Heading to the Disneyland Resort this July? You’re in for a savory treat. This week, Disney Parks Blog hinted at an upcoming event (?) from July 6-8 in both Disneyland and California Adventure: the Fried Chicken Celebration. In this slightly unusual event announcement, Disney didn’t highlight any unique offerings. Instead, they invited guests to check […] Read more…
Half the fun of visiting the Disneyland Resort is shopping. You never know what souvenirs you might find, and the items you end up bringing home have a memory attached to them! But with so many shops and carts (more than 50 in Disneyland alone), souvenir shopping can feel a little bit overwhelming. Here are […] Read more…
It’s amazing how quickly Disneyland memorabilia changes over time. How could we have known back in the day that 50s and 60s souvenirs would be so highly coveted? Originally, Disneyland didn’t have any official place preserving mementos of the past. But in 1995, on the park’s 40th anniversary, cast members buried a time capsule (called […] Read more…
Last year I started talking about Halloween season at Disneyland in the middle of July, which is already crazy. But this year, Disneyland upped the crazy and announced the Halloween lineup in the middle of May! So apologies for season hopping before the summer even really starts, but tickets for the Halloween Party go on […] Read more…
Have you ever noticed that inside Disneyland, you can’t see the surrounding world? Despite the city of Anaheim bumping right up against the park borders, you’re completely immersed with no clue as to what’s going on around you. That’s no coincidence, but the work of a magical border known as “the berm”. The berm took […] Read more…
Source: Disney Parks Blog Have you downloaded the official Disneyland app yet? If not, Disneyland just gave you one more reason why you should. On top of up-to-date wait times, maps, and fast passes, you can also use the app for mobile ordering. With mobile ordering, you skip the line at quick service restaurants. Place your […] Read more…
Disneyland After Dark returns! The first event, Throwback Nite, kicked off Disneyland’s new ticketed event series back in January. And this May, the park welcomes event #2: Star Wars Nite. Source: Disney Parks Blog On May 3 (the evening before May the 4th, a.k.a. Star Wars Day), Disneyland will close early, only allowing in event […] Read more…
This summer, the Disneyland Resort is celebrating Pixar unlike ever before. Leading up to the grand opening of Pixar Pier on June 23, both Disneyland and California Adventure will host Pixar Fest, a new resort-wide festival celebrating all things Pixar. Both parks will offer all new merchandise and Pixar-themed snacks, and the festival will usher […] Read more…
In just a few days, California Adventure kicks off the 2018 Food and Wine Festival! From March 2 through April 12, Paradise Park will once again transform into a culinary playground, full of surprises, special activities, and tons of delicious drinks and snacks. During the festival, 13 food and drink stands appear in Paradise Park. […] Read more…
The new year celebrations aren’t over yet! On Friday, February 16, we officially reach the year of the dog on the Chinese Zodiac, and California Adventure’s celebration starts this month. Source: Disney Parks Blog From January 26 through February 18, the new Paradise Park (recently split from Paradise Pier) will host its first seasonal celebration. […] Read more…
This winter, Disneyland announced plans for a new after-hours event series: Disneyland After Dark. Each event will have its own unique theme, and require a separate ticket ($95), like Mickey’s Halloween Party. The first event, happening on January 18, will be Throwback Nite. Source: Disneyland Today For this retro party, guests are encouraged to dress […] Read more…
As 2017 comes to a close, Disneyland is ending its holiday season with a bang. If you’re visiting the Disneyland Resort on December 31, you’ll get an extra dose of Disney magic to ring in the new year. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re celebrating New Year’s Eve with Mickey. LEVEL SET This […] Read more…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Disneyland is magical all year long, but there’s just something extra special about the holidays. From Main Street‘s glittering tree to Frontierland‘s rustic garlands – I can’t get enough of the holiday decor. But the cheer extends beyond the decorations – Main Street USA offers hand-pulled candy […] Read more…
Note: this post covers Disneyland’s refurbishment “season”, from January-March. For current scheduled closures, please visit here. Each year, Disneyland schedules routine maintenance and refurbishments on their attractions. These keep attractions safe, scenery pristine, and guests happy! For most of the year, these refurbishments are staggered and spread out to prevent too many closures. But during […] Read more…