It’s finally here! Yesterday, Disneyland officially celebrated the grand opening of Batuu, the mysterious planet on the edge of the galaxy. Source: Disneyland Panda To back up a little bit, Galaxy’s Edge officially held its opening ceremony Wednesday evening. Media and a few lucky guests had the chance to watch the ceremony inside the land, […] Read more…
This year, the iconic Haunted Mansion turns 50. Disney Parks Blog just announced a super exclusive after-hours event to mark the occasion, complete with a private party lasting until the early morning hours. Source: Disney Disneyland will host two Haunted Mansion 50th parties, one on August 7 and one on August 8. Attendees can pick […] Read more…
You’ve planned every detail of your trip, from your touring plan to your dining reservations. You’re all suited up with your ears and spirit jersey and ready to go…and then you catch a cold. Feeling sick at Disneyland is really tough, but there are a few things you can do to mitigate the pain during […] Read more…
Every Disney park has tons and tons of set pieces by necessity, and most of the time, Imagineers DON’T want you to notice them. So how can they hide these towering fixtures, equipment…even entire walls? The answer is a very simple trick. Source: House Beautiful This color is called “Go Away Green”. It’s a special […] Read more…
Source: Disney Parks Blog For the second time, the Disneyland Resort is hosting a special spring event, bringing the Disney Channel into the happiest place on earth! Visit the resort on April 27 to join the Disney Channel Fan Fest. The one-day event will include Q&A panels, meet & greets, sneak peeks for upcoming movies, […] Read more…
Source: Disney Parks Blog It’s that time of year again…the Disneyland Resort is bringing back one of its most popular annual events! From April 5-21, visitors can participate in Eggstravaganza, a resort-wide egg hunt featuring classic Disney characters. Source: Disney Parks Blog To play, you can purchase a map for $6.99 from various shops across […] Read more…
Walking around Disneyland is one of the best feelings in the world. Just taking in the atmosphere, on your way to another adventure…there’s nothing like it. But sometimes, crowds or parades or laziness get in the way. Thankfully, I’ve got a few tried and true shortcuts I use to navigate the park, especially on busier […] Read more…
Starting March 1, California Adventure will bring back its most popular annual festival: Food & Wine! The two-month event spans across Hollywood Land, Pacific Wharf, and Paradise Gardens Park. You don’t need a separate ticket to attend the festival; regular park admission into California Adventure grants you access to all the fun, with the exception […] Read more…
Disneyland often feels like its own world. And for many years, that world had its own currency! From 1987 to 2016, Disneyland visitors could use Disney Dollars at the park and in Downtown Disney. The bills, which looked similar to US dollars, essentially worked like gift cards. Visitors purchased dollars in set denominational amounts, which could […] Read more…
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…