Disneyland Resort Offering Discounted Tickets to SoCal Residents for First Half of 2024

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Disneyland Resort is again offering discounted multi-day tickets to Southern California residents for the first half of 2024. SoCal residents will be able to purchase the tickets beginning on December 5 and they will be valid for January 2 – June 2, 2024. A three-day single-park ticket for weekdays will be $225, while a three-day … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Resort Theme Parks Closing Early Due to Hurricane Hilary

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Both Disneyland Resort theme parks will close early on August 20 due to Hurricane Hilary, which is set to make landfall in Southern California soon. Disneyland Resort Closing Early for Hurricane Hilary Disneyland will close at 10:00 p.m., Disney California Adventure will close at 9:00 p.m., and Downtown Disney District will close at 11:00 p.m. … Read more

Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood Prepare for Hurricane Hilary

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Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood are preparing for Hurricane Hilary, which is heading toward the West Coast this weekend. Hurricane Hilary While Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort are used to hurricanes, their California counterparts rarely see such weather. The storm has weakened from a Category 4 with maximum wind speeds of 145 … Read more

Disneyland Resort Bringing Back 3-Day Southern California Residents Ticket Offer

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Disneyland Resort is bringing back their special three-day ticket offer for Southern California residents. For a limited time, Southern California residents can get a three-day, one-park per day weekday ticket for as little as $73 per person, per day. This special offer is available now for visits from January 9, 2023 through May 25, 2023. … Read more

Discount Disneyland Resort Tickets Available to Southern California Residents for 2022

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Starting today, Southern California residents can purchase discounted Disneyland Resort tickets good for dates in the new year. The tickets went on sale today at 9:00 a.m. Locals can purchase a three-day single-park ticket for $199 and a three-day Park Hopper ticket for $259. These tickets can be used from January 3 through May 26, … Read more

Adventures by Disney Travel Destinations Cancels California Escapes through December 2021

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In light of many southern California establishments and venues remaining closed, Adventures by Disney has opted to suspend their California Adventures and Escapes, including those at Disneyland Resort, through the end of 2021. Current trips scheduled during the time frame have been cancelled all together. Travel credits through December 31, 2022 are being offered for … Read more

Universal Studios Hollywood Hypes Up Annual Passholders with Email Update on Reopening

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Things are starting to get exciting in Southern California. Universal Studios Hollywood is allowed to open as soon as April 1, 2021. The theme park hasn’t announced an official reopening date yet, but the hype machine is in full swing. Instagram user thecalibae shared screenshots of the email Universal Studios Hollywood Pass Members received earlier … Read more

PHOTOS: Outdoor Dining Returns to CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood

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Now that stay-at-home orders have been lifted in Southern California, outdoor dining has returned. Guests visiting CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood took advantage of al fresco dining today. We snapped a few photos of the crowds during our visit. The digital billboard touts expanded outdoor seating and free self-parking. For a pandemic-era crowd, today’s was … Read more

PHOTOS: Some — But Not All — Downtown Disney District Dining Locations Reopen for Outdoor Dining

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We visited Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort today. While Southern California restaurants may offer outdoor dining, not all Downtown Disney restaurants have reopened. Let’s take a look at the status of a handful of eateries. Naples Ristorante E Bar — Open Guests dining at Naples are shaded by large umbrellas. Patio heaters are placed … Read more

BREAKING: Regional Stay-At-Home Order Lifted in Southern California, Dining Can Reopen at Downtown Disney District and Universal CityWalk

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The regional stay-at-home order for Southern California has been lifted as of today, January 25, which lifts restrictions from Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. “This action allows all counties statewide to return to the rules and framework of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy and color-coded tiers that indicate which activities and businesses are … Read more

Southern California Officially Extends Stay-at-Home Order

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California has formally extended the stay-at-home order in place for Southern California after it was automatically renewed yesterday. December 27 was the original scheduled end date for the order. The Southern California region includes Imperial, Inyo, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. The order … Read more

Analyst Claims Disneyland Resort Has Lost $2.2 Billion in Revenue Since COVID-19 Closure

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The closure of the parks of the Disneyland Resort have been closed for seven months, could be responsible for a massive revenue loss for 2020, according to one analyst. According to The Orange County Register‘s Brady MacDonald, MoffettNathanson founding partner Michael Nathanson has claimed that the resort has lost $2.2 billion in revenue during the … Read more

Adventures by Disney Cancels Most Trips Through October 31st Due to COVID-19 Concerns

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After canceling all trips through September 30th, Adventures by Disney has announced that, for the safety and well being of all guests and Cast Members, nearly all trips through October 31st, 2020 have been suspended, with the exception of Southern California adventures. From Adventures by Disney: Adventures by Disney has been closely monitoring the latest information … Read more

Take a Vintage Tour of The Happiest Place on Earth with this Summer 1957 Issue of “Disneyland Holiday”

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With Disney Parks around the world still closed, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Thanks to WDWNT reader Don Jones, we’re able to share this look back at The Happiest Place on Earth with the Summer 1957 issue of “Disneyland Holiday!” Note: This article … Read more

Several Attractions Temporarily Closed at Disneyland Resort After 6.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern California

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Today, one of the largest earthquakes to hit Southern California since the early ’90s struck the area surrounding Searles Valley to Ridgecrest around 10:33 AM (PDT). The 6.4-magnitude quake impacted areas far from the metropolitan areas of Los Angeles and Anaheim, thankfully, but precautions were still taken across the state. The largest earthquake to precede … Read more