Tag: Disneyland
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Halloween Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland’s Disney Showcase on Main Street, USA
Halloween Time officially begins at the Disneyland Resort on August 21, 2026. However, Disney is helping fans prepare for this spirited season by getting Halloween merchandise on the shelves throughout the resort early. August 3rd saw a variety of different Halloween collections materializing throughout The Happiest Place on Earth! One of the shops that saw…
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Magical New Lampposts Installed in Disneyland’s Hub
New lampposts have been installed in Disneyland’s Hub. They come after they have been missing for quite some time (2 years, by our recollection). These new lampposts, which will be lighting up the Hub, have plenty of magical details to be found on them. These bring Tinker Bell and her Pixie Dust into the center…
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Wonderland – Caption of the Week
Happy Saturday! It’s that wonderful time of the week for another Caption of the Week photo! This week we are headed down to Wonderland. Specifically, this version of Wonderland comes from the day that Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams opened to the public on May 5, 2005. Before we get into that, though, take a…
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Whistlin’ Rick Storey Passes Away at 68
Rick Storey has passed away at the age of 68. The news was shared by Krazy Kirk and The Hillbillies, a band her performed with for many years at Disneyland and then Knott’s Berry Farm. Storey was known as “Whistlin’ Rick” because of his incredible whistling abilities. These were used in multiple performances through the…
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Disneyland’s Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition Reopening Date Revealed
The Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition is currently closed for refurbishment. Up until today, there wasn’t a known reopening date for this attraction. Now, the Disneyland website shows that this attraction will reopen in September. According to the attraction’s page, the exact opening date will be September 11, 2026. This, of course, could change as conditions and…
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A Celebration of Animation Art – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Among the delights of experiencing Disneyland in the 1990s was the possibility of seeing, and even meeting, many of the people who had created the happiest place on earth. From time to time, artists who had worked with Walt Disney at the studio and in Imagineering would appear for special anniversaries and events. On July…
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Indiana Jones Adventure to Close for Refurbishment in September
Indiana Jones Adventure will soon be closing for a refurbishment. The popular Adventureland attraction will be closing on September 8th for an undetermined amount of time. This is according to the refurbishment section of the Disneyland Resort calendar on the Disneyland website. What will be done during this refurbishment isn’t known. Daps Magic will keep…
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Mineral Hall | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 30, 1956
On this day in 1956, Mineral Hall opened in Frontierland at Disneyland. The combination free exhibit and gift shop was operated by the Black Light Corporation of America. Guests could see normal-looking rocks transform into fluorescent, glowing specimens under UV black lights. They could also purchase Disney-branded mineral samples to take home along with portable…
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Popcorn Refills Available for Magic Key Holders with King Arthur Carrousel Popcorn Bucket
Popcorn refills usually happen at Disneyland Resort for Magic Key Holders in January and February who purchase a special popcorn bucket. Now, Disneyland has announced that those Magic Key Holders who purchased the exclusive Magic Key King Arthur Carrousel popcorn bucket can enjoy popcorn refills for $2.25 now through August 17, 2026. The Magic Key…
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New Orleans Square | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 24, 1966
On this day in 1966, New Orleans Square opened at Disneyland. It was the park’s first new land and cost about $18 million to build – more than the Louisiana Purchase in 1803! The design of the three-acre plaza was meant to evoke the French Quarter of the 1850s. Opening day highlights were shopping, dining,…
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Third Shift Cast Members Celebrated at the Disneyland Resort
Cast Members at Disney Parks around the world work hard every day to create magical memories and experiences that will be unforgettable. They ensure that guests make memories to last a lifetime. Behind-the-scenes, third shift cast members maintain the magic, arriving for shifts after the last guest leaves for the day. Together, these cast members take on unique roles in polishing, priming, and prepping The Happiest Place on Earth to be in…
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Junior Autopia | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 23, 1956
On this day in 1956, the Junior Autopia debuted at Disneyland to share demand with the popular Autopia attraction. The idea of a highway driving seemed futuristic in this time before interstate highways. It was geared toward younger kids and was the first version to have a center guide rail. The cars were the same…
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Disneyland’s Plaza Inn Breakfast in the Park Closing Temporarily
Disneyland’s Plaza Inn is known for its fried chicken and other hearty meals served throughout the day, but it’s also home to the “Breakfast in the Park with Minnie and Friends.” It’s also the only location in either park at the Disneyland Resort that offers character dining. Reservations for Plaza Inn Character Dining always fill…
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Native American Scenes for Disneyland’s Rivers of America Get Updated
The Rivers of America have been getting some love at Disneyland. For those who ride aboard the Disneyland Railroad, the Mark Twain, or other local attractions, the Native American scenes have been updated with new outfits and props. This makes these scenes look vibrant and new. Previously, the shaman had already been updated. Now other…
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Walls Go Up as New Orleans Train Station Building is Rebuilt at Disneyland
For several years now, there have been walls up near the water tower at the New Orleans Square train station at Disneyland. This came after a fire in late 2022 that ultimately led to the radio house being demolished. Now, work is being done to rebuild the building at the station that, according to a…
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A History of Happiness: Celebrating Disneyland’s Milestone Birthdays Through the Years
This week, Disneyland celebrated its 71st birthday! While July 17th always brings a wave of nostalgia, it’s also the perfect time to look back at how the “Happiest Place on Earth” has celebrated its milestone birthdays through the decades. From a chaotic opening day in 1955 to the massive, globally synergized events of modern times,…
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The First Order – Caption of the Week
Happy Saturday! This week for the Caption of the Week, we are returning to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This time, we are going to a bygone era for Batuu. This is an era when Kylo Ren and the First Order could be seen on patrol around Black Spire Outpost. Sometimes, they were more intimidating than…
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Disneyland Celebrates 71st Birthday with Cavalcade (Multi-Cam Video)
On July 17, 2026, the Disneyland Resort celebrated its 71st birthday. This birthday celebration came as the Disneyland Resort continued its 70th anniversary celebration that began the year before. To celebrate this milestone, a birthday (or anniversary) cavalcade was offered at 1:30 PM. Before the cavalcade began, fans began to line up along the spots…
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Special Birthday Drink Announced for Oga’s Cantina at Disneyland
Today is Disneyland’s 71st birthday. 71 years ago today, Walt Disney welcomed people to “this happy place.” This year, Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is joining the celebration with a special drink offering. It was shared on Disney Eats this morning. Take a look at this limited-time offering below: Celebrate another spin around…
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Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 17, 2001
On this day in 2001, on the 46th anniversary of Disneyland, “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln: The Journey to Gettysburg” was dedicated. The Mr. Lincoln Audio Animatronic was modernized from the ground up for the new show. The storyline was changed to focus on the Civil War. Guests wore binaural “3-D” headphones and followed the…
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Anaheim Resident Ticket Offer Goes on Sale Today!
The Anaheim Resident Ticket offer is now available for purchase by Anaheim residents. This ticket allows Anaheim residents to get tickets for as low as $71 per day. Child tickets (ages 3-9) can be purchased for $50 per day. These tickets allow for a visit between July 20 and October 8, 2026. This ticket allows…
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Disney Villains | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 15, 1991
On this day in 1991, Disneyland’s Fantasyland turned sinister when the Disney Villains shop debuted. Its location behind Sleeping Beauty Castle has held many shops over the years, starting with Merlin’s Magic Shop (similar to today!). Disney Villains took over with wickedly delightful decor and character meet and greets, paying homage to Maleficent and other…
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Disneyland Resort Opens Gates to Evening Ticket Holders for First Time
On Sunday, July 12, 2026, the Disneyland Resort allowed guests to enter with evening tickets for the first time. The tickets sold out fairly quickly and allow guests to enter either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure five hours before closing. This meant that on Sunday night, that evening ticket holders could enter Disney California Adventure…
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Tribute Concert Announced for Former Disneyland Ragtime Piano Player Johnny Hodges
A tribute concert has been announced for former Disneyland ragtime piano player Johnny Hodges, who tragically passed away on July 2, 2026. He was 82. The concert is being performed by another former Disneyland ragtime piano player, Jonny May, who was also a pupil of Johnny Hodges. Jonny May has also started a fundraiser to…