Early maps show the ‘lost lands’ of Disneyland, new book reveals
There’s an oft-repeated Disneyland creation myth: Artist and animation art director Herb Ryman was given 48 hours to draw an early, heavily detailed and romanticized…
It ‘keeps Walt alive’: Imagineers defend new Walt Disney robot
“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” That’s one of Walt Disney’s most popular quotes, often used in the context of the theme park…
At 93, legendary Disney imagineer Bob Gurr has stories to tell
Bob Gurr has often joked that if it’s at Disneyland and it moves, he likely had a hand in its design. Gurr first started working…
Inside incredible European theme park ‘better than Disneyland’ with tiny queues
PortAventura in Spain is a fraction of the size of Disneyland Paris, but welcomes five million guests a year who say it's the best theme…
Everything you need to know about Disneyland’s 70th celebration
The Disneyland Resort is turning 70 in July, and it has never missed an opportunity to throw a party — especially one rooted in nostalgia.…
I went behind the scenes of Disneyland Paris’ huge park expansion – with new Frozen land and first ever Lion King ride
DISNEYLAND Paris is undergoing a huge new expansion and I was one of the lucky few to get an exclusive behind-the-scenes preview.The theme parks' Walt…
When my mom died, there was only one place to mourn: Disneyland
My mother, Donna, died unexpectedly earlier this month. On a recent Tuesday morning, she got up as normal, and even went to the salon. That…
'Mykonos and Santorini are like Disneyland – smaller Greek islands are superior'
Mykonos and Santorini are two of the most popular Greek islands for tourists - but some visitors think that the islands are way too crowded…
'I took my son to Disneyland Paris as a single parent – here are my top tips'
Check out my top tips as we head to Disneyland Paris on the Eurostar, and stay onsite at Disney Hotel New York - The Art…
Disabled Disneyland visitor sues over new, stricter DAS pass
Last July, San Diego resident Trisha Malone applied for a disability exemption at a booth just outside the Disneyland and California Adventure theme parks.The Disability…
Disneyland’s original Haunted Mansion returns this week
When Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion reopens Saturday in its classic, non-holiday form it will essentially mark the completion of a nearly yearlong refurbishment project, one that…
Girl, 16, & dad killed after ‘home built’ plane smashed into warehouse in fireball inferno near Disneyland in California
A DAD and her 16-year-old daughter have tragically died after a "home-built" plane smashed into a packed warehouse before exploding.Kelly Reid and her father Pascal Reid…
Disneyland OKs state’s largest wage theft settlement with workers
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know to start…
Disney agrees to $233-million settlement in wage theft case
Five years after workers first took Disneyland to court for allegedly skirting an Anaheim minimum wage law, resort owner Walt Disney Co. has agreed to…
Everything coming to Disneyland in 2025 — including $67 per day tickets
Disneyland is turning 70 next year, and the theme park has never missed an excuse to throw a nostalgia-fueled party. The coming months will be…
Disneyland doubles down on diverse live shows for the holidays
One of the Disneyland Resort’s new holiday offerings is a show featuring the young guitar-slinging character of Miguel from “Coco.” But it’s ultimately rooted in…
Wowcher Black Friday deal could get you a holiday to Bali, Maldives or Disneyland for £89
The Wowcher Black Friday sale includes an incredible discount on the popular Wowcher Ultimate Mystery Holiday, where travellers could jet off to a dream destination…
'I went to Disneyland without my kids – I couldn't afford to take them'
A mother had always wanted to go to Disneyland in California, USA, and decided to go during her children's term times — but she only…
France holiday chaos as flights cancelled and Eurostar delayed as massive snowfall cakes Disneyland
A major airport in Paris was told by authorities to cancel 10% of outgoing flights by authorities on Thursday after regions were hit with snow…
Everything you need to know about Disneyland’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Splash Mountain’s eviction is complete. With the opening Friday of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Disneyland has formally rid itself of an attraction that came to be…