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PHOTOS: Restaurants Shuttered at Downtown Disney District Due to California COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Order, Select Locations Remain Open Strictly for Take-Out

December 7, 2020

With ICU capacity dipping below 15% in Southern California, a stay-at-home order is now in place across Orange County and Anaheim. With this new order, all dining must revert back to take-out and delivery. As of today, Disneyland Resort has now closed all restaurants at both Downtown Disney District and its recently-opened Buena Vista Street expansion. A … Read more

Anaheim Mayor Issues Statement Regarding Theme Park Reopening Guidelines, Claims Businesses “Will Not Survive”

October 20, 2020October 20, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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The Anaheim Mayor has spoken out against the recently-issued theme park reopening guidelines, emphasizing the need for a Tier 3 reopening as opposed to waiting for the required Yellow “Minimal” tier. Currently, Orange County is at a 3.2% positivity rate, but needs a 2% positivity rate or less to reopen under Yellow, meaning we may … Read more

Mysterious Permit Filed for New Illuminated Signage in “Golden State Expansion” at Disney California Adventure

October 6, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

A new permit suggests that a change is coming to Disney California Adventure. Recently, Disney filed with the City of Anaheim to install four illuminated wall signs for a “Golden State expansion.” From 2001 to 2012, Golden State was a land at the park that encompassed what’s now Grizzly Peak and Pacific Wharf, along with … Read more

Anaheim Pushing for Governor Newsom to Reopen Disneyland and Disney California Adventure

September 15, 2020

by David Noonan

The Orange County Register reports that Anaheim is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to allow Disneyland and Disney California Adventure to open soon. Naturally, the city wants the governor to provide the parks COVID-19 health and safety guidelines so that they can open safely, but Anaheim officials are concerned that waiting too long may make their … Read more

EDITORIAL: The Park That Started It All – Celebrating the 65th Anniversary of Disneyland

July 17, 2020

by Katy Dunn

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In 1955, Walt Disney opened the doors to his ambitious dream, Disneyland. Sixty-five years later, Disneyland has become a cherished destination for generation to generation. Disneyland has been no stranger to change throughout the years, from slight enhancements to the park within the first four years, to more modernizations within the last few years. As … Read more

Firefighter from Iconic “Mickey and the Fireman” Portrait Hospitalized Due To COVID-19

June 15, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

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The firefighter that posed for a famed portrait with Mickey Mouse is on a ventilator as he battles COVID-19. KABC reports that Captain Dave Baker is among seven Anaheim Fire & Rescue firefighters that have been diagnosed with the virus, with five under quarantine. The Detroit Fire Department added that Baker posed for the Disney … Read more

See the Beginning of the Disneyland Resort (and a Bit of WESTCOT Center) With this Early ’90s Draft Environmental Impact Report

April 18, 2020April 17, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! We’re heading back to the early ’90s to see the beginnings of Disneyland transforming from a park to a full-fledged resort (and a peek at WESTCOT Center) with … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition Cheshire Cat Mad Tea Party Funko POP! to be Released Online April 10

March 28, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

One of Wonderland’s most enigmatic residents is going for a spin at the Mad Tea Party… in Funko POP! form. Funko has announced they will be releasing a POP! Ride featuring the Cheshire Cat riding one of the attraction’s signature teacups as part of their Funko Virtual Con taking place April 10th-12th. Unlike the Alice … Read more

Cast Members File Class-Action Lawsuit Against Disneyland for Alleged Breach of $15 Living Wage Ballot Measure

December 18, 2019December 10, 2019

by Derek Sterling

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According to the Los Angeles Times, a group of five Disneyland Resort employees is suing the resort for what they see as a violation of a 2018 ballot measure. Filed in Orange County Superior Court, the lawsuit claims Disneyland is not meeting the requirements of Measure L, which mandates any hospitality business benefiting from a … Read more

Disney on Broadway 25th Anniversary Concert Being Held at the 2019 D23 Expo, New VR Experience to Debut

June 29, 2019

by Jesse DeRosa

Disney on Broadway Celebrates 25 years during D23 Expo

Disney on Broadway is returning to D23 Expo next month for its 25th anniversary. To celebrate this momentous occasion, some of Broadway’s biggest stars will be presenting an exclusive concert during the expo. Not only that, but fans will be able to transport themselves directly to some of Disney’s greatest Broadway shows through a new … Read more

D23 Expo 2019 to Feature “The Simpsons” Panel and Autograph Signing with Producers Matt Groening, Al Jean, Matt Selman, and More!

June 24, 2019

by Jessica Figueroa

Welcome, synergy! Springfield will be taking over Anaheim as “The Simpsons” make their D23 Expo debut this year! Disney has just announced that Matt Groening, Al Jean, Matt Selman, Mike B. Anderson, and stars Nancy Cartwright & Yeardley Smith will be at the D23 Expo with an entertaining panel, autograph signing, and more! This comes on the heels of Disney’s recent … Read more

“Star Wars Celebration” Returns to Anaheim in August 2020, Ticket Sales Announced

June 13, 2019

by Joe Hogarty

Star Wars Celebration will be making its triumphant return to Anaheim, California next year! Star Wars Celebration will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center from August 27-30. Tickets will go on sale on June 21 at 9am Pacific Time. From StarWars.com: Star Wars fans, mark your calendars. StarWars.com is excited to announce that Star … Read more

Disney Archives to Debut All-New ‘Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume’ Exhibit at 2019 D23 Expo

June 5, 2019June 5, 2019

by Jesse DeRosa

A new Disney Heroes & Villains exhibit will debut at the 2019 D23 Expo

The 2019 D23 Expo is just a few short months away, and today we’re getting a look at the new costumes exhibit that will be making its debut. Presented by The Walt Disney Archives, this new exhibit will feature over 70 Disney costumes spanning more than 55 years of Disney movies and television shows. The … Read more