Disneyland Resort

Removal of ‘Star Wars’ Character at Disney Resort Confirmed

A major transformation is on the horizon for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and the changes could completely alter how guests experience Batuu moving forward. Disneyland Resort has confirmed that its Star Wars land will soon shift away from its original timeline constraints. Since opening, Galaxy’s Edge has been rooted firmly in the sequel trilogy era, but that approach is now being expanded to include

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Disneyland Hotel Evacuates All Guests From Property as Fire Roars

A plume of black smoke rising over Anaheim sent guests scrambling out of the Disneyland Hotel on March 30. However, the source of the fire turned out to be farther from the Southern California Disney Resort hotel than it looked. Smoke Over the Resort Video footage captured inside Disney California Adventure Park on March 30 showed thick black smoke rising into the sky behind the Disneyland Hotel a

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Fantasyland Area Abruptly Blocked off at Disneyland, Effective Immediately

Something keeps drawing construction crews back to a small corner of Fantasyland at Disneyland Park, and management at Disneyland Resort is saying why. Here's what anyone planning a trip to the original Southern California Disney park needs to know. Third Time Around for Edelweiss Snacks Edelweiss Snacks, a Quick-Service dining kiosk in Fantasyland, is once again surrounded by construction walls a

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Walt Disney’s Original Monorail System Closes to Guests After 66 Years

Disneyland Resort's 66-year-old Monorail system shut down on Monday, March 30, temporarily ceasing operation of Walt Disney's pioneering transportation system that connects the Downtown Disney District to Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park. The closure was originally announced in February. Disneyland Resort still hasn't provided a reopening date, leaving families without the 2.5-mile tram route and n

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Disneyland Confirms Monorail Shutdown With No Reopening Date

There’s something about the Disneyland Monorail that feels different from everything else in the park. It’s quiet, smooth, and just a little removed from the crowds below. For many guests, it’s also one of the smartest ways to enter the park—especially if you know how to use it strategically. That’s why this upcoming closure is going to catch people off guard. Starting March 30, 2026, the Monorail

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Disneyland Security Calls Police on Guests Carrying Legal Medication

A family's Disneyland Resort vacation turned confrontational when security called police over two sleeping pills carried in a small baggie, despite the guests offering to discard the legal medication immediately. Reddit user u/wanderingraccoon85 recounted the incident earlier this month. Their wife carried two sleeping pills in a baggie to save space instead of bringing the large bottle. When secu

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Disneyland Guests Forced To Exit Ride After Shock Track Incident

A routine evening at the “Happiest Place on Earth” took an unexpected turn this week. Disneyland Park — the original Disney theme park in Anaheim, California — has built its reputation on precision. Attractions operate through meticulously engineered systems designed to minimize disruption, even when thousands of guests flood the park each day. Still, like any theme park with dozens of complex rid

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Disneyland Pushes Back Opening Hours, Families Lose Theme Park Time in 2026

Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park are set to delay opening by 30 minutes on Sunday, August 2, 2026, for the annual CHOC Walk in the Park fundraiser, turning away families arriving for the normal summer opening hours. The Southern California Disney parks typically open at 8:00 a.m. during the summer, but will start admitting guests at 8:30 a.m. on August 2 instead. Families arriv

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Disney Quietly Removes Fan-Favorite Dining Experience From Park

There’s a subtle shift happening at Disney right now, and it’s the kind of update that doesn’t feel big until you’re actually in the park dealing with it. A popular dining location is closing, but instead of a major announcement, the news slipped out quietly. At first, it seems like business as usual. Restaurants go down for updates all the time. But this one stands out because of its importance t

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Guests Push Back as Disney Issues Controversial Warnings Over Park Attendance

A visit to a Disney park no longer begins at the gates — it starts days, sometimes weeks, in advance. For decades, entry to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort required little more than a ticket and timing. That changed after the pandemic, as Disney introduced reservation systems to manage crowd levels and reshape how guests plan their days. The shift has been particularly noticeable fo

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