February 24--Ernie McLean, a longtime fixture in New Orleans Square, passed away, he was 87.
McLean was reportedly the last entertainer personally hired by Walt Disney. He was one of the first members of the Royal Street Bachelors that played regularly in the theme park.
McLean was a guitarist and played at the theme park solo in recent years.

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March 6--Robert Sherman, dies in London at age 86

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May 10-- Alice Davis Main Street window dedication

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June 10--Stan Jolley, one of the designers of Disneyland, passed away at 86 years old. He worked on projects that included the Golden Horseshoe saloon in Frontierland, the Autopia ride in Tomorrowland, and the Storybook Land Canal Boats attraction and interiors of Sleeping Beauty Castle in Fantasyland.

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What Is The Significance Of The Names On Windows That Line Main Street
Dateline: 9/17/2008
Many fans have known for a long time that the names on the upper-story windows along Main Street pay tribute to real people, most of them Disney employees who contributed to Disneyland in some significant way. Typically the windows

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Disneyland Park Celebrates Three Kings Day For First Time In 2012
Dateline: 1/2/2012
In extending its holidays and New Year's celebrations, Disneyland Resort will celebrate Three Kings Day Jan. 6-8, 2012. Three Kings Day activities will take place at Zocalo Park in Disneyland Park. The Disneyland celebration of Three

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Disneyland Restaurants Close New One Opens
Dateline: 1/3/2012
Disneyland restaurants along Main Street U.S.A. will begin a transformation starting Thursday (today). Some food venues on the west side of Main Street U.S.A. are set to close temporarily for renovations starting Thursday. Also

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Dining At Disney's Club 33: The Good, The Bad And The Shopping
Dateline: 1/6/2012
There is a special population obsessed enamored with all things Disney, and a completely unrelated group that wants to be a part of all things exclusive. Rarely do these two collide, except when discussing a certain door adjacent to the Blue Bayou

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7 Attractions Temporarily Close At Disney
Dateline: 1/9/2012
Visitors to Disneyland resorts may want to check ahead to see if their favorite rides are operating as the park begins its annual maintenance. Starting Monday, seven attractions will close for refurbishment as well as some shows and

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Festival Arena ( Opened )

Halloween Carnival ( Opened )

Jingle Jangle Jamboree ( Opened )

Princess Fantasy Faire ( Closed )

Santa's Reindeer Round-up ( Closed )

Disney Worker Injured In Space Mountain
Injury
Date: October 03, 2012
Christopher Monday of Lakewood a Disneyland machinist was struck by a Space Mountain vehicle. The 68-year-old employee was injured after the park closed. The machinist was returning a vehicle that had been out of »

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Disneyland Contract Employee Hurt Working On Space Mountain Roof
Injury
Date: November 21, 2012
A 37-year-old Disneyland contract worker cleaning the roof of Space Mountain sustained moderate injuries when his harness malfunctioned, authorities said. The employee fell 20 to 30 feet and a barrier on the »

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