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Disneyland's Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run gets a 2.0 upgrade with three new locales (Coruscant, Bespin, Endor), upgraded visuals, and expanded pilot/gunner/engineer roles that let groups choose paths and play a more cinematic, Mandalorian–Grogu–driven ride.
Disneyland is tightening guest rules after a rise in ride disruptions, mandating that handheld filming not be done on high-motion rides and requiring phones to be fully secured before boarding. The park is expanding bag storage, increasing security checks, and even deploying facial-recognition entry gates with opt-out lanes to speed re-entry and curb fraud, a move that has drawn mixed reactions online.
Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge debuts a new Han Solo costumed character, but fans on social media roasted the look, saying it doesn’t resemble Harrison Ford and blasting the wig as the worst ever; Han Solo officially arrives at the Anaheim park on April 29, joining other original trilogy favorites like Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia.
An apparently viral TikTok clip shows a family attempting to sneak a child into Disneyland Park without paying for another ticket; it’s unclear whether they succeeded. The video has sparked online discussion about Disney pricing and whether such stunts are common. The piece notes that children under 3 enter for free and that single-day tickets generally range from about $98 to $224, with a forthcoming Kids’ Summer Ticket Offer as low as $50 per day.
Department 56 unveiled a Disneyland-inspired Haunted Mansion line, including a $353 Disneyland Haunted Mansion Figure, an $118 Gate Figure, and a $96.50 Visiting The Park Figure Set, letting fans build a Disneyland diorama; items are available online at Walmart and follow the earlier Walt Disney World Haunted Mansion release, with social posts and affiliate disclosures noting potential compensation.
Disneyland hosted Bluey’s live show, drawing a surprising number of childless adults and provoking backlash over tickets that could have gone to kids, while some defend adults attending Disney parks for non-kid-friendly experiences.
Bluey’s new show at Disneyland’s Fantasyland Theatre drew crowds far exceeding expectations, reducing dance space and forcing back-to-back performances that complicated crowd control, stretched lines across the park, and overwhelmed Troubadour Tavern mobile orders and sipper availability; staff scrambled to clear audiences and manage walk-ups, with some guests rejoining lines after leaving.
Disney previews a Bluey-themed merchandise collection for the upcoming Bluey’s Best Day Ever show at Disneyland, including apparel, plush, headbands, pins, bracelets, and a bubble wand, ahead of the show's debut.
Five Disneyland employees were treated and transported to a local hospital after a hazmat-like odor backstage near the Star Tours ride in Anaheim; officials attributed an unexpected reaction to contractor materials. Guests were not affected, and adjacent areas were briefly closed before reopening.
Seven Disneyland Resort cast members were hospitalized with breathing difficulties after a hazmat incident backstage near Star Tours and Space Mountain, likely triggered by contractor materials reacting to air. Disneyland briefly closed part of Tomorrowland while crews investigated; Space Mountain and Star Traders were evacuated and later reopened by about 3 p.m. Anaheim Fire and Rescue responded to the unknown odor; several other staff were treated on-site and released, and no guests reported symptoms.
Disney announced a major leadership shakeup: Thomas Mazloum, president of the Disneyland Resort, will become chairman of Disney Experiences, succeeding Josh D’Amaro, who will become Disney’s CEO. Jill Estorino will become president of Disneyland Resort; Tasia Filippatos will become president of Disney Parks International; and Lisa Baldzicki will become president of Disney Consumer Products, with Disney planning about $60 billion in investments through 2033 to expand its experiences, parks, cruises and related businesses.
Five Disneyland employees were rushed to hospital after a hazmat incident backstage near the Star Tours ride in Anaheim; materials used by a contractor produced a reaction, causing minor symptoms. No guests were affected, and nearby areas were cleared as responders treated the employees.
Trump-supporter groups plan a Saturday visit by the ‘MAGA Invasion’ and related pro-Disney causes at Disneyland, met by counter-protesters from the Brown Berets of California outside the main entrance. The clash overlaps with Gay Days, but organizers say the gathering isn’t an official Disneyland event. Disneyland rules prohibit disruptive demonstrations and attire, and attendees are encouraged to enjoy the park without interference.
Two outside groups are organizing competing events around Disneyland Anaheim this weekend: a 'MAGA Takeover' by 805 Patriots described as a peaceful, non-disruptive gathering inside the park, and a 'Disneyland Raza Invasion' by the Brown Berets of California outside the main entrance from 7–11 a.m. Saturday to stand against hate and immigration raids. Disneyland is not involved; organizers say attendees should follow park rules and avoid disruptive signs or conduct.
Orange County health officials confirm a second measles case linked to a visitor who went to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure on Jan. 22, 2026, following the first case a week earlier. Exposed individuals are advised to check immunity, pursue vaccination or immunoglobulin if exposure was recent, and monitor for fever or rash for 7–21 days; health officials emphasize vaccination as the best protection.