Disneyland’s Autopia Decides to It Call Quits on Gas Cars

It’s been a nice 69 years for Disneyland’s car attraction Autopia, but it’s finally getting an upgrade worthy of its neighbors. Situated in the futuristic area called Tomorrowland, nestled next to Space Mountain and Star Tours, the ride has used gas-powered cars since its debut in 1955. Now though, Disney has announced that the ride … Read more

Disney allegedly underpaid maintenance workers at California hotel

Disney has been slapped with lawsuit for allegedly underpaying the maintenance workers at its Disneyland Hotel located just outside of its California-based theme park. The lawsuit, filed in Orange County Superior Court on Thursday, claims the hotel’s workers were not paid the correct overtime rate and were forced to pay for their own “hand tools” and … Read more

Disneyland character performers Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck looking to unionize

They may live in the Magic Kingdom, but they also want better working conditions.  Workers at Disneyland, including performers who play the beloved characters of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Cinderella, are looking to unionize. Labor organizers said they want better safety conditions and scheduling policies for the workers.  The employees are looking to join the … Read more

Jawan maker Atlee shares a pic of son Meer celebrating his first day in Disneyland; Varun Dhawan, Wamiqa Gabbi and more celebs send love

Jawan maker Atlee and his wife Priya Mohan are proud parents to a baby boy Meer. The little one has turned one. The couple celebrated his first birthday in Disneyland, Paris. We can see pics where Priya is holding their baby. Dressed in denims, a beanie and jacket, Meer is looking super cute. We can … Read more

How to beat the hourslong wait for Disneyland Magic Key annual passes

General views of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, celebrating “100 Years of Wonder” celebration on January 28, 2023 in Anaheim, California. AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Among theme park fans, Disneyland’s Magic Key annual passes are among the rarest and most coveted purchases. Since the park’s pandemic closure, Magic Keys have been extremely limited, only going on sale … Read more

These might be the best and worst times to visit Disneyland in 2024

Crowds fight through New Orleans Square inside Disneyland in Anaheim in 2023.  Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG via Getty Images Stressing over when to visit Disneyland in 2024? One woman has created a calendar of what could be the absolute best and worst days to visit the parks this year. The month-by-month calendar created by … Read more

For 100 years, this Mickey Mouse operation has thrived. Is Disney now losing its magic?

The Sunday Magazine22:54For 100 years, this Mickey Mouse operation has thrived. Is Disney now losing its magic? You might describe Marlene Morris as a Disney lifer. As a child, she grew up watching Disney movies on weekends and listening to her father read Disney’s Bedtime storybooks at night. She first visited Disney World in Orlando, Fla., … Read more

Disneyland employee hospitalized after chemical accident backstage

An accidental chemical spill led to two Disneyland employees being treated for injuries. On Dec. 28, shortly after 2 a.m., Anaheim Fire and Rescue responded to a call about a possible chemical spill, a spokesperson for Anaheim Fire and Rescue told SFGATE in a statement. Two Disneyland employees had trouble breathing after the spill caused a … Read more

These worthy SF-to-LA detours will turn your drive into an adventure

Cloudy skies over I-5 in Castaic, Calif., on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Dail/MediaNews Group via Getty Images Anyone who has done the drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles becomes acquainted with the classic stops, especially the ones along Interstate 5. Whether it’s the unique odor of cow manure or the peculiar … Read more

This man has one of Disneyland’s most unusual jobs

Artist Bob Carlson at the Silhouette Studio in Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on Nov. 30, 2023. Ashley Hayes-Stone If you’re not looking for it as you stroll down Main Street U.S.A. (or, say, run for a first pickle award), you might miss it altogether. Only one little window reveals what’s inside the tiny shop, which … Read more