Source: Disney Parks Blog After Disneyland announced the end of the annual pass program last year, fans have eagerly been awaiting its replacement. And starting later this month, the new Magic Key program officially enters the Disneyland universe. The Magic Key program has some general similarities and some general differences from the previous pass program: […] Read more…
Concept art is never an exact architectural plan for a land. Instead, it’s more like a stylized vision board conveying the land’s story, major elements, etc. Concept art brings the written and technical ideas to life in a visual way. I love looking through concept art to see how a land’s ideas eventually translate into […] Read more…
A few weeks ago, I shared the first of a new series highlighting some amazing Imagineers that shaped Disneyland. For this post, I’d like to share the contributions of a lesser-known Imagineer: Alice Davis. Source: The Kingdom Insider Alice Davis, born 1929, never set out to be an Imagineer. As a student as the Chouinard […] Read more…
As the Disneyland Resort continues to reopen and expand offerings, fans have been waiting with baited breath to hear about this year’s Halloween lineup. Finally, we know what to expect, with this year’s season running from September 3 to October 31. Let’s see what’s coming. OOGIE BOOGIE BASH RETURNS Source: Disneyland Resort This year, California […] Read more…
If you’ve been a reader of this blog for any amount of time, you know New Orleans Square is my absolute favorite land at the resort. I love exploring the different streets, listening for the sounds coming from the windows and admiring all the little details. And when you take a look at the land’s […] Read more…
Last week marked the dawn of a new era for the Disneyland Resort. 13 years after Iron Man kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), our favorite gang of heroes finally found a home within California Adventure. Welcome to Avengers Campus. Source: Disneyland Resort The land officially opened to guests on June 5, but the party […] Read more…
Most Disneyland fans know that Imagineers are amazingly talented people. They design and create one-of-a-kind attractions, pushing the boundaries of both storytelling and technology. And unfortunately, many park visitors know so little about the people that created their favorites spaces within the parks. So welcome to a new series: Imagineer Influence, where we’ll take a […] Read more…
If you’ve ever stopped for some Dole Whip or just a moment’s rest inside the Tropical Hideaway, you may have noticed some names on the back wall. But who are they? Meet the SEA These are members of the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (SEA for short), a fictional troop filled with all kinds of […] Read more…
After a year of almost no news to report at the Disneyland Resort, we now have two surprise announcements two weeks in a row! This week’s announcement is not a solid plan – it’s a proposal. Basically, it’s a virtual vision board with concepts for Disneyland’s future: called DisneylandForward. This proposal seeks to expand the Disneyland […] Read more…
After more than a year of closed gates, the Disneyland Resort finally has an official reopening date. Disneyland and California Adventure will both welcome guests starting April 30, but things will be a little different. Here’s what you need to know. State Guidelines Will Limit Visitors In accordance with California state guidelines, Disneyland will operate […] Read more…
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…