February 8, 2012

Heavy traffic jams Disney area this morning

Heavy traffic is clogging the streets and freeways around the Honda Center and the Anaheim Convention Center thanks to a sold-out business conference featuring Ret. Gen. Colin Powell and Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, reports Register writer Alejandra Molina. Both venues are near the Disneyland Resort. The theme parks open at 9 a.m. today. The daylong [...]

How to avoid the Disney parking hassle

The Disneyland Resort runs nearly 29,000 parking spaces for its visitors and employees, but guests still sometimes get backed up or have to park far away on crowded days. And this week, they had to start paying $2 more — a total of $14 — to park a regular car there. With the ongoing expansion [...]

Trip report: Tram stop, Tomorrowland construction

This trip report takes a look at construction projects underway around the Disneyland Resort over the weekend. A portion of the Mickey and Friends parking structure tram stop is under construction. Note that the trams are still running despite the construction. Tomorrowland is undergoing some construction near the Astro Orbitor, causing traffic jams during peak [...]

Disney history: Electrical Parade returns

On this week in theme park history: July 4, 1956: Indian War Canoes premiere on the Rivers of America in Frontierland. July 4, 1975: Conceived as a salute and celebration honoring the American Bicentennial, America on Parade, begins its daily performances on July 4, 1975 at both Disneyland Park and Walt Disney World. The celebration [...]