Disneyland is rejecting modernity and embracing tradition, at least as far as Star Wars is concerned. According to the Los Angeles Times, characters from the original trilogy will start wandering Galaxy's Edge, and John Williams' score will replace the ambient spaceport noises piped throughout the land. So it's 'til the spires to immersive worldbuilding, bright suns to getting selfies with your favorite guys from childhood.
A retired Navy admiral who oversaw the construction of Disneyland and helped Walt Disney build what many regarded as a fool's folly emerges as the unsung hero of a new documentary film about the birth of the Anaheim theme park. The new Disneyland Handcrafted documentary by filmmaker Leslie Iwerks on the one-year blitz to create the first Disney theme park will debut Jan. 22 on YouTube and the Disney+ streaming service.
Previously, guests staying at the Disneyland Hotel, Grand Californian Hotel or Pixar Place could enter a park 30 minutes early, offering a way to experience Disneyland's most popular attractions with little or no wait before the crowds descended when the park officially opened. It was one of the most beloved aspects of staying on property, and a justification to many to pay the resort's premium hotel rates when there are so many nearby hotels that are significantly less expensive.
I started dancing when I was three years old, after asking my mom for ballet lessons as we walked past a studio. From then on, all I wanted to do was dance. That love eventually led me somewhere I, as an introvert, never expected: Hong Kong Disneyland. It started in 2017, when Hong Kong Disneyland held an audition at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore, where I was studying for my diploma in dance.
But the queue that's boasting the longest wait this year isn't for a thrill ride, it's for a cookie. Parkgoers looking to get their hands on a gingerbread cookie - described by fans as buttery-soft, perfectly spiced and not overly sweet - in the shape of Disney's iconic rodent character, are facing waits up to 11 hours. For years, the famed holiday treat has been difficult to secure, selling out quickly in the park.
Jon Alan Hale said he was eager to try out the Radiator Springs Racers ride at Disney California Adventure after undergoing gastric bypass and knee replacement surgeries in 2010 and 2011. He said he quickly found himself hooked on the ride, which debuted in 2012, and began tracking his races in a notebook, jotting down his car's color, lane and whether he wins or loses.
Disneyland's 70th anniversary celebration will continue into August of next year, and the resort will have some new party guests come March. That's when Bluey and her sister Bingo from the popular Australian animated series will land in Anaheim. The stars of "Bluey" were first tipped to start appearing in Disney parks back in 2024, and will take over Disneyland's Fantasyland Theatre beginning March 22. The experience, dubbed, "Bluey's Best Day Ever!," is expected to marry games with musical show moments.
A trip to Disneyland is on plenty of travelers' bucket lists, especially for theme park fans and families looking to soak up the magic of Walt Disney's original park. While there are plenty of hotels in Anaheim that fit most budgets, the best options offer guests comfortable, family-friendly accommodations; easy access to the theme parks and the Downtown Disney District; plus sprinkles of pixie dust throughout your stay.
There's an easy and economical way to visit the happiest place on Earth. That's thanks to little-known buses in the Los Angeles area that bring theme park lovers right to the home of the Magic Kingdom, reports SFGate. Both the Los Angeles Metro and the Orange County Transit Authority run a network of linked buses between both downtown Los Angeles and Disneyland Resort as well as within Orange County and the house of mouse, according to Disney.
But for Southern California locals and tourists alike, there is another way. It's possible to get from Los Angeles to Disneyland for just $1.75 per person, or $3.50 round-trip - if you've got the time. One LA County bus transit route, the Metro 460, travels nearly directly from downtown Los Angeles to Disneyland daily, with only five stops in between (and one of those stops is Knott's Berry Farm).
The on-again and off-again sale of Disneyland Magic Keys is back again after the recent price hike of the most expensive annual passes as the Anaheim theme park prepares for the Christmas holiday season. The two most expensive tiers Inspire and Believe will go on sale Nov. 4 no earlier than 9 a.m. Pacific Time. Disneyland paused sales of the Inspire and Believe Keys in July. The two least expensive tiers of Magic Key annual passes Imagine and Enchant have been available since August.
Concept art shows the tower with a shingled turret will be located between the Patchwork Quilt and Toad Hall along the banks of the attraction. A miniature boat reminiscent of the one used by Rapunzel and Flynn Rider in the famous lantern scene in Tangled will be docked nearby in the water beneath a Casey Jr. Circus Train trellis bridge.
If you're wondering how to maximize your time at Disneyland while sticking to a budget, we have some tips. The first tip from guide Carrie Hoener, who is a member of the free consultation service called PlanDisney, says to start the day early. Instead of paying for faster line access, the Disneyland app is going to be your best friend throughout the day. That's where you can see wait times for rides.
The Jungle Cruise boat ride that debuted in 1955 at Disneyland has seen the script used by the skippers change and evolve over the decades to introduce jokes about angry hippos, leaping tigers and the backside of water as the attraction has been updated and refreshed. Jungle Cruise skippers memorize hundreds of corny dad jokes for use in the Disneyland attraction spiel, according to The Happiest Story on Earth special on ABC's 20/20 newsmagazine TV show.
Disneyland will close eight attractions for seasonal refurbishments as the Anaheim theme park resort enters the heart of the Halloween season that has become one of the most popular times of the year. It's a Small World, King Arthur Carrousel, Goofy's Sky School, Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes, Sailing Ship Columbia, Mickey's PhilharMagic, Pixie Hollow and Fantasmic will temporarily close in October as part of the standard refurbishment schedule at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. ALSO SEE: Disneyland delays reopening of Napa Rose until early 2026
Imagineer Wyatt Winter shared that the castle drawbridge, which is permanently lowered to allow guests to walk into Fantasyland, isn't just for show. "As we were preparing for this panel, we actually reached out to Disneyland partners and asked them about it," Winter said. "And they were willing to lift up some of the rails and test it and show us today that it still works and functions, if you wanted to."
1. Recently, Disney invited me to see the Star View Station, a members-only lounge for Disney Vacation Club, smack dab in the middle of Tomorrowland at Disneyland in California. It's hidden in plain sight, and a welcome respite complete with cozy chairs, retro futuristic theming, Disney antiques, and a kids' area. It also had complimentary beverages, which you could take out onto their exclusive balcony overlooking Tomorrowland.
The D23 fan event featuring updates on new lands and attractions coming to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will return to Anaheim in 2026 along with exhibits, panels, presentations and shopping tied to all things Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars. D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will return to Anaheim in 2026 on Aug. 13-16. Houma Atsushi dresses as the Partners statues that stands in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland during the D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA, on Friday, Aug 23, 2019.
I am so grateful that Disney continues to allow us to see ourselves through these Disney princesses," said Auli'i Cravalho, the voice of Moana. "And so, I hope you find the princess that resonates the most with you.
The allure is undeniable: The gleaming blue lagoon, sparkling in the sunshine, holds 9 million gallons of water, with vibrantly colored sea life just below the surface. Vivid yellow submarines glide across, halfway submerged, disappearing into a yawning cave covered by a churning waterfall. Above, the Disneyland Monorail glides overhead into the Tomorrowland station. It's one of the park's most gentle and relaxing rides, especially if you choose the hidden way to experience it.
Guests are allowed to bring food and beverages into Disneyland as long as they notify security before entry. Restrictions include no glass containers and no foods requiring heating.
We decided that the best way to celebrate Michael Phelps' Olympic victory visit to Disneyland was to build him an Olympic size swimming pool right on Main Street U.S.A., a pool that had to be constructed and filled in a mere 36 hours.
Disneyland has become part of the fabric of Southern California, a landmark as recognizable to our region as beaches and palm trees, with an estimated 17 million people visiting annually.
