Disneyland Archive
Disneyland is home to two (and only two) great resorts: Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa (GCH) and Disneyland Hotel (DLH). This head-to-head comparison weighs the pros & cons of each, picking a “winner” in theme, restaurants, location, pools, cost, and other categories. This marks the first (and last) entry into our ongoing Disney Hotel
In this guide, we’ll offer tips & tricks watching Fantasmic at Disneyland, best & worst views, sitting & standing locations to see the nighttime spectacular, whether dining packages are worth the money, and suggestions for taking better photos of this impressive Disney nighttime spectacular. (Updated April 27, 2023.) For those unfamiliar with it, Fantasmic is
Walt Disney World and Disneyland have announced new for Star Wars food coming to the parks and resorts for May the Fourth. In this guide, we’ll share details, photos, and dates for the decadent desserts, savory snacks, and innovative entrees being added to menus, including what you can expect to find well after May the 4th
Disney has suspended the use of certain fire effects at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and its international parks following Fantasmic’s Maleficent dragon erupting into flames over the weekend. This post covers what’s being changed, what happened to the beloved Murphy Audio Animatronics, and how this likely impacts entertainment going forward. We’ll start with a quick
Disney has announced that Halloween Time at Disneyland and California Adventure will return with frightfully fun experiences and entertainment in September and October 2023. This post shares details of the announcement, what’s missing, and what else to expect. We’ll start with the big thing that’s missing…dates! Disneyland hasn’t released specific dates for anything. As covered
Disneyland After Dark parties have been announced for 2023! Star Wars, Throwback, and the first-ever Pride Nite will occur as part of these popular post park closing events. This shares details and offers commentary about these hard ticket events in California. (Updated April 13, 2023.) In case you’re unfamiliar with it, Disneyland After Dark parties
Disney has revealed new concept art and info about the dozens of Audio Animatronics in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the reimagined Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland. This shares all of the details and our commentary about additions to the attraction and Imagineering’s use of storytelling. As previously shared, the reimagined ride will be named
Disney has revealed closing date for Splash Mountain at Disneyland. This post shares what you need to know to prepare for your last ride, details about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and commentary on the turnaround time to transform the old ride into a new one in only 18 months. For those who are unfamiliar with this
Disney announced that a short one-act version of “Rogers: The Musical” will be coming to Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure for a limited time in Summer 2023. This post shares the teaser trailer and details about what to expect. (Updated April 10, 2023.) For those who are unfamiliar with it, “Rogers: The Musical” is
“Star View Station” is a new Disney Vacation Club member lounge coming to Tomorrowland at Disneyland. This post shares the official opening date, details, and concept art for this in-park location. Plus, why it’s likely being added, what it means for a Tomorrowland overhaul, and more. (Updated March 30, 2023.) Exclusive Member spaces have long
Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure is a celebration of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese traditions that occurs in January and February 2024. It’s the first big event of the year at Disneyland Resort, and in this post, we’ll share tips & info for visiting, plus photos from the annual event. The 2024 Lunar New
