Disneyland – Magical Kingdom of Walt

Happy Birthday Haunted Mansion

9 Aug 20199 Aug 2019

While I have a fair few other articles I could be writing, I couldn't pass up this opportunity Haunted Mansion, a favourite attraction of mine (in fact I could spend…

Main Street Electrical Parade Glows….Again

We have all mourned the loss of The Main Street Electrical Parade on multiple occasions... and you will get your chance once more this summer. Starting August 2nd, the parade…

California Adventure…

Classic Attractions returning to intended versions

With the news that Soarin Over California is making a return to California Adventure this summer, it got me thinking about other attractions that have had massive amendments to them.…

Another Reboot….

Some of you may know that I host or co-host multiple podcasts across the After Dark Podcast Network, including (and not limited to) Dis After Dark and Discover DLP. Well…

Disney Trips….They Are Always On Our Mind

26 Oct 201826 Oct 2018

We mention that a trip to a Disney Park further afield is in the far off distance but that doesn't mean we haven't had plans that have fallen through because…

California Adventure…

Flik Bids Farewell To Bug’s Land

Disney California Adventure this week said farewell to A Bug's Land to make way for the future expansion of Marvel in the park In October 2002, A Bug's Land was…

D23…

So Where Are We At??

It's been a while since we wrote anything here, for a variety of reasons. Life has a way of interrupting plans don't you think? We knew this year was going…

Main Street USA, Disneyland and It’s History Part 1

Just after the turn of the century, a young boy by the name of Walter Elias Disney, moved with his family (including his older brother Roy O. Disney), to a…

Hello Captain Jack!

27 Apr 201727 Apr 2017

Visitors to Disneyland, CA who decided to ride Pirates on the Caribbean experienced a rare treat yesterday! Instead of an animatronic Captain Jack Sparrow, they got.....the real thing! Take a…

Main Street Electrical Parade Glows On

5 Apr 20175 Apr 2017

It has been confirmed the popular returning night time spectacular, The Main Street Electrical Parade won't be leaving quite as soon as originally expected. When it originally return to it's…

California Adventure…

New Disney Junior Show Set for California Adventure

21 Mar 201721 Mar 2017

After news that the current incarnation of Disney Junior Live on Stage was going away, it has been confirmed that a new show will replace it, Disney Junior Dance Party…

Celebrate 50 Years of Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland

This coming weekend (March 18th) will see the 50th anniversary of one of Disney's most loved classic attractions. Yes it is a pirate's life as Pirates of the Caribbean turns…

Grand Californian Refurbed Rooms Unveiled

As previously reported, The Grand Californian Hotel at Disneyland is currently undergoing a massive refurbishment. Where as before no real details had been given, we now have a look at…

Tinkerbell Half Marathon Medals Unveiled

16 Feb 201716 Feb 2017

With Princess Half Marathon just around the corner, it is time for the other female focused Run Disney weekend to unveil their medals. The Tinkerbell Half Marathon Weekend takes place…

Mission Breakout to Get Earlier than Expected Opening

It was announced today, in another bizarre twist, that Guardians of the Galaxy:Mission Breakout will open on the same day as Pandora on the opposite coast, as part of The…

Star Wars Land to Make it’s Launch in 2019

8 Feb 20178 Feb 2017

During the same earnings call where Bob Iger confirmed the opening date of Pandora-World of Avatar, he also went on to confirm when Disney plan to have Star Wars Land…

James Gunn Returns to Direct Guardians of The Galaxy:Mission Breakout

7 Feb 20177 Feb 2017

While fans may not be overly happy that The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is being replaced at Disney's California Adventure, the redo of the ride is in safe hands.…

New Private Dining Experience Introduced in New Orleans Square

For a cool $15,000 you could eat in what was to be Walt Disney's private apartment. Yes, the apartment above Pirates of the Caribbean could be yours and 11 of…

Grand Californian to Undergo Major Refurb

Disneyland has begun a major refurbishment of their flagship hotel, The Grand Californian. Enhancing the Craftsman style that it already features while adding a more contemporary feel, the refurb sees…

Main Street Electrical Parade Return Date Set

For those nostalgics among you, something is returning to Disneyland next month. Yes, the Main Street Electrical Parade will return on January 20th for it's final run before glowing away…

More Onsite Resorts to come?

11 Nov 201611 Nov 2016

During yesterday's Forth Quarter earnings call, Bob Iger hinted at more hotels on property are to come at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Disneyland are in much need of…

Accommodation…

We’re booked!

10 Nov 201610 Nov 2016

We booked our holiday last night! For just £714.64 we got a Lakeside room at the Newport Bay for 4 nights, including park tickets for myself and Sam. Paul has…

Disney World Orlando…

Main Street Electrical Parade To Leave WDW… And Return to DL

After the news last week that Paint The Night was being put into storage (yeah right!!!), in a move that was completely expected, it has been announced that The Main…

Disneyland Says Farewell to 60th Celebrations

3 Aug 20163 Aug 2016

For almost 18 months (!!) The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim has celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the park opening, but that is soon to come to a close. The first…

D23…

D23:May The Force Be With You On Both Coasts

16 Aug 201519 Jan 2016

Bob Iger yesterday announced two 14 acre Star Wars Lands, one Hollywood Studios in Orlando and one in Disneyland in Anaheim. In a surprise turn of events, Iger made the…

Disney World Orlando…

Extinct Attractions Get Limited T-shirtsDisney

31 Mar 201519 Jan 2016

Disneystore.com are currently stocking two limited Edition t-shirts based on two closed attractions The first is based on If I Had Wings, an omni-mover ride in Tomorrowland in The Magic…

Disney World Orlando…

Rock Your Disney Side

25 May 201419 Jan 2016

Here is a mini blog - just of some of my favourite pictures that I have seen from the 24 Hour Rock Your Disney Side Party at DisneyWorld and Disneyland

Disney World Orlando…

Character meets

23 May 201419 Jan 2016

As the title said this is about character meets. Over the span of the parks the are many different characters available to meet, old classics to new favourites. Now I…

Disney World Orlando…

Yo Ho Yo Ho

18 May 201419 Jan 2016

Now today we come to one of my favourite rides, a ride that was the final attraction Uncle Walt was involved in. Yes that's right, it's time for some Pirates…

Accommodation…

Disneyland Dream Suite…

8 May 20138 May 2013

Can you imagine staying in a place like this? Situated at Disneyland, California and located above the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, the Disneyland Dream Suite is an exclusive, luxury…