Disneyland Archive
Disney has officially announced the launch date for paid Genie+ and Lightning Lane line-skipping access for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. We cover the new details & release date, the official answers to common questions, commentary, and more. As a reminder for any Disneyland fans who haven’t been following the park news closely the last
This list of open & closed in-park restaurants at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, plus hotel dining at the Grand Californian, covers what’s operating post-reopening, what’s temporarily unavailable, and why. This is updated regularly, with info on what’s coming soon and more. The good news is that as of January 2022, every single major restaurant
Disneyland and Disney California now use a theme park reservation system to manage attendance, which will be in place through 2022. This post covers how to reserve access, ticket & booking windows, and what to expect online when making plans to enter the parks. (Updated December 11, 2021.) Even after all other health safety protocol
It’s time for a Disneyland Resort report! In this roundup of recent news from the California parks, we’ll cover the latest on park ticket and reservation availability for December 2021 and early 2022, DCA festivals returning next year, the lack of Genie+ and Lightning Lanes, and more. Let’s start with some good news: “it’s a
Disneyland announced that it has “sold out” of its Believe Key annual passes in its Magic Key program. This was previously available to all guests for $949 and was the second-highest tier of AP. This post will share details, Disney’s recent statements on sales, and commentary. As a quick recap, Disneyland’s overhauled Annual Pass program
FuelRod kiosks can be found at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, airports, and other locations. The service offers reusable, portable charging to fuel or charge your phone on the go, and then swap for a fresh battery. In this FuelRod review, we’ll cover whether the “unlimited” service is worth the money and effort. While the headline
Announcements about new and returning attractions, entertainment, nighttime spectaculars, opening dates, and more were made at the Destination D23 event at Walt Disney World on November 20, 2021. This covers what was announced for Florida, California, Paris, and everywhere else during the “Connections: A Look at the Future of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products” presentation.
We attended the new Merriest Nites at Disneyland. This special event promises “6 parties in 1” and features rare character greetings, “A Christmas Fantasy” parade, lower wait times for popular rides, and more. In this review, we’ll share party photos, what we accomplished, how it could improve, and whether it’s worth the money. For those
The Muppets Christmas Caroling Coach is the highlight of the holiday season, with the group bringing their unique brand of humor and memorable music to the Omnibus for Disney Merriest Nites on Main Street at Disneyland in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. This post shares photos & video, behind the scenes info, and our thoughts
Disney Merriest Nites Christmas Party is a holiday hard ticket event at Disneyland on select dates in November and December 2021! This guide offers info & tips, how to save time during the event, dates & details, strategy for meeting rare characters, and our commentary. (Updated November 12, 2021.) This is a new separate ticket,
Disney reported its fourth quarter earnings for July through September 2021 on an investor call held by CEO Bob Chapek. This post covers the good, bad & ugly of these results, including a sharp spike in per guest spending at Walt Disney World, uptake of the paid Genie+ service, possibility of reducing food portions to
