PHOTOS: “Laod Bhang” Fireworks Sign Modified at Disneyland as Cultural Sensitivity Changes Continue for Disney Parks

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As Disney works to remove cultural insensitivities from attractions like Jungle Cruise, it is also removing insensitive signs. One such sign is located in Frontierland at Disneyland. The former “Laod Bhang & Co.” fireworks sign has been repainted. The painted sign now advertises “Red Dragon & Co. Fireworks.” This is how the sign appeared before … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Modifies Park Access, No Direct Entry Into Disney California Adventure

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When Disneyland Resort reopens to Californians tomorrow, guests staying at the resort’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will see modified access to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Health and safety checkpoints are already in place. The existing permanent signs guide guests to the conference center, theme parks, and Downtown Disney District. New, free-standing signs guide … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Space Remnants” Pavement & Lampposts Added to Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! at Disney California Adventure

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Excitement is ramping up heading into this week’s reopening of both Disney parks in California, and new touches are still being discovered all over, even in the pavement. The pavement surrounding Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! now has these “space remnants”. The “space remnants” have a geologic pattern with blue, purple, red, and … Read more

PHOTOS: Physical Distancing Markers Added in Esplanade for Disneyland Park Entrance as Cast Members Return for ‘Test and Adjust’ Phase of Reopening

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As guests eagerly await the reopening of Disneyland Resort after its COVID-19 pandemic-related closure over a year ago, Cast Members are hard at work. To welcome guests back safely, several precautions are being set up throughout the parks. Signs were installed within the parks back in September 2020 with safety measure reminders. Now, much as … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEOS: Imagineering Playtests Incredible “Lifesize” Tiny Tinker Bell Virtual Meet & Greet at Disney California Adventure

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Disneyland Resort has yet to reopen, but select guests were treated to a magical experience at the “A Touch of Disney” event at Disney California Adventure. Imagineering was conducting a playtest of a potential new experience: a meet-and-greet with a “lifesize” tiny Tinker Bell. Jenn Tanaka posted her family’s experience on Instagram. Her family was … Read more

Grizzly River Run Currently Set to Reopen on May 7 at Disney California Adventure

Though Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure are reopening on April 30, not every attraction will initially be available. Grizzly River run was not on the list of reopening day attractions because it is currently undergoing its annual refurbishment at Disney California Adventure. The Disneyland Resort website has updated to indicate Grizzly River Run’s refurbishment … Read more

Disneyland Resort Guidelines Now Warn Guests Will Be Asked to Leave for Using Profanity and Offensive Language

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Some issues in the past have created a blanket statement for Disneyland to include in their reopening information guidelines: Additionally, select attractions and certain experiences that draw large group gatherings—such as parades and nighttime spectaculars—will return at a later date. While character meet-and-greets will be temporarily unavailable, characters will be in our parks in new … Read more

PHOTOS: Disneyland Ticket and Park Reservation Debacle Causing Technical Issues for Walt Disney World Services

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On April 12, theme park reservations launched for Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure for guests who already had tickets. Today, new tickets became available and many more guests attempted to make reservations to visit one of the two parks that have been shuttered for over a year. Unfortunately, it seems Disney still wasn’t prepared … Read more

California Releases Revised Theme Park Guidelines; Requires Outdoor Queuing, Allows Face Covering Exemptions

New COVID-19 guidance for theme parks has been released by the State of California. The 13-page document details the state’s expectations for theme parks like Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and Universal Studios Hollywood. Five key prevention practices are outlined. physical distancing to the maximum extent possible use of face coverings by workers (where respiratory protection … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: “A Touch of Disney” Event in Disney California Adventure 3/20/21 (New Food Items, Cars Land at Night, Physical Distancing Preparations in Stores, and More!)

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It’s now the third day of “A Touch of Disney” at Disney’s California Adventure! We were here Thursday and Friday but today, let’s look at some of the new food offerings at the event, Cars Land at night, preparations in unopened stores, and more! We entered the Mickey & Friends parking structure at 11:30 AM. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: “A Touch of Disney” Event in Disney California Adventure 3/19/21 (More Entertainment and Character Options, Free Pixar Pier Games, Crowds, PhotoPass, Merchandise, and More)

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It’s day two of “A Touch of Disney” event, and we’re back at Disneyland Resort for some more Disney California Adventure fun. Yesterday, we were here for the opening of the event but still have more information and tips to share from today’s visit. Follow along, and we’ll take a look at characters around the … Read more