Now that it’s October, Disneyland is in the home stretch of one of my favorite seasons of the year. In “normal life” I really don’t care that much about Halloween, but the park knows how to get even indifferent Halloween fans like me into the spirit. Bright fall colors, pumpkins, TONS of villains roaming the […] Read more…
Resort Updates
Resort Updates – August 2023
I know technically summer goes for a few more weeks, but for me, September means it’s officially fall. Disneyland certainly seems to feel that way; with Halloween decor fully up and Oogie Boogie Bash starting up tonight. But not to be overshadowed, summer went out with a bang at the resort. A new land, the […] Read more…
Resort Updates – July 2023
Happy August! I don’t consider summer over until Labor Day, but the Disney Parks certainly don’t feel that way. August marks a distinct shift, from summer to full on Halloween prep. You’ll see orange, yellow, and red colors coming into the resort rapidly over the next few weeks, and attractions with overlays will start transforming. […] Read more…
Resort Updates – June 2023
It’s the last day of June, which means we’re halfway through 2023. I hope the year has been good to you so far, and that more goodness is yet to come. The Disneyland Resort’s busy 2023 shows no signs of slowing down in the second half of the year, with new shows, new events, new […] Read more…
Resort Updates – May 2023
Blue skies and sunshine! Summertime is in full swing at the Disneyland Resort, but so is construction. With ride overhauls, restaurant overhauls, new hotel towers, new characters, and Halloween info trickling in, there’s a lot going on at the resort. Let’s dive into the recap. THE FINAL DROP INTO THE BRIAR PATCH On May 30, […] Read more…
Resort Updates – April 2023
April at the Disneyland Resort was…a lot. From a major show incident to new shows/events to construction starting & about to start, there weren’t a lot of dull moments in the Disneyland news cycle. Let’s jump right in. MAJOR PYROTECHNICS…BY ACCIDENT During the April 23 Fantasmic! show, things did not go according to plan. Near […] Read more…
Resort Updates – March 2023
Happy March! Here in California we’ve had a month of dreary weather (cold and massive amounts of rain), so I’m looking forward to a brighter, warmer month in April (fingers crossed). But the grey skies didn’t stop Disneyland from lots of work this month. From a land re-opening to a major attraction showing an error […] Read more…
Resort Updates – February 2023
Happy March! It’s almost springtime at the Disneyland Resort, which is such a happy time to visit. With flowers blooming everywhere, refurbishment season ending, and the Food & Wine Festival taking over California Adventure, there’s always so much to see and do. But as we near the end of winter at the resort, a few […] Read more…
Resort Updates – January 2023
A new ride, a new celebration, and the return of a fan favorite quick service restaurant. January was a BUSY month at the Disneyland Resort, despite this being the “quiet” time of year and peak refurbishment season. Let’s dive right into all the latest happenings at the happiest place on earth. RUNAWAY RAILWAY AND A […] Read more…
Resort Updates – December 2022
Happy (almost) new year! At least for me, the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is definitely the laziest of the year for me. Can’t say I got much done but writing this blog post 🙂 I hope this season has been restful for you as well…and that you haven’t been stuck in any […] Read more…
Resort Updates – November 2022
Happy December! This year is winding down quickly, but the Disneyland (and Disney wide) news seems to be ramping up. With new leadership at the company, we’re all wondering how the parks experience will change…and really hoping major guest experience problems get addressed. But while we wait for news from above, there’s still a lot […] Read more…
Resort Updates – October 2022
It’s one of the wildest times of year at the Disneyland Resort. The moment Halloween season comes to a close, the holiday season swings right in without much of a breath in between. Let’s take a look back at October at the happiest place on Earth. HALLOWEEN CONCLUDES As I mentioned above, the Halloween season […] Read more…
Resort Updates – September 2022
Happy October! For a lot of people, this month officially marks the start of the Halloween season. But for Disneyland, we’re already halfway through it. September brought new characters, lots of Oogie Boogie Bashes, and a new celebration to the resort. Let’s dive right in. HALLOWEEN TIME BEGINS It’s spooky season at Disneyland, California Adventure, […] Read more…
Resort Updates – August 2022
Can you believe it’s September?! Every summer goes by fast, but this one just seemed especially fast to me. Disneyland sure didn’t waste any time getting into the fall mood – the Mickey pumpkin and fall colors are back in action on Main Street, with Halloween parties kicking off in the next few weeks. Let’s […] Read more…