Disney Imagineers Seek To Inspire The Next Generation Of Theme Park Dreamers And Builders
Author: Brady Macdonald
Dateline: January 22, 2020
Posted: January 27, 2020
Dreaming up a roller coaster that wraps around a mountain or a theme park land set in a galaxy far, far away is a puzzle that can only be solved with a mix of creativity and technical know-how.
“It becomes this problem-solving exercise of how do we do this?” Walt Disney Imagineering executive creative director John Larena said. “And then when we figure out how to do it, how do we keep it invisible to everybody else? How do we make the magic?”
We Rode Rise Of The Resistance To See If It Is Worth The Hype Here Is What We Thought
Author: Crystal Ro
Dateline: January 21, 2020
Posted: January 27, 2020
Fair warning: many ride spoilers ahead
1. Yay, R2-D2 is here to greet us!! (I wonder if he 'll be hanging out here all the time?)
2. We 're already excited and all we see are rocks.
3. Oh wow, a pretty waterfall!
4. This lantern looks a lot like the one Luke had in The Empire Strikes Back (although not EXACTLY the same).
5. Ha! They carved “seats” into the queue line...smart.
6. Wait, there
New Rise Of The Resistance Ride Actually Reveals Secret Star Wars History
Author: Zach Richter
Dateline: January 21, 2020
Posted: January 27, 2020
Disneyland's newest Star Wars ride just opened in Anaheim and fans can't seem to get enough. But there's something that even super fans might not know. There's actually hidden clues that tell you about secret Star Wars history scattered throughout the Rise of the Resistance ride.
Guests start out in the middle of the action, hiding out in a rebel outpost in an ancient cavern. Those pesky First Order troops are everywhere!
If you
All New Magic Happens Parade Debuts
Author:
Dateline: January 21, 2020
Posted: January 27, 2020
Disneyland Resort will debut its all-new "Magic Happens" parade at Disneyland Park on Feb. 28, 2020. The incredible "Magic Happens" daytime spectacular celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. This new parade, led by Mickey Mouse and his pals, celebrates moments of magic from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios films as they are brought to life on a grand scale with stunning floats, artistic
Rise Of The Resistance Suffers Multiple Breakdowns Guests Learn What To Expect
Author: Tj Muscaro
Dateline: January 19, 2020
Posted: January 27, 2020
Guests visiting Disneyland with the hopes of riding the all-new Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction will face delays and disappointments once again. After another frustratingly fast fill-up of its virtual queue, the attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge reportedly broke down multiple times in the span of three hours today, January 19, and we are beginning to see how Disneyland plans on handling the situation.
Let 's Take A Look:
45 Surprising Secrets About Disneyland
Author: Billy Nilles
Dateline: January 15, 2020
Posted: January 19, 2020
It's been 45 years since Disney Parks first took intrepid thrill seekers into the darkest corners of outer space.
We're talking, of course, about Space Mountain.
And while it's true that the iconic indoor roller coaster opened first at Walt Disney World in Florida on January 15, 1975, did you know that it was first dreamed up, at the request of Walt Disney himself, by designer John Hench (whose fingerprints were all over the original
Remembering Bob Matheison
Author: Amy Quesinberry
Dateline: January 15, 2020
Posted: January 19, 2020
Bob Matheison was fully present in everything he did, whether it was developing a new Disney theme park in Florida; announcing bowl games in Orlando or his children 's high school football games; raising Scottish Highland cattle at his North Carolina ranch; or spending quality time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
As friends and family shared stories of their relationships with Matheison - following his sudden death Jan. 5 at age 85 - their
Events And Attractions Coming In 2020
Author: Dirk Libbey
Dateline: January 14, 2020
Posted: January 18, 2020
Walt Disney famously said that Disneyland would never be finished as long as there was imagination. Clearly, there has been no lack of imagination, as the California theme park, and the many Disney Parks that followed it, have continued to update and change over time. This means that even if you visit a place like Disneyland Resort every year, there will almost always be something new to see or do. 2020 will be no exception.
Whether you're planning your
A Guest Literally Pulled The Sword Excalibur From The Stone
Author: Dirk Libbey
Dateline: January 14, 2020
Posted: January 18, 2020
Legend tells of the Sword in the Stone, a weapon that can only be pulled from its resting place by the new king. For decades that sword has rested in front of King Arthur's Carousel at Disneyland, and now, it appears we have a new leader, because somebody apparently pulled the sword from the stone.
A few days ago the sword, which sits in front of the carousel, went missing, and while it was believed to have something to do with an upcoming refurbishment
Test And Adjust Team Fine Tunes Rise Of The Resistance For First Riders In Star Wars Galaxys Edge
Author: Brady Macdonald
Dateline: January 13, 2020
Posted: January 18, 2020
The first time Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge attractions senior leader Garett Heffner stepped foot in Disneyland 's new Rise of the Resistance he found himself in a massive Star Destroyer hangar staring at a 100-foot-wide space window.
“It was still very much under construction and I just was in awe of the fact that this was just part of the queue,” said Heffner, senior production manager for attractions in the new Star Wars land. “I just thought, ‘What the
How To Snag A Spot In The Virtual Queue For Rise Of The Resistance At Star Wars Galaxys Edge
Author: Brady Macdonald
Dateline: January 10, 2020
Posted: January 18, 2020
You 're going to have to get up awful early in the morning if you want to ride the new Rise of the Resistance when the highly-anticipated Disneyland attraction opens in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge.
Disneyland visitors will be able to snap up “boarding group” spots in a virtual queue for Rise of the Resistance as soon as the Anaheim theme park opens each morning.
The new Rise of the Resistance trackless dark ride debuts Friday, Jan. 17, at
10 Family Traditions At Disneyland That Will Never Grow Old
Author: Rachel Chapman
Dateline: January 10, 2020
Posted: January 18, 2020
There are some things that'll never get old, like spending time with your loved ones and going on vacation to the Happiest Place on Earth. It's actually at Disneyland where you can make some of the best memories in between riding Splash Mountain and enjoying Mickey-shaped ice cream. For a crew that likes to go to the parks, you probably even have some family traditions at Disneyland that'll forever hold a special place in your heart.
To your
How To Spend 1 Day So You Make The Most Of It
Author: Rachel Chapman
Dateline: January 09, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
From the rides in every land to the endless Insta-worthy food options to the colorful backdrops for pics, there's so much you want to do at Disneyland. Unfortunately, you only have one day to experience all the fun. Before you start stressing out trying to map your way around the park, take a deep breath and let your fairy godmother help you out. As someone who has been to the parks many times, I know just how to spend one day at Disneyland so you make the most of
Featured Attraction Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
Author: Shawn Williams
Dateline: January 08, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Happy New Year to you all. Welcome back to the history of different attractions at Disney Parks. We will continue to explore the history and development of the attractions. Today we will dive into the history of the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage at Disneyland in California. This attraction has an interesting history as it has almost been shut down numerous times. There is even rumors and speculation that it could be shut down for a complete overhaul of Tomorrowland.
8 Of The Weirdest Things Reported To Have Happened At Disneyland
Author: Danielle Dougall
Dateline: January 03, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Everyone knows that Disney is dubbed The Happiest Place On Earth. But did you know it's also one of the strangest places in California too? Thanks to some guests, there are some pretty wild tales out on the internet about vacations gone wrong, the Matterhorn falling apart during a ride, epic fights that broke out in Disneyland - and even cannibalism. Yes, you read that right. These are the weirdest things to happen at Disneyland California.
A Man
Price Hikes Coming In 2020 What To Know
Author: Thomas Barrabi
Dateline: January 02, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
The start of a new year likely heralds another round of price hikes for would-be ticket buyers at California 's Disneyland Resort, if recent history is any indication.
The Walt Disney Company announces pricing information for park tickets in the early months of each year. While the price hikes were traditionally announced in February, last year 's increase was unveiled on Jan. 6. Traditionally, Disneyland ticket prices have increased on an annual basis,
Disneyland Closes Gates As Holiday Crowds Fill The Park
Author: Brady Macdonald
Dateline: December 27, 2019
Posted: January 03, 2020
Disneyland temporarily shut its gates Friday, Dec. 27 as crowds filled the Anaheim theme park and new visitors were directed to Disney California Adventure across the esplanade until attendance levels declined.
“We have temporarily stopped selling tickets to Disneyland Park,” the official Disneyland Today Twitter account said. “As of 11:40 am, Disney California Adventure Park tickets remain available. Updates to follow.”
Disneyland closed its
Diver Finds Lost Wedding Rings Tossed Turkey Legs And Mysterious Sunken Head Under The Sea
Author: Brady Macdonald
Dateline: December 19, 2019
Posted: January 03, 2020
Disneyland diver Thomas Self has discovered a lot of strange things in the waters of the Anaheim theme park, but he 'll never forget what he found one night in the Jungle Cruise river.
Self and his fellow divers were called out to investigate a mysterious banging sound after Jungle Cruise skippers repeatedly heard something thumping on the bottom of their boats in the temple ruins scene next to the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction.
The
