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fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 hours ago

How Disneyland Resort is celebrating Earth Month

Disney and National Geographic celebrate Earth Month with storytelling, immersive experiences, and premieres of conservation-themed programming.
#universal-studios
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago
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Universal Studios Brought A Bunch Of Iconic TV Food To Life For "Fan Fest," And I'm Obsessed

Universal Studios' Fan Fest runs from April 23 to May 16, featuring attractions and themed food from popular franchises.
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago
Silicon Valley food

Universal Studios Hollywood Dining Pass: How Much It Costs & What's Included

Universal Studios Hollywood offers a Dining Pass for $59, covering meals and snacks throughout the park, aiming to reduce food costs for visitors.
SF food
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

Universal Studios Brought A Bunch Of Iconic TV Food To Life For "Fan Fest," And I'm Obsessed

Universal Studios' Fan Fest runs from April 23 to May 16, featuring attractions and themed food from popular franchises.
Silicon Valley food
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

Universal Studios Hollywood Dining Pass: How Much It Costs & What's Included

Universal Studios Hollywood offers a Dining Pass for $59, covering meals and snacks throughout the park, aiming to reduce food costs for visitors.
#disney
Django
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Disney's Stock Is A Dog

Disney's stock is down 17% this year, reflecting challenges under new CEO Josh D'Amaro and a struggling business model.
Humor
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Disney's AI Olaf Falls Down Dead In Front Of A Crowd Of Children

Disney has introduced a life-size Olaf animatronic that interacts with guests, but it malfunctioned dramatically at Disneyland Paris.
Humor
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Awkward moment crows RIP out Rapunzel's hair at Tokyo Disney Sea

Rapunzel's animatronic figure at Tokyo Disney Sea was interrupted by crows pulling her hair while she continued to sing.
Paris food
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How Disney Imagineers are using AI and robotics to reshape the company's theme parks

Disney Adventure World in Paris showcases advanced technology with its new attractions, including a robotic Olaf and a spectacular nighttime show.
Business
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Why Disney's parks business could boom this year despite the Iran war rocking the economy

Disney's parks and cruises are projected to generate significant revenue growth despite economic uncertainties and travel challenges.
Snowboarding
fromVulture
4 days ago

Olaf Has Fallen

Disney's life-size Olaf robot debuted in November but malfunctioned and 'died' just days after its launch at Disneyland Paris.
Humor
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Disney's AI Olaf Falls Down Dead In Front Of A Crowd Of Children

Disney has introduced a life-size Olaf animatronic that interacts with guests, but it malfunctioned dramatically at Disneyland Paris.
Travel
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

15 Incredible Family-Friendly Hotels In The U.S. That *Aren't* Disney

Family-friendly hotels and resorts offer great alternatives to theme parks for vacations with kids.
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

A new official Pokemon garden just opened in London - and it's free to visit

The Pokopia Garden is linked to the spin-off video game Pokémon Pokopia, which combines Pokémon with elements of life simulator-style games like Animal Crossing and Minecraft.
London food
Video games
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Meet the 'Club Penguin' superfans giving the game a second life

Club Penguin was a popular virtual world for tweens, but it faced shutdowns and attempts at revival after Disney's closure.
Miami food
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Barbie Dream Fest Is the New Willy Wonka Experience

Barbie Dream Fest faced significant criticism for underwhelming experiences and poor organization, leading attendees to compare it to infamous failed events.
#bluey
DC food
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

Bluey Is Now at Disneyland - Here's What the New Experience Is Really Like

Disneyland introduces an interactive experience called 'Bluey's Best Day Ever!' starting March 22, 2026, featuring Bluey and Bingo in musical shows and activities.
NYC music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Bluey and Bingo to debut at Disneyland in new 'Bluey's Best Day Ever!' immersive musical experience

Bluey and Bingo's 'Best Day Ever!' celebration starts March 22 at Disneyland, featuring games, music, and interactive experiences for families.
Humor
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

'Bluey' experience opens at Disneyland. Here's what it's like

Bluey has debuted at Disneyland with a performance-focused takeover featuring shows, games, and dance parties, emphasizing imaginative play and family bonds.
#disneyland-paris
fromFortune
6 days ago
Paris food

Disney's new CEO caps $2.18 billion Euro theme park overhaul with World of Frozen opening | Fortune

Paris food
fromFortune
6 days ago

Disney's new CEO caps $2.18 billion Euro theme park overhaul with World of Frozen opening | Fortune

Disney opened the World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris, marking a significant $2 billion transformation and the largest expansion in its 34-year history.
Science
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

I met Olaf - the Frozen robot who might be the future of Disney Parks

Disney's Olaf robot uses reinforcement learning trained on 100,000 simulations to achieve lifelike animated character movements, enabling rapid deployment of interactive characters to theme parks.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Minecraft World Is A New Theme Park With Its Own Roller Coaster

Minecraft World will cost £50 million to develop and will feature a world-first coaster, themed retail and dining, plus a host of fan favourites and ridiculous fun from the Minecraft universe.
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Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

We Asked 5 Disney World Experts for Their Best Vacation Tip-and They All Agreed on This 1 Thing

The most memorable Disney World vacations prioritize intentional pacing and selective experiences over cramming every attraction into an itinerary.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Step into Hannah Montana's closet in this immersive pop-up

To celebrate the "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special," step into Hannah's iconic closet, where you can take home Maybelline products fit for a pop star and strike a pose at the Polaroid photo spot!
NYC LGBT
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

There's an Abandoned Island Hiding in Plain Sight at Disney World

Originally called Treasure Island, it opened on April 8, 1974, three years after Walt Disney World first welcomed visitors. The theme was based on the 1950 Disney pirate adventure film "Treasure Island," with a wrecked ship visible on the shore. Its name was changed to Discovery Island in the late 1970s, and the 11.5-acre nature preserve-accessible by boat-operated until April 8, 1999.
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Television
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Disney+ gets its own time-sucking vertical video section

Disney+ launches Verts, a vertical short-form video feed similar to TikTok and YouTube Shorts, designed to increase user engagement and compete with social media platforms.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Epic and Disney now let Fortnite creators make Star Wars games

Epic Games and Disney launch Star Wars-themed custom game creation tools for Fortnite creators, with publishing available starting May 1st, deepening their partnership following Disney's $1.5 billion investment.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Legoland opens a new land and its most thrilling coaster yet, inspired by Space Mountain

Legoland Carlsbad opens Lego Galaxy, a new 2.4-acre themed land featuring Galacticoaster, the park's fastest and most adult-focused indoor thrill ride at 40 mph.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I'm a former Disney World employee who still visits often. There are 5 things I always do at the parks in the spring.

Spring is the ideal season to visit Disney World due to pleasant weather, smaller crowds, and special festivals like Epcot's Festival of the Arts and International Flower and Garden Festival.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
4 weeks ago
Silicon Valley food

Disneyland's 2026 Food & Wine Festival: 10 best things to eat and drink

Disney California Adventure's 2026 Food & Wine Festival runs March 6 through April 27, featuring California-grown ingredients, celebrity chefs, and culinary demonstrations across multiple venues.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Business

Once 'the antithesis of what Walt wanted,' Disney California Adventure turns 25

Disney California Adventure evolved from a rushed, underfunded, widely criticized park into a successful, multiday destination, requiring billions and leadership changes to reach its goals.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 weeks ago

Disneyland's 2026 Food & Wine Festival: 10 best things to eat and drink

Disney California Adventure's 2026 Food & Wine Festival runs March 6 through April 27, featuring California-grown ingredients, celebrity chefs, and culinary demonstrations across multiple venues.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Business

Once 'the antithesis of what Walt wanted,' Disney California Adventure turns 25

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fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Disneyland abandoned plans for Disney Villains land, report says

Disney Imagineering abandoned plans for a Disney Villains-themed land at California Adventure a decade ago, choosing instead to develop Pixar Pier.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

20 Free Things to Do in Orlando, From Disney Springs to Local Art Galleries and Parks

Located within Walt Disney World, this shopping, dining, and entertainment district is worth checking out during your next trip to the resort. Even though it's on Disney property, Disney Springs is one of several attractions that don't require park tickets and self-parking is complimentary. With around 100 shops, 80 eateries, and 20 other attractions, there's so much to see here.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Disneyland offers behind-the-scenes tour of $60 million Avengers Campus expansion

Disney is constructing a $60 million Avengers Campus expansion at Disney California Adventure featuring the new Avengers Infinity Defense dark ride and Stark Flight Lab attractions.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Consultants, Disney is looking to hire you

Disney is hiring a VP for its Workforce of the Future team to advise on talent strategy, requiring 10+ years of consulting or HR experience with a salary range of $284,900 to $348,100.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 weeks ago

9 Best Bags for a Trip to Disney, According to a Theme Park Reporter

Baggu's Crescent crossbody bag is ideal for Disney trips, offering spacious storage, comfortable wear, and versatile everyday use within Disney's size restrictions.
Los Angeles
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Disneyland closes 8 attractions heading into Food & Wine Festival

Disneyland will close eight attractions in March for seasonal refurbishments during the Food & Wine Festival and spring break season.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Attraction Is Actually Worth the Price, According to Travelers-and It's Known As the 'Happiest Place on Earth'

Disneyland Resort ranks as the top U.S. tourist attraction offering good value despite $149 daily tickets, with a 4.4/5 rating and minimal overpriced complaints among 28,000 reviews.
#galaxys-edge
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I've been to Disney World in every season. Here are 7 reasons winter is the best time of year to go.

In the months when avoiding heat and crowds is a priority, it's best to arrive early, stay late, and avoid being outdoors during the hottest hours of the day. When it's cold, it's kind of the opposite. We focused on the indoor attractions and spots with indoor queues in the morning. At 11 a.m., we searched for opportunities to be in the brisk afternoon air and lovely sunshine.
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Mobile UX
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

It's become impossible to visit Disney without a smartphone. I'm not nearly as sad about it as I thought I'd be.

Smartphones have become essential for Disneyland and Disney World visits because the Disney app handles hotel check-in, park entry, line-skipping, and food ordering.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Nephew Behaved Appallingly on Our Disney "Date." My Sister's Reaction Was Almost Worse.

Taking a child home after they assaulted and insulted a disabled child enforces consequences and prioritizes safety over monetary loss.
#disneyland
fromVulture
2 months ago

Universal Studios Japan Caught a Pokemon Expansion

Finally, we are one step closer to a full-on Pokémon land coming to a theme park in the United States. Universal Studios Japan just made the first move in making our Poké friends into an amusement park staple. Pokémon International and USJ are expanding their collaboration by creating "an unprecedented, innovative experience" that will first debut at Universal Studios Japan before expanding to other theme parks globally.
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Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Help! My Family All Vacations Together. I Never Get Invited.

Parents prioritized one nearby child's family, causing perceived favoritism and exclusion of the distant sibling's family on vacations.
Parenting
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

This California theme park inspired Disneyland, Bob Baker Marionettes - and tickets are $19

Children's Fairyland in Oakland centers child-focused, story-driven play, pioneering storybook parks, influencing Disneyland and puppetry while prioritizing simple, adult-supervised imaginative experiences.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Why Disneyland can leave Kylo Ren's ship parked in Galaxy's Edge

The storytelling shift moves the Star Wars timeline in Galaxy's Edge back three decades before the birth of Kylo Ren who has been the central villain of the unfolding story in Black Spire Outpost on the Star Wars planet of Batuu ever since Galaxy's Edge debuted at Disneyland in 2019. Imagineering and Lucasfilm knew that Darth Vader and Kylo Ren could never appear side by side in Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge embraces classic Star Wars with new original trilogy guests arriving

Beginning April 29, guests visiting Batuu will be able to step into a new timeline and come face-to-face with characters from the original "Star Wars" trilogy. Set on the remote planet of Batuu, Black Spire Outpost is home to popular attractions such as "Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance," "Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run" and "Fire of the Rising Moons," the nighttime fireworks spectacular. For the first time, figures from the Galactic Civil War and the New Republic will appear in the land.
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fromVulture
1 month ago

Disney's New CEO Already Has Parks Fans Worried

Disney named Josh D'Amaro, longtime parks chief, as CEO, emphasizing theme-park experience and increased monetization over traditional studio operations.
#disney-parks
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

Disneyland vs. Disney World: How They Differ and Which to Visit

Disneyland offers a smaller, intimate California experience while Walt Disney World delivers expansive, space-rich Florida offerings with distinct parks and exclusive attractions.
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

What To Know About Disney's New "Heroes & Villains" Cruise Ship Before You Book

Because it's so immersive and theatrical, it's ideal for keeping kids entertained without requiring parents to plan every second of the day (which, frankly, already makes it feel like a win). This is not a cruise where you sit by the pool while your kids complain they are bored. It is a cruise where they disappear into kids' clubs, beg to stay up late for shows, and talk about the Hydra puppets and Cruella de Vil long after you are home.
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fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

15 Forgotten Disney Rides From Our Childhood That Will Make Millennials Feel Ancient

Numerous iconic American Disney Park attractions have closed over time, leaving many beloved rides extinct but fondly remembered by fans.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

The sprawling Calif. ranch that Disney would rather you not know about

A man fell asleep underneath an oak tree in Placerita Canyon, in what's now the Newhall area of Santa Clarita. As he slept, he dreamed of finding gold. When Francisco López awoke, he pulled up wild onions growing nearby and discovered gold clinging to their roots. The legend is real - or at least parts of it. We'll never know if López really dreamed of gold, but we know he found it and that it was the first recorded discovery of gold in the state.
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Travel
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

6 Family-Friendly All-Inclusive Stays Where Everyone Wins

All-inclusive Hyatt Inclusive Collection resorts offer diverse activities, dining, and amenities so family vacations can adapt to different ages and preferences.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Disneyland lets attic brides get married at the Haunted Mansion Husbands beware!

Disneyland's Haunted Mansion will soon serve as an eerie new wedding venue for brooding brides looking for a morbid place dripping with tales of mourning, dread and murder to exchange their wedding vows and begin their happily ever after. Disneyland will begin offering weddings in July for the first time in front of the Haunted Mansion starting at $25,000 to $40,000, according to the official Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings and Honeymoons website.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

To infinity and beyond! Visitors can dive into Pixar worlds in immersive London show

Mundo Pixar Experience recreates 14 detailed Pixar film sets in Wembley for immersive, photo-friendly encounters with iconic scenes and research-driven design.
Film
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Legoland's new space-themed coaster is faster than Space Mountain

Legoland California will open Lego Galaxy on March 6, featuring Galacticoaster—its first coaster in 20 years—an intense, technology-driven indoor space-themed roller coaster.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

These Are the Best Times to Visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort

Visit Universal Orlando's Wizarding World during January–February for smallest crowds; avoid May–August, late October, and holiday peaks to reduce waits and costs.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm a travel planner who's visited Disney World over 50 times. Here are 10 vacation mistakes I always see people make.

Arrive at parks early, include time for Disney Springs, avoid overplanning, and limit park hopping with young children to reduce stress and increase enjoyment.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

We spent $1,600 on 48 hours in Disney World, one of our cheapest trips yet. Here's a cost breakdown - and what we'd do differently next time.

A two-night, last-minute Disney World trip cost $1,600 total ($800 each), reduced by choosing a value resort and reusing past event tickets.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

My boyfriend and I brought his dad on our tropical vacation. It was far from romantic, but we still had an amazing time

Inviting a parent on a trip to French Polynesia created unexpected shared memories and made the vacation one of the best despite being nontraditional.
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