Jared Soucie 
To celebrate a wonderful couple months since our launch of Theme Park News Today, they are giving away an interactive wand from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal theme parks! Even more special, this wand is a special Grand Opening event edition of Harry Potter’s wand! Here are the details on how you … Read more
According to the Disneyland website, beginning Friday, September 7th, the beloved nighttime fireworks spectacular “Remember… Dreams Come True” will return to the skies above Disneyland Park on weekends. With the ending of Pixar Fest on September 3rd, we assumed that the “Together Forever” fireworks show will be going away forever. It was unknown which … Read more
Today at San Diego Comic Con 2018 at the anniversary panel celebrating the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated tv series, a surprise announcement was made. The popular animated series will be returning with new episodes exclusive to the Disney direct to consumer streaming service. Not many other details were revealed during after the announcement. … Read more
A few months ago Disneyland Resort announced that it would be closing a Bugs Land at Disney California Adventure to make way for a Super Hero themed land for the park in 2020. Not much else was announced at the time, but thanks to the Disney Parks Blog, they have revealed that the last day … Read more
Today we would like to officially announce a brand new entity in the WDWNT family, Theme Park News Today. Over the last few months, we have been toying around with the idea of expanding to cover everything outside the Mouse. Of course, those of you who have been following WDWNT for a while know … Read more
Back in February, we informed you of some rumored changes coming to Disneyland’s AP program. A recent email has been sent out to Annual Passholders who have expiration dates approaching. Here is a look at the email Disneyland has sent out, confirming the changes to the Blockout dates program: Here are the blockout dates … Read more
Summer’s not even started yet, but the end of summer means it’s Halloween season again and we have details on what to expect for Halloween Time and Mickey’s Halloween Party. Halloween Time is returning to the Disneyland Resort beginning September 7th through October 31st. At both Disneyland California Adventure park and Disneyland park, happy haunts … Read more
This weekend, Disneyland Resort launched Pixar Fest in both theme parks. This celebration includes the brand new fireworks spectacular, Together Forever at Disneyland park. Also at Disneyland, Pixar Play Parade has moved across the Esplanade including the addition of Luxo Jr., characters from Up and Inside Out. At Disney California Adventure, they have debuted the … Read more
Due to the upcoming expansion to the Disneyland Resort over the next 5 years, a fan favorite is set to return. We were told that sometime by the end of 2018, the very popular Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar will reopen. Many fans will remember the Blue Sky Cellar as the location for previews … Read more
This week, Disney announced that several Downtown Disney businesses will be closing their doors forever on June 30th, 2018. These buildings will be demolished to make way for Disneyland Resort’s upcoming new resort hotel coming in 2021. The businesses on the close-and-demolish list are: AMC 12 Theatres Rainforest Cafe ESPN Zone Earl of Sandwich Alamo … Read more
Welcome back to this week’s edition of Attraction Smackdown! Last week’s version caused quite a bit of conversation and debate on which version of the attraction should have won. This will be taken into account in the Community Votes edition of Attraction Smackdown, where your voice will be heard! First let me say, I … Read more
Todays topic is going to be somewhat controversial, as it deals with the news that has been spreading around major media news circles. That topic is the ongoing discussion about the working conditions of the Cast Members at the Disneyland Resort. I want everyone to come into this article with an open mind, as I … Read more
Welcome back to this week’s edition of Attraction Smackdown! Last week’s version caused quite a bit of conversation and debate on which version of the attraction should have won. This will be taken into account in the Community Votes edition of Attraction Smackdown, where your voice will be heard! After reading some of the comments … Read more
Today, Disney announced what the company is doing to celebrate the historic 90th Birthday of Mickey Mouse. From Disney D23: “The party kicks off on March 7 with “The Happiest Show on Earth”—a runway fashion event featuring a Mickey-inspired collection designed by couture brand Opening Ceremony founders Carol Lim and Humberto Leon. The show will … Read more
Today, the Disneyland Resort announced the return of the popular Egg-stravaganza starting March 16th, 2018. The extremly popular scavenger hunt has become a springtime tradition at Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and the Downtown Disney District. From the Disney Parks Blog: “From March 16 through April 1, you can participate by picking up a map and stickers … Read more
Prior to the official start date of March 2nd, the full menus for the offerings at this year’s California Food and Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure were revealed. Lots of fan favorite items have made a return to this years festival, as well as brand new offerings. Take a look: Nuts About Cheese … Read more