Closure Announcement for the Classic Ride Disneyland has officially announced that the beloved ride, “it’s a small world,” will close for refurbishment starting October 30 and remain shut until November 13. This annual closure is part of its preparation for the much-anticipated holiday overlay, a transformation that has enchanted visitors since it was first introduced in 1997. As Disneyland gears ...

Government officials are considering a new tax on theme park tickets and parking, which could mean your Disney parks experience is about to get a whole lot more expensive. Credit: Univaded Fox, Flickr Disney Parks Could Become Even More Expensive for Millions of Families The magic of Disneyland has always come at a price—but that price might soon rise in ...

Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort can look forward to a more convenient arrival experience in the near future. The resort has officially confirmed to WDWNT that the recently closed west side entrance to the Downtown Disney District will reopen, following a temporary closure that began earlier this month. Credit: Disney The entrance, which leads from the Disneyland Hotel area into ...

Unexpected Guest Behavior in the Stretching Room Recently, Disneyland’s iconic Haunted Mansion became the backdrop for an unexpected incident that amused and bewildered guests. While visitors congregated in the famous stretching room, poor guest behavior disrupted the carefully crafted experience. Instead of soaking in the eerie narration of the ghost host, attendees were confronted with a rather unpleasant aroma introduced ...

Anticipated Ride Shutdowns for Refurbishment Disneyland is preparing for a significant transformation this September, with 13 rides slated for temporary closures as part of its fall refurbishments. Beginning on September 2, the beloved Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be the first to shut down, marking the start of this extensive refurbishment phase. Alongside this popular attraction, other rides, including Radiator ...

A recent incident at Disneyland has sparked outrage after a guest reported being treated with hostility by employees at Flo’s Café, leading the guest to file a formal complaint regarding what they believe may have been racially motivated behavior. The incident occurred during a family visit to the park, where the guest and their two children—one of whom was visiting ...

Disney’s Focus on Wealthy Guests CFO Hugh Johnston’s recent statements highlight a significant strategic shift at Disney: the company’s intentional pivot toward catering to fewer, wealthier guests. In a recent earnings call, Johnston emphasized the impressive financial results of Disney Parks, reporting over $9 billion in revenue, a remarkable eight percent increase from the previous year. This financial growth, however, ...

Disneyland Resort is giving its closest fans an opportunity they won’t want to miss. Disneyland70 Is Finally Here Seventy years after Walt Disney first opened the gates to his groundbreaking theme park in Anaheim, California, Disneyland Resort is celebrating its milestone anniversary with plenty of magic and new memories in store. The anniversary celebration officially launched on May 16, 2025, ...

Disneyland Resort has faced harsh criticism and protests after Vice President JD Vance and his family spent the weekend at the Southern California Disney parks. The conservative family shut down attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and forced fellow guests at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa to undergo invasive Secret Service searches on arrival. ...

Disney is finally updating millions of guests on its beloved Fantasmic! experience, which went down some time ago. But is the show back in its full glory? Disney Gives Surprising Update on Fantasmic! It was March 17, 2025. As fireworks lit the night over Disneyland’s Rivers of America, fans eagerly watched Fantasmic! unfold—until, suddenly, the show came to an unexpected halt. No final burst ...