The fourth-annual Rubber Duck Derby was held at Disneyland Wednesday morning. The Derby is an employee fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Tamarah Robb, a guest-services manager in charge of organizing the event, says:
A couple of years ago, the Fantasyland management team thought that it would be fun for the cast members and (it) would be a good fundraiser.
500 rubber ducks were purchased for the race, which took place in the canal surrounding Disneyland’s It’s A Small World attraction. The boats were removed from the canal, and the 15-minute race was …

This June, Disney California Adventure will finally wrap up its major expansion and celebrate the opening of two brand-new areas, Buena Vista Street and Cars Land. While there are many new attractions, dining experiences, and new themed areas to look forward to as part of the expansion, guests will be able to enjoy some great new entertainment offerings as well.
We already let you know about some cool entertainment offerings coming to Cars Land, which will include a special show by Red the Fire Truck and “DJ’s Dance and Drive.” In …

We have some exciting news to share with you today: the classic mountain climbers are returning to Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction this summer.
When the ride first opened at Disneyland in 1959, the climbers were a part of the attraction. Disney even went so far as to give the climbers names like Hans, Fritz, and Otto. At one point, Mickey Mouse even climbed the 147-foot structure. Fans are excited about the climbers coming back, as many of them remember them as being part of the Matterhorn attraction when they were kids.
Disney …

Disney Theme Park Merchandise has teamed up with eco-friendly company Alex and Ani to create a line of four exclusive charm bangles to be sold at Disney domestic properties, Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
The four expandable bangle charms that will be offered with this initial launch will include Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and both Disneyland and Walt Disney World castle charms.
Designer Carolyn Rafaelian, Owner and President, says:
Partnering with the force of nature known as ‘Disney’ is a humbling experience. Simultaneously I feel like a child, full of wonder, and …

Did you happen to catch a glimpse of something… unusual on the L.A. freeways yesterday morning?
In preparation for D23 Presents: Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives, the Maleficent dragon head from Disneyland’s Fantasmic! nighttime spectacular was transported via truck from the resort to The Ronald Regan Presidential Library & Museum.
The dragon departed Disneyland at 6 a.m. and was on the freeways until around approximately 8:30 a.m. yesterday morning, when it was dropped off at the library in Simi Valley. The dragon will join more than 500 items on display during …

Yesterday, we brought you the news that the membership list for Club 33 has opened up once again and members will be able to enjoy the added benefit of access to the new and exclusive “1901″ lounge. Now, we have a special first look at this brand new lounge, thanks to the Disney Parks Blog.
1901 will be a new lounge located within the Carthay Circle Theater, which is being built as the centerpiece of Disney California Adventure’s new Buena Vista Street. The intimate lounge, which is only open to Club …

Ever wanted to know what lies behind that mysterious door marked “33″ in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square? This week, Disneyland announced that more guests may now have a chance to find out. In honor of the exclusive restaurant’s 45th anniversary, Club 33 will be accepting new members and allowing guests to place their names on the waitlist for the club, which has previously not been allowed for the past ten years.
Club 33 was originally envisioned by Walt Disney himself, and the restaurant was inspired by the executive lounges at the …

A new entertainment option will be coming to Disneyland park next month called Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree.
This new weekend experience will arrive at Frontierland and encompass the former Festival Arena site on Fridays, Saturday and Sundays. Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree promises to be a fun-filled experience for the whole family with music and dancing, crafts, pin trading, and photo opportunities with Disney characters decked out in the finest Western wear.
Regular character appearances from Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Chip ‘n Dale can be expected, but you may also catch …

Sources say that Starbucks will soon be arriving at “the happiest place on earth,” and will be opening a retail location at six Disney properties in California and Florida.
Guests will be able to visit the first Starbucks location, opening this summer at Disney California Adventure. Other locations will soon follow at Disneyland, as well as the theme parks in Florida – Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Hollywood Studios. According to both companies, the Starbucks locations will be designed to blend in with the theme parks so it isn’t immediately …

Now that spring break has come to a close, Disneyland has changed their entertainment and fireworks schedule. Instead of being held daily when tourists flocked to the theme park, the “Remember Dreams Come True” fireworks spectacular will now be held on weekends only.
The summer fireworks show called “Magical” will return next month, with nightly shows resuming in June.
After this week, the nightly Fantasmic! water show alongside Disneyland’s Rivers of America will change to a weekends-only schedule. Meanwhile, Disney California Adventure has seen the departure of ElecTRONica this past Sunday. There …