With the closures from COVID-19 back in March, Disneyland had a sadly short spring season this year. We didn’t get to see as much of the baby ducks, blooming flowers, and spring decor as we normally do. But I did get the chance to visit shortly before the craziness started, and managed to capture a […] Read more…
Missing the Disneyland resort during this crazy time? Since for the time being we can’t go visit Mickey, the Disneyland App is here to bring a little bit of the magic to us! Head to the app store and you’ll see an update for the app, featuring tons of new categories and entertainment. Source: Disney […] Read more…
Donald and Daisy aren’t the only birds you’ll encounter when you visit Disneyland. In fact, Disneyland is a bird paradise – so many quiet, undisturbed waterways, from the castle moat to the waters surrounding Pacific Wharf. The waters with passing boats, like the Rivers of America or Storybook Land canal, still give feathered friends plenty […] Read more…
Some of Disneyland’s attractions are globally famous, even among non-Disney fans. Maybe it’s the storytelling, visuals, tales from park visitors…and maybe it’s their catchy theme songs that never leave your brain. While virtually every attraction across the parks features music of some kind, a lucky few actually have specially composed theme songs, leaving guests humming […] Read more…
I can’t imagine anyone reading this blog is unfamiliar with the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, or the recent closures of Disney Parks around the world. For the first time in its history, the Disneyland Resort has closed for more than one day, and has suspended the Disney College Program. With announcements and plans changing […] Read more…
Source: Matthew Luhn A while back, I wrote a post about land concepts for Disneyland that never came to fruition. And of course, lands aren’t the only creative concepts that don’t become reality! Here are a few of Disneyland’s concepts for thrill rides, that ultimately would never see the light of day. Late 1960s Space […] Read more…
Disneyland is famous for its attention to detail – everything from trash can placement to smells in different lands. But this obsession with perfection didn’t happen overnight. Over the years, Imagineers get better and better at manufacturing the perfect park experience. This starts with the gates opening in the morning, and ends with lighting the […] Read more…
We’re just a week away from one of California Adventure’s most popular annual events! From February 28 through April 21, park visitors can experience the Food & Wine Festival, spanning Paradise Gardens Park and a few other parts of the resort. This festival celebrates the best of California food and drink, and includes a variety […] Read more…
You’ve undoubtedly noticed Disneyland’s railroad circling the edges of the original park. When people ask, “where does the train go?”, you can probably explain the route without skipping a beat. But have you ever wondered how far the trains actually travel? (Plot twist: the railroad is NOT Disneyland’s furthest traveling train!) Here are some quick […] Read more…
If you’re visiting the Disneyland Resort between January 17 and February 9, you’re in for a treat. California Adventure will be hosting its Lunar New Year 2020 festival, with tons of food, fun, and special merchandise for visitors. Special entertainment: Hurry Home – a bonus prelude to World of Color. This water show, on Paradise […] Read more…
The clock is ticking, and in just a few days, we’ll be ringing in a new decade! If you’re headed to Disneyland or California Adventure for the big countdown, you’ll be in for some special parties and events. Here’s what to expect on New Year’s Eve at the Disneyland Resort. IMPORTANT: IT WIL BE CROWDED. […] Read more…
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring…well, one creature is stirring! I absolutely love Christmas Eve. There are presents under the tree, Christmas songs playing in the house, and a glow from strung lights. As I was looking through this year’s holiday photos, I found a few […] Read more…
Note: this post covers Disneyland’s refurbishment “season”, from January-March. For current scheduled closures, please visit here. If you’ve been reading the blog for a while now, you know that late winter is Disneyland’s “refurbishment season”. While attractions close for maintenance and upgrades throughout the year, the park stacks many refurbishments into January-March, to take advantage of […] Read more…
For the past 2 years, Disneyland has been hosting a special after-hours ticketed event series: Disneyland After Dark. Each event has its own theme, with special character meet and greets, photo ops, and lots of open attractions. Disney just announced the 2020 lineup, and the new series is the largest ever, with 4 different events […] Read more…