Disneyland Resort Updates

Disneyland Updates

On a regular basis we do a Disneyland Update showing the latest changes at Disneyland including new construction, merchandise and attraction and show changes. Coverage of some events is also included in some Disneyland updates.

Disneyland Resort Update Doobie Moseley (1/16/2004)
This update focuses on changes at the Paradise Pier Hotel, the Rose Parade float at DCA, new merchandise and more.

Disneyland Resort Update Doobie Moseley (12/5/2003)
This update focuses on holiday changes around the Resort.

Disneyland Resort Update Doobie Moseley (11/7/2003)
Features The Magic of Brother Bear and many holiday changes around the Resort.

Disneyland Resort Update Doobie Moseley (10/31/2003)
Tomorrowland changes, Emporium windows, DCA construction, the Downtown Disney Halloween event and other happenings around the Disneyland Resort.

Disneyland Resort Update Doobie@LaughingPlace.com (10/3/2003)
Features the new sign on Tower of Terror.

Disneyland Resort Update Rebekah and Doobie Moseley (9/26/2003)
Features Fiesta Latina and other happenings around the Resort.

Disneyland Resort Update Doobie Moseley (9/19/2003)
Features testing of a new Stitch show in Drawn to Animation and other changes around the Resort.

Disneyland Resort Update Doobie Moseley (9/12/2003)
This update features Tower of Terror construction from several different angle and much more around the Resort.

Disneyland Resort Update Doobie Moseley (9/5/2003)
Features something new testing on the Matterhorn, Tower of Terror construction, the end of summer and much more.

Disneyland Resort Update Doobie Moseley (8/28/2003)
An update on happenings around the Resort including a new Downtown Disney restaurant, Tower of Terror construction and more.

Disneyland Resort Update Doobie Moseley (8/21/2003)
This update features Lucky, the first standalone, walking Audio Animatronic. Also included are Tower of Terror pictures and other changes around the Resort.

Disneyland Resort Update Doobie Moseley (8/14/2003)
This update focuses on Tower of Terror Construction and some minor changes around the Resort.

Disneyland Resort Update Doobie Moseley (8/8/2003)
This update focuses on Tower of Terror construction, the arrival of Halloween, new merchandise and much more around the Disneyland Resort.

Disneyland Resort Update Rebekah and Doobie Moseley (6/17/2003)
A look at some recent happenings at the Disneyland Resort including Fantasmic!'s return, Father's Day and much more.

Disneyland Resort Update Doobie Moseley (5/9/2003)
Features pictures of Tower of Terror construction, rehabs around the park, new merchandise and much more.

Disneyland Resort Update Doobie Moseley (5/1/2003)
Featuring Tower of Terror construction, changes to Critter Country, new characters at DCA and more.

April 18th Disneyland Resort Update Doobie Moseley (4/18/2003)
A look at the reopened Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island plus the new Pooh shop and Tower of Terror construction.

April 8th Disneyland Resort Mini-Update Doobie Moseley (4/8/2003)
This mini update features a look at the exterior of Playhouse Disney Live and the Rivers of America almost back up from rehab.

Preview of Disneyland's New Pooh Attraction Rebekah Moseley (3/26/2003)
A preview of Disneyland's newest attraction, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh which officially opens on April 11th.

February 28th Disneyland Resort Update Rebekah and Doobie Moseley (2/28/2003)
This update looks at the reopening of the King Arthur's Carousel, the Matterhorn and It's a Small World as well as other changes around the Resort.

January 24th Disneyland Resort Mini-Update Rebekah and Doobie Moseley (1/24/2003)
This mini-update shows pictures and video of the new Princess Royal Fanfare

January 16th Disneyland Resort Update Rebekah and Doobie Moseley (1/16/2003)
This Disneyland Update focuses on some of the rehabs around the Resort as well as two new character meet and greets.

October 24th Disneyland Resort Update LaughingPlace.com Staff (10/24/2002)
This Disneyland Update focuses on some of the changes and events around the Resort in celebration of the Anaheim Angels' trip to the World Series. Also included are lots of update pictures from Disneyland and elsewhere in the Resort.

September 13th Disneyland Resort Mini-Update Doobie Moseley and Roger Morgan (9/13/2002)
A quick preview of Flik's Fun Fair and a look at some changed at Disneyland Park including "it's a small world" repainting.

August 19th Disneyland Resort Update Benji Breitbart, Rebekah and Doobie Moseley (8/19/2002)
A look at some recent changes to the Resort including Flik's Fun Fair and Tower of Terror construction, Disneyland painting and rehabs, Rockin' the Bay and much more.

July 10 Disneyland Resort Update Benji Breitbart, Rebekah and Doobie Moseley (7/10/2002)
A look at some recent changes to the Resort including birthdays at Disneyland, Flik's Fun Fair construction, changes in Downtown Disney and much more!

Disneyland Resort Mini Update - Lilo & Stitch Rebekah Moseley & Benji Breitbart (6/21/2002)
A look at the new Lilo & Stitch's O'Hana Luau at Disney's California Adventure and the new Main Street windows for the film and Treasure Planet.

April 23rd Disneyland Resort Update Rebekah and Doobie Moseley (4/23/2002)
A look all around the resort including Critter Country rehabs, Tower of Terror and Flik's Fun Fair construction at DCA, a pictorial of the new Fantasyland show Mickey's Detective School and much more!

March 7th Disneyland Resort Update Doobie Moseley (3/7/2002)
This update focuses on construction and rehab work at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure and several recent changes around the Resort.

Disneyland Update - December 31, 2000 Doobie Moseley (12/31/2000)
The walls have come down around Downtown Disney. This update focuses on Downtown Disney with dozens of pictures previously unavailable. There are also many others pictures from aronud the Disneyland Resort.

December 21st Disneyland Resort Update Rebekah and Doobie Moseley (12/21/2001)
More holiday decorations around the Disneyland Resort, new entertainment at Downtown Disney and much, much more are featured in the latest Disneyland Resort Update with more than 200 pictures and 5 video clips from the Candlelight Processional and the new Downtown Disney entertainment

November 28th Disneyland Resort Update Rebekah and Doobie Moseley (11/29/2001)
Blast!, the new Holiday Guided Tour, the Christmas Fantasy Parade and the new Avalon Cove are all featured in the latest Disneyland Resort Update.

Build-A-Bear Workshop at Disneyland's Downtown Disney Rebekah and Doobie Moseley (11/20/2001)
A look inside Downtown Disney's newest shop, The Build-A-Bear Workshop. Also includes coverage of the ribbon cutting.

Preview of "The Power of Blast!" Rebekah and Doobie Moseley (11/16/2001)
A preview of "The Power of Blast!", Disney's California Adventure's newest show opening November 22nd at the Hyperion Theater.

LuminAria, Disney's California Adventure's Newest Show Rebekah and Doobie Moseley (11/13/2001)
A look at LuminAria, the new nighttime fireworks show at Disney's California Adventure.

November 5th Disneyland Resort Mini-Update Rebekah and Doobie Moseley (11/12/2001)
A report on the Veteran's Day Flag Retreat at the Disneyland Resort

November 5th Disneyland Resort Update Rebekah and Doobie Moseley (11/5/2001)
Features early LuminAria pictures, holiday decorations around the Disneyland Resort, Minnie's Christmas Party and much more of the happenings of around the Disneyland Resort - more than 200 pictures in all.

September 18th Special Disneyland Resort Update Doobie Moseley (9/18/2001)
This special update includes Haunted Mansion Holiday Construction and some special patriotic images both at at the Disneyland Resort and related to Disney around Southern California.

September 3rd Disneyland Resort Update Rebekah and Doobie Moseley (9/3/2001)
This update takes a look back at a busy summer at the Disneyland Resort. Included is tons of video of DCA's summer atmosphere entertainment and the Fourth of July fireworks. Recent happenings around the resort are also included in this 52 page update feature more than 200 pictures and 12 videos.

A First Look at the new Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln Doobie Moseley (7/16/2001)
An early look at the new Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln at Disneyland.

June 26th Disneyland Resort Mini-Update Rebekah & Doobie Moseley (6/26/2001)
Features more pictures of Disney's Electrical Parade at Disney's California Adventure.

June 22nd Disneyland Resort Update Doobie Moseley (6/22/2001)
This update includes pictures of Disney's Electrical Parade and several other changes around the Resort.

June 7th Disneyland Resort Update Doobie Moseley (6/7/2001)
This update includes construction on Who Wants To Be a Millionaire - Play It!, Matterhorn construction, lots of new pin releases and much more.

Disneyland Resort Update - May 8, 2001 Rebekah and Doobie Moseley (5/8/2001)
This update includes updates from all over the Disneyland Resort, new merchandise, new pin trading rules, a report on the Disneyland Hotel Easter Buffet and much more!

Disneyland Resort Update - April 13, 2001 Doobie Moseley (4/13/2001)
This update focuses on the opening of Department 56 at Downtown Disney and other changes around the Disneyland Resort including lots of new merchandise.

March 29th Disneyland Resort Update Doobie Moseley (3/29/2001)
A look at recent changes around the Disneyland Resort including lots of new merchandise.

Disneyland Resort Update - February 22, 2001 Doobie Moseley (2/22/2001)
A look at recent changes around the Disneyland Resort including Rancho del Zocalo, newly opened Downtown Disney locations, the new Steps in Time and much more.

California Adventure Update - January 31, 2001 Doobie Moseley (1/31/2001)
Another pictorial update from Disney's California Adventure, this time featuring all of ther Golden State districts.

California Adventure Update - January 29, 2001 Doobie Moseley (1/29/2001)
Another pictorial update from Disney's California Adventure, this time featuring the Entrance Plaza, the Hollywood Pictures Backlot District and some Merchandise

California Adventure Update - January 26, 2001 Doobie Moseley (1/26/2001)
Another pictorial update from Disney's California Adventure, this time featuring Paradise Pier.

Grand Californian Update - January 11, 2001 Doobie and Rebekah Moseley (1/11/2001)
More pictures from inside Disney's Grand Californian Hotel including in-room pictures, exterior pictures and pictures of the concierge.

Grand Californian Update - January 3, 2001 Doobie and Rebekah Moseley (1/3/2001)
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel has opened to the public. This first look by LaughingPlace.com includes several shots taken in and around the hotel.

Downtown Disney Update - January 1, 2001 Doobie and Rebekah Moseley (1/1/2001)
As of January 1, 2001, guests can walk all the way through Downtown Disney. This update includes over 125 pictures of the area.

Disneyland Update - December 22, 2000 Doobie and Rebekah Moseley (12/22/2000)
This update focuses on construction pictures at Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney and Disney's Grand California Hotel as they all near completion. There are also new pictures of Pirates of the Caribbean FastPass, the new Frontierland restaurant, the Disneyland Hotel and much more - more than 100 pictures in all.

Disneyland Update - December 5, 2000 Doobie and Rebekah Moseley (12/5/2000)
The big news this week is Disneyland has resumed round-trip operation of the Monorail allowing all new views (and pictures) of Disney's California Adventure (DCA). This Disneyland Update focuses on the new views of DCA as well as some unique angles of Downtown Disney, a look at the new rooms at the Disneyland Hotel, new holiday stuff and much more - more than 100 pictures in all, most available in high resolution.

Disneyland Paradise Pier Hotel Update - November 30, 2000 Doobie and Rebekah Moseley (11/30/2000)
Disneyland has unveiled the Paradise Pier Hotel (formerly the Disneyland Pacific Hotel). These pictures show the progress from the old to the new over the past year or so.

Disneyland Mini-Update - November 28, 2000 Doobie and Rebekah Moseley (11/28/2000)
Recently the walls in the Disneyland esplanade were moved closer to the DCA entrance. This mini-update includes pictures of what's been revealed as well as more holiday pictures and Paradise Pier Hotel merchandsie pictures.

Disneyland Update - November 21, 2000 Doobie and Rebekah Moseley (11/21/2000)
This update includes lots of changes around Disneyland including FastPass construction as well as DCA construction pictures and many more changes around the Disneyland Resort. There are more than 100 pictures, most available in high resolution.

Disneyland Update - November 7, 2000 Doobie and Rebekah Moseley (11/7/2000)
This update includes construction pictures from DCA, Downtown Disney and the Grand Californian. Also highlighted are holiday changes around the Park and holiday fireworks. There are around 100 pictures in all - many in high resolution - plus three videos of DCA ride testing.

Disneyland Mini-Update - November 2, 2000 Doobie and Rebekah Moseley (11/2/2000)
This mini-update features pictures and video from the new fireworks show "Believe...In Holiday Magic" as well as some new nighttime shots of Paradise Pier.

Disneyland Update - October 31, 2000 Doobie and Rebekah Moseley (10/31/2000)
This update focuses on construction at Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney and the Grand Californian plus many changes in and around the park including Christmas decorations - well over 150 pictures in all, many in very high resolution.

Disneyland Update - September 22, 2000 Doobie Moseley (9/22/2000)
This update once again focuses on construction at Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney and the Grand Californian. There are also lots of in-park construction pictures and some new merchandise - over 150 pictures in all.

Disneyland Update - September 12, 2000 Doobie Moseley (9/12/2000)
his update includes many pictures construction at Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney and the Grand Californian including some aerial pictures and a video of the parks - over 55 pictures (20 available in high resolution) in all plus one video.

Disneyland Update - September 7, 2000 Doobie Moseley (9/7/2000)
This update includes pictures of construction at Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney and the Grand Californian. There are also pictures from around the resort - more than 150 pictures in all plus two videos.

Disneyland Mini-Update - August 14, 2000 Doobie Moseley (8/14/2000)
This update features nighttime pictures of Paradise Pier plus other pictures from around the resort

Disneyland Update - August 8, 2000 Doobie Moseley (8/8/2000)
This update includes pictures of construction at Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney and the Grand Californian. There are also tons of other pictures from around the resort as well as some new merchandise pictures - nearly 150 pictures in all plus one video.

Disneyland's 45th Birthday - July 17, 2000 Doobie Moseley (7/17/2000)
Pictures, descriptions, interviews and video from Disneyland's 45th birthday celebration on July 17, 2000.

Disneyland Update - July 11, 2000 Doobie Moseley (7/11/2000)
This update focuses on construction at Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney and Disney's Grand Californian Hotel plus lots of merchandise pictures and a few other items - over 80 pictures in all plus two videos of California Screamin' testing.

Disneyland Mini-Update - July 3, 2000 Doobie Moseley (7/3/2000)
This mini-update focuses on some change inside the park as well as the first opening of the new parking structure and new merchandise information and pictures.

Disneyland Update - June 30, 2000 Doobie Moseley (6/30/2000)
This update focuses on construction at Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney and Disney's Grand Californian Hotel plus other changes around the park and resort - over 50 pictures in all plus one video.

Disneyland's New Autopia Doobie Moseley (6/29/2000)
Complete coverage of Disneyland's new Autopia including the opening ceremony, a pictorial and video ride through, interviews with Cynthia Harriss and Jason Hulst and more.

Disneyland Update - June 21, 2000 Doobie Moseley (6/21/2000)
This update once again focuses on Autopia which has begun soft opening. Also included are pictures of Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, changes around the park and resorts and lots of merchandise - over 90 pictures in all plus two short videos.

Disneyland Update - June 13, 2000 Doobie Moseley (6/13/2000)
This update focuses on Autopia (which is opening very soon). Also included are pictures of Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, the new parking structure, lots of new merchandise and a few other things around the park and resort.

Disneyland Update - May 30, 2000 Doobie Moseley (5/30/2000)
This update includes tons of construction pictures including Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, the current Disney hotels and Autopia. Also included is new merchandise and other changes around the park.

Disneyland Update - May 16, 2000 Doobie Moseley (5/16/2000)
This update includes Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney and Grand Californian construction, as usual. Also included in this update are Disneyland's announcement of their new Ambassadors and last weekend's La Vida Mickey Latin music event.

Disneyland Update - May 9, 2000 Doobie Moseley (5/9/2000)
This update focuses on Downtown Disney and the Grand Californian Hotel. Also included are many more pictures of Disney's California Adventure, a new group of "Believe ... There's Magic in the Stars" pictures and a few other items from around the Resort - more than 70 pictures in all.

Disneyland Update - May 2, 2000 Doobie Moseley (5/2/2000)
This update includes DCA construction pictures including testing of the Golden Zephyr and the Orange Stinger. Also included is new merchandise, a new Disneyland shop, a renamed restaurant and much more - nearly 60 pictures in all.

Disneyland Update - April 25, 2000 Doobie Moseley (4/25/2000)
This update includes tons of DCA, Downtown Disney and Grand Californian pictures plus lots of merchandise and pin pictures, Haunted Mansion changes, Easter at the Disneyland Resort and more - over 90 pictures in all!

Disneyland Update - April 13, 2000 Doobie Moseley (4/13/2000)
This update includes pictures of the new Autopia cars and lots of construction pictures with a focus on Downtown Disney, the Grand Californian Hotel and Paradise Pier.

Disneyland Update - April 6, 2000 Doobie Moseley (4/6/2000)
This update includes lots of construction including DCA, Downtown Disney, the Grand Californian Hotel and Autopia. Also included are pictures of more minor changes around the park and resort and some merchandise.

Disneyland Mini-Update - March 30, 2000 Doobie Moseley (3/30/2000)
This mini-update features a beautiful overhead picture of DCA, pictures of the Golden Gate bridge under construction at DCA's entrance a few other construction pictures and other information from around Disneyland.

Disneyland Update - March 26, 2000 Doobie Moseley (3/26/2000)
This update includes the vehicles for California Screamin', people riding the Sun Wheel, lots of DCA and Downtown Disney construction, the new Disneyland entrance and exit area, merchandise and more.

Disneyland Update - March 14, 2000 Doobie Moseley (3/14/2000)
This update includes the new Mission to Mars exhibit, changes at the hotel and lots of Autopia and DCA construction pictures plus new merchandise.

Disneyland Update - March 5, 2000 Doobie Moseley (3/5/2000)
This update features the new resort logo, pictures of the brand new Monorail Station at the Disneyland Hotel and Downtown Disney plus tons of new DCA, Downtown Disney and Autopia construction pictures taken from the station and the Monorail. Also included is new merchandise and a new effect for the "Believe ... There's Magic in the Stars" fireworks show.

Disneyland Update - February 28, 2000 Doobie Moseley (2/28/2000)
This update includes over 45 construction pictures of Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney, the new Monorail station and Autopia. Also included is new park merchandise including new pins.

Disneyland Update - February 14, 2000 Doobie Moseley (2/14/2000)
This update covers the 45 Years of Magic parade, new merchandise, lots of construction, Disney Gallery changes and much more.

Walt Disney World Update - February 10, 2000 Doobie Moseley and Chris Peters (2/10/2000)
This first Walt Disney World update includes many changes to The World over the past few months including the new smoking policy, FastPass, The Indy Speedway, Spaceship Earth's new AT&T Cyber Neighborhood, the Downtown Disney Carousel and more. Also included are recent events including the China Pavilion's New Year Celebration and the Black Heritage Celebration. A rundown of upcoming events is also available, all with lots of pictures.

Disneyland Update Special Edition - January 10, 2000 Doobie Moseley (1/10/2000)
In this special edition of the Disneyland Update we bring you pictures and details from a presentation given by Disneyland's Vice-President of Merchandising Tom DeCaro. In the presentation he discussed 45th anniversary events and merchandise and DCA merchandise details.

Disneyland Update - January 9, 2000 Doobie Moseley (1/9/2000)
In this huge update you'll find 45 Years of Magic decorations and merchandise, new Disney Dollars, Autopia and other in-park construction, more new merchandise and lots of DCA construction shots.

Disneyland Update - February 1, 2000 Doobie Moseley (2/1/2000)
This update covers Disneyland's new smoking policy, lots and lots of new merchandise, the return of the Matterhorn climbers and a few construction pictures.

Disneyland Update - January 24, 2000 Doobie Moseley (1/24/2000)
In this big update get an early look at the 45th Anniversary Parade floats. There's also FastPass pictures, new merchandise, a ton of construction pictures and a very cute Eeyore.

Disneyland Update - December 27, 1999 Doobie Moseley (12/27/1999)
Featured in this update are new construction pictures of DCA, new millennium pins and pictures of the Rose Bowl teams being honored at Disneyland. There's also a picture of the new 45 Years of Magic name badge.

Disneyland Update - December 20, 1999 Doobie Moseley (12/20/1999)
This update features news on the upcoming 45th anniversary celebration, the tree lighting at the Disneyland Hotel, refillable mugs, the light-up Golden Zephyr and more.

Disneyland Update - December 13, 1999 Doobie Moseley (12/13/1999)
This update features the Candlelight Procession, Gallery of Trees, lots of construction pictures and more.

Disneyland Update - December 8, 1999 Doobie Moseley (12/8/1999)
This update features the new Jungle Cruise remote control boats, millennium merchandise, new costumes, more Hotel Christmas Decorations and more.

Disneyland Update - November 29, 1999 Doobie Moseley (11/29/1999)
This update features Woody's Roundup, the last Mulan Parade, more Christmas stuff, DCA construction pictures, merchandise and more.

Disneyland Update - November 14, 1999 Doobie Moseley (11/15/1999)
This update focuses on DCA with 18 new pictures. Also information on the Christmas Billy Hill and the Hillbillies show and the new Rod Miller-Alan Thompson ragtime CD.

Disneyland Update - November 8, 1999 Doobie Moseley (11/8/1999)
This update features Christmas, more DCA construction, more Disneyland Hotel changes and a couple of Fantasyland improvements.

Disneyland Update - November 1, 1999 Doobie Moseley (11/1/1999)
This update features very important Annual Passholder information, Grizzly Peak, Christmas and Year 2000 merchandise and more!

Disneyland Update - October 26, 1999 Doobie Moseley (10/26/1999)
This short Disneyland update introduces you to the 45th anniversary logo, the new Disneyland strollers, more DCA construction and a few more odds and ends.

Disneyland Update - October 18, 1999 Doobie Moseley (10/18/1999)
A pictorial update on recent changes at the Disneyland Resort including DCA Construction, the Autopia exhibit at the Disney Gallery, Plaza Inn Breakfast, Goofy's Kitchen, Paving at the park and the hotel and much more.

Disneyland's Downtown Disney Annouces the First Tenants Rebekah Moseley (10/14/1999)
On October 13th, Disneyland announced the first tenants for the Downtown Disney shopping, dining and entertainment area to be built across the street from Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure. This feature gives in-depth coverage of the event and the announced tenants.

DCA Merchandise and New Tram Route Rebekah Moseley (8/16/1999)
Disneyland has released its first line of merchandise for Disney's California Adventure, opening in 2001. This article gives pictures and information on the new merchandise as well as information on some of the recent parking changes at Disneyland.

Disneyland Hotel Pool Opening Staff (7/1/1999)
Pictures of the new pool, themed to Peter Pan, at the Disneyland Hotel.

Disneyland Sign is Removed Staff (7/1/1999)
Pictures from the removal of the big Disneyland sign.

Plaza Inn opening at Disneyland Staff (7/1/1999)
Coverage of the opening of the new Plaza Inn on Main Street.

 

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