Category: Disneyland

Disneyland Postpones Reopening of Mickey’s Toontown

February 21, 2023
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Disneyland officials in Anaheim, California, announced last Friday that Mickey’s Toontown reopening has been delayed from its original reopening date of March 8—now set for March 19—due to unexpected weather conditions, according to park officials. The cartoon-themed land will feature rides like “Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin,” “Chip n’ Dale’s Gadgetcoaster,” and other interactive attractions…

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Another Death After Fall from Disneyland Parking Structure

February 20, 2023
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A woman died Feb. 18 at Disneyland after falling from the Mickey & Friends parking structure, the same location where an Orange County High School principal committed suicide almost three months ago. At about 6:50 p.m. Saturday officers responded to a call, finding Marney Schoenfeld, 46, of Scottsdale, Arizona injured after she jumped or fell…

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Woman Dies After Fall From Disneyland Parking Structure

February 19, 2023
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—A woman died Saturday evening after she fell from a parking structure at Disneyland. Officers responded at 6:50 p.m. to the Mickey and Friends parking structure, where they found the woman on the ground, Anaheim police Sgt. Jonathan McClintock told City News Service. They worked to keep the woman alive until paramedics arrived and…

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New Disneyland Pre-Show Features Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln Relationship

February 3, 2023
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Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California is now featuring a new video installation on the relationship between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass in honor of Black History Month. The 9-minute documentary, co-created by Disney and National Geographic, is playing at the park’s Main Street Opera House for The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln…

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Disneyland Kicks Off Disney’s Centennial Celebration With New Ride

January 27, 2023
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—The celebration of the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company at the Disneyland Resort begins Jan. 27 with the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and the debut of “World of Color—ONE.” Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway marks the first time Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse have starred in a ride-through attraction…

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‘Splash Mountain’ Permanently Closed, Replaced at Disneyland Following Racism Allegations

January 24, 2023
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After over 40 years of operation, Disneyland’s “Splash Mountain” ride permanently closed its doors Jan. 23 to be re-themed as “Princess Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” and will reopen as such in 2024, according to park officials. While officials assert the ride’s water-fall-like structure and layout will not change, Disney “Imagineers” will remodel it after “The Princess…

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Disneyland Resumes Magic Key Annual Pass Sales

January 18, 2023
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Disney announced on Jan. 16 that it resumed sales of its Magic Key Annual passes, which allow guests to reserve admission dates for its theme parks in Anaheim, California, year-round for a flat rate. Sales were paused since the parks’ closures from 2020 through early 2021 due to COVID-19 lockdowns. A limited number of passes…

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Disneyland Institutes Changes for Prices, Park-Hopping

January 13, 2023
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Citing customer complaints about prices and park-hopping restrictions instituted during the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amarco indicated changes of such are coming in an open letter to employees on Jan. 10. “I’m in the parks fairly often and I listen to you and to our guests about the things that are working as…

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Disney Announces Return of Half Marathons In Anaheim, Orlando

January 9, 2023
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Disney officials announced this week they will be bringing back their half-marathon to its parks in California and Florida next year after a seven-year hiatus. The “runDisney Race,” which is part of the park’s “Half Marathon Weekend,” will take place in January 2024. The event will feature 5K and 10K races, with registration starting next…

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Disneyland Set to Kick Off 100th Anniversary Next Month

December 31, 2022
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Featuring new holographic displays throughout the park, a newly decorated Sleeping Beauty castle, limited edition souvenirs and treats, and more, Disneyland in Anaheim, California, has unveiled plans for its 100th anniversary set to begin Jan. 27. Adding to the festivities will be the park’s new, platinum-themed overlay which it says is meant to signify Disney…

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