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According to multiple sources, including Deadline, Disneyland Resort has laid off about 100 Cast Members.
Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland
These Cast Members were from multiple departments and include “a limited number of salaried positions.”
Get ready, you are about to be singing “it’s a small world after all, it’s a small world after all” ALL day long, because we have a reminder for you about this popular attraction! Also, bonus points for you if you sang the song while reading that last sentence.
“it’s a small world” Holiday Overlay
We look forward to the “it’s a small world” holiday transformation each and every year, and we are getting closer to the big reveal! This classic attraction will be adorned with shimmering lights and whimsical decor for the holiday season at Disneyland Resort. However, to be ready for the Holidays at Disneyland Resort starting on November 14th, 2025, the attraction will need to close for a bit. That is why we are here to remind you!
The annual TEA (Themed Entertainment Association) Global Experience Index just released its official report for 2024. The report summarizes data from the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), Entertainment + Culture Advisors (ECA), The Park Database (TPDB), and InPark Magazine. Now, we finally have a list of the most visited theme parks worldwide in 2024! While the report includes the most visited theme parks globally, Florida’s own Magic Kingdom Park topped the list. Are you surprised? As theme park reporters ourselves (who travel to major amusement parks all over the world), we’re not surprised.
Magic Kingdom
In fact, Disney won big in this category, claiming four of the top five most visited theme parks worldwide in 2024. Following Magic Kingdom, the list includes Disneyland Park, Universal Studios Japan, Tokyo Disneyland, and Shanghai Disneyland.
Take a good look at this photo. Take it in. Ahh…the beauty of a Disney theme park at night, right? There’s something extra special about an evening at Disneyland Resort. In fact, one of our favorite parts of spending the night at Disneyland is catching the fireworks show. It’s just SO GOOD.
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Clearly, the DFB team is a big fan of fireworks. The combination of music, pyrotechnics, and projections really creates something magical. And now, Disney has started using drone technology to further enhance its nighttime spectaculars. Thanks to @socaloutdoorexplorer and @whatsupscv on Instagram, we may have an update on a new drone project in Disneyland.
Get ready for a new celebrity chef-led restaurant in Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort!
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Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby, an all-new British-themed gastropub, will be coming to Downtown Disney, and we’ve got all the details!
A woman in her 60s died after being found unresponsive following a ride on the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland on the evening of October 6th, KTLA has reported.
Haunted Mansion in Disneyland
Anaheim Fire & Rescue was called to the park around 6:30 PM following reports of an unresponsive guest who had just ridden the Haunted Mansion.
We love Disneyland restaurants as much as the next person, especially some of the ones at the resort’s hotels, but we’d be lying if we told you we don’t also love a good lounge moment.
Benevolent Faerie at Broken Spell Lounge
Unlike table service restaurants, Disneyland lounges don’t require advance reservations, which can make them easier to get access to and slightly less stressful since you don’t have to worry about snagging a reservation up to two months before your trip even begins. One of our favorite lounges is Broken Spell Lounge at Disneyland Hotel, and while it officially opened in October 2024, we’ve got exciting news — the lounge’s official sign is FINALLY up!
We’ve got some bad merchandise news coming out of Disneyland, and while we hate to tell you this news, it’s important for your vacation budget.
Disneyland
October is typically the season that we see lots of price increases hit Disney parks in the United States, so we’ve been preparing ourselves for the prices to go up on everything from food, to Lightning Lanes, to merchandise, and beyond. Unfortunately, if you were thinking of grabbing yourself a t-shirt on your Disneyland vacation, it looks like it’ll cost you a few dollars more.
A popular Disneyland restaurant will be closed for longer than anticipated!
Napa Rose
The reopening of Napa Rose, located inside Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, has been delayed. Previously, the restaurant was expected to reopen in the fall of 2025, but the reopening date has now been pushed back to early 2026.
Something NEW is coming soon to Disneyland Resort, and we have a feeling it is going to be popular!
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Disney just announced that a brand-new tiki mug will be making its debut at Disneyland Resort soon, and we are already marking our calendars. An Evil Queen & Old Hag Tiki Mug will be available beginning October 1st, and we think it looks fantastic.
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