Category: Parks
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Take a Look at What’s Coming to Disney Experiences in 2024 and Beyond
Disney is sharing what is coming to Disney Experiences in 2024 and beyond. This is the segment of The Walt Disney Company that includes exactly what its name implies, experiences. This includes its theme parks, Adventures by Disney, the Disney Cruise Line, consumer products, and video games to name a few experiences that are offered.…
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Fantasmic! Returns to Disneyland on Friday – Here’s What You Need to Know!
Fantasmic! will be seeing Mickey Mouse’s imagination once again lighting up the night at Disneyland starting on Friday, May 24, 2024. When this longest-running Disney nighttime spectacular returns, guests will once again get to see that nothing is more powerful than imagination. About the Return of Fantasmic! Peter Pan The return of Fantasmic! to Disneyland…
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Walt Disney World Resort Baby Care Centers Guide
Visiting a Disney park with a baby is a magical thing. It seems that everything is a bit brighter, happier, and more magical. It can be a bit daunting, however. With there being a lot of firsts for baby and parents, the unknowns can be a bit overwhelming. Thankfully there are things called Baby Care…
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Take a Look at These Disney Topiaries Old and New!
For many guests, Disney Parks are the only place where topiaries are seen. Inspired by gardens in Europe, they have become a mainstay of the gardens around it’s a small world at Disneyland and of course the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Disney shared a look today at some vintage topiaries along with 21…
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Baymax Returns to San Fransokyo Square Meet and Greet Location at Disney California Adventure
Baymax has returned to his meet and greet location in San Fransokyo Square in Disney California Adventure. This comes after the Big Hero 6 character had been missing from the location for several weeks. In his absence, Hiro was still meeting with guests. His return was a welcome one for guests visiting the Disneyland Resort.…
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Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant to Celebrate 90th Anniversary
On June 13, 2024, Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant will be celebrating its 90th anniversary. This continues a story that began in the 1920s when Walter and Cordelia Knott started to fam some land they leased in Buena Park. To help make ends meet, Cordelia started serving hot biscuits and homemade preserves to customers of…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Provides New Look at Magic Behind ‘Peter Pan’ Ride at Fantasy Springs
Fantasy Springs opens at Tokyo DisneySea on June 6th. When it does, guests will get to have magical experiences inspired by Peter Pan, Frozen, and Tangled. Ahead of the opening of this new port at Tokyo DisneySea, Walt Disney Imagineering has revealed a deeper look at one of the attractions. This attraction, based on Peter…
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Progress Continues on the West End of Downtown Disney District
Progress continues to be made on the new establishments coming to Downtown Disney District on the west end. Soon, guests will be able to enjoy Din Tai Fung and the Parkside Market. As the work continues, walls now share about the history of Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. This historical look at the…
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‘Inside Out 2’ Sneak Peek Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
A sneak peek of Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is coming to the Walt Disney World Resort. The announcement was made by Amy Poehler, who plays Joy in the film, and Maya Hawke, who plays Anxiety. The duo made the announcement via social media. They shared that the sneak peek will be at Disney’s…
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EPCOT Disney Vacation Club Lounge To Close Temporarily
The EPCOT Disney Vacation Club Lounge will be closing temporarily this summer. The closure is for a planned refurbishment and will be for just under two weeks. The following notice was shared on the Walt Disney World Resort website on the member lounge’s page: Please note the Member Lounge in the Imagination! Pavilion will be…
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Walt Disney World Shares New Look at Updated Country Bear Musical Jamboree
The Country Bear Musical Jamboree will be opening at Magic Kingdom sometime this summer. When it does, there will be a new and reimagined show for the Country Bears. The Disney Parks Blog shared a new look at some of this show today. In particular, the new outfits for Bunny, Bubbles, and Beulah were shared.…
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WATCH: ‘Aladdin on Broadway Concert Celebration – Live at EPCOT’
On Sunday, May 19, 2024, a very special performance was streamed on the Disney on Broadway youtube channel. It showed a concert that was taped during the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, which occurs annually at EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. This particular performance was a celebration…
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Donald Duck Munchlings Popcorn Bucket Arrives at Disneyland
A new popcorn bucket has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. As we get closer to Donald Duck’s official 90th birthday on June 9th, merchandise has appeared on the Disney Store, in the parks, BoxLunch, and other places. Today, a new popcorn bucket has also arrived at the Disneyland Resort. This is the Donald Duck Munchlings…
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Be a Part of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at Knott’s Soak City Waterpark
Knott’s Soak City Waterpark is participating with hundreds of waterparks, aquatic centers, and swim schools nationwide for the 15th annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. This massive swimming lesson will be taking place on June 20, 2024, at 8:00 AM. The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson is an event designed to build awareness about the vital importance of…
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Did You Know That Disney’s Animal Kingdom Has These 8 Endangered Species?
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the home to 300 different species of animals. Of these hundreds of different species, 8 are currently endangered species. Recently, the Disney Parks Blog shared a look at these animals. They can be seen below. 1. Painted Dog At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we have six painted dogs on the African savannas. Right now,…
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Disneyland Character and Parade Performers Vote to Unionize
Cast members who are Disneyland character and parade performers and hosts, leads and trainers voted this week on whether or not to join the Actors’ Equity Association. The results were overwhelmingly in favor. Throughout the counting process, the vote for “yes” trended at around 75% to 85% of the vote. The final tally saw the…
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Knott’s Soak City Waterpark Kicks Off Summer Season
Summer has begun for Knott’s Soak City Waterpark. The waterpark in Buena Park, California, opened today for its summer run. It will be open from May 18 through September 8, 2024 on select days. For those that want to spend some wet fun in the sun at Knott’s, there are several different ticket options. This…
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Check Out the New (and Temporary) Marceline’s Confectionary at Downtown Disney District
There are a lot of changes happening at the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. This has seen the re-imagining of some restaurants, replacement of others, and completely new arrivals making their way as well! It also has seen some stores close their doors and move around. One store that is currently seeing things…
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Disney VoluntEARS Celebrate 17 Years of HOLA Readers Inspiring Anaheim’s Next Generation
The Disneyland Resort is committed to honoring the magic and legacy of Disney Parks by bringing happiness, inspiration and opportunities to youth and families in the community. Seventeen years ago, Clara Valladares made history by co-founding a transformative reading program with the Disneyland Resort Business Employee Resource Group, HOLA. HOLA is a valued Disneyland Resort…
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Creators Club Opening Date and Speaker Series for Pixar Place Hotel Announced by Disneyland Resort!
Earlier this year, the Pixar Place Hotel opened at the Disneyland Resort. This hotel that celebrates the stories and storytellers of Pixar continues to add more offerings and amenities. Recently, Small Bytes opened at this hotel. Next, the Creators Club will be opening on May 24, 2024. This is the concierge lounge for club-level guests…
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Multiple Dining Packages Now Available for ‘Fantasmic!’ at Disneyland!
Multiple Fantasmic! dining packages are now available ahead of the return of this fan-favorite show to Disneyland.
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Disneyland App Updated With No-Show History for Magic Key Holders
Magic Key holders can now see their no-show history in the Disneyland App when they make park reservations at the Disneyland Resort.
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FIRST LOOK: ‘Disney Dreams That Soar presented by AT&T,’ the Disney Springs New Drone Show
Disney has revealed a beautiful first look at the new drone show that is coming to Disney Springs on May 24th. This new show will be presented twice nightly and include scores from favorite Disney soundtracks. It will also have a new song that was written exclusively for this show. On top of that, there…
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D23 Gold Member Celebration — Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom Details Released
D23 Gold Members will get a chance to experience Tiana’s Bayou Adventure before it opens. Today, D23 announced the specifics for just how this will be possible. The preview for D23 Gold Members will be on June 22, 2024 and begin at 6:30 PM EDT. During the event there will be access to the attraction,…