12 things Disneyland could announce at D23
The D23 fan festival coming to Anaheim in August will officially put a bunch of projects on the calendar over the next few years that have only been teased as …
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Pandas will head to California after a ‘farewell ceremony’ in China
The long-awaited return of giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo appears imminent after Chinese officials held a formal farewell ceremony for Yun Chuan and Xin Bao on Wednesday. Exact …
11-year-old boy who took ill at California waterpark died from congenital heart defect, officials say
The boy who perished after suffering a medical emergency at Wild Rivers waterpark in Irvine died from a rare congenital heart defect, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department said on Tuesday, …
I’d rather wait in line than use Disney’s virtual queue
Innovation has driven some amazing new experiences over the past generation at Disneyland and leading theme parks around the world. From ride systems to Audio Animatronics to projection show effects, …
Michelin Guide awards stars to 18 restaurants in Mexico, including 1 with a California tie
For the first time in its 124-year history, Michelin has announced a restaurant guide for Mexico. The inaugural directory awarded 18 stars to restaurants in Baja California, Los Cabos, Mexico …
Disneyland gives Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln a $5 million makeover
A classic Disneyland attraction starring an audio-animatronic figure of President Abraham Lincoln will undergo an extensive refurbishment that will give the Great Emancipator a little TLC and improve the Main …
Ark Encounter creators bring biblical VR experience to Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge theme park WildSide coming from creators of Anakeesta The new Smoky Mountains outdoor theme park WildSide will feature bike trails and guided off-roading tours across 900 acres. A …
18 months after deputies killed Savannah Graziano, some clarity finally emerges
A rare collection of Disneyland concept art heading to auction of rides that didn’t make the cut on opening day in 1955 and were thought lost to history includes sketches …
Disneyland to convert Autopia cars from gas to electric
The once-futuristic Tomorrowland concepts of freeways and overpasses that seem hopelessly outdated today will get a modern boost when Disneyland electrifies the gas-powered fleet of exhaust-spewing Autopia cars. Disneyland will …
Disneyland tests automated turnstiles in $4.8 million entrance makeover
Disneyland has begun testing a new automated entry gate system as part of a $4.8 million project that will overhaul visitor entrances for theme parks, hotels, the monorail and Downtown …