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Disneyland employees laughed at struggling disabled guest before fall, wrongful death suit alleges

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Disneyland employees laughed at the struggles of a disabled woman rather than help her out of a Jungle Cruise boat before she suffered a fall that ultimately led to her death, a lawsuit alleges.

The Orange County Register · Jan 18, 2023

What would a Senate candidate representative of California look like?

SANTA ANA, Calif. — California isn't the same state as when Sen. Dianne Feinstein was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992.

The Orange County Register · Jan 18, 2023

Disneyland will look like a sparkling disco ball during the Disney100 celebration

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Get ready for a platinum and purple overload as Disneyland prepares to celebrate 100 years of Disney animation during 2023 and beyond.

The Orange County Register · Jan 16, 2023

Knott’s Berry Farm scales back chaperone policy created after teen fights

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Knott’s Berry Farm has scaled back its weekend chaperone policy that went into effect over the summer to help restore order and confidence at the Buena Park theme park after multiple fights broke out involving teenagers.

The Orange County Register · Dec 19, 2022

3 new Disneyland Genie+ features you’ll love — and 1 you probably won’t

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Disneyland continues to tweak features in the paid Genie+ line-cutting service based on visitor feedback — including three helpful new perks you’ll love and one pricey twist you probably won’t.

The Orange County Register · Dec 19, 2022

The Santa Ana Zoo has a monkey problem: Not enough of them

SANTA ANA, Calif. -- At the Santa Ana Zoo's Monkey Row, a crested capuchin named Mateo rattled his cage, looking for attention.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 16, 2022

Orange County serial killer Franc Cano gets life in prison after guilty pleas

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Franc Cano, who with an accomplice abducted and killed several women in Anaheim and Santa Ana while on sex-offender probation, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday after prosecutors dropped their call for the death penalty.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 16, 2022

Disneyland to throw its first 'Princess Nite' after-hours party in new year

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Disney Princesses are the latest party theme to join Disneyland’s growing lineup of after-hours limited-time events at the Anaheim theme park with the Valentine’s-themed Sweethearts’ Nite also making a return engagement in 2023.

The Orange County Register · Dec 14, 2022

Universal Studios Hollywood announces the return of its New Year’s Eve party

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Universal Studios Hollywood will ring in 2023 with its EVE New Year’s Eve celebration with live music, fireworks, party favors and access to select rides and attractions within the theme park all night long.

The Orange County Register · Dec 12, 2022

Disneyland reveals new details about ride that will replace Splash Mountain

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Disneyland visitors riding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will float through a swamp illuminated by fireflies while being serenaded by audio-animatronic critters playing zydeco music on instruments fashioned from objects found in the bayou when the attraction opens in 2024, officials announced last week.

The Orange County Register · Dec 5, 2022