Tag: Disneyland
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‘It’s a Miracle’ in New ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Video
A new clip for Disneyland Handcrafted has debuted on YouTube. This comes after the new Leslie Iwerks documentary premiered last week at the Walt Disney Studios (read more here). This new clip shows some never-seen-before clips showing some of the final days before the opening of Disneyland. This comes as it is noted that it…
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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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Disneyana | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 9, 1976
On this day in 1976, the Disneyana Shop opened on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland. The store initially carried vintage souvenirs, collectables, artwork, and ephemera related to Disney. Eventually, it became difficult to source these rare items. The inventory changed to limited edition pieces and contemporary collectables, which remain in stock today. Disneyana was originally…
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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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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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An Annual Pass and a New Guide Map – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
2025 has come to a close, but before looking ahead to thirty years ago at Disneyland in 1996, let’s check out something we have so far missed from 1995: the Annual Pass and a Guide Map. The 1995 Annual Pass was a much slicker card than the hand-laminated passes that had been in use halfway…
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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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‘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 Novelties Coming to Disneyland Resort in the New Year
There are numerous reasons to be excited about visiting the Disneyland Resort in 2026. Along with the continuation of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, there are also some other exciting things on the way. With new foods, new entertainment, returning entertainment, and more, it is easy to miss some things. This is particularly true for…
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Geek Eats: New Menu and Novelty Items Revealed for Disneyland Resort in 2026
It’s a new year, and with this comes new menu offerings and novelty items for guests visiting the Disneyland Resort. Disney revealed a new lineup of different things to enjoy eating and collecting as the new year begins. The new offerings include more for the continued celebration of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. This celebration…
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New Year, Old Parades ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 13
Happy New Year! Often, New Year’s Day is associated with parades like the Tournament of Roses Parade. On this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky take a look at several parades at Disneyland through the years! This includes some favorite Disney characters through the years in parades, along with a favorite car! Join the…
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Mickey Mouse | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 30, 1980
On this day in 1980, the U.S. Selective Service System sent a draft registration notice to Mickey Mouse. The humorous reminder was sent to “Michael M. Mouse” at Disneyland. It notified him that he was at risk of becoming a draft dodger since registration was required for all young men. Disneyland responded that Mickey was…
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Disneyland to Ring in New Year with ‘New Year’s Eve Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks Spectacular’
Disneyland will be ringing in the New Year on the evening of December 31, 2025, into January 1, 2026, with presentations of the New Year’s Eve Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks Spectacular. This will accompany the other New Year’s Eve offerings that will be found throughout the Disneyland Resort. According to the Disneyland website, the…
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Man and the Moon | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 28, 1955
On this day in 1955, “Man and the Moon” was released as part of a three-part ‘Disneyland’ television series about space travel. Disney animator Ward Kimball directed, co-wrote, and co-hosted the episode that discussed humanity’s fascination with the moon across history. Aerospace engineer Dr. Wernher von Braun described scientists’ preparations for a mission to orbit…
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VIDEO: Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle
Merry Christmas! Here’s wishing you the happiest day! We hope that you are surrounded by those whom you love and are filled with peace and joy! We know that some of you may already have a white Christmas! For those of you who don’t, here is the snow moment at Disneyland as seen on Main…
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What if the Jingle Cruise Had a Theme Song?
Many Disney attractions have theme songs. Think of Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, or even it’s a small world, and most likely the theme song for these attractions comes to mind. One attraction that doesn’t (or if you are a Disneyland guest, never did) have a theme song is the Jingle Cruise. The Jingle…
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Beloved Former Imagineer Eddie Sotto Passes Away
Former Walt Disney Imagineer Eddie Sotta has passed away. Sotto was only 67. Born on March 14, 1958, he was an American experiential designer, mixed-media producer, and conceptualist. Disney fans know him for his work at Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, and the continuation of the legacy of Walt Disney Imagineer through his interviews, appearances on…
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Tickets Still Available for Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite and Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites
Tickets are now available for two upcoming Disneyland After Dark events that will be taking place in early 2026. Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite and Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites still have multiple nights available for those who want to attend. At the time of this writing, the following dates are available for…
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It’s a SMALL Small World Holiday After All
Every year during the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, thousands (heck, maybe millions) of fans descend on Disneyland to experience it’s a small world Holiday. This year, there is an added… and smaller… version of the attraction to check out. This year, the question was asked: What if it were even smaller? Beyond just asking…
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Christmas at Disneyland in 1966 ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 11
Join Mr. Daps and Clocky as they go back and look at Disneyland at Christmas time in 1966. They visit Main Street, Sleeping Beauty Castle, and Frontierland in this episode of Photoniks. The big question is: are they video cameras, spotlights, or what on Main Street? Are they related to Candlelight somehow? Let us know…
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Candlelight and a Concert – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #793
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week is the second week of Geekmas. Because of this, at the start of the show, not only do the geeks talk about the Muppet of the Week, they now also talk about the Geekmas Duck of the Week! The Geeks then pivot into the topics of the week. This…