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Disneyland switches fireworks shows http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/11/02/disneyland-fireworks-go-dark/23817/ New show, characters coming to Disneyland http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/10/29/new-show-characters-coming-to-disneyland/23463/ Disney Wants to Build Production Studio Outside LA http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=8942304 The Holiday Season Makes Spirits Brighter for Celebrations with Family and Friends at Disneyland Resort http://www.disneylandnews.com/press+releases/holidays/disneyland+resort+holidays+snow.htm Disney recycles bay water in ‘visionary’ way http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/10/22/disney-recycles-bay-water-in-visionary-way/22509/ Hook's Point Restaurant becomes Disneyland’s only seafood house http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/10/20/restaurant-becomes-disneylands-only-seafood-house/22113/ Postcard from Disneyland: Halloween http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2009/10/postcard-from-disneyland-halloween.html Disneyland's Space Mountain gets a Halloween makeover http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hill/archive/2009/10/16/tomorrowland-ghost-galaxy.aspx Custom toy car shop opens in Downtown Disney http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/10/14/custom-toy-car-shop-opens-in-downtown-disney/21411/ The Disney Gallery Reopens in a New Location; ‘Enchanting the Classics’ is the Theme of the Inaugural Show in Former Bank of Main Street http://www.disneylandnews.com/press+releases/disneyland+park/disney-gallery-artwork.htm Museum charts the wonderful world of Disney http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090929/ennew_afp/entertainmentusfilmdisneymuseum_20090929143833 Inside Disneyland’s new Halloween fireworks show - watch the video - that is one fun fireworks show! http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/09/27/sneek-peek-at-disneys-new-haunted-fireworks-display/19667/ Cars Land construction continues, Golden Vine Winery to close in January http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hill/archive/2009/09/14/ cars-land-construction-continues-golden-vine-winery-to-close-in-january.aspx Customize Your Asian Rice Bowl! Guests Select Ingredients at New Lucky Fortune Cookery in Disney’s California Adventure http://www.disneylandnews.com/press+releases/disneys+california+adventure/ lucky-fortune-asian-disneys-california-adventure-dining-pacific-wharf.htm Chilling Halloween Changes at Space Mountain, Spooky New Fireworks Plus Favorite Halloween Traditions Create Fun for Everyone at Disneyland Resort http://www.disneylandnews.com/press+releases/disneyland+park/halloween.htm Maleficent the Dragon Joins ‘Fantasmic!’ http://www.disneylandnews.com/press+releases/disneyland+park/fantasmic.htm Maleficent Takes Center Stage In Fantasmic! http://www.disneylandnews.com/press+releases/disneyland+park/maleficent+takes+center+stage+in+fantasmic.htm Disney hotel expansion means big bucks for city http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/27/disney-hotel-expansion-means-big-bucks-for-city/16019/ Disneyland’s Main Street Magic Shop loses its magic http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/26/disneylands-main-street-magic-shop-loses-its-magic/15851/ Disney’s summer season ending without dragon show http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/21/disneys-summer-season-ending-without-dragon-show/15465/ Will Disney Unveil Star Tours 2.0 at D23 Expo? http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/08/18/will-disney-unveil-star-tours-20-at-d23-expo/ Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to Offer a Glimpse ‘Behind the Magic’ at Disney’s D23 EXPO, Sept. 10-13 http://www.disneylandnews.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=456 Disney parking lot set for third theme park site http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/14/disney-parking-lot-set-for-third-theme-park-site/14811/ Major makeovers coming to Disney hotels http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/13/major-makeovers-coming-to-disney-hotels/14455/ ‘The Princess and the Frog’ riverboat show coming to Disneyland, Disney World http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/tianas-showboat-jubi-5067/ Little sleep for slumber party in the Haunted Mansion http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/10/little-sleep-for-slumber-party-in-the-haunted-mansion/14281/ Are you short? Disney’s got a job for you http://economy.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/06/are-you-short-disneys-got-a-job-for-you/ Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion turns 40 years old http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/08/07/haunted-mansion/ Sisters win sleepover at Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/05/sisters-win-sleepover-at-disneylands-haunted-mansion/13683/ Downtown Disney launches paint-your-own-pottery kiosk http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/07/23/downtown-disney-launches-paint-your-own-pottery-kiosk/12255/ Eateries, store could go on Disney-area RV park site http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/07/24/eateries-store-could-go-on-disney-area-rv-park-site/12379/ Disneyland Hometown to Build Eco-Friendly Rail Station http://www.electric.co.uk/news/disneyland-hometown-to-build-eco-friendly-rail-station-1234901.html Celebrity kids’ store opens in Downtown Disney http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/07/22/celebrity-kids-store-opens-in-downtown-disney/12167/ Disneyland's Club 33 Wait List Even Longer Than You Thought http://blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazing/disney-dirt/dishney-disneylands-club-33-wa/ New Web site explores park expansion: DisneysCaliforniaAdventure.com http://www.disneylandnews.com/press+releases/disney+s+california+adventure+park.htm Blue Sky Cellar Unveils More Exciting New Magic Coming to Disney’s California Adventure Park http://www.disneylandnews.com/press+releases/blue+sky+cellar+unveils+more+exciting+new+magic+ coming+to+disney+s+california+adventure+park.htm Sept. Disney expo is ‘largest gathering of all things Disney, ever’ http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/07/15/ sept-disney-expo-is-largest-gathering-of-all-things-disney-ever/11697/ First Look: World of Color water show at Disney’s California Adventure http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/world-of-color-disne-4902/ Disneyland unveils Halloween theme for Space Mountain, fireworks show http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/disneyland-halloween-4901/ O.C. chain caters to Disneyland night owls http://fastfood.freedomblogging.com/2009/07/09/local-oc-chain-launches-first-ever-happy-hour/27341/ ESPN Zone gets new screens, toilet TVs http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/07/08/espn-zone-gets-new-screens-toilet-tvs/11459/ Timon Parking Lot closes to make way for Cars Land http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/07/06/ timon-parking-lot-closes-to-make-way-for-cars-land/11319/ Disney Archives opens its doors: rare public glimpse of Disney treasures http://www.examiner.com/x-10719-Disney-Theme-Parks-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Disney- Archives-opens-its-doors-rare-public-glimpse-of-Disney-treasures Disneyland Urged to Bring Back Michael Jackson's Captain EO http://blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazing/a-clockwork-orange/eo/ Twinkling Light Show at Pixie Hollow Makes Summer Nights at Disneyland More Magical Than Ever ANAHEIM, Calif. - Summer nights at Disneyland Resort will sparkle with more pixie dust than ever this year as Tinker Bell and her fairy friends unite to create an iridescent light show in their first appearance under the stars, at Pixie Hollow Enchantment. WHAT: Tinker Bell and her friends have been welcoming guests into their Pixie Hollow home, tucked into the glen near the entrance to Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, since fall of 2008. This summer, for the first time, nighttime visitors will find magical surprises at Pixie Hollow and see the nearby pond come to life in twinkling light shows. WHEN: Nightly, at 15 minute intervals, beginning Friday, June 12, and continuing through Sunday, Aug. 23, at Pixie Hollow. THE MAGIC: Pixie dust cascades across the landscape and radiates down into the pond. Even the water becomes enchanted as playful fountains spring to life, pop jets perform with whimsical precision and sparkling strobes shine throughout Pixie Hollow. LUMINOUS COLORS: The dazzling light show features an array of luminous colors, from the deepest blues to brilliant reds to the most marvelous whites. PIXIE MUSIC: The magical score transforms the fairy land after dark and includes all-new songs inspired by the film score from the popular movie, "Tinker Bell”" LED LIGHTS: Sparkling, dazzling and twinkling effects are created by 1,000 LED strobe lights that use as much as 50 percent less energy than regular incandescent lights. In addition, the attraction is enhanced by colored LED fixtures both in the landscaped areas and in Pixie Dust Lake. While using less energy, the LED fixtures allow the color of the landscape and water to interact with the music. SHOW DIRECTOR’S COMMENT: "Everyone will be swept away by the great music and shimmer of pixie dust at Pixie Hollow this summer," said Denny Newell, show director for Pixie Hollow. "This little gem of an addition to Nightastic! combines so many of the elements that make Disneyland the place where dreams come true - great storytelling, cutting-edge technology and, of course, heart." (Source: Press Release, 06/08/09.) Landmark Disneyland Hotel to Undergo Significant Renovation http://www.disneylandnews.com/press+releases/ landmark+disneyland+hotel+to+undergo+significant+renovation.htm Disneyland dragon not ready for Fantasmic reboot http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/disneyland-fantasmic-4605/ Disney stars, and the Electrical Parade, rock the parks http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/06/12/ selena-gomez-hannah-montana-stars-rock-disneylands-summer-kickoff/9953/ What’s Next at Disneyland Resort? http://www.disneylandnews.com/press+releases/what+s+next+at+disneyland+resort.htm Flotsam and Jetsam eels to join Fantasmic cast at Disneyland http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/fantasmic-flotsam-je-4585/ Flying Dumbo to star in new Disneyland fireworks show http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/disneyland-fireworks-4572/ Disney announces four-day fan expo set for fall http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5giEBNkM-66a48woOa3RpYNxU6YogD98JA4T80 Downtown Disney lands 2 O.C. exclusive stores http://retail.freedomblogging.com/2009/06/03/downtown-disney-lands-2-oc-exclusive-stores/10091/ Disneyland Resort Announces First-Ever LittleMissMatched Retail Store at Downtown Disney District http://www.disneylandnews.com/press+releases/downtown+disney/littlemissmatched.htm Disneyland Resort Announces Kitson Kids Coming to Downtown Disney District http://www.disneylandnews.com/press+releases/downtown+disney/ disneyland+resort+announces+kitson+kids+coming+to+downtown+disney+district.htm D23 Expo, The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience, Comes To The Anaheim Convention Center Sept. 10-13 http://www.disneylandnews.com/press+releases/ disneyland+park/d++expo+the+ultimate+disney+fan+ experience+comes+to+the+anaheim+convention+center+sept+++.htm Disney, tram-injured woman reach settlement http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fiw-disney-tram28-2009may28,0,1892583.story Fairy tale wedding marred by theft of photos http://www.ocregister.com/articles/kahl-wedding-camera-2429708-photographer-hotel Food Network Star rocks Disneyland http://fastfood.freedomblogging.com/2009/05/30/food-network-star-rocks-disneyland/22553/ Disneyland is a magical kingdom, even for grownups http://www.kentucky.com/507/story/808368.html Club 33: the best place to enjoy a mint julep at Disneyland http://www.examiner.com/x-10719-Disney-Theme-Parks-Examiner~ y2009m5d24-Club-33-the-best-place-to-enjoy-a-mint-julep-at-Disneyland Disney guests get wine Adventure http://www.mydesert.com/article/20090513/LIFESTYLES02/905120339/-1/ lifestylesfront/Disney+guests+get+wine+Adventure Napa Rose Manager Achieves Advanced Level Sommelier Status, Giving Napa Rose a Record Five Sommeliers Now One Step from Title of Master http://www.disneylandnews.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=411 Disney bakery produces treats with less environmental impact http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/05/06/ disney-bakery-produces-treats-with-less-environmental-impact/8631/ A brief history of the future of Star Tours 2.0 at Disneyland http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/star-tours-disneylan-4487/ Boutique is an expensive dream come true for aspiring princesses http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/04/28/ bibbidi-bobbidi-boutique-is-a-dream-come-true-for-aspiring-princesses/8187/ Eden Espinosa Set to Sing New Disneyland Fireworks Spectacular 'MAGICAL' Theme Song http://community.livejournal.com/edenespinosa/51822.html Disneyland recycles old shows into Summer Nightastic http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/disneyland-nightasti-4424/ Disneyland Resort map - this one's interactive! http://www.ocregister.com/articles/disneyland-disney-disneyland-2371231-resort Plans unveiled for new Studio Disney 365 in Downtown Disney http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/04/24/ plans-unveiled-for-new-studio-disney-365-in-downtown-disney/7895/ Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique: Magical Makeovers Reign As Young Princesses (and Knights) Get The Royal Treatment At Disneyland Resort http://www.disneylandnews.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=399 Lighting Up The Night With New Shows And A New Glow! Disneyland Resort Celebrates Summer Nightastic! Disneyland Resort will glow like never before this summer as it debuts an all-new fireworks show, Magical, along with sensational new characters and effects that will brighten the Summer Nightastic! lineup of after-dark entertainment. WHAT: Guests can see Disneyland Resort in a whole new light as Summer Nightastic! brings nighttime shows and parades to life – bigger, better and brighter. A huge new dragon and other special effects will highlight Fantasmic! Explosive surprises will illuminate the night sky in the all-new fireworks spectacular, Magical. Guests can rock the night away at a new dance club in Tomorrowland. Sparkling new magic comes to "Disney’s Electrical Parade," as well as to Pixie Hollow, the enchanting home Tinker Bell inhabits with her fairy friends. WHEN: Nightly, beginning Friday, June 12, and continuing through Sunday, August 23, at Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks. All shows and immersive experiences are free with park admission. A BOLDER FANTASMIC!: Guests will find new thrills at the popular Fantasmic! on the Rivers of America in Frontierland. The evil Maleficent from "Sleeping Beauty" transforms into a 40-foot tall, fire-breathing dragon. Ursula the Sea Witch from "The Little Mermaid" introduces her pet eels, Flotsam and Jetsam, who slither into the show with new power. In addition, the Fantasmic! video projections practically leap off the giant mist screens, thanks to HD (high-definition) technology ... (in this case, HD takes on a new meaning - Huge Dragon). AN EXPLODING CELEBRATION IN THE SKY: Magical is a new Disney fireworks spectacular created especially to celebrate Summer Nightastic! at Disneyland. Tinker Bell is once again your host, waving her wand to ignite the brilliant color, stunning special effects and charming music. But she won’t be alone in the sky this summer. Dumbo will make his surprise airborne debut in the new show. Tink’s sparkling touch awakens a fantastic array of Disney’s most magical characters, from Pinocchio to Mary Poppins to Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, and the Three Good Fairies from "Sleeping Beauty." NEW FLOATS BRING NEW MAGIC TO ‘DISNEY’S ELECTRICAL PARADE’: Everything about "Disney’s Electrical Parade" will have a new glow as Tinker Bell leads the way, waving from the basket of a magical balloon aboard a new opening parade float. The parade’s beloved music and floats will feature electrifying audio and lighting technologies, with sparkling pixie dust added to all the parade floats. Snow White and Pinocchio return to the parade this summer as well, after several years’ absence, riding bright new versions of their classic floats. AN EXCITING NEW DANCE CLUB ‘IGNITES THE NIGHT’ IN TOMORROWLAND: Tweens, teens and families will be drawn to the TLT Dance Club at Tomorrowland Terrace in Disneyland. Dazzling décor will include an illuminated DJ console where the TLT Dance Club DJ will spin the hottest dance tunes, guaranteed to keep Tomorrowland rockin’ all night. Live bands and the hottest Southern California radio stations will appear on select nights throughout the summer. PIXIE HOLLOW ENCHANTMENT: Tinker Bell and her friends have been welcoming guests into their Pixie Hollow home, tucked into the glen near the entrance to Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, since fall of 2008. This summer, for the first time, nighttime visitors will find magical surprises as Pixie Hollow and the nearby pond come to life in iridescent light shows. Pixie dust cascades across the landscape and radiates down into the pond. Even the water becomes enchanted as playful fountains spring to life, pop jets perform with whimsical precision, and sparkling strobes shine throughout Pixie Hollow. More information about Summer Nightastic! can be found at www.disneyland.com/summer. (Source: Press Release, 04/24/09) Disney's California Food & Wine Festival Fun Facts Fun Facts Tantalizing taste buds with authentic, international flavors, Disneyland Resort celebrates its fourth annual Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival, with a six-week "World Celebration" featuring celebrity chefs, signature and complimentary experiences and winemaker dinners with themes from around the globe. Southern California Restaurant Writers recently awarded Disneyland Resort 15 new awards for its restaurants and chefs - just in time as it prepares to launch the 2009 Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival. NEW in 2009 Where can you find "Bad Boy" of the Food Network, Guy Fieri, along with celebrity chefs and nearly 100 Disneyland Resort chefs? * Whipping up cooking demonstrations for guests to discover new twists on timeless classics, daily at Disney’s California Adventure. Passport handy? * Embark on a Festival Wine Walk and get the flavor of France, Italy, Spain and Germany, or experience the California wine country featuring 89 American Viticulture Areas - without ever leaving the Food & Wine Festival! Celebrities on your mind? * Go Behind the Scenes with…stars of the Food Network! Trade kitchen secrets, ask culinary questions and capture a photo. Curious about becoming a winemaker? Meet baseball legend, Tommy Lasorda (Lasorda Wines) and get "direction" from the guru of Pixar films John Lasseter, along with his wife Nancy (Lasseter Family Winery). Who’s the SWEETEST of them all? * Learn the magic of creating a pastry masterpiece from the highly-skilled chefs of Sweet Cheeks Baking Co., San Diego, and Cake Monkey Bakery, Los Angeles, during Sweet Sundays. Dream of becoming a MASTER Wine Connoisseur? * Master Sommelier Michael Jordan, of the award winning Napa Rose restaurant hosts a six-hour Advanced Wine Course featuring an in-depth look at international wine regions, various growing and harvesting techniques, wine laws and governances - a perfect recipe for wine expertise. Or, try his introductory course for another immersive experience. It’s a Whole New World… * Experience an exciting menu every week during World Celebrations Dinners - featuring the aromas and flavors of Italy, Spain, France, Korea and Japan as well as the wines of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite). For additional information, please visit www.disneyland.com/foodandwine (Source: Press Release, 04/20/09) Games of Boardwalk now open along Paradise Pier http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/04/12/games-of-boardwalk-now-open-along-paradise-pier/7523/ Propane-fueled Disneyland shuttle bus explodes http://www.dailynews.com/breakingnews/ci_12099954 Trip Report: Princess boutique opens http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/04/08/trip-report-princess-boutique-opens/7347/ Family memories are worth the expense of Disneyland http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/liveit/article/624090 9-story ‘four-star’ hotel to go up near Disneyland http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/04/01/9 -story-%E2%80%98four-star-hotel-to-go-up-near-disneyland/7149/ ‘People still vacation’ — Disney expects new time shares to sell out fast http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/03/29/disney-expects-new-timeshares-to-sell-out-fast/7035/ Disneyland guests play starring role in ‘Celebrate!’ parade http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/03/27/disneyland-park-guests-play-a-starring-role -in-%E2%80%9Ccelebrate-a-street-party%E2%80%9D/6971/ Disneyland Resort Restaurants Win 15 Awards At Southern California Restaurant Writers Banquet http://www.disneylandnews.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=395 Re-Imagineering" Disney's California Adventure http://www.disneylandnews.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=396 "Celebration Point" on Main Street, U.S.A offers guests a new place to take photos and mark their special occasions while celebrating at Disneyland. http://www.disneylandnews.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=390 Two Disneyland Resort Jungle Cruise Skippers 'Spiel' Their Way to Tokyo Disney Resort http://www.disneylandnews.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=385 Disneyland Resort Implements Programs to Reduce Emissions http://www.disneylandnews.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=382 Fact meets fantasy in Disney 'Small World' remake http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090205/ap_en_ot/disneyland_small_world 'Small World' renovation presents a big challenge http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-disney5-2009feb05,0,670381,full.story Disneyland costume designer dresses 300 Small World dolls http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/small-world-disneyla-3994/ Yankee Holding Corp. announced in a press release that it will close all 28 of its Illuminations stores, including the locations at South Coast Plaza, Brea Mall and Downtown Disney. http://retail.freedomblogging.com/2009/02/02/south-coast-plaza-brea-mall-downtown-disney- stores-to-close/6398/ Disneyland trains running on oil from chicken and fries http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/28/disneyland-trains-running-on-oil-from-fries-and- chicken/5000/ Boy badly hurt in 2000 Roger Rabbit accident dies http://www.ocregister.com/articles/changes-disneyland-orange-2291262-suffered-zucker Four-wheeling at Disneyland - Disney loses lawsuit http://blogs.reuters.com/mediafile/2008/12/10/four-wheeling-at-disneyland/ Restaurant Review: Tortilla Joe’s http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/23/restaurant-review-tortilla-joes/3636/ Celebrating 25 Years Of Holiday Magic, The Star-Studded Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade Airs On ABC December 25th http://www.disneylandnews.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=363 AfterWork: ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney http://www.ocregister.com/articles/games-zone-bar-2256762-downtown-room Disney’s pro candy cane rollers create confection perfection http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/03/disneys-pro-candy-cane-rollers- create-confection-perfection/3130/#more-3130 "The interior of Sleeping Beauty Castle at the Disneyland® Resort is now open... This beautiful walkthrough offers a 'reawakened' version of its classic presentation kissed with vibrant scenes of Aurora, her charming prince, the evil Maleficent and other characters from the beloved film." (Source: Disney email blast, 12/02/08) Legoland's own small world The recently upgraded park offers a gentle intro for younger children. But bring your plastic -- costs stack up fast http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/features/travelnews/sns-trvmain2- wk2,0,4782279.story The Merriest Of Holiday Celebrations Make Spirits Brighter Than Ever At Disneyland Resort http://www.disneylandnews.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=354 Disneyland Resort A Great Spot For Holiday Shopping, From Passes To Unique Gift Items http://www.disneylandnews.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=356 High School Musical 3 live show debuts at Disney’s California Adventure http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/high-school-musical--3094/ Avoid Wandering Kids at Disneyland _ Plan Ahead (http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=5910669) Disney will close three McDonald's kiosks September 2 at its California resort. The three eateries at Walt Disney World Florida will remain open. (http://biz.yahoo.com/rb/080807/disney_mcdonalds.html?.v=2) The earthquake caused no damage at Disneyland, Universal Studios, Six Flags, San Diego Zoo, or Joshua Tree National Park. Amtrak tracks were unaffected. (http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/la-earthquake-thrill-2385/) 300 Anaheim, a new upscale bowling center near Disney, features an executive chef and a full bar. (http://www.ocregister.com/articles/anaheim-bowling-alley-2102120-upscale-barkley) New hotel opens near Disneyland: The Sheraton Garden Grove-Anaheim South Hotel at 12221 Harbor Blvd. "includes 285 rooms and suites, a Club Level with daily complimentary Hospitality Hour and breakfast for hotel club members, an outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, a 24-hour gym, the Fusion Restaurant and a lobby bar." (http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2008/07/24/new-hotel-opens-in-garden-grove- near-disneyland/) Updated ‘Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln’ Will Return to Disneyland Later This Year Disney Gallery Will Find a New Home In the Current ‘Bank of Main Street’ Hiatus for ‘Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years’ Begins March 16 as Main Street Opera House Prepares For ‘Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln’ Homecoming A longtime favorite of Disneyland guests will return as “The Disneyland Story, featuring Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln,” an enhanced version of the show which appeared, in various forms, in the Main Street Opera House at Disneyland park from 1966 through 2004 . The attraction will reopen later this year in celebration of the 200th anniversary year of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The current Opera House presentation, "Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years," will go on hiatus beginning Monday, March 16, in preparation for the new "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" show. When the updated "Disneyland Story, featuring Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" opens later this year, "Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years" will be presented as part of the "Disneyland Story" display of art, models and mementoes in the Opera House lobby. Also planned for fall 2009 is a prominent new home on Main Street, U.S.A., for The Disney Gallery. Formerly located above Pirates of the Caribbean in New Orleans Square, The Disney Gallery houses treasured Disney artwork and collectibles representing creative efforts from throughout The Walt Disney Company. A frequently changing exhibit area often includes never-before-displayed art. The Disney Gallery’s new home will be in the Bank of Main Street building, located next door to the Main Street Opera House and currently serving as the headquarters for Disneyland Resort Annual Passport processing. The Bank will continue to operate as an Annual Passport center until mid-summer 2009. After that, Annual Passport processing will move to the Plaza Pavilion, near the entrance to Adventureland. The original "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" was created by Walt Disney and his Imagineers for the State of Illinois Pavilion at the 1964 New York World’s Fair and featured the world’s first fully animated human Audio-Animatronics figure, built by Walt Disney Imagineering. The show, made its Disneyland debut in the Main Street Opera House on July 18, 1965. (Source: Press Release, 02/25/09) Something New to Celebrate! 'it’s a small world’ Returns to Disneyland With New Magic Classic Disneyland Attraction Reopened Feb. 6 With the premiere of a new “Spirit of America” scene, new musical enhancements, and a new look for some of the attraction’s familiar child dolls, “it’s a small world” will once again take guests of all ages on “the happiest cruise that ever sailed.” This classic attraction has been renovated and enhanced while retaining the world-renowned charm that holds such a special place in the hearts of Disneyland guests. The “it’s a small world” journey continues to celebrate children of the world and their message of harmony and friendship. And now, for the first time, guests will be able to find some of the child dolls dressed as their favorite Disney characters, in the countries where their stories take place. For example, dolls dressed in Aladdin and Jasmine costumes play in the Middle East scene, and a doll dressed as Alice from “Alice in Wonderland” appears in the Great Britain scene. Guests will enjoy riding “it’s a small world” again and again as they search for the 29 Disney and Disney•Pixar characters now represented in the attraction. Some appear as child dolls and some are playful-looking toys, such as the White Rabbit who accompanies Alice. The new doll costumes and toys are fashioned in the same artistic style that has made “it’s a small world” an icon around the globe. That style was created by art director, color stylist and Disney Legend Mary Blair, whose sense of design shaped “it’s a small world” from the very beginning. “We know that many people have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to relive their ‘it’s a small world’ memories and to create new ones with children, grandchildren and friends,” said Disney Imagineer art director Kim Irvine. “It’s a pleasure to once again offer this beloved attraction to Disneyland guests, now with some special Disney enhancements.” * Among the enhancements is a new “Spirit of America” scene based on original concept art by Disney Legend Mary Blair, in keeping with the “it’s a small world” theme that friendship crosses all nations, including the United States. * Child dolls that are costumed as stylized representations of their favorite Disney characters can be spotted in several scenes. * The children in many “it’s a small world” scenes will have a variety of new stylized toys to play with, inspired by Disney and Disney•Pixar characters: Woody and Jessie for “Spirit of America,” a Mushu dragon kite for China, “The Three Caballeros” marionettes for Latin America, and others. * Additional fresh touches will be heard in the augmented “it’s a small world” soundtrack. The renowned “it’s a small world” song, written by Academy Award®-winning composers Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman (“Mary Poppins”), will still play throughout the attraction. Now, however, some subtle film music is woven into the song as counterpoint melodies, fitting the characters and scenes. * All of the boats in “it’s a small world” are new and designed to evoke the look and feel of boats that children of the world might play with anywhere. (Source: Press Release, 02/05/09) Mrs. Hryn writes: "I'm not even sure if this is the ideal place to make a comment regarding Walt Disney World in comparison to Disneyland in California. I have had the opportunity to visit WDW about 4 times in the past, the most recent was March of 2007, it was my present to my 4 grandchildren for Christmas. As usual the park was clean, all the characters were the most friendly and truly helpful, and accommodating to all. Just an awesome experience as in the past....just truly a fun vacation for all of us. In Oct. of this year (2008) about 9 of us cousins flew to California for a vacation and birthday party celebration for our cousin who lives in Escondito. One of the days, Oct. 28th, we decided to visit and spend the entire day at Disneyland. Wow, what a disappointment to say the least! It was the week of Halloween, and the decorations were nice, for the most part. On the other hand, the bathrooms were filthy and smelled, half of them did not have attendants inside for assistance, as WDW did. They were actually disgusting. As for the characters, they walked away from children that were all dressed up in their costumes and only wanted a picture with them. We saw parents trying to get their attention, and they were just ignored. It was so sad, that for a place that is so into fun and fantasy, and little ones, for that day none of these gestures were displayed. The sad part also, is that a day spent there is quite expensive, to have that type of treatment. I did send an e-mail to Disneyland, however I'm not sure if the site was the correct one, perhaps you can direct me? Thank you for your time and making our visits to WDW fun." Sorry to hear about the condition of Disneyland. You can use this contact link. We invite those who have been to Disneyland California (or any other vacation destination) recently to send their comments to johngross@affordabledisney.com. Miley Cyrus celebrates her Sweet 16 with Disneyland concert and bash (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/news/sns-ap-people-miley- cyrus,0,4598386.story) "Cinderella, Snow White, Tinkerbell and other fictional fixtures of modern-day childhood were handcuffed, frisked and loaded into police vans Thursday at the culmination of a labor protest that brought a touch of reality to the Happiest Place on Earth." (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap_travel/20080815/ap_tr_ge/travel_brief_ disneyland_protest;_ylt=Al_zC9w0R63LlXW59oe2a4E8sM0F) [Valerie Orleans] "has fond childhood memories of stagecoach robberies at Knott's Berry Farm." (http://www.ocregister.com/articles/stagecoach-knotts-berry-2063383-farm- robbers) DISNEYLAND ADMISSION PRICES See Disneyland's official site for more details. Disney is still working out the bugs in its new monorail cars. "Disneyland guests will be whisked along the system's 2.5-mile route in even sleeker-looking coaches complete with remodeled nose cones, seats facing outward toward the windows and blue glass with shimmering red, blue or orange stripes." (http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/la-me-monorail6-2008jul06,0,4627709.story) "In an effort to make waiting in lines fair for all, Knott's Berry Farm has adopted a new policy that no longer allows disabled park-goers to head to the front." (http://www.ocregister.com/articles/line-new-disabled-2076183-knott-wait) "The Innoventions Dream Home, which opens late this month, is stocked with the latest technology -- stuff that, in some cases, even that black American Express card can't buy." (http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-bigspender20-2008jun20,0,205838.story) "It’s the home of your dreams!! Innoventions dream home invites guests to experience the future today." (http://www.disneylandnews.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=306) "It’s one week until Toy Story Mania! and the House of the Future open at the Disneyland Resort and on a visit today I was able to play on the new Toy Story ride." (http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2008/06/10/toy-story-mania-and-house-of-the-future- open-soon-at-disneyland-resort/) "Tourists got a mix of reality with their make-believe as the Universal Studios theme park reopened Monday while investigators searched for the cause of a huge fire that destroyed back-lot sets." (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/orl-usnews03_208jun03,0,3715910.story) For more details, see: (http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-studiofire3-2008jun03,0,5961570.story "For Walt Disney Co., the task of opening a virtual version of Disneyland on the Web was relatively easy. Closing it, though, is proving to be quite a bit more difficult, thanks to the wrath of obsessive fans of Disney's theme parks." (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/orl-disney2108may21,0,6492591.story) "A man believed to be in his 30s or 40s apparently jumped to his death today from the 14th floor of the Disneyland Hotel’s Wonder Tower, authorities said." (http://www.ocregister.com/articles/anaheim-hotel-martinez-2032877-room-suicide) "Disneyland has updated its classic monorail train meandering through the amusement park, adding a better seating arrangement and glass that changes color in the sunlight." (http://www.latimes.com/news/local/orange/la-me-monorail23apr23,0,5155756. story) Disney's Food and Wine Festival teaches visitors how to pair beers with food selections. (http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2008/04/16/beer-is-the-new-wine-at-food-wine- festival/) "A large crane this morning lowered fiberglass horses onto the tracks of a new Knott's Berry Farm ride, as the theme park works toward opening up the Pony Express just before Memorial Day." (http://www.ocregister.com/articles/ride-park-pony-2015526-theme-toward) "Developers have submitted plans for two hotels in the GardenWalk district... one at 300 Disney Way, and the other at 1775 South Clementine St." (http://www.ocregister.com/articles/hotels-disney-city-2016588-plans-rooms) "Starting Friday, April 11 and running through May 5, Disney's California Food and Wine Festival will feature a wide variety of culinary events." (http://www.ocregister.com/articles/wine-california-festival-2014882-friday-jordan) Disney is going to add Disney characters to its "it's a Small World" attraction. "The idea has sparked outrage among the family of the attraction's original designer and prompted a preservation campaign for the ride, which opened in 1966 and closed for renovations in January." (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/business/la-fi-smallworld29mar29,0, 2344784.story)

"Disneyland's original "House of the Future," a pod-shaped, all-plastic dwelling, quickly seemed quaint and closed its doors after a decade, in 1967... Disney announced Wednesday that it will soon open a new dwelling in Tomorrowland -- this time in partnership with 21st century technology giants." (http://travel.latimes.com/articles/la-trw-disney14feb14) "In honor of the Year of the Rat, Mickey and Minnie Mouse will ring in the Lunar New Year at Disneyland with traditional red and gold Chinese attire Feb. 5-29.". They will also appear in the Golden Dragon Parade February 9 in LA's Chinatown. (http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/?p=1266) "The first new monorail car in two decades slid onto the Disneyland track on Thursday as the theme park prepares for guests to ride it starting in late February." The new cars will sport blue and purple glass and window seating that gives riders a view of the parks, Disneyland Hotel and Downtown Disney as they travel. (http://www.ocregister.com/news/cars-first-train-1946743-disney-glass) The park is going to offer tours of Walt Disney's secret apartment during Disney's 2008 Disney Dreams Giveaway. (http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-peeled26nov11,0,4390863.story) For a review of the Steakhouse 55 restaurant in the Disneyland Hotel, see: http://www.ocregister.com/life/disney-disneyland-steakhouse-1922498-steak-restaurant "Disneyland's 'Small World' attraction to get upgrade: Disneyland insists fat tourists aren't to blame, but the park's upgrade of its 41-year-old attraction will include deepening the waterway and making its boats more buoyant." (http://travel.latimes.com/articles/la-trw-disney9nov09) Theme Parks in Fire Zones: "Disneyland and California Adventure in Anaheim were open, said Bob Tucker, spokesman for Disneyland Resort. He said Disney hotels were waiving penalty fees for guests who canceled stays because of the fires." (http://travel.latimes.com/articles/la-trw-firetravel24oct24) "The Anaheim Resort Transit has started hourly service from the Amtrak station to Disneyland and area hotels. Now, visitors can take the train from places such as Santa Barbara, Los Angeles or San Diego, then zip over to the theme parks or hotels and back on a $3-a-day shuttle or trolley." (http://www.ocregister.com/news/art-transit-service-1893446-city-area) "Since its 2001 debut, the Walt Disney Co. theme park Disney's California Adventure has floundered in the shadow of its legendary neighbor, Disneyland. To fix it, Disney is now planning a $1.1 billion overhaul -- the most extensive makeover the company has ever given to a theme park." (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119257768823361264.html?mod=hps_us_whats_news) Alain writes: "Hi John, I will be purchasing my Disney admission tickets this week. I was reading the latest edition of Affordable Disney book and it says that a Hopper pass with no expiry can be used for entry at the Disney parks in California too (but not the other way around)." Disneyland writes: "Dear John, Thank you for your e-mail to the DISNEYLAND® Resort. WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort single and multi-day tickets with remaining uses should be accepted at the DISNEYLAND® Resort. Please note that complimentary tickets or Annual Passes to the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort are not valid for admission. Regrettably, we are unable to guarantee the validity of tickets in advance by e-mail or telephone, as our Cast Members must physically see the tickets in question. Please present the tickets to a Cast Member at any Main Entrance turnstile for verification. Again, thank you for taking the time to write. We hope you will have the opportunity to visit the DISNEYLAND® Resort soon and trust your visit will be pleasant in all regards. Sincerely, Linda Trump DISNEYLAND® Resort Guest Communications" "A full-size carousel horse, a mechanical songbird and original wall paintings of European castles will be among the decorations in a private living suite under construction at Disneyland... A stay in the suite is among the prizes to be awarded in 2008 through Disney's Year of A Million Dreams promotion. (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap_travel/20071008/ap_tr_ge/travel_brief_disney_suite_1)