Fire Alarm Evacuates Disney Restaurant Guests Into Rain For Over 1 Hour
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If you are ever visiting a Disney Park, it is rare that something will go wrong. That being said, even in a world of fantasy such as this one, Guests will sometimes experience real-world upsets.
We have written about attraction evacuations multiple times, but it is much rarer for a building or restaurant to be evacuated. Typically, if a ride breaks down and it is unsafe for the attraction to ...
U.S. Grants Disney Patent For Virtual World Simulator For Theme Parks
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At Disneyland, you can find Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Fantasyland, Frontierland, Tomorrowland and perhaps soon a Virtualland.
What You Need To Know
The U.S. Patent Office on Dec. 28 granted The Walt Disney Co. a patent to create a virtual-world simulator in a real-world venue
The patent could mean the creation of a virtual theme park or similar type of ...
Secret Way To Make This Ride Even More Terrifying
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While Walt Disney World is a huge Resort featuring tons of attractions within its four Parks, many Guests prefer the iconic Disneyland when on going on vacation. Something about Disneyland is so magical and so, well, “Disney”. From classic rides like Mr. Toad 's Wild Ride, Space Mountain , and Peter Pan 's Flight to the original Sleeping Beauty Castle at the end of Main Street U.S.A., Disneyland is truly a ...
15 Items To Bring On A Trip And What To Leave At Home
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After shutting down for over a year during the pandemic, Disneyland is officially back and fully reopened. While vaccination against COVID-19 isn 't required to visit the resort, Disney recommends that guests are either vaccinated or receive a negative test before entering the resort. Masks for guests ages 2 and older are required indoors and recommended outdoors.
Packing is always a major ...
Behind The Scenes At 21 Royal Most Luxurious Dining Experience
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In 2017, Disneyland debuted 21 Royal, a first-of-its kind experience combining the best of its culinary and service talent to create an extraordinary dinner experience. But what can you expect from dinner here?
Once you leave your car with the valet at Disney 's Grand Californian Hotel, you are privately escorted to the restaurant, locating in a space which was intended to be Walt Disney 's ...
Splash Mountain Is Closing Is The Song Of The South Story Finally Going Away
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Disneyland first announced changes to Splash Mountain nearly two years ago, with an intention to make the ride more inclusive. While the company has maintained that the plans are still in place, it doesn't appear that major changes are happening any time soon.
Plans to remove the Brer Rabbit theming on Splash Mountain, the log flume water ride that opened in 1989 in Disneyland and 1992 in ...
Review Strawberry Sweetheart Tea Is A Sweet Slushy Valentines Day Treat
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The season of love is approaching once again, and Disneyland Resort is ready to go with a new Strawberry Sweetheart Tea at the Red Rose Taverne in Fantasyland. But this concoction may not exactly be what you 'd expect from the name!
Strawberry Sweetheart Tea - $6.49
Black Tea, with Lemon sweetened with Strawberries
We were rather shocked at first when the Cast Member ...
History Of Blue Bayou Disneyland Most Popular And Perennially Booked Restaurant
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You decide you want to have a meal at Blue Bayou, the restaurant in Disneyland 's New Orleans Square inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. But you can 't just eat there whenever you want. You need a reservation. So you pick up your phone and open the Disneyland app to book a spot, only to find there 's no availability - not for a single table on a single day at any point in the future.
So ...
Documentary Critical Of Disney From The Disney Family
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Three years ago, Abigail E. Disney began to publicly excoriate the Walt Disney Company for its “obscene” pay inequality, with Robert A. Iger, who was then chief executive, at one end of the scale and hourly theme park workers at the other. The company founded by her grandfather and great-uncle repeatedly returned fire, at one point calling her assertions a “gross and unfair exaggeration of the ...
How Attraction Wait Times Have Changed Since Reopening
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The changes in wait times at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure since the yearlong pandemic closure read like a timeline of the phased reopening of the Anaheim theme parks and the roller coaster ride of the COVID-19 pandemic 's ups and downs.
Thrill Data, which uses big data and statistical analysis to track theme park attraction wait times, has been collecting wait time data for ...
Newest Addition To Main Street USA Is A Beautiful Tribute To A Disney Legend
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Normally, when something new comes along that changes an iconic part of Disneyland, there are at least a few people who will be upset by it. However, this time I think we 'll all be in agreement that the newest addition to Main Street U.S.A. is a welcome one, as Dave Smith, the Founder of the Walt Disney Archives, has now been immortalized with a window on Main Street.
Yesterday in a ceremony ...
Disney Announces Splash Mountain Will Soon Reopen After Refurbishment Closure
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Pirates of the Caribbean, “it 's a small world,” Matterhorn Bobsleds, Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, Indiana Jones Adventure, Peter Pan 's Flight, Buzz Lightyear 's Astro Blasters, Roger Rabbit 's Toon Spin, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Astro Orbiter, Disneyland Railroad, Space Mountain, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Mr. Toad 's Wild ...
Everything New Coming In 2022
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Disneyland spent nearly all of 2020, and the first part of 2021 closed, which means that 2022 will be the first time since 2019 that the Disneyland Resort will have the chance to put together a full year of fun for guests. 2022 will also be the first year in quite some time that the resort is not expecting to open a major attraction or new land, but that doesn 't mean there isn 't going to be some fun to ...
I Was On The Haunted Mansion During A Ride Malfunction And It Was The Best Experience I Have Ever Had
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There are people who like Haunted Mansion, and then there are people who, if they spend a day at Disneyland without a visit (or three) to the park 's “999 happy haunts,” leave feeling like the day was a total failure. Given that I wrote the previous sentence, it probably isn 't hard for you to decide which category I fall into. The attraction isn 't just my favorite ride in the park, it 's my favorite ride ...
Monorail The First Of Its Kind Anywhere Changed Transportation Forever
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You 've probably seen it gliding over Disneyland, and likely felt the whoosh of the nearly silent machine as it sped past you at 30 mph. Maybe you turned your back, forgetting there was an elevated train track nearby, only to jump at the blast of the monorail 's horn.
But unless you 're a guest at a Disneyland hotel, you probably don 't have much occasion to ride the monorail.
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Disneyland Taps Employees As Cultural Experts On Everything From Food To Decor
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The Disneyland resort enhancement team planned to decorate a Plaza Point centerpiece display of two Victorian children mannequins pulling a wagon for the Lunar New Year with firecrackers, lucky red envelopes, oranges, tangerines and mandarins.
The Disneyland designers brought in a group of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultural experts during the research and development phase to provide ...
Parking Trams Start Up Again On Feb 23
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In another small step back to normalcy, Disneyland is bringing back its parking tram this month.
Disneyland 's tram service will start up again on Feb. 23 to bring visitors from the Mickey and Friends and Pixar Pals parking structures to the main entrance esplanade between Disneyland and the California Adventure parks.
When Disneyland reopened amid the pandemic, it did so at ...
Doritos The Super Bowl Favorite Snack Were Created At Disneyland
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Of all the beautiful things Disney has given the world - anthropomorphic mice, immersive-environment theme parks, monorails - there 's only one that 's part of countless Super Bowl spreads in homes across America today. (And no, I 'm not talking about the “I 'm going to Disneyland!” thing. That 's another story.) You 've probably got it in your kitchen right now, actually.
Doritos, you might ...
Could Disneyland Return To The Days Of Ride Tickets Why That May Not Be The Worst Idea
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Walt Disney famously said that Disneyland would never be finished; it would always grow and change with time. That 's certainly been true with the attractions, for the most part, but it 's also true when it comes to the way the Disney Parks operate. New policies and procedures get implemented over time which change the way simply getting into the parks functions. But the new processes recently implemented ...
Closing Date For Mickeys Toontown
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The Mickey's Toontown land at Disneyland in California will close next month for a year-long transformation project.
Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro announced at the IAAPA Expo last year that Disneyland would make over Toontown in preparation for the west coast debut of Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway in 2023.
Today, Disneyland announced that Toontown's last day ...
Here Is What Is Changing When Mickeys Toontown Gets Transformed
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Late last year it was revealed that Mickey 's Toontown at Disneyland was going to get a major overhaul. While we knew that a Disneyland version of Mickey and Minnie 's Runaway Railway was already under construction, we learned in November that all of Toontown would be closing down at some point this year for a major overhaul, set to be finished sometime in early 2023. But now we know exactly when Toontown ...
Disneyland To Have A New Grand Finale For The Main Street Electrical Parade
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Disneyland announced Monday the return of four new nighttime spectaculars and a new grand finale for the Main Street Electrical Parade to celebrate the parade 's 50th anniversary.
The news: Starting on April 22, Disneyland will showcase the Main Street Electrical Parade and Disneyland Forever fireworks spectaculars.
World of Color - an event that includes music, fire, fog and ...
Disneyland Brings Back World Of Color Fantasmic And Main Street Electrical Parade
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Disneyland plans to bring back “Fantasmic,” “World of Color,” Main Street Electrical Parade and the “Disneyland Forever” fireworks show after the nighttime spectaculars that draw large crowds were put on hiatus by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“World of Color,” Main Street Electrical Parade and “Disneyland Forever” will return on April 22. “Fantasmic” will be back on the Rivers of America starting on ...
Parking Trams Return After Nearly A Year Of Walking To Parks
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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 visitors between the Mickey and Friends ...
Pirates Of The Caribbean Will Close Indefinitely In Days
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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 Guests almost 67 years ...
Disneyland To Improve New Orleans Square Traffic Flow Before Fantasmic Returns
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Disneyland plans to launch a two-month project to improve traffic flow in New Orleans Square at a notoriously crowded pinch point near Pirates of the Caribbean ahead of the return of the “Fantasmic” nighttime spectacular along the Rivers of America.
The New Orleans Square work will start after the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction closes on Monday, March 14 for a seasonal refurbishment and ...
In June 1959 Vice President Richard Nixon Was Abducted At Disneyland
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On a warm summer Sunday in 1959, the unthinkable happened. Then-Vice President Richard Nixon was kidnapped at Disneyland, and Secret Service agents who had been by his side only moments before were completely blind-sided.
It was Sunday, June 14, 1959, and Monorail Red had yet to cooperate with Imagineers. She was scheduled to be dedicated that afternoon, and Walt Disney had written a personal ...
Five Stages Of Disney Parks For Parents
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I've been talking about writing this story for years but until today, the eve of my youngest daughter's 13th birthday, it felt disingenuous.
Now that I officially have two teenagers, and have experienced all of these phases, I feel I can share what I have dubbed the "five stages of Disney" with parents.
The first is obviously the baby stage. I remember thinking what on earth ...
Disney Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride Was Once Decorated With Real Life Human Remains
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Disneyland is perhaps the best theme park in the world thanks to its wide variety of activities and theme park rides. For avid Disney fans, the Pirates of the Caribbean ride remains to be the gold standard of amusement attractions. The ride lent inspiration to almost every experienced-based Disneyland ride, including Jurassic Park.
Once ahead of its time, the theme park is considered standard ...
Pirates Of The Caribbean Closes Till Summer 2022
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Starting today the New Orleans attraction at Disneyland Park will close until summer of 2022. Guests viewing the app can see the “Closed for Refurbishment” with the following statement, “Pirates of the Caribbean will be closed for refurbishment beginning March 14, 2022 and is expected to reopen early summer 2022.”
Disney has stated that the attraction is closed so that they can rework the area ...
Legendary Cast Member Maynard Smith To Retire
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Legendary Disneyland cast member Maynard Smith has announced his retirement, after 28 years working attractions including the Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise and more.
He has become well known over the years for his comic impressions and antics, to the point that sometimes visitors seek him out at whichever post he happens to be working. In fact, he has not one but two fan sites on Facebook, ...
Blue Bayou About To Shut Down As Part Of Larger Refurb
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Most people would probably agree that Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the best attractions inside Disneyland. Many people would probably also agree that the Blue Bayou restaurant is one of the best places to dine inside Disneyland. The food is pretty good, and has become even better with a recent update to the menu, but the thing that makes it great is that the restaurant exists inside Pirates of the ...
How Disneyland And Disney World Are Quietly Prepping To Remove Splash Mountain From The Park
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Back in 2020, Disney revealed plans to give its popular Splash Mountain attraction a complete re-theme, replacing the Song of the South story with one that would act as a sort of sequel to The Princess and the Frog. Nearly two years have now passed since the announcement, and thus far neither ride has closed for this update and no timeline has been presented letting us know when it is expected to happen. ...
Debunking Most Widely Shared Myths All Of The Plants In Tomorrowland Are Not Actually Edible
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I had a plan.
A plan I knew my wife would hate.
On our family 's vacation to Disneyland in February, I would test what I always believed to be the most unbelievable of Disney 's urban legends: 100% of the plants in Tomorrowland are edible.
My wife 's response when I tried to softly break the news to her: “Grant. No.”
The reasons no one has ever vetted one ...
Hyperspace Mountain Is Coming Back
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The Star Wars-themed overlay to Tomorrowland's Space Mountain indoor roller coaster will return on April 29, following a one-day refurbishment to make the switch. Hyperspace Mountain puts riders in the middle of a Star Wars space battle, with digital projections of TIE fighters, Star Destroyers, and X-Wings, while listening to an on-board Star Wars musical score.
Hyperspace Mountain debuted ...
Disneyland Walls Off Blue Bayous Signature Waterfront Ambiance
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The famed bayou ambiance and waterside setting of Disneyland 's Blue Bayou restaurant has been temporarily hidden behind construction walls as the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction undergoes a seasonal refurbishment.
The Blue Bayou restaurant in New Orleans Square at the Anaheim theme park will close for refurbishment beginning on April 21, according to Disneyland officials. Until then, ...
Disneyland Brings Back Up Close Character Meet And Greet Photo Ops
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Disneyland visitors will be able to hug Mickey Mouse, high five Goofy and strike a royal pose next to Cinderella as the Anaheim theme park once again allows up-close meet-and-greet photo opportunities with Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters.
Traditional up-close character interactions will return as early as April 18 to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, according to the ...
Why Disneyland Removed The McDonalds Fry Wagon The Most Irresistible Food Option In The Entire Park
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Even if you didn 't know what was ahead of you, you knew what you were walking toward. The smell was unmistakable. Turn the corner from Disneyland 's New Orleans Square, pass the Mark Twain Riverboat, and there it was - four spoked wheels, wooden-slat walls and thick canvas stretched across the top, emblazoned with one iconic phrase: “Westward ho!”
The quick-service cart in Frontierland was ...
Disneyland Adds Sparkle And Shine During Club 33 Refurbishment
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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 on April 16.
The ...
All The Free Things You Can Get From A Hidden Star Wars Prize To A Secret Jungle Cruise Map
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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 was commiserating with me. Called ...
Can You Teach An Old Theme Park New Tricks
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As much as it might be nice to think otherwise, we 're all basically creatures of habit. We choose the same foods over and over, drive the same routes to the same places, sit in the same spots even when there are other options.
It 's no different at Disneyland. Those of us who visit the park frequently tend to fall into the same patterns every time. Maybe we 'll mix up the order of our ...
Main Street Electrical Parade Dining Package And Merchandise
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The “Main Street Electrical Parade” is returning to Disneyland on April 22, and to celebrate, the park is offering a dining package for guests, along with some new merchandise.
The dining package includes lunch at the quick-service Plaza Inn with your choice of entree, beverage, and dessert, plus entrance to a reserved viewing area for the “Main Street Electrical Parade.”
No price ...
Disneyland To Give Tarzans Treehouse A New Theme
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Tarzan will soon be swinging out of his treehouse at Disneyland to make room for a re-themed attraction that will see a new Disney character move into the 80-foot-tall man-made tree in Adventureland.
Disneyland will reimagine Tarzan 's Treehouse in Adventureland with a new theme and backstory, according to Disneyland officials.
The treehouse experience isn 't going away, but the ...
Ambulance Was Not Allowed To Respond To First Murder At Disneyland
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Disneyland Resort officially opened its gates in 1955. At the time, the property was home to only one park - Disneyland Park - with Disney California Adventure Park and the Downtown Disney District added in more recent years.
Walt Disney 's dream was to make Disneyland into a place where parents and children could make magical memories together, and although the asphalt on Main Street, U.S.A. ...
Along With Splash Mountain Another Longtime Attraction Is Getting A Retheme
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Disneyland and Disney World are constantly making changes to the parks, and when those changes happen, sometimes that means a re-theme is on the way. For example, Splash Mountain will be re-themed to a Princess and The Frog ride coming up and now another longtime attraction is set to get its own re-theme. That attraction would be none other than Tarzan 's Treehouse.
Tarzan will be undergoing ...
An Iconic Parade New Finale Sparkles
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Disneyland Resort fizzes with anticipatory areas, those locations that feature curves, turns, and bends, the sorts of thrilling spots where we can't quite detect what is just around the next corner.
You might be able to quickly name your favorite curve - maybe the one near the end of Space Mountain, or the bend you go around just before you pick up the Haunted Mansion's Hitchhiking ...
Hugs Are Back
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The pandemic turned the world upside down. Smiling faces were covered by masks, concerts and parks closed their doors and hugs and handshakes were replaced with social distancing.
The Disney parks, after 14 months of closure, came back to life, but things weren't the same - all the costumed characters greeted guests from a distance. Hugs and autographs were a no-go, and secret whispers ...
When Disneyland Turns Into The Land Of Greed
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Disneyland is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, yet after its reopening in 2021, it has left guests disappointed with its minimal efforts to provide the charmful experience it once had.
I have held a season pass to Disneyland since September 2021, so I have experienced most of the problems guests are reporting this year. Problems such as overcapacity and attraction ...
Fantasmic Show Times Announced For Disneyland Return
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It has now been announced on the official Disneyland Resort website that Fantasmic! will be performed at 9:00PM and 10:30PM from Saturday May 28, 2022. These showtimes are subject to change so be sure to check out the calendar before you go just in case a change has been made.
Walt Disney World fans are still eagerly awaiting news of when Fantasmic! will restart at Disney's Hollywood ...
Tomorrowlands Yesterday Disneyland Autopia Mark VII First Drive
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When Disneyland first opened its doors in 1955, its namesake provided a simple mission: "Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future." Perhaps no original attraction better encapsulated that ideal than Tomorrowland's Autopia, which offered adult parkgoers a childlike feeling of discovery while providing many young "drivers" their first ...
Disneyland Brings Back Royal Theatre Live Shows
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Witty and fast-paced versions of Disney princess tales are headed back to Disneyland 's Royal Theater as live stage shows continue to make a comeback as part of the phased reopening of the Anaheim theme park resort.
Live theatrical performances return to the Royal Theatre in Fantasy Faire at Disneyland on Friday, April 29 after a two-year pandemic pause.
The Storytelling at ...
The Force Is With Space Mountain
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SPYING A TIE FIGHTER? You might be just departing an asteroid field, or exploring a new planet, or piloting your ship over a moon's horizon when you suddenly spy the fast and fearsome Imperial vessel. But there is a cosmic conveyance that can famously outmaneuver these fighters, if you know when and where to board. The "where" part is a cinch, as it happens to be based on Planet Earth: It's Space ...
George Lucas Impersonator Tricks Guests
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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 World Resort and Disneyland Park at ...
Opening Date For Lion King Show
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A “Lion King” musical stage show with singers, dancers and drummers coming this summer to Disneyland will offer a new adaptation of the ancestral story of how a young lion cub becomes king of the jungle.
The “Tale of the Lion King” show will open May 28 at Disneyland 's Fantasyland Theatre.
Concept art shows the new “Lion King” stage in the Fantasyland Theatre with drummers on ...
Millions Of Gallons Of Water Fill Ride Despite State Wide Drought
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One closed Disneyland attraction may not be closed for much longer.
The Disney Parks have all been affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and still continue to operate in an altered manner. Capacity has been limited and we have seen entire attractions close down due to social distancing rules and regulations. One iconic attraction in the Disneyland Resort has yet to open but as of ...
Historical Decoration Makes Its Way Back Into The Park
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Guests have recently gone through a real rollercoaster after a piece of Disneyland History was allegedly stolen from the firehouse on Main Street, U.S.A.
As we initially reported, the story was shared by Jose, Baileigh, and Amber from TikTok, saying that the bell at the Main Street firehouse had gone missing. Many feared that a Guest had stolen this historical item, but no official ...
Fantasmic Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary Days Before Its Return
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Fantasmic!, Disney 's longest-running nighttime spectacular, made its debut at Disneyland on May 13th, 1992. Today, Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) shared a tweet celebrating the 30th anniversary of this beloved show, which will make its way back into Disneyland 's Rivers of America on May 28th to delight the young and young at heart.
Disney Parks Blog describes this nighttime spectacular as ...
Native American Man Calls Out Disney For Teepee Theme Park Display
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The portrayal of Native American people and culture by Disney has again been called into question after a TikTok user asked why “my people” were featured in a ride display.
John Barbachano, the TikTok user and a Native American man, filmed the Davy Crockett 's Explorer Canoes ride at Disneyland California on Monday.
His video showed teepees and models of Native Americans as ...
Nighttime Shows Return In Time For Summer
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California 's Resort reopened just over a year ago after a 13-month closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The resort now marks that anniversary with the return of its “nighttime spectaculars,” including theme park classics like the Main Street Electrical Parade.
“We are thrilled to welcome back our beloved nighttime spectaculars and introduce all-new offerings that underscore our ...
Why Does Disneyland Feel So Crowded If Attendance Is Limited
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Is Disneyland limiting its attendance these days or not?
California ditched its pandemic capacity restrictions nearly a year ago. Disneyland now is free to cram as many fans into its parks as local fire officials will allow, just like its competitors at Universal, Knott 's and Six Flags can. But unlike most other local theme parks, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure continue to ...
Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge Reopens May 20
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If you 're looking for a special dining experience at Disneyland, for your upcoming summer travel, the Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge will reopen on May 20, 2022.
Admission will be via the Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge Experience Dinner Package. The package price starts at $60 per person (plus gratuity). Children 2 and younger are free.
Choose to stay for the entire evening or come ...
10 Most Expensive Items In Auction Featuring 1500 Theme Park Collectibles
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An upcoming auction featuring hundreds of Disneyland items expected to fetch as much as $600,000 apiece will give Disneyana enthusiasts a chance to add a bit of the Anaheim theme park 's history to their personal memorabilia collections.
Heritage Auctions in Beverly Hills will hold the Disneyland Signature Auction: The Rummell Collection on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22.
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Pirates Of The Caribbean Reopens This Summer
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Pass the rum! After a lengthy refurbishment, Pirates of the Caribbean reopens at Disneyland this summer.
The swashbuckling adventure has been closed since March 14. So guests have been curious about when the attraction would set sail once again.
Well, it 's time to raise the Jolly Roger. Keep reading to find out when the Pirates of the Caribbean reopens.
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Blue Bayou Restaurant Will Begin Phased Reopening In June
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The Blue Bayou restaurant in Disneyland 's New Orleans Square will begin a soft reopening in early June, according to Disney officials.
The restaurant, which closed for refurbishment on April 21, will initially reopen for dinner only. A podium will be in front of the restaurant when it 's open and guests can inquire about dining opportunities. The Blue Bayou will resume accepting ...
Disney Reveals New Star Wars Characters Coming To Galaxys Edge
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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 child” - or, let 's be real, Baby Yoda ...
Tale Of The Lion King To Make Its Joyful Debut
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The elaborately realized stage spectaculars of Disney California Adventure have won fans' hearts over the years, with guests often recalling the first time they saw a particular show, talking about their favorite parts of the performances, and vowing to see the production again and again.
"Tale of the Lion King" found many such devotees when it opened at the Anaheim theme park in 2019, ...
I Tried 60 Dollar Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge Experience Was It Worth It
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In the last few months, Disneyland has brought back more nighttime entertainment than it 's offered since before the pandemic, regularly running shows like Main Street Electrical Parade, World of Color, Disneyland Forever fireworks and, as of May 28, Fantasmic. But while any visitor can enjoy these family-friendly experiences, the park is also offering more expensive, hard-to-get versions: dining ...
Disneyland Brings Back A Secret Menu Food To Hungry Bear Cafe
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Before the pandemic, secret menu items were everywhere at Disneyland. If you knew what to ask for - or if you were just creative enough to make your own special request - you could find options far beyond what was on the regular menu.
The pandemic ended a lot of that (though there 's still a secret menu at Trader Sam 's). When I went searching for the legendary alien-style burger at ...
Submarine Lagoon Refilled With Submarine Fleet In Place
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Back in 2021, graphics and signage appeared on walls surrounding the submarine lagoon in Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park announcing that the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage would return in the Winter of that year. That time frame came and went but more progress was taking place in the drained lagoon that was visible from the Disneyland Monorail as it cruised overhead.
As of yesterday, May ...
Fight Breaks Out As Crowds Wait For Fantasmic
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A fistfight briefly disrupted the crowd waiting for the return of Disneyland 's Fantasmic! on Saturday night, May 28, as brawlers were pulled apart by Disneyland security guards.
The return of the Fantasmic! nighttime spectacular after more than two years had been eagerly awaited by fans, and people lined along the banks of the Rivers of America to see it, near Pirates of the Caribbean. In ...
Tale Of The Lion King Celebrates African Culture
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Disney 's “The Lion King” is arguably one of the company 's most famed stories. This summer, the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim is telling the familiar journey of Simba in a new way.
On May 28, a live stage show, “Tale of the Lion King,” opened at the Fantasyland Theatre in the theme park with a distinct focus on African culture.
The story-theater adaptation of “The Lion King” ...
Disneyland Cancels Tale Of The Lion King Performance After Cast Illnesses
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Disneyland has canceled a performance of a new “Lion King” musical stage show less than a week after opening at the Anaheim theme park after several members of the cast fell ill amid a surge in COVID-19 cases across the United States.
The performance of the “Tale of the Lion King” in the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland planned for Thursday, June 2 has been canceled out of an abundance of ...
7 Tips For Watching The Return Of Fantasmic
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“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, June 2 as part of a summer kickoff ...
How Is Disneyland Going To Solve Its Magic Key Problem The Fate Of Annual Passes At The Park Is Unclear
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On Monday, Disneyland announced a drastic change: the Magic Key passes are no longer for sale, with every tier of the annual passholder program listed as “currently unavailable.”
The change comes just a month before the earliest purchasers of the new program, which was launched last August, would have been eligible for renewal. While Disneyland had previously indicated that current ...
One Of Most In Demand Restaurants Now Taking Walk Ups Only
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There are a ton of great places to dine while visiting Disneyland Resort. Whether you are looking for a light snack, a quick meal, or a full sit-down experience, there is something for everyone. Disneyland offers a wide variety of food, from classic Disney treats like Mickey pretzels, DOLE Whips, and Mickey Premium Bars to more substantial things like specialty hot dogs, Naples-style pizza, or ...
When Will Pirates Of The Caribbean Reopen
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The popular Pirates of the Caribbean attraction that has been closed for months while Disneyland prepared for the return of the “Fantasmic” nighttime spectacular is set to return in a few weeks after a seasonal refurbishment.
The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disneyland is scheduled to return from refurbishment in early July, according to Disneyland officials.
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Yippie Invasion And Other Acts Of Activism In The Happiest Place On Earth
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"A People 's Guide to Orange County" is an alternative tour guide that documents sites of oppression, resistance, struggle and transformation in Orange County, California. The following series of stories explores moments of resistance and social activism despite Orange County's reputation for its conservatism.
"The happiest place on earth" has been a space where visitors and workers have raised ...
Jungle Cruise Its History Criticisms And The Changes Made By Disney Parks
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Disneyland's Jungle Cruise ride is one of the amusement park's more popular rides since 1955. Yes. You've read that right. The ride's been with the park ever since it was first opened to the public on July 17, 1955, according to Time. As such, if it could talk, the ride can tell you how much the amusement park has changed since then.
However, with the changing of the times, ...
Why You Need To See 50th Anniversary Main Street Electrical Parade More Than Once
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Disneyland 's Main Street Electrical Parade is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The parade ran continuously from the early 1970s to the mid-1990s and has returned to the park several times since then, so there 's a pretty good chance that if you 've been to Disneyland in the last five decades, you 've seen it. Having said that, if you 're a fan, you 're going to want to check out this new version of ...
New Fantasmic Dining Packages For Guests
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The fan-favorite “Fantasmic!” has returned to Disneyland to delight guests, and now the park is offering several dining packages to go with the show.
Guests can choose from two delicious packages at River Belle Terrace, or a package from Hungry Bear Restaurant.
River Belle Terrace Packages
The Premium Package includes a meal from the regular menu or a special menu ...
Heres How To Create Magical Moments When Meeting Your Favorite Disney Characters This Summer
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After a pause on character meet-and-greets due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disneyland Resort guests can once again hug Minnie Mouse and ask for Cinderella 's autograph.
A trip to Disneyland parks in Anaheim, California, is not a cheap or easy endeavor for most people, so how can you get the most out of your experience?
The Arizona Republic spoke with a former employee - ...
New Disney Idea Solves A Huge Theme Park Visitor Problem
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Visiting a Walt Disney theme park may not be quite as magical as the commercials suggest. Sure, you may find yourself smiling with your kids as fireworks go off or having a chance encounter with Goofy, Donald Duck, or some other beloved character, but there are a lot of other logistical concerns as well.
Parents, or even adults not visiting Disneyland or Disney World with kids, often have to ...
Finding Dory Octopus Swims Into Submarine Lagoon
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A seven-armed octopus from “Finding Dory” with camouflaging capabilities who just wants some peace and quiet is about to become visible to thousands of Disneyland visitors and a flock of squawking seagulls after hiding beneath a tarp in the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage lagoon.
Hank the septopus from “Finding Dory” will join the cast of amphibious creatures in the Finding Nemo Submarine ...
My Trip To Disneyland The Year It Opened 1955
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The jungle hung low over the green-gray waters, thick and humid. Exotic bird calls sounded around us. Something slithered and splashed into the river as the captain guided his boat downstream, pointing out beasts only seen in comic books and tropical art.
Suddenly the water surged as a gigantic beast broke the surface, its huge mouth opening wide in a shattering roar. I jumped back ...
The Best Candy Where To Get The Sweetest Smackerels
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The happiest candy is in the Happiest Place on Earth: Find out where to find the best candy at Disneyland.
Did you even go to Disneyland if you didn 't try a sweet treat? Every time I go to the park, I 'm looking for something sugary and sweet to feed this urge. Churros are a popular choice amongst guests alike, but something just hits different when you step inside the Disneyland candy ...
Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride With Captain Jack Intact Plus Long Lines And Temporary Closures
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Captain Jack is back!
The original Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disneyland has reopened to throngs of enthusiastic fans - and a few technical hiccups.
The ride, which debuted in 1967, was closed for refurbishment on March 14 and was originally scheduled to reopen in “summer 2022,” and then July 1. Accordingly, Disneyland dropped the rope today and fans were there en ...
23 Rides That Have Shut Down And The Surprising Reasons Why
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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).
Guests sat in a circle with ...
Details About The Princess And The Frog Attraction
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When Disneyland Resort announced just over two years ago that a new attraction inspired by "The Princess and the Frog" would debut at The Happiest Place on the Earth, fans of the beloved Disney animated film, which premiered in 2009, began anticipating an announcement about an opening date, as well as other details.
The Anaheim theme park revealed new renderings and details of the ride on ...
Disney Parks Princess And The Frog Redo Of Splash Mountain Gets Name And Launch Date
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Back in 2020 Disney announced that its popular (but highly controversial) attraction Splash Mountain would get an overlay, this time themed to “Princess and the Frog,” its 2009 animated feature that starred the studio 's first African American Princess, Tiana (voiced memorably by Anika Noni Rose).
Now the company has finally announced some details, chiefly that the attraction 's new name ...
Disneyland Has Never Been More Expensive Here Are Some Cheaper Ways To Visit
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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 tricks to get deals and cut costs for ...
Disney Says Disneyland Facebook Instagram Accounts Hacked
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Disneyland Resort's Facebook and Instagram accounts were hacked earlier on Thursday with a series of inappropriate posts that were subsequently taken down, Walt Disney Co said.
"We worked quickly to remove the reprehensible content, secure our accounts, and our security teams are conducting an investigation," the entertainment giant said in a statement.
Screenshots of the ...
Disney Reportedly Replacing Castle Fireworks Spectacular
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Among the things that define all Disney Parks are castles, Mickey Mouse, and, of course, fireworks. Disney has become known for incredible nighttime spectaculars that delight Guests of all ages.
From time to time, Disney changes it 's fireworks shows to bring Guests even more magic - there are holiday specials, for example, including special spectaculars for the Christmas season and the ...
Brand New Summer Foods Debuting For Disney Parks 67th Anniversary
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In the summertime when the weather is hot, you can slather on some sunscreen and head down on down to The Happiest Place on Earth. Sure, it 's going to be hot, but if you 're going to be hot, where better to be hot than at Disneyland Resort - hanging out in Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney - while snacking on some delicious food? This year, Disneyland will be celebrating ...
Car Finder Helps Remember Where You Parked
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A new smartphone app will help forgetful Disneyland visitors remember where they parked their car after a long day at the Anaheim theme park resort - as long as they don 't forget to use the app when they first arrive at the parks.
Disney 's new car locator feature will debut later this year on the Disneyland app. The car finder feature launches later this summer at Walt Disney World in ...
How Disneyland Keeps Boba Fett From Bumping Into Kylo Ren In Galaxys Edge And Why It Matters
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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 for telling many different Star ...
Main Street Electrical Parade Disneyland Forever End Limited Run Sept 1
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Why are Disneyland Forever and the Main Street Electrical Parade ending at Disneyland? We 've got the inside scoop on these limited-run shows.
In April of this year, entertainment came back in full force at Disneyland, with the return of fan-favorites like World of Color at Disney California Adventure and Fantasmic!, the historic Main Street Electrical Parade, and Disneyland Forever ...
Disneyland May Bring Back A Favorite Walt Disney Ride
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Walt Disney's genius imagination inspired numerous innovative attractions and rides at his theme parks that persevere long after his death over 55 years ago.
The success of his first theme park, Disneyland, which opened in 1955, led Disney to plan what would become Disney World, which originally included a futuristic city he named Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, or ...
How Disneyland Refurbished Everything On Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
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Even something as simple as buying seaweed for the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is a daunting challenge when you 're talking about the major overhaul of a Disneyland underwater attraction that stretches for acres under Tomorrowland and Fantasyland.
“It 's a lot of seaweed,” Walt Disney Imagineering Art Director Michael Dobrzycki said. “It 's like going to the store and saying, ‘We want ...
Rides Reportedly Experiencing Blatant Issues
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Since Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort reopened during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Disney Parks have struggled to maintain their pre-pandemic operations.
Despite ongoing maintenance and refurbishments, certain Disney Park attractions are reportedly in “embarrassing” condition. At Magic Kingdom, one of Splash Mountain 's Br 'er Rabbit animatronics is missing an ...
Is Disneyland Building A Third Theme Park Not Yet
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A construction fence surrounding a large parking lot next to Downtown Disney on land Disneyland has identified as the future home of a major theme park expansion has raised a host of questions about the unannounced demolition project.
Why is Disneyland digging up the parking lot next to Downtown Disney? What 's going on behind those construction walls? Has Disneyland started building a ...
Matterhorn Was Supposed To Be Candy Here Is The Story Of Rock Candy Mountain
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If you 've ever grabbed a Disneyland snack from Trolley Treats as you walked into Disney California Adventure, you 've likely been face to face with a huge piece of Disney history hidden in plain sight.
The model of Disney Imagineering 's first-ever attempt at expansion of Disneyland park, Rock Candy Mountain, which later became Matterhorn Bobsleds, lives in the window for all to see. ...
How To Get The Most Out Of Early Entry Benefits
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When Disneyland reopened after the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, many guests were dismayed that beloved programs like Extra Magic Hours and the Magic Morning hour for Disney hotel guests were discontinued. But it appears Mickey was listening because starting August 8, those visiting the company 's Anaheim parks can get in a few more attractions each day thanks to the start of early entry at ...
From Fantasmic To Fireworks Magic Takes Place In Disneyland After Dark
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Head to the "Happiest Place on Earth" and experience Disneyland after dark, where the lights, shows and characters are sure to bring a smile to your face.
After the sun goes down, Disneyland features the 50th Anniversary Electrical Parade, where everyone can see their favorite characters march down Main Street on sparkling floats.
Fantasmic!, which tells Disney stories right ...
Designers Drew Inspiration From A Colorado Town When Constructing Main Street USA
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In the early 1950's, when an ambitious Walt Disney was at the height of his career and starting the process of designing Disneyland theme park, he famously used memories of his hometown of Marceline, Missouri as a reference for what he wanted the park to look like.
Harper Groff, one of Disney's production designers, had an instrumental role in the park's design. He, too, drew ...
Fan Favorite Attraction Returns
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The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique provided countless unforgettable memories for young children visiting Disneyland and Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom for years, but it was closed during the coronavirus pandemic. The boutiques will finally be re-opening on Aug. 25 at both resorts, Disney Parks announced on June 28. Disney began taking reservations on Thursday.
The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques ...
Disneyland Cats Are Real Here Is How To See Them
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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. So real, in fact, that they have a ...
I Spent A Day At Universal And Disneyland And Found The Latter Is Not Great For A Short Trip
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I frequently visit both Universal Studios Hollywood and Disneyland in Southern California.
I decided to rate them on different categories, such as dining, entertainment, and attractions.
After visiting both, I think that it's nearly impossible to properly experience Disneyland in a day.
To make things fair, I planned similar days at Universal and ...
An Unfavorable Problem For Disneyland And Six Flags
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This might upset some Disneyland fans, but, too bad. Theme parks are not places that people who do not work there should be visiting every day. They should be designed and used as extraordinary spaces and not reduced to venues for the activities of everyday life.
Executives at both Disney and Six Flags recently alluded to the problems created when customers visit theme parks too often. In ...
Raising Prices Once Again
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The Walt Disney Company is one of the biggest and richest companies in the world and accordingly, they are jacking up prices for their customers. According to a report from Deadline, the company is raising the price of Disneyland Magic Keys across the board. The Magic Key program itself is just a year old and provides various admission options and pricing options (which it seems are not referred to as ...
15 Things You Never Knew About Matterhorn Bobsleds
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Fans of Disneyland 's first E-Ticket attraction that ascends an icy slope and throttles through snowy chutes will be without their favorite high-speed thrill ride as Matterhorn Bobsleds undergoes an extensive overhaul over the next few weeks.
The Matterhorn Bobsled attraction at Disneyland will return in the fall after a seasonal refurbishment, according to signage in the park.
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Haunted Mansion An Updated Cast List Including Rosario Dawson And Owen Wilson
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2023 will be a major anniversary for Haunted Mansion; not the popular attraction at Disneyland or Walt Disney World, but the movies based on that ride. Next year will be the 20th anniversary of the first try to turn the ride into a movie, as well as the year Disney tries to make you forget that movie by releasing a brand-new one.
Disney has been hit and miss when it comes to turning ...
Private Vip Tours At Disney Can Cost Thousands Of Dollars But Are They Worth It Here Is Why Die Hard Disney Fans Say Yes
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If you've ever been to Walt Disney World (WDW) or Disneyland, you've likely seen employees in plaid vests walking around the parks with groups of mouse ear-wearing park goers. Those red-vested people are VIP tour guides, cast members (Disney's term for its employees) whose job is to help people get the most out of their Disney day.
While you might assume the groups include a ...
Silhouette Studio Returns For First Time Since Pandemic
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The little portrait studio on Main Street U.S.A. where lightning-quick artists armed with only scissors create hand-crafted paper cutout silhouettes of Disneyland visitors in less than a minute has returned for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic closed the park.
The Silhouette Studio at Disneyland will reopen at noon on Friday, Aug. 26, according to the Disneyland website.
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Splash Mountain Rides New Name Revealed At Disneyland Disney World In Response To Cries Of Racism
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The rebranding of Disney 's Splash Mountain is finally happening. In early July, Disney declared a formal name change for the well-known ride. The ride formerly known as Splash Mountain will be renamed Tiana 's Bayou Adventure from 2024 onward.
The popularity of Princess Tiana from “The Princess and the Frog” has led to a name change for Splash Mountain. In late 2024, Disneyland and Walt ...
Disneyland Rolls Out The Green Carpet With More Artificial Turf Around The Park
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Disneyland has rolled out the green carpet with more artificial turf over the past few weeks and months as part of a drought-fighting water conservation effort that has largely gone unnoticed - and that 's the goal.
But sharp-eyed Disneyland fans may start noticing the change from natural to synthetic grass throughout the park starting this week.
New artificial turf around ...
What Does New Disney Vacation Club Lounge Mean For The Future Of Tomorrowland
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Tomorrowland will be home to Disneyland 's first Disney Vacation Club member lounge when the timeshare perk opens next year in unused “space” in a perpetual white elephant building - but what does that mean for any makeover plans for the futuristic themed land?
The Disney Vacation Club Star View Station will open in the first half of 2023 on the second floor of the Star Wars: Launch Bay ...
15 Things You Never Knew About Matterhorn Bobsleds
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Fans of Disneyland 's first E-Ticket attraction that ascends an icy slope and throttles through snowy chutes will be without their favorite high-speed thrill ride as Matterhorn Bobsleds undergoes an extensive overhaul over the next few weeks.
The Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction at Disneyland will return in the fall after a seasonal refurbishment, according to signs in the park.
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5 Hacks For Getting The Most Out Of Disneyland
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A lot goes into planning a trip to Disneyland.
There 's buying park tickets, making sure you secure park reservations for every day of the visit, finding a hotel that 's both affordable and within close proximity to the park, and securing travel that won 't break the bank before you get there.
It doesn 't stop there, though.
Disneyland can be intimidating for the ...
I Went To Disneyland By Myself Even Though I Hate Rides And Crowds Here Are 11 Of My Favorite Things I Did
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When I embarked on a five-week trip across California, I had no intention of hitting up Disneyland. But when I booked a beach resort close to the theme park, it felt like too good of an opportunity to pass up.
Even though park reservations were sold out, I managed to snag a last-minute ticket by repeatedly checking the website the morning of.
I hate rides and crowds, but I ...
Disneyland Reveals More Tianas Bayou Adventure Details At D23 Expo
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A massive bronze gold tiara atop a new water tower poking out of Splash Mountain 's hillside will boldly announce Tiana 's takeover of the classic Disneyland attraction when the Disney princess finally moves into New Orleans Square.
Disneyland unveiled a scale model of the Tiana 's Bayou Adventure makeover of Splash Mountain during the D23 Expo that kicked off Friday, Sept. 9 at the ...
Toontown Getting A Major Face Lift
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Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California is getting a major overhaul in Mickey 's Toontown according to Disney Parks Blog. The area has been closed since March of 2022.
Josh D 'Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, elaborated on the reimagining of Toontown by saying, “We are so excited to leverage Disney 's powerful brand, develop new stories and share even more magical ...
Not Only Is Splash Mountain Get A Princess And The Frog Retheme But There Is More Tiana Coming Too
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It 's been more than two years since Disney Parks confirmed a major thematic redesign of Splash Mountain, and while we now know the new attraction, Tiana 's Bayou Adventure, is still two years away, this weekend 's D23 Expo has given us a sneak peek of what 's in store for us. It's also revealed that Disneyland is set to get even more new Tiana goodness, in the form of a new New Orleans Square ...
Magic Happens New World Of Color Show Coming Next Year
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During Disney 's D23 Expo in Anaheim this weekend, Josh D 'Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products announced two all-new nighttime spectaculars will debut at Disneyland next year in addition to the return of the “Magic Happens” parade.
As part of Disney 's 100th celebration, Disneyland will introduce multiple “limited-time” celebrations throughout the year. The celebration ...
How Disneylands Weather Station Helps Save Water And Keep 1000 Floral Beds Blooming
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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 control system have allowed the ...
Work Continues On Mysterious Retheme Project
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As we reported a few months ago, Disneyland announced that it would be closing Tarzan 's Treehouse in order to retheme the attraction. Over the last few weeks and months, we have seen parts of the attraction be completely dismantled and destroyed as a part of the project.
Tarzan 's Treehouse has been closed to Guests as it has been undergoing construction since September 2021, which is a ...
New Documentary Critical Of Disney Created By A Disney Heiress
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Contrary to popular belief, Disneyland is not the happiest place on Earth, particularly for many of its workers.
In fact, a significant number of Disneyland Resort workers toil at poverty-level wages, can 't afford to buy a house or pay rent for an apartment, need to survive on food assistance and can 't afford health insurance. Many attest to having slept in their vehicles to get by, even ...
Disney Unveils Disneyland Toontown Revamp
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When Mickey's Toontown reopens sometime early next year, visitors will see a newly reimagined area of Disneyland.
The moment visitors walk underneath the Disneyland train trestle that separates Fantasyland from Toontown, they'll first encounter CenTOONial Park.
There, they'll see a large manicured grassy area and, in the middle, a Dream Tree modeled after the same tree ...
I Went To The Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party Is The 179 Dollars Ticket Worth It
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“Hello my dears,” Cruella said, flipping her dalmatian coat dramatically behind her as she walked across the stage. I was walking closer and closer to her, stopping every so often to collect another handful of candy as I approached. “Aren 't I just amazing, stunning, perfect really?”
I mean, except for the whole puppy murder thing, yes. But she wasn 't the only villain I 'd talk to at ...
Splash Mountain Princess And The Frog Retheme Everything Unveiled So Far
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Disneyland is finally showing off more details of the long-awaited Princess and the Frog retheming of its iconic ride Splash Mountain. Tiana's Bayou Adventure is expected to open at Disneyland in late 2024, with imagineers speaking at Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, in September to describe the ride concept.
The ride will be set in 1927, when Tiana is hosting a party at her ...
Disneyland Looks To Accommodate All With New Mickey Mouse Ride
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Of all the new rides and attractions teased at Disney 's D23 Expo in Anaheim earlier this month, the first to open to the public likely will be Disneyland 's Mickey & Minnie 's Runaway Railway. The anchor attraction for the reimagined Mickey 's Toontown is a trackless dark ride through a modern Mickey Mouse cartoon. But that 's not the most significant thing about this new ride.
Unlike ...
How Tianas Bayou Adventure Will Expand The Story Of Disneys First Black Princess
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Tiana, Disney 's first Black princess, is getting her own attraction - one that will expand the character 's story as well as bring more diversity to Disney 's theme parks.
Tiana 's Bayou Adventure, currently slated to open in late 2024, will replace both Disney World and Disneyland 's version of the classic Splash Mountain attraction, which features elements that originated from the ...
Walts Beloved Apartment Just Got An Update For The Major Fans
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Three are now a dozen Disney theme parks around the world, but there was only one that Walt Disney himself ever stood inside. Walt Disney spent so much time at Disneyland both before and after it opened that he had an apartment built for himself on the grounds. Few get to actually visit the apartment, but anybody can see where it was, day or night, because a lamp is always left burning in the window, ...
Tips And Tricks To Mobile Ordering Service
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Many of the quick-service restaurants located inside Disneyland and Disney California Adventure allow for mobile orders.
It 's a valuable service that allows guests to order food while waiting in lines for attractions, plan out their next meal and, in general, avoid one extra line to stand in.
Here 's a few tips and tricks to using Disneyland 's mobile food and beverage ...
Do You Remember These Phased Out Rides And Attractions
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The Disneyland magic seems to stand the test of time even though the park has undergone several renovations since its opening on July 17, 1955. Since then, a few fan-favorite rides and attractions got a facelift or were cut by the big mouse himself.
However, the internet and Disney 's ever-growing fanbase won 't let the rides ' memories fade, even if the park has tried to.
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Why Disney Needs A Bigger Land
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Some of Disneyland 's most loyal fans and customers remain salty over the resort 's recent changes to its Magic Key annual pass program.
When Disneyland finally opened renewals for Magic Key last month, it changed the program 's top tier, replacing the old Dream Key with a new Inspire Key. The big difference between the two? The Inspire Key is blocked out for the period between the ...
Disneyland Opens New Eudoras Chic Boutique Featuring Tianas Gourmet Secrets
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Disneyland Resort has announced Tiana 's Bayou Adventure attraction will premiere in 2024. But the New Orleans Square retail area at the park is already heeding the princess 's arrival.
Eudora 's Chic Boutique featuring Tiana 's Gourmet Secrets opened at Disneyland on Sept. 20. The shop, which is located next to Blue Bayou Restaurant and across from the Cristal D 'Orleans store, is ...
A Guide To Fireworks
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Disneyland fireworks are a spectacular way to end your night at the Happiest Place on Earth. There 's nothing quite like seeing Tinkerbell fly through the sky and sprinkle the air with her pixie dust.
Read on for an overview of Disneyland fireworks shows, where to view them, and how to stake out a great spot on your next visit!
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It Will Never Work 5 Nowhilarious Things Walts Competitors Said About Disneyland And Lessons Todays Executives Should Learn
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Today, the top three most-visited theme parks on Earth are all "Disneylands." Just about every park built "A.D." (that is, After Disneyland) borrow in one form or another from its model, layout, or attractions. So it's easy to forget that once upon a time, Disneyland was a risk... one that industry experts were certain was doomed to fail.
Our friends at The Park Database compiled a very ...
Secrets Areas The Public Can Not Go
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The Disneyland Resort is filled with magic - including some that is hidden from guests.
Parkgoers can walk through almost any part of the theme park during their visit, from Sleeping Beauty 's Castle to “The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness,” but some areas have a “restricted to the public” spell cast over them.
Matterhorn Bobsleds
Rumor has it that there is a ...
Guided Tours Return With New Options
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Disney Parks announced that guided tours are returning to the Disneyland Resort after operations were temporarily suspended.
Two new tours, “Walt 's Main Street Story” and “Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort,” are available for guests to book through the Disneyland website.
The “Walt 's Main Street Story” guided tour will allow guests to go inside Walt Disney 's apartment and ...
New Augmented Reality Photo Lenses On Disneyland App
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The Disneyland App is getting updated with some new fun and useful features.
To enhance guests ' photo moments at the park, Disney PhotoPass Lenses are now available via the Disneyland app. The augmented reality experience initially launched at Disney World in partnership with Snap, and was made available to Disneyland guests on Tuesday, Oct. 4.
Included with the purchase of ...
Newest Ride Is Opening Jan 27
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Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway will open at Disneyland on Jan. 27, ahead of the reopening of Mickey's Toontown in the spring, Disney Parks announced Thursday.
The trackless ride, which opened at Disney World's Hollywood Studios in Florida back in early 2020, has been under construction at the California theme park for the past few years. During 2022, Toontown also closed ...
Resort Tickets Parking Prices Are Rising Again
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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 price hikes come a year after the ...
History Shows Higher Prices Will Not Push Fans Away
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With Disneyland having raised its ticket prices again, many people are asking if this will be the increase that finally causes fans to stop visiting.
Just like they asked that the last time Disneyland raised prices. And the time before that, and the time before that, and the time before that … .
Sure, that new top one-day Park Hopper price of $244 might drop the jaws of people ...
Give Bengal Barbecue A Try
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Tucked in a corner in Adventureland across from The Jungle Cruise in Disneyland Park is the Bengal Barbecue. This eatery truly has an interesting menu for any adventurous park goer. There is nothing like it in Walt Disney World as it basically serves various types of skewers for guests to enjoy. There are a couple places at The Walt Disney World Resort that have skewers, but not at a stand alone ...
A Special Way To Experience A Classic Attraction
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Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is one of Disneyland 's more unique attractions, located in Tomorrowland. In this attraction, Guests can embark on a submarine to discover the secrets below the surface of the water and go on a journey to find Nemo while encountering other memorable characters from the film Finding Nemo.
However, this attraction includes some stairs into the submarine, which may ...
This Is How Much Tickets Have Increased Since The Park Opened
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Disneyland Resort recently announced another price increase for admission tickets and its Genie+ service.
Genie+ replaced the park 's FastPass program in 2021, allowing parkgoers to use Lighting Lanes and bypass the standard line for attractions. Genie+ will now cost $25 instead of $20.
One-day admission tickets will range from $104 to $179, based on the day. One-day park ...
Your Guide To A Family Vacation When Dealing With Inflation
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Taking your family to Disneyland this coming year might have a higher price tag than you expected. CNN reported, “While many theme parks raise prices annually, some of the Disney price hikes on Oct. 11 outpaced the U.S. annual inflation rate of 8.2%.”
As prices hike, a family vacation may seem out of the picture. Here 's how much it will cost to take a trip to Disneyland and how you and ...
Disney Scraps New Attraction Citing An Unsolvable Problem With Guests
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In recent months, Guests who frequent their favorite Disney Park-especially the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort-have been extremely vocal about their frustrations related to massive crowds and “insanely” long lines for attractions, dining venues, rides, and shows. The introduction of Genie+ and Lightning Lane hasn 't really helped to diffuse long lines in the queues, in the opinion of ...
Something Nostalgic Something New Disneyland Blends Both With A Touch Of Pixie Dust
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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 will continue to grow as long as ...
Disney Imagineering Made A Significant Mistake On A Classic Disneyland Attraction
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Did you know Disney Imagineering made a huge mistake on a Disneyland opening day attraction? Blink, and you 'll miss it.
Disneyland Resort has been a staple for family fun in America since the 1950s, welcoming millions of families each year, eager to experience Disney magic through breathtaking storytelling, immersive lands, timeless attractions, innovative new experiences, world-class ...
New Invention Could Change Guest Safety In Theme Parks
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Over the past few years, we 've seen lots of patent applications filed for technology that could make the theme park experience different in both big and small ways. From a patent that could change snacks to interactive headgear, there are all kinds of unique things in the works! And now we 've found another invention that could change a small but critical part of your theme park experience.
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How Eddie Murphys Movie The Haunted Mansion Could Change A Popular Attraction
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Nothing came of it, but there was an idea to change the attraction “Haunted Mansion” to match the Eddie Murphy movie.
Most of the attractions at Disneyland or Walt Disney World are based on popular movies. Some of the others, such as Pirates of the Caribbean, became films themselves, which, in turn, inspired the renewal of the wave itself. It turns out that once Disney briefly considered ...
Dates When Handpulled Candy Canes Will Go On Sale
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People willing to stand in line for a ridiculous amount of time to buy a Christmas candy cane at Disneyland will have some good news this year: They can sign up for an automated mobile wait list.
This will enable them to roam the park until they get a text that it 's almost their appointment time - at which they can head back to one of only two sale locations and get their minty dose of ...
I Tried A Massive Amount Of Food Here Are The Top 5 Items I Cannot Wait To Eat Again
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Hi, everybody! It 's Kaitlyn here at East Idaho News.
Besides Taylor Swift 's newest album, “Midnights,” coming out last weekend, the second most exciting thing to happen in my life was a Halloween trip to Disneyland!
I have always been a huge fan of the spooky season. Around Sept. 1, I start to crave caramel apples, love the feeling of leaves crunching underneath my boots, and ...
How Haunted Mansion Popularized The Haunted House And Changed Halloween Forever
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Think of Halloween 's most basic elements: candy, costumes, spooky parties and haunted houses designed to scare you for fun. But what if those haunted houses didn 't exist? It turns out we have Walt Disney to thank for revolutionizing modern Halloween entertainment. And it all started with Disneyland 's Haunted Mansion.
Scary stories have existed for as long as people have been telling ...
You Can Tour Walt Disneys Apartment But Is The 160 Dollars Price Worth It
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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 as a symbol of the famous ...
Hate Disney Lines Superfans Share 12 Tips To Avoid Them
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At a Disney theme park, some parts of the experience are guaranteed: Mickey Mouse ears will be everywhere, kids will melt down and lines will be long. So, so long.
Even as admission prices continue their decades-long climb, the crowds keep coming for a piece of Mickey Mouse 's magic. Sometimes, those masses are willing to wait around two hours to climb on a fictional winged creature for ...
Disney Legend Alice Davis Passes Away
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Alice Estes studied animation and costume design at Chouinard Art Institute, which trained countless Disney animators and artists and was one of the precursors of Walt and Roy Disney's California Institute of the Arts. It was at Chouinard where Alice met her future husband, Marc Davis - one of Disney's Nine Old Men and later one of the leading creators at what became Walt Disney Imagineering.
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Riverfront Square The Failed Disneyland Park Successor That Beer Helped Kill
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Walt Disney was no teetotaller. At the end of his work day, his secretary would often pour him a Scotch Mist: scotch, plenty of ice and a kiss of lemon peel on top. But when it came to his theme park empire, Disney abhorred the thought of alcohol served to his guests. He despised places like Coney Island, full of debauchery, necking teens and plenty of booze. When Disneyland opened in 1955, it sold ...
How Disneyland Decorates The Resort For The Holidays Each Year
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The Disneyland Resort 's holiday season kicks off Friday, Nov. 11, so Resort Enhancement Area Manager Dawn Pipal-Keehne and her team of 60 cast members are busy this week transforming the parks.
This year is Pipal-Keehne 's 25th decorating the Anaheim parks (she and her team also decorate Aulani, A Disney Report & Spa in Hawaii). Among their seasonal duties are assembling the ...
Disneyland Announces New Theming For Tarzans Treehouse
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Disneyland 's Tarzan 's treehouse will be re-themed to pay homage to its original theming, The Swiss Family Robinson treehouse, the park announced on Tuesday.
The attraction, now called the Adventureland Treehouse, will include new rooms based on different family members.
The new areas will be the “mother 's music den, the young sons ' nature room, the teenage daughter 's ...
Its A Small World Adds Characters In Wheelchairs
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In an ever-expanding wave of inclusiveness, Disneyland has added several dolls in wheelchairs to its famed "It's a Small World" attraction. While the dolls have been added as part of the seasonal holiday overlay, these new characters will be permanent residents of the ride.
On Friday morning, two dolls in wheelchairs were unveiled on the theme park's "It's a Small World" ride, a ...
My Delight And Surprise Over Adventureland Treehouse
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In 1962, just five years after Disneyland opened, the Swiss Family Treehouse was added to Adventureland. This new Disneyland attraction was themed after the hit 1960 Disney movie, “Swiss Family Robinson.” The original version of the treehouse remained until 1999, when it was changed over to Tarzan 's Treehouse based on the 1999 Walt Disney Animation feature, “Tarzan.” In both cases, the treehouse was ...
Resort Resumes Sales Of Most Annual Passes Today
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After a six-month hiatus, the Disneyland Resort will resume selling three of the four Magic Key annual passes today, Wednesday, Nov. 16.
The sales will start no earlier than 9 a.m. Pacific on the Disneyland app and the website.
Three of the four passes will be available for sale, at the same prices for which they were previously sold. The Enchant pass will not be sold but will be ...
7 Unusual Things You Did Not Know About Disneyland At The Holidays
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If Disneyland uncovers your inner child during the summer months, you've got to see the resort when the holiday season rolls around. From icicles draping the spires of Sleeping Beauty Castle to hand-pulled candy canes, the entire Disneyland Resort is a remarkably festive place to celebrate the winter holidays.
With this year's celebrations running from Nov. 11 until Jan. 8, 2023, there ...
Disneyland Sets Reopening Date For Mickeys Toontown
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The Mickey 's Toontown section of Disneyland will reopen on March 8, 2023 following a year-long renovation, Disney announced Friday.
Renovations began this past March to coincide with the debut of the West Coast version of the Mickey and Minnie 's Runaway Railway trackless dark ride, which itself will open on Jan 27, 2023. When the rest of the land reopens, guests can expect to find some areas ...
Reimagined Mickeys Toontown Set To Reopen On March 8
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Mickey 's Toontown will reopen at Disneyland park on March 8, 2023, Disneyland officials announced on Friday.
The updated Toontown area will feature “new experiences for families and young children to have more opportunities to play together,” Disneyland said in a news release. Disney says the area will be greener and more spacious, but still offer more play activities and ...
Only Holdup In Disneyland History Was A Mess From Start To Finish
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According to Richard Lowry, the first and only holdup in Disneyland history went like this:
On Aug. 21, 1960, the 25-year-old restaurant cashier was tasked with taking the day 's cash haul to the Disneyland bank (more on this in a minute). Holding linen bags filled with $10,000 - almost $95,000 today, adjusted for inflation - he headed out into the packed Sunday crowds on Main Street. As ...
Rides For Adults All The Thrills And Magic
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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 every adult-oriented ride at ...
Magic Happens Parade Returns On Feb 24
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The “Magic Happens” parade will return to Disneyland on Feb. 24, the resort announced on Wednesday.
The daytime event, which debuted in 2020 before the parks closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, features Mickey Mouse and other characters as moments from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios films are brought to life, a news release said.
The parade will ...
What To Know About 100 Years Of Wonder Celebrations In 2023
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In 1923, The Walt Disney Company, then known as Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, was founded. In the almost 100 years since the company 's founding, it 's expanded to be a global empire with parks and resorts around the world, five cruise ships-with three more on the way-and a handful of movie studios under its umbrella.
Starting January 27, 2023, those traveling to the Disneyland Resort ...
Almost No One Has Seen This Attraction And It Is Finally Coming Back
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Disneyland fans - at least the ones who pride themselves on their knowledge of the park and its history - each have a list of rides and attractions they wish they could have seen back in the day. For some, it 's Museum of the Weird, the never-was expansion of the Haunted Mansion led by Rolly Crump and Yale Gracey. For others, it 's the Conestoga Wagons (and the much-missed Conestoga Fries) that left ...
New Details About Ride That Will Replace Splash Mountain
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Disneyland visitors riding Tiana 's Bayou Adventure will float through a swamp illuminated by fireflies while being serenaded by audio-animatronic critters playing zydeco music on instruments fashioned from objects found in the bayou when the attraction opens in 2024, Disneyland officials announced Friday, Dec. 2.
Disneyland announced in 2020 that Splash Mountain would be re-themed to ...
Disneyland Just Shared A New Scene From Tianas Bayou Adventure
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MAGICAL PEEK: Knowing that you'll soon be entering an enchanted realm, one that is filled with the beauty of the bayou, plenty of Disney-style sweetness, spirited zydeco medleys, and a beloved Disney princess? As Tiana might sing, we're "Almost There," a feeling that is further enhanced when the Walt Disney Company shares fresh scenes from the upcoming attraction inspired by the 2009 animated ...
Why Splash Mountain Might Be Closing Later Than Walt Disney World
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Last week the penny dropped at Walt Disney World and the announcement we all knew was coming eventually finally arrived. Splash Mountain will be closing at Magic Kingdom in January for it 's total overhaul into Tiana 's Bayou Adventure. Conspicuous by its absence, however, was an announcement regarding the Disneyland version of the ride. But we may now know why it won't be closing in January, because ...
Indiana Jones Adventure Closing For Up To 6 Months For Refurbishment
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The Indiana Jones Adventure dark ride in the crumbling Temple of the Forbidden Eye at Disneyland that has been prone to downtime and showing its age in recent years will undergo a comprehensive refurbishment in early 2023.
The Indiana Jones Adventure attraction will be closed from Jan. 9 until spring 2023 for refurbishment and maintenance, according to the Disneyland website.
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Princess Nite A New Party To Twirl In Early 2023
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The Walt Disney Company is entering its centennial year, a celebratory stretch that will include a bouquet of enchanted happenings at The Happiest Place on Earth.
Fans are already anticipating the recently announced Disney 100 Years of Wonder events, which include new nighttime spectaculars and attraction openings, but fresh revelations seem to be arriving at a cheery clip the closer we get ...
Disneyland Extends Haunted Mansion Holiday Run 3 Weeks
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Disneyland has extended the run of Haunted Mansion Holiday a few extra weeks this Christmas season - much to the delight of each and every Buddy the Elf and dismay of Scrooge McDucks everywhere.
Disneyland 's classic version of Haunted Mansion won 't return until February once the Halloween and Christmas decorations are put away for another year.
Since 2001, Haunted Mansion ...
5 Lightning Lane Attractions Closing In January For Refurbishment
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It 's just about that time of year again when some of Disneyland 's most popular attractions go out of commission for a few weeks or several months to get a little TLC.
The end of the Christmas holiday season always brings a flurry of seasonal refurbishments at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in January - with nine attractions getting a refresh in early 2023.
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Baymax To Fly Over Castle During New Fireworks Show
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A massive Baymax figure in winged armor from “Big Hero 6” will fly over Sleeping Beauty Castle during the new “Wondrous Journeys” fireworks show coming to Disneyland for the Disney100 anniversary celebrating a century of Disney animation.
Baymax will soar high above the Disneyland castle during the new nighttime spectacular in a thrilling moment of heroism “inspiring us all to fight for ...
Disneyland Takes Delivery Of 10 Foot Tall Animatronic Snake For Indiana Jones Adventure
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A really big animatronic snake that Indiana Jones would hate and riders will love is set to be installed in the Disneyland attraction that pays tribute to the archaeological professor turned action hero.
A 10-foot-tall audio-animatronic king cobra that hisses and strikes at riders in Indiana Jones Adventure has arrived at Disneyland ahead of an extensive attraction refurbishment scheduled ...
Fire Partially Damages New Orleans Square Train Station
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An after hours fire at Disneyland that damaged the New Orleans Square train station has left the faint smell of smoke wafting over the Anaheim theme park during the busy holiday season.
The fire that broke out in the early morning hours of Thursday, Dec. 29 during Disneyland 's overnight shift was quickly extinguished, according to Anaheim Fire Department officials.
The small ...
Submarines Already Rusting Badly After Yearlong Refurbishment
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Disneyland 's fleet of submarines are rusting badly just a few months after a yearlong refurbishment that saw the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage lagoon get an extensive makeover and the subs receive a fresh yellow and blue paint job.
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage reopened in July after an extended refurbishment that kept the popular Tomorrowland attraction closed when the Anaheim theme park ...
