With the reopening of Mickey’s Toontown just days away, I thought it would be fun to look back at the concept art that shaped Disneyland’s wild child land. This redesign gives us two different eras of concept art to look through: the original, leading up to the grand opening in 1993, and the updated, teasing […] Read more…
It’s that time of year again! From March 3 – April 25, California Adventure’s biggest annual festival will take over much of the park. This event happens daily, with no extra/separate ticket required – so you can visit at any time so long as you have a regular park ticket and reservation. Source: Disneyland Resort […] Read more…
I’m a little late to the party on this one, but one of my favorite events of the year is back in California Adventure, from now until February 15. This year’s Lunar New Year Celebration kicks off the year of the rabbit (or cat in the Vietnamese calendar), and any park guest can visit the […] Read more…
A fan favorite event is returning to the Disneyland Resort! Starting January 31, two Disneyland After Dark parties will take over the Disneyland Resort after sundown on select nights. These separately ticketed parties come with special offerings, character meet and greets, unique photo ops, and more. Source: Disney Parks Blog Sweethearts’ Nite (January 31, February […] Read more…
In 2023, the Walt Disney Company will reach a major milestone: 100 years in operation. To celebrate this achievement, the parks worldwide will throw their own parties, known as the Disney100 celebration. Disneyland’s version of the party starts January 27 (running throughout 2023), and comes with all kinds of new offerings and fun for guests. […] Read more…
As a native New Englander, it’s always been hard for me to feel like it’s holiday time when it’s sunny and warm in California. It’s rarely snowy in December in Massachusetts, but it’s cold and you can actually wear your cozy sweaters! But a quick walk through Disneyland can quickly change your mood if you […] Read more…
Note: this post covers Disneyland’s refurbishment “season”, from January-March. For current scheduled closures, please visit here. Due to the COVID-19 closure, it’s actually been a few years since Disneyland had a true refurbishment season. This isn’t an official event, like the Halloween or holiday season. Instead, the park stacks a few larger refurbishment projects into the […] Read more…
Happy Halloween! As someone that really doesn’t care that much about this holiday in regular life, I have to say…Disneyland does it right. From the decor to the snacks to Oogie Boogie Bash, Halloween is so much fun at the Disneyland Resort. While I sadly did not make it to an Oogie Boogie Bash this […] Read more…
I’m always excited when I learn about firsts for women in different industries. The woman you’re about to meet has such a distinction: the first woman production designer. Her career spanned some of the most famous movies of all time, before leading her to the world of Imagineering. Allow me to introduce Dorothea Redmond. Source: […] Read more…
The Disneyland Resort visitor experience is about to change forever. Starting October 26th, guests will now have the option to use MagicBand+, a system that’s been in place in Walt Disney World for years. MagicBand+ isn’t just a new wristband to collect…it’s a multi-purpose tool meant to make your trip a little easier and add […] Read more…
Fall is in full swing at the Disneyland Resort, which means one thing…the park is already full focused on the upcoming holiday season. During the Halloween season, Disney always announces the holiday lineup, and this year’s offerings will run from November 11 through January 8. Source: Disneyland Resort LANDS THAT GET INTO THE SPIRIT Disneyland, California […] Read more…
The internet is mostly awesome. You have access to unlimited information, ALL of the time. But that also means a lot of nonsense gets circulated, ALL of the time. And that’s definitely true for Disneyland “facts” and tips. Most people that have visited the parks know tall tales when they read them, but there’s one […] Read more…
This past weekend, Disney fans from near and far gathered in Anaheim to celebrate D23 2022, the (usually) bi-annual convention where Disney reveals its upcoming projects, across the film studios, parks, cruise lines, and more. On Sunday, D23 held its Disney Parks panel. While the panel talked about all of the resorts worldwide, this recap […] Read more…
Critter Country is an interesting case at the Disneyland Resort. This “new” land wasn’t really new; it was a moderate re-theming of an existing space. So when searching for concept art, you’ll find a mix of Bear Country and Critter Country. And that makes sense, because many of the structural elements present in Critter Country […] Read more…