This Saturday marks a special occasion at the Disneyland Resort: the 10th annual “Celebrate Gospel”. This event occurs every February, and serves as the resort’s acknowledgement of Black History Month. Source: Disney Parks Blog Celebrate Gospel is not a ticketed event; it’s included with park admission into California Adventure. Hollywood Land‘s Stage 17 will host […] Read more…
This year marks a special anniversary for Mickey and Minnie…90 years! To celebrate, the Disneyland Resort is hosting a celebration all spring long, complete with new entertainment, specialty food and merchandise, and lots of ways to participate in the fun. MICKEY’S MIX MAGIC Source: OC Register The celebration features a new nighttime show: Mickey’s Mix […] Read more…
At Disneyland, the scenery becomes critical to each land’s storytelling. Visitors believe they’ve been transported into another world because they’re surrounded by it; every shop, garden, and pathway works together to create an immersive experience. These tricks extend up above your sightline, to the very top of Disneyland’s staged worlds. The rooftops in Disneyland help […] Read more…
Headed to the Disneyland Resort on February 11? Stop by Hollywood Land in California Adventure for an exclusive chance to celebrate the Anaheim Ducks. Here’s what to expect during the celebration: Fan Headquarters Head over to Stage 17 in Hollywood Land to visit Fan Headquarters. Outside, you can purchase limited edition shirts, baseball hats, pins, […] Read more…
Source: Disney Parks Blog In anticipation of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (a.k.a. Star Wars Land) this summer, Disneyland has been making both minor and major improvements to prepare the park for an influx of crowds, perhaps unlike ever before. Technically, this work began before this year, but Disney finally confirmed all the construction activities have […] Read more…
Disneyland finally took down its holiday season décor, but the new year celebrations are still going strong over in California Adventure! Starting January 25, Paradise Gardens Park celebrates the year of the pig with a huge block party. Source: Disneyland Resort No ticket required for this party – just stop by Paradise Gardens Park during […] Read more…
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to spend a few days exploring New Orleans. Yep, the real New Orleans, not the Disneyland square I rave about so often on this blog. If you’ve ever been, you know the city has so many distinct neighborhoods, each with its own personality and highlights. But of […] Read more…
In just two days, this long and crazy year finally comes to an end. And if you’re headed to Disneyland to welcome 2019, the resort has tons of special festivities in store! Here’s everything you need to know about the New Year’s Eve parties across both parks. LEVEL SET I mentioned this last year, but […] Read more…
Merry Christmas! (Or Happy Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Diwali/whatever you celebrate!) Today I’ll be eating pancakes by the tree with my family, and I hope you’re doing something equally fun and festive. Disneyland’s holiday season lasts until January 6, so if you haven’t yet had time to roam the park and see the decor, you still have a few […] Read more…
Note: this post covers Disneyland’s refurbishment “season”, from January-March. For current scheduled closures, please visit here. Disneyland has less and less of a “slow” season each year, but traditionally, this falls in the late winter. The park takes advantage of this lighter time by undergoing routine maintenance and refurbishments of many attractions. Therefore, January-March each year […] Read more…
In 2018, Disneyland kicked off the year with an exclusive ticketed event series called Disneyland After Dark. After the holiday season dies down, Disneyland After Dark 2019 kicks off with two new events: Sweethearts’ Nite and 90s Nite. Sweethearts’ Nite – February 7 This event pays tribute to the popular “Date Nites” hosted in Disneyland’s […] Read more…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! In just a few days, California Adventure kicks off its 3rd annual Festival of the Holidays, a global celebration of the merriest season of all. Source: Disney Parks Blog The festival, which covers all of Paradise Gardens Park, celebrates Christmas (& Navidad), Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Diwali. Along […] Read more…
Happy Halloween! This year, the Disneyland Resort ushered in its second year of expanded decor. Main Street USA, Frontierland, and New Orleans Square continued with their Halloween traditions. And across the promenade, Buena Vista Street and Cars Land kept the party going in California Adventure. Starting next Friday, the Disneyland Resort officially transitions into the […] Read more…
It’s not Halloween yet, but Disneyland’s most popular holiday season is just two weeks away. The night after Jack Skellington’s favorite holiday, Disneyland immediately begins its holiday transformation. Pumpkins and cobwebs make way for trees and wreaths, and the official holiday season commences November 10. Here’s what to expect during Disneyland’s Holiday Season 2018. DÉCOR […] Read more…