While he knows his reputation among Disney fans, the former Walt Disney Co. CEO says he wasn't 'just a maniacal, money-optimizing machine.'

Whether it's AI, corporate consolidation, inflation or the struggles of Hollywood that's got you down, the Last Canteen near Universal Studios wants to be your "Cheers."

Candle House's 'The Pineapple' teases an alien encounter. Then it becomes intimate, aggressive, otherworldly and psychedelic.

Everyone has heard of the 'crazy cat lady.' But being a cat daddy comes with its own cultural stigmas. One study, at least, argues men with cats are less dateable than men with dogs.

Cats are conversationalists. Researchers suggest the meow has evolved over centuries as a tool to better communicate with humans.

Fans initially decried the makeover. I talk to famed retired Imagineer Joe Rohde, who led the project, about the hectic race against time to get it right.

As horror films become more complex, so do their theme park events. A look at how Universal reimagined Ryan Coogler’s 'Sinners' as a haunted house and Curry Barker’s 'Obsession' as a game for Hallowee...

In their commitment to redesigning Tomorrowland, company execs are sending a message to the their most devout theme park audience: We're one of you and we're listening.

Plus an update on Villains Land, a closer look at Orlando's version of Cars Land and other major Disney theme park news announced at the convention.

D23 arrives this week and there's renewed attention on Disneyland's future. I talk to Leslie Iwerks, whose film zeroes in on the parks' enduring mission of being places of play.

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, currently in a soft open phase, has come under attack from residents in the nearby Toluca Lake neighborhood.

After four years, Knott's Berry Farm is about to open the refurbished and reimagined Montezooma: The Forbidden Fortress. A look at what made the 1978 coaster so special.

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift has soft-opened at Universal Studios Hollywood. The ride makes an instant impression and prioritizes fun over terror.

The ride is operating in 'technical rehearsals.' Think of it as a soft opening. But theme park guests can finally get on this coaster that's predicted to be the North American ride of 2026.

When Universal Studios began testing the ride with people on it, Toluca Lake residents were shocked by the screams. They were loud — piercing even double-paned windows.

With dozens of actors who lead guests through scavenger hunts, puzzles and conversations, Knott's Berry Farm's 'Ghost Town Alive!' can't be replicated. A look at what makes it so special.

The experiential art firm has entered into a creative partnership with Titmouse, the studio behind popular series such as “Big Mouth” and “Star Trek: Lower Decks.”

The classic hang glider simulator got its patriotic makeover, complete with national parks and brand new smells.

A new audio-animatronic feels like a symptom of our tech-obsessed, digital-drenched age where shiny, needless tools are shoved in our faces daily.

I enjoy a good coaster, but I'm a tad squeamish. So I asked a Universal exec for the play-by-play of exactly what riders can expect.

The L.A. Times' Todd Martens, ARGNet owner Michael Andersen, and NoPro's own Kathryn Yu join host Noah Nelson to talk Knott's Ghost Town Alive, a new Harvard Business Review article, and more.

Noise challenges, selecting a film franchise and building on a steep hill. Multiple hurdles had to be conquered to make the groundbreaking ride — which finally opens this summer.

Koryn Wicks' 'You Must Be Here for the Reading' relies heavily on audience participation and a willingness to be vulnerable.

The Enchanted Tiki Room remains a classic and Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar celebrates its 15th anniversary. Disney's connection to tiki remains strong but there's a little-known story about how it ...

In "How to Feel Loved," Sonja Lyubomirsky and Harry Reis reveal the differences between being in love and truly feeling love. The latter, they argue, is the key to happiness.

Soarin' Over California becomes Soarin' Across America this summer. I ask an Imagineer whether he's worried about the potential discomfort around the change.

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Disneyland has added the Mandalorian and Grogu to its Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride. It's a sleeker, more interactive experience.

For the iconic L.A. troupe, this fantastical representation of a cross-country train trip is a bold look toward the future.

Everyone loves to hate on grown-up fans of Disney theme parks. But what's the harm in letting people experience a bit of joy, especially now?

Former Imagineers talk about the roadside attractions in Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas and California that sparked ideas for Disney's famous fictional town of Radiator Springs.

Darth Vader and the so-called classic 'Star Wars' characters have arrived at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. While many fans are cheering, I mourn the the version of the land that Imagineers sought to creat...

In the first edition of Mr. Todd's Wild Ride, find out how Universal got Fan Fest Nights right, my current favorite theme park snack and more.

The beloved troupe with thousands of handcrafted puppets — a saucy black cat in heels, a fish out of water that can’t help but wiggle — has entered into an agreement to purchase its current location.

An insider guide to having the best day ever at SoCal's theme parks.

Former Imagineer Nikkolas Smith, a self-described "artivist," imbued his Legacy Tower in Downtown Disney with hidden meaning. It's a piece that nods to five Black architects.

Galacticoaster is a race to save a Lego-infused galaxy from an “asteroid of probable destruction.” And at 40 mph, it's the park’s fastest ride.

With the ride intended to reach a speed of 72 mph, the theme park has managed to pack a mighty experience into a tight piece of real estate

With her Electrical Box Theatre, about 6 feet tall and 3 feet deep, S.C. Mero set out to create an impromptu performance space for artists who no longer have an outlet in downtown L.A.

Come to the Witch's Cottage in NoHo for the hidden wonders, but stay for dragon-themed deviled eggs and rum-heavy cocktails.

'Brassroots District: LA ’74' is part concert, part participatory theater. How it plays out is up to each audience member.

The touring video game show "asses.masses" reached Los Angeles, and brought with it a crowd ready for action.

Culled from about 200 hours of mostly unseen footage, Leslie Iwerks' "Disneyland Handcrafted" takes viewers back to the near beginning.

Koryn Wicks' "Ghosts in the Machine," which uses augmented reality technology, takes participants up stairs, around pathways and into now-deserted enclosures. It's a haunting way to explore the park.

Oakland's Children's Fairyland, which turned 75, is an argument that storytelling, combined with old-fashioned play, has a timeless appeal.