Many themed pieces of the Astro Orbitor at Disneyland have been removed during the ride’s refurbishment. It closed in late November and will reopen sometime next year, but a date has not been announced. Astro Orbitor Refurbishment For reference, above is a photo of the attraction when it’s open, and below is a photo of … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more
After Astro Orbitor at Disneyland closed for a refurbishment set to last until at least the new year, plaques about the attraction’s history at different Disney Parks were added to the construction walls. Unfortunately, the plaque about the Magic Kingdom version of Astro Orbiter had completely incorrect information. (At Magic Kingdom, the ride is Astro … Read more
A plaque on the construction wall surrounding Astro Orbitor containing incorrect dates and information about the Magic Kingdom version of the attraction has been removed. Incorrect Plaque on Astro Orbitor Construction Wall Removed We noticed a series of plaques on the construction walls surrounding the Astro Orbitor containing history and information about the attractions at … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, November 30, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
An opening day land at Disneyland Park in 1955, Tomorrowland was conceptualized as an area that could capture the potential of ‘tomorrow,’ a place Walt Disney described as “a step into the future, with predictions of constructive things to come.” One ‘constructive thing’ that has been created since the land’s opening is the internet, which … Read more
The Astro Orbitor at Disneyland is closed for refurbishment until 2024, with construction walls up around the Tomorrowland attraction. Astro Orbitor Closed Blue construction walls encircle Astro Orbitor, which is at the entrance to Tomorrowland in Disneyland. A sign on the walls reads: Departing flights will resume in winter 2024 Please enjoy our other Tomorrowland … Read more
In 1998, Disneyland introduced a New Tomorrowland. Headlined by the infamous Rocket Rods, which ran on the track once intended for the beloved PeopleMover, the overhaul of the classic themed land was an unmitigated disaster. Large attraction spaces for the CircleVision Theater and Mission to Mars became queues and restaurants respectively, Space Mountain was painted … Read more
Mid-March means much merriment at the Disneyland Resort, for two very different reasons. On our latest visit to 20th Century Music Company, the pin shop on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, we found two new limited pins to commemorate events happening this month — one for Astro Orbitor’s 25th Anniversary, and another for St. Patrick’s Day … Read more
Slush lovers, rejoice! A new slush cup has arrived at the Disneyland Resort featuring beloved Disney characters enjoying a ride on classic Disney Parks attractions. The artwork on the sparkly cup comes from the “Play in the Parks” collection, which debuted last year, featuring characters in attraction vehicles on a game board in various shades … Read more
Looking for something fun to do over the holidays? Love Disney Parks ornaments, but would love something less expensive? Walt Disney Imagineering has you covered! Disney Paper Parks is back for the holiday season with a new, three-part series launching today to help spread holiday cheer! Today’s set of printable activity sheets is complete with instructions on how … Read more
Another day at the Most Magical Place on Earth, and somehow, it never really gets old, does it? Come along for another walk around the Magic Kingdom! The Astro Orbiter remains closed for its sixth consecutive day. It’s unusual for attractions to spend multiple days down for maintenance without it being announced ahead of time, … Read more
We’re in the home stretch now, as Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is a month away from opening at the Disneyland Resort. The addition of this new land has caused a lot of changes around the Resort, especially in Disneyland Park. Here are the latest updates on what’s happening in Disneyland now. Disneyland Park After the … Read more
It’s springtime at Disneyland Resort, which brings new Easter desserts, beautiful flowers, and Spring Break crowds. Here’s a look at what’s going on this spring at Disneyland Park. Disneyland Park As we enter the Main Gate, the crowds don’t appear to be quite so bad… yet. While this area can handle an influx of guests, … Read more
With less than three months until the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, a lot of enhancements and refurbishments are taking place around the Disneyland Resort. We’re giving you the latest updates on these changes in this photo report. Disneyland Resort Downtown Disney District ESPN Zone This spring the new Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration … Read more