Last week, actor Jason Bateman headed to the Happiest Place on Earth for some father-daughter time. Bateman, best known for his work on the TV show Arrested Development and in such films as Juno, Up in the Air, and Horrible Bosses, brought his 5-year-old daughter, Francesca, to Disneyland last Wednesday. The two were spotted riding the Alice in Wonderland attraction in Fantasyland.
This is an exciting time for Bateman and his wife Amanda Arkin, who welcomed another daughter, named Maple, into the world just last week. Hopefully it won’t be long …

Bella Thorne and Zendaya, know for their roles on Disney Channel’s Shake It Up, will be coming to Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District this month for a special event.
The girls will appear at Studio Disney 365 to celebrate the release of the Shake It Up: Live 2 Dance soundtrack. During the celebration, Thorne and Zendaya will participate in a Q&A session with Radio Disney personality Jake, giving answers to all of the most-asked questions by fans.
Additionally, Bella and Zendaya will be on hand from 1:2-30 p.m. for an autograph session. The …

Yesterday, Tom Staggs, the chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced that the 5-year expansion of Disney California Adventure will be complete this June.
On June 15, Cars Land, Buena Vista Street and Carthay Circle Theatre will finally open. In addition to four new attractions, including Radiator Springs Racers, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree, Luigi’s Flying Tires and the Red Car Trolley, guests will be able to enjoy additional dining and shopping opportunities.
In order to put the final touches on the opening, as well as host a media preview, Disney California Adventure …

Disneyland was on lockdown this morning following the discovery of a suspicious package at about 7:10 AM. The Orange County Bomb Squad was called in to investigate the object, which was identified as a PVC pipe that had been placed as part of a geocaching game.
A Disneyland cast member discovered the object, which was hidden in a tree in the esplanade between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. While the package was being examined, the esplanade area was cleared and no guests were permitted to enter the park. Disneyland guests …

While Verizon Android customers have had access to the Disney Mobile Magic application for over a year now, with free access since last August, this week brought the release of the app to iPhone customers for the first time. The official Disney Parks app provides guide maps, wait times, FASTPASS return times, character information, and more for theme park guests in Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
The app is currently available to download for free through iTunes. While the iPhone version is the same application as available on other phones, the …

Disneyland guests will soon have a brand-new dining option to look forward to, as Disney has announced that the popular quick-service restaurant Earl of Sandwich will open in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney in early summer 2012. The restaurant, known for its sandwiches and salads, already has locations in Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris.
“We are looking forward to the grand opening of our newest location at the Disneyland Resort,” stated Robert Earl, chairman of Earl of Sandwich. “The success we’ve experienced at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris …

Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise attraction may not rate on anyone’s list as a thrill ride, but according to a Southern California couple who rode the attraction in 2010, the ride really was perilous, and the skipper was “recklessly speeding,” which they said led to the crash.
Jeffrey and Maria Lee filed a lawsuit on February 3rd, claiming they were seriously injured in the accident. The lawsuit states:
“[The couple] noticed the ride operator was driving the boat very fast. As the Jungle Cruise ride approached the Hippopotamus area of the ride, the …

Two new Disney Sweepstakes are live now on Facebook – the Walt Disney World “Go Wild” Sweepstakes and the Disneyland Resort Hidden Mickey Sweepstakes.
The concept is simple: starting today, you can hunt for the Hidden Mickeys across various Disney Facebook pages, including Disney California Adventure, Disney PhotoPass, Disneyland, Disneyland Annual Passholders, Duffy the Disney Bear, Disneyland Latino, Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders, and Walt Disney World Latino pages.
Each Hidden Mickey you find makes you eligible to enter for a chance to win a vacation for four to …

Disneyland’s La Brea Bakery Cafe began a renovation project on January 3, 2012, closing the counter-service area in preparation for the refurbishments. However, the full-service section of the bakery will remain open until mid-March, with the full unveiling of the new refurbishments happening in April.
Among the various additions you’ll see include a 900 sq. ft. addition, as well as an awning to shade outdoor diners. Plus, guests will be able to watch dough being rolled and popped into the brand-new wood oven with the addition of an exhibition bakery. The …

Disneyland’s iconic Matterhorn attraction will be undergoing “routine maintenance” for the next six months, making  this easily one of the longest renovations in the ride’s history. The ride officially shut down January 9, and is expected to reopen again this summer.
While the ride is closed, crews will be updating the attraction with a fresh coat of exterior paint, as well as repairing the rock-work and adding new ride vehicles. Previously, the vehicles had tandem seating, but the new ride vehicles will have three individual seats in each car, with two …