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Some big changes could be coming to Disneyland Resort.
Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure
And we’re not even talking about the changes that are already underway, including construction on a new ride, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and the update to Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion queue. No, we’re talking about the Disneyland Forward initiative, which could bring entire new LANDS to Disneyland Resort. That’s why March 11th is a very important day for the proposed Disneyland expansion.
Some BIG things are happening in Disneyland.
Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland
We’re not just talking about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which is currently under construction. We’re not referring to the update Disneyland has planned for its park entrances. We’re not even talking about the upcoming Lunar New Year Festival. You might recall us mentioning the DisneylandForward proposal last year, which is an initiative to work with the City of Anaheim to expand the theme parks. Well, an important meeting is coming up on that very topic!
You may not know that the way Disneyland Resort operates is different from how Disney World works!
Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland
Unlike Disney World, which has historically had its own county government in the form of the Reedy Creek Improvement District (which is complicated right now), Disneyland Resort is located in the City of Anaheim in California and subject to the city’s government, which prevents them from having the ability to self-govern. Now a new tax ordinance is being proposed by the city and it could impact Disneyland ticket prices in the future.
In March of 2021, Disneyland made some major moves in the launch of DisneylandForward, a new initiative that could result in potential theme park expansions at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
Welcome to Disneyland!
If the proposed park expansions come to fruition and we actually see some of what Disney is proposing in their concept art, we’re ready to hand over every last penny in our pockets in order to visit!
Although Disneyland doesn’t reopen until April 30th, we recently got BIG news about a Disneyland expansion!
Soon This Will Be Open to Guests!
The plan for the expansion is called DisneylandForward and includes some long-term plans for theme park, retail, and parking expansion to Disneyland Resort.
Although most of Disneyland Resort remains closed, there are some parts of the resort that have reopened.
Downtown Disney
Downtown Disney reopened this past summer, and Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure recently reopened with limited shopping and dining.
Theme park reopening guidelines were set to be issued by California this week, but the release was ultimately postponed following some pushback from Disneyland and others who urged the state not to finalize the guidelines without their input.
Disneyland Gate
Now, the Mayor of the City of Anaheim, the city where Disneyland is located, is chiming in as well.
As Downtown Disney gets ready to welcome back guests on July 9th, the reopening of Disneyland’s theme parks and hotels have been pushed back.
Chocolate-Vanilla Twist Soft Serve!
And now, the city of Anaheim (where Disneyland Resort is located) has just issued a citywide face-covering requirement for all residents and visitors.
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