Tag: Disneyland
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Souvenir Guidebook and Disneyland Today – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
If you read this column last year, you may recall we explored the 1992 Disneyland Souvenir Guide, which weighed in at a hefty 32 pages. This month, we will be looking at the 1993 Souvenir Guidebook. The addition of “book” to the guide was most appropriate, as it had expanded to no less than 36…
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Plaza de la Familia at Disneyland Resort Celebrates Everlasting Love and Familial Bonds
Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure continues through November 2, 2023. During this special time, there are plenty of ways to commemorate everlasting love and familial bonds with culturally rich experiences inspired by the Mexican traditions of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Recently, Mr. Daps stopped by Disney California…
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5 Can’t Miss Halloween Experiences at the Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time is being celebrated in full force at the Disneyland Resort. During this spooky time of year, there are plenty of different experiences to be enjoyed throughout the Disneyland Resort. This includes some incredible foods, entertainment, and of course attractions! While there are plenty of different experiences to be had during the Halloween Time…
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Artist and Voice of Mickey Mouse, Bret Iwan, Signs Artwork and Charms Guests at Disneyland
On Sunday, September 24, 2023, artist and voice of Mickey Mouse Bret Iwan could be found at Disneyland signing his artwork at Disneyana on Main Street, USA. The event allowed guests the chance to meet this magical man and also get artwork signed that they purchased that day, which he had designed. On hand for…
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Wakanda Been There Series Mug From Starbucks Now at Disneyland Resort
The Been There Series mugs made by Starbucks at the Disneyland Resort have been a fun series of souvenirs to collect for fans since first appearing in 2015. The first Starbucks mug released at the Disneyland Resort was the Disneyland version of the mug. Recently, a new version of the Disneyland Been There Series Starbucks…
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Two Concert Orchestrions Provide Unique Halloween Music at Disneyland
At Disneyland, there are many different entertainment offerings to enjoy during different seasons. Halloween Time is no different. For guests wandering through the Candy Palace on Main Street, USA, or in Frontierland, two concert orchestrions provide a very different approach to Halloween music. On Main Street, USA at the Candy Palace, the orchestrion is made…
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GEEK EATS: New Delights on the Menu at River Belle Terrace, Cafe Orleans, and Carnation Cafe
The Disney Parks Blog announced on Tuesday that there are some new taste sensations on the menu at three of Disneyland’s table service restaurants, River Belle Terrace, Cafe Orleans, and Carnation Cafe. These new dishes and beverages are available as of September 12, 2023, so make your way over now if you’d like to sample…
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Take a Look at the Foods and Merchandise Found at Disneyland Resort’s Plaza de la Familia and Halloween Time
Two annual fall traditions have returned to the Disneyland Resort. Plaza de la Family and Halloween Time have both returned to The Happiest Place on Earth. With each of these offerings are plenty of magical things to experience throughout the autumnal season. This includes the return of Halloween Screams, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and Guardians of…
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Photos/Video: General Hera Syndulla and Chopper Arrive at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
On Friday, September 8, 2023, General Hera Syndulla made her first appearance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. With her, the fiesty droid named Chopper. The duo departed the Ghost to take a stroll around Black Spire Outpost on Batuu. About one hundred people waited in the area they hoped where the two would…
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General Syndulla Arrives at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Recently Ahsoka Tano landed on Batuu and has been seen at Black Spire Outpost at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Her arrival came as the Ahsoka series arrived on Disney+. Today Disney announced that another character from Ahsoka has arrived at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. In a video released on social media, it was announced…
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How Tiana’s Palace Infuses Authentic New Orleans Flavor into Its Menu and More
Inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Princess and the Frog, Tiana’s Palace is now open at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, where each dish is served the way good food should be—with love! Not only that, but the quick-service restaurant’s menu utilizes ingredients that are sourced directly from New Orleans or Louisiana whenever possible. For…
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Tiana’s Palace Brings Folks Together With Good Food and a Charming Environment
In The Princess and the Frog, Tiana’s father says “You know the thing about good food? It brings folks together from all walks of life. It warms them right up and it puts little smiles on their faces. And when I open up my own restaurant, I tell you, people are gonna line up for…
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Adventureland Treehouse inspired by Walt Disney’s Swiss Family Robinson Opening at Disneyland This Fall
The Adventureland Treehouse inspired by Walt Disney’s Swiss Family Robinson will be opening later this fall. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Disneyland Resort, along with several other announcements including the opening of San Fransokyo Square, the opening of Tiana’s Palace, and also the arrival of new nighttime entertainment on the Rivers of…
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“The Heartbeat of New Orleans – A Living Mural” Coming to Rivers of America at Disneyland
A new nighttime offering is coming to the Disneyland Resort in the near future. Currently, Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band can be seen jazzing up the Rivers of America on select evenings. Soon, a new offering will be bringing new magic to the Rivers of America. The Heartbeat of New Orleans – A Living…
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Tiana’s Palace is the Place to Be as it Opens at Disneyland
Tiana’s Palace is now open at Disneyland in New Orleans Square. If today is any indication, this is the new hot spot not just in New Orleans Square, but at Disneyland! On the morning of September 7, 2023, the newest dining location at the Disneyland Resort officially opened to guests. This came after a special…
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Dapper Dans Bring Halloween Magic Through Barbershop Music to Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time has returned to the Disneyland Resort, and with it comes Halloween music! One of the best groups to watch perform Halloween music is the Dapper Dans! They perform up and down Main Street, USA throughout the day and bring the magic of the Halloween time to life with their barbershop quarter harmonies. The…
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Jack Skellington is Back at Disneyland as “Halloween Screams” Returns
Jack Skellington must really enjoy Disneyland during the Halloween season. Not only does he get to deck the halls of the Haunted Mansion and transform it into Haunted Mansion Holiday, he also gets to host the nighttime spectacular, Halloween Screams. On Friday, despite some iffy weather, this show returned to the skies above Disneyland to…
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Wondrous Journeys Lights Up the Skies Over Disneyland One Last Time as Summer Draws to a Close
On Thursday August 31, 2023, the skies above Disneyland came to life as Wondrous Journeys celebrates 100 years of Disney animation and storytelling for the last time this summer. Fans began link me up to see the fireworks spectacular in the late afternoon in hopes of getting a great spot. Wondrous Journeys debuted at Disneyland…
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Haunted Mansion Holiday Opens at Disneyland and Reveals 2023 Gingerbread House
An annual tradition at Disneyland Resort has continued this year. This tradition comes in the form of gingerbread and can be found in Haunted Mansion Holiday. Every year, a massive gingerbread house is build in the ballroom scene of Haunted Mansion. Through the years there have been many different creative iterations of this gingerbread house.…
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Mickey Mouse and Friends Debut New Halloween Costumes on Main Street, USA at Disneyland!
On September 1, 2023, Halloween Time began its 2023 season at the Disneyland Resort. There are a lot of different ways to celebrate the season around the Disneyland Resort. One recent tradition that has become quite popular is getting photos with Mickey Mouse and friends in their new Halloween costumes each year. As Disneyland opened…
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Complimentary Magic Key-Themed MagicBand+ Available for Magic Key Holders
Available now and while supplies last, Disneyland Resort Magic Key are eligible to receive a complimentary Magic Key-themed MagicBand+ with any purchase at select Disneyland Resort locations. In addition to sporting your Magic Key pride, the specially designed Magic Key-themed MagicBand+ features a custom light-up theme. With a MagicBand+, you can unlock the magic to…
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Work Continues on Adventureland Treehouse at Disneyland
The Adventureland Treehouse continues to see progress being made in Adventureland at Disneyland. Inspired by the story of the Swiss Family Robinson, this is the ultimate treehouse. If you are anything like this humble reporter, it is a place that would be a dream to stay in overnight! For many months, scaffolding and scrims could…
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No Longer Banking on Main Street – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Last month’s article was all about an auspicious early July opening (Aladdin’s Oasis, if you missed it). This month’s is all about a quiet closure that took place near the end of July. One of Main Street’s older tenants, in continuous operation since 1955 in fact, closed its doors for the last time on July…
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Collectible Cards Coming for Magic Key Holders at Disneyland
Disneyland is constantly looking to offer perks and other surprises for their Magic Key Holders, and another opportunity is coming very soon. The Disneyland Magic Key Instagram account shared news that a new series of 4 collectible trading cards featuring iconic characters from the Haunted Mansion is about to materialize. The cards will also feature…