Disney Breaks Ground on New Eastern Gateway, Our #1 Construction Project at Disneyland Resort
After snubbing the sexiest project during the 2026 D23 Expo, Disney has provided news on the expansion everyone is anxiously awaiting: Disneyland’s new parking lot!!! Here are details and photos of the Eastern Gateway groundbreaking ceremony, which is the current DLR construction project about which we are most excited. (Seriously!) As basic background, former Disneyland President Thomas Mazloum announced a revival of the Eastern Gateway last June during an update with…
2027 Disneyland Resort Vacation Packages & Hotel Bookings Start Soon. Here’s What to Expect.
Disney has announced the release of 2027 vacation packages and reservations at the Hotels of Disneyland Resort. This post offers dates and details, and everything you need to know. Plus, predictions as to potential changes (including new onsite perks!), advice for booking next year’s packages, and more. Let’s start with the basics. Walt Disney Travel Company vacation packages and Disneyland Resort Hotel room reservations for 2027 visits to the Disneyland Resort…
Disney Cruise Line Shares Cryptic Clue Pointing to New York City Return & Other News
Disney Cruise Line posted a new teaser image with cryptic clues that seem to point towards returning homeport announcements as…
Tropical Americas Won’t Have Live Animals, But New Art & Details of Indiana Jones Ride Look Promising
Following the Parks Panel at the 2026 D23 Expo, Walt Disney World and former Imagineer Joe Rohde have shared more…
Disney World Is on a Roll With Repainting Projects Lately
There seem to be ways, both big and small, that the parks are starting to turn a corner. We discussed…
Reports of My Favorite Disney World Meal’s Death Are Greatly Exaggerated.
It has now been nearly 5 years since dearly-departed Disney CFO Christine McCarthy offered an infamous answer addressing the impact…
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