Tag: Disneyland
New Artificial Grass Roof Appears on Ray’s Berets at Disneyland
For some fans who visit Disneyland regularly, there has been an ongoing watch of the roof on Ray’s Berets. This hat shop in Bayou Country has traditionally had a living grass roof since the park opened in 1955. It has gone through different iterations over the decades, but the grass roof has remained. Since becoming…
Big Thunder Ranch | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 27, 1986
On this day in 1986, Big Thunder Ranch officially opened in Frontierland at Disneyland. It was modeled after an 1880s working ranch. Original attractions included blacksmith and harness-making demonstrations, plus a farm animal petting area, an authentic log cabin, a livestock stable, and a barbecue restaurant. Guests enjoyed visiting Mickey Moo, a Holstein cow with…
Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean Reopens with Next Generation Audio-Animatronics Pirate Added
Pirates of the Caribbean reopened today at Disneyland, and the next generation of Audio-Animatronics is on full display. Guests who take the plunge from the bayou into the realm of the pirates will discover that one particular pirate’s story is coming to life more than it previously did. Before the attraction closed for this most…
GUIDE: Locations of Ice Cream, Slushies, and More Cold Treats at Disneyland Resort
Summer has arrived! There are few things better than a frozen treat on a summer day while at The Happiest Place on Earth! The hardest part can become deciding what treat is the best choice at any given moment and where to get it! Thankfully, Disney has shared where to find some of these delicious…
Rainbow Ridge and the Rainbow Desert | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 26, 1956
On this day in 1956, Rainbow Ridge and the Rainbow Desert debuted at Disneyland. They were the first major upgrades to Frontierland since opening day. Guests now departed from the town of Rainbow Ridge when riding the refreshed Rainbow Mountain Stage Coaches and Rainbow Ridge Pack Mules. Ride capacity was increased, with one August day…
Great Race | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 25, 1986
On this day in 1986, the third annual Great Race, a transcontinental road rally for antique vehicles, kicked off at Disneyland. Mickey Mouse and the California Governor dropped the green flag on Main Street, U.S.A. to start a record 94 entries on their 11-day, 3,500-mile journey to New York City. The cars and trucks had…
Disneyland Resort Announces Returning Favorite Holiday Overlays
The Disney Parks are celebrating Halfway to the Holidays. As part of this summer celebration, holiday announcements are being made for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. A bulk of the announcements today were centered around the happenings at Walt Disney World Resort. However, the Disneyland Resort shared about the return of multiple holiday…
Photos: The First Day of Summer at Disneyland Resort
Sunday, June 21, 2026, was the first day of summer. It was an absolutely lovely June day. It was so beautiful that it seemed only appropriate to enjoy a day of walking around the parks and the Downtown Disney District with a camera and no agenda. Below are photos taken while walking around the parks…
A Fairy Conversation – Caption of the Week
Happy Saturday! As has become the routine in recent weeks, it is time for another Caption of the Week! Last week, the JAMMitors were goofing off at EPCOT for a fun Caption of the Week (which can be seen here). Each week, we post a photo, you post a caption, and then we tabulate the…
New Collectible Medallions Arrive at Disneyland for USA’s 250th Anniversary
On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will be celebrating its 250th anniversary. Disney is joining in the Semiquincentennial fun with its Disney Celebrates America initiative. This includes a 24-hour program, the arrival of Soarin’ Across America, and several other patriotic offerings. This includes food and merchandise. A new merchandise in the form…
A Father’s Day Walk Down Memory Lane at Disneyland! ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 22
Happy Father’s Day! In this special episode of Photoniks, hosts Mr. Daps and Clocky are joined by a very special guest—Mr. Daps’ own father, Chaz from Chaz Stories! To celebrate, Chaz brings a treasure trove of vintage Disneyland photos dating back nearly 50 years to his honeymoon in June 1979. Together, the trio takes a…
Reopening Date Revealed for Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean is an incredibly popular ride at Disneyland. At the beginning of May, it closed for a scheduled refurbishment. It did not have a reopening date. As the refurbishment has continued, fans have eagerly awaited the reopening of this attraction. When this would be was still unknown, though. This has changed, however.…
Disney Shares Behind-the-Scenes Video of ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Soundtrack
Another behind the scenes look at Disneyland Handcrafted has been released. This time, the focus is on the music and soundtrack featured in the documentary. Music adds to any film or documentary, and is often an important part of that story. In this behind-the-scenes featurette, Reynolds shares his creative process behind the music, exploring how…
Disneyland Grad Nite | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 15, 1961
On this day in 1961, the First Annual Disneyland Grad Nite Party took place from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM. The first year honorees numbered 8,500 from 33 high schools, making Grad Nite the largest graduation party in the U.S. Grads paid $6 to enjoy unlimited attractions, dancing, and entertainment from the King of Swing,…
GUIDE: Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite 2026
Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite is being offered on two nights this year, June 16 and 18th. Tickets are currently still available for this event that celebrates “the diversity that makes us unique.” This is a colorful night full of fun, music, characters, merchandise, and food! Disneyland Resort has shared what will be offered for…
Capturing the Magic Solo – Photography Tips for a Solo Day at Disneyland
Welcome back to Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff! This week, Mr. Daps is back from vacation and feeling completely refreshed and inspired to talk about one of his absolute favorite ways to experience the parks: heading in on a solo adventure with just a camera or a phone. Going to Disneyland by yourself…
Columbia | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 14, 1958
On this day in 1958, the Sailing Ship Columbia debuted at Disneyland as an expansion to the Rivers of America attractions. The three-masted windjammer was modeled after the real Columbia Rediviva (or “Freedom Reborn”). She was the first United States ship to circumnavigate the globe, starting in 1787, discovering the Columbia River in Oregon along…
Scrims Come Down From Around Astro Blasters at Disneyland
The Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters are scheduled to reopen on Friday, June 12, 2026. Ahead of the reopening, the scrims have come down from around the attraction. While walls are still up, they will soon be gone as well. The reveal shows a newly painted facade, giving the attraction a new look. While it previously…
Matterhorn Bobsleds Closing for Refurbishment in July
The Matterhorn Bobsleds are the newest attraction to be scheduled for a refurbishment. Disney has shown dedication to proactively planning closures of attractions for refurbishments. These closures give Disney time to polish attractions, provide needed maintenance that can’t be done overnight, and sometimes even improve efficiencies for attractions. The Matterhorn Bobsleds is generally refurbished every…
Walls and Scrims Come Down Around Buildings on Main Street, USA at Disneyland
For quite some time this spring, there have been walls and scrims surrounding the buildings on the Northwest end of Main Street, USA. These have, for the most part, hidden refurbishment work that has been happening on the block. There were a couple of times when the scrims were lowered due to high winds. This…
Caption of the Week: Luke, Leia, and Han
It’s Caption of the Week Day! This week, the photo is a fun one (we hope you think so, too). Each week, we post a photo, you post a caption, and then we tabulate the votes to determine which caption is the most popular and will remain the Caption of the Week for each individual…
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters Gets Reopening Date at Disneyland
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters has been closed for quite some time at The Happiest Place on Earth! This will soon be changing, it appears. According to the Disneyland website, the attraction at the entrance of Tomorrowland will be reopening next week. The calendar shows the attraction will be once again welcoming guests starting on Friday,…
Halloween Screams Returning to Disneyland for Halloween Time
Halloween Time returns to the Disneyland Resort on Friday, August 21, and continues through Saturday, October 31. With that, many guest favorite entertainment options return as well. One such entertainment option is the Halloween Screams Fireworks Spectacular. Halloween Screams was first introduced at Disneyland on September 25, 2009. It immediately became super popular with guests,…
Store Command Reopens at Disneyland After Refurbishment
Store Command is once again open at Disneyland. This comes after the store and the adjoining attraction have been closed for refurbishment. While the store is open again, the attraction is not. The reopened store now carries merchandise for Toy Story 5. This comes about a month and a half before the newest Toy Story…