By Eileen Lucero For the first time in Disneyland's 67-year history, there are now characters in wheelchairs represented on an attraction. On the morning of November 11, two dolls in wheelchairs were unveiled at the classic attraction "It's a Small World," a project that took more than half a year and involved both Disney creatives … Continue reading Disneyland adds dolls in wheelchairs to ‘It’s A Small World’ attraction to support inclusion
Disneyland and DCA to reopen on April 30. Here’s the list of attractions that will be available!
It's been over a year since we've been inside our beloved Anaheim-based Disney Parks, but Disneyland Resort has finally announced a reopening date of April 30, 2021! Below is information from Disneyland.com: Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure park will reopen on April 30, 2021. View important details about park admission and tickets.To enter a park, … Continue reading Disneyland and DCA to reopen on April 30. Here’s the list of attractions that will be available!
Concept art revealed for upcoming Spiderman attraction at Disney California Adventure
Keep in mind, this is only concept art, but it's quite exciting to get a glimpse of what's to come in 2020 at the Marvel-themed land at Disney California Adventure. The new land will take over the former "A Bug's Land," which has already been demolished. It will feature new attractions, shops, and an eatery. … Continue reading Concept art revealed for upcoming Spiderman attraction at Disney California Adventure
Disney California Adventure rings in the new year with a spectacular show at Paradise Park
Despite the lack of fireworks at Disneyland park (due to high winds), the place to be was across the way at Disney California Adventure in Paradise Park. Phat Cat Swinger and DJ Wendy provided entertainment. And just after the "countdown to midnight," some low-level fireworks were set off, along with projections, and fire effects — … Continue reading Disney California Adventure rings in the new year with a spectacular show at Paradise Park
Chef Oscar Martinez, Longest-Tenured Cast Member at Disneyland Resort, retires
Everyone's favorite Disneyland Cast Member, Chef Oscar Martinez, retired this week. Oscar first began his Disneyland career on Dec. 29, 1956. He is not only the most beloved Cast Member at the Disneyland Resort, but he is the longest-tenured, and the only one to reach 60 years of employment at Disneyland. Oscar began working … Continue reading Chef Oscar Martinez, Longest-Tenured Cast Member at Disneyland Resort, retires
Four classic Disneyland attractions return July 29, after a long hiatus
Four classic attractions are officially returning Saturday, July 29... the Disneyland Railroad, Explorer Canoes, the Mark Twain Riverboat, and the Sailing Ship Columbia! These fan favorites have been on a long hiatus (since January 2016), during the reconfiguration of the railroad tracks and the river, in order to pave way for the upcoming Star Wars … Continue reading Four classic Disneyland attractions return July 29, after a long hiatus
The new ‘Fantasmic!’ debuts on Disneyland’s 62nd Anniversary, July 17
I will start off with the good stuff: Disneyland's "FANTASMIC" has finally returned! I have really missed this show. It's been on hiatus since January 2016, which is a long time for those of us who love it. However, while the new Fantasmic is spectacular, and the packed crowds seemed to swoon over it, I … Continue reading The new ‘Fantasmic!’ debuts on Disneyland’s 62nd Anniversary, July 17
VIDEO: Disneyland’s first two kids on opening day (1955)
[VIDEO COURTESY OF THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER.] In 1955, 7-year-old Michael Schwartner was supposed to take a trip to Mexico with his family, but he somehow persuaded his parents to take a detour to a new amusement park opening that day in 1955... Disneyland! And then his cousin Christine Vess tripped and skinned her knee. … Continue reading VIDEO: Disneyland’s first two kids on opening day (1955)
Wow! Johnny Depp surprises riders on ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ attraction at Disneyland
Oh, my! The real Captain Jack Sparrow (actor Johnny Depp) made a surprise appearance on Wednesday (April 26, 2017) at the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction! He temporarily filled in for his Animatronic. That's pretty darn cool. See video in the Laughing Place article posted below. Click here for video and article.
Disneyland’s “Main Street Electrical Parade” extended till August 20, 2017
Attention fans of the "Main Street Electrical Parade"... its been extended till August 20, 2017. The temporary return of this classic Disneyland parade has been a huge success. So, see it before it returns to Walt Disney World, Florida. Fans of the modern "Paint the Night" parade... sorry, you'll have to wait a few … Continue reading Disneyland’s “Main Street Electrical Parade” extended till August 20, 2017
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