Papers have been filed in Orange County, CA to start work on a new 700-room luxury hotel at the Disneyland Resort. The Orange County Register was the first to report that the hotel will be situated on 10 acres where the Downtown Disney short term… Read More »Disneyland to build new luxury hotel
While some may complain that Disneyland, with its fireworks and heavy traffic, isn’t a real community player in Anaheim. But when you consider the taxes they generate and the donations they make to local non-profits and schools, there’s little doubt to the company’s commitment. Then… Read More »Disneyland gives half-million to Anaheim to plus public parks
When Disneyland opened its Downtown Disney shopping and entertainment district it was a bit of a controversial move to include a House of Blues restaurant and concert venue. The types of acts that could be booked there were limited (Disney could veto if they weren’t… Read More »House of Blues at Disneyland closing date announced
Big news out of Anaheim for Foodies. The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine festival will return in 2016. There are a couple big changes and a lot of unknowns, but for the 4 years this event was held before, it made a lot of… Read More »Attn: Foodies! Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival to return in April
There’s a tradition that follows nearly every Super Bowl. The victory sealed, confetti still in the air, a question is asked “What’s Next?”, and someone declares, “I’m going to Disneyland!” While Denver Broncos Linebacker Von Miller may have been selected the Most Valuable Player of… Read More »Peyton Manning Super Bowl 50 Champion feted at Disneyland
I just can’t get enough of the creative costumes many Disney fans were sporting at the recent D23 Expo. Great fans like these are one of the reasons Disney holds its own fan event separate from the other major conventions. Yet, it’s still very much… Read More »Even more Disney Fan Cosplay from D23 Expo – Gallery #4
Three years ago I wrote a piece on why Disney should build a third theme park in North America—in Toronto to be specific. Alas, that hasn’t transpired—and I’m not exactly holding my breath—although it’s great to see Disney expanding the existing parks with exciting new… Read More »Why Disney Should Bring D23 Expo to East Coast
Just a few months ago Disneyland bought the Carousel Inn hotel (in green). It’s rare that a Harbor Blvd hotel comes up for purchase and good news that Disneyland was willing to make the purchase. Word was that Disneyland was looking to make more purchases… Read More »Disneyland makes more strategic land purchases