Category: Disneyland Resort
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“Elemental Connection” Pre-Show Debuts Ahead of “World of Color – ONE” at Disney California Adventure
A new pre-show debuted ahead of World of Color – ONE at Disney California Adventure on Friday. Elemental Connection is a short that gives guests at the Disneyland Resort a preview of what will be seen when Disney & Pixar’s Elemental arrives in movie theaters. Elemental Connection is slightly longer than 2 minutes and begins…
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More Walls and a Photo Op Go Up As More of Splash Mountain Comes Down at Disneyland
On Tuesday guests took their last splash on Splash Mountain before the attraction began its transformation into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. By Wednesday, walls had begun to go up around the attraction and spiels had been updated on the Disneyland Railroad and Mark Twain. Now on Friday, walls have completely surrounded the former Splash Mountain and…
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Disney Shares 5 Ways to Celebrate Pride Month in the Disney Parks
June is Pride Month and the Disney Parks have worked hard to make sure there are authentic experiences and offerings for this month of celebration. This is done through the hard work of Disney’s cast members and PRIDE Business Employee Resource Groups (BERGs). Throughout the month, there are many things to enjoy including Pride foods…
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New Details Revealed About a Musical Collaboration and New Audio-Animatronic Characters for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Just days after the closure of Splash Mountain at Disneyland, new details are being revealed about its replacement Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Today Carmen Smith, Senior Vice President, Creative Development – Product/Content & Inclusive Strategies, shared more details about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure that includes more about the music and also more about the characters being found…
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Mark Twain and Disneyland Railroad Spiels Updated as Walls Go Up Around Former Splash Mountain
The day after the closing of Splash Mountain at Disneyland, the spiels for the Mark Twain and Disneyland Railroad have been updated to reference the new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure that Splash Mountain is being transformed into. Around the attraction itself, walls are beginning to go up marking the first sign of change toward the new…
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Disneyland Resort Welcomes Fall with Halloween Time and Plaza de la Familia, Beginning Sept. 1, 2023; Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party Returns on 25 Select Nights
Disneyland Resort Welcomes Fall with Halloween Time and Plaza de la Familia, Beginning Sept. 1, 2023; Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party Returns on 25 Select Nights ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 31, 2023) – As leaves begin to change color and the Halloween spirit creeps in, Disneyland Resort will revel in the arrival of…
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Fans Take Final Splash on Splash Mountain’s Final Day at Disneyland
On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, Disney fans descended on Disneyland to take one last splash on Splash Mountain before the attraction closes and is transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The attraction, which originally opened in 1989 and had been one of the mountains in Disneyland’s mountain range. Daps Magic had several team members on hand…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Final Performance for the Summer of “Wondrous Journeys” Nighttime Spectacular
The nighttime spectacular Wondrous Journeys introduced as part of the Disney100 celebration earlier this year will end its run at the end of the summer. The Disneyland Resort announced today that the nighttime spectacular would conclude its shows for this year on August 31, 2023. This comes just days before the Disneyland Resort will begin…
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New “Elemental” Short to Play Before “World of Color – ONE” at Disney California Adventure
A new short based on Disney and Pixar’s Elemental is set to begin playing in front of World of Color – ONE at Disney California Adventure starting on June 2, 2023. The short is called Elemental Connection. It will highlight both the characters and the story ahead of the film’s arrival in theaters on June…
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Update on the Transformation of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel to Pixar Place Hotel
Work continues on the transformation of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel into Pixar Place Hotel. While it still isn’t expected to be finished until early next year, changes to the new theme of the hotel are becoming more apparent. This includes some new looks and the layout for the lobby, a new look for the local…
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Construction Goes Vertical in Downtown Disney District Transformation
Construction has gone vertical in Downtown Disney District in what has been a big pit where the AMC Theatres once could be found. Guests riding aboard the Monorail throughout the course of this transformation have been able to see the removal of the AMC Theatres building, a big dirt pit for quite some time, and…
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Disneyland Resort and Navy Band Southwest Honor Those Who Have Fallen In Service to Their Country During Special Memorial Day Flag Retreat Ceremony
The Disneyland Resort celebrated Memorial Day with a special patriotic flag retreat that included the Disneyland Security Honor Guard, the Dapper Dans, and the Navy Band Southwest from San Diego. The band is under the direction of Lieutenant Commander Bruce J. Mansfield. The patriotic flag retreat took place at 4:40 PM and honored both veterans…
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Ariel from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” 2023 Has a Magical Arrival at Disneyland
Ariel from Disney’s 2023 The Little Mermaid arrived at Disneyland this morning. The character of the live-action version arrived in the late morning at her location to gasps and cheers who were waiting to meet her. To say she received a happy welcome would be an understatement. For many, this was a moment that had…
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GEEK EATS: 2023 Pride Month Disney Parks Food and Beverage Offerings
June is Pride Month and this year the Disney Parks are offering a plethora of foods for the month. Whether visiting Disneyland or Walt Disney World Resorts, there will be plenty to enjoy thanks to the hard work and creativity of the chefs on both coasts. Check out what is being offered here: Disneyland Resort …
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New Details and Concept Art About Pixar Place Hotel Revealed by Disneyland Resort
New details have been released about Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel as it continues its transformation into the Pixar Place Hotel!
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Goofy’s Birthday is Celebrated with an Impromptu Moment at Disneyland
Today is Goofy’s birthday! At Disneyland, a special moment was created for Goofy’s birthday in Town Square in front of the Main Street Station. As Goofy was surrounded by Mickey Mouse and the rest of his friends with the Straw Hatters behind him, someone yelled “It’s Goofy’s birthday today” and suggested singing “Happy Birthday.” This…
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Best Airports for Your Disneyland Adventure: A Handy Guide
Finding the Right Airport and Transportation Tips for Your Disneyland Trip Planning a trip to the magical Disneyland Resort? Choosing the right airport can significantly impact your travel experience. In this practical guide, we’ll explore the top local airports near Disneyland, providing detailed information, useful tips, and approximate distances to help you reach the resort…
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Sand Sculpture Erected in Downtown Disney Ahead of Arrival “The Little Mermaid” in Theaters
A sand sculpture has been built in Downtown Disney District with both Ariel and Ursula on it ahead of the arrival of The Little Mermaid in theaters on May 26, 2023. The sand sculpture has both Disney and Pandora signage. There is also a Pandora jewelry collection based on The Little Mermaid on display on…
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Fantasmic! to Remain on Hiatus Through at Least Labor Day at Disneyland
Fantasmic! is to remain on an extended hiatus through at least Labor Day. This comes after the Maleficent dragon, commonly referred to as Murphy, went up in flames during a performance of the nighttime spectacular in April. The Disneyland Resort has given an update on the status of the return of the show as the…
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Disney Gives New Look at “Steamboat Willie” Splash Pad The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
Disney has shared a new look at the Steamboat Willie splash pad that guests will be able to experience when they visit The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. When this new Disney Vacation Club property begins welcoming guests on September 28, 2023, there will be a beautiful new opportunity to enjoy the California sun in this…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Black Music Month Offerings
June is Black Music Month. Ahead of its arrival, the Disneyland Resort has announced that there will be multiple offerings throughout the resort to help celebrate. These will add to the Celebrate Soulfully offerings that are already being offered, including Tale of the Lion King in the Fantasyland Theatre. Throughout the month of June for…
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Here is What is Known About Avatar Coming to Disneyland
In February, Disney CEO Bob Iger shared on an earnings call that an Avatar experience was coming to Disneyland. “We’re going to bring a version of Avatar to Disneyland,” Iger said quite simply. This came after Avatar: The Way of Water had a very solid run at the box office and brought in $2.2 billion…
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Details About Live-Action “The Little Mermaid” Ariel’s Arrival at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort Revealed
It has been known for a while that Ariel from Disney’s upcoming live-action version of The Little Mermaid will be coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World in celebration of the movie this summer. Now there are some more details that have been revealed about when Ariel will be arriving and where she will be.…
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Special Streaming Deal Offered by Hulu for Disney Parks Fans!
For National Streaming Day this year, Hulu is offering a special deal for Disney Parks Fans. The deal was announced on the Disney Parks Blog and also through a video posted on social media, both of which can be seen below. With it, fans will be able to subscribe to Hulu and see shows like…