Category: Disney Experiences
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Christmas Tree Comes Down at Disneyland
For the last week, Disney fans have eagerly watched as the Christmas tree at Disneyland has continued to stand at Christmas Tree Point in Town Square at the end of Main Street, USA. As other decorations have disappeared and the classic background music returned, the massive Christmas tree on Main Street continued to stand. On…
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Haunted Mansion Holiday Closes for Transformation to Classic Attraction at Disneyland
Haunted Mansion Holiday has ended its holiday run for the 2025 season. Since Halloween Time began last August, Jack Skellington has made his home in the New Orleans Square attraction. The classic version of Haunted Mansion is scheduled to reopen on January 23, 2026. This is fairly consistent with the schedule that has been in…
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Downtown Disney Celebrates 25 Years as a Part of the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort, as everyone knows, will turn 25 years old on February 8, 2026. That marks the date, in 2001, when Disney’s California Adventure (as it was then known) and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel were officially dedicated and opened to the public. Lost to Disney history, for the most part, is that Downtown Disney,…
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Leslie Iwerks Gives Gift to Disney Fans with ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’
On Thursday, January 8, 2026, the world premiere of Disneyland Handcrafted was held at the Walt Disney Studios. This new documentary from Leslie Iwerks chronicles the year leading up to the opening of Disneyland. On hand for this special evening were Disney Legends, celebrities, members of the media, and D23 members. Blue Carpet Ahead of…
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Celebrate 25 Years of Disney California Adventure with a Magic Key Special Event
Disneyland Resort Magic Key Holders are invited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Disney California Adventure with a special event taking place from February 5 to 15, 2026. All roads lead to this Magic Key event as Magic Key Holders are welcome to commemorate this milestone anniversary of Disney California Adventure Park. To participate in…
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VIDEO: Tour of Paradise Gardens Park at Disney California Adventure
The Disneyland Resort is embarking on an exciting period of growth and expansion. This comes as the DisneylandForward initiative turns from ideas into physical changes. Some of these things have been announced. Others will be in the future (hopefully D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event!). One of the announced projects is an attraction based on…
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Disneyland Paris Continues to Support Pièces Jaunes for 33rd Year
Disneyland Paris, along with the rest of The Walt Disney Company, regularly supports organizations that do good in the world. At Disneyland Paris, one of these initiatives is Pièces Jaunes. This event is in partnership with the Fondation des Hôpitaux, and it aims to improve the daily lives of hospitalized children and teenagers. Disneyland Paris shared the following information…
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Anaheim Ducks Day 2026 at Disneyland Resort Details Revealed
Anaheim Ducks Day is on February 22nd this year. This celebration is full of fun activities, merchandise, food, and even the opportunity to meet with some of the Ducks themselves! Ahead of this exciting day, details have been revealed for what will be offered for fans who head to Disney California Adventure on February 22nd.…
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‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ – A Gift Connecting the Present with the Past
On January 22, 2026, Disneyland Handcrafted will be released on Disney+ and the Disney YouTube Channel. When it does, viewers will get a look behind the scenes as Disneyland was built. This is a film that isn’t just a documentary; it is a labor of love. Leslie Iwerks has a long history, and her family…
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D23 Spotlight Series Event to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Disney California Adventure
February 8, 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the opening of Disney California Adventure. It opened as Disney’s California Adventure in 2001 featuring a theme park dedicated to all things California. From Hollywood to the national parks and even a beachside amusement area, Disney’s California Adventure was a unique Disney park that some didn’t quite…
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VIDEO: Inside Disneyland Handcrafted: Leslie Iwerks on Family’s Legacy, Archives & Filmmaking Magic
Disney has released a new featurette about the upcoming documentary Disneyland Handcrafted ahead of its debut on January 22, 2026. The film has director Leslie Iwerks sharing about making the film, Disneyland history, and even her own family’s legacy with The Walt Disney Company. Below is a look at this featurette that comes ahead of…
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Disney Adventure Makes Way Across Atlantic Ocean Ahead of Maiden Voyage
The Disney Adventure is one step closer to officially joining the Disney Cruise Line Fleet. Earlier this week, the massive ship departed from Bremerhaven, Germany, and is currently making its way across the Atlantic Ocean. It is believed that the ship is on its way to Port Canaveral. This is before it makes its way…
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Geek Eats: Foods of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
EPCOT International Festival of Holidays begins on January 16 and continues through February 23rd. This beautiful festival is a celebration of many different types of artwork. This includes visual, performing, and culinary arts. Ahead of the start of this festival, Disney has shared the variety of beautiful-looking and tasting foods that will be available during this…
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Grizzly River Run Closes For Annual Refurbishment at Disney California Adventure
Grizzly River Run closed this week for its annual refurbishment. On Monday, guests visiting the Disneyland Resort found this attraction closed and walled off when they passed by Grizzly Peak. This is a fairly common occurrence this time of year, as the weather isn’t overly conducive to riding a water attraction. Daps Magic team member…
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Pizza Planet Spring Rolls at Popcorn & Snacks Opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There is a new place to get some snacks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney Eats announced that Pizza Planet Spring Rolls at Popcorn & Snacks will be opening today in Toy Story Land. A video was released showing the arrival of the new offerings. Currently, the new location has not been added to the My…
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New ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Photo Op Appears at Disney California Adventure
As the holidays come to a close, the Disneyland Resort is pivoting into the new year. There are some changes to be found throughout the resort. Some of these changes focus on the broader construction that is part of the DisneylandForward initiative. Others continue to focus on the stories being told by The Walt Disney…
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Adventures by Disney Reimagines Rhine River Cruise and New Munich Escape
Adventures by Disney has reimagined the Rhine River Cruise itinerary and the new Munich Escape. With these trips, guests can step into the lands that inspired many of the fairy tales that were turned into Disney movies. This includes getting to see the castle that inspired Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle! Today, Disney shared how they…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Celebrates 900 Millionth Guest
On April 15, 1983, Tokyo Disneyland opened. Now, 42 years and 266 days later, Tokyo Disney Resort welcomed its 900 millionth guest. Over the last four decades, millions of guests from Japan and around the world have been visiting Tokyo Disney Resort and experiencing the magic of two fantastic parks: Tokyo Disneyland, the first international…
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Pink Milk Coming to Milk Stand at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
Disneyland Resort recently announced new and returning menu items that will be coming to Disneyland Park beginning on January 8. Another new menu item coming is Pink Milk. This is in addition to Blue Milk and Green Milk, which have been fan favorites in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge since its opening in Summer 2019. According…
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Snow Falls on World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris
On March 29, 2026, the World of Frozen will open to the public at Disney Adventure World. This new area at Disneyland Paris will bring to life the stories of the Frozen franchise. While there will be snow that can be found in this new area that is created by Disneyland Paris, currently, nature is…
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‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Release Date Announced!
The release date for Disneyland Handcrafted has been announced. This feature documentary from Leslie Iwerks takes a look at the year leading up to the opening of Disneyland. Viewers will get to see the excitement of Disneyland coming to life over 70 years ago. During the course of this feature, there will be the opportunity…
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New Digital Sign Appears in Front of Soarin’ Around the World at Disney California Adventure
A new digital sign has appeared in front of Soarin’ Around the World at Disney California Adventure. The sign, which appears to be to help draw people into the attraction, stands right next to the main attraction sign. This new sign is fairly simple and directs guests with arrows towards the attraction. It appears this…
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Walt Disney World Resort Shares More Details About Summer Time Offerings
Walt Disney World Resort is a fun summer destination for many families. As they start thinking about their summer vacation plans, Disney has shared more details about the various offerings available at Walt Disney World Resort this summer. This includes new experiences, the return of Cool KIDS’ SUMMER, and the return of some other popular…
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VIDEO: Festmeister Hans und Die Sauerkrauts at Disney Festival of Holidays
There have been quite a few fun groups performing at Disney Festival of Holidays during the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort this year. One of these groups is Festmeister Hans und Die Sauerkrauts. This group is an upbeat polka group that brought the Hollywood Backlot Lounge stage to life on multiple dates throughout the season.…
