Brady MacDonald
San Jose Mercury News
Anaheim, CA, United States
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Rolly Crump dies at 93; theme park designer had huge hand in shaping Disneyland
The Imagineer, who describe himself as the “worst” artist ever hired by Walt Disney, helped create three of the Anaheim’s parks most beloved attractions. → Read More
Rolly Crump dies at 93; theme park designer had huge hand in shaping Disneyland
The Imagineer, who describe himself as the “worst” artist ever hired by Walt Disney, helped create three of the Anaheim’s parks most beloved attractions. → Read More
What to expect when Disneyland reopens refreshed Mickey’s Toontown — See photos
Mickey Mouse’s renovated neighborhood reopens March 19 after an extensive facelift of the cartoon-styled land that has long been in need of some TLC. → Read More
Appreciation: How the ‘worst’ artist Walt Disney ever hired shaped Disneyland forever
Rolly Crump, who has died at 93, helped create three of Disneyland’s most beloved attractions: It’s a Small World, Haunted Mansion and the Enchanted Tiki Room. → Read More
Fried chicken and donuts restaurant coming to Disneyland’s Pixar hotel this summer
Great Maple restaurant will open at the Pixar Place Hotel rethemed with areas dedicated to The Incredibles, Toy Story, Inside Out and Finding Nemo. → Read More
8 best things I ate at Knott’s Boysenberry Festival — and 5 worst to skip
Knott’s Berry Farm kicked off its annual Boysenberry Festival in a steady rain that eventually forced the Buena Park theme park to close early. → Read More
Knott’s Berry Farm to close early today because of rain – Orange County Register
The storm dampens the opening day of the park’s annual Boysenberry Festival. → Read More
How Disneyland president’s family cheesecake landed on Disney’s food festival menu – Orange County Register
Ken Potrock’s cheesecake recipe traces its origins back 50-plus years to his family’s New York City delicatessen across from Yankee Stadium. → Read More
Disneyland quietly opens EngineEar Souvenirs shop in Mickey’s Toontown
EngineEar Souvenirs offers a thematic tip of the train conductor’s cap to the Engine-Ears Toys that once stood at the entrance to Disney California Adventure. → Read More
‘Mandalorian’ creator Jon Favreau pitches Star Wars ride for Disneyland
Clearly the Star Wars executive producer and director has given some thought to a Mandalorian ride — and knows a few people at Lucasfilm and Imagineering who could make it happen. → Read More
Is Disney teasing an Avatar land with multiple rides at Disneyland?
Disney’s official D23 fan group promises Disneyland’s Avatar experience will rival the Pandora themed land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida. → Read More
Legoland strikes back at Universal in Texas theme park showdown
It’s Peppa Pig versus SpongeBob as Merlin Entertainments announces plans for a new kiddie theme park across town from a new Universal Studios kid-centric park. → Read More
Is Disney teasing an Avatar land with multiple rides at Disneyland?
Disney’s official D23 fan group promises Disneyland’s Avatar experience will rival the Pandora themed land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida. → Read More
Disney World’s struggling $5,000 Star Wars hotel cuts fall dates for midweek ‘voyages’
The Galactic Starcruiser immersive storytelling hotel at Disney’s Hollywood Studios cuts back on ‘departures’ 25% to 50%. → Read More
Disney World’s struggling $5,000 Star Wars hotel cuts fall dates for midweek ‘voyages’
The Galactic Starcruiser immersive storytelling hotel at Disney’s Hollywood Studios cuts back on ‘departures’ 25% to 50%. → Read More
Disney World’s struggling $5,000 Star Wars hotel cuts fall dates for midweek ‘voyages’
The Galactic Starcruiser immersive storytelling hotel at Disney’s Hollywood Studios cuts back on ‘departures’ 25% to 50%. → Read More
Walt Disney’s favorite train returns to Disneyland after 5-year restoration
An extensive restoration of the E.P. Ripley replicates the five-eighth scale locomotive’s boiler, headlamp and bell. → Read More
Walt Disney’s favorite train returns to Disneyland after 5-year restoration
An extensive restoration of the E.P. Ripley replicates the five-eighth scale locomotive’s boiler, headlamp and bell. → Read More
11 new Disney Food & Wine Festival foods ranked from best to worst — See the list – San Bernardino Sun
The 2023 Food & Wine Fest kicked off on Friday, March 3 and runs through April 25. → Read More
5 things I can’t wait to eat in Disneyland’s new Toontown — and 4 I’ll definitely skip
I can’t help being excited — and a little terrified — about some of the new food and beverage items on the menu when Mickey’s Toontown returns on March 19 after a yearlong reimagination. → Read More