Jambalaya Jazz Band Will Replace Fantasmic! Nightly at Disneyland Until Updated Show is Ready

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The Jambalaya Jazz Band featuring Queenie will be performing nightly along the Rivers of America at Disneyland Park, Orange County Register confirmed. Jambalaya Jazz Performing on the Water The band typically performs during the day in the park. They will float down the Rivers of America on a New-Orleans-themed barge three times nightly at 7:35 … Read more

PHOTOS: Tiana’s Palace Logo Added to Restaurant Façade at Disneyland

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We’re almost there! Tiana’s Palace is getting closer and closer to completion, as a new finishing touch has appeared at what used to be French Market Restaurant in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. Tiana’s Palace Painted Sign Appears French Market Restaurant first closed for good in February of this year to become Tiana’s Palace. Scrim … Read more

New Pirates of the Caribbean Apparel Sets Sail at Disneyland

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New Pirates of the Caribbean apparel has washed ashore at Disneyland park. We found these items in Pieces of Eight in New Orleans Square. Pirates of the Caribbean Pullover Hoodie – $54.99 This dark heather pullover hoodie is great for Pirates fans looking for something minimal to wear to the parks. The hoodie features screen … Read more

New Haunted Mansion Collection Features Madame Leota Soap Dispenser, Coffin Trinket Tray, and More to Disneyland

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Great news, foolish mortals! A new Haunted Mansion collection has arrived to bring ghoulish delight to guests at Disneyland park. We found these items for sale in Port Royal Curios and Curiosities in New Orleans Square. The Haunted Mansion Throw Blanket – $69.99 This throw blanket features many familiar faces from the classic attraction, including … Read more

Judge Rules Disney Not Negligent in ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Response, Governor DeSantis Requests Post-Presidential Election Lawsuit Court Date, and More: Daily Recap (6/28/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Scrim Comes Down in New Orleans Square, Revealing Updated Tiana’s Palace Façade at Disneyland

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Most of the scrim has come down from around what used to be the French Market Restaurant in New Orleans Square, revealing the refreshed exterior for Tiana’s Palace at Disneyland. Tiana’s Palace Construction French Market Restaurant closed permanently in February to become Tiana’s Palace and scrim went up around the building in April. The façade … Read more

2023 Opening Date for Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland Announced

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The 2023 opening date for Haunted Mansion Holiday — a “The Nightmare Before Christmas” overlay of the classic Disneyland attraction — has been announced. Haunted Mansion Holiday will return on September 1, 2023. A closing date for the Haunted Mansion to receive the overlay has not been released, but it usually closes in mid-August. Last year, … Read more

PHOTOS: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Signs on Construction Walls Around Splash Mountain in Disneyland

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Splash Mountain at Disneyland has permanently closed to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure inspired by “The Princess and the Frog.” Construction walls featuring Tiana’s Bayou Adventure signs are now up around the attraction in Critter Country. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction Walls Walls don’t (yet) block the front of the mountain or the briar patch at the … Read more

Walls Up on Tom Sawyer Island Near ‘Fantasmic!’ Fire Site, Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes Reopen at Disneyland

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Following the Maleficent dragon fire during “Fantasmic!” that resulted in an evacuation of the western end of Disneyland Park and the total destruction of the dragon itself, new construction walls are up around the area this incident occurred, and one of the temporarily closed attractions — Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes — is running once again. … Read more

French Market Restaurant Surrounded by Scrim for Tiana’s Palace Transformation at Disneyland

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French Market Restaurant at Disneyland is remains completely surrounded by scaffolding and scrim as it is turned into Tiana’s Palace. Disney Imagineers are partnering with Disney Animation artists from “The Princess and the Frog” to bring Tiana’s Palace to life. The film’s designers took inspiration from the exterior of the original French Market Restaurant in … Read more

French Market Restaurant Sign Removed During Tiana’s Palace Construction at Disneyland

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Scaffolding completely surrounds what was once French Market Restaurant, which is now closed to become Tiana’s Palace in Disneyland Park. Tiana’s Palace Construction French Market Restaurant closed in March to be transformed into Tiana’s Palace from “The Princess and the Frog.” Construction began quickly, though we don’t expect significant changes to the restaurant’s exterior. Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Underway on Tiana’s Palace at New Orleans Square in Disneyland

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Construction is underway at Tiana’s Palace, a new restaurant themed to “The Princess and the Frog” over in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. French Market Restaurant closed in February to be turned into Tiana’s Palace. Tiana’s Palace Construction We stopped by to get a sneak peek at the construction. Much of the exterior of the … Read more

Photo Op Available for 65th Anniversary of Grand Canyon Diorama in Disneyland

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A special photo op is available today to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Grand Canyon Diorama at Disneyland Park. Grand Canyon Diorama Photo Op We spotted a Cast Member with the photo op prop at the Tomorrowland and New Orleans Square train stations. The prop depicts the Grand Canyon Diorama in pink and green … Read more

Mickey Beignets and Mint Juleps Moving to Royal Street Veranda at Disneyland

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Mint Julep Bar and French Market Restaurant will be closed starting tomorrow, February 17, for the latter to become Tiana’s Palace. Mint Julep Bar will reopen as-is after the refurbishment is done, but during the closure, Mickey beignets and mint juleps will be available at Royal Street Veranda. The Mickey beignets 3-pack ($4.99) and New … Read more

Haunted Mansion Reopens After 2022 Holiday Overlay at Disneyland

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The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland has reopened after a short closure to remove the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay, which was extended into late January. Haunted Mansion Holiday is an annual overlay that brings characters from “The Nightmare Before Christmas” into the classic attraction. Each year, the overlay has a unique gingerbread house in the ballroom … Read more

PHOTOS: Radio House Roof Melted After Fire at New Orleans Square Station in Disneyland

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Now that the scrim has been removed from around the radio house at the New Orleans Square train station, we can see that the building was badly burned and part of the roof has melted. The fire broke out overnight in late December. Disneyland said in a statement that nobody was injured. Construction walls, scaffolding, and scrim … Read more