New 10K Race Added to Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend

By Faron Kelley on The Disney Parks Blog: I am excited to let you know the Happiest Race on Earth just got happier! Today runDisney announced the 2013 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend is expanding with the addition of the Disneyland 10K at Disneyland Resortin Anaheim, Cal. The new 10K will be a timed event and take runners through Disneyland park, Disney California … Read more

Three Kings Day Celebration Returns to Disneyland Park

By Erin Glover on The Disney Parks Blog: For the second year, we will be celebrating Three Kings Day here at Disneyland park! You may remember our first-ever Día de los Reyes Magos celebration last year which featured special décor, entertainment, food and activities showcasing Western and Mexican heritage. This year, the same celebration will move to a new … Read more

Nighttime Holiday Magic at the Disneyland Resort!

By Valarie Sukovaty on The Disney Parks Blog: I love to visit the Disneyland Resort during the holidays – where it snows, the Christmas trees glow and icicles hang in rows. You wouldn’t think I’d be describing a magical place in sunny Southern California, but that’s the power of Disney magic! Our talented teams transform the Disneyland … Read more

Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Tips at the Disneyland Resort

By Michelle Harker on Disney Parks Blog:   Happy Holidays, Disney fans! It’s been another great year filled with events, releases, promotions and so much more. Thank you for sharing the ride with me. For those who have things “wrapped” or buttoned up for the holidays, I commend you. You would think as the shopping queen … Read more

Conner Purzycki’s 12/14/12 DLR Photo Report

Conner went to the Disneyland Resort and captured some merchandise and gallery magic!   New Oswald MerchandiseHoliday Merchandise Themed Carmel Apples New Exhibit! Explanation of the new ride at Magic Kingdom.Construction continues.Check out the new exhibit for more artwork! Thanks Conner! 

Hayley Nance’s 12/8/12 DLR Photo Report

Hayley recently took a trip to the Disneyland Resort and captured some magic to share! Snowcars in Disney’s California AdventureGingerbread cone-houses in Disney’s California AdventureMater decorated for the holidays Cozy Cone Holiday Decorations John Lasseter appeared in Disney’s California Adventure, showing new merchandiseFit-it Felix!Get into the game of Fix-it Felix Jr.It’s A Small World has new 2013 … Read more

Tim Alcoser’s 12/8/12 DLR Holiday Photo Report

Tim went to the Disneyland resort and captured some holiday magic!   Special Holiday kiosks have been installed near Earl of Sandwich and ESPN zone. Picture perfect posts are available in front of AMC in Downtown DisneyLocated in Disney’s California AdventureChristmas Segment in World of ColorMain Street USA lit up in Holiday CheerHappy Holidays! 

Disney and the Rose Parade: A 75-Year Tradition Continues

By Erin Glover on Disney Parks Blog: We’ve been showing you updates on the construction of the “Destination: Cars Land” float which will appear in the 124th Rose Parade on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, Calif., here on the Disney Parks Blog. We’re really excited about this year’s Disneyland Resort float – not only is it a tribute … Read more

Finish Your Holiday Shopping With Unique Merchandise Deals at Disney Parks

By Steven Miller from Disney Parks Blog: With Christmas right around the corner, I’m almost finished with my holiday shopping. The only things I have left to find are small items for stockings. During my recent travels around Walt Disney World Resort, I found several deals and unique gift items that may help you complete your … Read more

Holidays at Disneyland Resort

By Michele Himmelberg from the Disney Parks Blog: Lots of people visit Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks in the spring or summer, and they never see Disneyland Resort all decked out for the holidays. A new kind of magic happens this time of year that can take your breath away! Take it from our Disneyland rep on the Disney Moms Panel, Ari Krell: … Read more

Disneyland Scholarship Application Now Available!

For the first time, the Disneyland Resort is awarding ten (10) $7,500 scholarships to high school seniors in Orange County. The Disneyland Resort Scholarship Program underscores the Resort’s dedication to volunteerism and community support, while furthering opportunities for students to attend college or a professional trade school. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate excellence … Read more

Conner Purzycki’s 12/7/12 Fantasy Faire Photo Report

I stopped in at Disneyland a few days ago for lunch and on my way out I grabbed some pictures of construction progress on Fantasy Faire on Main Street. Busy day on Main Street Fantasy Faire Modeling on the buildings are fantastic Castle Wall!! Thanks for reading

DLR Passholder Variant Revealed

Like we conjectured on the podcast (which isn’t even out yet!) Disneyland will be getting a variant of the WDW Passholder vinylmation. Not only will the writing be changed to reflect the other park, the top balloon will also be a different color! The DLR one is yellow, the WDW is blue. What do you … Read more

Wreck-It Ralph Coming Oct 26th

From Shawn Slater of Disney Parks Blog: Meet Ralph, the “bad guy” who really wants to be a “good guy” in Disney’s newest animated adventure comedy “Wreck-It Ralph.” In the movie, Ralph goes game jumping across the arcade to prove he’s got what it takes to be a hero. Now, Ralph’s set to do some … Read more

Max Guggenheim’s 10/13/12 Photo Report

Max gives us a look at the past weekend in Disneyland. Halloween decorations are out in full. Work progresses on the Princess Meet & Greet Fantasy Faire. Plus some looks at Haunted Mansion’s Nightmare Before Christmas overlay. Main Street decorated in orange & red A look at some of the progress on the Princess Fantasy … Read more

“Holday Time @ Disneyland Park” Guided Tour Information

From Erin Glover of the Disney Parks Blog: The holidays are my favorite time of year at Disney Parks. The festive décor, special shows – and of course the seasonal snacks – all combine to create the most magical time of year, especially here at the Disneyland Resort. Whether it’s your first holiday time visit … Read more