If you’ve been to Disneyland or Walt Disney World, you may be wondering what other Disney vacations you can take (besides going back to those destinations, of course! There’s nothing wrong with that.). From Aulani in Hawai’i to the 33 itineraries offered by Adventures by Disney, there...
When D23, Disney’s Official Fan Club had its first Destination D event, called “Disneyland ‘55”, at the Disneyland Hotel, I had the privilege to attend. The end of Day 1 was an amazing concert, “E-Ticket: Music from Disney Parks”, featuring Richard Sherman. During his...
In January of 2010, my parents, Rodney and Kay, came back out to California to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. My wife, Faye, and I spent a week with them celebrating. We had times with other family, a day at Sea World, and of...
One of the most famous speeches to Disneyland fans may be Walt Disney’s dedication speech from Opening Day, July 17, 1955. It’s on a plaque at the base of the flag pole in Town Square. Part of it is shown during The Magic, The...
On July 24, 1966, New Orleans Square became the fist new “land” added to Disneyland since park opening, though Imagineers had been working on concepts for it since 1957. The first attraction to open in the new land was Pirates of the Caribbean. Pirates...
With the reopening of the Matterhorn just four weeks away, this seems like a good day to share an interesting tidbit or two about the landmark (in more ways than one) attraction.The Matterhorn Bobsleds opened on June 14, 1959, along with the Submarine Voyage,...
When it comes to one of the things Disney does best, right at the top of my list is the themed attractions. From the themed queue (line) to the attraction itself to the exit. The very best attractions tell a unified story from beginning...
There is a lovely spot off to the right of Sleeping Beauty Castle’s drawbridge. For a long time, it was one of the quiet, tranquil parts of Disneyland. It’s still relatively quiet—though it’s become busier in recent years. It’s also got a history that...
Right in the middle of Disneyland Park, in what is called the Central Plaza, or “Hub,” stands the Partners Statue. Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse together. But guests who have been going to Disneyland for only the last 20 years or so may not...