Members of Disneyland’s Annual Passholder program can RSVP now for a special Annual Passholder Event that will be held at Disneyland park. On Wednesday, October 12 or Monday, October 17, annual passholders with a valid RSVP can attend a private showing of Mickey’s Soundsational Parade from 8 p.m. until midnight.
The event will also include up close and personal looks at the different floats, as well as meet-and-greet photo opportunities with various Disney characters. Additionally, select stores, restaurants and attractions will be open in Tomorrowland, Fantasyland and Main Street, U.S.A.
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We showed you some exclusive new looks at the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland Expansion from the D23 Expo the other day, including a new look at the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and even a full model of the new area. Now, we have even more new looks to share with you at the brand-new expansion, as Disney has shared some previously unreleased pieces of concept art that give you an even better look at what the New Fantasyland has in store for Walt Disney World guests. Originally shared only with D23 …

With the opening date for Star Tours 2.0 drawing ever closer, sources have confirmed there will be new merchandise available at The Star Trader gift shop, which reopens May 4 at Disneyland park. Souvenirs will also be available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios starting May 20.

The shirts you see on the left will be available at both The Star Trader in Fantasyland at Disneyland park, and at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The t-shirts on the right will be available exclusively at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and are debuting in conjunction with Star Wars …

Earlier this week, we shared with you our first official look at Beast’s Castle, which will be added as part of the planned Fantasyland expansionat Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Today, we are very excited to present even more photographs detailing the construction of the castle, as well as a technique Disney Imagineers are using called forced perspective, which makes the castle appear much larger than it actually is.
Forced perspective can most easily be described as a type of optical illusion. By manipulating the size and scale of a building based …

Disney unveiled details of its ongoing Fantasyland expansion via the Disney Parks Blog today ahead of its scheduled update, which is to take place this evening.
Most of the information had previously been shared, and the announcement provided further details of upcoming attractions.  But one announcement came as a surprise to the Disney community:  Snow White’s Scary Adventures will be closed to make way for a new Princess Fairytale Hall.  The character experience in the shadow of Cinderella’s castle will offer guests access to all of their princess favorites, including new ones to the …

Several rides in Disneyland’s Fantasyland were shut down late last week after smoke was detected backstage.  No one was injured during the incident.
More than 20 firefighters responded to a call just after noon last Thursday regarding smoke coming from an area behind Pinocchio’s Daring Journey.  When firefighters arrived, they opened the wall to find electrical conduits and wood framing within the wall charred.
As a safety precaution during the investigation, officials cut power to the ride, which also resulted in the temporary closure of six other rides, as the attractions all …

One of Fantasyland’s most beloved rides, “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh” has reopened this week at Walt Disney World. 
Visitors to the refurbished attraction can expect to see re-designed load area, as well as “Hundred Acre Goods,” a gift shop just outside the exit that specializes in all things Pooh and friends, including plush toys, collectibles, and apparel.
While the updates continue for another week or so, the entrance has been temporarily relocated to the Fastpass return lane.  Plans call for many interactive elements to be built into the wait area, …

The Internet rumor mill is churning with thoughts of what is on the chopping block vs. what is still a go for the ongoing Magic Kingdom Fantasyland expansion. Do you agree with Disney’s decision to change some of the expansion elements to accommodate for a larger audience?

Taking a spin on “Dumbo the Flying Elephant” has become a rite of passage for children who visit Walt Disney World or Disneyland with their parents. Waiting in Fantasyland under the hot sun for what feels like a lifetime, watching children before you bounce up & down as they sail through the sky, then ultimately declaring “Let’s do it again” when your famous flying elephant touches ground. “Dumbo the Flying Elephant” is as much of a Fantasyland icon as Sleeping Beauty or Cinderella’s Castle.
This week in Disneyland they’re …

A surprise announcement came last week that Disney may be tweaking plans on their ambitious Fantasyland expansion in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Previously, Disney fans were treated to conceptual art work showing an expanded immersive land where Disney Princesses showcased their environments in a rich forest atmosphere & even conceptual art showing some new dining spots emerged. Fanatics all over the ‘Disney-web’ were abuzz about how heavy the concept seemed to rely on Princesses & could potentially have low appeal to boys, if any. Perhaps Disney reconsidered it’s targeted …