Runners are sending out warning signals about potential ICE (United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement) activity during the upcoming Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend. Previous runDisney participants say the event, which runs from January 29 to February 1, is a possible target for an immigration crackdown. This comes just one week after the federal agency set up a new detainment facility near ...

The original Splash Mountain music played on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure this month when several guests snuck a portable speaker onto the log flume ride to “bring back” the controversial attraction. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Splash Mountain closed at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort in 2023 for its transformation into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The rethemed attraction replaces the racist Song ...

There’s a specific anxiety that comes with news that your favorite Disney attraction is closing, especially when headlines hint at indefinite shutdowns. Disney fans recall past closures that turned permanent, like Splash Mountain becoming Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the controversial replacement of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride with The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. When you hear about a closure, ...

There’s a unique anticipation when a beloved restaurant closes for renovations, especially one as significant as Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Since opening in 2001, Napa Rose has been renowned for its sophisticated California wine-country cuisine and has earned a loyal following for special occasions. However, its recent closure raised concerns among fans about how the ...

When a ride breaks down at Disney, most guests understand what comes next. You remain seated in your ride vehicle, you wait for an announcement, and eventually a Cast Member arrives to explain the situation and guide everyone off safely. It may be frustrating, especially when a vacation schedule is packed and every minute feels valuable, but it is a ...

When Disney reimagined Splash Mountain as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the transformation came with high expectations and intense scrutiny from fans on both sides of the debate. Some guests embraced the new Princess and the Frog theming as a fresh take on the classic log flume experience, while others mourned the loss of the original attraction’s characters and storytelling. What nobody ...

When Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened at Disneyland in 2019, it represented one of the most ambitious themed land projects Disney had ever undertaken. Credit: Jeremy Thompson, Flickr The immersive Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu transported guests into the Star Wars universe with unprecedented attention to detail, interactive elements, and two groundbreaking attractions. Rise of the Resistance quickly ...

Staying at Disneyland Resort hotels has always been a major financial commitment for Disney families, often making off-property options more appealing due to their lower rates. Hotels like Disney’s Grand Californian and Disneyland Hotel regularly charge much more than comparable nearby accommodations. For budget-conscious travelers, the added cost for Disney’s theming and experiences often outweighs the benefits. However, Disney sometimes ...

Few places in the world inspire the same level of anticipation as a Disney Resort. For generations, families have circled dates on calendars, saved for months, and planned entire vacations around a single moment: walking beneath the railroad tracks and into Walt Disney’s original park. It’s a tradition fueled by nostalgia, storytelling, and the promise that—just for a few days—magic ...

As of Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is now closed at Disneyland Park. The hottest ride in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is undergoing maintenance ahead of the Batuu timeline shift that Disney announced earlier this month. Disneyland Resort hasn’t said when the popular attraction will reopen. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Overhaul Days ago, Disneyland Resort ...