The Disneyland Resort is awarding Annual Passholders with the opportunity to purchase special limited edition souvenir glasses when they spend $40 or more on merchandise in the parks.
Each glass features a popular character, with a new glass being released each month. At the end of the month, the glasses are retired and a new glass is revealed. The Minnie Mouse glass went on sale October 9, with a new glass to follow at the beginning of each month until February. The Pluto glass will be the next one available, followed …

Over the weekend, thousands of people came through Disney’s California Adventure and Disneyland Park in support of the 22nd Annual Children’s Hospital of Orange County Walk, which helps raise awareness and support services, research and education at the hospital.
Those who attended the CHOC Walk were there for a variety of reasons: remembering those who have passed, seeking support for children undergoing treatment or coming to support the hospital that saved their child’s life. Bryan Bowerman, a CHOC Walk attendee, said the hospital saved his daughter’s life when no one else …

For the first time, Disneyland Park has added a special tent specifically for Disney Villains during a brand new Halloween carnival for the holiday season.
Located in Frontierland, the Halloween carnival tent will allow guests to use magic wands and conjure various villains who will appear in a cloud of smoke  through a secret door. Once the villain appears, guests will be able to meet the characters, take photos, get autographs and have some fun conversations with Disney’s wickedest characters around. The character that appears is a surprise every time, so …

Halloween is always an exciting season at Disneyland, as the park is transformed with decorations, re-themed attractions and other festive touches, and this year, there will be a brand-new experience to add to the celebration. Disneyland Park’s Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree will be getting a special Halloween Carnival this fall, featuring special entertainment, food, characters, and more.
The Halloween Carnival will include some special entertainment offerings and activities, as well as characters dressed in their Halloween costumes, crafts, holiday merchandise, delicious treats, and other Halloween goodies. Billy Hill and the Hillbillies …

As the summer crowds wind down at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, 10 attractions will be closing for renovations.
The longest closures will be Indiana Jones Adventure, Casey Jr. Circus Train and Storybook Land Canal Boats. These closures begin Tuesday, and will be closed through fall. Indiana Jones Adventure will reopen December 7 after improvements are made to enhance lighting, paint and other effects. Storybook Land Canal Boats and Casey Jr. Circus Train will both reopen November 15 after undergoing routine safety enhancements.
Additionally, several attractions will be closing temporarily to …

Disney California Adventure have launched an old-fashioned newspaper: The Buena Vista Bugle – as a way to give out information to guests. This concept of giving information to visitors was actually borrowed from Disneyland Park, which produced The Disneyland News beginning in 1955.
Initially, the newspaper was launched as a way to explain the new features of California Adventure’s extensive renovation, but when Disney officials learned that the newspaper was a hit with guests, they knew they couldn’t walk away from such a popular concept. To keep with the theme of …

Disneyland’s current Princess Fantasy Faire will be closing August 12, but now Walt Disney Imagineers have released concept art for the new Royal Hall at Fantasy Faire where you’ll be able to meet your favorite Disney princesses in their new home.
Since this is concept art, features are subject to change – including the specific princesses that will be available at the hall on any given day. Until the new Fantasy Faire location opens in spring 2013, you can still meet-and-greet with the Disney Princesses on the path to “it’s a …

The Pirates League at Disneyland park has plans to move ashore for even more fun this fall. They’ll be heading to Court of Angels in New Orleans Square to offer this exciting experience to even more guests. Previously, this experience was only available at Walt Disney World Resort and, more recently, aboard the Disney Fantasy.
The story says that Captain Jack and his pirate cohorts have traveled the seas looking for treasures and new recruits. With The Pirates League, guests ages 3 and up can transform into their own pirate persona, …

Less than one month after registration opened, Disneyland’s Tinker Bell Half Marathon has sold out.
Registration opened June 12, but closed last Wednesday after 14,000 people signed up for the second annual race at Disneyland park. Despite regular slots being gone, runners can still sign up for the marathon through charity teams and tour groups. Additionally, spots are still available for the Family Fun Run 5k and kids’ races.
Sources say that this has been one of the fastest sell-outs for a California Disney race so far.
To sign up for a tour …

If you plan on celebrating July 4 at the Disneyland Resort, you’re in luck. The resort has plenty of special events and a fireworks spectacular to help you celebrate Independence Day in a fun and exciting way.
At Disney California Adventure, there will be a special event prior to each “World of Color” showing. Paradise Pier will light up with a nighttime spectacular designed to honor and celebrate our nation’s independence.
At Disneyland Park, “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” will also celebrate our freedom with fireworks …