 66-year history, Disneyland will reopen Friday with magical changes to one of its original rides.
In Fantasyland, Snow White 's Scary Adventures has been reimagined as Snow White 's Enchanted Wish.
Visitors will see
3 Unused Star Wars Ride Concepts Dreamed Up By Imagineering For Galaxys Edge
Dateline: April 23, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Walt Disney Imagineering dreamed up three attraction concepts for Galaxy 's Edge at Disneyland and Disney 's Hollywood Studios that never made the leap from the drawing board to the theme park, according to a new book on the art of the twin Star Wars lands.
The new “The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge” coffee table book publishing on Tuesday, April 27
How Costumed Characters Will Interact With Guests After The Park Reopens
Dateline: April 9, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland will change the familiar meet-and-greet photo opportunities with princesses, superheroes and villains to socially distanced wave-and-play impromptu moments when the Anaheim theme parks return after a yearlong coronavirus closure.
New physical distancing rules will mean that theme park visitors won 't be able to hug Mickey Mouse, high-five Goofy or
How Rides Will Change Under COVID19 State Guidelines
Dateline: March 24, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Riding on Space Mountain, soaring on Dumbo the Flying Elephant or journeying into the Haunted Mansion will be a far different experience for Disneyland visitors in the age of coronavirus.
An in-depth set of state guidelines provide California theme parks with a roadmap for reopening rides and attractions following more than a year of coronavirus
A Special Kind Of Weird
Dateline: February 16, 2021
Status: Current
Source: MickeyMousePark.com
Howard Johnson 's Anaheim branch hotel is less than half a mile from the Disneyland Resort, a roughly 8 minute walk. The hotel also has a webcam pointing at various spots at the Resort. The main spots are in Disneyland, with the Matterhorn acting as Sleeping Beauty Castle, so to speak, having the whole mountain and a zoom in on one of the Bobsleds. The mountain is
Complete Guide To Disney Droid Depot
Dateline: December 10, 2020
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
Calling all Star Wars fans! If you are heading to Walt Disney World or Disneyland on your next family vacation, you won 't want to miss your opportunity of building your very own droid in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge!
Droid Depot, located in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge at Disney 's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort and in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge at
4 Ways Technology Powers The Disneyland Metaverse
Dateline: November 18, 2020
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
A day at Disneyland in the very near future will be filled with a slew of behind-the-scenes technology that will help place your lunch order, arrange a meeting with your favorite character and change your ride itinerary as part of the Disney theme park “metaverse.”
What is the Disney theme park metaverse?
“It all starts with having a connected
Imagineering And Lucasfilm Dreamed Up 2 Different Star Wars Lands For Disneyland And Disney World
Dateline: November 11, 2020
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Walt Disney Imagineering and Lucasfilm created virtually identical versions of Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge at Disneyland and Disney World, but the twin themed lands weren 't always going to be exactly alike.
Imagineering portfolio executives Scott Trowbridge and Robin Reardon discussed the evolution of the two Star Wars lands during a case study webcast
How Disneyland Stayed Dry For Almost 65 Years
Dateline: August 15, 2020
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
In 2019 Disneyland made headline news around the world with one simple change: For the first time in the Southern California park 's 64-year history, it would serve alcoholic beverages to the general public.
Disneyland 's prohibition was part of the original design, a mandate by none other than its creator, Walt Disney. A year following the park 's opening,
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
Why 1 Billion Dollar Star Wars Land Is Not A Bust Despite Flat Attendance
Dateline: July 20, 2020
Status: Current
Source: marinij.com
The old adage of “if you build it, they will come” didn 't pan out for Disneyland with the debut of the $1 billion Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge as attendance at the Anaheim theme park remained flat in 2019.
But while on the surface it may seem like Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge was a bust, if you dig a little deeper you 'll realize that keeping attendance flat
Ogas Cantina In Galaxys Edge Named One Of Americas Best Bars
Dateline: July 18, 2020
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
While the opening of Galaxy 's Edge at both Disneyland and Disney 's Hollywood Studios may have split some Star Wars fans down the middle, one thing every fan seemed to agree on was that Oga 's Cantina was a pure delight for any fan.
Now it would seem the bar is being recognized for its greatness as Esquire recently included it on its yearly list of the best
How Galaxys Edge Fits Into The Star Wars Universe
Dateline: July 11, 2020
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
A new book from Lucasfilm and Walt Disney Imagineering explains how the Star Wars planet at the heart of the Galaxy 's Edge themed land in Disneyland fits into the vast universe of a galaxy far, far away.
The new “Traveler 's Guide to Batuu” serves as an in-world travel guide to the Black Spire Outpost village on the Star Wars planet of Batuu, the setting for
Why Splash Mountain Redesign Should Mean An Even Bigger Change In The Park
Dateline: June 30, 2020
Status: Current
Source: cinemablend.com
It has been a wild ride worthy of a Disneyland attraction. After a groundswell of support built up for the idea of re-theming Splash Mountain at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, Disney responded by announcing that the parks would do exactly that. While no timeline has been given, both parks' Splash Mountain rides will be replacing the existing Song of the South
Will Critter Country Be Gone Soon
Dateline: June 28, 2020
Status: Current
Source: parksavers.com
Disney recently announced that they will be retheming Splash Mountain at Disneyland and Walt Disney World to Princess and the Frog featuring Tiana and her friends. Along with this announcement, Disney said that the reimagined attraction will join New Orleans Square at Disneyland.
This land, found only at Disneyland in California, is currently home to Pirates
Do You Remember These Old Attractions At Disneyland And DCA
Dateline: June 23, 2020
Status: Current
Source: thekingdominsider.com
Disneyland has been my second home since I was a little girl. So many things have changed in both parks over the years and I think about old attractions quite often as they are part of my childhood memories. One of the great things about Disney that separates them from other theme parks is that they are consistently changing and ever evolving. Walt Disney once said,
Postpones After Hours Star Wars Nite Tied To Canceled Star Wars Celebration
Dateline: June 15, 2020
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland has postponed a Star Wars Nite after-hours party that would have taken over parts of Tomorrowland and Galaxy 's Edge with galactic dance floors, interstellar cocktails and a fireworks spectacular themed to a galaxy far, far away.
The now-postponed separate-admission Disneyland After Dark event scheduled for Aug. 27 was tied to the just-canceled
America Needs A Lesson From Project Stardust
Dateline: June 2, 2020
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Almost everyone gets to a point in their lives when they realize that they need to make some changes. Maybe it 's a better diet, a new job or thinking more carefully about how they treat other people.
Businesses are no different. The market changes, and businesses must to adapt to survive. A little over a year ago, Disneyland invited me out to tour the park
Star Wars Galaxys Edge Almost Included Endor And Tatooine
Dateline: May 1, 2020
Status: Current
Source: deseretnews.com
Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge was originally going to have a much different look.
Former Vice President of Walt Disney World Dan Cockerell recently confirmed in an interview with WDW Radio that the Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge land at Disneyland and Walt Disney World originally had plans to represent planets from the movies.
Right now, the park takes
Visitors Savor Final Day Before Closure For Virus
Dateline: March 13, 2020
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The trip to Disneyland was a special vacation for a 4-year-old girl and her three cousins from Mexico - one that her parents couldn't wait to take. It was a short freeway drive for a pair of former high school sweethearts who headed over to the theme park whenever they could get a few hours away.
Both groups were among the thousands of visitors who crammed
Rise Of Resistance 5 Things You Need To Know Before Getting On The Star Wars Ride
Dateline: February 25, 2020
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Remember the good ol' days when Disney fans could just get in line for a ride and then... ride it? Fine, you still do this all around the park. But I know why you're here. You're hoping to get on Disneyland 's hottest new attraction, Rise of Resistance, which is located at its own Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge? Well, that 's going to take a bit of strategy. It 's
Rise Of The Resistance Will Not Be Open During Star Wars Nite
Dateline: February 20, 2020
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland plans to bring down the wildly popular new Rise of the Resistance attraction for routine overnight maintenance during an after-hours Star Wars Nite event while the Star Wars Celebration fan conference is taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center.
The Disneyland website notes that the new 20-minute-long trackless dark ride will be unavailable
Should Disneys 109 Dollar Star Wars Night Include Rides On Rise Of The Resistance
Dateline: February 19, 2020
Status: Current
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Disney just announced that tickets are on sale for the newest Disney After Dark event - a Star Wars -themed evening. But should the over-$100 price tag include rides on the newest state-of-the-art attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance?
Disnyland 's after hours event - Star Wars Nite - takes place later this summer, and already it has created a lot of
The Problem With Star Tours In A Galaxys Edge World
Dateline: February 19, 2020
Status: Current
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I remember riding Star Tours as a child. It must have been 1999 or so. It was my first taste of what a Star Wars ride could be. Sitting on a makeshift starship. Watching the action of a Star Wars battle unfold before your eyes. It was well worth every moment of it. I still remember how excited I felt about that ride.
Fast forward to 2020 and my thoughts could
Rise Of The Resistance Fills Up Fast Why You May Still Score A Seat
Dateline: February 14, 2020
Status: Current
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For the last few weeks, Disneyland has opened each day with a hush falling over the early-morning crowd as visitors tap on their smartphones to access a virtual queuing system in hopes of getting on the park 's newest attraction, Rise of the Resistance.
Within minutes after the queuing system begins to accept reservations, the ride reaches capacity for the
Disneyland Raises Maxpass Prices 33 As Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run Joins Fastpass Lineup
Dateline: February 11, 2020
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland raised prices on the MaxPass mobile app 33% as the Anaheim theme park announced that the new Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge will soon join the lineup of rides on the FastPass system.
The cost to use Disney 's digital MaxPass system, which lets visitors book FastPass attraction times via a mobile app, will
Spicy Milk Is Out Of This Galaxy
Dateline: January 31, 2020
Status: Current
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FLYING THE MILLENNIUM FALCON... through a space field that's absolutely crowded with huge asteroids? It's an experience that can really build up a person's thirst. As can dealing with a throng of testy droids, or a broken Landspeeder, or any of the issues a member of the Resistance regularly has to face. But there are ways to find a bit of refreshment, the sort
When Will Disneyland Open The Fastpass Line For Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run
Dateline: January 24, 2020
Status: Current
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Now that Disney 's Hollywood Studios in Florida has announced plans to open the FastPass lane on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run it begs the obvious question: When will Disneyland do the same thing?
Star Wars fans planning a trip to Batuu East on or after Feb. 19 can now make FastPass reservations to fly the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy through the My
Rise Of The Resistance Suffers Multiple Breakdowns Guests Learn What To Expect
Dateline: January 19, 2020
Status: Current
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Guests visiting Disneyland with the hopes of riding the all-new Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction will face delays and disappointments once again. After another frustratingly fast fill-up of its virtual queue, the attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge reportedly broke down multiple times in the span of three hours today, January 19, and we are beginning to
45 Surprising Secrets About Disneyland
Dateline: January 15, 2020
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It's been 45 years since Disney Parks first took intrepid thrill seekers into the darkest corners of outer space.
We're talking, of course, about Space Mountain.
And while it's true that the iconic indoor roller coaster opened first at Walt Disney World in Florida on January 15, 1975, did you know that it was first dreamed up, at the
A Guest Literally Pulled The Sword Excalibur From The Stone
Dateline: January 14, 2020
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Legend tells of the Sword in the Stone, a weapon that can only be pulled from its resting place by the new king. For decades that sword has rested in front of King Arthur's Carousel at Disneyland, and now, it appears we have a new leader, because somebody apparently pulled the sword from the stone.
A few days ago the sword, which sits in front of the
Events And Attractions Coming In 2020
Dateline: January 14, 2020
Status: Current
Source: cinemablend.com
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
Test And Adjust Team Fine Tunes Rise Of The Resistance For First Riders In Star Wars Galaxys Edge
Dateline: January 13, 2020
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
The first time Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge attractions senior leader Garett Heffner stepped foot in Disneyland 's new Rise of the Resistance he found himself in a massive Star Destroyer hangar staring at a 100-foot-wide space window.
“It was still very much under construction and I just was in awe of the fact that this was just part of the queue,” said Heffner,
How To Snag A Spot In The Virtual Queue For Rise Of The Resistance At Star Wars Galaxys Edge
Dateline: January 10, 2020
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
You 're going to have to get up awful early in the morning if you want to ride the new Rise of the Resistance when the highly-anticipated Disneyland attraction opens in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge.
Disneyland visitors will be able to snap up “boarding group” spots in a virtual queue for Rise of the Resistance as soon as the Anaheim theme park opens each
How To Spend 1 Day So You Make The Most Of It
Dateline: January 9, 2020
Status: Current
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From the rides in every land to the endless Insta-worthy food options to the colorful backdrops for pics, there's so much you want to do at Disneyland. Unfortunately, you only have one day to experience all the fun. Before you start stressing out trying to map your way around the park, take a deep breath and let your fairy godmother help you out. As someone who has
Price Hikes Coming In 2020 What To Know
Dateline: January 2, 2020
Status: Current
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The start of a new year likely heralds another round of price hikes for would-be ticket buyers at California 's Disneyland Resort, if recent history is any indication.
The Walt Disney Company announces pricing information for park tickets in the early months of each year. While the price hikes were traditionally announced in February, last year 's increase
18 Disneyland Attractions Parades And Fireworks Shows That Closed This Decade
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Dateline: December 26, 2019
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Walt Disney famously said that Disneyland would never be complete as long as there was imagination left in the world and that adage held true during the past decade as a host of attractions departed for Yesterland.
Let 's take a chronological look at 18 Disneyland attractions, parades and fireworks shows that closed in the 2010s to make way for new or updated
R2 D2 Roams Freely Around Star Wars Galaxys Edge In Play Tests
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Dateline: December 24, 2019
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A familiar blue and white astromech unit roamed freely around Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge speaking droid and marvelling at the Millennium Falcon as surprised Disneyland visitors snapped photographs.
The “play tests” with R2-D2 in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge are part of an ongoing innovation process looking at new ways for guests to experience Disney parks,
Classic Space Mountain Coaster To Return Soon After Removing Star Wars Overlay
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Dateline: December 21, 2019
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A fleet of X-Wings, TIE fighters and Star Destroyers will soon be departing Hyperspace Mountain as the often-extended limited-time run of the Star Wars overlay on the Tomorrowland roller coaster finally comes to an end.
Hyperspace Mountain will close on Jan. 7 to remove the Star Wars overlay from the indoor roller coaster, Disneyland officials said. The
Review Star Tours Realizes Promise Of Screen Based Rides With New Rise Of Skywalker Scenes
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Dateline: December 20, 2019
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The newly updated Star Tours attraction at Disneyland fully realizes the promise of digital screen-based attractions with a pair of spectacular new scenes based on “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” just as the final film in the epic space opera saga hits movie theaters.
Riders aboard Starspeeder 1000 spaceships surf massive waves on the Star Wars ocean moon
Diver Finds Lost Wedding Rings Tossed Turkey Legs And Mysterious Sunken Head Under The Sea
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Dateline: December 19, 2019
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Disneyland diver Thomas Self has discovered a lot of strange things in the waters of the Anaheim theme park, but he 'll never forget what he found one night in the Jungle Cruise river.
Self and his fellow divers were called out to investigate a mysterious banging sound after Jungle Cruise skippers repeatedly heard something thumping on the bottom of their
When Will Star Wars Droids Roam Freely Around Galaxys Edge
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Dateline: December 17, 2019
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An orange and white maintenance droid named Jake wowed Disneyland visitors in 2017 as he roamed freely around Tomorrowland posing for photos with curious onlookers, speaking droid with Star Wars fans and even pausing for hugs from adoring kids.
Which begs the obvious question as we head into 2020: When will Jake and other autonomous droids start rolling
Disney Reveals How Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run Works
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Dateline: December 13, 2019
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Walt Disney Imagineering revealed the magic behind the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge during a new Disney+ show that was offered unprecedented behind-the-scenes access inside the new Disneyland attraction.
The sixth episode of “The Imagineering Story” docuseries on Disney+ debuting Friday, Dec. 13 shows the three-dimensional
Disneyland And Disney California Adventure Are In The Midst Of Some Of The Largest And Most Expensive Attraction Expansions In Their History
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Dateline: December 13, 2019
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The final puzzle piece of Disneyland 's Star Wars Galaxy 's Edge and a brand new land devoted to Marvel movie characters at Disney California Adventure park will highlight Disneyland Resort 's ambitious plans for 2020, the company announced this week.
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, an immersive dark ride in the recently opened 14-acre themed Galaxy 's Edge land, is
How The Rise Of The Resistance Escape Pod Works In Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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Dateline: December 13, 2019
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Walt Disney Imagineering reveals how the dramatic Rise of the Resistance escape pod sequence works during a new Disney+ show that was offered behind-the-scenes access inside the new attraction coming to Disneyland 's Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge.
The sixth episode of “The Imagineering Story” docuseries on Disney+ debuting Friday, Dec. 13 shows how the Disney
Rise Of The Resistance Why The Ride Is Opening At Disney World First Not Disneyland
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Dateline: December 4, 2019
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It was to have risen first in Disneyland, a ride so technologically advanced that it would anchor the theme park's most ambitious project since it opened in 1955.
So it is with great disappointment - to Disneyland fans in general, and to annual passholders especially - that Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will open first not in California but at Disney
9 Secrets Revealed In Rise Of The Resistance Ride Sneak Peek
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Dateline: November 29, 2019
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A slew of never-before-seen Rise of the Resistance scenes offer a sneak peek inside the new trackless dark ride coming to Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge at Disneyland and Disney 's Hollywood Studios in Florida.
Disney revealed new details from nine scenes inside the Rise of the Resistance attraction during the “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday
Which Attractions Have The Most And Least Downtime You Will Be Surprised
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Dateline: November 22, 2019
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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
Aerial Photos Show Mickey And Minnies Runaway Railway Dark Ride Construction
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Dateline: November 15, 2019
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New aerial photos of Mickey & Minnie 's Runaway Railway trackless dark ride show the initial phase of construction underway on Disney 's first theme park attraction ever dedicated to Mickey Mouse.
The Runaway Railway photos were taken Thursday, Nov. 14 by Bioreconstruct aerial photography from 3,000 feet with permission from air traffic control.
Why Disney Boss Bob Iger Suspects Star Wars Galaxys Edge Is Experiencing Delayed Visitation
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Dateline: November 11, 2019
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Another month, another day filled with Galaxy 's Edge conversations, both regarding Disney World and Disneyland. While recently there has been some major hype about the upcoming Rise of the Resistance ride, this week Disney head honcho Bob Iger brought up both the Orlando and Anaheim theme parks ' Star Wars lands in a different context, noting that “delayed visitation”
Does Disneyland Have Too Much Star Wars
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Dateline: October 15, 2019
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Can a theme park have too much of a good thing?
I vote that the answer is ‘yes, ' specifically when it comes to Star Wars at Disneyland.
Star Wars remains one of the most popular entertainment franchises in the world, tucked in between the Harry Potter Wizarding World and the industry-leading Marvel franchise, according to BoxOfficeMojo.com. Star
New Bites And 60 Day Reservations Coming To Galaxys Edge
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Dateline: October 15, 2019
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Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge at Disneyland® Resort is about to get a whole lot tastier this week! We 've got an intergalactic shipment of several new menu items flying into the Black Spire Outpost this week, and you won 't want to miss them. But first, we have some exciting news regarding the bookable Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge experiences.
Starting on Oct. 21,
Blue Bayou Restaurant Lights Up Their Menus
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Dateline: October 8, 2019
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Known for its dark atmosphere, Disneyland's Blue Bayou restaurant (the one you see from the Pirates of the Caribbean ride) has finally added tiny lights to their menus. So, next time you dine there, you can keep your cell phone where it belongs and order food without its assistance. To turn on the lights, lift up the menu's main cover and on the right-hand side
What Works What Is Missing And What Needs Fixing At Galaxys Edge
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Dateline: October 7, 2019
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In late May, about 10 days before Disneyland opened Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge, I booked a weekend near the resort believing I 'd outsmart everyone and find a near-empty park before the wave of visitors expected to check out the new 14-acre land.
Instead, I found claustrophobia-inducing crowds flooding the paths of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure,
These Are The Best Places To Eat Right Now
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Dateline: October 4, 2019
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A while back we ranked every single place to eat inside Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. But times have drastically changed in the Southern California House of Mouse thanks to the addition of Star Wars Galaxy 's Edge, and it will continue to morph with the just-announced Avengers Campus. And that means that the food items, too, have changed.
Crowded Or Not What Is Disneyland Like Now That All Passholders Can Return We Have The Numbers
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Dateline: October 2, 2019
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Disneyland continued to remain uncrowded in September after lighter-than-expected crowds following the launch of Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge and a brief midsummer attendance spike, according to data from a theme park tracking company.
Disneyland rarely talks about attendance numbers. But Touring Plans, an online subscription service that lets users create
New Rise Of The Resistance Ride Will Last At Least 15 Minutes At Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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Dateline: September 30, 2019
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The new Rise of the Resistance attraction coming in January to Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge at Disneyland that has been billed as 4 rides in 1 will be at least 15 minutes long from start to finish, according to Disney theme park officials.
“Imagine being chased for 15 minutes by Kylo Ren and the First Order. Stormtroopers everywhere. Lightsabers coming at you,”
Disney Gets Serious About Saving Star Wars Land
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Dateline: September 24, 2019
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"Do or do not," Yoda famously says in The Empire Strikes Back. "There is no try." With the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge expansion at both of Disney's stateside theme park resorts falling into the "do not" camp these days, the entertainment giant is rolling out a promotional blitz on its own cable and media network properties to promote the new Star Wars-themed lands.
Church Official Embezzled Millions To Buy A Membership At Club 33
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Dateline: September 18, 2019
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There's been a lot of talk, especially recently, about just how expensive Disneyland is. Hotels are expensive, theme park tickets are expensive, food is expensive. Serious Disneyland fans save their money to make sure they have the cash for that all important annual passport every year, but for some with bigger bank accounts, there's a goal out there with a
Mark Hamill Had A Wonderful Time At Galaxys Edge Except For One Thing
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Dateline: September 11, 2019
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When Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opened its very first location at Disneyland, a lot of the cast of the movies were on hand for the event. Among them was Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill. The actor recently posted a picture of a bust that can be found in the new theme park land of his character, which led to a discussion of his time spent at the park. While he had a
Crowds Return For Halloween Screams Fireworks Show Filling Both Parking Garages To Capacity
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Dateline: September 7, 2019
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The triumphant return of the “Halloween Screams” fireworks show filled Disneyland 's two parking garages to capacity on Friday night as crowds returned to the Anaheim theme park for the kick off of the Halloween Time holiday season.
Halloween Time returned to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure on a hot and balmy early September day that topped 90
Staying Cool When The Sun Shines Bright
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Dateline: September 6, 2019
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Right now there are so many new things to see and do at the Disneyland Resort, that it 's a great time to visit! As the Southern California sun shines bright, here are some ways to keep cool during your stay:
First up is Disneyland park!
Break away from the bright sun in a galaxy far, far away at Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge. Within the planet of
Star Wars Galaxys Edge Lets You Build A Custom 200 Dollars Lightsaber But Will Not Let You Play With It
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Dateline: September 6, 2019
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I had no intention of paying $200 to let my eight-year-old daughter build her own custom lightsaber at Disneyland, no matter how much she loves Star Wars. That 's just… a lot of money, even by "we 're-already-bankrupting-our-savings-account-by-coming-here" Disney standards. Little did I know that when I finally gave in, my daughter wouldn 't even be allowed to play with
Happiest Place On Earth Not Exactly Here Is Why Disneyland Has Lost Its Magic
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Dateline: September 4, 2019
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Disney executives hope every guest has an unforgettable experience when visiting their theme parks. They succeed every time, though sometimes for all the wrong reasons.
While I've made many magical memories with my family at Disneyland before, the memory of one terrible experience outweighs them all and remains forever stamped on my brain.
I
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad At 40 A Timeless Triumph Of Theme Park Design
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Dateline: September 2, 2019
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When the D23 Expo unveiled a series of theme-park announcements in late August, one of them was unsurprisingly focused on the upcoming Epcot attraction centered on Marvel 's Guardians of the Galaxy. This new roller-coaster, subtitled “Cosmic Rewind”, is meant to be a 360-degree immersive ride; among its many elements, as noted in the press release, Cosmic Rewind will
Fans Complain That Tomorrowland Is Stuck In The Past
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Disneyland fans who were hoping to hear about an upcoming renovation of Tomorrowland left last weekend 's D23 Expo disappointed, when no new improvements to the land were announced.
Rumors had been flying for months that Bob Chapek, Disney 's Chairman of Parks, Experiences and Products, might announce a Tomorrowland revamp at the expo, which is the largest
TSA Reverses Ban On Star Wars Galaxys Edge Thermal Detonator Coke Bottles
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Dateline: August 30, 2019
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Bright suns, Star Wars fans: The TSA has lifted a ban on thermal detonator-shaped Coke bottles, which the agency initially deemed looked like replica explosives.
The bottles, which are for sale exclusively inside Star Wars lands in Anaheim and Orlando, are shaped like small orbs that resemble either a droid or a thermal detonator, depending on your point of
10 Hour Lines Are Not A Sign Of Success How Galaxys Edge Is Preserving The Disney Guest Experience
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Dateline: August 28, 2019
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When you land on the outer rim planet of Batuu, you may notice bubbling pods of blue and green milk, stormtroopers interrogating citizens or even the sound of a TIE Fighter zipping overhead. What you won 't notice are lines.
During its earnings report earlier this month, Disney CEO Bob Iger noted that park attendance at its domestic Disney Parks fell 3% in
New Character And Special Effects Coming To Rise Of The Resistance Ride In Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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Dateline: August 25, 2019
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Disney revealed a new character who will play a key role in the Rise of the Resistance attraction and showed off some impressive new special effects that will be featured in the state-of-the-art dark ride coming to Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge.
Resistance spy Vi Moradi will play a central role in the new Rise of the Resistance dark ride coming to Star Wars
10 Great Places To Eat At Disneyland Ranked
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Dateline: August 24, 2019
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Disneyland is pretty fantastic, isn't it? Save for the $4,586 price of admission, the parks have just about anything you could ever want. Fun characters to meet, amazing rides to enjoy, great attractions and shows, but there's one thing that we can't forget. The food. The dining experience at Disneyland and California Adventure is a thing of dreams. Today,
What Is Club 33 Really Like
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Learn All About Club 33: Past, Present and Future
We 've been asked countless times by our readers about Club 33 and that we should do an “insider article” on what it 's like inside this infamous club at Disneyland. We 'll, here you go! We finally put something together after gathering countless interviews from current and former members (all who will remain
Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Celebration Inside Special Event
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Dateline: August 16, 2019
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I couldn 't have been older than six or seven years old when I first stepped foot inside The Haunted Mansion. Even at that young age I was already attracted to scary stuff, so on my first trip to Disneyland, I was drawn more to the creepy house in the middle of New Orleans Square than I was to the flying Dumbos or spinning tea cups.
I 'm not one of those
She Won A Free Disneyland Ticket 34 Years Later The Park Let Her Use It
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In 1985, Tamia Richardson was a 14-year-old high school student when she walked through the turnstile at Disneyland and won a prize.
For the 30th anniversary of the theme park, Disneyland was running a promotional gimmick to give away gifts, including a new Cadillac, to the 30th visitor and every multiple of 30 thereafter. Tamia won the least expensive prize:
20 Surprising Things You Can And Can Not See Do And Taste At Your Next Visit
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Dateline: August 13, 2019
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Blue milk. Human ashes. Feral cats.
Disneyland may be 85 acres of carefully curated mirth, but even after nearly 65 years of operation in Anaheim, Calif., the vacation destination can still surprise -- as park-goers who 've encountered the blue milk, human ashes and, yes, feral cats can attest.
Before you next pass through the turnstile en route
Have Fans Finally Reached Their Limit
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After years of raising its ticket prices, has Disneyland finally discovered the limit that its fans are willing to pay?
The Walt Disney Company recently reported its financial results for the latest quarter, and they included a rare decrease in theme park attendance at both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts. Attendance dropped 3 percent at Disney
10 Worst Times Of The Year To Go
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Dateline: August 12, 2019
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Disneyland has been remarkably uncrowded this summer, a fact that was recently acknowledged by Disney CEO Bob Iger. But that 's expected to change soon, as the annual passholders who were blocked out much of the summer because of the crowds anticipated for Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge are able to get into the park again.
So the throngs that visitors have
Disneyland Railroad Breaks Down Forcing Evacuation And Stranding Engine
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Dateline: August 12, 2019
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The Disneyland Railroad broke down over the weekend forcing the Anaheim theme park to evacuate riders from the passenger cars and stranding the disabled engine on a train trestle over the entrance to Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge.
The Ward Kimball steam engine blew an axle on Sunday afternoon and guests were evacuated, according to Disneyland officials.
Disney CEO Bob Iger Talks Star Wars Galaxys Edge Low Attendance Numbers
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Dateline: August 9, 2019
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Disney CEO Bob Iger explained why there were lower numbers at Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge than expected.
He said a number of factors affected the attendance numbers.
“I think a number of things happened,” Iger said during Disney 's Q3 FY19 earnings result webcast, according to ComicBook.com. “First of all, helped in part by some of our efforts,
Star Wars Flops Now Employees Getting Hours Cut Source
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The force is not strong at Disneyland Opens a New Window. this summer and employees are feeling the pinch.
The new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Land made its debut to the public in May of 2019 at Southern California 's Disneyland and has become a bit of a disappointment Opens a New Window. to the theme park employees whose hours and paychecks have suffered
Haunted Mansion Dining Low Disneyland Earnings A Galaxys Edge Cookbook And More
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As you may know, this Friday, August 9, marks the 50th anniversary of The Haunted Mansion, which opened its doors first in Disneyland. Since this is an all-timer attraction beloved by pretty much everyone, it 's no surprise that there will be plenty of exciting festivities to commemorate the milestone. And that, of course, means brand-new food. Starting Friday, you can
Attendance Drops Despite Launch Of Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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Attendance fell 3 percent at Disney 's domestic theme parks despite the launch of the Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge at Disneyland during the most recent quarter, according to the company 's latest earnings report.
Walt Disney Co. reported an increase in theme park revenue in its fiscal third-quarter 2019 results on Tuesday.
Disney 's Parks,
You Know You Want To Go To Star Wars Land We Asked Experts How To Make The Most Of The Experience
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Disney or Star Wars: It 's hard to say which universe has more obsessive fans. And it 's hard to underestimate how pumped people have been for the 2019 opening of Disney 's new Star Wars area, Galaxy 's Edge.
Galaxy 's Edge opened this past May in California 's Disneyland with only one true ride, “Millennium Falcon: Smuggler 's Run,” and Disney reported that
Batuu Travelers Ogas Cantina Bookings Have Changed
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Dateline: July 24, 2019
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Question: Are there more Stormtroopers running around the Death Star, or moons in a star field, or nuggets of Jedi-based wisdom in Yoda's brain, or people who'd like to visit Oga's Cantina at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge inside Disneyland park?
That's a riddle as tough as a Bantha is soft.
But one thing is true: A lot of people out
Which Attraction Has The Most Riders Since Star Wars Galaxys Edge Opened You Will Be Surprised
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You 'd be forgiven for assuming the new Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction has had the most riders of any Disneyland attraction since Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge opened - but you 'd be off by a long shot.
Disneyland announced last week that 1 million riders have ridden the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction since Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge
The Happiest March On Earth Fetes Disneyland 64th
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The sights you'll see inside Disneyland park?
A certain snowy mountain, if you look northeast from the Central Plaza. Elephants flying overhead, if you're near King Arthur's Carrousel.
And birthday buttons everywhere, on hundreds if not thousands of lapels, all to show that The Happiest Place on Earth is the place where many people
How Many People Can Fit In Ogas Cantina How Much Is The Bar Raking In Let Us Look At The Math
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A little sign over the door just inside Oga 's Cantina tells us a lot about how many people can fit in the new Disneyland bar and how much money the Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge watering hole is raking in every day.
The posted maximum occupancy for the wretched hive of scum and villainy in new Star Wars land at the Anaheim theme park is 276 people.
Why Does Attendance Seem To Be Down This Summer
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What on Earth is happening this summer at Disneyland?
I've lost count of the number of people who have asked, emailed, or messaged me that question over the past couple of weeks. With its new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land, Disneyland braced itself for record-setting crowds by raising ticket and annual pass prices and remaking pathways around the park to
Hyperspace Mountain To Continue Popular Run Through Halloween Season
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Space Mountain won 't get the Ghost Galaxy holiday ride overlay this Halloween season.
A fleet of X-Wings, TIE fighters and Star Destroyers will keep a fiery interstellar demon from haunting Space Mountain this Halloween season as Disneyland extends the run of the popular Star Wars version of the ride.
Disneyland will continue the run of
Star Wars Rise Of The Resistance Set To Open At Disneyland Park In January
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“Star Wars” fans, circle this date on your calendar.
Disney on Thursday announced an opening date for its newest attraction at the “Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge” park.
“Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance” will open on Jan. 17, 2020, at Disneyland.
The ride will “put guests in the middle of a climactic battle between the First Order and
It Is Not Your Grandparents Disneyland Anymore
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When I first started going to Disneyland shortly after the park opened in 1955, the most advanced high-tech item you could buy was an authentic Davy Crockett coonskin cap. You wore it proudly and recorded your visit (in black and white) with your trusty Brownie Sure Shot camera.
Today you'll need a lot more interactive smartphone savvy if you and your
Resort To Celebrate Fourth Of July With Extraordinary Activity Lineup Know It Here
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The Fourth of July is celebrated across the United States, so where is the best place to observe the country's independence but in Disneyland Resort. Join Mickey Mouse and friends as Disney commemorates this special event with an extraordinary lineup of activities.
Disneyland Resort celebrates Independence Day every year, knowing that its founder, Walt
Guests Are Stealing Star Wars Galaxys Edge Items And Listing Them On Ebay
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Who knew there was such a market for “Star Wars”-theme sporks?
Less than a month after the opening of Disneyland 's Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge, items seemingly stolen from within the park - and especially its eateries - are now selling for big bucks on eBay.
And for clarification, these are not items that can be purchased at shops or restaurants
Big Surprise At Disneyland Star Wars Lands Not So Long Waits
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Dateline: June 26, 2019
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Walt Disney Co. 's efforts to prevent overcrowding at its new Star Wars themed land appear to be working.
Websites that track attendance at Disneyland, the second-busiest theme park in the world, say the crowds have been manageable. The wait Wednesday afternoon for the signature Millennium Falcon ride was as little as 25 minutes, comparable to the 25-year-old
Why Millennium Falcon Is Not One Ride But Three
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Dateline: June 25, 2019
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After visiting Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge several times over the past month, I feel like I should stop saying that the land has only one ride. I know that Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance isn't open yet and that the other "attractions" in the land (Oga's Cantina, Savi's Workshop, Droid Depot) are not by any stretch rides. But, to me, Millennium Falcon:
Star Wars Galaxys Edge Is Now Open To All
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Dateline: June 24, 2019
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If you 're reading this, you can now go to Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge.
Though the Star Wars-themed section of Disneyland in Anaheim, California has been open for a few weeks, up until today, you needed a reservation to enter-and those reservations sold out in two hours two months ago. From now on, though, that 's no longer the case. You can just go...with the
Used Blue Milk Cups 90 Dollar Sporks The Strangest Star Wars Land Stuff For Sale On Ebay
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Dateline: June 21, 2019
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If you 've got $10 and a hankering for an unremarkable plastic cup with only passing ties to the “Star Wars” franchise, have I got news for you.
Online auction website eBay is the hopping place for trading and selling merchandise from Disneyland 's new Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge, with listings for everything from limited edition T-shirts to custom
Here Is How Much You Will Spend On A Trip To Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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Dateline: June 20, 2019
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It should come as no surprise that a trip to a galaxy far, far away will cost you quite a few galactic credits - but just how much money should you prepared to drop on your trip to Disneyland 's new Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge?
Before you make your travel plans to visit the new land in Anaheim after it opens to the general public on June 24, here 's a roundup
How The Star Wars Galaxys Edge Virtual Queue Works
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Dateline: June 20, 2019
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While many lucky Jedis with reservations have already been frolicking around Disneyland's newest Star Wars attraction Galaxy's Edge, the rest of the world will get a chance as well June 24 - and Disneyland is doing its best to make sure lines don't turn it into the most frustrating place in the galaxy.
It's no shock that many Disneyland diehards
Disneyland And Lyft Become Rideshare Partners As Star Wars Galaxys Edge Reservation Period Comes To An End
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Disneyland is launching a rideshare partnership with Lyft just as the reservation-only period for the popular new Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge comes to an end and an influx of additional vehicles is expected to stream into the Anaheim theme park resort.
Disneyland announced that the Lyft rideshare partnership will begin today, June 18, just a few days before the
Ogas Cantina Wait List Could Be Full In An Hour After Star Wars Galaxys Edge Reservation Period Ends
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You may have to get up mighty early if you want a seat in Oga 's Cantina because the wait list for the Galaxy 's Edge cocktail bar could be full in less than an hour when the reservation-only period ends for Disneyland 's new Star Wars land.
Touring Plans, which uses big data and statistical analysis to calculate daily crowd sizes and ride wait times at theme
Disneyland Converts Classic Attraction Into A Gift Shop
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When walking right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A. at the Disneyland Resort, guests will find an opening day attraction has been transformed into a store.
The Main Street Cinema, a staple of the small Midwest town-inspired Main Street since the park 's 1955 founding by Walt Disney, has long exhibited classic silent films and cartoons, including 1914
Are Those 200 Dollar Lightsabers Really Worth It
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Anyone knows that a trip to Disney is going to cost you a pretty penny. First, there's the price of park tickets and then the cost of food, drinks, and fun little treats, and last but not least you need to have a budget for souvenirs. While many are happy picking up a character t-shirt, stuffie or their own Mickey ears, there are some park souvenirs that are definitely
Star Wars Galaxys Edge Updates New Restaurant Food And Drinks
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Fans of Disneyland and Star Wars have anticipated the opening of Galaxy 's Edge since Disney acquired the franchise in 2012. Finally, the new section of the Anaheim, California amusement park is open to the public so that guests can be immersed in a piece of the Stars Wars universe.
In an effort to make Galaxy 's Edge feel as authentic and interactive as
10 Best Things You Can Buy In Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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Dateline: June 12, 2019
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Join us as we head out on a $1,000 virtual shopping spree in Galaxy 's Edge in search of the 10 best things we can buy in the new Star Wars themed land at Disneyland.
There 's no need to include items most people already know about: Custom-built lightsabers, handmade droids, “thermal detonator” Coke bottles, $25,000 R2-D2s and Mouse Droid popcorn buckets.
Star Wars Greatest Trick Making Disneyland Lines Disappear
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The impossible is happening at Disneyland.
I 'm not talking about flying the Millennium Falcon on a new planet in the Star Wars universe. Disney has been creating that kind of entertainment magic for decades. I am talking instead about something far more unusual for one of the world 's most popular theme parks.
The lines are disappearing. Ever
Inside Disneylands 1 Billion Star Wars Attraction
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AFTER five years, 6700 construction works and a reported $1 billion dollars, Star Wars fans can now live out their very own fantasies in Disneyland Resort's newest attraction.
The 56,000-square metre Galaxy 's Edge, the world 's largest Star Wars attraction, officially opened at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, late last month, transporting guests
Inside The Opening Week Of Star Wars Galaxys Edge At Disneyland
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Sadly I wasn 't able to attend the opening weekend of Galaxy 's Edge at Disneyland. However, my good friend Michael Rhaney and his wife Laura are Disneyland locals and annual pass holders, which means they DID snag reservations for the first week of Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge. I decided to live vicariously through them and ask Michael all about the overall experience, how
Here Is What Is New At Disneyland This Summer Besides Star Wars
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Not long after Disneyland revealed plans to build a Star Wars-themed area, visions of large and ominous crowds hovered over fans like the Death Star.
But now that Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge has opened, those expectations have been blown to smithereens.
The new Star Wars land is drawing healthy but not overwhelming crowds (kept in check by a
Disneyland Declares Star Wars Land Opening A Success Says Crowding Nonexistent
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Dateline: June 5, 2019
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Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge wrapped up the first week of its maiden voyage with Disneyland management saying the largest expansion in park history wasn 't marred by crowding problems that some visitors groused about on social media.
“The crowding issues that many of our guests anticipated have not come to fruition thanks to the measures we 've put in place,”
Disneyland Makes Changes To Address Star Wars Galaxys Edge Crowding And Long Lines
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Disneyland continues to make crowd management adjustments to Galaxy 's Edge queues outside the wildly popular cantina and the lightsaber and droid building shops that have drawn hours-long lines during the opening days of the new Star Wars themed land.
Modest crowds overwhelmed the new 14-acre land on opening day as fans who waited overnight to be the first
Disneyland Forever Fireworks To Again Fill The Sky
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Dateline: June 4, 2019
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Ask an aficionado of The Happiest Place on Earth to name their absolute-est, beyond-est, most-est-and-forever-est favorite thing, and you'll hear more answers than an ice cream sundae has sprinkles.
SoCal spookies do love their Haunted Mansion something wicked, and Dole Whip devotees are hot on the cold treat, and lots of people pine for the parades.
On Opening Day At Star Wars Land A Super Fan And His Daughter Rate The Experience
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Black Spire Outpost, Batuu (aka Disneyland, Anaheim, California) (CNN) - Disneyland's most ambitious new land ever, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, opened on Friday, and my 11-year-old daughter and I were there on day one.
We learned things you'll want to know, whether you visit sooner or later -- some by following in our footsteps, but largely by learning
Disney Creatives Preview Epic Second Ride Coming To Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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The creative forces behind Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge promise the expansion land 's coming second attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, will offer an “epic” experience filled with surprises.
“This is our other anchor attraction and we 're so excited about this one as well. This truly is epic,” said Margaret Kerrison, managing story editor for Galaxy
Guide To Star Wars Galaxys Edge Tips And Tricks To Maximize Your Enjoyment
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Dateline: June 1, 2019
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Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge is arguably the most anticipated theme park opening since Disneyland itself in 1955. Are your kids begging to visit the galaxy far, far, away? Never fear, we 've compiled this guide to Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge with tips and tricks for managing and dealing with the crowds flocking to the hottest theme park property on the planet of Batuu.
My Sordid Disneyland Past Confessions Of A Magic Kingdom Popcorn Man
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I really want to not care about Galaxy 's Edge. All the hype, all the lines, all the money.
The last time I was in Disneyland I couldn 't wait to leave. It was so crowded. I felt so old. I am a baby boomer, the real kind. I quit the football team after I read the Beats, protested Vietnam, fled to San Francisco. I lived next door to the Grateful Dead in the
Disneyland Opens Star Wars Area Of Park
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Chewbacca climbed into the pilot seat of the Millennium Falcon as fireworks exploded above Disneyland in Anaheim, California, Wednesday.
Chewbacca is an imaginary creature born in the first of the Star Wars series of movies. He was in Disneyland for a ceremony to open the new Star Wars area at the theme park.
“Chewie, let 's fire up the Falcon,”
Star Wars Galaxys Edge Is So Ambitious Disneyland Fans May Not Be Ready For It
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Here 's a familiar and effective design trick often used at theme parks: Corral guests under or through a passageway that forces the crowd to narrow before a grand reveal.
Think of Disneyland 's Main Street, U.S.A., where park goers are shunted through a passage under a train tunnel that gives way to a romantic, turn-of-the-20th-century town and a fantastical
Behind The Scenes At Galaxys Edge Set To Open On Friday
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Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge, the epic new land inside Disneyland Park, opens May 31, 2019, inviting guests to live their own Star Wars adventures as they explore a remote planet full of unique sights, sounds, smells, tastes and other immersive experiences. The largest and most technologically advanced single-themed land expansion ever in a Disney park also opens at Disney
Farley The Fiddler Disneyland Roping Joking Fiddling Cowboy Hangs Up His Spurs And Heads For The Sunset
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Dateline: May 24, 2019
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Disneyland 's Farley the Fiddler will be hanging up his spurs this holiday weekend after decades of entertaining generations of dedicated fans with music and laughter as the roping, joking, fiddling cowboy of Frontierland.
Gary Francisco, better known to his legions of Disneyland fans as Farley the Fiddler, will retire from his daily Disneyland gig on
Sleeping Beauty Castle Open After Four Month Renovation
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Sleeping Beauty Castle reawakened Friday, May 24, after a four-month beauty sleep that saw the Disneyland icon get a fresh paint job, a touch of gold leaf on the finial ornaments and a sprinkling of pixie dust on its new roof ahead of the debut of Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge.
Disneyland crews removed the construction walls overnight so that visitors could once
That Blue Milk At Star Wars Galaxys Edge Will Cost You More Than A Butterbeer
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Dateline: May 23, 2019
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As if the steadily rising price of Butterbeer wasn 't enough to contend with, theme park fans will have to dig even deeper into their pockets to pay for the Blue Milk every Star Wars fan has been dying to try for the past four decades.
Blue Milk will set you back a cool $7.99 for the best-known drink in the “Star Wars” universe when the highly anticipated
Iconic Adventureland Sign Returns Just Ahead Of Star Wars Galaxys Edge Debut
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Disneyland 's iconic Adventureland sign returned after a month-long renovation project that saw the Anaheim theme park widen the notoriously crowded entryway to the tropical land as part of park-wide effort to improve pedestrian traffic flow.
The renovated Adventureland sign that returned Wednesday reuses portions of the entry marquee, Disneyland officials
Disneyland Hopes Fans Will Want To Play In Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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Dateline: May 21, 2019
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In just a few days, Disneyland will open its new portal to a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge opens to advance reservation holders and resort hotel guests on May 31, with a second opening for all Disneyland ticket holders on June 24.
Disneyland invited me to walk through the land a couple of weeks ago, just after Disney 's Imagineers turned the
Handbuilt Lightsabers In Star Wars Galaxys Edge Will Cost 199.99
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The Savi 's Workshop page on the official Disneyland Resort website has been updated providing more about the handbuilt lightsaber experience that will be available inside Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge, including the $199.99 price tag.
We already knew that there were four hilt themes available:
Peach and Justice - Salvaged scraps from fallen Jedi
Sleeping Beauty Castle Reappears With Vibrant Colors And Pixie Dust
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Sleeping Beauty Castle, the centerpiece of the Disneyland park in Anaheim, has been undergoing a makeover for the past four months, a job that blocked off the building from parkgoers.
But to avoid dashing fans ' expectations, painting crews enveloped the 77-foot-tall castle with a huge painting of the original structure, emblazoned on heavy fabric attached to
Stormtroopers Will Help Enforce Reservation Time Limits At Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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Should guests exceed their four-hour reserved time slot when visiting Disneyland 's Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge expansion in its first weeks, patrolling Stormtroopers may ask stragglers to “move along.”
The land, which will be reservation only until June 24, will restrict guests to a four-hour time limit enforced by colored wristbands, the OC Register
Wooing Visitors To Star Wars Land Is Easy But Shooing Them
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“Star Wars” fans have spent years waiting for Disneyland to let them enter a galaxy far, far away.
How then does the Magic Kingdom get them to leave?
Disneyland 's May 31 launch of Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge will test the park 's efforts to open a highly anticipated expansion without the crushing crowds, frustration and chaos that can accompany a
New Star Wars Park Is Not Just For Kids It Is For Rich Older Dudes Too
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Doug Ridley remembers seeing the first “Star Wars” film when it came out in 1977 and snapping up all the toys he could persuade his parents to purchase.
Now 47, the criminal-defense attorney often dons a stormtrooper uniform with his fan club and plans to be one of the first guests at Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge when the attraction opens at Disneyland on May
A Brighter Sleeping Beauty Castle Is Just One Way Kim Irvine Keeps The Magic In Disneyland
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Here 's how deep Kim Irvine 's connections are to Disneyland: About three years before she started working for Walt Disney Imagineering, the creative arm of the company responsible for theme park experiences, the then-15-year-old simply wanted her mother to stop embarrassing her.
“Goblins and ghoulies from last Halloween,” Irvine says today, mimicking her
Inside The Costume Design Process For Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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"Star Wars" fan or not, chances are you've heard a thing or two about the most anticipated debut within a theme park this summer - if not the past 10 years. "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" will welcome visitors at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., beginning May 31 - while ticket reservations were extremely quick to sell out, they won't be needed after June 23 - with
Did Not Get A Reservation For Star Wars Land Here Is When It Opens To Everyone
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Dateline: May 14, 2019
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Reservations for the grand opening of Disneyland 's new Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge land in Anaheim went fast - like, Yoda battling Count Dooku in “Star Wars: Attack of the Clones” fast.
Disney hasn 't released numbers on how many reservations it issued for the land 's first month, but it 's safe to say that thousands will be packing the brand-new, 14-acre land
What Happens To Star Tours After Star Wars Galaxys Edge Opens
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The imminent arrival of Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge at Disneyland has left many longtime fans of the Star Tours attraction worried that the venerable 1987 flight simulator might soon be departing for Yesterland.
But have no fear. Star Tours is not going anywhere in the immediate future. Except on an intergalactic journey to Hoth, Tatooine or Naboo.
Disneyland Launches New Super Complicated Pass That Gets You Into The Parks On More Days
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Disneyland's introducing a new annual pass, which promises the chance to visit the parks with Mickey, Darth Vader, and friends on way more days than many other passes. The pass goes on sale shortly before the new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land opens.
Crowds have always been a problem at the Disney parks, and that's expected to be a bigger issue than
How Disneyland Will Enforce The 4 Hour Reservation Window For Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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Dateline: May 9, 2019
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Disneyland expects that four hours will be enough time for most visitors to explore Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge during the initial reservation-only period and that scoundrels who overstay their welcome will be dealt with by a squadron of stormtroopers.
Disneyland will restrict visitors with free Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge reservations to a 4-hour time limit
New Annual Passport Ahead Of Galaxys Edge Superhero Land
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Disneyland is introducing a new annual passport option for guests, aimed at giving visitors more flexibility in scheduling their visits.
Beginning May 21, the park's Disney Flex Passport will let passholders select between visiting Disneyland, California Adventure, or both parks on select "good-to-go" days.
The pass includes limited blackout
New Flex Annual Pass Requires Reservations Will Roll Out Ahead Of Star Wars Galaxys Edge Debut
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A new Disneyland annual pass will require visitors to make advance reservations on busy days as the Anaheim theme park continues to tweak admissions policies ahead of the crowds expected to descend on the highly anticipated Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge.
The $599 Disney Flex annual pass goes on sale May 21 and can be used starting the same day, Disneyland
Choose Between Jedi Or Sith At Galaxys Edge Lightsaber Workshop
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Guests at Disneyland's "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" may find themselves at the start of their own Jedi - or Sith - origin at the table of one workshop.
Guests at planet Batuu's Black Spire Outpost will be treated to the opportunity to create their own lightsabers at Savi's Workshop. There, guests will decide whether to follow the the Jedi way or the
Reservations Open For Star Wars Attraction
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Disneyland will begin accepting reservations Thursday for its $1 billion Star Wars land, which is expected to attract throngs of visitors when it opens May 31.
The 14-acre Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land will feature two rides, four eateries, one space-themed cantina and five retail shops. The attraction is being replicated at Walt Disney World in Orlando,
Galaxys Edge Cantina Draws Inspiration From Wretched Hives Of Scum And Villainy In Star Wars Movies
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Dateline: May 1, 2019
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Oga's Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will give Disneyland visitors the opportunity to order an alien cocktail in a wretched hive of scum and villainy just like the one where Han Solo dispatched with a bounty hunter - minus the blaster aimed at you under the table.
The Galaxy's Edge cantina at the center of Disneyland's new themed land will draw inspiration from
4 Disneyland Attractions That Desperately Need An Upgrade
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Dateline: April 30, 2019
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We've heard it again and again: "Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world." It's an inspiring concept and an appropriate, if overused line that Disney trots out in order to justify any number of closures, revisions, and expansions they want to tack onto the parks.
But Disneyland isn't a collection
Hyperspace Mountain Coaster Overlay For May The Fourth Celebration
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Disneyland will bring back the popular Hyperspace Mountain roller coaster overlay and march a legion of stormtroopers into Tomorrowland to celebrate May the Fourth, the unofficial Star Wars holiday.
The May the Fourth event kicks off a countdown celebration leading up to the May 31 debut of the highly anticipated new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge themed land at the
Visitors Get 4 Hours In Star Wars
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Dateline: April 28, 2019
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The first visitors to Disneyland's highly anticipated new Star Wars attraction will each be given a four-hour window to take in the $1 billion expansion - but how that deadline will be enforced is still unclear.
With five weeks to go before the May 31 opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Disneyland sent out emails over the weekend to fans who were guaranteed access
Disneyland Brings Back A Favorite Old Fireworks Show For An Encore Performance This Summer
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Dateline: April 25, 2019
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Disneyland will bring back a favorite old fireworks show this summer just a few days after the debut of Galaxy's Edge as the Anaheim theme park gears up for the crowds expected to descend on the new Star Wars themed land.
The "Disneyland Forever" fireworks show from the park's 60th anniversary celebration in 2015 will return to Disneyland for an encore performance
Even Disneyland Cast Members Will Have Trouble Getting Into Star Wars Galaxys Edge When It Opens
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Dateline: April 19, 2019
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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is going to be the hottest ticket Disneyland has ever seen when it opens next month. Simply getting into the land is going to require guests make a reservation for the first three weeks. Those who book rooms at Disneyland Resort hotels during the reservation period will receive a reservation automatically.
Once that period is over things may
Disneyland Teases Cutting Edge New Mickey Mouse Ride At Toontown
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With all the hype surrounding Disneyland's upcoming Star Wars land, one of the park's most overlooked areas is about to get a much-needed toon-up.
Toontown will be the home of Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway, a cutting-edge dark ride slated to open in 2022, park officials announced Friday.
The attraction will send guests on a wild train ride through a Mickey
I Flew The Millennium Falcon Ride Operator Describes Experience On Star Wars Galaxys Edge Attraction
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Dateline: April 18, 2019
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Disneyland ride operator Mark Diwas is one of the few people -both real and fictional - who can say they've flown the Millennium Falcon, the iconic starship from the "Star Wars" films that will be a marquee attraction in the Anaheim theme park's new Galaxy's Edge themed land.
"If you think about it, it's only been Han Solo, Chewie, Lando, Rey and now me," said Diwas,
Halloween Party Has A New Name And Home
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Dateline: April 17, 2019
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The resort announced this morning that the event formerly known as Mickey's Halloween Party is getting a new home and a new name. Oogie Boogie Bash - A Disney Halloween Party will run for 20 nights from September 17 through Halloween night at Disney California Adventure.
The reason? Disney did not officially say, but if you guessed that the resort wanted to take some
Disneyland Hopes To Preserve And Reuse Iconic Adventureland Sign During Entryway Expansion
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Disneyland hopes to preserve and reuse as much of the iconic Adventureland sign as possible as work begins in the next few days on the entryway-widening project designed to improve pedestrian traffic flow at a notoriously crowded pinch point in the Anaheim theme park.
A building permit filed with the city of Anaheim called for the demolition of the existing
What Is The Story Behind Why Disney Is Selling Cocacola In Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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Dear Disney, I have a question: Just exactly how do Coca-Cola products exist in a galaxy far, far away?
Walt Disney Imagineering's Scott Trowbridge announced at the Star Wars Celebration fan event in Chicago last weekend that Disney's new Star Wars lands would be selling Coke products. The souvenir beverages that Disney will sell in Galaxy's Edge will look nothing
Galaxys Edge Panel Explores Biggest Attraction At Star Wars Celebration
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Disney's team of Imagineers just unveiled a bunch of new stuff about Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, their upcoming theme park expansion heading to both Disneyland and Disney World later this year. Star Wars Celebration is in full swing down in Chicago and one of the biggest panels taking place this weekend was for this attraction. What's it going to be like to actually visit a
Rise Of The Resistance At Galaxys Edge To Be Most Complex Attraction
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Disneyland's "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" expansion will host the park's most complex attraction ever - and possibly at any theme park.
During Star Wars Celebration this weekend in Chicago, Disney's Imagineering team dished on "Galaxy's Edge" attractions and the creation of the land.
Part of that came a few tidbits regarding the second highly-anticipated ride
A Perfect 48 Hours Of Eating At Disneyland Resort
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Theme park food normally brings to mind wilted hot dogs and sad soft serve cones, but Disney cares far too much about its culinary program to stoop so low at its original park. The perfect 48 hours in the Happiest Place on Earth are filled with much less junk food than you'd anticipate, with generous options for strong cocktails, sit-down dinners that don't disappoint,
Inside The Menu At Star Wars Galaxys Edge Disney Food Director On Milking Banthas And Cooking Kaadu
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How do they make blue milk? What's kaadu meat taste like? Director behind Disney Parks's hugely anticipated attraction tells all.
At the Disney park Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge (opening May 31 at Disneyland and Aug. 29 at Walt Disney World), fans will have the opportunity to eat, sleep and breathe George Lucas's universe. Michele Gendreau, director of food and beverage
Disneyland Will Demolish And Replace Iconic Adventureland Entry Sign To Improve Pedestrian Traffic Flow
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Disneyland plans to demolish and replace the Adventureland archway sign and redirect long queues waiting to order Dole Whip treats in an effort to improve pedestrian traffic flow at a notoriously crowded pinch point in the Anaheim theme park in advance of the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
A building permit filed with the city of Anaheim calls for the
You Will Not Be Able To Buy Some Star Wars Weapons At Galaxys Edge Because Of Ban On Toy Guns
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Dateline: April 9, 2019
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Visitors to Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge can expect to see megablaster cannons in gift shops, laser weapons stowed in ride queues and stormtroopers with rifles at the ready, but there's one thing they won't be able to buy in the new Star Wars land: guns.
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge won't sell blasters, rifles or pistols, Disneyland officials said. Weapons are not
Yes Disneyland Will Hand Out Bathroom Passes For People In Long Galaxys Edge Lines
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Disneyland is a place where we love in indulge ourselves. While buying food at Disneyland tends to get expensive, it's also incredibly good, and so whether you schedule reservations for dinner at the Napa Rose or just eat your weight in churros, food is as much a part of the Disneyland experience as anything. However, with Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge about to open, and
Where To Shop In Star Wars Galaxys Edge Depends On Whether You Are A Loyalist Sympathizer Or Scoundrel
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Where you shop in the new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge coming to Disneyland will depend on whether you favor the light side of the Force, lean to the dark side or prefer to keep you options open.
Theme park visitors will be able to pick their team and dress the part. Are you a First Order sympathizer? A Resistance loyalist? Or a rogue scoundrel hoping to mix in with the
Wagon Ban Triggers Online Protests By Families With Kids With Autism Special Needs And Medical Issues
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A Disneyland wagon ban has triggered an online petition and social media protests by families with children with autism, special needs and medical issues who rely on the pull carts as a safe haven for their kids amid the often kinetic and chaotic atmosphere of the Anaheim theme park.
The online protests follow an announcement that Disneyland and Disney California
Disneyland Bans Dry Ice And Loose Ice Cubes Ahead Of Star Wars Galaxys Edge Debut
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Disney has banned dry ice at its California and Florida theme parks ahead of the grand opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and years after dry-ice bomb explosions in Disneyland resulted in the arrest of a former employee.
The new ban on dry ice and loose ice cubes at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World theme parks begins today, March 28, according to
To Handle Star Wars Crowds Disneyland Nixes Smoking Areas Bans Wide Strollers
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Disneyland Resort is too popular for its own good. Raising prices, charging extra for high-demand days and adding blackout dates for annual passholders haven't been enough to thin the throngs that increase every year.
Now with the expected onrush of fans for the May 31 opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - the biggest expansion in the park's history - Walt Disney Co.
Animatronic Shopkeepers Droids And Creatures Bring Star Wars Galaxys Edge To Life
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The new characters, powered by Disney's latest audio-animatronic technology, will have more precise and natural movements than their predecessors.
A collection of next generation audio-animatronic figures coming to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland will bring to life alien pilots, black market shopkeepers, disc jockey droids, space pirates, cuddly creatures and
Gotta Go When You Are In Line For New Star Wars Land Get A Bathroom Pass
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Forget FastPass. You know what guests at Disneyland's new Star Wars land are really going to appreciate?
The bathroom pass.
That's right: An elegant plastic card will transport you from the middle of an hours-long line inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge to what is truly the Happiest Place on Earth when you really have to go.
And when you're finished with
Step Inside Ogas Cantina Wretched Hive Of Scum And Villainy At Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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Dateline: March 25, 2019
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When you step inside Oga's Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland you're likely to find a bartender mixing interstellar cocktails, a droid DJ spinning otherworldly tunes and a bounty hunter who wants to talk to you about the galactic credits you owe a space pirate.
"Every self-respecting spaceport has a cantina," said Walt Disney Imagineering portfolio
How To Fly The Millennium Falcon Aboard The New Smugglers Run Ride At Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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Dateline: March 22, 2019
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"Star Wars" fans who have been dreaming of flying the Millennium Falcon for four decades will get the chance to climb into the cockpit and pilot the famed starship on the new Smugglers Run attraction coming to the Galaxy's Edge themed land at Disneyland.
But how do you actually fly the Falcon after you've taken your seat in one of the pilot, gunner or flight engineer
Test Mobile Only Ordering For Dole Whip Treats At Tiki Juice Bar
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There won't be a long line stretching away from the Tiki Juice Bar in late March for those tasty Dole Whip floats and soft-serve treats that Disneyland visitors crave because the Anaheim theme park will be testing a new mobile ordering strategy designed to help reduce congestion and crowding.
The Tiki Juice Bar will run a test on March 28-30 when Dole Whip items at
Disneyland Selects 1400 Employees For Grand Opening Of Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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Dateline: March 20, 2019
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Disneyland employees wept tears of joy and whooped cheers of excitement when they found out they will be among a select group of 1,400 who will help open the highly anticipated Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge themed land.
"I'm beyond excited," said Maria Zamora, who will be working on the inaugural Galaxy's Edge attractions team. "I'm so stoked. I can't wait."
The
Blue Milk Galaxys Edge Will Offer 3 Varieties Of The Signature Star Wars Drink
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No visit to Galaxy's Edge would be complete without a tall glass of Blue Milk and intergalactic travelers heading to Disneyland's new themed land this summer will be able to choose between three varieties of the signature "Star Wars" drink.
The Milk Stand will offer two flavors - Blue Milk and Green Milk - in the Black Spire Outpost village, where the new land will
Step By Step Preview Of The Lightsaber Building Experience Coming To Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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Dateline: March 15, 2019
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Padawan learners strong with the Force will be able to build their own lightsabers using scavenged parts from fallen Jedi temples inside a covert workshop hidden from the watchful eye of the First Order when the new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens at Disneyland.
The build-your-own lightsaber experience will take place in Savi's Workshop - Handbuilt Lightsabers when
Live-Action Dumbo Sneak Peek Flies Into Main Street Opera House For A Limited-Time Preview
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A sneak peek of the new "Dumbo" film about a ridiculed young circus elephant who learns to fly with the help of his enormous ears is now playing for a limited time in Disneyland's Main Street Opera House.
The preview promotes Disney's new live-action "Dumbo," opening in theaters on March 29. The remake expands on the flying elephant story of the original 1941
Your Star Wars Galaxys Edge Questions Answered
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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Disneyland's most anticipated new addition ever, will soon welcome guests ready to travel to a galaxy far far away.
Here's what we know so far about the Star Wars-themed land.
What is Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge?
The 14-acre parcel behind Frontierland is Disneyland's largest single-themed addition in its history. The area includes
Is Disneyland Making A Mistake With The Way It Is Opening Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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Is Disneyland making a mistake by opening Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in phases?
Disney CEO Bob Iger announced last week that the biggest new land in Disneyland's history will open on May 31, earlier than pretty much everyone expected. But not everything in the new Star Wars land will open then. Fans will have to wait until later in the year to go on the biggest new
Star Wars Galaxys Edge To Open Early With A Catch
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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the ambitious 14-acre expansion coming to Disneyland this year, is opening earlier than expected - with a catch.
The massive, interactive attraction will debut at the Anaheim resort on May 31, Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger told shareholders Thursday at the company's annual meeting in St. Louis, Mo. An identical planned attraction
Star Wars Land Will Require Reservations Here Is How To Make Sure You Get One
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Disney is opening its anticipated Star Wars land at Disneyland and Walt Disney World months ahead of schedule, but with the surprise debut comes a few unexpected reveals, including ticket reservations and Fastpass plans.
When Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens on May 31 at Disneyland and Aug. 29 at Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, you won't need to pay high prices
Parking At Disneyland Mickey And Friends Gets Sensors And Another Garage Is Under Construction
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It's no secret to anyone who goes to Disneyland regularly that parking there can be tough.
The Mickey & Friends parking garage - which was reportedly the largest in California when it opened in 2001 - can be bursting at the seams on weekends and holidays, requiring drivers to be diverted to auxiliary lots.
A new garage is under construction adjacent to the
Want To Ride The Millennium Falcon At Star Wars Attraction May The Timed Ticket Force Be With You
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Walt Disney Co. is requiring guests at its Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, Calif., to reserve specific times to visit a new Star Wars attraction as the company looks for ways to manage an expected surge in crowds.
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,
Opening Date For Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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The opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at the Walt Disney Company's California and Florida parks have been revealed. The Millennium Falcon will be blasting off from Disneyland on May 31 and at Walt Disney World Resort on Aug. 29.
The massive Galaxy's Edge is a new 14-acre land at the Disney theme parks, featuring rides and experiences that thrust visitors
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,
Opening Day Set For Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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Official opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World were announced Thursday during the Walt Disney Company Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland Park at the Disneyland Resort (Anaheim) will officially open on May 31, 2019. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt
Find Out What It Will Be Like To Ride Rise Of The Resistance In Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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The Rise of the Resistance attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge emerges from a rebel military outpost set up in a forest to avoid detection by First Order troops that have established a base nearby in the village of Black Spire Outpost on the remote planet of Batuu.
"You'll notice that there's a very temporary nature to everything out here," said John Larena, Walt
Why Disneyland Is Not Selling The Same Old Stuff In Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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The most interesting nugget from last week's publicity dump from Disneyland on Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge revealed the company's merchandise strategy for the new land.
Everything that Disneyland is planning to sell in Galaxy's Edge will be original souvenirs, designed specifically for the land, Disney said. That means no "Star Wars" T-shirts that you can find in the
Step Inside Star Wars Galaxys Edges Millennium Falcon On A Behind The Scenes Tour
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Just beyond a curved archway, the Millennium Falcon came into view against a backdrop of 135-foot-tall petrified trees hand-carved from rock work as construction workers hustled to complete Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland.
"What you see before you is obviously the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy," said Asa Kalama, Walt Disney Imagineering executive creative
Want A Star Wars Galaxys Edge Lightsaber Be Prepared To Pay
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Dateline: March 2, 2019
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Young padawans better start saving their allowance and babysitting money now if they want to buy one of the authentic lightsabers sold in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge when the new themed land opens this summer at Disneyland.
The realistic-looking lightsabers will set them back $158. That's a lot of lawn mowing money. And Disney won't take galactic credits. Only credit
Star Wars Galaxys Edge Explained
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Dateline: March 1, 2019
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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is the biggest Disney theme park upgrade in years. The twin facilities will open up later this year at both Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, and at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. But since their unveiling in the summer of 2015, detailed information has been in short supply.
After a major unveiling of the park this
Star Wars Galaxys Edge Attraction To Offer Guests That Infamous Blue And Green Milk Here Is What It Will Taste Like
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Pour up a cold one!
If you've ever wanted to take a sip of that blue milk Luke Skywalker imbibes in "Star Wars: A New Hope," Disneyland's about to give you the next best thing.
What happened: Guests of the new "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" attraction opening this summer at Disneyland will be able to purchase a glass of blue milk at the park, Entertainment Weekly
Star Wars How To Have Fun Using The Force Galaxy Edge Land
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Dateline: February 28, 2019
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Rounding a corner in Black Spire Outpost, the instantly recognizable spacecraft comes into full view. There, in all of its glory, is the Millennium Falcon.
At over 100 feet wide and about 30 feet tall, Han Solo's signature spaceship looms large in its maintenance bay on the remote planet of Batuu. It is stunning.
And it's also a short walk from Big Thunder
Inside Star Wars Galaxys Edge A Firsthand Account
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Dateline: February 27, 2019
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"Wow." That's all I could manage to think and even say aloud as I stared up at the enormous, full-scale Millennium Falcon in Disneyland's newest attraction, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, as I visited with a small group of media last week for a top secret (they even took our phones) preview. That was just the start of the tour.
When the attraction opens this summer (date
Star Wars Galaxys Edges Cast Member Costumes Will Make You Want To Work At Disneyland
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Dateline: February 27, 2019
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If you're a fan of Star Wars or theme parks then you're likely waiting for the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge as much, if not more, than you're looking forward to the release of Star Wars: Episode IX. It's going to be a huge event when the brand new theme park lands opens at Disneyland this summer and Walt Disney World this fall. Disney has promised a new theme park
Here Is What Was Unveiled About Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge At Its Cast Party
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Disneyland held an after-hours party just for cast members Tuesday night - and they got to be the first people to see some of the uniforms that will be appearing soon in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
Most people know that Disney's building a new Star Wars land near Frontierland that's expected to open in June, but this was the first time anyone had seen uniforms that
Star Wars Land And The Battle Over Its Opening Date
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Dateline: February 14, 2019
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So when is Disney finally going to tell us when, exactly, its Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge lands will open?
All we've heard officially so far from the company is "summer" for Disneyland and "fall" for the Walt Disney World installation, though Disney CEO Bob Iger let slip to a business magazine "June" for the Disneyland opening, which matches our guess from last
Star Wars Galaxys Edge Is Going To Be So Big Disney Is Not Even Bothering To Market It
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Dateline: February 6, 2019
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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will be opening very soon at two different Disney Parks, but don't actually expect to hear much about it from Disney. The fact of the matter is that everybody already knows that Galaxy's Edge is coming and the company knows that the minute an official opening date is announced, everybody will know that too, so Disney won't need to spend a lot of
Pardon The Pixie Dust Sleeping Beauty Castle Will Sparkle Again
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It's just another way that Disneyland Resort gets its sparkle back. Spring, 2019, the most Instagrammed spot in the park promises new magic.
If you've visited Disneyland Resort lately, you've seen the "pardon our pixie dust" signs in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. The landmark pink and blue structure is getting a face-lift that even the most die-hard Disney fan
New Star Wars Attraction Could Be A Half An Hour Long Ride
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Dateline: January 29, 2019
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The force keeps getting stronger as Disneyland will now take visitors to a galactic ride with the new attraction Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. After the long wait, fans are now counting the days until its grand opening in June and it sure as hell will be worth the wait.
Unlike most theme park rides that require guests to queue for hours just to get that very short time
Project Stardust Bringing More Room To Walk Sit Ahead Of Galaxys Edge Opening
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Dateline: January 24, 2019
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It's code name isn't ominous, but it does in part herald the beginning of something Disneyland visitors aren't dreading.
"Project Stardust" is bringing several changes to how visitors get around Disneyland Resort, though many are specific to the park itself. The changes are being implemented before the scheduled opening of "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" this summer.
1954 Disneyland Concept Art And Sleeping Beauty Still Will Wrap Castle During Renovation Work
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Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle will get an eye-catching but temporary throwback look thanks to some enormous 1950s artwork while the Anaheim theme park's iconic centerpiece undergoes a major renovation.
Disneyland plans to wrap the front of Sleeping Beauty Castle in a massive rendering of early concept art of the castle predating the 1955 opening of the park.
One Big Problem Star Wars Galaxys Edge Is Going To Have
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Dateline: January 22, 2019
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Ever since it was first announced, theme park fans and Star Wars fans alike have been looking forward to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opening at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Now that it's 2019 the new land is almost here in both parks, but the more I look at it the more I'm afraid this new land might be getting ready for a serious problem, the crowds. Of course, the
Star Wars Land Will Likely Be Getting The Worlds Greatest Ride
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Dateline: January 21, 2019
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As Disney prepares to open two new Star Wars-themed lands this year, we are just now starting to learn details about what to expect in these billion-dollar areas.
Opening first in Disneyland this June, and then "late fall" at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will be the largest, most detailed, and most expensive single themed lands Disney has
Will Fans Want To See A Nighttime Show Without Fireworks
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Disneyland plans to roll out a new nighttime spectacular on Main Street USA that is heavy on projection mapping technology but without fireworks most nights as Sleeping Beauty Castle undergoes a months-long rehabilitation wrapped in construction scaffolding.
Mickey's Mix Magic swaps Disneyland's familiar nightly fireworks show for a laser, lighting and projection
Star Wars Galaxys Edge Will Have X-Wing And TIE Fighters
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Dateline: January 16, 2019
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X-wing and TIE fighter starships are ready to join a fleet of Star Wars spacecraft already docked at the new Galaxy's Edge themed land under construction at Disneyland.
Disneyland plans to install a $250,000 X-wing and $250,000 TIE fighter at the new Star Wars land scheduled to debut in June, according to Anaheim building permits.
The building permits mention
Insane Number Of Guests Could See On Opening Day Of Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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Dateline: January 16, 2019
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We know that Star Wars Galaxy's Edge is going to be insanely popular, but exactly what that means in terms of actual turnout has been anybody's guess. However, one theme park expert has taken the time to actually come up with a number, and if he's right Disneyland is going to have a serious problem on their hands as he estimates that Disneyland could see 200,000 guests on
Disneyland Turns To Mickey Mouse To Attract Visitors Before Star Wars Galaxys Edge Opens
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Dateline: January 15, 2019
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It figures that Disney would call on its biggest name to do one of its biggest jobs.
With the highly anticipated Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land opening at Disneyland sometime this summer - likely in June, Disney CEO Bob Iger recently told Barron's - the park needs something fresh to keep fans visiting until then. A big draw. A big name.
Well, at Disney, there's
Construction Walls Go Up Around Sleeping Beauty Castle
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Even a princess' castle needs its beauty rest from time to time.
Construction walls have gone up around Sleeping Beauty Castle as a major refurbishment of Disneyland's iconic centerpiece begins ahead of the grand opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in June. The extensive castle makeover will last until spring with no reopening date set, according to Disney
Tickets And Parking Prices Are Going Up Again As Much As 25 Percent
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Dateline: January 6, 2019
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Only months before the opening of its $1-billion Star Wars expansion, the Disneyland Resort announced price increases of up to 25% for daily tickets, annual passes and parking.
The increases, which took effect Sunday, come less than a year after the resort adopted price hikes of up to 18%. Under the latest increases, the cheapest daily ticket will be more than $100.
Shoppers At Star Wars Galaxys Edge Will Haggle With An Animatronic Shopkeeper And Buy Blue Milk From A Farmer
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Shoppers wandering through Merchant Row and Smuggler's Alley in the new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge themed land coming to Disneyland this summer will be able to haggle with an animatronic shopkeeper over prices and buy Blue Milk from a Bantha farmer.
The new details about the retail shops and restaurants planned for the highly-anticipated 14-acre land emerged from a
Castle Is Getting A New Roof
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Disneyland will start work next week on a new roof for Sleeping Beauty Castle.
The castle's roof apparently was damaged by some of the decorations that Disney installed for its 60th anniversary Diamond Celebration back in 2015. Disney has made some temporary repairs to keep the icon open, but - as any homeowner knows - there comes a time when patches just won't do
Star Wars Land Is Going To Be Out Of This World
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Dateline: December 28, 2018
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Six years after the Walt Disney Company purchased the rights to Star Wars from George Lucas, the Burbank media conglomerate is bringing the planet Batuu to life at Disneyland. More than 5,000 workers are transforming 14 acres of the park-stables, backstage areas, a big ole chunk of Frontierland-into Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge (set to open this summer), focusing not only on
Newest Food Option The Tropical Hideaway Is Finally Open And Here Is What It Looks Like
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Dateline: December 19, 2018
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It might be true that nothing at Disneyland these days is really hidden away, not with record crowds, but it's still worth checking out the newest eatery, called the Tropical Hideaway.
Sandwiched in between the Enchanted Tiki Room and the Jungle Cruise, this new outdoor dining spot provides a rustic river-view deck and iron tables and chairs, along with an experience
Here Is What The New Tropical Hideaway In Adventureland Looks Like
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The tiki torches are lit and the tables are ready. Now, get ready for some outdoor dining overlooking the Jungle Cruise, as Disneyland's Tropical Hideaway prepares to open for business.
This new eatery will serve grab-and-go exotic foods such as warm bao buns with spiced vegetable, kaffir lime chicken and bulgogi beef fillings, ramen salad, spring rolls with cream
Millennium Falcon Has Landed
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The reality of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland just got a lot more real. That right there is the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy, as it now appears in solid, full-sized form in Anaheim, California's flagship theme park. As with the Haunted Mansion, we suspect most of the actual ride - dubbed "Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run" - will be contained within the
How Long Will You Have To Wait In Line To Ride New Millennium Falcon Attraction
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The Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run flight simulator coming to Star Wars: Galaxy Edge this summer will only have enough capacity to allow about half the people that visit Disneyland on a typical day to ride the highly anticipated new attraction.
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run will accommodate up to 1,800 riders per hour when the new 14-acre themed land opens in
Millennium Falcon Construction Complete At Star Wars Galaxys Edge In Disneyland
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Crews have completed exterior construction of the Millennium Falcon spaceship that will serve as the centerpiece of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge when the themed land debuts at Disneyland next summer, according to recently released aerial images.
All that's missing now is some blast damage and the fastest hunk o' junk in the galaxy will be ready for its close-up. Aerial
Details Released On Disneyland's Planned Star Wars Galaxys Edge Attractions
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"Star Wars" fans will soon be able to pilot the Millennium Falcon and face off against Kylo Ren in battle.
Disney on Saturday announced some details of the new "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" lands, opening in 2019.
It also announced that composer John Williams, creator of the classic "Star Wars" themes, is writing new music for the "Galaxy's Edge" attractions, and
New Star Wars Attractions Put Guests Behind The Controls And In Face To Face Battle With Kylo Ren
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Disney revealed some new details about two signature attractions that will be part of the new "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge," a new land, opening next year at Disneyland.
On "Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run," guests will be able to take the controls in one of three "unique and critical" roles.
On "Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance," guests can join an epic battle
Is Disneyland Getting Its First Ride Based On Mickey Mouse
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Dateline: October 31, 2018
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Will Mickey Mouse finally get his own ride at Disneyland? A Disney fan blog is reporting that the park plans to build a major new ride in Toontown called Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, modeled after a similar ride already under construction in Florida.
Disney officials declined to comment , saying they have nothing publicly to announce at this time. The blog post
How To Beat Crowds Before Star Wars Galaxys Edge Opens
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You've done the research, combined it with common sense and picked the perfect time to visit Disneyland in order to beat the crowds: midweek in the dead of winter.
Yet you're at the end of a 90-minute line for Space Mountain, wondering what the heck happened.
Your desire for short lines and opens spaces diametrically opposes Disney's effort to fill its parks
When Will Disneyland Next Raise Prices To Limit Attendance
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Dateline: October 23, 2018
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Something unusual happened in the theme park business last week. The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida changed its ticket prices and Disneyland didn't do a thing.
The Disney theme parks had developed a habit in recent years of raising their ticket and annual pass prices at the same time. But last week, Walt Disney World rolled out a wide-ranging change in the way
Disney Brings Epic Star Wars Experiences To Fans
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Six years ago in October 2012, Disney announced a deal to acquire Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion. The real value that Disney has brought to fans in taking over the franchise is the opportunity for fans to now to experience "Star Wars" adventures themselves. These experiences immerse fans in the "Star Wars" galaxies so they feel as though they are living out the story
Millennium Falcon Is Visible Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge
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Dateline: October 18, 2018
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The Millennium Falcon spaceship that will be the centerpiece of the new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land is beginning to take shape at Disneyland, based on recently released aerial images.
NearMap aerial images taken on Sept. 30 above the Anaheim theme park show the distinctive wireframe outline of the Star Wars galaxy's most iconic ship emerging amid continuing
Star Wars Galaxys Edge 10 Cool Things To Know
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Dateline: October 8, 2018
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Unless you've been living on Gilligan's Island, you likely know that Disney is building a new Star Wars-themed land inside Disneyland (and also Walt Disney World in Florida). It's big. It's exciting. And it's going to draw massive crowds. Here's what we know so far about Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
1. Summer 2019: It's expected to open in Anaheim by summer 2019, and
Star Wars Galaxys Edge Millennium Falcon Ride Details Teased
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Dateline: October 7, 2018
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When it was announced that Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will be opening up at both Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios, fans got pretty excited when they heard that they can live their own adventure in the galaxy far, far away from Disney Imagineering. Most of all, fans got pretty jazzed about the opportunity to board the Millennium Falcon.
MakingStarWars reported
Star Wars Galaxys Edge Millennium Falcon Missions
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TV Spots are Filming Now!
I've heard a lot of rumors about the Millennium Falcon ride coming to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the Star Wars themed land coming to Disney Parks in 2019. Recently a commercial was filmed for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge centered around "early access" to the land. We aren't sure if the early access will be for everyone or if this is a "Golden
Will There Be Any Space Left To Sit At Disneyland Anymore
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Dateline: September 25, 2018
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Moving people around a theme park is like one of those slide-tray puzzles. You move from one place to any other space that is clear, in the hope that eventually you will get to wherever you actually wanted to go.
Except that at Disneyland, there's often not that extra, empty space you need to move around the board. It's gridlock.
Disney latest step to address
What Bob Iger Thinks About Adding Alcohol To Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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Disneyland made waves recently when, buried among some new details about the cantina that will be part of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, it was revealed that adult beverages will be for sale there, something that hasn't been the case at Disneyland since it opened in 1955. Recently, Bob Iger, CEO of Disney, was asked about this major break with tradition, and while Iger says he
Disneyland Is Quietly Removing Seating And Planters For Star Wars Land Access
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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
Tipsyland Ten Reasons To Visit Star Wars Cantina Next Summer
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It only took 63 years, but Disneyland will soon host the Happiest Hour on Earth.
At least it could, if it takes full advantage of its decision to (finally) serve alcohol in the park, a change that required a galaxy far far away.
Disney recently announced cocktails will be served at the cantina when the new Star Wars land opens next summer.
Until then, there
Disneyland To Sell Alcohol Publicly In 2019 When Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Opens
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What's a round of Sabacc without a drink?
For Disneyland guests mingling with the intergalactic barflies at the new cantina coming to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in 2019, a conversation could be accompanied by a cocktail - a menu item the park has never before offered publicly.
Since Disneyland opened in Anaheim more than 60 years ago, only one location - the
Newest Eatery Will Offer Tiki Torches And A River View
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Disneyland visitors will be able to sit on an outdoor deck in Adventureland, watch boats from the Jungle Cruise ride by and eat exotic grab-and-go food when the park's newest eatery opens later this year, according to the Disney Parks blog.
The blog provided a few more tantalizing details about the new Tropical Hideway eatery under construction next to the Enchanted
Top 10 Building Permits Total Over 202 Million Dollars
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Dateline: August 27, 2018
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Between its new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land, Pixar Pier and hotel renovations, there's no doubt that Disneyland has been busy building lately. But what's it all costing?
Since this time last year, Disney has been issued over $202.6 million in construction permits for its ten most expensive builds, BuildZoom reported. Here is the list of Disney's most expensive
Every Attraction Ranked By Three Disney Superfans
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Dateline: August 15, 2018
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While pretty much everybody loves Disneyland to one degree or another, for some of us, love borders on obsession. Three of us in particular at CinemaBlend have been to Disneyland so many times that we've lost track. Jessica and Mack are both former Southern California residents who used to frequent the park regularly and still make a yearly pilgrimage back. While I live a
Cast Member Canoe Races Are A Disneyland Classic
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Dateline: July 17, 2018
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The temporary closure of Disneyland Park's historic Rivers of America, which began near the beginning of 2016, signified a few major things at the famous destination.
Principally, construction was beginning in earnest on the cosmic land known as Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, which meant that a few attractions in the water's immediate area, which sits adjacent to the Star
Testing Dynamic Pricing Models With 299 Dollars Pixar Pier Ticket
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Are you ready for the experience of buying a ticket to a theme park to become like the experience of buying a plane ticket? Strap in, because Disneyland dynamic pricing tests are happening right now, and it could impact the way the theme park operates as next year's opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge looms large on the horizon. Read more about this new pricing test
Does Disneyland Have Too Many Annual Passholders
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I suspect that many Disneyland fans have asked that question when backed up behind hundreds of other cars all waiting to get into the Mickey and Friends parking structure on a Friday night. Disneyland has so many annual passholders that it no longer follows the same crowd patterns as every other major park in the country.
At most theme parks, the crowds hit hardest
New Limits On Park Visits For Some Annual Passholders
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Disneyland announced the first of what could be sweeping changes coming to its annual passport program that will limit - for the first time - which parks some passholders can visit on specific days.
The changes come at a time when resort officials are debating how best to manage enormous crowds expected when the new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land opens in Disneyland
Disney Begins 100M Dollar Parking Structure
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Disneyland Resort has begun building a 6,500-space parking structure valued, according to permits, at $100 million, and part of the park's' $2 billion expansion, which also includes a fourth hotel and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
The six-story structure is scheduled, like the new Star Wars-themed land, to open next year. It's called Cleo in permits, after Geppetto's pet
Star Wars Village At Disneyland To Be Named Black Spire Outpost
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Dateline: May 28, 2018
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There are new details out about Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland.
We now know the name of the village that guests will walk through as they enter the new Star Wars land.
The village will be called Black Spire Outpost, referring to the geological formations that surround it.
The outpost is said to be a haven for the galaxy's most notorious
Star Wars Expansion Land Will Open At Disneyland Next Summer
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Dateline: May 22, 2018
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Anticipation has been high for the Star Wars-themed expansion lands being built at Disneyland and Disney World, but it hasn't been clear when fans will actually be able to venture into the new parks. Today, that got a little clearer: Disney officially announced Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will open at Disneyland in summer 2019, with the Disney World version of the park
Construction At Disneyland Creates Maze For Visitors
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A project to build a new 700-room hotel and a 6,500-space parking garage at Disneyland will make it more challenging for many park visitors to get around in the coming months.
The Disneyland resort is scrambling to add hotel and parking capacity to deal with the massive crowds expected for the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland in 2019 and the recently
Visitors Face Maze Amid Construction At Resort
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The Disneyland resort is scrambling to add hotel and parking capacity to deal with the massive crowds expected for the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland in 2019 and the recently announced Marvel superhero land at Disney California Adventure a few years later.
Ground clearing is scheduled to start on Disneyland's fourth hotel in July, with an opening
Dumbo Is Flying Again At Disneyland And Now He Is Really Shady
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Dumbo has been cleared to fly over Disneyland once again and he's got something he's never had before: a brand-new shade structure to provide relief from the burning rays to patient visitors for the first time in the ride's 62-year history.
"It looks fantastic," Disneyland super fan Gavin Doyle said Monday afternoon after getting his first glimpse of the revamped
Themed Entertainment Designers From Disney, Knott's, Efteling And More Preach The Importance Of Play Over Technology
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The Disneyland Resort played host to the usual tuneful pirates and hitchhiking ghosts this past weekend, but what visitors may not have noticed among all those carelessly pushed strollers were the 800 or so artists gathered for one of the most respected awards ceremonies of the themed entertainment industry.
The honorees were announced months ago, so there was no
Tired Of Standing Line Soon You’ll Be Able To Order Meals In Advance
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Tired of standing in long lines to order a meal at Disneyland? Maybe, by this summer, the lines will be shorter.
Disneyland is finalizing plans to launch a new online ordering system that allows visitors to look at menus on the resort's mobile app at any time during their day, and then order a meal for pick-up later. The new system will be available at both
Horses Are Back To Pull The Trolley On Main Street USA
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Clip clop. Clip clop. In case you've been missing the sound of hooves on pavement, the horses are back at Disneyland.
The horse-drawn trolley is one of the few Disneyland attractions that's been operating since opening day in 1955, carrying park visitors up and down Main Street USA nearly every day for more than 60 years. That was until Jan. 8, when they went on
New Star Wars Ride Runs Of Nvidia Quadro Graphics
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Dateline: March 29, 2018
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One of the highlights of yesterday's GTC keynote was a demonstration of the next big Disneyland ride - a new Star Wars attraction called Galaxy's Edge.
NVIDIA has confirmed that it is working with Disney to create the look of the VR ride alongside Epic Games.
The ride will involve a trip on the Millennium Falcon to a distant outpost called Batuu.
Under the
10 Things To Know About Star Wars Nite
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Dateline: March 17, 2018
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Yes, Star Wars and Disneyland geeks and freaks, (and everyone else, too), Disneyland is about to hold its first ever "Stars Wars Nite" at the park, for those of us who just can't get enough of the fun. This is in anticipation of the next movie in the Disney Star Wars franchise, plus of course the anticipated opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in July 2019.
Here are
How Star Tours Inspired The Last Jedi
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Dateline: March 13, 2018
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The new Star Wars trilogy has been taking many cues from the film's that preceded it. However, it turns out that one element of Star Wars: The Last Jedi actually owes its existence to a Star Wars theme park attraction. Near the end of the movie, during the battle on the planet Crait, we follow the Millennium Falcon as it is chased by a squad of TIE Fighters into a fissure
Visitors Will Soon Get To Hang Out With Star Wars Hero Rey
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Dateline: February 13, 2018
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Even before the forthcoming Star Wars land, Galaxy's Edge, becomes a reality, more and more figures from the galaxy are turning up at the Disney parks.
Now park visitors at Disneyland in Anaheim can expect to cross paths with Rey at the Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland.
Disney Parks announced Tuesday that the Jakku scavenger turned lightsaber-wielding
Disneyland Resort Raises Prices As Much As 18%
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Dateline: February 11, 2018
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The Disneyland resort raised prices over the weekend, several months before the park plans to unveil a remake of its boardwalk-themed area at the California Adventure Park.
The prices rose the highest for annual pass holders, up as much as 18%. Daily tickets rose nearly 9%. By comparison, the consumer price index rose 2.5% in the 12 months ending January 2017.
Disney Reveals New Images For Star Wars Galaxy's Edge
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Dateline: December 18, 2017
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Star Wars fans gathered at Disney's Hollywood Studios on Saturday and were rewarded with a few new images of the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land coming in 2019.
Disney creative executive Scott Trowbridge shared the images on the Disney Parks Blog, and detailed the event he attended alongside Imagineers Robin Reardon and Chris Beatty as well as Lucasfilm
First Look Inside Incredible Millennium Falcon Ride
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Dateline: December 13, 2017
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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
Should Charge People More To Go On The Newest Rides
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Dateline: December 5, 2017
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Forgive me for what I am about to do. I don't mean to make the sometimes-frustrating task of visiting crowded theme parks any more difficult for anyone. In fact, I'm trying to find a way to make that a lot more enjoyable. But I am about to raise a topic that a lot of theme park fans might find far more unpleasant than a three-hour wait under a hot summer sun.
So here
Disney Reveals Planet Name In Star Wars Galaxy Edge
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While Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge won't arrive to Disney's Hollywood Studios or Disneyland until 2019, but the creative team behind the new panet they're building now has a name.
Be prepared to visit Batuu, a planet on the edge of the Star Wars galaxy.
The detail was revealed to visitors to Star Tours - The Adventures Continue at both the Orlando and California
We Saw The Blueprints For Disneyland Star Wars Galaxy Edge And This Is What They Show
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Dateline: November 17, 2017
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Source: Orange County Register
The visitors who enter Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge after it opens in 2019 will step into the most intricate and immersive environment the park has ever created, with lush trees, exotic buildings, a land speeder garage, a droid shop and even a version of the Mos Eisley cantina, according to building plans Disney has filed with the city of Anaheim.
The "Star
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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Source: Orange County Register
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
Disneyland Must Make These 8 Fixes To Handle Larger Crowds
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Dateline: October 31, 2017
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Source: Orange County Register
Anyone who's circled around the Disneyland Resort on a busy Friday night should welcome last week's news that Disney is moving ahead with a new parking garage at the resort, even if it won't be at the much-debated Eastern Gateway. But a new parking garage and a fourth hotel don't address all of the logistical needs at the ever-more-crowded resort. Here are eight things
Here Is Everything We Know So Far About New Star Wars Attraction
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Dateline: October 20, 2017
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Source: Los Angeles Magazine
It's no secret that the 2019 opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is perhaps the most anticipated expansion in Disney history. But until Disneyland's Comic-Con-like D23 convention, little was known about it. Galaxy's Edge (don't call it Star Wars Land) is supposed to represent a remote outpost never seen in any Star Wars film. Yet between its Tatooine and Naboo-inspired
A Droid Named Jake Roams Disneyland Will This And Other Droids Follow You Around In Star Wars Land
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Dateline: October 10, 2017
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Source: Orange County Register
Just a day after The Walt Disney Co. released a trailer for its latest "Star Wars" movie, Disneyland dropped a major hint of what might inhabit Star Wars land: Galaxy's Edge in 2019.
An orange and white J4-K3 droid better known as "Jake" was seen roaming around Tomorrowland on Tuesday, Oct. 10, beeping, interacting and mingling with visitors in front of the Star Wars
Is Disney Paying Its Share In Anaheim
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Dateline: September 24, 2017
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Source: Los Angeles Times
A few hours after the gates swing open at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, the cars are still pouring into the massive 10,241-space parking garage.
They zoom into the six-story concrete structure, carloads of costumed kids, foreign tourists and graying baby boomers sporting Mickey Mouse ears, "Frozen" dresses and "Star Wars" backpacks.
The cash pours
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
Star Wars Land Hits Construction Milestone
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Dateline: August 23, 2017
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Source: Orlando Sentinel
Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge construction continues at both Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios, but the Calfornia version just hit a construction milestone ahead of both parks' 2019 openings.
The crew at Disneyland just installed what will be the highest point in the park, a steel structure that will hold up the rock façade that makes up the landscape
Disneyland Cleared To Add 455 Parking Spaces To Its Toy Story Lot
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Dateline: August 22, 2017
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Source: Orange County Register
In a move that will help prepare for the expected onslaught of visitors to its "Star Wars" land opening in two years, Disneyland Resort is adding more parking spaces to its off-site parking lot.
Disneyland got unanimous approval from the Anaheim Planning Commission last week to add an additional 455 parking spaces to its Toy Story lot off Harbor Boulevard and
2 Special Train Engines Create Historic Moment For The Disneyland Railroad
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Dateline: August 2, 2017
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Source: Orange County Register
The steam whistle blew and rounding the bend of the Disneyland Railroad in Frontierland after an 18-month closure, was not one, but two steam locomotives coupled together - a historic moment for the classic Disneyland attraction.
Even more historic was the fact that the two 3-foot gauge engines (the same gauge as the Disneyland Railroad) - the Marie E and the Chloe -
Disneyland Return Railroad And River Attractions
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Dateline: July 30, 2017
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Source: NBC Los Angeles
The building of a space port in a galaxy that happens to be located far, far away doesn't normally prevent an earthbound train from traveling the route it has run along for decades. The port is somewhere deep in the cosmos, light years from this planet, while the train tracks? They've been placed on terra firma, and the engine that toot-toots along them will never be
Railroad Engineers Ecstatic About New Route As Classic Ride Readies To Reopen
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Dateline: July 27, 2017
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Source: Orange County Register
"All Aboard" will be heard again when the Disneyland Railroad opens Saturday, July 29, 2017 after a being shuttered for more than a year.
Construction of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge meant the railroad would be closed while a new route was built around Frontierland for the classic opening day attraction. During that time, the rail line's engineers were busy keeping the
Disneyland Brings Back Attractions That Were Closed For Star Wars Land Construction
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Dateline: July 21, 2017
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Source: Los Angeles Times
A year and a half after they were closed to make way for construction of a new Star Wars land, four Disneyland attractions along the Rivers of America are set to reopen.
The Mark Twain Riverboat, Sailing Ship Columbia, Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes and the Disneyland Railroad will relaunch July 29, featuring new waterfalls and elevated trestles.
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Will Star Wars Galaxys Edge At Disneyland Succeed In Taking Us To A Galaxy Far Far Away
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Dateline: July 19, 2017
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Source: Orange County Register
Will Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland succeed in taking us to a galaxy far, far away?
So now we have a name and more details about Disneyland's upcoming Star Wars land. Titled "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge," the new land will attempt to do something that no major themed land has done before.
It will expand a franchise's universe, instead of simply attempting
After More Than A Year Away Disneyland Debuts Updated Fantasmic River Show
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Dateline: July 18, 2017
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Source: Orange County Register
Mickey Mouse made a triumphant return to the Rivers of America as "Fantasmic!" came back to Disneyland after a more than a one-year absence.
The show, which originally debuted in 1992, went dark in early 2016 as the waterway it is staged on was closed to boat traffic for construction of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. The new 14-acre land, which will open in 2019, gobbled
Disney Announces New Marvel Attraction In Anaheim And The Name Of Its Star Wars Land
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Dateline: July 15, 2017
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Source: Los Angeles Times
With demand continuing to grow for Disney parks and movies, the entertainment giant announced plans to add new attractions throughout its parks, including a new Marvel superhero expansion in Anaheim.
During its fan exposition D23 in Anaheim, Disney officials on Saturday revealed details of planned attractions at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim and at its Florida