As described in the newest episode of We Call It Imagineering, Disney brought HERBIE from The Fantastic Four: First Steps from concept to real-life robot in just three months. HERBIE Robot First Steps director Matt Shakman changed the design of HERBIE (Humanoid Experimental Robot, B-type, Integrated Electronics) from the floating robot seen in the comics … Read more
In the latest episode of We Call It Imagineering, Disney Research Imagineers revealed prototypes of aquatic robotics, which open up a number of possibilities for the new Avatar themed land on the horizon for Disney California Adventure. Aquatic Robots One prototype is directly inspired by the Ilu a.k.a. jiaolong or sirens, plesiosaur-like creatures that heavily … Read more
After a leaked preview earlier this week, we now have our first look at the Disneyland 70th toys coming soon to McDonald’s Happy Meals. Disneyland 70th Happy Meal Toys TikTok user __Pink_Boss__ shared the video revealing two of the upcoming Happy Meal toys as well as the complete list: The caption reads: For all Disney … Read more
Disneyland has bright new ornaments ready to ring in the new year, featuring both Disneyland and California Adventure icons. 2026 Ear Hat Ornament – $30 This ornament features Mickey and Minnie sitting on top, holding hands. The ears of the hat are purple with the Disneyland castle on the left and Pixar Pal-A-Round on the … Read more
The mobile ordering option has been removed from the Disneyland app for the five treat shops around Disneyland Resort. Mobile Ordering Removed for Disneyland Treat Shops Disneyland Resort has five treat shops that specialize in candy and handmade specialty sweets: Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen, Pooh Corner, Trolley Treats, Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, and Disney … Read more
A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel has returned for 2025. The event, which is part of Festival of the Holidays, takes place inside Disney California Adventure. A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel This nighttime show which debuted last year gathers friends and families to listen to heartfelt … Read more
70 Disney Character Happy Meal toys are coming to McDonald’s to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Disneyland Resort. Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955, and the resort is in the middle of a months-long celebration honoring the anniversary. 70th Anniversary Happy Meal Toys According to an Instagram post by @realfastfoodtoyreviews, there are 70 Disney Character … Read more
Grab a complimentary Mickey Mouse ornament at Disneyland with a qualifying Pandora Jewelry merchandise purchase. We also spotted new Stitch charms. Mickey Mouse Ornament The Disney x Pandora ornament features a fully sculpted Mickey Mouse holding a sled. He wears a green coat with a white scarf and hat in addition to his signature red … Read more
The third Magic Key-exclusive lenticular card celebrating 30 years of A Christmas Fantasy Parade is now available at Disneyland Resort. A Christmas Fantasy Parade Collectible Cards The third card in the series focuses on the “Recipe for Gingerbread Treats” unit. This unit gained Goofy and Max Goof in the year 2000. Goofy was in the … Read more
Gary De’Snake from Zootopia 2 has arrived at Disneyland Resort in the form of a brand new sipper. The sipper was announced with a social media video starring Ke Huy Quan, who voices Gary, and Ginnifer Goodwin, who voices Judy Hopps. Gary De’Snake Sipper – $27.79 Gary is a blue snake with one fang and … Read more
As invited media, Disney provided WDWNT with a gift card for food and beverages, so some of the following coverage was hosted. As always, WDWNT will still provide our honest thoughts on all below. The holidays have arrived at Disneyland Resort, including the Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure. In this comprehensive review, … Read more
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln has resumed performances at the Disneyland Opera House a little early due to issues with Walt Disney – A Magical Life. The Lincoln show was suspended for a year and a half to accommodate changes to the theater in anticipation of the debut of Walt Disney – A Magical Life featuring … Read more
Crews have added more structural elements to the two new ride buildings at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. Avengers Campus Construction As Walt Disney Imagineering shared on social media this week, there is now a white framework connecting the two attraction buildings. Imagineering described this as a canopy. More framing yet to be installed … Read more
A new Disneyland After Dark event themed to the 70th anniversary will bring classic offerings back to the park via dance parties, photo ops, and character meet and greets. The theme is 70 Years of Favorites, designed to “take you on a sentimental journey commemorating seven decades of unforgettable moments at the beloved theme park.” … Read more
A new Disneyland After Dark, 70 Years of Favorites, event will take place in 2026. Some returning events have new entertainment and other offerings. Disneyland After Dark events are separately ticketed, themed evenings that feature access to Disneyland park and select attractions after-hours entertainment, character encounters, food and beverages, special merchandise collections, and more. The parties take place … Read more
A new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway sweatshirt was spotted at Disneyland Resort. Cartoon Sweatshirt – $ 54.99 The navy blue sweatshirt features three Mickey Cartoon Posters on the front. The cartoons represented on the sweatshirt are “Three-Legged Race,” “Croissant de Triomphe,” and lastly, fan-favorite “Potatoland.” All three are episodes from “Mickey Mouse,” an animated … Read more