Disneyland News for OC Moms

24 hours of Disneyland... Who's in?
Disneyland guests can pull an all-nighter on February 29 when Disneyland celebrates Leap Year by staying open for 24 hours. For the first time ever Disneyland Park will stay open for 24 hours straight as part of a bi-coastal salute called “One More Disney Day.” From 6 a.m., February 29 to 6 a.m., March 1, 2012, local time, guests can fill the extra day of leap year with a marathon of Disney magic and fun... read more

The Holidays arrive at the Disneyland Resort Beginning Nov. 14th. 

If you are anything like our family it's not Christmas time until you visit the Merriest Place on Earth...Disneyland! There is plenty of Holiday Spirit starting on November 14th. Mickey Mouse celebrates the holidays with a cartoon-style Christmas tree this season as new décor adds merriment to Mickey’s Toontown for the 2011 holidays at Disneyland Resort. The holidays shine brightly throughout the resort from Nov. 14, 2011, through Jan. 8, 2012, as guests create memories for a lifetime..Read More >> 

Halloween has arrived at Disneyland
Halloween has invaded Disneyland with Disney villains, Mickey Mouse and his friends in Halloween costumes, along with  the seasonal transformations of Haunted Mansion into Haunted Mansion Holiday and Space Mountain into Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy. Halloween Time at Disneyland is going on now through Halloween, Monday, Oct. 31.... Read More >>

 OC Foodies + Disneyland Resorts = VERY DELICIOUS

From fast-casual fare to haute cuisine, the menu of dining options at Disneyland Resort offers something for every guest. Here, morning pancakes with Minnie Mouse are as celebrated as the spectacular creations at Napa Rose restaurant... Read More >>

Disney's Soundsational Summer is happening now!

The premiere of Disney Soundsational Summer 2011 happened   June 2nd and 3rd, at Disneyland. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs invited guests on a journey to “fathoms below” and then to “a galaxy far, far away” as new attractions opened in both Disney California Adventure and Disneyland parks.... Read More >>

 FUN FACTS: The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure

The Little Mermaid at Disney California Adventure park is a whimsical underwater adventure that begins when guests board pastel-colored clamshell vehicles and head “under the sea” to visit Ariel and her friends in a musical retelling of the classic motion picture. During this immersive experience, guests see the Little Mermaid falling in love, getting her legs, losing her voice and winning the prince as the best-loved musical numbers bring the attraction to life all around them....Read More >>

 Flying lessons at Goofy’s Sky School opening July 1, 2011

July 1 you will be able to enjoy flying lessons at Goofy’s Sky School, one of several new attractions and restaurants opening in Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure park. Along with the debut of The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, these new experiences will complete the transformation of Paradise Pier, a section of the park reminiscent of a seaside amusement park of the 1930s...Read More >>

Opening Dates Are Set For A Summer at Disneyland
As families prepare for summer, Disneyland Resort announces grand opening dates for several, highly-anticipated new attractions and family experiences.   The all-new “Mickey’s Soundsational Par… Read More »

Two Days of Disney Fun for $99
Southern California residents looking for value price and a great way to make memories with friends and family will find an exciting, new offer at the Disneyland Resort this year.  Guests can pu… Read More »

More Shops to open in Downtown Disney...
Disneyland Resort has two new retail stores coming to Downtown Disney this spring – Sanuk, a footwear shop and BLINK, a denim apparel store.   “We look forward to welcoming both Sanuk and BLINK… Read More »

Disney + Hawaii = Great Family Vacation
So you are obsessed with all things Disney and you love Hawaii..Well guess what Heaven on Earth awaits you my friend, check out the new fabu resort coming soon. I have a strong feeling many families… Read More »

The 2fer Ticket is Back at Disneyland For SoCal Residents Until April 12
It’s no secret that we here at OC Mom Magazine are true Disney fans. Every one of us is a serial annual pass holder. Even though many of you OC moms out there are not quite as obsessive with Disneyla… Read More »

'Captain EO' Returns to Disneyland Park
“Captain EO,” the musical spectacular that thrilled Disneyland park guests from 1986-1997, is now open at Disneyland. The attraction’s return to Tomorrowland provides new audiences the opportunity… Read More »

A Reason to Give Thanks! National Thanksgiving Turkey Will Celebrate Presidential Pardon at New Home in Disneyland Park
'Courage’ Will Join Local Volunteers Honored in Disneyland Parade The National Thanksgiving Turkey will really have something to celebrate following today’s traditional presidential pardon ceremo... Read More »

To Infinity and Back! Buzz Lightyear Returns From Space
Disney Parks and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) today celebrated Buzz Lightyear's cosmic achievement as the longest tenured crew member in space with a ticker-tape parade ... Read More »

Halloween Magic at Disneyland begins September 25th....
A cool new spooky fireworks show and ghoulish screams at Space Mountain have been added to the Halloween fun at the Disneyland Resort Sept. 25-Nov. 1. Halloween Time offers families a chance to celebrate the Halloween season as they interact with some of Disney’s most beloved characters decked out in seasonal costumes at Disneyland and Disney’s ... Read More »

Maleficent the Dragon Joins ‘Fantasmic!’
A spectacular new dragon joins “Fantasmic!,” stretching as high as 45 feet tall and breathing great plumes of fire on the Rivers of America at Disneyland. Performances of the show have been extende... Read More »

Fun Little Tid-Bits and facts about Disneyland
DISNEYLAND PARK FUN FACTS Dedication: To all who come to this happy place: Welcome! Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and ... Read More »

A Biography of Walt Disney
It's fun to learn a little about the man who created such an iconic place in Orange County...and the World for that matter. Below is a brief Biography of Walt Disney the visionary behind the Happie... Read More »

Chilling Halloween Changes at Space Mountain
Spooky new fireworks and ghoulish screams at Space Mountain add to the fun when Halloween Time returns to Disneyland Resort Sept. 25-Nov. 1. Halloween Time offers families a chance to celebrate the... Read More »

Customize Your Asian Rice Bowl! Guests Select Ingredients at New Lucky Fortune Cookery in Disney’s California Adventure
The colorful new Lucky Fortune Cookery, debuting Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, is the newest addition to the variety of dining options at Disney’s California Adventure park. Located in the Pacific Wharf s... Read More »

Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival Celebrates the 'Art of Flavor' April 16-May 31
Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival will create a kaleidoscope of culinary experiences for guests of every palate April 16-May 31 at Disney’s California Adventure park and select locations a… Read More »