On April 29, the Star Wars experience at Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge will expand its timeline to include characters from the original trilogy. The initial announcement that Han, Luke, Leia, Darth Vader, and even Chewbacca would soon be walking through the park was met with excitement from many long-time fans. In theory, it should provide an opportunity for families to create memorable moments with some of cinema’s most iconic figures.
On October 20, 2025, both Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, experienced widespread operational disruptions due to a major internet issue. The outage temporarily disabled key features of the My Disney Experience app at Disney World and the Disneyland app, impacting guests throughout both resorts.
For decades, The Walt Disney Company has billed itself as America’s storyteller — a studio and theme park empire built on optimism, imagination, and the American dream itself. But over the past few years, that image has come under fire. From removing historical scenes on classic attractions to corporate departments focused on “stories that matter,” many longtime fans have accused Disney of erasing the very Americana that once defined its spirit.
Disney has officially announced Soarin Across America, a brand-new version of its “Soarin” attraction, coming to both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World in the summer of 2026. The new experience will replace the current Soarin Around the World film at Disney California Adventure and EPCOT’s The Land pavilion, marking a return to the skies with an all-new flight across the United States.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and the operators behind Earl of Sandwich have announced a collaboration to open a British‑style gastropub named Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.
Disneyland cast members are about to see a major reduction in their working hours as Disneyland guests are about to see a major increase in their ticket prices.
A guest has died after experiencing a medical emergency while riding The Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland. The incident occurred Monday evening, October 6th, and marks a rare tragedy on one of the park’s most beloved and long-running rides.
It’s becoming harder and harder to recognize Disney’s own stories once they’ve gone through the corporate filter. The Princess and the Frog gave audiences a tale about a “princess” named Tiana set in the heart of New Orleans, steeped in music, culture, and yes — voodoo. It was a story about dreams, transformation, and the dangers of making deals with dark powers.
Walt Disney Co. has filed a patent that, if realized, could change how animatronic characters’ faces are displayed in its theme parks. The technology would combine projection systems, sensors, and real‑time rendering to make animatronic faces more responsive.
The west-side security plaza at Downtown Disney District, near the Disneyland Hotel, closed temporarily on September 8, 2025. This entrance sits between Din Tai Fung and the former ESPN Zone building. It previously served as a direct access point for hotel guests walking into Downtown Disney and toward the theme parks.
In what has been described as the largest wage theft settlement in California history, a judge in Orange County has signed off on a massive payout to tens of thousands of Disneyland employees. The ruling closes a long-running Disney lawsuit that centered on the company’s refusal to comply with Anaheim’s voter-approved living wage ordinance.
Now, in a shift that has been years in the making, Disney appears to be phasing out MagicBands in favor of the company’s phone-centric MagicMobile system. The change hasn’t gone unnoticed, and for many longtime guests, it signals the end of a tangible era of convenience in exchange for one more digital screen added onto your Disney Day.
A recent report confirmed that Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen was involved in placing a message about the Hiroshima atomic bombing inside the “It’s a Small World” attraction at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The message took the form of a handmade doll holding a small sign that read “Remember Hiroshima.”