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What the future may hold for Tomorrowland at Disneyland

By Brady MacDonald — Wed, 8 May 2013 11:30:00 EDT

The eternal problem with Tomorrowland is that the commonplace reality of today inevitably catches up to and ultimately surpasses the ultramodern imagined future of yesterday.

Swimming pools that hit the spot on spring break

By Katrina Woznicki — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Riverside's Mission Inn and Disneyland feature pools that will appeal to kids and adults. For a dip outside of Southern California, head to Las Vegas and Seattle.

Between the brouhaha of the winter holidays and the end of the school year is that coveted halfway point known as spring break. To gear up for that last lap of the academic year, grab the kids and significant others and go recharge at some posh pools.

Is Disney considering opening a 'Star Wars' land?

By Hugo Martin — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:36:00 EDT

Is the Walt Disney Co. considering adding a "Star Wars"-themed land at one of its parks in Anaheim?

After dark, the dirty work at Disneyland begins

By Hugo Martín, Los Angeles Times — Sun, 2 May 2010 00:00:00 EDT

A crew of 600 custodians, painters, gardeners and decorators works 365 nights a year to ensure that the 85-acre park meets Walt Disney’s squeaky-clean ideals.

When the last Jungle Cruise boat docks for the night and lights fade to black on Sleeping Beauty's Castle, the real work begins.

'Mickey and the Magical Map' coming to Disneyland this summer

By Brady MacDonald, Los Angeles Times staff writer — Sat, 2 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST

Mickey Mouse will serve as a mischievous tour guide on a musical journey through a magical map in a new stage show coming May 25 to Disneyland's Fantasyland Theatre.

Review: Fantasy Faire a fitting new home for Disneyland princesses

By Brady MacDonald — Wed, 6 Mar 2013 10:30:00 EST

The princess predicament is a problem as old as Disneyland.

Disneyland princesses moving in together at Fantasy Faire

By Brady MacDonald — Fri, 1 Feb 2013 11:30:00 EST

In this week's episode of "The Real Princesses of Disneyland," Aladdin has his eye on Sleeping Beauty, Ariel calls Cinderella an old hag and Snow White is jealous of Tiana's new line of designer tiaras.

32 best new theme park additions for 2013

By Brady MacDonald, Los Angeles Times staff writer — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:00:00 EST

The theme park industry will take a deep breath in 2013 after the launch of several landmark attractions and with more groundbreaking projects on the horizon.

Boy bands get barbershop quartet treatment at Disneyland

By Brady MacDonald — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:00:00 EST

Like the clang of the trolley car bell, the smell of baking fudge and the turn-of-the-century architecture, the Dapper Dans barbershop quartet is part of the fabric of Disneyland's Main Street USA.

When will the digital pixie dust -- MyMagic+ -- get to Disneyland?

By Brady MacDonald — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 11:00:00 EST

Disney has unveiled plans to roll out a revolutionary new digital reservation system at its four Florida theme parks allowing visitors to pre-book rides, shows, parades, restaurants and character meet-and-greets months before a vacation.