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Forgot to post this earlier. Characters from Pixar’s “Hoppers” have joined the lineup at Animation academy:
February 7, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Forgot to post this earlier. Characters from Pixar’s “Hoppers” have joined the lineup at Animation academy:
Look closely. Now multi-colored lights twinkle on the banners, with matching ones in the trees:
February 7, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Look closely. Now multi-colored lights twinkle on the banners, with matching ones in the trees:
The newly-remodeled Napa Rose prepares to open for dinner service. Here’s the lounge terrace and main dining room as they appear from inside DCA:
February 7, 2026 at 3:06 AM
The newly-remodeled Napa Rose prepares to open for dinner service. Here’s the lounge terrace and main dining room as they appear from inside DCA:
Welcome back, old friend:
February 7, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Welcome back, old friend:
Went to get my Magic Key Goodies…and…
February 7, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Went to get my Magic Key Goodies…and…
Lots of walls up at Galactic Grill, including half of the ordering windows. The restaurant remains open. (Side note: the sauce for the chicken and waffles tastes almost identical to Raising Cane’s sauce.)
February 7, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Lots of walls up at Galactic Grill, including half of the ordering windows. The restaurant remains open. (Side note: the sauce for the chicken and waffles tastes almost identical to Raising Cane’s sauce.)
Some serious tree trimming is in progress at Autopia. The old Peoplemover track has been cleared of overgrowth:
February 6, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Some serious tree trimming is in progress at Autopia. The old Peoplemover track has been cleared of overgrowth:
Some views from the Disneyland Monorail: Toy Story LEGO refurbishment, cast shuttle with 70th stickers, and some animated props and a hood behind Submarine Voyage.
February 6, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Some views from the Disneyland Monorail: Toy Story LEGO refurbishment, cast shuttle with 70th stickers, and some animated props and a hood behind Submarine Voyage.
Wetzel’s Pretzels kiosk under construction at Downtown Disney:
February 6, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Wetzel’s Pretzels kiosk under construction at Downtown Disney:
Look closely at the center of the first photo. Baby ducks in Storybookland:
February 6, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Look closely at the center of the first photo. Baby ducks in Storybookland:
Astronaut Guion S. Buford Jr.
being honored in Tomorrowland as part of Disney’s Celebrate Soulfully this month:
being honored in Tomorrowland as part of Disney’s Celebrate Soulfully this month:
February 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Astronaut Guion S. Buford Jr.
being honored in Tomorrowland as part of Disney’s Celebrate Soulfully this month:
being honored in Tomorrowland as part of Disney’s Celebrate Soulfully this month:
Update: Still frozen
February 6, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Update: Still frozen
The grounds were replanted at The Haunted Mansion recently:
February 6, 2026 at 5:07 PM
The grounds were replanted at The Haunted Mansion recently:
The sidewalk at Harbor Bl and Disney Way is currently dug up, with a temporary crosswalk in use. The City of Anaheim shows two projects underway at this location:
February 6, 2026 at 4:43 PM
The sidewalk at Harbor Bl and Disney Way is currently dug up, with a temporary crosswalk in use. The City of Anaheim shows two projects underway at this location:
Half of the couples in the ballroom aren’t dancing:
January 24, 2026 at 5:57 AM
Half of the couples in the ballroom aren’t dancing:
A rare train stop in front of the Primeval World allowed for this extended look at its final scene:
January 24, 2026 at 5:53 AM
A rare train stop in front of the Primeval World allowed for this extended look at its final scene:
Unfortunately the telegraph seems to have fallen silent again:
January 24, 2026 at 5:32 AM
Unfortunately the telegraph seems to have fallen silent again:
Apparently there’s a short projection show on the hour. It isn’t listed on the app under entertainment so I missed it:
January 24, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Apparently there’s a short projection show on the hour. It isn’t listed on the app under entertainment so I missed it:
The new 70th Anniversary banners on Carthay Circle at night. A close look at the buildings across the street reveals that the are lit by projection mapping:
January 24, 2026 at 2:52 AM
The new 70th Anniversary banners on Carthay Circle at night. A close look at the buildings across the street reveals that the are lit by projection mapping:
Character sketches are now available at Ramone’s. This is about the only place in Cars Land where you can find non - “Cars” characters:
January 24, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Character sketches are now available at Ramone’s. This is about the only place in Cars Land where you can find non - “Cars” characters:
Regular, original recipe Haunted Mansion has returned. The “Reservations Accepted” placard hasn’t returned to the hearse, however:
January 24, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Regular, original recipe Haunted Mansion has returned. The “Reservations Accepted” placard hasn’t returned to the hearse, however:
Some various shots from the Harbour Galley seating area. They’re still serving gingerbread cookies:
January 24, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Some various shots from the Harbour Galley seating area. They’re still serving gingerbread cookies:
No water at the Adventureland Treehouse, although unfortunately it doesn’t look like any repairs to the waterwheel are taking place:
January 24, 2026 at 2:04 AM
No water at the Adventureland Treehouse, although unfortunately it doesn’t look like any repairs to the waterwheel are taking place: