Doreen Tracey An Original Disney Mouseketeer Dies At 74
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Doreen Tracey, a former child star who played one of the original cute-as-a-button Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club in the 1950s, has died, according to Disney publicist Howard Green. She was 74. Tracey died from pneumonia Wednesday at a ...

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8 Things From Disneyland’s Past That Need To Come Back
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With Disneyland kicking off its retro-inspired "After Dark" event this week, here are eight things from Disneyland's past that I wish I could see return to the park someday. Helicopter rides from the airport - Yes, you once could fly in a helicopter ...

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Jungle Cruise Is Now A Self Sustaining Ecosystem And Requires Very Little Landscaping
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If you've ever been on Disneyland's jungle cruise you might be surprised to know that after so much work that's been done to it that it's now a self-sustaining ecosystem. It almost seems as though that could have been the intention of the landscapers and ...

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Higher Prices Will Not Make Disneyland Any Less Crowded
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Next month marks the one-year anniversary of the most recent ticket price increases at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Given that price increases have become an annual tradition for Disney, it's probably a good bet that the next one is coming sooner, ...

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Walt Disney World Vs. Disneyland The Haunted Mansion What Is The Difference
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A lot of people have often wonder if it is worth visiting Walt Disney World and Disneyland since they have seen that many of the "same" attractions are at both. It is a perfectly legitimate thought to have and one that would be easy for the uninformed ...

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Everything We Saw At First-Ever Vintage Theme Night
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When Disneyland throws a party, you know we're gonna be there - and Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite was no exception. Disneyland's first event in a forthcoming series of themed nights this year was an ode to the rides, tunes, and thrills of ...

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New Park President At Disneyland In Disney Parks Management Shuffle
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Longtime Disney Parks executive Josh D'Amaro will replace Michael Colglazier as the president of the Disneyland Resort in March, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced today. Colglazier moves to a position overseeing the Disney theme parks in Asia ...

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Space Mountain 87 Year Old Designer Rides Roller Coaster One Last Time
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For so long, his life was about speed, or, more precisely, the rate at which he could thrill people by moving them quickly forward. Now, his life is all about slowing down. Bill Watkins, the guy who designed the ride at Space Mountain at ...

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They Are Disneyland Superfans Why A Lawsuit Is Alleging Gangster-Like Tactics Against One Social Club
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They stroll through Disneyland in packs of 20 or more, motley crews that resemble a cross between the Hells Angels motorcycle gang and a grown-up Mickey Mouse Club with their Disney-themed tattoos and their matching denim vests strewn with trading pins ...

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Disney Rolls Out Autonomous Robots
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Context-aware, personality-driven robot aliens are Disney's secret weapon at warming your heart Disney is no stranger to innovation and so it should come as no surprise that it's finally rolled out autonomous, personality-driven robots into its ...

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Disneyland Resort Raises Prices As Much As 18%
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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 ...

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Visitors Will Soon Get To Hang Out With Star Wars Hero Rey
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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 ...

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Best Snacks To Get Based On Your Favorite Movies
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Your bags are packed, and you have your Mickey ears ready to go. A Disneyland vacation is on the horizon. There's so much to do and see in the parks - from the rides to the characters - but the real treat is pulling up a chair and being a guest for some ...

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Delicious Treats And Awesome Groot Meets
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Eating at Disneyland could be a full-time job all on its own - one that I attempted to take a temp position on with my two-day trip to the House of Mouse. I've spoken previously about why February is a wonderful time to visit the Anaheim park, some of the ...

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Walt Disney World vs Disneyland It’s A Small World What Is The Difference
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Sail around the world with one of the most famous songs ever, but do you really need to ride both? It has one of the most recognizable songs in the entire world, and people from all parts of the globe know it, but is one "It's a Small World" better ...

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Soaring Ticket Prices Make Sense And Cents
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How much should one day at Disneyland cost? Seemingly every year, the Anaheim resort ups its admission prices. And as tradition has it, there's the post-hike debate: Are Disneyland tickets worth that much? This time around, Disneyland raised the ...

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Converting The Closed Aladdins Oasis Into A Dining Spot
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Disneyland will put a new themed spot called "The Tropical Hideway" between the Enchanted Tiki Room and the Jungle Cruise in Adventureland, in a little used space that was formerly Aladdin's Oasis. Park officials are calling it a "dining location," adding ...

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Disney World And Disneyland Have 11 Iconic Matching Attractions Heres Which Park Has The Best Version Of Each Ride
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Disney parks are known for thrilling rides, epic foods and drink, and a creatively magical experience. The original Disneyland park in California has many rides that match up with Florida's Disney World, but not all rides are created equal. For example, ...

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When Will Disneyland Have Drone Shows Like Those Seen At The Olympics
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The most novel part of this year's Olympic opening and closing ceremonies was the drone shows. Hundreds of synchronized drones flew above the Olympic stadium in Pyeongchang, with their lights shining as illuminated pixels creating ever-changing animations ...

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Disneyland Changes Tram Loading And Security At Mickey And Friends
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Disneyland is switching up the way that many fans will enter the park, again. Visitors parking in the Mickey and Friends structure will find that Disney has moved its security check and tram loading inside the parking garage, taking over the former ...

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Will Disneyland Let Guests Retain The Option Of Walking From Parking Structures Instead Of Taking A Tram
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Disneyland has started work on its new parking garage, which will go up on the site of the former Pinocchio parking lot. As part of the site prep work, Disneyland has moved its security check and tram-loading stations into the bottom level of the Mickey ...

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23 Surprising Items You Can Not Bring Into Disneyland
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Disneyland is a magical place where dreams come true - and it's also a place you can't bring pots and pans. Yep, the park has some pretty interesting things on their banned items list, and of course some prohibited items (like weapons, for instance) that ...

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Visitors Ask Dude Where Is My Stroller
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Disneyland might be marketed to the public as the Happiest Place on Earth, but sometimes it makes thieves happy, too. Like any place where tens of thousands of people gather daily, things get stolen. Especially the most ubiquitous symbol of parenthood: ...

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No One Can Die At Disneyland And Other Insane Conspiracy Theories About The Happiest Place On Earth
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Disneyland and Disney World aren't all laughter and magic all the time. In fact, there are many dark - not to mention insane - secrets behind the happiest place on Earth. That said, not all of these so-called "secrets" are true, including one Disney ...

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There Is 1 Wild Ride At Disneyland That Even Freaks Out Employees
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There is 1 Wild Ride at Disneyland That Even Freaks Out Employees For riders who pay close attention to the themes of a ride, Mr. Toad's Wild ride can be pretty jarring. Luckily, most child passengers don't realize what exactly is going on (a sinful ...

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How Star Tours Inspired The Last Jedi
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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 ...

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Say Goodbye To The Pirates Of The Caribbean Bride Auction
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Disneyland is preparing to nix the familiar scene on its Pirates of the Caribbean ride where captive, tied-up women are auctioned off as brides, presumably to pirates, as it will be shut down temporarily starting April 23 to make the switch. As ...

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A Beginners Guide to Disneyland Snacks
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We all know that familiar feeling of being overwhelmed with what seems like a million options of amusement park snacks. For me, this is especially true when I'm at Disneyland, where all the snack stands make me want to literally empty out my wallet. I've ...

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Pirates Of The Caribbean Is Ditching Brides For Sale Scene
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They drink, they shoot, they pillage. But Disneyland draws the line at animatronic pirates auctioning off women for brides. The brides-for-sale scene in Pirates of the Caribbean will be re-Imagineered starting April 23, when the attraction shuts down ...

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10 Things To Know About Star Wars Nite
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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 ...

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It Is A Real Mickey Mouse Operation
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I had a chance to get away for a few days earlier this month and I ended up in Disneyland of all places. You know, the one in California, as opposed to Disney World, the one in Florida. I have to confess, I have been to both of them a few times. ...

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Disney Vacation Pros Dish Up Budgeting Tips for Trips
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Taking a Disney vacation can be pure magic. That's what it feels like for Becca Robins of Boise, Idaho. She travels to Disneyland in Anaheim, California, about twice a year with her husband and three sons - one 7-year-old and 3-year-old twins. ...

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When King Mohammed V Visited The First Disneyland Park
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One year after Morocco's independence, King Mohammed V paid the United States a visit, and most precisely the newly constructed park known at the moment as Disneyland. During his trip to the American country, the sovereign visited Williamsburg, Dallas, ...

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Here Is How One Cast Member Keeps The Magic He Grew Up With Alive Every Day
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When Michael Estes was a little boy, Disneyland was part of his every day summer experience. When one cast member went out of her way to smile at him and treat him special, it changed his life forever. "I feel like I grew up inside the park," Estes ...

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How The Disneyland Strike Of 1984 Changed The Magic Kingdom Forever
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Disneyland custodian Al Ramos came back from vacation in September 1984 with no work to return to, save for walking the picket line outside his job. The company wanted a two-year wage freeze, no health-insurance benefits for part-time workers and the ...

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Walt Disneys First Ever Map Of Disneyland Revealed
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Back when Disney products were to be watched, not experienced, Walt Disney had a vision: a theme park that felt like stepping into a magical new place. Now, we can finally witness Walt's first dream. Before construction could start, Walt needed ...

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Beloved Disneyland Rides And Attractions That No Longer Exist
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Since its opening in 1955, Disneyland has seen a number of rides and attractions come and go. And while some of the rides were replaced with newer and better thrills, some are sorely missed. Up ahead, we take a look at some of the most beloved ...

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7 Secrets About Disney Rides Direct From The Imagineers Who Designed Them
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From Space Mountain's backwards architecture to Tinker Bell's secrets of flying, there are plenty of insider-y tidbits to know about Disney's parks. But these bits of insider info are different, because they come straight from members of Walt Disney ...

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Disneyland Are Opening A Real-Life Pizza Planet From Toy Story
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Your childhood dreams have been answered - or at least one rather niche dream, anyway. Disney have decided to bring one of the key locations from the classic 1995 film Toy Story to life by opening a real-life Pizza Planet in one of their world-famous ...

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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 ...

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Real Reason Disney Parks Have Feral Cats And Other Wild Animals You Might See At The Happiest Place On Earth
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Animatronic animals aren't the only "furry" friends who get to enjoy Disneyland and Disney World. In fact, Disney parks are home to a variety of different species. Including, an abundance of feral cats that have free range of Main Street, Tomorrowland, ...

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New Star Wars Ride Runs Of Nvidia Quadro Graphics
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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 ...

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What Would Walt Disney Say About Disney Today
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The first studio deal I made to write and produce a motion picture was at the Walt Disney Company - and Walt's imprint on the studio he created was so indelible that almost any time anyone would ask a question, the response was almost always began with ...

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Know It All
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Walt Disney (1901-1966) got the idea for Disneyland when kids started asking where Mickey Mouse and Snow White lived. He envisioned a place where "parents and children could have fun together." It took a little more than a year to convert 160 acres ...

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Disney Making It’s A Small World Into A Movie
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In a surprise move, The Walt Disney Company CFO Christine M. McCarthy announced in a call to shareholders that the House of Mouse is adapting the popular Disneyland ride "It's A Small World" into a live action feature movie written and directed by ...

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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 ...

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5 Best Rides 5 Things To Avoid
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Five can't-miss Disneyland rides Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: A gold-mine-themed runaway train ride, it has nothing to do with Disney characters, except you'll yelp as high-pitched as Minnie Mouse through its twists and turns. And yet it wasn't too ...

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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 ...

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Totally Wicked Pixar Monorail Zooms
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Finding a few phenomenal, out-of-this-world, beyond-extraordinary modes of transportation in the animated films of the Pixar universe? You don't need to search too far to locate fantastical vehicles and ways of getting around, from Lightning McQueen ...

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Secret To Making Your Wait In Line Fly By
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Disney parks are a lot of fun, but waiting in long lines all day is the price we have to pay for that fun (well, that and the ticket fee). When you're really excited to get on a ride, the line can feel like it's taking forever. So the next time you're ...

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Show Features Flying Buzz Lightyear Floating Up House
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There will be a few unusual sights in the air when "Together Forever - A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular" debuts at Disneyland this week. Mixed in with the usual fireworks and projections onto Sleeping Beauty Castle will be a flying Buzz Lightyear and the ...

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Neil Patrick Harris Spends 172,500 Dollars On Haunted Mansion Painting
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Neil Patrick Harris outed himself as a big spender Wednesday night. In 2016, Van Eaton Galleries' "Souvenirs of Disneyland" auction raked in $1.2 million-$172,500 of which came from Harris, who bid on an original stretching portrait from the park's ...

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See How Much It Costs To Run Disneyland For Just One Day
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Disneyland is deemed the "Happiest Place on Earth," but happiness doesn't pay the electricity bill. Disney parks and resorts are rumored to be the priciest theme park tickets around the globe. These facts might not surprise you, but what might surprise ...

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Rare Drawings From Museum Of Weird Walt Disney Vision For Haunted Mansion Go To Auction First Time In Disney History
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On Saturday, April 28, 2018, Van Eaton Galleries located in Sherman Oaks, California will auction some of the only known original concept artwork of "The Museum of the Weird," part of Walt Disney's original idea for Disneyland's iconic "Haunted Mansion" ...

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Disneyland Is Selling A Pickle Topped Pizza
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We've never shied away from a controversial pizza topping - and we're not just talking the kind that'll get you into lengthy debates like Hawaiian pizza (hello, pineapples). We're talkin' pickles. (Honestly, when are we not ...) We discovered those little ...

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Disneyland Is A Home For 19 Members Of The Same Family That Spans 4 Generations
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When brother and sister Kaiden and Mikayla Gerlach began working at Disneyland, their family celebrated but no one was surprised. They grew up going to the theme park and photos show Mikayla as a child with her great-grandmother buying balloons at ...

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Second Star Wars Late Night Event After First Sold Out
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Disneyland just gave "Star Wars" fans a new reason to visit the theme park. The park is adding an additional Star Wars-themed "After Dark" celebration in May after the first sold out. The park had already set aside its first celebration for May 3, ...

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Walt A Beauty This Castle Inspired The Sleeping Beauty Castle
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If you've ever dreamed of being a Disney prince or princess then you'll be pleased to know that there's not far to travel to reach a fairytale castle. Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria inspired Disneyland's very own one - and it's just an hour and 45 ...

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Feral Cats Who Live In The House Of The Mouse
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Disneyland, the place of magic and fairy tales, draws in millions of tourists a year, but the Happiest Place on Earth isn't just for people. Roaming through the lawn of the Haunted Mansion and hanging out near Splash Mountain are feral cats, who call the ...

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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 ...

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Say Goodbye To Bats Day Weekend
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A popular unofficial Disneyland event that annually attracts thousands of devotees of the Goth lifestyle will be scaled back and most elements eliminated after Sunday's final event, its founder says. "Bats Day" began 20 years ago as a simple meetup ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Disneyland Is Getting A Walk Around Redhead From Pirates Of The Caribbean
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For years, fans have chanted "We wants the redhead," along with the drunken pirates in the auction scene of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disney theme parks around the world. Last year, Disney announced that it would redesign the scene, changing ...

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19 Seriously Amazing Disneyland Hacks To Make Your Trip Even More Magical
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You've bought the plane tickets, booked the hotel, stocked up on super stylish Mickey gear, got your nails did, and have your Disneybounding all ready; you're truly invested in that upcoming Disneyland trip. Now it's time to do absolutely everything you ...

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New Monorail Fleet For Disney World Original Designer Backs Up Rumor
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Walt Disney World should soon be getting replacements for its aging fleet of monorails, according to the retired imagineer who designed the original iconic trains for Disneyland as well as the Orlando resort. Bob Gurr, an 86-year-old Disney legend ...

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You Will Never Believe Which Presidents Visited Disneyland And Whether Donald Trump Made The List
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Even the most important man in America needs a dose of Disney magic from time to time. These are the presidents who visited Disneyland - and whether Donald Trump makes the list. 1. Harry S. Truman Harry S. Truman was the 33rd president of the ...

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5 Ways To Save On Your Next Disney Vacation
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A Disney destination may be the "happiest place on earth" for kids, but for many parents it's a little too expensive to make it all that happy. With amusement park admission prices up another 9% this year, trips to Disney are increasingly one of the most ...

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Marin County Woman Finds Letter From Walt Disney Did She Strike Gold
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Rummaging through boxes of old family heirlooms, you might find something that seems valuable. A piece of silver, an old document, an autographed photo? How do you know if you've struck gold? Cathi Sullivan of Mill Valley ran across something among ...

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Smoke Detector Startles Morning Crew
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A small cooking fire set off smoke detector alarms at a Disneyland backlot building, startling workers and alerting the fire department Tuesday morning in Anaheim. No response was needed, according to a Disneyland spokesperson. Anaheim Fire and ...

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Star Wars Expansion Land Will Open At Disneyland Next Summer
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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 ...

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Walt Disney First Love Lives On At This Historic California Ranch
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The steam-powered train rounds the bend, passing a rolling meadow dusted with wildflowers and dotted by oak and sycamore trees. The vintage locomotive is pulling two passenger cars around a two-mile loop at Santa Margarita Ranch in San Luis Obispo ...

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5 Things You Have Probably Never Done At Disneyland But Should
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Perhaps you've been to Disneyland a dozen or more times and are sure you've done all there is to do, even impressing others with your fake insider knowledge ("The park derives a third of its income through churro sales"). Yet the park may still hold ...

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Disneyland Announces Plans Dates for Halloween
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Disneyland is already a popular summer vacation destination, but the theme park is looking ahead to the fall and the vast array of Halloween events and attractions scheduled for this year. Starting on September 7 and running through October 31, ...

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Star Wars Village At Disneyland To Be Named Black Spire Outpost
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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 ...

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Here Are All the Things That Went Wrong On Disneyland Disastrous Opening Day In 1955
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Disneyland may be regarded as a place of magic, whimsy, and family-friendly fun today, but such was not the case on the park's opening day in 1955. Read on to find out why Disneyland workers used to refer to the opening ceremony as "Black Sunday." 1. ...

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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 ...

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This Tragic True Story Inspired A Haunting Disneyland Urban Legend
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As a sucker for ghost stories, I'm always the first to butt in when I overhear conversations about "the haunted side" of Disney parks. The idea of ghosts at Disneyland seems like the Anaheim park's best ride, The Haunted Mansion, come to life! And luckily ...

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Is MaxPass Worth The Price A Skeptic Puts It To The Test
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Perhaps you're planning your Disneyland summer vacation, noting how quickly expenses are piling up and making a list of snacks to take so you're not buying any $5 churros. Then you see the MaxPass, a feature introduced last summer that promises to ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride Is Reopening Without The Bride Auction Here Is What They Put Instead
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After being closed for six weeks due to refurbishment, Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean ride is reopening with a few key updates. Starting Friday, June 8, the new and improved "Pirates' ride will no longer feature the "bride auction" scene. (Ah, ...

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Pirates Ride To Reopen With New Female Pirate Without Bride Auction
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Disney's foray into revisionist history is just about over. Pirates of the Caribbean reopens Friday, June 8, after a six-week refurbishment in which Imagineers altered an auction scene. Now, rather than pirates offering brides for a price, the ...

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History Of Disneyland The Surprising Way The Park Came To Be
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Disneyland wasn't always intended to be what it is today. If Walt Disney were not running the operation, Disneyland could have ended up as just another boring studio tour. Read on for a look at how the park came to be what it is today, including why the ...

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How We Rode 17 Attractions In One Day With Time To Spare Using Apps As Our Guide
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Apologies to Walt, but Disneyland might now be described as, "The app-iest place on Earth." Or it should be if you want the best vacation experience with the least time standing in lines. Crowds and long attraction waits at the original Anaheim park ...

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Pirates Of The Caribbean Bride Auction Redo And Why People Hate It And Love It
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"Take a wench for a bride" read the banner above the auction block. Front and center was a buxom redhead, clearly the Mercado's prime merchandise. Dressed in crimson and bound with rope to a chain gang of several more female abductees, she winked at ...

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Another Fantastic Dream

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Fantasmic! Will forever be my favorite Disney Park show. So, when I heard that the show was getting an upgrade on effects and scenes, as one might be able to imagine, I was happy about the new effects and iffy about the new scenes, especially when I heard ...

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Sneak Peek For A Price 50 Dollars An Hour
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After raising some ticket prices for its theme parks by more than 20% over the past five years, Walt Disney Co. will set a new benchmark this week when it offers die-hard fans the chance to attend a six-hour preview of a new attraction at Disneyland - for ...

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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 ...

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Disney Is Apparently Making Flying Stunt Robots For Its Parks
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In a move straight out of Tomorrowland, Disney is about to use robots in a brand new way. While visiting Disney Theme Parks always includes more spectacles than our eyes can handle, the bi-coastal and worldwide parks are stepping up their game in a big ...

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Disneyland Fan Ousted From Exclusive Club 33 Will Not Be Returning
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A man who was such a Disney fan that he wrote a book about Walt Disney has quietly settled his lawsuit against the company after he was ousted from Disneyland's exclusive Club 33, accused of breaking its rules. For four decades, according to court ...

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Disneyland Warns Of Fake Free Ticket Offer Circulating On Social Media
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Disneyland is not giving away free tickets to 500 families to celebrate the park's anniversary despite an advertisement circulating on social media. The false offer looks like a coupon. It features artwork of Cinderella's Castle with Disneyland ...

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Disneyland Website And Apps Temporarily Crash Affecting Maxpass And Fastpasses
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No, you're not crazy if you're trying to get onto Disneyland's mobile app or websites - they all crashed on Friday afternoon, July 6. This hampered people's abilities to use their Maxpass features on the mobile app, meaning they could not use their ...

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Disneyland Has Hottest Day On Record As Temperatures Hit 45c
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Temperatures at California's Disneyland hit a whopping 114F (45C) on Friday, the hottest day ever recorded at the popular family attraction. The sweltering conditions intensified a difficult day, which also saw Disney Parks' apps and websites crash, ...

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Reasons Why You Should Never Visit Disney Parks In The Winter
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Thinking about booking a family vacation to Disneyland or Walt Disney World in the winter? You might want to reconsider - especially if your travel plans involve the holidays. Albeit an excellent time to experience the magic of Disney, visiting the parks ...

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Cast Member Canoe Races Are A Disneyland Classic
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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 ...

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Should Parents Send Their Kids Alone To Disneyland For Summer Vacation
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Are theme parks appropriate babysitters? One of the many challenges of being a working parent is finding stuff for your kids to do when they are not in school. In summer, that means finding enough day camps and other community activities to keep your ...

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Amazing Original Disneyland Designs Included A Working Farm
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Sixty three years ago today, with a nationally televised grand opening, Disneyland arrived on the scene as Southern California's signature tourist attraction. In spite of a rocky opening day, the theme park attracted more than 1 million visitors in ...

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From Dumbo To Mr Toad Disneyland Collection Goes Up For Auction
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For years, Dumbo the Flying Elephant hung from his living room ceiling, a Mr. Toad Wild Ride car was parked in his library and Bashful's cart from Snow White's Scary Adventures sat on his front lawn in suburban California. Now collector Richard Kraft ...

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Disneyland Banning Disposable Straws
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If you visit Disneyland parks, you'll notice that the use of plastic straws will soon be a thing of the past. According to Disney officials, the Disneyland Resort announced they will not use plastic straws and stirrers at all of its theme parks and ...

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Gay Days Are Coming Back In October
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Disneyland's annual unofficial Gay Days celebration is scheduled this year to run Friday, Oct. 5, to Sunday, Oct. 7, in and around the Anaheim resort. This is the 21st year of the event, during which organizer Eddie Shapiro said people attend the ...

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Disney Just Updated Its Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride. Here's What Changed
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We know a little more about why Disney decided to update its Pirates of the Caribbean rides. Visitors to the Pirates of the Caribbean rides at Disneyland and Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom have gone through the same experience for 50 years. ...

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Every Attraction Ranked By Three Disney Superfans
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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 ...

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Disney Shelves Plans For Luxury Hotel
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Walt Disney World, in Orlando, has more than 30 resorts to house guests on or near its property. Disneyland, in Anaheim, Calif., has three - and now plans for a fourth have been put on hold. The company has put plans for a luxury hotel in ...

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Free Passes And Canoe Race Wages May Be Low But Little Known Perks Make Working At A Theme Park More Attractive
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Nine Disneyland custodians who call their team Clean Sweep launched their canoe with a splash. "One and two and three and," shouted the stroker, the paddler at the front of the boat, in a race around Tom Sawyer Island. At the back, Melody Anderson ...

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How To Splurge On The Most Extra Disneyland Trip Ever
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If you recently won the lottery, happen to be an heiress, are a super-successful entrepreneur, or merely want to treat yo'self for reals the next time you go to Disneyland, we've lined up the dream vacay for you. This is no stay at an off-part motel, ...

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5 Things You Should Know Before Eating At Super Exclusive 21 Royal
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If there's one thing you should know about Disneyland, it's that there are tons of places to eat with delicious food for reasonable prices. The park's 21 Royal is not one of those places. Yes, of course, the food is A+, but it'll cost you $15,000. ...

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8 Treats For Halloween Plus A Fancy Tea Party
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It's hot outside, so certainly you're thinking about Halloween, right? Well, over at Disneyland, the spooks and goblins are getting ready to return as the park will reveal its annual Halloween festivities on Sept. 7. Yes, yes, that's way too early ...

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Trip To Disneyland Is Not What It Used To Be
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"Remember when there were always people, but never a crowd?" This saying comes from a calendar whose theme revolves around the past. It also reflects how I feel about Disneyland. As a kid, I thought Disneyland was crowded. I didn't realize how ...

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Top 10 Building Permits Total Over 202 Million Dollars
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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 ...

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Enchanted Tiki Room Artifacts Fetch Ludicrous Prices At Auction
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The exploits of Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic are beloved by many tiki nerds, but for thousands of devotees, the tiki journey began at Disneyland's legendary Enchanted Tiki Room. If there is any doubt about the restaurant's appeal, just take a look ...

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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 ...

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5 Fascinating Ways Disneyland Affects Your Toddlers Brain According To Science
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As any parent who's been forced to hoist a wailing toddler over one shoulder after a long day at the zoo/museum/amusement park knows, sometimes activities that are supposed to be fun for little ones end up being way more than they're ready to handle. ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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How Much Does It Cost To Park At Disneyland And Disney World Fees For Parking Lockers Stroller Rentals And More
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When planning a trip to The Happiest Place on Earth, admission fees aren't the only things to factor in. On top of paying big bucks for park hopper tickets, guests must also budget how much it costs to park at Disneyland and Disney World, plus other ...

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How To Get The Most Out Of Fastpass Tickets
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With Disney park admission ranging from over $100 a pop, Fastpass tickets are a sure fire way to get more bang for your buck. That said, knowing how to get the most out of Disneyland Fastpass can ensure you not only save money, but also have the best time ...

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State Says Disney Failed To Properly Clean Cooling Towers Linked To Legionnaires Outbreak Disney Disputes Claims
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In what became one of the nation's biggest Legionnaires' disease outbreaks, 22 people fell sick with the dangerous lung infection last fall in Orange County, including one who died. Local health officials said the outbreak seemed connected to ...

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An Early Designer Won Over Walt Disney With His Rebel Reputation Now He Laments The Park Is Gone
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Try as he might - and he's tried countless times - Rolly Crump just can't quit Disney. But his latest attempt may be the closest he's come. Earlier this year Crump had artifacts from nearly all of his life's work auctioned off, a sale decades in the ...

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What To Wear To Disney World And Disneyland
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Not dressing appropriately for Disney World or Disneyland can put a damper on your entire experience. Between all the walking, waiting in lines, and eating theme park food, you want to ensure you're dressed as comfortably as possible. If you're not sure ...

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10 Things To Know About Day Of The Dead Celebrations
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10 things to know about Disneyland's Day of the Dead celebrations Disneyland has ramped up its celebration of Dia de Los Muertos - or Day of the Dead - in the wake of the success of last year's hit movie on the subject, "Coco," which features a small ...

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Disneyland vs. Knott's Berry Farm Which Is Better For You
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When it comes to storied rivalries, there's nothing like the Red Sox vs. Yankees, Army vs. Navy or Arizona vs. Arizona State. Then there's Disneyland vs. Knott's Berry Farm, which on its face seems akin to Tiger Woods taking on that guy over there ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Halloween Party Tickets Sold Out
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Disneyland's annual Halloween party is now completely sold out within days of the first party night last Wednesday. Mickey's Halloween Party will be held on 15 separate nights between Sept. 19 and Halloween and includes trick-or-treating stations ...

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Will There Be Any Space Left To Sit At Disneyland Anymore
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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 ...

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Most Famous Gingerbread House Has Legs Literally
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Jack Skellington might have asked "what's this?" several times in "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas," but that isn't a question you'll utter when your Doom Buggy rolls through the famous ballroom at Disneyland Park's Haunted Mansion. For ...

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You Would Never Guess Scariest Ride This Halloween
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Disneyland is known for going all out at holiday celebrations, and Halloween time at the two California theme parks is no exception. Guests can enjoy cheerful Jack-o'-lanterns lining Main Street U.S.A., Haunted Mansion's re-emergence as a silver screen ...

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Deck The Halls At Disneyland 2018 Guide To The Holidays
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The Happiest Place on Earth just got much merrier! The Holidays at Disneyland Resort are just around the corner, and this year will be the most magical season to date. Disneyland Resort celebrates the holidays from November 9, 2018, through January 6, ...

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When Will Disneyland Build Another Theme Park In Anaheim
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Will Disneyland ever expand to add a third theme park to the resort? Fans have been speculating about a third gate at Disneyland ever since it expanded to add its second gate, Disney California Adventure, in 2001. With sibling Walt Disney World in ...

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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 ...

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Firefighters Rescue Worker Suspended Inside Attraction
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A contractor working on the "Small World" attraction at Disneyland slipped and fell Friday morning and was rescued by firefighters. About 4 a.m. Anaheim Fire and Rescue responded to a call of a technical rescue at the amusement park and discovered ...

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Star Wars Galaxys Edge Millennium Falcon Ride Details Teased
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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. ...

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Star Wars Galaxys Edge 10 Cool Things To Know
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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 ...

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It Is Not Worth The Risk To Cheat Height Restrictions
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Here's a tip for all the parents out there taking their kids to Disneyland or another theme park anytime soon. The only thing you should be putting in your kids' shoes is their feet. A friend posted a photo to Facebook last week of an adult shoving ...

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Starting Wars Disneyland Is Scrapping Jedi Training Trials Of The Temple
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It turns out the new Star Wars land coming to Disneyland is a bittersweet event for some fans. Because the park has had to get rid of their Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple in order to make way for the new land. According to Travel And ...

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A Secret Dining Experience Fit For Royalty
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Disneyland aficionados already know about the exclusivity of Club 33. But for a taste of that Disney high life, non-members can enjoy an exclusive dining experience at the park. While it's not cheap, it certainly fits the price tag. Just ...

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17 Ways To Save Money On A Trip To Disneyland
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It probably hasn't escaped your attention that going to Disneyland costs a small fortune these days, and we're not just talking about the ticket prices. Food, parking and souvenirs will also eat up your children's inheritance. Here are some tips to help ...

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Millennium Falcon Is Visible Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge
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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 ...

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Disney Pushes Jungle Cruise Back To 2020
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Disney's Jungle Cruise will now open on July 24, 2020. The Disneyland ride based movie was originally set to release on October 10, 2019. No other films currently set for that weekend would've served as real competition to Jungle Cruise so it's likely ...

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Sneak Peek Of Ralph Breaks The Internet In Tomorrowland
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Disneyland will offer a sneak peek of the "Wreck-It Ralph" sequel that takes video game bad guy Wreck-It Ralph and race car driver/princess Vanellope von Schweetz to the wilds of the internet during a month-long preview at the Anaheim theme park. The ...

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When Will Disneyland Next Raise Prices To Limit Attendance
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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 ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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It Is A Favorite Spot To Scatter Family Ashes
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Custodians at the Walt Disney Co. theme parks in Orlando, Fla., and Anaheim, Calif., use code words to disguise the messier aspects of their work from visitors. When a manager radios for a "Code V" cleanup, it means a patron has vomited. "Code U" ...

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Disneyland Adds A Special Bird To Its New Dining Spot In Adventureland
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There's a line in the Enchanted Tiki Room soundtrack at Disneyland that asks, "Whatever happened to Rosita?" Well, the answer will soon be that she landed next door at the Tropical Hideaway eatery. Disney is adding the animatronic, joke-cracking ...

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Is Disneyland Getting Its First Ride Based On Mickey Mouse
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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 ...

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It Takes A Small Army To Transform Its A Small World For The Holidays
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Inside an empty pool known as "The Plunge," Joe Peters and his team of Disney technicians repair scenic props, replace burned-out Christmas lights and paint dinged-up decor in a makeshift workshop as holiday decorations used during It's a Small World ...

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Turning Disneyland Into A Winter Wonderland Takes More Than Pixie Dust
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Harsh halogen lights bathed Disneyland's Main Street U.S.A. in the dark early-morning hours as the backup beeps of aerial lifts and heavy-metal cranes mixed with the thundering sound of their revving diesel engines. Horticultural workers in neon ...

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5 Types Of People Who Should Visit Disneyland At Christmas Are You One Of Them
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Anyone who visits Disneyland during the holidays knows that the theme park didn't invent Christmas cheer. It perfected it. From a towering holiday tree to the wreaths and lights that drip from any real estate capable of supporting decorations, ...

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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 ...

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Pirates Of Caribbean Reboot Will Reportedly Follow Another Character From The Ride
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The first Pirates of the Caribbean film took a lot of inspiration from the ride, mostly in the form of making skeleton pirates a major part of the story. Following the franchise's success, many of the characters from the films became part of the ride ...

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Mickey Mouse Nighttime Show Coming
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Disney is bringing an all-new nighttime show to Disneyland starting in January that features Mickey and Minnie Mouse, including projections, lighting and lasers. This show will only feature fireworks "on select nights," according to the press release, ...

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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 ...

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John Williams Will Compose The Score For Disneyland Galaxy Edge Park
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The new Disneyland park "Star Wars: Galaxy Edge" will come with a familiar soundtrack. John Williams will provide the score for the theme park, Entertainment Weekly reports. Disney released a preview of music from the London Symphony Orchestra of ...

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These Vintage Disneyland Photos Will Let You See the Park Through Walts Eyes
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You can't build a time machine to visit Disneyland's opening day, but "Walt Disney's Disneyland," the new Taschen book by Chris Nichols, details enough of the park's origins to make you feel like you've been transported back to 1955. Diving into the ...

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Disney Afternoon Avenue Is Coming Back
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The Disney Afternoon Avenue' is coming back to Disneyland Grow up in the '90s? Did you visit Disneyland then? If so, you might remember "The Disney Afternoon Avenue," the walkway between Fantasyland and Toontown that Disney themed to its line-up of ...

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Disneyland After Darks 2019 Dates Include A 90s Nite And Sweethearts Nite For Grownup Fans
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No matter how old you are, you likely have some sort of Disney memory that makes you wax nostalgic for your childhood. And while a trip to Disneyland is always a hard yes, Disneyland After Dark's 2019 dates are the stuff your Disney princess and '90s-kid ...

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Mickey Mouse At 90 An Inside Look At Disneyland And The Celebration
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He may be perpetually young at heart, but Mickey Mouse is 90 years old. Still delighting kids of all ages, the Walt Disney creation has no plans to wrap up his birthday celebration any time soon, as the festivities continue into in 2019 at Disneyland ...

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How To See And Hear The 2018 Candlelight Ceremony This Weekend
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There's still an opportunity to see and hear the 2018 Candlelight Ceremony at Disneyland this weekend even if you still haven't received your VIP invitation yet. The 600-member candlelight choir will parade down Main Street U.S.A. on Saturday and ...

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Its A Small World Holiday At Disneyland Is Filled With Magical Details Heres A Closer Look
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Celebrate the holidays at one of Disneyland Resort's most iconic attractions as it transforms its façade and receives a festive seasonal overlay that could put any grinch in the Christmas spirit. Fantasyland's seasonal it's a small world Holiday offers ...

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Q And A With The Team Behind All The Holiday Decorations
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Walking down Main Street during the holidays is always a heart-warming feeling. But behind the twinkling, towering Christmas tree and the Mickey-shaped garlands is an entire team of cast members who handcraft every bow and ornament. We talked to Alecia ...

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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 ...

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Why Disneyland Is the Best Place On Earth To Celebrate The Holidays
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Unless you nab a ticket to the North Pole, there's no better place to celebrate winter than at Disneyland Resort. Holiday time at the parks is so much more than Christmas trees, parades and hugs from Santa Goofy - which happens to be a very real thing. ...

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24 Surprising Things About Disneyland We Did Not Know But Should
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Disneyland is said to be the "Happiest Place on Earth." For one day (or several depending on your trip schedule) people of all ages from toddlers to seniors can have fun, let loose and become a kid again. It's a place filled with magic, music, your ...

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Cooling Tower Was Likely Source Of All 22 Legionnaires Cases Official Testifies
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A cooling tower at Disneyland was the likely source for all 22 cases in a Legionnaires' disease outbreak last year near the theme park, an Orange County health official testified Tuesday. Most of those who fell ill visited the park in the fall of ...

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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. ...

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Mary Poppins Returns Art Exhibit Brings Film Costumes And Props
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The Art of Mary Poppins Returns gallery exhibit at the Disneyland Opera House is the practically perfect place to find costumes, props, memorabilia and concept art from the combination live action-animated film sequel coming to movie theaters this ...

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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 ...

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Fans Happy That The Park Is Cracking Down On Resellers
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Most Disney fans seemed pleased Monday that Disneyland is taking action to limit the ability of people to buy merchandise inside the parks and then sell it at a markup. So-called personal shoppers and flippers, who buy special limited-edition ...

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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 ...

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Santa Claus Fell Out Of His Sleigh During A Parade This Weekend
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Parades are an everyday staple at Disneyland but this is something you just don't see: Santa Claus falling out of his sleigh. But that's what happened during Saturday's "A Christmas Fantasy" afternoon parade, when the sleigh apparently broke and sent ...

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Newest Food Option The Tropical Hideaway Is Finally Open And Here Is What It Looks Like
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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 ...

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I Went To Disneyland By Myself For The Holidays And Felt Everything But Alone
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Other than going back to Florida, the one place that makes me feel at home for the holidays is Disneyland. It really is the best time to go to the most magical place on Earth. There are lights everywhere, festive foods to enjoy, and your favorite ...

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What Disneyland Is Really Like On Christmas According To Former Employees
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You would think that combining the happiest place on Earth with the perfect amount of tinsel and yuletide cheer would make Disneyland an ideal place to spend Christmas. As it turns out, that's not always the case. Sure, Mickey and friends dressed ...

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What To Eat At Tropical Hideaway New Tiki Fast Casual Restaurant
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Bao buns, cold ramen noodles, and raspberry flavored soft-serve are on the menu at Disneyland's newest eatery, Tropical Hideaway, which opens Friday, December 21. Most recently an Aladdin-themed character restaurant, the space draws upon its early 90s ...

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Walt Disney Deserves Credit For Our Progress On The Moon And Mars Not Just Mickey Mouse
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If the creator of Mickey Mouse had never been born, we might not have landed men on the Moon or sent robots to Mars. As a boy, Walt Disney was fascinated with the futuristic tales of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells. As an adult, his passion for the future ...

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Holiday Happenings At Disneyland
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Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park are both in the forefront of theme park holiday activities, with new attractions, new decor, and inclusive events celebrating a wide range of seasonal experiences. At Disneyland, the attention to detail ...

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Star Wars Land Is Going To Be Out Of This World
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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, ...

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Meet Maynard Smith The 25-Year Disneyland Employee Who Is An Attraction Himself

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It's unlikely that anyone who met Maynard Smith at Disneyland would forget him. Whether he's working at the Enchanted Tiki Room or hosting as his "evil twin" at the Haunted Mansion, Smith brings his many comical voices and a unique presence to work on ...

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Tropical Hideaway Now Dole Whip Up Our Lives

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There are many fortuitous foods that you can consume as the new year begins. Particular legumes? So lucky, it is often said. Various fruits? Healthful and hope-filled for the future. A Dole Whip, like you might queue for in front of Walt ...

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Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple (Tomorrowland Stage)

Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy

Redd Rockett's Pizza Port

Tropical Hideway

Pixar Play Parade

July 17--Disneyland celebrates it's 63rd birthday