Walt Disney—A Magical Life finally joins the Disneyland 70 anniversary festivities at the Disneyland Resort. The long-anticipated docu-style attraction featuring Walt Disney himself in audio-animatronic form is set to become a permanent feature at the Opera House on Main Street, USA, at the park’s entrance. io9 was on hand for the media preview of the […]
Walt Disney Returns as a Surreal Animatronic for Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary
As of this week, Walt Disney returns to his original Magic Kingdom, with a little help from the magic-makers at Imagineering. Through the audio-animatronics technology Walt Disney introduced when he opened Disneyland 70 years ago, the evolution of the show robots has gone from static positioning with some movements, as first seen on the singing […]
Blockbusters Take Over Theme Parks for a Mega Movie Summer
Summer hits the theme parks and vacation destinations in this week’s theme park news. Universal Studios Hollywood takes fans back in time with Back to the Future and Jaws while bringing in the future with new Wicked and Jurassic World fun. Don’t worry, the Universal Monsters aren’t far behind; in fact they’re all hitting up Sin […]
Visit Disneyland From the Comfort of Disney+ With More POV Walkthroughs
The Disney Experiences video library, which already includes POV ride-alongs for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and a Galaxy’s Edge ambiance stroll, will soon add more attractions from across the Disneyland Resort. It’s perfect for the fans who transform their living rooms, classrooms, and office cubicles into their ride vehicles and you’ll be able […]
How Theme Park Snack Culture Influenced the Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket Craze
Popcorn buckets are becoming must-have toy collectibles, and this plot twist of trends comes from the unhinged virality of containers that evoke pop culture icons and hold tasty snacks. As a theme park nerd, I saw it unfold as Disney Parks’ snack of choice went from the general cylindrical plastic bucket to Mickey Mouse-shaped holiday […]
The Disneyland Resort Is Trading ‘Monsters Inc.’ for ‘Avatar’
The Disneyland Resort is officially trading one Sully for another. At the D23 Expo last year, Disney confirmed James Cameron’s world of Avatar would be coming to its California Adventure theme park in Anaheim, as well as a new ride based on Pixar’s Coco. What the company didn’t reveal at the time was where the […]
Walt Disney World Finally Gets a Nighttime Parade This Summer
With summer vacations on the horizon, Disney Experiences are popping off at their bi-coastal theme parks, Disney Cruises, and international destinations. Walt Disney World is getting a nighttime parade featuring new Pixar and Disney Animation Studios favorites, while Mickey Mouse and the Fab Five get dapper outfits to shine along with Starlight. Spooky fun is […]
The Coolest Thing You Can Do at Disneyland for Its 70th Anniversary
If there are two things Disney fans love, it’s exclusive merchandise and interactive games. So, when news broke of an event that combined the two for the 70th anniversary celebration of Disneyland, I knew the first chance I had, I was going to try it. Disneyland in Anaheim, California, just began its year-long 70th anniversary […]
Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Brings Cartoony Chaos to This Summer’s Celebration
Disneyland is turning 70 this summer, and festivities begin this weekend at Walt Disney’s first theme park. While past anniversaries emphasized a throwback to opening day nostalgia, this milestone wants to bring the party energy like no other. Thankfully, that doesn’t mean turning the castle into a Birthday cake, but the zany fun comes in […]
Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Is Celebrating an Icon You Might Never Have Heard Of
International Disney Parks sensation Duffy has made a comeback at Disneyland for the theme park’s 70th anniversary celebration. The bear took off at Tokyo Disney before expanding to the rest of the overseas parks, making it a must-have collectible alongside his friends. Reservations for the shop at Tokyo DisneySea, where the latest versions of the […]