Disneyland Archives

‘Star Wars’ at Disneyland: Come to the Park Side

June 5, 2019June 4, 2019Whit Honea

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now open at Disneyland (the Walt Disney World version opens later this summer) and the Force is strong in our look at the theme park’s biggest edition.

Live Look(s) at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019Whit Honea

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens on May 31 at Disneyland Park in California, but our Whit Honea is there TODAY! Starting at 3pm PT he will share live updates via this post and GeekDad social channels!

10 Things Learned About the Future of Disney From the D23 Expo

July 18, 2017December 13, 2017Whit Honea

Disney’s D23 Expo just wrapped in Anaheim, California, and we learned a lot about the future of Disney (and the past!). Our Whit Honea was there to take notes.

Got 7 Hours? Take a ‘Star Wars’ Guided Tour at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

February 28, 2017December 13, 2017Whit Honea3

Did you know there is a guided ‘Star Wars’ tour available (for an additional price) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? There is, and we can tell you all about it.

Disneyland Resort: Mickey’s Halloween Party and the End of a Terror

October 5, 2016Whit Honea

Halloween at the Disneyland Resort is a festive time full of family-friendly frights, spooky special events (separate ticket required), and all kinds of seasonal magic. This year, say goodbye to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror before it checks out forever!

Disneyland’s Refreshed ‘Soarin’ Ride Flies to New Heights

June 20, 2016Ken Denmead

And the reports of Patrick Warburton’s removal from the pre-ride experience have been greatly exaggerated.

Sunday Evening With Captain Owen Episode 031: ‘Jungle Cruise’

May 23, 2016Will James

In today’s episode we talk about our latest trip to Disneyland. We were anticipating Owen’s first time on ‘Star Tours’ but, despite his doctor’s measurements from two weeks ago, Owen wasn’t tall enough. We still had a blast though, and Owen decided that ‘The Jungle Cruise’ is his new favorite ride.

Who Would I Be, If You Hadn’t Died?

May 16, 2016Will James12

Who would I be, if you hadn’t died? I frequently ask this in my head when I think about my dad. I’m happy with the geek I am.

Roller Coasters as a Lesson in Physics

April 18, 2016Ken Denmead

There are people who are passionate about roller coasters, who travel the world to ride each and every one they can find, rating them and even breaking world records on them. I am not one of those people. I do, however, enjoy a good roller coaster.

The First Order is On the Job at the Groundbreaking of Star Wars Land

April 14, 2016Ken Denmead

Disney put out this totally awesome circlevision-style picture of the start of work for the new Star Wars Land (looks like this is at WDW).

Star Wars at Disney Parks

April 5, 2016Anika Dane2

Star Wars Land is coming to Disney Parks, but Star Wars has already arrived.

‘Disney Magic Kingdoms’ Brings Freemium to Theme Park Design

March 22, 2016Sophie Brown6

As someone who counts both management simulation video games, and Disney theme parks among their greatest interests, the release of the ‘Disney Magic Kingdoms’ app last week was hugely exciting for me.

Sunday Evening With Captain Owen Episode 025: ‘Return of the Jedi’

February 8, 2016Will James

Today we talk about some of Captain Owen’s ‘Star Wars’ toys including a Darth Vader/Ahsoka two-pack we grabbed at Disneyland and a bunch of his Galactic Heroes figures. We then do a sort of re-telling of the Tatooine portion of ‘Return of the Jedi.’ We talk a little bit about the RunDisney Kid’s Races from both this year and last.

Sunday Evening With Captain Owen Episode 024: 'Another Disneyland Adventure'

January 25, 2016Will James

Another Disneyland trip under our belts. We traveled to Anaheim for the second annual runDisney ‘Star Wars’ race weekend. We spent the Friday before our races in both Disney parks, and this episode contains two segments. First we chat for a few minutes about what rides we are going to go on before getting ready to head to the park (three of Owen’s favorite rides–Autopia, the railroad, and Jungle Cruise all ended up being closed for the day), and then the morning after we talk about what we did at the parks before heading to Owen’s Kids’ Race.

The Disneyland Resort Puts on Its Winter Coat for the Holidays

November 25, 2015Whit Honea

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the happiest place on Earth just got merrier as the Disneyland Resort puts on its winter coat! Now through January 6, 2016.

Awaken to ‘Star Wars’: Season of the Force at the Disneyland Resort

November 17, 2015December 13, 2017Whit Honea

Disneyland Resort has made traveling to a galaxy far, far away a whole lot easier. ‘Star Wars’: Season of the Force is now open in Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park, and the Force is strong in everyone. Also, churros.

Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Is Spooky Fun

October 6, 2015Whit Honea

Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland is a special event full of spooky, seasonal fun for the entire family.

Walt Disney Archives Disneyland Exhibit – Visual Walkthrough

August 27, 2015Jamie Greene1

Earlier this month at the biennial D23 Expo, the Walt Disney Archives mounted an unprecedented exhibit designed to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Disneyland. Take a visual, virtual walk through the highlights of the exhibit here.

Great Big Beautiful Podcast: Episode 25 – D23 Expo

August 27, 2015Jamie Greene

This week, it’s just Justin and Jamie as we recap the events of the recent D23 Expo in Anaheim. Jamie was on hand for all three days of the expo, and we talk about what went down, what there was to see, why there were so many lines, and whether it’s worth it.

D23 Expo: The Best of the Rest

August 12, 2015Jamie Greene

Earlier this week, I brought you details about the big “event panels” held in Hall D23 at this weekend’s D23 Expo and what news we might see revealed. Today, let’s take a look at what other treasures are in store for those attending the ev

Great Big Beautiful Podcast: Episode 22 – Walt Disney Archives

August 5, 2015Jamie Greene

This week, we’re honored to be joined by the director of the Walt Disney Archives, Becky Cline. There is perhaps no other arm of the Walt Disney Company that inspires as much romance and mystery as the Walt Disney Archives. In short, it’s a closed-to-the-public repository of pretty much everything of historical importance to Disney.

Sunday Evening With Captain Owen Episode 012: 'Disneyland'

July 6, 2015Will James

The Disneyland episode! We recently took a trip to Disneyland, and Owen and I sat down to discuss the big day.

Happy 60th Anniversary to Disneyland and Why You Should Go

May 27, 2015Whit Honea

It would appear that diamonds are a mouse’s best friend as Disneyland Park (and the entire Disneyland Resort) has officially kicked off its 60th Anniversary Celebration, aka Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, and with it some very amazing new shows that offer just the right blend of tech and magic. Also, lots and lots of diamonds. Tons of them.

What is it About The Hatbox Ghost?

May 21, 2015Lisa Tate

Lisa shares her fondness, and memories, of one of most popular residents of Disneyland Park’s Haunted Mansion as he comes home to roost.

Great Big Beautiful Podcast: Episode 11 – Princesses, Beasts, and Superheroes

May 20, 2015Jamie Greene

This week on the show, we welcome Will James as Third Wheel and chat about gender portrayals in various Disney properties, Princess Leia as a Disney Princess, the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ live-action cast, and Will’s experiences running the ‘Avengers’ and ‘Star Wars’ runDisney races.

Running Geek: You Can Run a Marathon

April 16, 2015Will James14

“Whether you believe that you can, or that you can’t, you are usually right.” I came across this great quote from Henry Ford in the middle of the woods during an 18 mile, 4 hour trail run recently, and it really struck a chord with me. I am a firm believer that almost anyone can do a marathon.

Registration for the Star Wars Half Marathon at Disneyland Opens Today!

June 10, 2014Patricia Vollmer

Do you want to run the Star Wars Half Marathon? Get thee to your computer at noon EDT on June 10; this one is going to sell out FAST!

Geeks Assemble for the Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend in 2014

February 27, 2014November 23, 2017Tim Bailey

Even for those of us that are crazy enough to have paid to run to exhaustion through a Disney park before, the latest addition to the RunDisney lineup is exciting!