The best VIP experiences at Disneyland transform Walt Disney 's original park into something closer to a magical private club. For a price, Anaheim offers dedicated guides, backstage doors, a secret dining room above Pirates of the Caribbean, and a pass that erases nearly every line. The right choice depends on your party, your budget, and how deep into the park 's history you want to go. Pursuitist reviewed every paid premium offering at Disneyland

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Groot from Marvel 's Guardians of the Galaxy franchise isn 't the only superhero tree at Disneyland, which boasts five dozen “Hero Trees” that play a storytelling role as supporting characters at the Anaheim theme park. The Disneyland horticulture team takes care of about 60 Hero Trees throughout the 500-acre theme park resort. Disneyland horticulture area manager Brandon Elrod said the Hero Trees are superheroes just like Iron Man,

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Toy Story is a beloved franchise among fans, its cast, and Disney theme park attendees. Whether you're riding the Toy Story ride, waving at the characters in a parade, or waiting for a personal photo opportunity, the Pixar box office sensation makes its mark in the parks. No one is immune to the magic and charm of the toys brought to life, especially with the 2026 movie release of Toy Story 5 riding a wave of success. It's no surprise that when

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Disneyland marked a major milestone Friday after officials announced the park had welcomed its honorary one billionth guest. The guest, 8-year-old Andres Robles of Arizona, was visiting the resort with his parents, Alejandra and Jose, to celebrate his birthday. Disney invited the family to help unveil an updated population sign at the Disneyland train station platform that now reads “Population 1,000,000,000.” To mark the

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On a typical day, tens of thousands of visitors wearing Mickey Mouse ears and shirts pass through the gates of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, greeted by the sounds of laughter and music. Nearly 71 years after opening in July 1955, Walt Disney 's Disneyland continues to entertain, inspire and generate millions of dollars for the Walt Disney Company and the surrounding area. What was once referred to as “Walt 's Folly” on 160

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