Anthony Yacullo 
According to the OC Register: The ticket booths at Disneyland Resort were temporarily shut down this morning but have reopened after authorities determined that a suspicious white powder found on the park’s ticket booths was harmless, authorities said. Cleaning crews reported early this morning that they had spotted an unusual white substance at the windows … Read more
We’d proudly like to welcome Shawn Hutchinson to the Disneyland News Today staff as not just a staff photographer, but also a member of our podcast team. Here’s his first photo report for us from this past Friday:
Lines were not very busy at the Mickey and Friends Tram Station.
Or at the Disneyland main entrance for that matter.
I see a storm approaching over California.
But Disneyland looks good… For now.
I spoke too soon… There’s the rain, lots of it!
ANAHEIM, CALIF., February 16, 2009 – Earlier this year, Jungle Cruise skippers all around the world were preparing their funniest material for a chance at representing their respective Disney Parks in Tokyo this month. Since the attraction debuted at Disneyland in 1955, the skipper role has always been one of interaction and fun, telling the … Read more
After about a month away from the parks, Myrna Litt finally returns with a new photo report:
After taking a break off for Presidents Day weekend, the Main Street repaving project returned this week in full force!
New, similar signs, replacing the old birthday ones at the Plaza Inn.
The windows have been temporarily covered over with a fake view outside due to tarps around the building.
If you couldn’t tell they’re fake, then these old signs will prove it to you.
Now for a few pictures from the newly re-opened It’s a Small World.
Casting will be held this weekend in Downtown Disney for ABC’s new “Suppernanny” spin-off, “Super-Manny”. The OC Register’s Around Disney blog: If you’re a parent: Are your children a giant pain? If you’re a child: Do you frequently find yourself in trouble with your parents, teachers, the cops or the fire marshal? The casting team of ABC-TV’s parenting reality … Read more
Times are hard over at Disneyland’s neighboring mall, the Anaheim GardenWalk. It seems it has failed to attract any interest since its opening last year. The OC Register’s Around Disney blog has more: One family ate at a single table in an otherwise empty food court on a recent weekday afternoon at the Anaheim GardenWalk … Read more
While we provided you with Disney’s side of the story yesterday, the Orlando Sentinel is offering a fresh perspective into the entire shake-up going on throughout the domestic “Disney Parks” in both Anaheim and Orlando: The Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday said it will eliminate an undisclosed number of jobs as part of a sweeping corporate overhaul at its domestic … Read more
BURBANK, Calif. – February 18, 2009 – Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, today announced organization changes to deliver a “one-Disney” experience by simplifying the Parks and Resorts operating structure, streamlining decision-making and eliminating redundancy. “We know that our Guests want a ‘one-Disney’ experience and we must organize around that expectation,” said Rasulo. … Read more
On her 100th birthday, Friday, February 13, Frances Taylor of Lake Forest, California, took advantage of the Disney Parks “Free On Your Birthday” offer to celebrate with her extended family – four children, 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren – at Disneyland in Anaheim. She was greeted at the Main Entrance to Disneyland by Mickey Mouse and friends, … Read more
This edition of WDWNT Live! has been completed, but don’t threat… For those of you who missed it, we will be releasing it as podcast sometime in the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned! Included in the Show is: Call-In Questions “What Were They Thinking?!?”: So Many Celebrations John Rick’s Disney Pin Investigation WDWCelebrations … Read more
It was a dark, rainy day yesterday, but fun still ensues at the Disneyland Resort! Let’s get to my latest photo report:
It was quite an empty day yesterday, probably due to the rain.
New Celebrate Today! decorations on the security tents.
This side of the Emporium has been re-painted and looks as great as ever.
The re-paving of Main Street looks to be pretty much complete.
WDWNT’s very own Chris Lastrapes was at the Disneyland Resort celebrating his birthday this past Thursday, and shares with us a few photos of the latest happenings around the Resort: Workers were working outside the gates of The Haunted Mansion up to it’s soft re-opening Thursday afternoon. The attraction was closed early in the day. … Read more
Our very own Chris Lastrapes is currently on location at the Disneyland Resort and reports to us with the news that The Haunted Mansion has re-opened early from its refurbishment. According to Chris, nothing much is new, except for some fresh coats of paint. Stay tuned to Disneyland News Today as I will be visiting … Read more
According to the OC Register’s Around Disney blog: Downtown Disney is quickly losing tenants. Club Libby Lu – a store for girls to dress up, shop and have a makeover – has closed. Owned by Saks Inc., all 78 of the Club Libby Lu stores around the nation are closing. Department 56 and Starabillas have closed as well. The Register’s … Read more
Well, we made it… Today is the 1 year anniversary of Disneyland News Today! It certainly has been an achievement for everyone involved, with quite a lot of turmoil on the path to a year, but as I said, we made it. It has been a great year for me personally with this website. It’s given … Read more
In a very interesting turn of events, it seems rumors are floating around saying that the Astro Orbitor will be removed sometime before the summer season arrives. The reasoning for this seems to be maintenance issues, that for some reason the attraction costs too much to maintain (what about Dumbo?). If all goes according to … Read more
