Walt Disney Imagineering dreamed up three attraction concepts for Galaxy 's Edge at Disneyland and Disney 's Hollywood Studios that never made the leap from the drawing board to the theme park, according to a new book on the art of the twin Star Wars lands. The new “The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge” coffee table book publishing on Tuesday, April 27 gathers together hundreds of pieces of concept art created by Lucasfilm and Imagineering conceived for

Disneyland employees can grow their beards as long as Sneezy, Sleepy or Grumpy provided they keep them neat and tidy in a break from long-standing rules regarding facial hair and park traditions stretching back to the 1950s. Disneyland has relaxed restrictions on mustaches and beards for employees as part of major changes to the Anaheim theme park 's dress code designed to make the guidelines gender inclusive. Mustache and beard lengths are

The heart of Disneyland park? Just about every guest would name something that means a lot, in their own mind, whether it is a particular ride, or memory, or cast member, or experience. But there's neigh, er, no way to deny what's at the physical, easy-to-see heart of Fantasyland: It's the King Arthur Carrousel, one of the first attractions to debut at the Happiest Place on Earth back when it opened in July 1955. The horse-happy

As part of its efforts to create a welcoming environment, Disney Parks announced today that it is adding inclusion as one of its core guiding principles. “We want our guests to see their own backgrounds and traditions reflected in ... their interactions with Disney,” said Josh D 'Amaro, chairman of Disney parks, experiences, and products, in a blog post introducing the initiative. “And we want our cast members - and future cast members - to feel a sense

The 999 ghosts that call Disneyland 's Haunted Mansion home have been busy redecorating the classic dark ride attraction and the grounds surrounding the estate while the mortals were away during the yearlong coronavirus closure of the Anaheim theme park. Disneyland 's Haunted Mansion renovation brings new draperies, carpet, wallpaper and decor inside the attraction and fresh paint and plants on the exterior. The Haunted Mansion will return with the

Disneyland will change the familiar meet-and-greet photo opportunities with princesses, superheroes and villains to socially distanced wave-and-play impromptu moments when the Anaheim theme parks return after a yearlong coronavirus closure. New physical distancing rules will mean that theme park visitors won 't be able to hug Mickey Mouse, high-five Goofy or dance with Cinderella when Disneyland and Disney California Adventure return on April 30.

With its April 30 reopening date approaching, Disneyland Resort has announced details of how it plans to safely welcome guests for the first time in over a year. The reopening plan includes new rules regarding ticket reservations as well as enhanced health and safety measures. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, guests only needed a valid admission ticket to visit the park. Now, guests ages 3 and older visiting either Disneyland or Disney

Disneyland reveals which rides will be closed when the park reopens on April 30th. Here's the full list of what will not be open at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure: Buzz Lightyear 's Astro Blasters Chip 'N Dale Treehouse Davy Crockett 's Explorer Canoes Disneyland Monorail Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln Donald 's Boat Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage

Walt Disney once accidentally kidnapped Richard Nixon from the Secret Service. Nixon visited Disneyland back in 1959 with his two daughters - and, of course, his security personnel - while he was vice president of the US. The group were set to do a lap around the park aboard Disney 's monorail, as told by Bob Gurr, an amusement ride designer who is famous for his work at Disney. Gurr recalled the story back in 2013 during an

Disneyland knows we all need a tall, cool drink after a year of coronavirus closures and the Blue Bayou will joyously break with the long-standing prohibition on alcohol in the Anaheim theme park by offering beer, wine and cocktails when the restaurant reopens. The Blue Bayou will serve beer, sparkling wine and Hurricane cocktails when the New Orleans Square restaurant returns after Disneyland reopens. Disneyland will reopen on April 30 after

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate 's afterlife for me. That 's probably not what the people who willed their remains to UCLA 's Medical Center imagined would be their final repose, but for some, it actually was. Maybe even still is - the jury is out on that. But one thing is absolutely certain: When Pirates of the Caribbean opened at Disneyland in 1967, all of the skeletons on the attraction were actual human bones. The ride was originally envisioned

Revised state guidelines will force Disneyland, Universal and other California theme parks to minimize attraction lines, close some indoor rides and shutter indoor shows once they reopen starting next week after more than a year of coronavirus closures. California has issued revised COVID-19 health and safety guidelines for theme parks that detail new rules and regulations regarding attendance, arrivals, queues, rides, shows, dining and