While Disneyland may have been the passion project of one slightly obsessive guy with a dream, it took dozens of like-minded creative people and hundreds of workers to make that dream a reality. While the vast majority of those people were men, this was 1955 after all, a not insignificant number of them were women, and just in time for Women 's History Month, a new tour has been added at Disneyland that celebrates these incredible ladies. The New Women Who

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Disneyland Resort honored more than 3,200 cast members during its annual Service Celebrations event on March 12, a private gathering dedicated to honoring cast members and Disney employees who have reached milestone anniversaries of 10 years or more. The over 3,200 cast members honored at this year 's event represent one of the largest cohorts in the resort 's history, according to Disneyland officials. Last year, they honored over 2,300 cast members.

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KEY POINTS Josh D 'Amaro officially takes over as the next Disney CEO on Wednesday. Most recently the chairman of Disney 's experiences division, D 'Amaro will usher in a new era for the company, focused on theme park and streaming growth. D 'Amaro 's appointment became effective at Disney 's annual shareholder meeting. Disney is turning the page on a new chapter as Josh D 'Amaro steps in as CEO of the media and

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Disneyland updated Oga 's Cantina and reportedly removed a reference to Disney World 's now-closed Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel The change is part of a timeline expansion coming to the park's Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge land that will include more eras and characters from the whole franchise Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, an immersive hotel experience in Orlando, closed in 2023 just over a year after it opened

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A visit to the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco 's Presidio reveals the personal story behind the Disney empire from early sketches and groundbreaking animation to the dream that became Disneyland. Some of my earliest memories are framed by Disney. In addition to the movies, the music, and numerous Disneyland visits, I remember climbing into the family car with my brothers clad in our pajamas and driving to what was then the park 's free parking

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Last year, Disneyland made a change to one of its shops to give guests a relaxing place to rest in the middle of their busy day in the park. However, this change did not last, and this area reverted back to a shopping space. Now, Disneyland has confirmed to us that the seating area will be returning again this year. Keep reading to check out the details! At Mickey Visit, we cover the latest Disney news, like the most unique hotel rooms in Disney World

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The Anaheim Police Department responded to Disneyland Wednesday night linked to two popular livestreamers that turned out to be a swatting call. Shortly before 10 p.m., officers responded to Disneyland. The theme park in Anaheim was still open at the time but was not evacuated. A popular livestreamer, known as ''Oblivion,'' was seen in a video speaking with officers and explaining the situation. The streamer's connection to the

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Disneyland Resort president Thomas Mazloum will become the next chair of Disney Experiences, the division that includes theme parks, cruise line and merchandise. Mazloum succeeds Josh D'Amaro, who will take over as Disney's CEO on March 18. Jill Estorino, president of Disney Parks International, will become president of Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Resort president Thomas Mazloum has been named the next chair of Disney

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A heavy presence of police officers responded to Disneyland after reportedly receiving calls of a mass shooting at the beloved theme park Wednesday night. Details are limited and it 's unclear exactly what time police responded to the park, but footage of the scene obtained by KTLA showed at least a dozen Anaheim Police Department patrol cruisers staged on Disneyland grounds. Anaheim PD Sgt. Matt Sutter told KTLA that investigators believed

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Authorities responded to a reported hazmat situation at Disneyland on Tuesday after a strong unknown odor was detected near the backstage area of Tomorrowland 's Star Tours attraction. Sgt. Mark Sutter of the Anaheim Police Department told KTLA that officers responded to an “unknown odor near Star Tours backstage” around 12:30 p.m. According to Disneyland officials, building materials being used by a contractor caused a reaction in a backstage

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Another indication of the expansion of the timeline of Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge could be seen at Disneyland this weekend. Guests visiting Batuu discovered that First Order Cargo had closed. This comes ahead of the arrival of Darth Vader and other characters from the original series. For guests currently visiting Black Spire Outpost at Disneyland, they will see that the massive door has closed for the shop. If one didn 't know any better, they wouldn 't realize a shop

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Disneyland has long marketed itself as “The Happiest Place on Earth,” but 45 years ago today, a violent confrontation inside the park shattered that illusion. On the evening of March 7, 1981, thousands of guests had gathered at Disneyland in Anaheim, California for a private company party hosted by aerospace manufacturer Rohr. Around 10,000 tickets had been distributed for the after-hours event, per sources, and among them was 18-year-old Mel Yorba, whose

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NEED TO KNOW Disney parks have a feature that allows guests to submit compliments to the cast members that really made their trip Cast members have received over three million compliments since the program launched in 2021 Some of the parks' most-complimented cast members Photographer Luis Sanchez and Kilimanjaro Safaris guides Charm Lerario and Angel Flores shared the lasting emotional impact of those messages with PEOPLE

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Theme park fans love complaining about theme parks, and while I try to look on the bright side of most decisions, like the reported changes to Disney World 's Villains Land, it 's not like I don 't have those things I wish theme parks would do. I was recently part of a small group of journalists and influencers who were invited to take part in a Disneyland business update. Over the course of several hours, we got something of a behind-the-scenes

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The villainous Gaston from “Beauty and the Beast” has created a knockoff version of Harry Potter 's signature Butterbeer drink that 's available for a very limited time at Disneyland 's Red Rose Taverne. The Gaston Brew is available during the 70 Years of Favorites after hours events at the Fantasyland restaurant. The $7.99 Gaston Brew is described as a butterscotch beverage with a dulce de leche foam topper. The Gaston Brew tastes

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Ready for a galactic night to remember? Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite is back for 2026, inviting you to experience the galaxy in an all-new way. Set for the evenings of April 28, April 30, May 4, and May 6, this celebration is a special ticketed event for all Star Wars fans, stretching from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. inside Disneyland Park. Ticket holders can kickstart their adventure at 6 p.m. each night in Disneyland, no theme park reservation

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Locals and other regular visitors will deal with the long lines by either staying home or just people watching. Folks that are on a once-in-a-lifetime family vacation don 't have that luxury. If you 're not interested in purchasing Lightning Lane to help skip some of the longer lines, here are a few ideas for things you can do when the lines are at their longest. If you get Lightning Lane, these are great options to pass the time while you 're waiting for

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What 's the biggest obstacle standing in the way of Disneyland 's growth? It could be its current fans. Disneyland might be a California icon, but the resort faces the same challenges to growth as any longtime successful business. Sometimes, what you did to get ahead stands in the way of going further. In a private meeting with industry reporters last week, Disneyland President Thomas Mazloum expressed the resort 's desire to relentlessly

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World's most famous theme park looked very different in its earlier decades Cartoon alchemist Walt Disney first introduced the world to theme parks when he opened the doors to Disneyland on a former orange grove that spanned 160 acres in Anaheim, California. The date was July 17, 1955, and a ticket to enter cost just a dollar (50 cents for children), the equivalent of around $12 (£8.92) today - although the park operated a pay as you ride

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