Game over. California sports company Open Gym Premier has abruptly closed its Anaheim facility after 15 years of operation, CEO Matt Kanne announced this week. The facility was used for training by the USA Volleyball team, Kobe Bryant, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant and more. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, … Read more
Disneyland is getting cute with their future parking plans — and we’re not talking about those Soarin’ prices. The House of Mouse has unveiled wild new plans to unleash AI-powered parking assistants in the pricey lots — and fans may recognize the robots from some of their favorite movies. The adorable technology was teased at the Disney … Read more
The ‘Disney adult’ is getting a rebrand. Often ridiculed for their obsessive devotion to all things Disney, the fully-grown fanatics frequently spotted at the House of Mouse are looking a whole lot cooler lately — brandishing tattoos and showing off a much edgier style. Ashley Wilbraham, 32, is just one among the horde of happy … Read more
Burger lovers have major beef with a popular California fast food joint — once almost as worshipped as In-N-Out in some corners of the Golden State. But after years of slipping quality and price hikes, fed up fans are coming for Carl’s Jr. with their burger flippers — loudly decrying the decline of the Los Angeles-born favorite. … Read more
They’re going green. Disneyland will replace the gas-powered cars on its classic Autopia attraction with electric vehicles ahead of a looming deadline. The change comes just months before the state’s Feb. 1 deadline to retire the cars or shut the ride down completely. “It will be electric, but not the conventional idea of a battery … Read more
The Happiest Place on Earth is giving parkgoers a serious case of heartburn — straight to their wallets. Disney is serving up a whopping $34 burger and a $22 hot dog, leaving guests wondering if it’s also the priciest place on earth. The eye-watering menu spotted at GCH Craftsman Bar, located inside Disney’s luxurious Grand … Read more
The Happiest Place on Earth is becoming a little less magical — before visitors even make it through the gates. Disneyland guests are sounding the alarm over an increasingly obnoxious gauntlet of aggressive religious preachers, pushy street vendors and other solicitors crowding sidewalks outside the iconic Anaheim theme park, with some claiming the unwanted encounters … Read more
Let the magic begin. Costco has quietly rolled out a new Disneyland ticket deal for its faithful shoppers, just in time for the holidays. The new deal comes with a 2-day Park Hopper ticket, a Lightning Lane Multi Pass, and a $60 Disney dining card, all for $329.99. The deal is valid from Oct. 2 … Read more
The happiest place on earth could soon get pricier. For years, both Disneyland and Disney World have raised prices at the beginning of October, coinciding with the start of Disney’s fiscal year. As the month looms, fans are expecting yet another hike. The last three increases took place on October 11, 2023, October 9, 2024 … Read more
Christmas comes extremely early at the Happiest Place on Earth. Disneyland fans were left feeling festive after a piece of Sleeping Beauty Castle’s snow-covered holiday makeover was spotted being hauled to the Anaheim theme park — more than two months before the resort’s customary holiday transformation and festivities begin. Devotees did a double take after … Read more
Anyone visiting Disney California Adventure in Anaheim will soon be able to experience a new oceanic world inspired by “Avatar.” At the recent D23 Disney fan event, Disneyland offered new details about what the Avatar experience will look like, unveiling physical models of the planned attractions. The California version will be a very different kind … Read more
The Happiest Place on Earth is cleaning house, and Disney die-hards can take home some seriously strange souvenirs home — if they have enough cash, and in some cases, enough space. Dozens of bizarre, spooky and instantly recognizable pieces of park history from Disneyland, Walt Disney World and other Disney destinations are hitting the auction … Read more
The “happiest place on earth” is hiking up their food and beverage prices yet again — this time, with the largest hit on the park’s table-service establishments. Thirteen bars restaurants, bars and lounges throughout the popular park will employ the price increases, with 291 menu items being affected — most notably a mix of dessert … Read more
The countdown is on for one of Southern California’s biggest new developments. OCVIBE, the sprawling 100-acre, $4 billion district rising around Anaheim’s Honda Center, has unveiled the first wave of restaurants, public spaces and attractions set to open over the next year — while also revealing an all-star lineup of chefs who will anchor its … Read more
Disneyland has reportedly been granted a permit to reconstruct a beloved, historic piece of New Orleans Square that was tragically scorched by a fire more than three years ago. The path has now been cleared for the theme park to resurrect the New Orleans Square train station “radio house” as a 357-square-foot structure. The original … Read more
It’s known as the “happiest place on earth,” but for a group of Disneyland guests, a breakdown at the Haunted Mansion turned into an behind-the-scenes look after a ride malfunction forced the lights on and left passengers to navigate their exit alone. The unusual incident, which took place close to the park’s 11 p.m. closing … Read more
Forget the Mickey bars and churro stands — one woman decided to go full fairy tale to celebrate her 40th birthday. Digital creator Toree McGee went viral after sharing her experience splurging $18,000 on Disneyland’s luxe, velvet-rope dining secret: 21 Royal, the private suite tucked above New Orleans Square, perched just over the Pirates of … Read more
The $4 billion OCVIBE development surrounding the Honda Center unveiled flashy new renderings for its upcoming 5,000-seat concert hall, a sleek entertainment venue set to open in 2027 as part of the sprawling 100-acre mega-project. The venue will be situated inside the larger OCVIBE entertainment district — a new campus in Anaheim rising around the … Read more
Is Disneyland Resort about to be the “app-iest” place on Earth? The famed theme park has begun testing cashless payments at select outdoor vending carts in Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, marking the latest shift in how guests make quick purchases across the resort in Anaheim, California. The pilot program launched in late April, … Read more
Disneyland is dialing back a controversial tech feature that has been subtly shaping the way guests enter the park. Now, guests who would rather not hand over a “faceprint” to stroll down Main Street U.S.A. have a choice. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have rolled out special entry lanes that skip facial recognition and biometric … Read more