Every time you step into Disneyland, you are entering a world that has been carefully crafted by a skilled team that blends engineering with creativity. One contributor – towering both literally and figuratively – is the legendary Claude Coats. Known as “The Gentle Giant,” Coats was a master of mood, color, and immersive design, both […] Read more…
Every now and then, I like to compile snapshots that don’t necessarily fit into a full blog post but still feel might be interesting enough to share. These photos often make me reflect on some little detail I never noticed before, or call out a part of the park I need to explore further and […] Read more…
There’s something softer about Paradise Gardens Park after sundown. Maybe it’s all the gentler lighting compared to the neon of Pixar Pier and Cars Land. Maybe it’s the open walkways along the water. Or maybe it’s the numerous places where you can grab a drink and snack and just people watch. Whatever it is, the […] Read more…
Disneyland enthusiasts and Star Wars fans, rejoice! The magic of the galaxy far, far away is descending onto Disneyland once again with the Season of the Force celebration. From March 28 to May 11, 2025, you’ll be able to celebrate Star Wars with new specialty offerings, merchandise, and of course…plenty of treats. Source: Disneyland Resort […] Read more…
Every Imagineer brings a little bit of their own magic into the parks—whether through art, engineering, or design. On the art side of the magic formula sits Peter Ellenshaw, a creative who’s work influenced the screen just as much as the park’s first visual representation. Source: D23 Born in London in 1913, William Samuel Cook […] Read more…
One of the Disneyland Resort’s most popular ticketed events is back with fresh new offerings for 2025! Let’s talk about what’s in store this spring with Disneyland After Dark. Source: Disneyland Resort Disneyland After Dark is a series of after-hours parties in Disneyland, on select nights. Like the Halloween parties, these tickets offer guests smaller […] Read more…
Calling all gluttons…it’s your time to shine. California Adventure’s Food & Wine Festival is back, this year running from February 28 to April 21. Source: Los Angeles Daily News For those new to this celebration, the Food & Wine Festival is a daily experience open to all park visitors – you don’t need any sort […] Read more…
In February every year, the Disneyland Resort double dips on festivals and hosts two celebrations at the same time. The Lunar New Year party runs on another few weeks, and for two weekends in February, both parks will host Celebrate Gospel 2025! Source: Disneyland Press Room This tradition, celebrating Black History Month, showcases the rich […] Read more…
While many of us are going through either the end of holiday celebrations or a nice big holiday hangover, Disneyland already has eyes on the next event on the calendar: Lunar New Year. From January 17 to February 16, Paradise Gardens Park will host festivities to kick off the year of the snake. Good news – […] Read more…
Merry Christmas! (Or happy [insert whatever holiday you celebrate here]!) Today I’ll be eating lots of junk food with my family, and I hope you’re doing something equally fun and festive. Disneyland’s holiday season lasts until January 6, so if you haven’t yet had time to roam the park and see the decor, you still have […] Read more…
Note: this post covers Disneyland’s refurbishment “season”, from January-March. For current scheduled closures, please visit here. We’re just a few weeks away from an unofficial season in the Disneyland Resort’s calendar – refurbishment season. This is a period roughly from January through March where the resort stacks more ride closures than usual, since the post-holiday period […] Read more…
One of the most common questions I get from readers is, “Can I bring my own water bottle into the park?” And the answer is YES! (so long as it’s not glass). Not only are guests welcome to avoid buying an overpriced plastic Dasani during their visit, they are invited to use a super handy […] Read more…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I personally LOVE the holiday season, as much as I appreciate Disneyland’s halloween celebration. This year’s festivities start next week, running from November 15 through January 6. Source: Disneyland Resort THE BEST DECOR SPOTS Disneyland, California Adventure, and Downtown Disney all bring out the shiny decor for […] Read more…
Hello, fellow happy haunts. We’re just two days away from Halloween, and this season at the Disneyland Resort was a ton of fun. Between Oogie Boogie Bashes, roaming villains, and spooky decorations across both parks, the whole resort fully embraced the celebration in 2024. Here’s a quick look back at Halloween across the resort…and then […] Read more…