The home of 999 Happy Haunts will once again welcome visitors after months of renovations. Officials for the “Happiest Place on Earth” announced Thursday that Haunted Mansion will reopen next week with its “Nightmare Before Christmas” overlay. Haunted Mansion Holiday will return on July 29, several weeks ahead of the typical time when the Eerie Estate transition from summer frights to fall festivities. Its early return will give guests the

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A new version of the Hitchhiking Ghosts could catch a ride home in your Doom Buggy and Constance Hatchaway may redecorate her chilling attic bride scene during the extensive makeover of the Haunted Mansion dark ride at Disneyland. Disneyland will update the Constance Hatchaway attic scene and the Hitchhiking Ghost mirror effect during the extended closure of the Haunted Mansion renovation, according to WDW News Today. The classic haunted

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Even though I love a summer trip to Disneyland, I 'd be lying if I said the heat doesn 't change the experience. Though the weather isn 't quite as volatile in Anaheim as it is in Orlando, there are some aspects of this time of year that change how I arrange my Disney days. One thing I always notice is that I am less interested in eating my usual Disney snacks. I know, it 's insanity! But there is something about the heat that makes me feel less inclined to grab my

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A thematic, musical and menu overhaul coming to the Hungry Bear restaurant in Critter Country will bring back a Country Western bear band missing from Disneyland for two decades and a barbecue feast not available at the Anaheim theme park in nearly a decade. The Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree will bring back the Country Bears music and theme along with a regional barbecue menu when the Disneyland restaurant returns from an extended refurbishment of

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As I prepared to head back to the Disneyland Resort after being away for nearly two years, I started to put together a list of some of the things that I missed in the parks…some of my favorite things about being at Disneyland that I definitely needed to make a priority on my first visit back. I 'll be back in the parks more often going forward, but there are certain things that I want to do and see sooner, rather than later, so I had to prioritize.

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Happy birthday to the self-proclaimed “Happiest Place on Earth.” Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955 in Anaheim, California, changing American culture as we knew it with life-sized versions of our favorite animated characters, iconic rides like the Matterhorn and It 's A Small World, and a litany of intriguing conspiracy theories that keep us up at night. While 2024 marks the theme park 's 69th birthday, they are using the anniversary as an opportunity

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Whoopi Goldberg is sharing some special details about how she honored her late mother, Emma Harris, after her death, even if it may raise some eyebrows and the admission comes with a stark warning. The View cohost sat down with Seth Meyers while visiting Late Night on Wednesday, July 10, candidly revealing how she spread her mom's ashes following her Aug. 29, 2010, passing by spreading them around a theme park. Before explaining the

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Disneyland is a wondrous place full of technologically-advanced rides, delicious food and a small army of iconic cartoon characters who, until fairly recently, were forced to wear communal underpants. Yikes. Nothing in The Haunted Mansion even comes close to the horror of the phrase “communal underpants.” The park first welcomed visitors back in July 1955, and it was a magical clusterfuck right out of the gate. Opening day of the “Happiest Place on

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When you figure in the high cost, endless lines, height restrictions and miles of walking, does it ever make sense to take a preschooler to Disneyland? Yes, as long as their adults adjust their expectations, plan carefully and slow waaay down. Because, let's face it, most preschoolers are too young to understand what Disneyland is all about. It's the parental (and grandparental) excitement and expectations that are really driving this visit.

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Disneyland appears to be gearing up for a 70th anniversary celebration in 2025 to rival the yearlong parties for the 50th and 60th anniversaries that brought new or returning parades, fireworks shows and nighttime spectaculars along with themed decor, food and merchandise. Disneyland cast members will launch 70th anniversary preparations with a “Road to the 70th” backstage party on July 17 the Anaheim theme park 's 69th birthday. Disneyland

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The long closure of Disneyland 's Haunted Mansion is nearing an end, but construction won 't be done when the ride reopens, park officials confirmed. Instead, a virtual queue system will be used to usher guests into the spooky attraction as a major renovation of the area continues. In January, the Haunted Mansion closed for the ambitious project. The exterior queue has been ripped up, leaving the front of the attraction unrecognizable and tucked away

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Disneyland appears to be gearing up for a 70th anniversary celebration in 2025 to rival the yearlong parties for the 50th and 60th anniversaries that brought new or returning parades, fireworks shows and nighttime spectaculars along with themed decor, food and merchandise. Disneyland cast members will launch 70th anniversary preparations with a “Road to the 70th” backstage party on July 17 the Anaheim theme park 's 69th birthday.

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From the building of ''Tiana's Bayou Adventure'' to the reopening of the newly-transformed Haunted Mansion, Disneyland is continuing to make upgrades and repairs throughout the theme park this summer ''to bring new experiences to life.'' In a recent update, Disney officials provided details on the transformation of both New Orleans Square and Critter Country, where construction continues. Here's what to expect

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“Fantasmic” fans all want to know one thing now that the beloved nighttime spectacular has returned after a yearlong hiatus following a terrifying blaze that destroyed the show 's signature dragon: When will Disneyland bring back the massive animatronic? Disneyland officials have said “Fantasmic” would not include the dragon figure when the show returned, but instead feature new special effects during the battle scene between Sorcerer Mickey and

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For many people, visiting the happiest place on Earth takes not only stamina, but also finding creative ways to experience the magic on a budget. Whether you 're visiting the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, as a solo Mouseketeer or family of four, bringing outside food into Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park can dramatically cut your costs You can bring food and drinks into Disneyland and Disney California

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July 17, 1955: Peter Pan's Flight As one of the oldest rides in Disneyland, it's also one of the most popular, with lines regularly settling in at an hour or more even on less crowded days. Passengers board individual flying ships and lift up into the air to view different scenes from London and Neverland as the vessel hangs from a track above and navigates gentle dips and turns. July 17, 1955: Snow White's Enchanted Wish

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