Star Wars Rise Of The Resistance Articles
10 Hour Lines Are Not A Sign Of Success How Galaxys Edge Is Preserving The Disney Guest Experience
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When you land on the outer rim planet of Batuu, you may notice bubbling pods of blue and green milk, stormtroopers interrogating citizens or even the sound of a TIE Fighter zipping overhead. What you won 't notice are lines. During its earnings report earlier this month, Disney CEO Bob Iger noted that park attendance at its domestic Disney Parks fell 3% in the fiscal third quarter. The cause ...
10 Worst Times Of The Year To Go
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Disneyland has been remarkably uncrowded this summer, a fact that was recently acknowledged by Disney CEO Bob Iger. But that 's expected to change soon, as the annual passholders who were blocked out much of the summer because of the crowds anticipated for Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge are able to get into the park again. So the throngs that visitors have experienced on busy days in the past ...
4 Disneyland Attractions That Desperately Need An Upgrade
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We've heard it again and again: "Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world." It's an inspiring concept and an appropriate, if overused line that Disney trots out in order to justify any number of closures, revisions, and expansions they want to tack onto the parks. But Disneyland isn't a collection of new and shiny toys. It's a ...
4 Ways Technology Powers The Disneyland Metaverse
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A day at Disneyland in the very near future will be filled with a slew of behind-the-scenes technology that will help place your lunch order, arrange a meeting with your favorite character and change your ride itinerary as part of the Disney theme park “metaverse.” What is the Disney theme park metaverse? “It all starts with having a connected park,” Disney chief technology ...
400 Dollar Lightning Lane Premier Pass Here Is How It Works
Disneyland 's new Lightning Lane Premier Pass combines existing line-cutting options with additional perks and complexity at an eye popping $400 price tag more than the cost of the most expensive parkhopper daily ticket.
Disneyland will begin the pilot rollout of the new Lightning Lane Premier Pass on Wednesday, Oct. 23 with very limited quantities available each day.
Lightning ...
5 Hacks For Getting The Most Out Of Disneyland
A lot goes into planning a trip to Disneyland. There 's buying park tickets, making sure you secure park reservations for every day of the visit, finding a hotel that 's both affordable and within close proximity to the park, and securing travel that won 't break the bank before you get there. It doesn 't stop there, though. Disneyland can be intimidating for the ...
5 Rides To Go To First When The Park Opens
When Disneyland in Anaheim first opens its gates every day at eight in the morning, there are a few rides visitors should make a beeline for if they don't want to be standing in line for hours. Since it debuted in 1955, Disneyland has boasted many popular rides and other experiences that capture the magic of the company's extensive list of films and shows, primarily of the fantasy and adventure ...
9 Secrets Revealed In Rise Of The Resistance Ride Sneak Peek
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A slew of never-before-seen Rise of the Resistance scenes offer a sneak peek inside the new trackless dark ride coming to Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge at Disneyland and Disney 's Hollywood Studios in Florida. Disney revealed new details from nine scenes inside the Rise of the Resistance attraction during the “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” television special that ...
A Guest Literally Pulled The Sword Excalibur From The Stone
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Legend tells of the Sword in the Stone, a weapon that can only be pulled from its resting place by the new king. For decades that sword has rested in front of King Arthur's Carousel at Disneyland, and now, it appears we have a new leader, because somebody apparently pulled the sword from the stone. A few days ago the sword, which sits in front of the carousel, went missing, and while it was ...
A Really Weird Experience The Oddest Places Readers Have Ever Been Stuck On Rides
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There 's one moment on the Haunted Mansion - my favorite ride, my only must-do on any given Disneyland day - that I absolutely dread. Sometimes I close my eyes, sometimes I just avert them to focus on something more agreeable to my sensibilities, sometimes I just fix my gaze, staring down my own demon in grotesque horror. It has absolutely nothing to do with a ghost. The spot I ...
Adventureland Day And More
I 've been a Disneyland annual passholder for many years. Since COVID-19, however, when I visit Disneyland (and the adjacent Disney California Adventure) it has changed significantly. That is because reservations are now required, and Disney limits their number. Now I must plan all of my visits in advance (INSIDER 'S TIP: Try going online to make a reservation close to midnight the night ...
All 9 Lands At Ranked
Fantasyland offers the most rides and is ideally located in Disneyland. Mickey's Toontown has mediocre rides and limited shopping and dining options. New Orleans Square has the best dining options and underrated classic rides. Disneyland in Anaheim is divided into nine distinct ''lands,'' and some of these certainly offer better experiences than others. ...
Animatronic Shopkeepers Droids And Creatures Bring Star Wars Galaxys Edge To Life
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The new characters, powered by Disney's latest audio-animatronic technology, will have more precise and natural movements than their predecessors. A collection of next generation audio-animatronic figures coming to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland will bring to life alien pilots, black market shopkeepers, disc jockey droids, space pirates, cuddly creatures and stormtrooper battalions. The ...
Are Star Wars Nites Worth It I Went So Here Is Everything You Want To Know
Are Disneyland's Star Wars-themed night events actually worth it? An annual late-night event held multiple evenings between April and May each year, Disneyland's Star Wars Nites are one of the California park's biggest promotions this time of year during their overarching Season of the Force event. As such, it's a separately ticketed event set apart from the tickets Disneyland typically sells ...
Are Wait Times Getting Worse I Did The Research And The Answer Will Surprise You
Data suggests the average wait time for Disneyland attractions hasn 't increased significantly in the last five years, despite how it might feel when you 're in the park.
Did it feel like you were waiting an awfully long time for every attraction last time you visited Disneyland Resort? With wait times regularly creeping well past 45 minutes and into the hour-plus territory on weekends all ...
Attendance Drops Despite Launch Of Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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Attendance fell 3 percent at Disney 's domestic theme parks despite the launch of the Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge at Disneyland during the most recent quarter, according to the company 's latest earnings report. Walt Disney Co. reported an increase in theme park revenue in its fiscal third-quarter 2019 results on Tuesday. Disney 's Parks, Experiences and Products revenue increased 7 ...
Behind The Scenes At Galaxys Edge Set To Open On Friday
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Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge, the epic new land inside Disneyland Park, opens May 31, 2019, inviting guests to live their own Star Wars adventures as they explore a remote planet full of unique sights, sounds, smells, tastes and other immersive experiences. The largest and most technologically advanced single-themed land expansion ever in a Disney park also opens at Disney 's Hollywood Studios in Florida on ...
Best Rides For Thrill Seekers
Disneyland may be known as The Happiest Place on Earth, but it 's also home to some seriously heart-pounding thrills. From high-speed races through the desert to plunging drops in eerie haunted mansions, the Disneyland Resort offers a variety of rides perfect for adrenaline junkies. These top picks deliver unforgettable adventures and plenty of exhilarating moments, making them must-experiences for ...
Big Surprise At Disneyland Star Wars Lands Not So Long Waits
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Walt Disney Co. 's efforts to prevent overcrowding at its new Star Wars themed land appear to be working. Websites that track attendance at Disneyland, the second-busiest theme park in the world, say the crowds have been manageable. The wait Wednesday afternoon for the signature Millennium Falcon ride was as little as 25 minutes, comparable to the 25-year-old Roger Rabbit 's Car Toon Spin, ...
Can You Have A Good Time As A Casual Parkgoer
I love going to Disneyland. I never quite get tired of spending a very long day running around to rides and eating Mickey Mouse-shaped treats. (I'm a sucker for any food that's themed.) Since I live so close to the park, I usually go at least once a year. However, over the past few years, the whole process has gotten a lot more complicated to manage - so complicated that I'm starting to feel like ...
Can You Name All 15 Eticket Rides Still At Disneyland It Is Not As Easy As You Think
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As Disneyland celebrates the 60th anniversary of the E-ticket, it seems like a good time to look back at the rides that earned that distinction at the Anaheim theme park. But what are the E-ticket rides of Disneyland? Naming them all is not as simple as you might think. There were 23 E-ticket attractions during the ticket book era that stretched from 1955 to 1982, according to ...
Can You Name All 15 Eticket Rides Still At Disneyland It Is Not As Easy As You Think
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As Disneyland celebrates the 60th anniversary of the E-ticket, it seems like a good time to look back at the rides that earned that distinction at the Anaheim theme park. But what are the E-ticket rides of Disneyland? Naming them all is not as simple as you might think. There were 23 E-ticket attractions during the ticket book era that stretched from 1955 to 1982, according to ...
Details Released On Disneyland's Planned Star Wars Galaxys Edge Attractions
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"Star Wars" fans will soon be able to pilot the Millennium Falcon and face off against Kylo Ren in battle. Disney on Saturday announced some details of the new "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" lands, opening in 2019. It also announced that composer John Williams, creator of the classic "Star Wars" themes, is writing new music for the "Galaxy's Edge" attractions, and shared a sneak preview. The two ...
Disney Announces Splash Mountain Will Soon Reopen After Refurbishment Closure
Pirates of the Caribbean, “it 's a small world,” Matterhorn Bobsleds, Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, Indiana Jones Adventure, Peter Pan 's Flight, Buzz Lightyear 's Astro Blasters, Roger Rabbit 's Toon Spin, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Astro Orbiter, Disneyland Railroad, Space Mountain, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Mr. Toad 's Wild ...
Disney Brings Epic Star Wars Experiences To Fans
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Six years ago in October 2012, Disney announced a deal to acquire Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion. The real value that Disney has brought to fans in taking over the franchise is the opportunity for fans to now to experience "Star Wars" adventures themselves. These experiences immerse fans in the "Star Wars" galaxies so they feel as though they are living out the story themselves. At Disney World, ...
Disney CEO Bob Iger Talks Star Wars Galaxys Edge Low Attendance Numbers
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Disney CEO Bob Iger explained why there were lower numbers at Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge than expected. He said a number of factors affected the attendance numbers. “I think a number of things happened,” Iger said during Disney 's Q3 FY19 earnings result webcast, according to ComicBook.com. “First of all, helped in part by some of our efforts, there was tremendous concern in the ...
Disney Creatives Preview Epic Second Ride Coming To Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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The creative forces behind Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge promise the expansion land 's coming second attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, will offer an “epic” experience filled with surprises. “This is our other anchor attraction and we 're so excited about this one as well. This truly is epic,” said Margaret Kerrison, managing story editor for Galaxy 's Edge. “Even other ...
Disney Gets Serious About Saving Star Wars Land
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"Do or do not," Yoda famously says in The Empire Strikes Back. "There is no try." With the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge expansion at both of Disney's stateside theme park resorts falling into the "do not" camp these days, the entertainment giant is rolling out a promotional blitz on its own cable and media network properties to promote the new Star Wars-themed lands. The media blitz kicks ...
Disneyland And Disney California Adventure Are In The Midst Of Some Of The Largest And Most Expensive Attraction Expansions In Their History
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The final puzzle piece of Disneyland 's Star Wars Galaxy 's Edge and a brand new land devoted to Marvel movie characters at Disney California Adventure park will highlight Disneyland Resort 's ambitious plans for 2020, the company announced this week. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, an immersive dark ride in the recently opened 14-acre themed Galaxy 's Edge land, is slated to debut on Jan. 17. And ...
Disneyland At 70 Artists On The Parks Five Best Rides And Why They Still Captivate
Avisit to Disneyland can be an exhausting experience. The line for a ride can be hours long; there are hordes of overstimulated children and the sheer quantity of gift shops is overwhelming. When the park first opened, on 17 July 1955, an adult ticket cost $1 and kids were 50 cents: now a single day 's entry for one person can easily run $200 or more.
Despite all the kitsch and cartoon ...
Disneyland Declares Star Wars Land Opening A Success Says Crowding Nonexistent
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Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge wrapped up the first week of its maiden voyage with Disneyland management saying the largest expansion in park history wasn 't marred by crowding problems that some visitors groused about on social media. “The crowding issues that many of our guests anticipated have not come to fruition thanks to the measures we 've put in place,” said Disneyland vice president Kris ...
