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Disney's Longest-Serving Cast Member Shares Tales of 62 Years at Disneyland, Lunch With Walt Disney
Disneyland honors their longest standing cast member and firefighter by sharing stories of his experiences of a long career at Disney.
Travel | Travel
32 Disneyland Secrets & Facts You Might Not Know - Go Travel California
Delve deeper into the attractions, characters, and facades than you ever imagined with these Disneyland secrets & facts you might not know.
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Breakfast at the Coffee Shop
A recent undated 1960s batch of slides yielded this shot of the Disneyland Hotel. In an example of not-so-great planning, the sign had to read “Hotel Disneyland” because of the location of the elevator.
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Wild Disneyland beatdown by mob of moms caught on shocking video
Video footage posted on Instagram captures a mob of moms pounding another woman at Disneyland as young children looked on in puzzlement at the famed California theme park.
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They lived inside Disneyland. Their house is still at the park today.
Owen and Dolly Pope lived full-time at Disneyland from 1955 to 1971, taking care of the park's livestock. Their house is still on the property today.
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Long Lost Disneyland Landmark Rediscovered
The Monsanto House of the Future lasted from 1957 to 1967 at Tomorrowland in Disneyland, but you can see it again this weekend.
News | The News
Disney’s Jungle Cruise Closed Indefinitely Following On-Ride Incident
A legendary Disneyland theme park attraction has been closed indefinitely following a troubling accident involving dozens of guests.
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YOU Can Own a Piece of Disney History...But There's a Catch
You could get some incredible Disney collectibles -- here's what you need to know.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
There’s an abandoned theme park just down the road from Disneyland
Knott’s Berry Farm’s Jungle Island lasted just under 20 years before being shut down — but it was never demolished.
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
How Disney’s Futuristic Monorail Became a Relic of the Past
The iconic Disney monorail was born in the 1950s and has been running ever since—first in Disneyland, then Disney World, and finally Tokyo Disney. But it hasn't branched out beyond the parks.
Politics | Gender Insanity
Dude in a dress welcomes little girls into Disney’s Enchanted Chamber
Disney now has Fairy Godmother's "apprentices."
Pets & Animals | Animals
Beloved Disney Cat Passes Away
Disneyland Resort is home to nearly 200 feral cats, and Guests love them. Sadly, we have learned that one of the cats has passed away.
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
DISNEYLAND: How the Anaheim theme park changed from 1956 to 1959
In honor of the park’s anniversary, this story is the second part of a seven-part series looking at how Disneyland has changed decade by decade. This part deals with the many changes and addi…
Travel | Travel ideas
Disney Travel Agent Shares Common Mistakes Made at Theme Parks
A Disney travel agent says travelers visiting the theme parks aren't prepared for new tech, miss dining reservations, and don't use virtual queues.
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
Appreciation: How the ‘worst’ artist Walt Disney ever hired shaped Disneyland forever
Rolly Crump, who has died at 93, helped create three of Disneyland’s most beloved attractions: It’s a Small World, Haunted Mansion and the Enchanted Tiki Room.
Politics | Woke Insanity
Disneyland Removes 'Song of the South' Tune ‘Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah’ from Parade
The iconic song Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" has been removed from Disneyland's Magic Happens parade, presumably for its Song of the South origins.
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30 Fascinating Photos of Disneyland From the Early 1960s
Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California. Opened in 1955, it was the first theme park opened by The Walt Disney Company and the onl...
Politics | Woke Insanity
OK, This Is Getting Serious: Disney's Magic Kingdom Removes ‘Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah’ From Park's Playlist
Disney's self-immolation continues.
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
4 Signs That Disney Parks Are in a Lot More Trouble Than People Think
The value of a Disney Parks vacation is getting worse, and there are concerning signs that things won't improve for many years.
Miscellaneous | Fun Stuff
This San Francisco museum holds secrets to Disneyland
The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco has insider knowledge of the happiest place on earth that even die-hard theme park fans likely missed.
News | The News
Disney closes iconic 33-year-old theme park ride that it now calls racist
Fans of the iconic Disney theme park ride Splash Mountain have a little over a month to take one last ride. Disney will close Splash Mountain permanently on January 23 because, the company says, it promotes "racial stereotypes." The ride, which opened in
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The failed Disneyland Park successor that beer helped kill
St. Louis wanted Disney for its downtown project Riverfront Square. What they got was a mess.
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Hilariously Tiny Piece Of Cake Goes Viral As Disneyland Parkgoers Talk Penny Pinching
Disneyland went viral for its food... and not in a good way.
Miscellaneous | Main Street U.S.A.
Disneyland’s new Main Street tour brings you inside Walt Disney’s personal apartment
It’s the holy grail of Disney experiences.
Recipes | Desserts
Disney’s Three-Ingredient Dole Whip Recipe Is Surprisingly Easy to Make at Home
The recipe for Disney World's highly sought after Dole Whip is surprisingly simple.
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
Do you remember these phased out Disneyland rides and attractions?
The Disneyland magic seems to stand the test of time even though the park has undergone several renovations since its opening on July 17, 1955. During those times, some fan-favorite rides and attractions got a facelift or were cut by the big mouse himself
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9 real-life destinations that inspired Disneyland - The Points Guy
Walt Disney loved to travel — and many of those travels inspired the design of and attractions at Disneyland. Here are 9 destinations you can still visit today.
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Disneyland honors Marine who died during 2021 Kabul attack
Marine Lance Cpl. Dylan Merola, who was killed during the 2021 Afghanistan exit, was honored during the Disneyland Resort Flag Retreat Ceremony.
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Disney princess surprises Texas family by speaking to 11-year-old in sign language | wqad.com
The heartwarming video has more than 2 million views on TikTok.
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Disneyland in 1968 Through Fascinating Color Photos
Disneyland is an amusement park in Anaheim, California, which opened in 1955. It is the only one designed and built under the direct supervi...
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See What 5 Classic Theme Park Rides Look Like With the Lights On
Dark rides like Space Mountain are a lot less magical in full lighting.
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One-of-a-kind Disneyland items going up for sale in historic auction
A massive lot of Disneyland history and memorabilia will be available for auction for the first time.
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Kardashians ride Disneyland attractions by themselves as furious fans wait
A viral TikTok video showing the Kardashians riding the Mad Tea Party surrounded by 15 empty teacups sparks social media outrage.
News | The News
Disney no longer saying 'boys and girls' in park greetings to promote gender inclusion
Disney is working to take out "boys and girls" in recorded park greetings in the company's push to promote gender inclusion.
Travel | Travel
It's Now Cheaper To Travel To Disneyland In Paris Rather Than California
According to a recent report, it's now cheaper for Californians to visit Disneyland in Paris than it is to visit the theme park's California location. The report from KGPE shows that a trip to Disneyland in Anaheim is now almost twice as expensive as traveling to Disney in Marne le Vallee, France.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
Ways You've Been Fooled At Walt Disney World & Disneyland
If you think about it, Disney is amazingly good at fooling people. Sometimes it’s for good, like when they want to enhance our experience in a park, and sometimes it’s…
Miscellaneous | New Orleans Square
A history of Blue Bayou, Disneyland's most popular and perennially booked restaurant
Getting into this history-making eatery requires an entire strategy.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Pirates of the Caribbean Original 1967 Version (Full Ride)
Video of the Pirates of the Caribbean Ride at Disneyland as it was in 1967
Miscellaneous | Fantasyland
Yesterland: Fantasyland Theater / Mickey Mouse Club Theater
There’s a traditional movie theater in Yesterland. It’s not a 3-D theater—although it used to be one when it had a different name. It’s an opportunity to see Disney animation projected onto a real movie screen—films you might otherwise only see on your fuzzy television, after waiting years until they’re broadcast again.
Travel | Travel
Disney Officially Kills FastPass, Will Charge Extra to Use the New "Lightning Lane"
Disney will begin charging guests to use FastPass lines this fall, when it rebrands the beloved perk as Lightning Lane.
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
11 Attractions From Disneyland's Opening Day | Mental Floss
Many of these rides from Disneyland's grand opening in 1955 are still staples of the California theme park today.
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
The Oldest Disneyland Rides from 1955 to Today
Stacker compiled a list of every Disneyland attraction open in the park as of 2021 using real-time data from Touring Plans.
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Hopeful Disneyland fans wait for hours to get a ticket. ‘Anxiety is through the roof’
Disneyland launched its ticket and reservation system Thursday for the park’s reopening and hopeful park goers are waiting for hours to get their tickets.
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Disneyland will reopen on April 30th, for California residents only
One year after Disney shut its doors indefinitely, laying off tens of thousands of staff, Disneyland will reopen on April 30th, the company announced. Masks will be required, and only California residents can attend for now.
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Disneyland cancels annual passholder program
Disneyland will start issuing prorated refunds to annual passholders starting on Thursday, Jan. 14, according to Disney officials.
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
The 10 most expensive Disneyland items in auction featuring 800 theme park collectibles
Van Eaton Galleries in Sherman Oaks will hold the ‘Walt Disney: The Man, the Studio and the Parks’ virtual auction on Saturday, Dec. 5.
Miscellaneous | Tomorrowland
Yesterland: Coca-Cola Tomorrowland Terrace
What’s that futuristic, white planter doing? It’s rising! There’s a bandshell under that planter, with a rock band playing on it. The planter is now on the roof of the bandshell. Cool!
History | History
Wednesday in the (not so) Wild West
This undated 1950’s image shows early Disneyland. Looks like the bad guys and the good guys are exchanging stories in Frontierland (I see Bl...
Travel | Travel Tips
15 Disneyland Secrets You Probably Didn’t Know | Travel + Leisure
From surprising facts about your favorite attractions to little-known construction tricks, these Disneyland secrets will surely enhance your park experience.
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Layoffs, A Halloween Surprise, And Changes To Disney’s Most Popular Attraction
Disney layoffs hit performers and entertainment, Universal debuts surprise Beetlejuice Halloween Horror Nights house, and Rise of the Resistance changes process.
Recipes | Recipes
Disneyland's Snickerdoodle Cookies
Disneyland knows all about good food and these cookies are no exception! Now you can make their yummy baked goods right in your own home!
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Disneyland layoffs include 2,800 restaurant workers, food cart vendors and Club 33 staff – Orange County Register
Disney has notified Workers United Local 50 that the union’s Disneyland and Disney California Adventure employees will absorb one in ten of the 28,000 layoffs coming to the Disney Parks, Ente…
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Disney's Bob Iger leaves California coronavirus task force as parks remain idle
His abrupt departure comes as Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in Anaheim sit idle while they wait for reopening guidelines from the state.
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
Marc Davis: The Imagineer Who Crafted Modern Disney Parks
The work of legendary Imagineer Marc Davis is still felt at Disney theme parks to this day.
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
Early designs for Disneyland's monorail show how different the popular attraction could have looked
"The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky" shows rare concept art and designs of the popular mode of transportation inside the parks.
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Disney theme parks facing 'lost year' of revenue in 2021, analysts predict
It might be a long road to recovery for theme parks.
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Gov. Newsom comments on reopening of California theme parks: 'Making progress'
Things may be looking up for California amusement parks.
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#DisneyMagicMoments – Cooking Up the Magic with a Yummy Recipe to Kick off Waffle Week! | Disney Parks Blog
That’s right – today marks the first day of WAFFLE WEEK! And to help you kick off this special week, I’m sharing a yummy waffle recipe from one of our past cookbooks: Delicious Disney Sweet Treats. This chocolate waffle recipe features espresso
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How Disneyland could reopen under California’s 4-tier plan
Would you return to Disneyland if you couldn’t go on Rise of the Resistance, Space Mountain, Fantasyland dark rides and other indoor attractions?
Travel | Travel
Eating Our Way Through 65 Years of Disney Theme Parks
The ever-evolving, always-enticing food stands and eateries at Disney theme parks have become can’t-miss stops—offering everything from fully immersive experiences to high-end dishes prepared by world-renowned chefs. But it hasn’t always been that way.
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
10 most expensive Disneyland items sold at auction featuring 1,100 theme park collectibles
Van Eaton Galleries in Sherman Oaks held the Disneyland 65th anniversary auction on Aug. 15 and 16.
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7 Disney landmarks inspired by places around the world
Walt Disney's travels, most notably to Denmark's Tivoli Gardens and Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle, had a direct influence on Disneyland's aesthetic.
Science & Technology | Tech
Virtual Disneyland? Someone is remaking rides in Dreams on PSVR | VentureBeat
Dreams’ PSVR support is resulting in re-creations of Disneyland rides like Space Mountain and Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye.
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Celebrate Disneyland’s 65th Birthday Virtually
Check out Virtual Community Day | Disneyland’s 65th Anniversary Special at #DoStuffAtHome in on July 17, 2020 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.
Food & Drink | Sandwiches
Blue Bayou's Monte Cristo - D23
Of all the delectable offerings served at the restaurant during the last four decades, the most popular item by far is the Blue Bayou Monte Cristo Sandwich.
In the fall 2009 issue of Disney twenty-three, Disney Archivists Becky Cline paid a friendly vis
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See Disneyland as You’ve Never Seen It Before: Completely Empty
Disneyland in California has been closed for over a month due to coronavirus, and this video shows the park's eerie, empty attractions.
Recipes | Recipes
Cooking Up The Magic at Home: Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day with a Grilled Cheese Sandwich from Toy Story Land |
In anticipation for National Grilled Cheese Day tomorrow, April 12, we’re sharing a delicious grilled three-cheese sandwich recipe TODAY (a day dubbed by our Disney Parks Blog Team as “Grilled Cheese Eve")!
Recipes | Recipes
How do you make Dole Whip from Disneyland? Disney just shared the recipe - Deseret News
How do you make frozen dole whip? Here’s an idea
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Take a Virtual Tour of Space Mountain and Other Famous Disney World and Disneyland Rides
Disneyland and Walt Disney World may be closed, but you can still experience Disney magic at home with a virtual ride tour.
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Craving Mickey Beignets? This Disney Recipe is Perfect! | Inside the Magic
Mickey shaped beignets recipe and how to eat them.
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Disney’s U.S. Parks Will Be Closed Indefinitely
After an initial decision to remain open, Disneyland announced that its Southern California parks and resorts will close for coronavirus beginning on Monday, March 16.
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How To Make Disney Parks' Desserts At Home To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Any Disney lover can vouch that the treats at the Disney parks are delicious AF. Even when you're not at "The Happiest Place on Earth," you're probably daydreaming about Dole Whip, the massive Kitchen Sink Sundae, and Mickey-shaped beignets covered…
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Disneyland to donate excess food to a food bank during coronavirus closure
Disneyland will be closed the rest of the month due to coronavirus fears — but officials aren't letting food go to waste.
News | The News
Disneyland Closes for Only Fourth Time in History Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The parks previously closed down in the wake of the JFK assassination, the Northridge earthquake, and 9/11, but this will represent their longest closure in history.
Travel | Travel
41 Insane Facts You Definitely Don't Know About Disneyland
From details about the park's history to downright crazy things you never knew, these are the wildest facts all Disneyland-lovers should know.
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14 vintage photos of Disneyland behind the scenes that will make you see the theme park in a whole new light
In the '60s, some photographers got behind-the-scenes looks at the California theme park, and captured their experiences through film.
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
Disneyland’s First-Ever Customer Has Been Using His Lifetime Ticket Every Year Since 1955
There are so many things in life that bring joy to us humans and various amusement parks can sure be taken into the list of those little simple pleasures this world has to offer. Just think about the utopia of it - you get to walk around the fantasy world
Travel | Travel
16 Delightfully Spooky Facts About the Haunted Mansion Rides at Disney!
The Haunted Mansion in both Disney World and Disneyland is a classic park staple. The ride, which is turning 50 this year (it opened in August 1969), is one of
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Disney Calls Heiress’s Pay Criticism a ‘Gross and Unfair Exaggeration’
Walt Disney’s grandniece Abigail Disney had said she was “livid” about the company’s pay practices after a visit to Disneyland last year.
Entertainment | Star Wars
Take EW's epic tour of 'Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge' at Disney's theme parks
We've been there. We've been to the galaxy far, far away. Now we've returned to tell the tale. Last week,…
Entertainment | Star Wars
Ultimate Star Wars Land Guide: Here's What is Coming to New 2019 Land
Star Wars Land is the biggest addition to Disneyland and Walt Disney World ever. This fantastic new Disney land will immerse you completely in the Star Wars universe. In our Star Wars Land guide we dive into every aspect of the new expansion.
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These Vintage Disneyland Photos Will Let You See the Park Through Walt's Eyes | Travel Leisure
You can’t build a time machine to visit Disneyland’s opening day, but "Walt Disney’s Disneyland," the new Taschen book by Chris Nichols, details
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The Urban Legend About Scattering Human Ashes at Disney Is True, and It's Worse Than We Thought
For at least 11 years, an unnerving story has made the rounds on Disney fan blogs: people regularly scatter the ashes of loved ones at Disneyland and Disney World. Well, today, the Wall Street Journal has confirmed the urban legend. And we’re not talkin
Miscellaneous | Fantasyland
A Handy Disney Fan Recreated Fantasyland in His Basement | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
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Is Disneyland’s $15,000 Dinner the Most Magical Meal on Earth?
A table at 21 Royal includes a butler, Osetra caviar, and champagne, but what diners are really here for is a premium taste of Walt Disney wonder
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
The First Disneyland Map Walt Disney Drew | Reader's Digest
Revealed! Explore the initial map of Disneyland that Walt Disney helped draw in 1953. Can you spot the differences between his vision and the modern park?
Travel | Travel
The 16 Best Disney Rides You Must Go on at Least Once
So many rides, so little time. If you’re going to stand in line, make sure the payoff is worth the wait.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean ride updates
“I kept thinking of a little girl riding that boat right now. Is this a scene we want her to be seeing?”
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A Disney World employee shares what it's really like to work inside Cinderella's Castle
Not many people can say they get to work in a castle every day, let alone Cinderella's Castle in Walt Disney World, but Debbi Sacleux is doing exactly that. Now, the proprietor of Cinderella's Royal Table is sharing what it's like to create
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
Vintage Disneyland photos show the park in the summer of 1969
Take a trip back in time with these pictures of Disneyland from the summer of 1969. See what's different and what stayed pretty much the same at the beloved California park.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Disney will permanently allow dogs in some resorts, theme park blogger reports - Orlando Sentinel
Last year, Disney announced it planned to charge $50 to $75 a night to cover cleaning fees and allow visitors to bring their dogs.
Family & Parenting | Kids
First-Of-Its-Kind 'Play Disney Parks' Mobile App Debuts This Week at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort | Ma
BURBANK, Calif., June 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Guests can explore the Disney theme parks like never before with the Play Disney Parks mobile app, a transfor...
Family & Parenting | Kids
Free things you can get at Disney - Business Insider
Disney World and Disneyland vacations can be pricey, but luckily there are some things you can get for no charge. Here's a list of things you can get for free at the Disney parks.
Travel | Travel
The Fascinating Reason Why There Are No Mosquitoes at Disney World | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Entertainment | Star Wars
Everything You Need to Know About Disney's New 'Star Wars' Attraction
Disney's new 'Star Wars' land attraction is coming soon to a theme park near you!
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
Nat Geo: Vintage Photos of the "Happiest Place on Earth"
In 1955, Walt Disney transformed a California orange grove into a scene right out of his imagination.
Travel | Travel
Disappointing photos show what Disney parks look like in real life
Disney parks are said to be the happiest place on Earth — but that's not always the case. These photos show that Disney has its problems too.
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
This man has world's largest Disney park prop collection
The West Palm Beach man has the largest private Disney World and Disneyland vintage memorabilia collection in the world.
Miscellaneous | Fantasyland
Mr. Toad May Be the Odd Amphibian Out at Disneyland - Los Angeles Magazine
Unlike the White House, the House of Mouse doesn’t leak…much, but there has been at least a dusting of intel about Disneyland’s next big project after it wraps up Galaxy’s Edge: modernizing one of the park’s most popular areas, Fantasyland. Expect contemporary characters, rides updated with the latest technology, and easier access for the endless crowds with Hummer-size strollers.
Travel | Travel
10 Brilliant Disney Theme Park Hacks | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
This is your brain on Disneyland: A Disney addict's quest to discover why he loves the parks so much
If you regularly go to Disneyland three times a month, are you crazy? I talked to Imagineers, analysts and psychologists to find out.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean to no longer include auction scene selling women
Disney plans to remove the bride auction from the Pirates of the Caribbean ride to stop offending guests.
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Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride will stop auctioning brides – Orange County Register
The pirates will no longer be saying “We wants the Redhead” in Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland after the auction scene undergoes a modification in 2018. The Walt Disney Company p…
Miscellaneous | New Orleans Square
Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me) Sing Along - YouTube
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me. We pillage, we plunder, we rifle and loot. Drink up me 'earties, yo ho. We kidnap and ravage and don't give a hoot. Dri...
Miscellaneous | Tomorrowland
Vintage Disneyland; What Happened to the People Mover?
Hey guys! Fastpass Facts here bringing you our second Vintage Disneyland video! This time we’ll be talking about one of our favorite “D” ticket attractions: ...
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
Did you know How Disneyland Started?
Did you know How Disneyland Started? Fastpassfacts and Van Eaton Galleries will take you back to September 1953, to the weekend that’s known as “The Lost Wee...
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
Disneyland In The Summer of 1957: Bernie McCormick Reflects on the Most Magical Place on Earth
There was Disneyland in California. The author recalls the early years of the original Disney theme park.
Entertainment | Entertain Me
Johnny Depp Appears as Captain Jack Sparrow on Pirates of the Caribbean Ride in Disneyland
It’s not the rum, Disneyland visitors — that was Johnny Depp in the flesh! Riders on the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, got a special surprise on Wednesday night: Depp transformed back into Capt
Miscellaneous | Main Street U.S.A.
Electrical Parade gets an extension at Disneyland - LA Times
Disneyland will extend the Electrical Parade until Aug. 20, instead of ending the show in June.
Miscellaneous | New Orleans Square
Why Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland is so great at 50 years old - The Orange County Register
Why is Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean still a “must-see” for theme park fans, 50 years after its debut? Not even the most
News | Good News
This sweet Disneyland promposal sets the bar sky high
A teen asks his girlfriend to prom at Disneyland with help from some characters.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
We went to the 'happiest place on Earth' and asked people to describe the election in one word
What's the one word you would use to describe the 2016 election?
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Did You Know: The Disneyland Origins of Doritos
Unbeknownst to many, the Dorito’s roots can be traced back to a single solitary moment in the back kitchen of Disneyland’s very first Mexican restaurant.
Miscellaneous | Fantasyland
10 Head-Spinning Facts About Disney's Mad Tea Party Ride | Mental Floss
To celebrate its 61st year in operation, find out what you need to know about Disneyland's famous Mad Tea Party ride.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Digging up the ghosts of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion ride
Since it opened in 1969, the hows and whys of the Mansion's story are a thing of myth and fan speculation. Did the house once belong to a bride in the attic? What about those singing ghosts in the graveyard? And just who is this Hatbox Ghost?
Family & Parenting | Kids
Disneyland Park Guests Get a Peek at New Star Wars-Themed Land | Disney Parks Blog
In April, we celebrated the official groundbreaking of Star Wars-themed lands coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, and beginning today, Disneyland park guests can get a glimpse of this exciting and immersive experience. A new image has
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
Disneyland's grand opening was actually pretty disastrous
Melting tar, broken plumbing and PDAs...happily ever after.
Early in his career, Walt Disney had a vision of building an attraction next to his studio to entertain visitors — a place where a whole family could have fun together. In 1953 he bought 160 acres in Anaheim, California. Two years later, the $17 million Disneyland park opened to the public.
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The secret language of Disney cast members and what all these strange words mean
Full disclosure: I was a Disney World cast member for three years of my life. I used to use these terms every single day of my life, and they became like a
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
See Disneyland's Inside Look at the New 'Star Wars' Attractions — Including a Cantina!
Harrison Ford introduced a sneak preview of the upcoming Star Wars-themed expansion to the Disney Parks during a special broadcast on ABC.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Secret Tips for Exploring Disney World This Year
Arguably, one of the best family-friendly places to vacation is Walt Disney World. Traveling with kids couldn’t be easier with meal plans, fast-passes and the Disney app (which estimates wait times for various rides). Plus, the great thing about this ki
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
In the Loop: First glimpse of Disneyland riverfront post-Star Wars Land
Welcome to another edition of In the Loop , the Los Angeles Times' theme park newsletter. I'm Funland theme park blogger Brady MacDonald , and this week we battle monstrous sea monsters in Pacific Rim 5-D, sail along Disneyland 's short
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
18 Wonderful And Rare Color Photos Of Disneyland In 1955
These magical vintage pictures of Disneyland, during its first year, will make you wish you had a time machine...
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous Disney
Disneyland PeopleMover Cars Sell for $471,500 at Auction
Remember the Disneyland PeopleMover tram cars? Two just sold for close to half a million dollars.
Travel | Travel
Disney World vs. Disneyland: Where You Should Go Right Now
Disneyland Disneyland turned 60 in 2015, and the Diamond Celebration has been going on all year long. Brand-new Star Wars attractions will transform the park into a Jedi training ground filled with more magic and excitement than ever before. Main Attrac
Travel | Travel
Disney U.S. parks to change pricing for the first time in 60 years
The changes are supposed to make the park more magical, but only at the non-peak times of year.
Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot
17 Horrifying Vintage Pictures of Disneyland Characters | Mental Floss
Yikes. Since its opening in 1955, Disneyland has been synonymous with childhood wonder and magic. Often called the "happiest place on Earth," the park gives children a chance to meet their favorite Disney characters. But one can imagine that the experience was a whole lot less magical in the '50s, when the characters were more creepy than cute.
Miscellaneous | The Hometown
Popular Disneyland attractions closing for a year to make room for 'Star Wars' land - The Orange County Register
ANAHEIM – To make room for construction of a 14-acre “Star Wars” themed land, Disneyland Resort officials announced today several popular attractions will close for a year at Disneyland, including the railroad, Fantasmic! and most everything along the Rivers of America.
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous Disney
You Can Have Breakfast On Disneyland's Jungle Cruise For A Mere $300: LAist
Assuming you also don't mind breakfast at dawn in Adventureland, that is.
News | The News
Disneyland 60th anniversary celebration gets end date -- but it may get a new use - LA Times
Disneyland 's 60th anniversary celebration -- including its overhauled nighttime parade, fiery fireworks show and fire-and-water extravaganza -- now has an end date.
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Star Wars is about to take over Disney theme parks — Here are all of the new attractions being planned
Check out concept images for Disney's new
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Six hotels that will give you a free ticket to Disneyland - LA Times
These Costa Mesa hotels have a present for Disneyland fans during the theme park's 60th anniversary: a free adult ticket to Disneyland or California Adventure for those who stay at least two nights by early September. 1. Avenue of the Arts Wyndh
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Disney buys Anaheim land, sparking expansion speculation - LA Times
The Walt Disney Co. has purchased three parcels of land near its Anaheim resort, sparking speculation that the property would free up land for a future park expansion involving Disney's Star Wars or Marvel's superhero characters.
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Billy Corgan Glumly Riding a Disneyland Rollercoaster Is the Photo of the Week
Billy Corgan, longtime frontman of the band Smashing Pumpkins, went to Disneyland, and all he got was this sad photo.
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Here's How Disneyland is celebrating its 60th anniversary today!
Disney’s iconic Disneyland theme park is celebrating its 60th birthday today. The original Disney attraction was unveiled in Anaheim, Calif., on July 17, 1955, with the help of none other than Walt Disney.
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Disneyland 60th Anniversary: Behind Its 1955 Opening | Variety
Variety Archives show that the big concern in 1955 was the high cost of Disneyland: $2.37 average spend for each person.
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Disneyland’s Disastrous Opening Day, 60 Years Ago
On the 60th anniversary of Disneyland’s opening day, look back at the problem-plagued unveiling that park employees dubbed “Black Sunday.”
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Disneyland Turns 60 Today - Fortune
Disney’s iconic Disneyland theme park is celebrating its 60th birthday today. The original Disney attraction was unveiled in Anaheim, Calif., on July 17, 1955, with the help of none other than Walt Disney.
Family & Parenting | Kids
10 Dazzling Reasons to Visit Disneyland This Year
Disneyland is a wonderful place for families every year, but this year promises to be especially magical. The Happiest Place on Earth is celebrating its Diamond Anniversary, marking 60 years of entertaining families around the globe.
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D23 Expo: ‘Disneyland: The Exhibit’ takes a ride through 60 years of history | Hero Complex – movies, comics, pop
Here’s a challenge: Try to condense 60 years of Disneyland history into a single museum-like exhibit. That’s the test facing Becky Cline, Walt Disney Archives director.
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Disneyland Band to Disband After 60 Years - Hollywood Reporter
The Disneyland Band has been an institution at the Anaheim theme park since it opened in 1955. But on March 31, musicians were served an "end of run" notice, as "reimagining" will add a new sound and high-energy choreography. Longtime members of the 16-person group -- one has been in it for 44 years -- were invited to reaudition at dancing and acting tryouts.
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Disneyland to give away diamonds, in-park suite stay for 60th year - LA Times
It's Disneyland's 60th anniversary this year, and diamonds are the traditional gift. Some lucky Disneyland fans could win some bling as part of a sweepstakes announced Tuesday.
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Where to Stay for a Full Disneyland Experience With Kids | MiniTime
Surely one of the best places in the world for a family vacation, Disneyland Anaheim has been dubbed the "Happiest Place on Earth." Disneyland was built with kids of all ages in mind, under Walt Disney's direct supervision so it's the ultim...
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Disneyland measles outbreak spreads
An outbreak of measles that began at Disneyland before Christmas is now disrupting lives in six states. Contributing: Associated
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‘Star Wars’ Theme Park Attractions to Be Based on New Films, Not Old (EXCLUSIVE) | Variety
Two years after buying Lucasfilm for $4 billion, Disney is starting to reveal just how “Star Wars” will be integrated into the company’s theme parks.
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We Lie to Your Kids and Other Confessions of an Amusement Park Employee
Thanks to Reddit AMAs, or “Ask Me Anything,” we now know more about the behind-the-scenes of amusement parks than ever before. Here are 11 facts about working at an amusement park, straight from actual employees.
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Huntington Beach Man With Nothing Better To Do Visits Disneyland For 1,000 Days Straight: LAist
A Huntington Beach man who embarked on a quixotic quest with his girlfriend way back on New Year's Eve, 2011 to visit Disneyland for every day of 2012 has gone to infinity and beyond (to borrow a well-known Disney character's catchphrase) on this journey.
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Wait. What? Drones at Disneyland? Disney seeks patents
On top of Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and Aladdin, visitors to Disney theme parks may one day get a glimpse of drones.
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Theme park employees caught in sex stings, child porn arrests
CNN finds dozens of theme park employees -- 35 from Disney, 5 from Universal Studios and 2 from SeaWorld -- arrested since 2006 on sex-related charges.
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Disneyland set to reopen exclusive Club 33 after extensive expansion
Disneyland's private Club 33 restaurant will double in size after an extensive six-month renovation that adds a new entrance, kitchen and jazz-inspired lounge.
