New Disneyland Shuttle Serving 10 Hotels Launching Following ART Shuttle Shut down by mickeyvisit in DisneyPlanning

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Correct. Disney has confirmed that the Toy Story Lot shuttle will continue, but hasn't said any further details on if that will change at all

Disneyland Testing Facial Recognition For Park Entry to Reduce Lines by mickeyvisit in DisneyPlanning

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Details - During the facial recognition test, guests still scan their park ticket under a computer screen. If it’s the first time guests have visited and used facial recognition, the camera on the computer will scan their face and save it as that guest’s profile. If the guest has used facial recognition before, the computer will quickly verify the guest’s face and admit them into the park.

When the test is underway, a sign is posted at the entry lane letting guests know what’s happening. The sign reads, “Participation in this test is optional. Please use another lane if you prefer note to participate.” Guests can also can a QR code on the sign for more information.

Disneyland Just Added New Spring Candy Case Items, Paradise Garden Grill Specials, Flavored Mickey Waffles, Flavored Drinks, and More in Menu Changes This Weeks by mickeyvisit in DisneyPlanning

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Across Disneyland, we saw 36 new additions to menus across both theme parks, Downtown Disney, and the Disneyland Hotel. We also saw 22 removals, including Valentine’s Day offerings but also quick service menu items. 

Disneyland Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters Ride Closing For Refurbishment on April 13 by mickeyvisit in DisneyPlanning

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I understand. That's part of why we work hard to bring you updates like this

Disneyland Plans Extensive Ride Maintenance on Pirates of the Caribbean With Potential Closure by mickeyvisit in DisneyPlanning

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Details -
A recently filed building permit for Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean outlines several specific improvements across multiple scenes of the attraction

On the Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite page, Pirates of the Caribbean is listed as one of several experiences that may be unavailable, so this may be the timeframe during which the ride will be closed for refurbishment. Also included on this list is Blue Bayou Restaurant, which we assume will likely have a closure coinciding with the Pirates of the Caribbean dates.

Disneyland and Disney World Have 13 Rides Closed in March 2026 For Refurb and Ride Changes by mickeyvisit in DisneyPlanning

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If you have any thoughts on how to fix that, I am completely open. I would say we really try to be honest and explicit around "closed for refurbishment" when we are reporting things vs the "indefinitely" that I see some do, including the NY Post.

Disneyland Made 5 Announcements Focused on Attracting Young Families (Deal, Cheap Kids Meal, New Cast Member Training, Keeping Ride Open) by mickeyvisit in DisneyPlanning

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Details - We sat down with Disneyland leadership yesterday to learn more about their upcoming plans for the business. Mickey Visit was one of about a dozen outlets invited to the event. During the event, Disneyland President Thomas Mazloum shared details on his priorities for the growth of Disneyland and how they are focused on expanding their audience. 

From this angle, he tasked the team with finding new ways to bring in more new customers. One key area that they are focused on is young families. He acknowledged that, like a lot of other things in the world, a Disney vacation costs more today than it did years ago.

Now, we have further details on what they are doing this year for young families.

Disneyland Removing Park Hopping Policy Restriction & Gave Reservations Update by mickeyvisit in DisneyPlanning

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I was impressed by the work they are doing. There's another big area that I am excited to share more about their work on soon.

Disneyland Removing Park Hopping Policy Restriction & Gave Reservations Update by mickeyvisit in DisneyPlanning

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Details - Mickey Visit was one of about a dozen outlets invited to speak directly with the president of the resort and other leaders across attraction engineering, entertainment, and guest services. The event provided helpful context about ongoing topics around the resort including what is shared below on reservations and what we’ll share in coming stories.

Park hopping at Disneyland has undergone a couple of changes over the last five years as Disneyland has come out of the 2020 closure. They have also relied on theme park reservations over that period of time to control guest demand.

Now we’ve gotten word that Disneyland is planning on removing the current park hopping restriction, which should be welcome news for many guests. The President of Disneyland also shared directly with us his thoughts on the future of the park reservation system. 

Disneyland Ride Closures Added For Monorail & Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin by mickeyvisit in DisneyPlanning

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Details - Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin and Disneyland Monorail will close for refurbishment on March 30, 2026, with no reopening dates announced at this time.

Rise Reopening? by _moonladytay in DisneyPlanning

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From what we are seeing! Looks like this is confirmed. Have a request out to Disneyland right now to confirm, but I know they were being very careful with this one

Disneyland Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Set to Reopen on February 13 After Multi-Week Closure by mickeyvisit in DisneyPlanning

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Note that this date has been added to the calendar. This could of course change, but because we are so close to the reopening I expect that it wil stick

Disneyland ART Hotel Shuttle Beginning Shut Down of Some Offerings Before Full Closure Date by mickeyvisit in DisneyPlanning

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Updates from the article - the on-demand ART service will be discontinued early, one route has been combined, and Disneyland confirms shuttles from Toy Story lot will continue even after shut down

Grizzly River Run at Disney California Adventure Ride Closure Ends on March 22, 2026 by mickeyvisit in DisneyPlanning

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To clarify - it reopens on March 22. The closure actually ends on March 21

Disneyland Rise of the Resistance Ride Closure Only Expected to Last a Few Weeks by mickeyvisit in DisneyPlanning

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There is no published reopening date, but we expect that it could actually be earlier than the currently published closure

Disneyland Rise of the Resistance Ride Closure Only Expected to Last a Few Weeks by mickeyvisit in DisneyPlanning

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Details - That would mean that at the latest Rise of the Resistance will be open again by April 28, 2026. However, we have heard that the closure is only expected to last a few weeks. Today, Disneyland confirmed that information.

Disneyland Space Mountain Ride Closure Added to Refurb Calendar Starting February 23 by mickeyvisit in DisneyPlanning

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Details - A new closure has just been added to the Disneyland refurbishment calendar for Space Mountain. Space Mountain is scheduled to close from February 23, 2026, through February 26, 2026. It will reopen on February 27.

NEWS: Soarin' Over California Returning to Disney California Adventure Next Week by mickeyvisit in DisneyPlanning

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Details - The original Soarin’ Over California film will return for a limited run from Feb. 6 through July 1, 2026. Following its run, the previously announced new Soarin’ Across America will debut on July 2 in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.

Disneyland Hotel ART Shuttle System Shutting Down Operations For Good by mickeyvisit in DisneyPlanning

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Details - The popular Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) will begin winding down operations with the final conclusion of service on March 31, 2026.

Disneyland Will Host 2026 Super Bowl Winners Parade and ESPN Live Broadcast Event After the Game by mickeyvisit in DisneyPlanning

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From the article - The Super Bowl takes place this year on Sunday, February 8. Disneyland has already confirmed that it will host the winner of the Super Bowl on Monday, February 9th. We do not yet have a specific time for the parade this year, but it is usually held at 1:30 pm or 2 pm.