Tag: Disneyland Resort
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Check Out the Disney x Tommy Collection!
As the Disney100 celebration continues, a new collaboration between two iconic brands has been released. The Disney x Tommy collection brings Disney and Tommy Hilfiger together. It can be found at shopDisney, Disney Parks, and select Tommy Hilfiger stores globally. This is a collection that not only pays homage to the past 100 years of…
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Fun Facts: Celebrate Soulfully at Disneyland Resort Black Music Month 2023
Celebrate Soulfully at Disneyland Resort During Black Music Month 2023 ANAHEIM, Calif. – Throughout June 2023, Disneyland Resort is celebrating Black Music Month with a breadth of live musical entertainment, specialty menu items and more that honor Black heritage and culture. These limited-time offerings create a symphony for the senses and expand on the Celebrate Soulfully…
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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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Disney Parks Around The World – A Private Jet Adventure Being Offered Once Again with Adventures by Disney
Imagine hopping on board a luxury private plane with 74 of your best friends (or they will be by the end of the trip) to visit every Disney theme park and some other fairly iconic locations throughout the course of 24 days. Now, imagine that this trip isn’t just a trip to these Disney theme…
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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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The Final Splash – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #662
Welcome to a very special episode of GEEKS CORNER! On this week’s show, the Geeks are joined by Angela and Doug who are live from Disneyland on the final night that Splash Mountain is taking guests to their laughing place. Throughout the show, views of Splash Mountain are shown live from the park as a part of…
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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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GEEK EATS: National Churro Day 2023 Offerings
National Churro Day is on June 6 and Disney Parks will be celebrating with some very special offerings at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and around the globe! With lots of different variations on the popular snack, the Disney Parks will be the place to be on June 6, 2023. Get ready to bring…
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Cast Members are People Too
Our YouTube channel (and other social platforms) get quite a few comments. Some of them are funny, some of them are touching, and some of them are just downright mean. Comments seem to come in waves that build on each other. One thing I’ve noticed recently is people seem to feel that it is ok…
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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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Goodbye Lake Nona & Halcyon – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #661
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week the Geeks take a pivot from The Muppets and talk about the closure of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and the cancellation of the Lake Nona campus project in Florida. The conversation also covers how Disney+ date will be used to inform the future in Disney Parks…
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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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Caption of the Week – Week #14 – Alice in Wonderland and Mad Hatter
Happy Sunday friends! As we start off this week it’s time for another caption of the week! Last week’s Caption of the Week had Mantis and Star-Lord dancing the day away. The winner was Sean Owens with a humorous caption…that might be accurate. You can check it out here. This week we move from the…