For the time being, Disneyland California Adventure cannot open and operate normally. But starting this month, California Adventure will be offering a special ticketed event that will open up more of the park. This event, “A Touch of Disney”, will follow the model of the Food & Wine Festival. From March 18 to April 5 […] Read more…
This week is a special week for the Disneyland Resort. On February 8, California Adventure turned 20 years old. Over the last 20 years, DCA (Disney California Adventure) has grown, changed, and evolved dramatically – adding new lands, merging old ones, and re-designing vast areas more than once. Though at first the park lived in […] Read more…
It’s extremely difficult to get permission to film ANYTHING on Disney property – so it’s not a surprise that very few movies ever show the parks. But over the years, a few shots of Disneyland have made their way onto the big screen – sometimes with permission, sometimes without it. Here’s a list of movies […] Read more…
Sometimes, age doesn’t guarantee success. For the most part, if a Disneyland attraction survives a few years, it’s probably going to stay in the park. But every so often, whether it be a changing land, waning interest, or re-theming, decades-old attractions close their doors for good. Here are the 10 oldest attractions in the park […] Read more…
Tons and tons of artists have lent their imaginations to Disneyland throughout the years. One artist, however, had a creative vision that captured Walt’s imagination. In fact, Walt trusted her so much that he called on her to design one of his biggest ever park projects. Her name was Mary Blair, and she brought bold colors, […] Read more…
Note: this post will be continually updated as Disney releases new information and details regarding the reopening. All comments will go through admin moderation and political and/or rude comments will not be approved. UPDATE: MARCH 9, 2021 Still no specific reopening date yet, but during today’s shareholder meeting, Chapek assured the public Disney is already […] Read more…
If you’ve ever been to Disneyland, you’ve probably experienced the “hangover” once you get home…that tired, ache-y, FOMO feeling, even though you just got home. Nothing cures the Disneyland hangover quite like another trip, but there are a few other things you can do in the meantime to bounce back after visiting the mouse. Recharge […] Read more…
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. Â 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…