Disneyland Paris Resort is gearing up for a magical week as weather forecasts predict snowfall at the park. While snow is not unheard of in the region, a snowy day at the theme park is a special and somewhat rare sight that adds an extra layer of enchantment to the Disney experience. Visitors are excited about the prospect of seeing ...

One Disney park has announced the rollout of a strict new ID policy aimed at combating ticket scalping. Effective December 23, 2024, guests visiting Shanghai Disneyland will be required to provide a government-issued ID when purchasing tickets and present the same physical ID at entry. This policy, first unveiled in September, is designed to address the growing issue of ticket ...

Two Disney parks just totally changed the way they price their tickets – and fans are not happy. Disney’s ticketing systems have come a long way since the park’s early days. In 1955, entry to Disneyland cost just $1, with guests purchasing additional tickets for individual rides. That system lasted until the 1980s, eventually giving way to all-inclusive park admission. ...

Demand for holiday-themed merch at Disney parks is soaring, and nowhere is it more evident than at Tokyo Disney Resort. Some items have proven so popular this Christmas that Pinzuba News claims guests may need to wait until May 2025 to receive their purchases, turning festive finds for 2024 into extremely early buys for the 2025 holiday season. Why the ...

The opening of a Disney park was delayed this morning due to Tropical Cyclone Toraji. Initially set to open at 10 a.m., Hong Kong Disneyland stayed closed until 11.30 a.m. HKT to ensure the safety of both Disney cast members and guests after Typhoon Signal 8 (T8) was issued. While this warning has since been lowered to a Strong Wind ...

Starting November 25, guests at Tokyo Disneyland’s Tomorrowland will have to navigate around a new set of obstacles as the futuristic land undergoes a substantial transformation. Known for their constant innovation, Disney parks are no strangers to construction, but the changes happening now in Tokyo’s Tomorrowland signal a long-term shift that will bring exciting new attractions—but also temporary inconveniences. Disney ...

Hong Kong Disneyland is once again facing the impact of a tropical storm, with Super Typhoon Yinxing causing operational disruptions today, November 9. The typhoon has prompted a No. 3 warning signal for the region, leading to the suspension of several outdoor attractions at the park. Although the storm is not expected to make landfall, the warning will remain in ...

From park reservations to crowd levels, COVID-19 has changed many things about Disney’s theme parks, but our least favorite is the surge in paywalls and upcharges introduced across property. Since the pandemic, perks that once came with park admission—like the Magical Express at Walt Disney World Resort and the FastPass—have been replaced by paid upgrades such as Lightning Lane, sending ...

Disney may be the most successful theme park operator in the world, but few of its resorts have had an easy road to success – least of all Disneyland Paris. A personal passion project for then-CEO Michael Eisner, The Walt Disney Company famously poured a lot of money into its Europe debut. Unsurprisingly, its financial troubles began early. Underwhelming attendance figures ...

Nearly sixty years ago, Disney registered the trademark for its first audio-animatronic, marking a groundbreaking innovation for theme parks. Disney Imagineers designed a creation that was far more than just a machine. Today, audio-animatronics are a staple in theme parks worldwide, with the technology advancing beyond our wildest expectations. One of Disney’s most iconic attractions, Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, ...