AUTHOR: Tom Bell
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
Arizona man arrested again for selling fake Disneyland tickets
After just being released from prison last fall, Terance Hutchinson of Avondale, Arizona has been arrested once again for selling fake Disneyland tickets to as many as 20 victims. Phoenix police arrested Hutchinson recently at his mother’s home where they found multiple counterfeit tickets. After several reports of fake tickets, detectives were able to connect … Arizona man arrested again for selling fake Disneyland tickets
No Third Park for the Disneyland Resort
At the recent shareholders meeting in San Francisco, Walt Disney Co. Chairman and Chief Executive Bob Iger tried to dispel any rumors of plans for a third park in Anaheim, saying instead that they are planning an expansion of Disneyland Park. According to Iger, “We have plans at Disneyland for an expansion that we have … No Third Park for the Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Resort will kick off 60th with a 24-hour party
The Disneyland Resort will use its annual 24-hour event as a way to kick off the Diamond Celebration honoring 60 years of Disneyland Park. The Coolest Summer Ever will feature a 24-hour party at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure beginning May 22 at 6am and continuing through May 23 at 6am. The event … Disneyland Resort will kick off 60th with a 24-hour party
Marvel to skip San Diego Comic-Con?
In a recent casual interview on Facebook, James Gunn, director of “Guardians of the Galaxy”, hinted that Marvel Studios may be skipping Comic-Con. San Diego Comic-Con is held each summer in July and in recent years one of the hottest tickets has been the Marvel presentations, but according to Gunn, “Marvel isn’t going so I’m … Marvel to skip San Diego Comic-Con?
