New Downtown Disney District Directional Signage Installed During Reimagining

Directional sign for Disneyland Hotel and parking

Downtown Disney District has a new directional sign matching the architecture of the district’s new park. New Downtown Disney District Sign We spotted the sign on the west side of Downtown Disney District, in front of construction walls. This is where most construction is taking place as Parkside Market is constructed. The sign is blue … Read more

Disneyland Firehouse Reopens After Months Behind Construction Walls & Scrim

Disneyland Firehouse

The Disneyland Firehouse has been behind construction walls and scaffolding since January with themed scrims up since February. Walls, scaffolding, and scrim are now gone from the fire department but remain up on City Hall. Disneyland Firehouse The firehouse is a brick building with white and off-white trim and stone around the windows. “Disneyland Fire … Read more

Walt Disney World Annual Passholder-Exclusive Stitch Magnet Coming to EPCOT & More: Daily Recap (4/22/24)

WDWNT Daily Recap 4 22 24 Featured Photo

Stitch-themed offerings for Annual Passholders at Walt Disney World, new Disney Parks ornaments by Hallmark, and a world-renowned retired soccer player mobbed at Disneyland Resort — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 22, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/22/24 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom New Merchandise Other Walt … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Updated Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ‘Fire of the Rising Moons’ Fireworks Show for Pixar Fest

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge "Fire of the Rising Moons" gold fireworks

The “Fire of the Rising Moons” fireworks show at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge was updated to match up with the “Together Forever” fireworks for Pixar Fest at Disneyland. Pixar Fest officially begins on April 26 but preview performances of the shows were held this weekend. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge “Fire of the Rising Moons” Fireworks … Read more

VIDEO: Iker Casillas Mobbed During Disneyland Resort Visit, One Fan Tackled For Shoving Someone Into Trash Can

dlr dtd iker casillas mob

Things got violent at Downtown Disney District this weekend during a visit from Iker Casillas, a world-renowned retired football (soccer) goalkeeper most known for playing with Real Madrid. Iker Casillas Mobbed During Disneyland Visit TikTok user @selenasphotopass shared a video of Casillas at Downtown Disney District, at the new stage area, for an ESPN event … Read more

Disney California Adventure Prepares for Club Pixar Party

Club Pixar logo

Disney is preparing for the Club Pixar nighttime party in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure, which will be part of Pixar Fest this summer. Club Pixar Lighting towers are up throughout Hollywood Land. These towers have black tarps around their bases featuring Pixar imagery. Club Pixar marks a return of nighttime parties in Hollywood … Read more

Themed Lightning Lane Touch Points Installed at Ariel’s Undersea Adventure

Lightning Lane touch point at Ariel's Undersea Adventure

New Lighting Lane touch points have been added to The Little Mermaid — Ariel’s Undersea Adventure as part of the queue refurbishment. Lighting Lane Touch Points Added to Ariel’s Undersea Adventure After being added to the list of attractions as part of Genie+ at Disney California Adventure in November of 2023, The Little Mermaid — … Read more

Disneyland Railroad and Horticulture Guided Tours Returning Next Month

Lilly Belle Presidential Car of Disneyland Railroad

The Disneyland Railroad Guided Tour and Cultivating the Magic Guided Tour will return to Disneyland Resort in May. Both tours will be available to book starting on April 30 with tours beginning on May 11. Disneyland Railroad Guided Tour During this 2-hour tour, guests learn about Walt Disney’s passion for trains. The tour includes a … Read more

Pixar Fest Sculpture Installed in Town Square at Disneyland

Pixar Fest sculpture

The previously-teased Pixar Fest sculpture has been installed in Town Square at Disneyland Park. Another sculpture is also in the works on the esplanade outside the park. Pixar Fest Sculpture The sculpture is currently surrounded by temporary fencing while installation is completed. It’s a golden arch with stained glass-like pieces in the Pixar colors: yellow, … Read more

Autopia Switching to Fully Electric Vehicles By Late 2026

Autopia presented by Honda sign

Disneyland Resort has confirmed some details about their plan to replace Autopia’s gas cars with electric vehicles. Autopia Electrification After LA Times climate columnist Sammy Roth broke the news earlier this month, electric vehicle activists began pressuring Disney to commit to fully electric vehicles, not hybrids, and to phase out the gasoline cars within two … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Crew Member Arrested for Child Pornography & More: Daily Recap (4/17/24)

WDWNT Daily Recap 4 17 24 Featured Photo

A Disney Crew Line crew member arrested for child pornography, a “Peter Pan” Big Ben popcorn bucket revealed for Fantasy Springs, and new Tiana’s Foods props arrive at Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/17/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom New Merchandise … Read more

New Disney Eats Ice Cream Merchandise Collection Coming May 2024

Disney Eats Ice Cream Collection

The next design in the year-long Disney Eats Collection has been revealed. Disney Eats Ice Cream Collection The new collection, which will drop on May 21 at 8 a.m. PST, is called the Ice Cream Collection. The design is centered around Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Sandwich, with a mint chocolate chip spin. The Spirit Jersey … Read more

Disneyland Magic Key Holder Banned for a Year After Reselling Tickets

Magic Key Annual Passholder Magnet

A longtime Disneyland Resort Magic Key holder has been barred from using his pass for a year after selling tickets online. Disneyland Magic Key Holder Banned for eBay Sale Andrew Rich, a Magic Key Holder from Spokane, Washington has been banned from using his annual pass for a year after selling a pair of tickets … Read more

Disneyland Resort Performers Officially Vote to Unionize

Merlin and Arthur in Magic Happens

A supermajority of Disneyland Resort parade and character performers have officially voted to unionize. Disneyland Performers Unionizing We previously reported on the “Magic United” group beginning the unionization process. This week, the Cast Members sent a letter to Disneyland Resort’s Labor Relations, informing the company that a supermajority of the 1,700 eligible Cast Members had … Read more

BREAKING: DisneylandForward Theme Park Expansion Approved by Anaheim City Council

Bob Iger, Gavin Newson, and Josh D'Amaro with DisneylandForward map

The Anaheim City Council approved the DisneylandForward project in a vote on Tuesday evening. DisneylandForward Approved in First City Council Vote The motion to approve DisneylandForward in this first vote passed with 7 votes in favor and 0 votes opposed. Though they approved the proposal during Tuesday’s meeting, they will vote on the project once … Read more

Petition by Disabled People Opposes Disney’s ‘Discriminatory’ Disability Access Service Updates & More: Daily Recap (4/16/24)

WDWNT Daily Recap 4 16 24 Featured Photo

Disabled people speak out against Disney’s announced changes to the Disability Access Service, the U.S. Coast Guard conducts a medivac of a pregnant passenger aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship, and Walt Disney World teases a new Stitch Annual Passholder magnet — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, April 16, 2024. … Read more