David Vaughn
@davidvaughn.bsky.social
Disneyland updates and other fun stuff to do in SoCal
Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! is set to close for refurbishment starting March 10, 2025. The Disneyland Resort has not announced a reopening date, and the schedule is subject to change.
January 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! is set to close for refurbishment starting March 10, 2025. The Disneyland Resort has not announced a reopening date, and the schedule is subject to change.
A new store, Disney Storyland Boutique, has opened in Downtown Disney! It offers create-your-own headbands, plushies, apparel, and more! #Disneyland
January 25, 2025 at 8:38 PM
A new store, Disney Storyland Boutique, has opened in Downtown Disney! It offers create-your-own headbands, plushies, apparel, and more! #Disneyland
Disneyland Magic Key passes return to sale Jan 22, 2025 no earlier than 9am PST. All 4 annual pass types will be available for new purchases. Here are the monthly payment options for Magic Keys including down payment.
January 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Disneyland Magic Key passes return to sale Jan 22, 2025 no earlier than 9am PST. All 4 annual pass types will be available for new purchases. Here are the monthly payment options for Magic Keys including down payment.
The Haunted Mansion store is now open at Disneyland! Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond shop is near the exit of the ride. #Disneyland
December 23, 2024 at 7:13 PM
The Haunted Mansion store is now open at Disneyland! Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond shop is near the exit of the ride. #Disneyland
Disneyland New Year’s Eve Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks are scheduled at 9pm and midnight on 12/31. Disney California Adventure usually hosts a countdown but there’s no confirmed entertainment yet. Both parks will be open until 1am.
December 21, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Disneyland New Year’s Eve Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks are scheduled at 9pm and midnight on 12/31. Disney California Adventure usually hosts a countdown but there’s no confirmed entertainment yet. Both parks will be open until 1am.
KFC is launching a new restaurant called Saucy this weekend in Orlando! This Raising Cane’s-style spot offers customizable meals with chicken tenders (served with a four-sauce flight), toasted Hawaiian rolls, crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw, crispy chicken sandwiches, and desserts.
December 20, 2024 at 2:43 AM
KFC is launching a new restaurant called Saucy this weekend in Orlando! This Raising Cane’s-style spot offers customizable meals with chicken tenders (served with a four-sauce flight), toasted Hawaiian rolls, crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw, crispy chicken sandwiches, and desserts.
Disney Treasure Cruise Ship: What to Expect! It’s the first cruise to feature Disney Parks-inspired experiences, such as the incredible Haunted Mansion Parlor! 👻 🚢 (hosted) In my newest video, I provide a POV overview of this incredible new ship. WATCH NOW: youtu.be/_MGDSXwTGo0
December 17, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Disney Treasure Cruise Ship: What to Expect! It’s the first cruise to feature Disney Parks-inspired experiences, such as the incredible Haunted Mansion Parlor! 👻 🚢 (hosted) In my newest video, I provide a POV overview of this incredible new ship. WATCH NOW: youtu.be/_MGDSXwTGo0
Disneyland is removing the virtual queue for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. A regular standby line will be available starting December 10, 2024. Guests may also book a Lightning Lane for the attraction with the purchase of a Lightning Lane Multi Pass. #Disneyland
December 8, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Disneyland is removing the virtual queue for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. A regular standby line will be available starting December 10, 2024. Guests may also book a Lightning Lane for the attraction with the purchase of a Lightning Lane Multi Pass. #Disneyland
The Disneyland SoCal Resident Ticket Offer is back for 2025! It’s even better than the 2024 version:
• $199 for 3 days, 1 park/day, can be used non-consecutively. So $67 per day!
• Good ANY 3 days, including weekends, Jan 1 - May 15, 2025. Reservation required
• Available now on Disneyland’s site
• $199 for 3 days, 1 park/day, can be used non-consecutively. So $67 per day!
• Good ANY 3 days, including weekends, Jan 1 - May 15, 2025. Reservation required
• Available now on Disneyland’s site
December 4, 2024 at 9:41 PM
The Disneyland SoCal Resident Ticket Offer is back for 2025! It’s even better than the 2024 version:
• $199 for 3 days, 1 park/day, can be used non-consecutively. So $67 per day!
• Good ANY 3 days, including weekends, Jan 1 - May 15, 2025. Reservation required
• Available now on Disneyland’s site
• $199 for 3 days, 1 park/day, can be used non-consecutively. So $67 per day!
• Good ANY 3 days, including weekends, Jan 1 - May 15, 2025. Reservation required
• Available now on Disneyland’s site
Avengers Reserve has soft opened in Downtown Disney! This store is the new spot to pick up merchandise, apparel, and gifts for Marvel fans. The store officially opens Dec 6. #Disneyland
December 4, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Avengers Reserve has soft opened in Downtown Disney! This store is the new spot to pick up merchandise, apparel, and gifts for Marvel fans. The store officially opens Dec 6. #Disneyland
More Important Walt Disney World Updates:
🐆 Zootopia: Better Zoogether is a 4D production opening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in winter 2025. This attraction replaces It’s Tough to Be a Bug.
🚗 Test Track at EPCOT reopens with an all-new storyline in late summer 2025.
🐆 Zootopia: Better Zoogether is a 4D production opening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in winter 2025. This attraction replaces It’s Tough to Be a Bug.
🚗 Test Track at EPCOT reopens with an all-new storyline in late summer 2025.
December 3, 2024 at 4:05 PM
More Important Walt Disney World Updates:
🐆 Zootopia: Better Zoogether is a 4D production opening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in winter 2025. This attraction replaces It’s Tough to Be a Bug.
🚗 Test Track at EPCOT reopens with an all-new storyline in late summer 2025.
🐆 Zootopia: Better Zoogether is a 4D production opening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in winter 2025. This attraction replaces It’s Tough to Be a Bug.
🚗 Test Track at EPCOT reopens with an all-new storyline in late summer 2025.
Disney Parks announced that DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will remain open through 2025. The attraction will be re-themed to Indiana Jones afterward.
December 3, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Disney Parks announced that DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will remain open through 2025. The attraction will be re-themed to Indiana Jones afterward.
RunDisney Halloween Half Marathon Weekend 2025 registration opens tomorrow, Dec 3 at 7am PST. Dates are Sept 4-7 with a 5K, 10k, Half Marathon, yoga, and kids races.
December 2, 2024 at 5:53 PM
RunDisney Halloween Half Marathon Weekend 2025 registration opens tomorrow, Dec 3 at 7am PST. Dates are Sept 4-7 with a 5K, 10k, Half Marathon, yoga, and kids races.
I just found out that the “Unlimited” theme from Wicked is actually the first notes of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” but played with a different rhythm. 🤯
December 1, 2024 at 11:47 PM
I just found out that the “Unlimited” theme from Wicked is actually the first notes of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” but played with a different rhythm. 🤯
Disney Black Friday deals! Here are some awesome finds this year to snag before they sell out (affiliate / #BlackFriday): liketk.it/4YpL7
November 28, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Disney Black Friday deals! Here are some awesome finds this year to snag before they sell out (affiliate / #BlackFriday): liketk.it/4YpL7
If you’re thinking about adding peas or any other vegetables to the macaroni and cheese this Thanksgiving, please refrain. We don’t need another reason to be upset.
November 27, 2024 at 9:15 PM
If you’re thinking about adding peas or any other vegetables to the macaroni and cheese this Thanksgiving, please refrain. We don’t need another reason to be upset.
Downtown Disney has soft opened the new D-Lander shop. The boutique has “trend forward” Disney fashions including, fitting rooms, and unique artwork. The store officially opens Dec. 6. #Disneyland
November 27, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Downtown Disney has soft opened the new D-Lander shop. The boutique has “trend forward” Disney fashions including, fitting rooms, and unique artwork. The store officially opens Dec. 6. #Disneyland
Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland is still currently available as a Lightning Lane Multi-Pass selection. However, Disneyland has noted this is only a temporary offering. It will possibly remain available through the holiday season, though no official end date has been announced.
November 26, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland is still currently available as a Lightning Lane Multi-Pass selection. However, Disneyland has noted this is only a temporary offering. It will possibly remain available through the holiday season, though no official end date has been announced.
Haunted Mansion at Disneyland no longer uses a virtual queue. The standby queue has opened. The attraction is also bookable with Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
November 26, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Haunted Mansion at Disneyland no longer uses a virtual queue. The standby queue has opened. The attraction is also bookable with Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
Disneyland will probably start selling Magic Keys again in January, as they usually do. BUT I also won’t be surprised if they don’t go on sale again then.
November 25, 2024 at 11:39 PM
Disneyland will probably start selling Magic Keys again in January, as they usually do. BUT I also won’t be surprised if they don’t go on sale again then.
Destination D23 returns to Walt Disney World from Aug 29–31, 2025. The event will be held at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Expect exclusive presentations, entertainment, behind-the-scenes stories, and shopping experiences, and announcements for Disney fans. No sales date has been announced yet.
November 25, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Destination D23 returns to Walt Disney World from Aug 29–31, 2025. The event will be held at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Expect exclusive presentations, entertainment, behind-the-scenes stories, and shopping experiences, and announcements for Disney fans. No sales date has been announced yet.
Wicked is expected to earn $117 million in the domestic box office this weekend. That’ll place the film in third place for na opening behind Deadpool & Wolverine ($211 million) and Inside Out 2 ($151 million) this year.
November 23, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Wicked is expected to earn $117 million in the domestic box office this weekend. That’ll place the film in third place for na opening behind Deadpool & Wolverine ($211 million) and Inside Out 2 ($151 million) this year.
The new Monsters, Inc. land will officially replace Muppets Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. MuppetVision 3D, one of Jim Henson’s final creations, will be gone from the parks. However, there’s a silver lining: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster will be re-themed to the Muppets!
November 22, 2024 at 3:25 PM
The new Monsters, Inc. land will officially replace Muppets Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. MuppetVision 3D, one of Jim Henson’s final creations, will be gone from the parks. However, there’s a silver lining: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster will be re-themed to the Muppets!
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice starts streaming on HBO Max December 6, exactly three months after it entered theaters.
November 22, 2024 at 3:41 AM
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice starts streaming on HBO Max December 6, exactly three months after it entered theaters.
Disney created a Haunted Mansion bar that opens next month. Guests can experience the Haunted Mansion Parlor aboard the upcoming Disney Treasure cruise ship.
November 21, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Disney created a Haunted Mansion bar that opens next month. Guests can experience the Haunted Mansion Parlor aboard the upcoming Disney Treasure cruise ship.