Tag: Disneyland
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Sterling K. Brown | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 5, 1976
On this day in 1976, actor Sterling K. Brown was born. Marvel fans know him as N’Jobu from ‘Black Panther.’ For Disney, Brown can be heard in ‘Frozen II’ as the voice of Lieutenant Mattias. He also narrated the ‘One Day at Disney’ documentary series on Disney+. Hulu subscribers can watch Brown in ‘Paradise’ and…
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Monsanto Night Presents Walt Disney’s America on Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 3, 1976
On this day in 1976, the ‘Monsanto Night Presents Walt Disney’s America on Parade’ television special aired on local stations across the country. The program was hosted by comedy legend Red Skelton, who contributed humorous segments to the spectacle of the patriotic parade. America on Parade debuted the previous summer as an elaborate celebration of…
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Kelsie Whitmore Demonstrates the Power of Perserverance on Savannah Bananas Day at Disneyland
Last week, the Savannah Bananas and all fans of potassium descended upon the Disneyland Resort for Savannah Bananas Day. While pitcher Kelsie Whitmore was there to dazzle fans, just two years ago, she was close to walking away from the sport entirely. Now, she’s inspiring a whole new generation of athletes to follow their dreams…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Expanded Timeline to Debut During First Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
April 28, 2026, is the first Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite. It will also be the first chance that guests of the Disneyland Resort will have to experience the expanded timeline for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This will be just one day before the expanded timeline officially debuts at Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge. Guests who…
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Ticketing Details Released for Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite
Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite is returning to light up the nights of June 16 and 18, 2026, at The Happiest Place on Earth! This celebration of love will include plenty of entertainment offerings, characters, specialty food and beverage offerings, and merchandise! Today, the Disneyland Resort announced the ticketing details for this very special event.…
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Disneyland Honors 100-Year-Old Veteran During Patriotic Flag Retreat Ceremony
Every day at Disneyland, there is a beautiful patriotic moment that happens in Town Square. This is the patriotic Flag Retreat ceremony, where the stars and stripes are retired for the day until the rising of the new dawn. This ceremony sees the Disneyland Resort Security Honor Guard lowering the flag of the United States…
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Bananas, a Bunny, & D23 – GEEKS CORNER #809
Welcome to Geeks Corner! Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear geek out about the week’s Disney and positive stuff news with live viewers. This week, there are some exciting things to geek out about. This includes Savannah Bananas Day at Disneyland, D23 tickets going on sale, the 2026 class of Disney Legends, and the return of…
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Old Fashioned Easter Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 1, 1956
On this day in 1956, Disneyland held its first “Old Fashioned Easter Parade” down Main Street, U.S.A. The parade was intended to invoke the nostalgia of small-town America at the turn of the century. Director of Entertainment Tommy Walker organized a procession of antique vehicles from the Horseless Carriage Club. No Disney characters or prerecorded…
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Bobby Moynihan & Piper Curda Take a Spin in Newest Teacup Confessions
The voices of Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan can be heard in Pixar Animation Studios’ newest film, Hoppers. While this film is still in theaters, Curda and Moynihan made their way to the Disneyland Resort to film an episode of Teacup Confessions. This is a new series from the Disney Parks that is a new…
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Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin Closes for Refurbishment at Disneyland
Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin is closed at Disneyland for a refurbishment. Based on Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Mickey’s Toontown attraction takes guests on an adventure through the streets of Toontown on a runaway taxi cab. A sign in front of the attraction says “Roger & Jessica are out for a spin! Please visit other…
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Disneyland Resort’s Monorail Closes for Refurbishment
The Disneyland Resort Monorail has closed for a refurbishment. Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort on Monday, March 30, 2026, could see walls around many of the entrances to the Monorail in both the Downtown Disney District and Disneyland station in Tomorrowland. At the time of this writing, a reopening date for the Monorail has not…
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The Easter Bunny Returns to Disneyland’s Main Street, U.S.A.
The Easter Bunny has returned to Disneyland ahead of his big day. On Sunday, he could be found in Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A., near the Mad Hatter shop and parade gate. This has become an annual tradition at the Disneyland Resort. The Easter Bunner returns to The Happiest Place on Earth and meets…
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The Happiest Balloon on Earth | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 30, 2006
On this day in 2006, “The Happiest Balloon on Earth” began an 11-week tour across western North America in honor of the Disneyland Resort’s 50th anniversary. The Mickey Mouse-shaped hot air balloon was dressed in a golden ear hat for the occasion. It stood 98 feet tall, weighed 410 pounds, and was made up of…
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Disneyland Kids’ Amateur Dog Show | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 29, 1958
On this day in 1958, the Disneyland First Annual Kids’ Amateur Dog Show began at the park. Children aged 6 to 14 competed in various contests with their dogs. The ten categories included largest dog, prettiest dog, best trick, longest ears, and best costume. The two-day event resulted in the finalists getting to walk their…
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Food & No Wine ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 18
Welcome to Photoniks! The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is currently happening at the Disneyland Resort. In this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky take a look at several pictures of food and no wine at Disneyland. We hope you enjoy this take on looking at historic Disneyland photos. Join the conversation and share your own…
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GUIDE: Food and Beverages of Bluey’s Best Day Ever! at Disneyland
Bluey’s Best Day Ever! is now being offered daily in the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland. This celebration of all that is Bluey has opportunities to catch performances, play, dance, sing, enjoy other activities, shop, and of course, dine! A bulk of the Bluey-themed foods can be found at the Troubadour Tavern. These foods and beverages…
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Fans Go Bananas at Disneyland Resort For Savannah Bananas and Indianapolis Clowns
On Thursday, March 26, 2026, fans went bananas for two teams that visited The Happiest Place on Earth! This was for Savannah Bananas Day at the Disneyland Resort. This celebration of the Banana Ball Championship League featured the Savannah Bananas and Indianapolis Clowns, who performed, surprised, and, most importantly, made people smile with “The Greatest…
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Springtime 1964 at Disneyland ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 17
Welcome to Photoniks! On this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky take a look at several pictures from springtime 1964 at Disneyland. We hope you enjoy this take on looking at historic Disneyland photos. Join the conversation and share your own observations and perspectives about the photos shown in this episode of Photoniks! Share with us your favorite…
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Disneyland Railroad | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 27, 1999
On this day in 1999, the Disneyland Railroad marked two important milestones. Steam Engine No. 2, the E. P. Ripley, was rededicated at the park after being fully restored. The E. P. Ripley ran at Disneyland on opening day in 1955 and had been in service ever since. It was known as Walt Disney’s favorite…
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The Creation of ‘Bluey’s Best Day Ever!’
Bluey’s Best Day Ever! is now being offered daily in the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland. This celebration of all that is Bluey sees the Fantasyland Theatre transformed into the schoolyard of Bluey’s school. While guests visit, they can sing, dance, and play with Bluey, enjoy some fave foods, take photos, experience activities, and a whole…
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The Costumes of ‘Bluey’s Best Day Ever!’
Bluey’s Best Day Ever! has arrived at the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland. This celebration of all that is Bluey brings to life the theater in many new, immersive, and colorful ways. Throughout the day, Bluey, Bingo, performers, and a live band take to the stage to lead those in the audience through song, dance, and…
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Disney Parks Debut Teacup Confessions
Have you ever wondered what celebrities REALLY think about the Disney Parks? The Disney Parks have debuted a new series of videos where celebrities dish the tea from aboard the Mad Tea Party. Appropriately enough, the name of this series is Teacup Confessions. As celebrities dish about the Disney Parks, their current projects are also…
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Astro-Jets | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 24, 1956
On this day in 1956, the Astro-Jets first opened at Disneyland. They were an early version of the Astro Orbiter that can be found at multiple Disney parks. The Astro-Jets replaced the Court of Honor state flag planter at the back of Tomorrowland. The spinning “flat ride” was built by the German Kaspar Klaus Company.…
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Disney Shares Deep Dive On Divers of Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
Many different things happen to keep the Disney Parks magical on a daily basis for the guests who visit. There are cast members who can be seen operating attractions, performing, serving, and cleaning every day, to name a few things. Many people work behind the scenes to make sure that the magic is always working…