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
While Disneyland and Disney California Adventure await new reopening guidelines from the State of California, one local agency has given its own recommendation on the matter. According to The Orange County Register‘s Brady MacDonald, the Orange County Health Care Agency has recommended that the parks reopen at 25% capacity once the county, which is home … Read more
Following news that nearly 2,700 non-union Disneyland Resort Cast Members would be laid off, union Cast Members have felt a similar blow. According to The Orange County Register‘s Brady MacDonald, Workers United Local 50 has notified its members that Disney will lay off 2,858 Cast Members from its ranks of 7,796, which cover restaurant workers … Read more
The Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood are pushing back against California Governor Gavin Newsom’s theme park reopening plan, which was postponed earlier today. According to The Orange County Register‘s Brady MacDonald, California Health and Human Services Secretary Mark Ghaly stated: “Given the size and operational complexities of these unique sectors, we are seeking additional … Read more
Even though a formal reopening date hasn’t been announced yet, preparations are well underway to get Disneyland and Disney California Adventure ready for guests. Over at Disneyland, the Mickey Mouse floral planter that greets guests as they enter the park has undergone a serious refreshing. With Disneyland closed since March, Mickey had started to fade, … Read more
Though Disneyland Resort has canceled reservations through September 26, the parks are still showing signs of reopening soon. We recently saw health and safety signs go up outside the park entrances, and now screens are on at the park ticket booths throughout the day. Right now, the screens just display the Disneyland Resort logo. Typically, … Read more
With over two million acres burned so far in the devastating California wildfires, the skies over the Disneyland Resort today are not as magical as they usually are. Here’s what the skies currently look like over the Downtown Disney District. The view iconic Disneyland Railroad Main Street Station is masked in an orange haze. In addition to … Read more
Happy Labor Day from Disneyland Resort! As we expected, this weekend was full of dense crowds and hour-long lines for parking, temperature screenings, food, and merchandise. Join us on our latest trip to Downtown Disney to see all the recent happenings and additions on property. Arrival Process Parking this weekend was a bit more fluid … Read more
Health and safety reminder signs have been added to the entrances of the Disneyland Resort theme parks, indicating the parks will be opening soon. Instagram user Devin (@dev_is_the_dis) provided us with photos of signs in front of both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. A Cast Member was placing signs outside Disneyland Park when Devin … Read more
Though Disneyland Resort has sent cancellation emails to guests through September 19, the theme parks are still preparing to reopen soon. As we checked out the entrance to Disney California Adventure, we first noticed a crane hard at work in the distance. We could see Cast Members walking around Buena Vista Street. There was a … Read more
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro says that Disney is “ready” to reopen the parks of the Disneyland Resort as soon as California guidelines allow in a recent interview. D’Amaro recently made the statement on “The Dow Report,” a show hosted by U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow. As he stated, … Read more
Orange County in California has been moved off the watch list for COVID-19, following a downward trend of cases in the county. As the tweet from the City of Anaheim above states, being removed from the watchlist means: there’s a sign of progress, but no changes will be made right away the county must remain … Read more
While the Disneyland Resort remains closed to the public, some might want to give up on construction. But not them. Walt Disney Imagineering recently shared more pictures of the work going on at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure on their Instagram account, including the installation of the Quinjet. Above, you can see concept art … Read more
Imagineers, assemble! Chairman of Disney Parks Josh D’Amaro has just released some incredible up-close photos of the Quinjet now in place at the upcoming Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. D’Amaro was on a tour of Avengers Campus with President of Disneyland Resort, Ken Potrock, plus Kevin Feige and other members of Walt Disney Imagineering when, as … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from August 3-9, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Check out this week’s photo report for … Read more
As Disneyland Resort prepares to reopen to the public, it continues to prioritize the health and safety of Cast Members. The Disneyland Cast and Community Instagram page shared the care package that all Cast Members returning to work will receive. It includes face masks, a thermometer, hand sanitizer, and additional cast resources. Disneyland originally planned … Read more
