The Walt Disney Company must pay up for unlicensed visual effects used in “Beauty and the Beast.” “Beauty and the Beast” Lawsuit Per Courthouse News, on Friday, April 19, U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar in Oakland ruled that the Walt Disney Company must pay Rearden LLC $345,098 from the money earned by the 2017 live-action adaptation … Read more
The Haunted Mansion construction walls at Disneyland have a new interactive experience to keep guests entertained while the ride remains closed. The construction walls have also moved back significantly. The Haunted Mansion Construction Walls The walls were previously very close to the stairs leading down towards the Rivers of America. This left very little walking … Read more
The Disneyland Railroad Guided Tour and Cultivating the Magic Guided Tour will return to Disneyland Resort in May. Both tours will be available to book starting on April 30 with tours beginning on May 11. Disneyland Railroad Guided Tour During this 2-hour tour, guests learn about Walt Disney’s passion for trains. The tour includes a … Read more
The previously-teased Pixar Fest sculpture has been installed in Town Square at Disneyland Park. Another sculpture is also in the works on the esplanade outside the park. Pixar Fest Sculpture The sculpture is currently surrounded by temporary fencing while installation is completed. It’s a golden arch with stained glass-like pieces in the Pixar colors: yellow, … Read more
Disneyland Resort has confirmed some details about their plan to replace Autopia’s gas cars with electric vehicles. Autopia Electrification After LA Times climate columnist Sammy Roth broke the news earlier this month, electric vehicle activists began pressuring Disney to commit to fully electric vehicles, not hybrids, and to phase out the gasoline cars within two … Read more
The Create Your Own Headband experience from Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is coming soon to Disneyland Resort. Custom Character Headbands Guests will mix and match Disney mini plush to create a personalized accessory. The steps, as outlined by Disney, are: The headbands pictured all appear to be black or dark blue. The experience will be … Read more
A longtime Disneyland Resort Magic Key holder has been barred from using his pass for a year after selling tickets online. Disneyland Magic Key Holder Banned for eBay Sale Andrew Rich, a Magic Key Holder from Spokane, Washington has been banned from using his annual pass for a year after selling a pair of tickets … Read more
A supermajority of Disneyland Resort parade and character performers have officially voted to unionize. Disneyland Performers Unionizing We previously reported on the “Magic United” group beginning the unionization process. This week, the Cast Members sent a letter to Disneyland Resort’s Labor Relations, informing the company that a supermajority of the 1,700 eligible Cast Members had … Read more
The Anaheim City Council approved the DisneylandForward project in a vote on Tuesday evening. DisneylandForward Approved in First City Council Vote The motion to approve DisneylandForward in this first vote passed with 7 votes in favor and 0 votes opposed. Though they approved the proposal during Tuesday’s meeting, they will vote on the project once … Read more
A woman is suing Disneyland Resort and two Cast Members over an April 2022 incident in which Goofy knocked her over. Lawsuit Over Goofy Running Into Guest Katrina Griffin was at Disney California Adventure on April 3, 2022. While she was bent over to tie her daughter’s shoes, Goofy “walked directly” into her and fell … Read more
Guests visiting Disneyland Park on May the 4th can celebrate the fan holiday with the new Grinning Loth-cat Souvenir Mug and Sap Tap Cup. Grinning Loth-cat Souvenir Mug The Grinning Loth-cat souvenir mug comes with guava coconut milk and basil crystals and has a tiki mug design style. It will be available at Disneyland Park … Read more
The first Anaheim City Council vote for DisneylandForward will take place tomorrow, April 16. After previously being approved by the Anaheim Planning Commission on March 11, the vote will now go to the Anaheim City Council. This is the first time the Anaheim City Council will vote on the projected Disneyland expansion. It will take … Read more
A new Disneyland Starbucks lollipop tumbler has arrived as part of the Disney Eats collection. Disneyland Starbucks Lollipop Tumbler – $29.99 We first found the tumbler at China Closet in Disneyland. It has the resort logo in multicolor down one side. The background is swirled bolts of pink and green to match the rest of … Read more
Join us live tonight, Sunday, April 14th, at 9:00 p.m. ET, or watch ParksCenter anytime on WDWNT.TV. We are updating you on all of the big things happening in the Disney Parks each week! We cover the top stories in Disney Parks news and discuss the topics that are top of mind for the Disney … Read more
There’s a new “The Lion King” Loungefly mini backpack available at Disneyland Park. “The Lion King” Loungefly Mini Backpack – $88 We found The Lion King Loungefly mini backpack at Emporium in Disneyland Park. inspired by the “Hakuna Matata” grub scene in the film, the backpack comes as part of the 30th anniversary celebration happening … Read more
After the sign for The Briar Patch was removed last month, a temporary sign has gone up on the construction walls around Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland. The Briar Patch Sign The new sign resembles a tan piece of cloth with “The Briar Patch” printed on it in a pink-to-blue gradient. It’s located near the … Read more
