The expanded Haunted Mansion grounds opens today at Disneyland and we have our first look at the updated exterior queue, New Orleans Square park, and accessible elevator. Magnolia Park in New Orleans Square Magnolia Park opened recently in front of the train station between Tiana’s Palace and the Haunted Mansion. Disney describes this space as … Read more
Tiana’s Palace at Disneyland Park will get a new Raymond Firefly Straw Clip and special food items on November 15 in honor of the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. New Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Straw Clip & Food The Raymond Firefly Straw Clip depicts the “Princess and the Frog” character dangling from a black plastic clip. … Read more
Disneyland is continuing to prepare for the 2024 holiday season. More snow has been added to Sleeping Beauty Castle and holiday decor is up in New Orleans Square. Sleeping Beauty Castle Snow The first snow caps were installed on the castle turrets by mid-October. The fake snow now covers most of the turrets and roof … Read more
As work continues on the grounds expansion for the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park, metal framework has gone vertical for the new carriage house-themed retail space. Haunted Mansion Carriage House Shop Construction We spotted the framework for the new shop while visiting Disneyland Park over the weekend on September 14. Previously released concept art shows … Read more
Guests can once again fully loop Disneyland Park, as the path between Bayou Country and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has reopened with a brand-new look. Bayou Country and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Path For the first time since July 8, guests can walk between The Haunted Mansion and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Previously, guests were … Read more
Multiple Disneyland reopenings and closures have been announced, including a Jungle Cruise refurbishment. Disneyland Reopenings and Closures Guests visiting Disneyland Park next week got quite a few pieces of exciting news. The park will be much easier to navigate as the path between New Orleans Square and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge reopens on August 19. … Read more
The Haunted Mansion’s exterior queue at Disneyland is undergoing a metamorphosis and new structures are now visible over the construction walls. Haunted Mansion Construction The Haunted Mansion has been closed since January and will reopen with its holiday overlay this fall. When it does, it will use a virtual queue while construction continues on the … Read more
More sections of New Orleans Square and Critter Country at Disneyland have closed due to the ongoing construction of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and outside The Haunted Mansion. New Orleans Square & Critter Country Closures As previously announced, the bridge connecting New Orleans Square and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is temporarily closed. The Haunted Mansion construction … Read more
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is a new attraction opening on June 28 at Magic Kingdom and later this year at Disneyland. Announced on July 1, 2022, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure replaces Splash Mountain at both parks. The old attraction closed permanently on January 22, 2023, at Magic Kingdom and on May 31 at Disneyland. It remains at … Read more
The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland is currently closed for construction of an expanded outdoor queue, grounds, and gift shop. The Haunted Mansion Grounds Expansion The dirt piles we saw last month have been removed or flattened. A stone wall with railings is visible at the back of the queue. Wires or rebar stick out of … Read more
While we’re just weeks away from the grand opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom, the Disneyland version of the attraction remains under construction. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction There is still scaffolding across the front of the ride façade, although much of it has come down as crews wrap up foliage work. The mountain … Read more
We spotted Cast Members wearing their Tiana’s Bayou Adventure costumes, a petition started by DAS Defenders has hit 16,000 signatures — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday May 30, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom New Merchandise Other Walt Disney World News Disneyland Resort Disney Cruise Line Entertainment and Media WDW … Read more
Due to construction in New Orleans Square and Critter Country at Disneyland, some offerings in the area will temporarily close. New Orleans Square and Critter Country Closures The bridge connecting New Orleans Square and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will temporarily close beginning on July 8. Guests can access Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge via the Frontierland … Read more
After the sign for The Briar Patch was removed last month, a temporary sign has gone up on the construction walls around Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland. The Briar Patch Sign The new sign resembles a tan piece of cloth with “The Briar Patch” printed on it in a pink-to-blue gradient. It’s located near the … Read more
Disney has added a small statue of Tiana’s friend, Louis the alligator, outside Tiana’s Palace in Disneyland Park. The dining venue was previously French Market Restaurant but was re-themed last year. Louis Statue at Tiana’s Palace The Louis statue is on the brick wall around the restaurant’s outdoor seating area. The gator is depicted singing … Read more
Mint Julep Bar at Disneyland Park has a new snack: Ube Mickey-Shaped Beignets. This seasonal spin on the classic Mickey snack is dusted with ube powdered sugar. Mint Julep Bar is located in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park, and can be found behind Tiana’s Palace and just a short walk from the land’s station … Read more