In an effort to curb single-use plastic usage across the property, the Disneyland Resort is removing the open availability of plastic straws and lids for cold beverages, and plastic shopping bags for merchandise starting this week. Straws and bags will be made available by request, while guests with disabilities that require lids will be offered … Read more
Right on the heels of announcing they are halting work on their new luxury hotel, Disney has called on Anaheim to end all tax break agreements. Yesterday, Disneyland President Josh D’Amaro sent a letter to city leaders to end tax incentive agreements with Disney. His reasoning for the call to action was that the incentives … Read more
On September 18th, 2018, Disneyland will say goodbye to two of its “breakout bands”. These are bands that were founded by former members of the original Disneyland Band that play in various areas of the park. These are a byproduct of the cancellation of the original Disneyland Band back in 2015, which was replaced by … Read more
Slated to be added when Pirates of the Caribbean returned to the Disneyland Resort with the new auction scene on June 8th, 2018, the delayed addition of FastPass and MaxPass services were finally set to launch in early August at the classic attraction. Now Disney has completely halted those plans. While Pirates of the Caribbean … Read more
Disney has plenty of attractions that utilize doors to separate rooms or to seal guests into ride vehicles. The one issue with these doors is that they tend to leak sound, which in a themed environment can ruin the illusion and spoil events for guests. That’s why this patent published last week is so intriguing. It features … Read more
A Dole Whip inspired dress is now available from Disney Dress Shop locations at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. The dress features a pattern of Dole Whip treats in etched cups, along with flowers and tiki decorative drink umbrellas. The dress is $128 and can be found in the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney … Read more
Later this week, Disneyland will begin offering their Mobile Order service at the Tiki Juice Bar in Adventureland at Disneyland Park, as well as Bayside Brews in Paradise Park at Disney California Adventure. The Tiki Juice Bar famously offers Dole Whip and seemingly always has a lengthy line, so this is a welcome addition. Bayside … Read more
Disney enthusiasts are a sentimental lot. Few developments incite the passionate masses quite like alterations within their beloved parks. The most recent Pirates of the Caribbean renovations met with the standard harsh reviews among many Disneyland contemporaries. This is nothing new. From the relocation of the very first trashcan, Disney refurbishment invites almost as much … Read more
Disney’s plans to build a hotel at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney have come to a screeching halt. According to Disney, they have stopped development of the luxury resort hotel due to a battle over tax breaks. In 2016, the Anaheim City Council approved a $267-million tax break for Disney to build the hotel. Today, however, David … Read more
Documents filed with the City of Anaheim show more renderings of the new Disneyland Hotel as well as specifics about its layout. The hotel will encompass 31 acres which were reclaimed from the western end of Downtown Disney, as well as the Disneyland Hotel Valet and Simba parking lots. The 700 room hotel will have … Read more
With fall fast approaching, Disneyland announced new experiences coming to both parks to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. At Disney’s California Adventure park, “Coco” will be celebrated at the Plaza de la Familia. This limited-time festivity will be taking over the Paradise Gardens. Over at the Memory Wall, families can use the interactive exhibit to make memories of … Read more
Disneyland may be the happiest place on Earth, but when you’re dealing with particularly young children, it’s not always easy to make everyone happy. With rides like the Incredicoaster or Mission: Breakout! popping up, it seems that Disneyland is moving more towards a big kid haven. With the impending closure of A Bug’s Land, it … Read more
Disneyland is crowded. This has become a universal reality. It is unfortunate, virtually unavoidable, and has become sadly consistent. When a new or newly refurbished land, attraction, or rose-gold gift dispensary opens over an already impacted summer weekend, the resort can reach capacity. As can guest frustration. The recent Disney California Adventure Pixar Pier premiere on … Read more
Everyone has their Disneyland favorites. Personally, I try to always ride Haunted Mansion and see Fantasmic! But those that visit frequently often get into Disneyland ruts, because we don’t branch out. I’m certainly guilty of it! What we need to do is stop walking past underrated attractions, and instead stop and experience them! Here are … Read more
Comedian Demetri Martin claims he has a super power that makes him invisible to bartenders. I personally admit when I approach a bar in any group or competitive situation, it is exceedingly rare that I turn out to be the most attractive or attention seizing person. I wouldn’t call it a power that I possess. … Read more
This LEGO Idea features five different Disneyland vehicles, including Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Peter Pan’s Flight. The set would be a massive, 1,150 piece set with five different vehicles and five minifigs. Here’s how the creator describes the project: Discover and built five authentic vehicles of Disneyland park. For this project I chose the best … Read more