Disneyland Resort Current Event
Disneyland’s Adventureland Treehouse: The Return of a Classic!
By Samantha Davis-Friedman -September 27, 2023
“Disney’s “Swiss Family Robinson” – described by Walt Disney as “one of the greatest adventure stories of all time” – premiered Dec. 21, 1960, and on Nov. 18, 1962, a recreation of the family’s rustic island home took root as the Swiss Family Treehouse attraction at Disneyland.
“Since then, three additional treehouses sprouted up on Oct. 1, 1971, at Walt Disney World; April 12, 1992, at Disneyland Paris; and July 21, 1993, at Tokyo Disneyland.
“In June 1999, Disneyland’s walk-through attraction was re-imagined as Tarzan’s Treehouse, which closed in April 2022 to make way for a new Adventureland Treehouse, which will once again be inspired by “Swiss Family Robinson” when it opens later this fall.
“As we anxiously await the debut of the re-re-imagined treehouse, let’s look at how Imagineers took inspiration from the original 1962 attraction as well as the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (S.E.A.) – and since the treehouse at Walt Disney World is still themed to “Swiss Family Robinson,” we’ll take a spin around that attraction as well.”
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Disneyland closes parts of Mickey’s Toontown again to fix persistent problems
Centoonial Park remains closed through Oct. 22 for a month-long refurbishment and Goofy’s How-to-Play Yard will close Oct. 23 for additional work.
By BRADY MACDONALD
PUBLISHED: September 21, 2023
“The recently refreshed Mickey’s Toontown that reopened in March at the Anaheim theme park has undergone a series of tune-ups and touch-ups in the ensuing months to address issues with everything from artificial turf and rubber flooring to playground equipment and water features.
“Disneyland temporarily closed a few areas of Mickey’s Toontown on a rolling basis in June and July for maintenance work. Some of those areas are once again behind construction walls for a second round of fixes.”
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“Donald Duck’s water play area has yet to open. Teeter totters and a colorful bird house have been removed from Goofy’s Play Yard. Visitor traffic patterns over a section of turf between the Mickey & Minnie fountain and the Walt’s Dreaming Tree are forcing Disneyland to install pavers as a replacement.”
Orange County Register
Disney doubles theme park investment to $60 billion over next decade
Disneyland already has plans for a new E-ticket dark ride in Avengers Campus and an Avatar experience.
By BRADY MACDONALD
PUBLISHED: September 19, 2023
“The Disney Parks, Experiences and Products division will nearly double its investment in domestic and international theme parks and cruise ships, the company announced on Tuesday, Sept. 19 during a conference with Wall Street analysts and investors at Walt Disney World in Florida.”
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“While 100 million people a year visit Disney theme parks around the world, Disney’s internal research shows there are 700 million more with a “high Disney affinity” who have not yet visited a Disney theme park.”
Orange County Register
Disney teases Frozen, Black Panther and Coco experiences for Disneyland
Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro floats the possibility of new lands or attractions coming to the Disneyland resort during an investor summit at Walt Disney World in Florida.
By BRADY MACDONALD
PUBLISHED: September 19, 2023
“Disneyland may — or may not — be getting new themed lands, rides or experiences based on Frozen, Black Panther, Coco and Avatar as the Disney leadership continues to tease Blue Sky concepts as tantalizing possibilities for the Anaheim theme park.
“Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro floated the possibility of new lands or attractions based on Frozen’s Arendelle, Black Panther’s Wakanda and Coco’s Santa Cecilia during an investor summit on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at Walt Disney World in Florida.”
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“There’s likely one reason for all the pie-in-the-sky possibilities floating over Anaheim: DisneylandForward.”
Orange County Register
Walt Disney’s Tradition Continues: Disneyland Selects Its 50th Set of Ambassadors!
By Dusty Sage -September 28, 2023
“MiceChatters, we’re about to embark on a magical journey that spans 58 years of Disneyland history! Join me as we welcome the sparkling new Disneyland Ambassadors for 2024-2025, Jada Young and Raul Aquino Rojas.”
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The 2024-2025 Disney Ambassadors of the Disneyland Resort Have Been Announced
by Tricia Kennedy | Sep 28, 2023
Disneyland Resort has announced the Disney Ambassadors for 2024-2025, Jada Young and Raul Aquino Rojas.
Laughing Place
Photos and Video: Avengers Vault Opens at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure
by Mike Mack | Sep 18, 2023
“Avengers assemble! Marvel fans can now find all kinds of merchandise in the newly opened Avengers Vault in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure.”
Laughing Place
See inside Disneyland’s $6,000 a night two-story DVC Grand Villa suite
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel opens in the new Disney Vacation Club wing at the Anaheim theme park resort.
By BRADY MACDONALD
UPDATED: September 29, 2023
“Rooms in the new Disney Vacation Club tower can also be rented out for the night like any other Disney hotel room. DVC members get first dibs on the new Discovery Tower, but empty rooms can be booked by anybody — whether they’re DVC members or not.
“The new Discovery Tower pool, gym, lobby and soon-to-debut Palm Breeze bar are open to any guest staying at the Disneyland Hotel — regardless if they’re a DVC member or staying in the new tower.
“All of the rooms with Princess and the Frog, Fantasia and Frozen themes add Disney storytelling touches big and small as a way to differentiate the new DVC Villas from other Anaheim hotel rooms near the theme park resort.”
Orange County Register
Photos/Videos: The Villas at Disneyland Hotel Now Open At The Disneyland Resort
by Tony Betti | Sep 28, 2023
“Inspired by the creative magic of Walt Disney Animation Studios, The Villas at Disneyland Hotel are now open. The all-new tower features 344 thoughtfully themed guest rooms designed to immerse guests in the worlds of classic Disney stories while offering modern, just-like-home amenities only steps away from the Disneyland Resort theme parks.”
Laughing Place
EXPLORE the Stunning NEW Villas at the Disneyland Hotel – News & Views
By Dusty Sage -September 29, 2023
“The brand new Villas at the Disneyland Hotel, Disneyland’s 2nd Vacation Club property, officially opened to guests today (September 28th, 2023). We checked in for an opening night stay and share photos and information below about the Duo Studios, Deluxe Studios, 1-bedroom suites, 2-bedroom suites, and Grand Villas. Plus, we have gorgeous photos of the new pool and lobby areas. This is a stunning hotel you are going to want to see for yourself… so we’ve included everything you need to know about booking a stay and what you need to know about Disneyland’s striking new lodging.”
MiceChat
Disneyland closes Space Mountain for 5-week overhaul during busy Halloween season
The popular Tomorrowland indoor roller coaster will be closed Sept. 18 through Oct. 25 for refurbishment.
By BRADY MACDONALD
PUBLISHED: September 18, 2023
“Space Mountain will be closed from Monday, Sept. 18 through Oct. 25 for refurbishment at the Anaheim theme park, according to the Disneyland website.”
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“In past Halloween seasons, the Ghost Galaxy holiday overlay added video projections of spinning nebulas and a fiery space demon to the pitch black indoor coaster. The fearsome intergalactic creature with a flaming skull head reaches out with his skeletal hands as riders race past in the dark.”
Orange County Register
Disneyland Update – A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow???
By Dusty Sage -September 18, 2023
Disneyland Update – Bring It On – OR – The Big Tease!
By Dusty Sage -September 25, 2023
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