Disneyland Resort Newsroom

Disneyland Resort Presents a Window on Main Street, U.S.A. To Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, Composers of ‘It’s a Small World’ and Enchanted Tiki Room Theme

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

They’ve written some of the most memorable songs in Disney theme park – and motion picture – history, and on March 11, 2010, the Academy Award-winning composers of the music from “It’s a Small World” and The Enchanted Tiki Room, as well as “Mary Poppins,” received the highest honor that the Disneyland Resort bestows. The Sherman brothers, Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, received a tribute window on Main Street, U.S.A.

'Captain EO' Returns to Disneyland Park

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

The 2fer Ticket is Back at Disneyland Resort: Valuable Offer For Southern California Residents Available Through April 12

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Disneyland Welcomes Rose Bowl-Bound Ohio State and Oregon Football Teams Saturday, Dec. 26

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Now that Ohio State and Oregon have won berths in the 2010 Rose Bowl Game presented by Citi in Pasadena, what are they going to do next?  They’re going to Disneyland! 

Classic Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln Returns to Disneyland, Utilizing Advanced Technology to Present Lincoln’s Inspiring Words

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EST

President Abraham Lincoln returns to the Main Street Opera House in Disneyland with stunning new Audio-Animatronics technology that makes this the most lifelike and expressive Lincoln figure yet. 

Captain EO Returns to Disneyland Resort

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Celebrating the ‘Season of Giving,’ 26th Annual 'Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade' Broadcasts from Both Coasts, Airing on ABC-TV Dec. 25

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. / ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 4, 2009) – ‘Tis the season to be merry at Disney Parks when the 26^th annual “Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade,” featuring award-winning 

musical talent and iconic stars performing in this year’s television special, airs Dec. 25 on ABC-TV.

A Reason to Give Thanks! National Thanksgiving Turkey Will Celebrate Presidential Pardon at New Home in Disneyland Park

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 25, 2009) – The National Thanksgiving Turkey will really have something to celebrate following today’s traditional presidential pardon ceremony on the White House North Lawn. “Courage” and his alternate, “Carolina,” are going to Disneyland! It starts with a ride to Dulles International Airport.  Then the birds will “fly” on United Airlines Flight “Turkey-1” to their new home at Disneyland Resort in Southern California.

La Navidad alegra los ánimos para celebraciones con familiares y amigos en el Disneyland Resort

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Cuando se trata de celebrar la magia y el brillo de la temporada con amigos y seres queridos, no hay otro lugar como el Disneyland Resort donde, del 13 de noviembre al 3 de enero de 2010, la Navidad brillará más que nunca.

Mobile Magic Application Transforms Verizon Wireless Phones Into Electronic Tour Guides to Navigate Disney Parks

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Disney’s Newest Royalty, Princess Tiana Arrives in Disneyland Friday, Nov. 6

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EST

Starting Friday, Nov. 6, Disneyland guests will be treated to appearances by Princess Tiana, star of the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated feature film “The Princess and the Frog.”

The Disney Gallery Reopens in a New Location; ‘Enchanting the Classics’ is the Theme of the Inaugural Show in Former Bank of Main Street

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2009) – The Disney Gallery reopens Oct. 2 in its new home near Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland.  The first art exhibit, “Enchanting the Classics,” will focus on how the artists of Walt Disney Imagineering have kept beloved Disneyland attractions, such as Jungle Cruise, Submarine Voyage and Pirates of the Caribbean, fresh and exciting over the years with enhancements and surprises.

The Walt Disney Company Continues Commitment to Encouraging Cast ‘VoluntEARism’

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Walt Disney Company has a longstanding commitment to community service that dates back to Walt Disney, himself, who once said, “The greatest moments in life are not concerned with selfish achievements, but rather with the things we do for other people.”  While Disney has always embraced service and volunteerism, the company formalized support and encouragement of volunteer efforts more than a quarter of a century ago with the introduction of the Disney VoluntEARS program.

HandsOn Network

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

HandsOn Network, the volunteer-focused arm of Points of Light Institute, is an international nonprofit organization whose core mission is to inspire, equip and mobilize people to take action that changes the world.  Our vision is that one day every person will discover their power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant democracies around the world.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo Unveils New Attractions and Experiences at First D23 Expo

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EST

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo detailed plans for future lands, attractions and adventures that will be delighting Disney guests for years to come, at the first D23 Expo. Most notable among the announcements were the confirmation of an all-new Star Tours attraction and the largest expansion in the history of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.

Chilling Halloween Changes at Space Mountain, Spooky New Fireworks Plus Favorite Halloween Traditions Create Fun for Everyone at Disneyland Resort

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

Spooky new fireworks and ghoulish screams at Space Mountain add to the fun when Halloween Time returns to Disneyland Resort Sept. 25-Nov. 1.  Halloween Time offers families a chance to celebrate the season as they interact with some of Disney’s most beloved characters decked out in seasonal costumes at Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks.  Guests will also enjoy a unique opportunity to experience some spooky fun with Disney’s more sinister characters, the Disney villains.  In addition, Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party returns for 12 special nights in October.

Maleficent the Dragon Joins ‘Fantasmic!’

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

A spectacular new dragon joins “Fantasmic!,” stretching as high as 45 feet tall and breathing great plumes of fire on the Rivers of America at Disneyland.  Performances of the show have been extended nightly through Sept. 7, and will continue weekends – Friday, Saturday, Sunday – as well as during holiday periods through the end of 2009.

Maleficent Takes Center Stage in Fantasmic!

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

A spectacular new fire-breathing dragon joins the cast at Disneyland.

Actress Jennie Garth and Family Celebrate School Year's Eve August 30 at Disneyland Resort with Cookie and National PTA

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:30:00 EST

 Festivities to ring in the true “New Year” for families will kick off Sunday morning when Garth and her three school-age daughters will commemorate back-to-school alongside local students from Palm Lane Elementary (Anaheim, Ca.).

Time-saving Disney’s FASTPASS Gives Disneyland Resort Guests an Alternative to Waiting in Line for Popular Attractions

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

Disney’s FASTPASS, in use at Disneyland Resort since 1999, is a virtual queuing program for certain popular attractions, a service that allows guests at Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure to receive a voucher listing a computer-assigned boarding time. The popular program was first used during the 1999 holiday season on “it’s a small world holiday.” Disney’s FASTPASS options on Space Mountain, Splash Mountain and Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin” quickly followed in early 2000, and additional attractions have been added to the program since then.

New Vacation Package Offers Fall Savings at Disneyland Resort, With ‘Halloween Time’ Entertainment

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:00:00 EST

Value-minded vacationers have plenty to celebrate this fall with a special travel offer: savings of $400* at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California.  From Aug. 12 through Dec. 19, 2009, guests will save $400 when they book a 4-Day/4-Night Disneyland Resort vacation package, featuring Disneyland Resort hotel accommodations – Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Paradise Pier – and park hopper tickets.  The offer is valid for arrivals Aug. 23 through Dec. 20, 2009.  Pricing starts as low as $87 per person, per day, at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel.*

Splash Mountain Celebrates 20 Years of Waterbourne Plunges and ‘Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah’ Fun

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

The thrill of plummeting down a water chute, screaming and making a giant splash are just as exciting today as they were on July 17, 1989, when Splash Mountain opened in Critter Country at Disneyland park. Guests continue to celebrate the journey through a magical world in a hollowed-out log, singing along with characters on classic songs such as “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” and enjoying this very special “laughing place.”

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to Offer a Glimpse ‘Behind the Magic’ at Disney’s D23 EXPO, Sept. 10-13

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST

What will Disney’s theme parks and resorts look like in the future?  Fans will learn the answer to that question and many more as they take a “behind-the-magic” tour of their favorite Disney destinations at the inaugural D23 EXPO, where the entire world of Disney will come together under one roof at the Anaheim Convention Center in California from Sept. 10-13.

Marty Sklar Celebrates 54 Years of Imagination on the 54th Anniversary of Disneyland

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EST

Marty Sklar, Executive Vice President and Walt Disney Imagineering Ambassador, was honored with a tribute window at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on July 17, 2009 - the 54th anniversary of Disneyland.

Disney Parks Celebrates A Patriotic July 4th Weekend with Fireworks And A Salute To U.S. Presidents and New Citizens

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

ANAHEIM, Calif. July 2 - The Disneyland Resort has celebrated the glory of fireworks since 1957 with numerous spectacular shows.  The long-standing tradition continues with a star-spangled presentation for Independence Day, with Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky, July 2 through July 5. The “Magical” fireworks show returns July 6.

Disneyland Resort Celebrates Los Angeles Lakers and MVP Kobe Bryant with a Victory Parade for the 2009 World Champions

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 18, 2009) – Celebrating the best in basketball, Disneyland Resort saluted the 2009 World Champion Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday with a victory parade down Main Street U.S.A. in Disneyland park.  Kobe Bryant, MVP of the recent NBA Finals, smiled and waved to fans as he rode on a float to represent the Lakers in the special, celebration parade.

What’s New and What's Next at Disneyland Resort?

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

Halloween takes center stage at Disneyland Resort through Nov. 1, followed by new immersive experiences and 'World of Color'

Explosive Celebration of Summer Nights in New Disneyland Fireworks Show, 'Magical'

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

Tinker Bell is helping Disneyland guests celebrate the nights of summer with “Magical,” the new fireworks spectacular presented by Honda.  Tink’s sparkling touch will awaken favorite Disney moments and memories from movie classics such as “Pinocchio,” “Mary Poppins” and “Cinderella.”  And, in a very special debut, Dumbo proves that elephants can fly as he joins Tinker Bell in a “Magical” flight over Sleeping Beauty Castle.

New Dragon Joins the ‘Fantasmic!’ Cast at Disneyland; Performances Continue Through Year End

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

A fire-breathing dragon – the alter ego of Maleficent, who menaces “Sleeping Beauty” and, in “Fantasmic!,” Mickey Mouse – joins the awe-inspiring new creatures and more powerful projection technology now enhancing the nighttime event at Disneyland.  “Fantasmic!,” the long-running special-effects spectacular presented on Rivers of America in New Orleans Square and Frontierland, jumps off the screen like never before with stunning video and lighting effects that bring brilliant life to Mickey Mouse’s encounters with classic characters and menacing Disney villains.

Disneyland Resort Celebrates Summer Nightastic!

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

Twinkling Light Show at Pixie Hollow Makes Summer Nights at Disneyland More Magical Than Ever

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

Summer nights at Disneyland Resort will sparkle with more pixie dust than ever this year as Tinker Bell and her fairy friends unite to create an iridescent light show in their first appearance under the stars, at Pixie Hollow Enchantment.

Summer Nightastic! Rocks at Disneyland with the Sizzling, New Outdoor TLT Dance Club

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

This summer guests at the Disneyland Resort will celebrate life’s milestones in a huge party under the stars, Summer Nightastic!, and Disneyland will rock like never before at the new, exciting TLT Dance Club in Tomorrowland.

Disneyland Resort Summer Fun Pass Now Available: 3-day Pass for $99 Offers Incredible Value for Southern California Residents

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

Valuable ticket offer just in time for guests to enjoy new summer entertainment.

Summer Fun Pass can be upgraded to an Annual Passport

Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort Presidents Celebrate NBA Finals With Friendly Wager

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

ANAHEIM, Calif./LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 3, 2009) – Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton and Disneyland President Ed Grier are squaring off – all in fun – as their local teams, the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers, head for the NBA Finals.

Disneyland Park Fun Facts

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

D23 Expo, The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience, Comes to the Anaheim Convention Center Sept. 10-13

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

Disney fans will be given unprecedented access to never-before-seen movies, TV shows, park experiences, collectibles and more from Sept. 10 to Sept. 13 at the Anaheim Convention Center when Disney and D23: The Official Community for Disney Fans present the first-ever D23 EXPO.

Lighting Up The Night With New Shows And A New Glow! Disneyland Resort Celebrates Summer Nightastic!

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:15:00 EST

Disneyland Resort will glow like never before this summer as it debuts an all-new fireworks show, Magical, along with sensational new characters and effects that will brighten the Summer Nightastic! lineup of after-dark entertainment.

Disneyland Resort Offers Incredible Value for Southern California Residents with Admission to Two Parks for the Price of One

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:00:00 EST

With the “Southern California 2fer Ticket,” guests will experience the magic of new attractions and high quality entertainment at Disneyland or Disney’s California Adventure on one day, and then come back on another day to play in the other park – for free.

Guests, Dancers, Disney Characters Take to the Streets for Exuberant New Disneyland Show - Celebrate! A Street Party

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:00:00 EST

With so much in life to celebrate, the Disneyland Resort is inviting all of its guests to “Celebrate Today” with exciting, new entertainment, including this rollicking street party on Main Street U.S.A., in Disneyland park.

Celebration Roundup and Barbecue: The Ultimate Disneyland Destination for Food and Fun

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:00:00 EST

“What will you celebrate?” Whether it’s big or small, an extended family reunion or a birthday, Disneyland Resort has the ideal food and entertainment to enhance your event, including the all-new Celebration Roundup and Barbecue at Frontierland in Disneyland park.

FIRST EVER INSIDER’S GUIDE TO THE DISNEYLAND RESORT COVERS ATTRACTIONS, DINING, SHOPS AND HOTELS

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:00:00 EST

Zagat Survey recently released its first Disneyland Resort Insider’s Guide, a comprehensive overview of 279 rides, attractions, dining, shopping, hotels and amenities throughout California’s renowned Disneyland Resort.

Main Street Rocks As Disneyland Resort Celebrates Spring, With New Entertainment and Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:00:00 EST

Disneyland guests are dancing down Main Street, U.S.A., with Mickey Mouse and the gang in a high-energy show that celebrates spring at the Disneyland Resort.

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique: Magical Makeovers Reign As Young Princesses (and Knights) Get The Royal Treatment At Disneyland Resort

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Beginning April 17, aspiring young princesses (and knights) will be treated to the full fairy-tale treatment at the Disneyland Resort as they celebrate a pixie-dusted makeover at the all-new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, located in the Sleeping Beauty Castle Courtyard.

Disney Cruise Line Returns

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

At a press conference today at the El Capitan Theatre, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Geraldine Knatz, Ph.d, together announced that Disney Cruise Line plans to reposition the Disney Wonder cruise ship from its Florida base in Port Canaveral to the West Coast in 2011.

‘Get 2 More Nights Free’ to Savor All the Exciting New Summer Entertainment At Disneyland Resort

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

With free admission to a theme park on your birthday throughout 2009, new adventures and entertainment at both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks, and a special travel offer that will add two free nights to your three-night stay, a visit to the Disneyland Resort this summer offers value-minded vacationers plenty to celebrate.

Two Disneyland Resort Jungle Cruise Skippers 'Spiel' Their Way to Tokyo Disney Resort

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

ANAHEIM, CALIF., February 16, 2009 – Earlier this year, Jungle Cruise skippers all around the world were preparing their funniest material for a chance at representing their respective Disney Parks in Tokyo this month. Since the attraction debuted at Disneyland in 1955, the skipper role has always been one of interaction and fun, telling the story of the Jungle Cruise through silly jokes.

Disneyland Resort Implements Programs to Reduce Emissions

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

As part of its ongoing commitment to the environment, Disneyland Resort announced two innovative environmental initiatives to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The Resort has begun using compressed natural gas to fuel its guest trams and recycled cooking oil to power its Disneyland Railroad steam trains and Mark Twain riverboat.

"it's a small world" Sing Along

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

You know the words, "it's small world after all...it's a small, small, world!" Take a ride on the recently reopened classic attraction "it's a small world" at Disneyland in Southern California. See the classic child dolls and keep your eyes peeled for new dolls costumed as some of your favorite Disney and Disney-Pixar characters. And sing along with contestants from the "Yamaha Celebrate Your Music" contest as they perform their own renditions of the famous song!

Disneyland Resort Offers Incredible Value for Southern California Residents with Admission to Two Parks for the Price of One

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

ANAHEIM, Calif. (January 8, 2009) – Southern California families looking for value and the best way to spend their limited entertainment dollars will find an unbeatable offer at the Disneyland Resort in the new year. With the “Southern California 2fer Ticket,” guests will experience the magic of new attractions and high quality entertainment at Disneyland or Disney’s California Adventure on one day, and then come back on another day to play in the other park – for free.

DISNEYLAND RESORT AND FOUR PARTNERS WILL OPEN INNOVENTIONS DREAM HOME IN MAY

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Disneyland Resort will open the Innoventions Dream Home this spring, a key piece of its new partnership with Microsoft, HP, Life|ware and home builder Taylor Morrison. Reminiscent of the 1957 "House of the Future," the Dream Home showcases current and developing technologies for the home in an immersive experience.