This week, A Disney Legend celebrates a milestone birthday, the Society of Explorers and Adventurers has a new member, Halloween time is winding down, Scrim is starting to come down in DCA, a fan favourite reopens in Disneyland, and we talk to our friends at Where in the Park and Rabbit Hole Quest Craft, and more!
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Disney Legend Bob Gurr, the engineer behind many of Disneyland’s most iconic ride vehicles, celebrated his 95th birthday this week. Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro marked the occasion with a social media tribute, praising Gurr’s creativity, ingenuity, and lasting impact on generations of Disney guests. Gurr helped design vehicles for classic attractions including Autopia, the Disneyland Monorail, the Matterhorn Bobsleds, the Submarine Voyage, and the Haunted Mansion. Named a Disney Legend in 2004, Gurr remains a beloved figure in the Disney community and is also being inducted into the IAAPA Hall of Fame this year, one of the amusement industry’s highest honors. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/josh-damaro-bob-gurr-95th-birthday/
Disney revealed Hazel Hightower, daughter of Harrison Hightower III from Tokyo DisneySea’s Tower of Terror, as the newest character in the Society of Explorers and Adventurers storyline. Guests can discover her oar at the Tropical Hideaway and receive a complimentary commemorative ticket near Pioneer Mercantile in Frontierland, with or without a MagicBand+. – https://www.micechat.com/446657-disneyland-update-indy-returns-jewel-goes-missing-last-gasp-halloween/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Halloween Time is entering its final days at Disneyland Resort, giving guests one last chance to enjoy seasonal favorites before the spooky season ends after Halloween this Saturday. Halloween décor remains throughout the resort, but holiday preparations are already underway, signaling the rapid transition to The Holidays. Santa Claus will move to a new home in Mickey’s Toontown, replacing his longtime location at the Fantasyland Theatre, while Villains Grove at Disney California Adventure will soon transform into Santa’s Holiday Visit. The holiday season officially begins November 13 with those experiences and the return of it’s a small world Holiday, making this week the final opportunity to experience Disneyland’s Halloween celebration. – https://www.micechat.com/446657-disneyland-update-indy-returns-jewel-goes-missing-last-gasp-halloween/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Construction continues on The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure at Disney California Adventure, with guests now able to see newly painted blue wave details on the attraction’s exterior. Recent photos show sections of construction scrims have been rolled up, offering a better look at the ongoing refurbishment work and refreshed ocean-inspired façade. While Disney has not announced a completion date, the latest visual updates suggest progress is continuing as the attraction receives its refreshed exterior look. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/little-mermaid-attraction-construction-update-october-2026-disney-california-adventure/
Indiana Jones Adventure has reopened after a six-week refurbishment. Guests will notice brighter lighting and the return of the interactive spike-room pole. Behind the scenes, Disney reconfigured parts of the ride system to improve reliability and increase capacity, allowing more ride vehicles to operate at once. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/indiana-jones-adventure-reopens-2026/
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