Category: Disneyland Resort
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Earl of Sandwich Opens in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort
Earl of Sandwich is now officially open at the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. After much speculation this week about when it would be opening, the popular sandwich shop is now officially serving guests. With this new permanent location opening at the Disneyland Resort, two new experiences have been added. They are the…
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Stitch Makes Special 626 Day Appearance at Disney California Adventure
June 6 is known by Disney fans as 626 Day. This is in reference to Stitch’s designation as Experiment 626 in the 2002 animated film Lilo & Stitch and the following specials and films. This day celebrates the themes of friendship and ‘ohana that are found in this franchise. Around the world, Disney Experiences celebrated…
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GUIDE: Lilo & Stitch Experiences Around the Globe
Happy 626 Day! This day is all about celebrating Experiment 626. Also known as Stitch day, this is a day when fans of this furry friend come together and show their love for this iconic character. This is a celebration that focuses on the themes of friendship and ‘ohana that turned this 2002 animated film…
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Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean Reopens with Next Generation Audio-Animatronics Pirate Added
Pirates of the Caribbean reopened today at Disneyland, and the next generation of Audio-Animatronics is on full display. Guests who take the plunge from the bayou into the realm of the pirates will discover that one particular pirate’s story is coming to life more than it previously did. Before the attraction closed for this most…
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New Downtown Disney Sign Appears on Future Earl of Sandwich Building
A new sign has appeared on the side of the future Earl of Sandwich and Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby. This new Downtown Disney sign is in the retro style that the shopping, dining, and entertainment district has moved to during its transformation. The new sign became visible when walls were taken down from around…
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GUIDE: Locations of Ice Cream, Slushies, and More Cold Treats at Disneyland Resort
Summer has arrived! There are few things better than a frozen treat on a summer day while at The Happiest Place on Earth! The hardest part can become deciding what treat is the best choice at any given moment and where to get it! Thankfully, Disney has shared where to find some of these delicious…
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GUIDE: How To Get a Higher Score on Toy Story Mania!
Toy Story Mania! is a popular attraction that guests get to be immersed in an adventure with some of their favorite toys from the Toy Story franchise. With the arrival of Toy Story 5 in theaters, Disney has shared how to get a higher score on this attraction when experiencing it at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Tokyo…
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Disney Shares First Look at 2026 Holiday Merchandise
This week, Disney is celebrating Halfway to the Holidays (and so is Geeks Corner, check it out here). Throughout the week, Disney has shared announcements about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights at Walt Disney World Resort, along with the return of beloved holiday overlays at the Disneyland Resort. There were also…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Returning Favorite Holiday Overlays
The Disney Parks are celebrating Halfway to the Holidays. As part of this summer celebration, holiday announcements are being made for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. A bulk of the announcements today were centered around the happenings at Walt Disney World Resort. However, the Disneyland Resort shared about the return of multiple holiday…
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Special License Plate Frame Coming for Disneyland Magic Key Holders
Summer is the time for road trips, and adding a fun license plate frame to your car adds to the fun of everyday life. To commemorate “miles” of magical Disneyland memories, Magic Key holders can get a complimentary Magic Key License Plate Frame! From July 16 through July 26, make a pit stop at Star…
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Big Boi Lumpia Coming to Downtown Disney District
Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort continues to evolve and change with new and exciting locations that are about to open or have recently opened, including Happy Ice. In a post shared on the gobigboi Instagram page, Big Boi Lumpia Co is joining Downtown Disney soon, as Chef Barb brings her famous lumpia to…
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Disney Adds Ability to Save Disney Gift Cards in Domestic Disney Parks Apps
Disney continues to work on the apps that are used by guests when they visit its parks. This is particularly true for the Disneyland app and Walt Disney World’s My Disney Experience App. There have been quite a few updates in recent months that have made the apps easier to use. The newest update is…
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Naples Ristorante e Bar Announces Ultimate Slice Showdown
Naples Ristorante e Bar in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort has announced a contest that pizza-lovers are going to think is a real slice. This comes in the form of the Ultimate Slice Showdown. The restaurant announced that submissions are now open for the Ultimate Slice Showdown. This contest is open to all…
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Disney Parks Reveal Clues Today Ahead of Answers Tomorrow for Halfway to the Holidays
The Disney Parks and Disney Parks Blog are celebrating Halfway to the Holidays. As part of this multi-day celebration, Disney has been teasing that there are announcements that will be made this week. On Monday, it was teased that there would be announcements made starting today. Today, it turned out that there weren’t any specific…
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Toy Story-inspired Treats and Novelty Items Now Available at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts
Toy Story 5 dominated the weekend box office by taking in more than $160 million domestically and over $300 million worldwide. A new song from Taylor Swift called “I Knew It, I Knew You” was featured in the movie. No spoilers here, but if you’ve seen the movie, you know where that song is featured.…
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Check Out This Year’s CHOC Walk Incentives!
On August 2, 2026, thousands of supporters of Rady Children’s Health Orange County (RCHOC), formerly Children’s Hospital of Orange County, will be walking through the Disneyland Resort before the parks open. This will be for the 2026 CHOC Walk in the Park. They will be raising funds and awareness to benefit RCHOC, which specifically supports…
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Photos: The First Day of Summer at Disneyland Resort
Sunday, June 21, 2026, was the first day of summer. It was an absolutely lovely June day. It was so beautiful that it seemed only appropriate to enjoy a day of walking around the parks and the Downtown Disney District with a camera and no agenda. Below are photos taken while walking around the parks…
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Drum Major Mickey Mouse and Powerline Max Kick Off Celebrate Soulfully: Summer Vibes Special Character Offerings
This weekend, Celebrate Soulfully: Summer Vibes began at the Disneyland Resort. Celebrate Soulfully: Summer Vibes will offer “a vibrant lineup of showcases and experiences celebrating Black heritage and culture at the Disneyland Resort—June 19 through July 19, 2026.” One of these experiences is meeting some unique characters at the Paradise Gardens Gazebo. The first weekend…
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PHOTOS: The Art of Pixar Gallery at Pixar Place Hotel Showcases ‘Toy Story 5’ Artwork
There is a special magical place in the Pixar Place Hotel that many guests don’t even realize exists. On the second floor of the Disneyland Resort’s third hotel, there is The Art of Pixar Gallery. This gallery showcases artwork from different Pixar films, generally the newest one. Appropriately enough, this means that the current gallery…
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Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind Reopens After Multi-Month Closure at Disney California Adventure
Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind has reopened at Disney California Adventure. This comes after a multi-month closure that has seen the Pixar Pier attraction behind walls since early this year. Throughout the spring, fans have watched as this attraction has seemed to make progress toward reopening, only to seem to backtrack. Now, it has finally reopened.…
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Drum Major Mickey Mouse Joins the Joy of Disney on the Yard: Yardfest 2026 in the Downtown Disney District
Downtown Disney District was the place to be on Friday night. The west end of the District came to life in the evening as Disney on the Yard took over the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage and the area around it, as Yardfest 2026 celebrated the spirit and traditions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).…
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New Collectible Medallions Arrive at Disneyland for USA’s 250th Anniversary
On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will be celebrating its 250th anniversary. Disney is joining in the Semiquincentennial fun with its Disney Celebrates America initiative. This includes a 24-hour program, the arrival of Soarin’ Across America, and several other patriotic offerings. This includes food and merchandise. A new merchandise in the form…
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Reopening Date Revealed for Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean is an incredibly popular ride at Disneyland. At the beginning of May, it closed for a scheduled refurbishment. It did not have a reopening date. As the refurbishment has continued, fans have eagerly awaited the reopening of this attraction. When this would be was still unknown, though. This has changed, however.…
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GUIDE: Toy Story 5 Experiences Found Around the World
Toy Story 5 has finally arrived! This fifth chapter in the Toy Story franchise officially opens this weekend. With the arrival of this film, there are plenty of experiences to be had that relate to it around the globe. These are thanks to Disney Experiences and can be found in parks and resorts around the…