2020 Disneyland
March 1, 2020
March 14--Disneyland closes due to Corona Virus Pandemic
2020 Disneyland Articles:
Price Hikes Coming In 2020 What To Know
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The start of a new year likely heralds another round of price hikes for would-be ticket buyers at California 's Disneyland Resort, if recent history is any indication.
The Walt Disney Company announces pricing information for park tickets in ...
8 Of The Weirdest Things Reported To Have Happened At Disneyland
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Everyone knows that Disney is dubbed The Happiest Place On Earth. But did you know it's also one of the strangest places in California too? Thanks to some guests, there are some pretty wild tales out on the internet about vacations gone wrong, the ...
Featured Attraction Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
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Happy New Year to you all. Welcome back to the history of different attractions at Disney Parks. We will continue to explore the history and development of the attractions. Today we will dive into the history of the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage at ...
How To Spend 1 Day So You Make The Most Of It
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From the rides in every land to the endless Insta-worthy food options to the colorful backdrops for pics, there's so much you want to do at Disneyland. Unfortunately, you only have one day to experience all the fun. Before you start stressing out ...
10 Family Traditions At Disneyland That Will Never Grow Old
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There are some things that'll never get old, like spending time with your loved ones and going on vacation to the Happiest Place on Earth. It's actually at Disneyland where you can make some of the best memories in between riding Splash Mountain and ...
How To Snag A Spot In The Virtual Queue For Rise Of The Resistance At Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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You 're going to have to get up awful early in the morning if you want to ride the new Rise of the Resistance when the highly-anticipated Disneyland attraction opens in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge.
Disneyland visitors will be able to snap up ...
Test And Adjust Team Fine Tunes Rise Of The Resistance For First Riders In Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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The first time Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge attractions senior leader Garett Heffner stepped foot in Disneyland 's new Rise of the Resistance he found himself in a massive Star Destroyer hangar staring at a 100-foot-wide space window.
“It was ...
A Guest Literally Pulled The Sword Excalibur From The Stone
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Legend tells of the Sword in the Stone, a weapon that can only be pulled from its resting place by the new king. For decades that sword has rested in front of King Arthur's Carousel at Disneyland, and now, it appears we have a new leader, because ...
Events And Attractions Coming In 2020
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Walt Disney famously said that Disneyland would never be finished as long as there was imagination. Clearly, there has been no lack of imagination, as the California theme park, and the many Disney Parks that followed it, have continued to update and ...
45 Surprising Secrets About Disneyland
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It's been 45 years since Disney Parks first took intrepid thrill seekers into the darkest corners of outer space.
We're talking, of course, about Space Mountain.
And while it's true that the iconic indoor roller coaster ...
Remembering Bob Matheison
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Bob Matheison was fully present in everything he did, whether it was developing a new Disney theme park in Florida; announcing bowl games in Orlando or his children 's high school football games; raising Scottish Highland cattle at his North Carolina ...
Rise Of The Resistance Suffers Multiple Breakdowns Guests Learn What To Expect
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Guests visiting Disneyland with the hopes of riding the all-new Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction will face delays and disappointments once again. After another frustratingly fast fill-up of its virtual queue, the attraction in Star Wars: ...
We Rode Rise Of The Resistance To See If It Is Worth The Hype Here Is What We Thought
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Fair warning: many ride spoilers ahead
1. Yay, R2-D2 is here to greet us!! (I wonder if he 'll be hanging out here all the time?)
2. We 're already excited and all we see are rocks.
3. Oh wow, a pretty ...
All New Magic Happens Parade Debuts
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Disneyland Resort will debut its all-new "Magic Happens" parade at Disneyland Park on Feb. 28, 2020. The incredible "Magic Happens" daytime spectacular celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. This new ...
New Rise Of The Resistance Ride Actually Reveals Secret Star Wars History
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Disneyland's newest Star Wars ride just opened in Anaheim and fans can't seem to get enough. But there's something that even super fans might not know. There's actually hidden clues that tell you about secret Star Wars history scattered ...
Disney Imagineers Seek To Inspire The Next Generation Of Theme Park Dreamers And Builders
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Dreaming up a roller coaster that wraps around a mountain or a theme park land set in a galaxy far, far away is a puzzle that can only be solved with a mix of creativity and technical know-how.
“It becomes this problem-solving exercise of how ...
When Will Disneyland Open The Fastpass Line For Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run
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Now that Disney 's Hollywood Studios in Florida has announced plans to open the FastPass lane on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run it begs the obvious question: When will Disneyland do the same thing?
Star Wars fans planning a trip to Batuu ...
Four Classic Rides Just Closed For A Massive Makeover
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As you get ready to plan your park visit, it's helpful to know which attractions could be closed and when. Four Disneyland rides closed for refurbishment this year; they're going to look so different!
Don't worry, though. The ...
Spicy Milk Is Out Of This Galaxy
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FLYING THE MILLENNIUM FALCON... through a space field that's absolutely crowded with huge asteroids? It's an experience that can really build up a person's thirst. As can dealing with a throng of testy droids, or a broken Landspeeder, or any of ...
Crews Put Out Fire At Disneyland After Small Blaze Erupts
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Crews put out a small blaze that erupted at Disneyland Thursday evening, fire officials said.
The blaze was reported just after 6 p.m., according to the Anaheim Fire and Rescue Department.
Officials said firefighters who ...
Many Voices Of Thurl Ravenscroft The Man Behind Tony The Tiger
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Thurl Arthur Ravenscroft was a bass singer and American voice actor most commonly known for his work with Kellogg 's. He made a career working with the brand for over five decades, as well as other well-known animated characters.
From Singing ...
Disneyland Raises Maxpass Prices 33 As Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run Joins Fastpass Lineup
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Disneyland raised prices on the MaxPass mobile app 33% as the Anaheim theme park announced that the new Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge will soon join the lineup of rides on the FastPass system.
The ...
Disneyland Raises Prices On Some Tickets And All Annual Passes
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Disneyland raised prices today on some single- and multi-day tickets as well as all annual passes as the Anaheim theme park prepares for the grand opening of the Marvel-themed Avengers Campus this summer.
Ticket prices increased 3% for the ...
Here Is What Started Fire That Closed Adventureland
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A state agency that inspects amusement rides has concluded that a backstage fire that forced Disneyland to temporarily close Adventureland and caused isolated power outages in the Anaheim theme park was caused by a construction generator.
The ...
Magic Happens Parade To Cast A Spell
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Whether you've plunked down on a curb well in advance, or you've exited a restaurant to find a parade just starting, the feeling can be the same: Experiencing a Disneyland-style procession can seem as though a sparkly wand was waved in your general ...
Fire Caused By Generator Officials Say
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A generator in a construction site at Disneyland caused a blaze that forced a shutdown of Adventureland, a spokesman for a state agency that regulates the Anaheim theme park's rides said Wednesday.
The state Division of Occupational Safety ...
Rise Of The Resistance Fills Up Fast Why You May Still Score A Seat
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For the last few weeks, Disneyland has opened each day with a hush falling over the early-morning crowd as visitors tap on their smartphones to access a virtual queuing system in hopes of getting on the park 's newest attraction, Rise of the ...
New Parade To Feature Special Moments From Classic And New Animated Films
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Let it go, let it snow.
That describes the spirit of the new, nearly 39-foot long “Frozen 2” parade float, on which Elsa, who 's known for singing “Let It Go” in the first film, will make snow fall on Main Street, U.S.A.
Later, ...
New Mickey And Minnies Runaway Railway Weaves 2 Stories Into 1 Ride
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Walt Disney Imagineering has jammed so many historical nods and hidden Easter Eggs into Mickey and Minnie 's Runaway Railway that the creative team behind the new trackless dark ride figured why not toss in a second story line as well.
“This ...
How Much Could Tickets Cost In 2030 2040 And 2055
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The latest ticket price increases have Disneyland fans once again complaining about the rising expense of visiting the Happiest Place on Earth, but wait until they see what it could cost to get into Walt Disney 's original theme park on its 100th ...
Should Disneys 109 Dollar Star Wars Night Include Rides On Rise Of The Resistance
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Disney just announced that tickets are on sale for the newest Disney After Dark event - a Star Wars -themed evening. But should the over-$100 price tag include rides on the newest state-of-the-art attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance?
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The Problem With Star Tours In A Galaxys Edge World
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I remember riding Star Tours as a child. It must have been 1999 or so. It was my first taste of what a Star Wars ride could be. Sitting on a makeshift starship. Watching the action of a Star Wars battle unfold before your eyes. It was well worth every ...
Rise Of The Resistance Will Not Be Open During Star Wars Nite
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Disneyland plans to bring down the wildly popular new Rise of the Resistance attraction for routine overnight maintenance during an after-hours Star Wars Nite event while the Star Wars Celebration fan conference is taking place at the Anaheim Convention ...
Magic Happens At New Parade 9 Reasons To See It
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Grab your mouse ears and head to the Disneyland Resort to drink in the most imaginative new parade to hit the park in many years. Disneyland is full of magic, and the new parade launching Feb. 28 will bring an all new type of spectacular to the park. ...
Moana Character That Will Steal The Show Of New Magic Happens Parade
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If there's one question that you hear people asking around Disneyland more than any other, it is simply, "How'd they do that?" All the Disney parks are about creating experiences for guests that feel like magic, and so it's no surprise that ...
Rise Of Resistance 5 Things You Need To Know Before Getting On The Star Wars Ride
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Remember the good ol' days when Disney fans could just get in line for a ride and then... ride it? Fine, you still do this all around the park. But I know why you're here. You're hoping to get on Disneyland 's hottest new attraction, Rise of ...
Animatronic Pirates And Ghosts Cannot Dress Themselves So She Helps Them
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Carlos the sopping wet “bilge rat” who gets dunked in a well all day long in the Pirates of the Caribbean ride goes through about a dozen shirts a year courtesy of Disneyland 's animatronic costuming department.
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In The Eat Of The Moment Going To Disneyland Soon Try These 10 Treats
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Before your Disneyland trip, it 's important to know that you 're going to spend a lot of the money on food. That 's why it 's helpful to identify what you really want to try so you can avoid wasting your money on things that don 't live up to your ...
1981 Disneyland First Homicide As Teenager Stabbed In Front Of Family
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On March 7, 1981, Mel Yorba was stabbed fatally at Disneyland, the first homicide in a venue usually known as the Happiest Place on Earth. Yorba 's death came at the hands of then 28-year-old James O'Driscoll after the alleged pinching of his ...
New AP Magic Annual Passholder Perks Program
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Disneyland has unveiled a new AP Magic perks program that will let annual passholders pick up free swag, participate in special events and buy exclusive merchandise at the Anaheim theme park.
The free perks program starting Monday, March 2 ...
Disneyland Closes As California Rushes To Battle Coronavirus
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Disneyland will close its doors for the rest of the month, an extraordinary decision mirrored throughout California by companies big and small after Gov. Gavin Newsom 's call for any nonessential gatherings of 250 people or more to be canceled to help ...
Shutting Down Over Coronavirus Fears
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The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. is closing Saturday morning as fears over the coronavirus continue to worsen. Disney's California Adventure theme park is also closing.
In the press release, Disneyland stated:
While ...
Visitors Savor Final Day Before Closure For Virus
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The trip to Disneyland was a special vacation for a 4-year-old girl and her three cousins from Mexico - one that her parents couldn't wait to take. It was a short freeway drive for a pair of former high school sweethearts who headed over to the theme ...
Disneyland Donating Excess Food During Coronavirus Closure
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As Disneyland closes from March 14th until at least March 31st, the theme park has announced via their blog that they will be donating excess food to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
Last year Disneyland donated more than ...
Extends Annual Pass Expiration Dates During Coronavirus Closure
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Disneyland will extend the expiration dates for passholders who have annual passes that are valid during the coronavirus closure period stretching through the end of March.
“Given the necessary closure, all Annual Passholders who have ...
Disneyland And Knotts Berry Farm Close Their Gates Until April
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As schools transition to virtual instruction and offices reduce their staff, people are faced with time off from work. The time they might have wished to spend getting lost in the magic of their favorite amusement parks. But even magic isn 't immune to ...
Disneyland To Donate Food During Park Closure Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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A global pandemic is no excuse to waste food.
Disneyland recently made the decision to close its doors in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Fortunately, the company is taking the opportunity to help out a nearby food bank.
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Coronavirus Closure Ends One Mans 2995 Day Streak
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Jeff Reitz won 't resume his 2,995 consecutive day streak of visiting Disneyland when the Anaheim theme park reopens after an extended coronavirus closure.
“The streak 's been ended,” Reitz said at Disneyland on the last day before the ...
Paying Employees 59 Million Dollars During Coronavirus Closure Study Shows
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Disneyland is expected to pay its 31,000 employees about $59 million during the unprecedented closure of the Anaheim theme park due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to an economic impact study commissioned by Disney.
Disney will ...
10 Major Rides In Disneyland That Are Not At Disney World
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When it comes to the American Disney Parks, it's a regular Battle Royale between the east coast and the west coast. On the one hand, Disneyland is Walt's original park. On the other, you have a bigger, better, and brighter version of the California ...
Halt Construction During Coronavirus Closure
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Disney has halted construction on the Avengers Campus themed land at Disney California Adventure and Mickey and Minnie 's Runaway Railway dark ride at Disneyland during the coronavirus closures of the Anaheim theme parks.
In line with ...
History Of Disneyland How Walt Disney Created The Happiest Place On Earth
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Walt Disney had a singular vision for his theme park - the eponymously named Disneyland. Teething problems and last-minute construction may have made 17 July 1955 better known as ‘Black Sunday ', not that the thousands of (mostly young) visitors seemed to ...
Disneyland Cancels Grad Nite Parties Due To Coronavirus
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One of the popular teenage traditions of Southern California - Grad Nite at Disneyland - has been canceled this year due to COVID-19, the park has announced on its Disneyyouth.com website.
“In light of recommendations by school and government ...
Jungle Cruise Release Date Cast Plot Trailer And How Is The Production Going On
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Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, the upcoming movie is based on the trio genres of action, comedy and adventure. Jungle Cruise is in the making, and we are all set to join our favourites, Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt in Disney 's JUNGLE CRUISE, which is ...
When Will Disneyland And Other Parks Reopen How Will They Keep Visitors Safe
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A Disneyland fan since he was 5 years old, Ryan Temple visited the park up to twice a month before it closed because of the coronavirus outbreak, often wearing his favorite Mickey Mouse letterman jacket.
But now the 22-year-old Phoenix ...
Myth Has Been Confirmed Thanks To New Disney Series
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The relationship between Pirates of the Caribbean, the Disneyland attraction, and Pirates of the Caribbean, the film franchise, is one of perpetual influence of one upon the other. The original 1960s attraction inspired the movie that became Pirates of ...
Star Wars Galaxys Edge Almost Included Endor And Tatooine
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Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge was originally going to have a much different look.
Former Vice President of Walt Disney World Dan Cockerell recently confirmed in an interview with WDW Radio that the Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge land at Disneyland and ...
How Disneyland Helps Show The Difference Between Fiction And Fake
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When lazy writers want to dismiss something as fake, they often compare it to Disneyland. The implication is that theme parks are fake places - artificial creations that are not as worthy as something authentic and real.
I always wonder if ...
Disneyland Can Be Done In One Day But Here Is What You Will Want To Prioritize
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Disneyland probably is the best place on earth... The number of roller coasters and fun activities you can do is huge and that's why you will want to prioritize your visit and follow the tips we have for you.
Disneyland can be fun, but ...
America Needs A Lesson From Project Stardust
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Almost everyone gets to a point in their lives when they realize that they need to make some changes. Maybe it 's a better diet, a new job or thinking more carefully about how they treat other people.
Businesses are no different. The market ...
Disneyland Set To Reopen
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Southland theme parks are set to reopen.
Put a smile on your face, clear your calendar and get ready to plan a day at one of the “happiest places on earth.”
Fans of the Southland theme parks can now hope for some magic this ...
Fans Petition For Disney To Stop Casting White People In Roles For People Of Color
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It 's not uncommon for Disneyland and Disney World Guests to have memories of meeting characters at the Disney Parks - but it seems as though many Guests can recall seeing these character portrayed by white people instead of people of color, or people who ...
Reopening July 17th
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As quarantine restrictions start to relax across the country, the itch to get as far away from your home might be the first thing on your mind. What 's a better place to unwind than the fantasy world of Disneyland?
Here 's what you need to ...
Resort Proposes Phased Reopening
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Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products has announced a proposed plan for a phased reopening of the Disneyland Resort. Pending state and local government approvals, Disney 's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney 's Paradise Pier Hotel plans to reopen ...
Tens Of Thousands Sign Petition To Keep Disneyland Closed Until Pandemic Is Under Control
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Tens of thousands have signed an online petition urging Disney executives to keep the Disneyland Resort closed until the COVID-19 pandemic is under control.
As of Friday afternoon, over 23,000 people had signed the Change.org petition, which ...
Fans Have Strong Opinions About That Splash Mountain Re Theme Idea
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The Disney theme parks haven't reopened yet, and yet one of the most popular attractions at Disneyland and Walt Disney World has become a major topic of conversation in recent days. A petition was recently started that urged the Disney Parks to ...
Postpones After Hours Star Wars Nite Tied To Canceled Star Wars Celebration
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Disneyland has postponed a Star Wars Nite after-hours party that would have taken over parts of Tomorrowland and Galaxy 's Edge with galactic dance floors, interstellar cocktails and a fireworks spectacular themed to a galaxy far, far away.
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Reveals Health And Safety Measures Ahead Of July 17 Reopening
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Disneyland has unveiled new health and safety measures ahead of the theme park 's reopening on July 17, giving guidance one month before the park reopens.
What 's going on:
Disneyland plans to reopen its park on July 17.
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Tomorrowland And Walts Bathroom Of The Future
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The year is 1954, and construction for Disneyland park is in full swing. The many creative faces of WED Enterprises were hard at work so that it would reach its ambitious opening date in 1955. Scaffolders were placing finishing touches on the rugged ...
Disney Legend Bob Gurr The Man Behind The Motion
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Disneyland, “The happiest place on Earth,” is known for its attractions, which transport people of all ages into a world of imagination. Park guests can voyage under the sea or even slide down a snow-covered mountain. One man to thank for this is Bob ...
Its Inspiration Is So Racist Disneys Buried It For Decades So Should Splash Mountain Change
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Disney will be the first to tell you that “Song of the South” is racist.
For years, in fact, they haven 't shied away from it. In March, Disney executive chairman Bob Iger told shareholders that the film is “not appropriate in today 's ...
Do You Remember These Old Attractions At Disneyland And DCA
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Disneyland has been my second home since I was a little girl. So many things have changed in both parks over the years and I think about old attractions quite often as they are part of my childhood memories. One of the great things about Disney that ...
Splash Mountain Ride To Be Rethemed
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The "Splash Mountain" attraction at Walt Disney World and Disneyland is being re-themed to The Princess and the Frog, Disney announced on Thursday.
On Disney Parks Blog, a Disney official said that the classic attraction will be completely ...
What To Expect When Disneyland Rethemes Splash Mountain
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The Splash Mountain makeover coming to Disneyland will transform the classic log flume ride with a new Princess Tiana backstory that will take riders down on the bayou and tie the venerable Critter Country attraction to the New Orleans Square themed land ...
Will Critter Country Be Gone Soon
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Disney recently announced that they will be retheming Splash Mountain at Disneyland and Walt Disney World to Princess and the Frog featuring Tiana and her friends. Along with this announcement, Disney said that the reimagined attraction will join New ...
Should Disney Remove Hanging Body Scene From Haunted Mansion
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With the recent news of both Walt Disney World and Disneyland retheming the popular attraction, Splash Mountain, from the controversial Song of the South to the beloved The Princess and the Frog, it is sparking ideas and conversations between fans around ...
Why Splash Mountain Redesign Should Mean An Even Bigger Change In The Park
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It has been a wild ride worthy of a Disneyland attraction. After a groundswell of support built up for the idea of re-theming Splash Mountain at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, Disney responded by announcing that the parks would do exactly that. ...
Which Shows And Attractions Will Remain Closed When The Park Reopens
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The Magic Happens parade, Fantasmic nighttime spectacular, Mickey 's Mix Magic fireworks, “Frozen” stage show and more than a dozen attractions may not return until a later date when Disneyland and Disney California Adventure finally reopen.
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How Galaxys Edge Fits Into The Star Wars Universe
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A new book from Lucasfilm and Walt Disney Imagineering explains how the Star Wars planet at the heart of the Galaxy 's Edge themed land in Disneyland fits into the vast universe of a galaxy far, far away.
The new “Traveler 's Guide to Batuu” ...
Black Sunday Remembering Disneylands Disastrous Opening Day On Its 65th Anniversary
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Disneyland's opening day started off very inauspiciously for Walt Disney.
Exhausted by last-minute preparations, he'd gone up to his private apartment above the firehouse on Main Street to get a little sleep before festivities began on ...
Ogas Cantina In Galaxys Edge Named One Of Americas Best Bars
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While the opening of Galaxy 's Edge at both Disneyland and Disney 's Hollywood Studios may have split some Star Wars fans down the middle, one thing every fan seemed to agree on was that Oga 's Cantina was a pure delight for any fan.
Now it ...
Why 1 Billion Dollar Star Wars Land Is Not A Bust Despite Flat Attendance
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The old adage of “if you build it, they will come” didn 't pan out for Disneyland with the debut of the $1 billion Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge as attendance at the Anaheim theme park remained flat in 2019.
But while on the surface it may seem ...
Will Disneyland Offer Discount Tickets For Locals When The Park Reopens
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Disneyland fans in Southern California anxious for the Anaheim theme park to reopen with thin crowds and short lines following an extended coronavirus closure could find one other surprise awaiting them: Cheap tickets.
Walt Disney World has ...
10 Things That Disneyland Took From Disney World
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Disneyland was Walt Disney's revolutionary theme park that brought families together, but his "Florida Project" was designed to be a constantly evolving endeavor that would be unlike anything his original had done before. This has become more or less ...
How 50 Attractions Could Change When The Parks Reopen
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Virtually every Disneyland ride and attraction will change in some way to accommodate the new normal of COVID-19 health and safety protocols when the Anaheim theme parks reopen following an extended coronavirus closure.
Visitors returning to ...
Co-Owner Of The Merry-Go-Round That Inspired Disneyland Has Died
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Gosdinski became co-owner of the merry-go-round in 2011 when the previous owner passed away and left his share to him. However, his love affair with the attraction started 30+ years earlier when he was still a high school student.
Last year, ...
Find These 5 Easter Eggs In Haunted Mansion
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On this day, 51 years ago, Disneyland 's Haunted Mansion opened its doors to foolish mortals everywhere! In celebration of the attraction 's 51st anniversary, we 've uncovered a few Easter eggs we 've been just dying to crack open for Disney fans!
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How Disneyland Stayed Dry For Almost 65 Years
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In 2019 Disneyland made headline news around the world with one simple change: For the first time in the Southern California park 's 64-year history, it would serve alcoholic beverages to the general public.
Disneyland 's prohibition was part ...
Preps For Reopening Plexiglass Installed At Park
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As Disneyland Park still does not have a timeline announced to the public about its reopening, they are still hard at work implementing health and safety measures as they await more guidelines from state officials for reopening theme parks in California. ...
Horses Spotted On Main Street
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With the anticipation of Disneyland releasing a reopening date at any point, us fans are ready to hear it! When both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure shut their gates on March 14th, 2020 due to the pandemic, no one could have guessed the park ...
Everything Cast Members Are Doing To Prepare For Reopening
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Although Disneyland Resort fans are still awaiting an official reopening announcement from the State of California and Walt Disney Company officials, this has been a busy week at Disney 's Anaheim, California theme park.
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Attraction Lineup Through 2023 With Spidey Tiana And Mickey Rides
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Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have three major new attractions tied to Spider-Man, Princess Tiana and Mickey Mouse that are expected to debut over the next three years once the Anaheim theme parks reopen following extended coronavirus ...
Disneyland Cancels Candlelight Ceremony As Coronavirus Threatens Christmas Events
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Disneyland has been forced to cancel the annual Candlelight Ceremony that fills the Anaheim theme park each December with seasonal songs as the coronavirus pandemic that has already spoiled summer and wrecked Halloween is now taking aim at ...
A Walk Through Sleeping Beauty Castle
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Sleeping Beauty has long been a favorite Disney classic of mine. I remember the first time I watched the movie on VHS that my mom bought me at Blockbuster. I immediately fell in love with Aurora singing “Once Upon a Dream” and have been smitten with the ...
Secret Messages You Did Not Know Were Hiding In Indiana Jones Adventure
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Disneyland is the happiest place on Earth, and one of the reasons for that is all of the intense attention to detail that went into the park's many attractions. You've likely heard of the hidden Mickeys you can find all Disney-themed parks: Some are ...
Should There Be An Audio Animatronic Walt Disney
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The Walt Disney Company has honored their founder, Walt Disney, in many different ways throughout the years. His name and image still bears an important role in all things Disney. But there has never been an Audio-Animatronic figure of Walt Disney. Why ...
Why Disney World Is Open But Disneyland Is Closed
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Orange County, Calif., and Orange County, Fla., both enjoy year-round warm weather, swaying palm trees-and Walt Disney Co. theme parks that before COVID-19 generated billions of dollars in economic activity.
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John Stamos Disney Collection Is The Stuff Of Legend
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Making it big on a television series is a great way for a performer to make a legacy in acting, and this is precisely what John Stamos was able to do on the series Full House. Before Friends, The Office, and The Bachelor made their way onto the small ...
Disney Has A New Skinless Robot That Is So Human
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Disney Research has recently released footage of a new robot that has human-like characteristics.
The robot has subtle head movements and some blinking patterns that look similar to how a human interacts.
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Imagineering And Lucasfilm Dreamed Up 2 Different Star Wars Lands For Disneyland And Disney World
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Walt Disney Imagineering and Lucasfilm created virtually identical versions of Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge at Disneyland and Disney World, but the twin themed lands weren 't always going to be exactly alike.
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Disneyland To Remain Closed Until 2021 Disney Official Says
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Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are expected to stay closed for the rest of 2020 and not reopen until 2021 while large California theme parks remain shuttered under state guidelines, according to Disney officials.
“We currently ...
Designer John Leland Passes At Age 91
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John Leland might not be a household name to all, but we can assure if you are a Disney fan then you have definitely seen his works. Unfortunately, it is with heavy hearts that we share his recent passing.
Leland was a designer for the ...
Splash Mountain Voice Actor Responds To The Walt Disney World And Disneyland Ride Redesign
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While theme parks spent months closed this year, and Disneyland still is, Disney's parks were still the talk of the town earlier this year when fans began a social media campaign asking the company to redesign one of Walt Disney World and ...
Why Mickey And Minnies Runaway Railway Is Important
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Lead Imagineer Kevin Rafferty joined D23 members as they celebrated Mickey and Minnie 's birthday. During the presentation, Rafferty also shared some fun facts about Disney World 's new flagship attraction, Mickey and Minnie 's Runaway Railway at Disney ...
4 Ways Technology Powers The Disneyland Metaverse
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A day at Disneyland in the very near future will be filled with a slew of behind-the-scenes technology that will help place your lunch order, arrange a meeting with your favorite character and change your ride itinerary as part of the Disney theme park ...
Time Disneyland Had Its Own Circus And It Did Not Go Well
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When Walt Disney first conceived of the idea that would eventually become Disneyland, much of his desire to build his own amusement park location was born from the fact that he was largely unhappy with the offerings of the day. Simple "kiddie rides" were ...
Complete Guide To Disney Droid Depot
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Calling all Star Wars fans! If you are heading to Walt Disney World or Disneyland on your next family vacation, you won 't want to miss your opportunity of building your very own droid in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge!
Droid Depot, located in ...
Snow Whites Enchanted Wish New Happy Ending When Disneyland Reopens
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We expect some major changes to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure when the Disneyland Resort theme parks reopen sometime in 2021. One of the changes that we know is for certain is the refurbishment of Snow White‘s Scary Adventures, announced in ...
Haunted Mansion Favorite Attraction Gets Facelift
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The Haunted Mansion hosts 999 happy haunts, and there 's always room for one more, 365 days a year…that is, unless Disneyland is closed or the ride is under refurbishment.
In 2020, we got a double whammy. Not only was it announced that the ...
What Is Happening With Indiana Jones
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Indiana Jones Adventure is one of the most beloved attractions at Disneyland Resort - and there are a lot of rides at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Last year, it was announced that it would undergo a lengthy, much-needed refurbishment…but ...
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Behind their veneer of magic, mascots, and overpriced souvenirs, the Disney theme parks are overflowing with interesting stories and history. Disneyland in particular is home to many tales of innovation, imagination, and more than a few infamous missteps. ...
Disneyland Gives Renamed Snow White Dark Ride A New Happily Ever After Ending
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Disneyland has removed the scary ending from Snow White 's Scary Adventures and added a happily ever after finale to the classic Fantasyland dark ride that will return when the Anaheim theme park reopens following an extended coronavirus closure.
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Palm Springs Roots Of The Disneyland Hotel
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As had happened many times before, his imagination had greatly exceeded his pocketbook. And as before, that didn 't stop Walt Disney.
He 'd recently tapped out his credit, sold his home in the desert at Smoke Tree Ranch, and, together with ...
New Attraction May Signal Changes For Toontown
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Disneyland has been open since 1955, and there has never been a ride themed after the park 's iconic character and Walt Disney 's best pal, Mickey Mouse.
In just a few years, Mickey will get his very own attraction at the Happiest Place on ...
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Disney Legend Bob Matheison dies at 85 years old
March 14--Disneyland closes due to Corona Virus Pandemic
July 17--Disneyland celebrates it's 65th birthday
John Leland was a long time visual artist who worked alongside master puppeteer Bob Baker to develop some popular window displays on Main Street. Leland and Baker collaborated to design amazing displays for the Emporium at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.
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