AUTHOR: Tom Bell
Disneyland Resort announces more updates to musical acts
The Disneyland Resort has announced updates to several of their musical groups in conjunction with the Diamond Celebration honoring the 60th birthday of Disneyland Park. The Dapper Dans at Disneyland Park, as well as the Red Car Trolley News Boys and Five & Dime at Disney California Adventure will have new material beginning May 22nd. … Disneyland Resort announces more updates to musical acts
Disneyland character allegedly injures child
An 8-year-old boy was allegedly injured recently at Disneyland by a hug from Pluto and his mother says that Disneyland Resort officials are trying to downplay the incident. On Thursday, the boy walked up to Pluto to get a hug at a meet and greet in Mickey’s Toontown. The website TMZ has posted a video … Disneyland character allegedly injures child
D23 Expo adds new 7,500-seat venue
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced that for this year’s D23 Expo they have added a new 7,500-seat venue (“Hall D23”) that will be located in Hall D of the Anaheim Convention Center floor, allowing more guests to see some of the larger presentations. The D23 Expo will take place on August 14-16, … D23 Expo adds new 7,500-seat venue
Disney buys a nearby Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel
The Walt Disney Company has purchased the Carousel Inn, a 131-room Good Neighbor Hotels located on Harbor Boulevard directly across from the Disneyland Resort. The purchase for $32 million from Good Hope International was finalized on March 23 and was made using a limited-liability corporation, Carousel Holdings EAT. According to a Disneyland spokesperson, the current … Disney buys a nearby Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel
Disneyland closing early to test new shows?
Starting last night and continuing off and on for several nights leading up to the kick-off of the Diamond Celebration, Disneyland Park will be closing early at 7:30pm. Rumors on social media were circulating that Disney was closing the park to test new fireworks and the new parade. Several posts on Twitter featuring video and … Disneyland closing early to test new shows?
Disneyland releases more details of Diamond Celebration
This week the Disneyland Resort released more information about entertainment, merchandise and food items that are coming for the Diamond Celebration, plus announced a new contest related to the celebration celebrating Disneyland Park’s 60th birthday. The new contest is called Disneyland Diamond Days and will award guests of the Parks both daily and weekly prizes. … Disneyland releases more details of Diamond Celebration
Hatbox Ghost returning to Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion
Fans have been speculating for years about the return of the Hatbox Ghost, which appeared in the Haunted Mansion for a short time near the opening of the attraction in 1969. The Disneyland Resort has finally confirmed that as part of the Diamond Celebration for Disneyland’s 60th birthday, the Hatbox Ghost will return to the … Hatbox Ghost returning to Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion
Disneyland confirms upgrades to classic attractions
The Disneyland Resort has finally confirmed two rumored upgrades to classic Fantasyland attractions. When the Matterhorn Bobsleds reopen on May 16th, guests will see new effects and according to the DisneyParks Blog, “the Abominable Snowman in ways you’ve never seen him before.” The upgrades to Peter Pan’s Flight, which opens May 21st, include a new … Disneyland confirms upgrades to classic attractions
Finale for the Disneyland Band?
The Disney Parks Blog posted recently that live music would be “expanding at Disneyland Park beginning July 17,” with more musical acts throughout the day and new arrangements and themed performances for the Disneyland Band. What the official Disney site didn’t say is that, per union contract, current members of the band were recently given … Finale for the Disneyland Band?
Disneyland fan snaps photo of Diamond Celebration decorations
Disneyland fans Morgan and Tina Freitag were heading to the Resort recently when they passed by a truck carrying what appear to be decorations destined for Sleeping Beauty Castle and Carthay Circle Restaurant. Being Disneyland fans, the mother and daughter couldn’t help but take a picture of the discovery (and post it on Facebook). Sleeping … Disneyland fan snaps photo of Diamond Celebration decorations
