Announced earlier this year, Disney is building on the original story of the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland park and Magic Kingdom, adding more humor, wildlife and skipper heart to the classic attraction, and as part of a much larger effort, this updated experience will welcome new characters from around the world. The alterations are all part of an … Read more
Guests will be able to see beloved Disney characters at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure when the parks reopen on Friday, April 30th. The characters will make pop-up, physically distant appearances, similar to how it has been done at Walt Disney World. As Disney Parks Blog explained From surprise appearances along Main Street, U.S.A., and … Read more
The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park was undergoing a major facelift just before the parks closed in March of 2020, but Disney has announced that the “new magic” they were working on for the attraction will debut when Disneyland reopens on April 30th, 2021. Classic and favorite attractions will begin to open at both parks—from … Read more
Like an enchanted princess, Disneyland will emerge from its slumber on April 30th, and with it, so will the newly reimagined Snow White’s Enchanted Wish. The attraction, previously known as Snow White’s Scary Adventures, will feature brand new effects, including state-of-the-art audio and visual technology, including new music, LED black lighting, laser projections, Smellitzers, and … Read more
After over a year of closure, the theme parks of the Disneyland Resort are set to reopen under California’s revised guidelines in late April 2021. Bob Chapek announced at today’s Annual Shareholder Meeting that Disney is planning for a late April reopening of both Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure. Theme parks can reopen starting … Read more
Disneyland has been closed since March 14, 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Main Street U.S.A. has been quite dark because of the closure, but last night the entrance to the park seemed to be fully illuminated for the first time in forever. A Cast Member can be seen with Mickey balloons outside of the … Read more
It has been a couple of months since our last look at the construction of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at the Disneyland Resort. The new attraction is being built in Mickey’s Toontown and we were able to get photos of the latest construction progress. High-reach machinery is being used as the construction crew works … Read more
Guests visiting Downtown Disney now have a quick snack option as Marceline’s Confectionery opens an outdoor check stand at Disneyland Resort. This will allow guests to buy snacks and desserts from the shop without having to wait outside if the shop is at capacity due to COVID-19 restrictions. Marceline’s Confectionery has many of the treats … 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
While guests at Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort won’t be able to enjoy the majesty of the Candlelight Processional this year, Disney is trying to keep the holiday magic going. They’ve released a video of a performance from last year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, led by celebrity narrator Neil Patrick Harris. … Read more
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has become a popular spot at both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. But thanks to a recent interview with Walt Disney Imagineering’s portfolio executives, Scott Trowbridge and Robin Reardon, we now know that there was a chance that each park’s land could have been very different. The Orange County Register‘s Brady … Read more
Disney is preparing Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure to reopen shopping and dining later this month to Downtown Disney District guests. We have noticed this pop-up tent near the entrance. You’ll also notice several health and safety reminders have been placed throughout the street. We’ve frequently seen Cast Members on the street these … Read more
Even though the calendar may not say it, as far as merchandise goes, the holidays are in full swing around Walt Disney World, and Starbucks has put even more magic in our stocking with a new Disney Parks tumbler and ornament! We previously saw these at the Disneyland Resort, but they’ve made their way east … Read more
It’s never fun when you’re having pass issues while visiting a Disney park, but for legendary television writer and producer Shonda Rhimes, it was the breaking point that prompted her to leave her longtime home at ABC and move to Netflix. As part of an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, an account of the incident … Read more
Like an enchanted broom that’s come to life, the rollout of Wishes Come True Blue merchandise collection continues to march along. Now you can stay safe and help support the Make-A-Wish Foundation with a pair of face masks by Spirit Jersey, now available for pre-order on shopDisney! You can check out more of the full … Read more
During today’s COVID-19 briefing, California Health and Human Services Secretary, Dr. Mark Ghaly, finally gave an update on long-awaited theme park reopening guidances. Dr. Ghaly spoke on the visits made to currently-open theme parks, like Walt Disney World, remarking on higher-risk and lower-risk settings that were analyzed by their team: The theme park industry has been … Read more