The allure is undeniable: The gleaming blue lagoon, sparkling in the sunshine, holds 9 million gallons of water, with vibrantly colored sea life just below the surface. Vivid yellow submarines glide across, halfway submerged, disappearing into a yawning cave covered by a churning waterfall. Above, the Disneyland Monorail glides overhead into the Tomorrowland station. Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is an underwater boat ride that puts guests onto a

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Disneyland 's The Tropical Hideaway is about to get a refreshing new treat just in time for the late summer heat. Starting August 20th, guests can cool down with the all-new Peach Sundae, a fruity twist that brings Dole Whip Peach front and center. This limited-time delight combines the creamy, tangy texture we all love from Dole Whip with the soft sweetness of peach, making it a must-try for anyone who enjoys lighter, fruit-forward flavors in the parks. We knew

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In the summer of 1955, Disneyland opened its gates for the first time, marking the beginning of a new era in theme parks. An estimated 30,000 guests flocked outside the entrance starting as early as 2 a.m. waiting for a firsthand look at the $17-million park during opening day on July 17, according to various news accounts. So what does the opening of an amusement park located on 160 acres of former orange groves more than 400 miles south in Anaheim

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On July 17, 1955, Walt Disney invited guests to ''leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy'' as he welcomed them to Disneyland for the first time. 70 years later, droves of ecstatic Disney fans are still making their way to the magical theme park in Anaheim, California that has served as a source of joy and inspiration for generations around the globe. As inspiring as the Disneyland Resort has been for fans,

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Disneyland is a place that holds magic and fond moments that you'll look back on for decades to come, but it's also a great spot to grab some tasty food. Although the churros are an iconic dessert we all know and love, I wanted to dive into the chocolatey flavors throughout the park. As it turns out, there are plenty of options for the chocolate lovers out there. I tasted several different items to give you some insight into the flavors and where you can

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An historic carousel at a Disneyland south of the border has Toronto roots. In fact, it came from an old amusement park that was once located on the city 's shoreline. Known as the “King Arthur Carousel,” this merry-go-round was among the original 1955 opening-day attractions at Disneyland Park in California. The King Arthur was handcrafted by the Dentzel Carousel Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, according to the amusement park, and

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Disneyland could have had a Robin Hood Castle, Pleasure Island, archery range, ghost town and little church if initial plans dreamed up in the early 1950s by Walt Disney and his artists for the fledgling theme park had come to fruition. Early conceptual maps of Disneyland drawn by Disney Legends Harper Goff in 1951 and Marvin Davis in 1953 reveal a host of early ideas that were never realized at the Anaheim theme park. A dozen of the

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I 'm about to step onto the boat on Pirates of the Caribbean when I turn to the ride operator to ask whether I, traveling solo, should slide in next to the two strangers already seated on a long bench seat or wait for the next vessel. “This isn 't Knott 's Berry Farm!” the staffer tells me happily. It takes me a moment to decipher that his response means I 'm indeed supposed to wait. While nearby theme park Knott 's apparently packs people in, I get a

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Disneyland has some of the BEST and most famous theme park food corndogs, churros, Mickey-shaped beignets, lobster nachos, and churro toffee, just to name a few! In addition to year-round staples, Disneyland also brings a wide range of new and delicious food items to its festivals, like the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival and Disney Festival of Holidays. All that being said, it can be very hard to narrow down a must-have food list on a Disneyland

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To most, the Rivers of America at Disneyland park might feel like a scenic journey through the stunning western landscapes, but for Joy Weber, it is something much more personal it feels like home. As a Southern California native, Joy and her family would look forward to one thing every summer: an annual trip to Disneyland Resort. These visits sparked more than just a joyful Disney trip but would serve as the starting point for Joy 's dream of becoming

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Last month, we learned that the Headless Horseman was going to make his Disneyland debut at Mickey's Halloween Party this year. But that's not the only spooky thing on the way, as the brand new ''Frightfully Fun Parade'' is also taking to the streets when the ghoulish fun kicks off next month. The parade will be an exclusive for those who purchase separate tickets for the Mickey's Halloween Party event, which is hosted at Disneyland over 17

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