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Looking Ahead in 2012 at Disneyland Resort: Cars Land and Buena Vista Street Will Complete the 5-year Expansion of Disney California Adventure Park Guests Will Enjoy ‘One More Disney Day, Mad T Party, New Magic at Disneyland Hotel and Seasonal Fun at Halloween and Holidays ANAHEIM, Calif. - The year 2012 promises even more fun and adventure across the Disneyland Resort, with new experiences highlighted by the unveiling this summer of Cars Land, Carthay Circle Theatre and the Buena Vista Street entry into Disney California Adventure park. With these and other recent additions at both theme parks, guests of all ages will enjoy more magic than ever at Disneyland Resort, a premier, multi-day vacation destination in Southern California. The summer debuts of Cars Land and Buena Vista Street will mark the completion of the five-year expansion of Disney California Adventure. Additions to the park since 2007 have included the 4D fun of Toy Story Mania; the spectacular after-dark "World of Color" show; a classic dark ride, The Little Mermaid - Ariel’s Undersea Adventure; Mickey’s Fun Wheel, Silly Symphony Swings, Goofy’s Sky School and two restaurants, Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta and Paradise Garden Grill. Mad T Party also opens this summer at Disney California Adventure, with nighttime, family fun inspired by the whimsical world of Tim Burton’s "Alice in Wonderland." Throughout 2012, Disney Parks is encouraging guests to "Let the Memories Begin." A visit to Disneyland Resort could include a memory-making, 24-hour Leap Year adventure in Disneyland park, which will remain open "One More Disney Day" from 6 a.m. Feb. 29 to 6 a.m. March 1 (entry valid with regular admission ticket). Guests may also choose to make memories with seasonal celebrations in the parks, a meal at the new Jolly Holiday Bakery Café on Main Street, U.S.A., or a stay in the newly renovated Disneyland Hotel. COMING TO DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE - HIT THE ROAD WITH MATER AND LIGHTNING MCQUEEN!: Crowning the multi-year expansion project at Disney California Adventure will be the opening of Cars Land, inspired by the Disney•Pixar blockbuster "Cars ." Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the movie, including one of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park: Radiator Springs Racers, a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through Ornament Valley and the town of Radiator Springs. Other Cars Land attractions will include Luigi’s Flying Tires (striking a chord with anyone who remembers the former Flying Saucers in Tomorrowland) and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree, where guests ride baby tractors as they whip to the left and right in rhythm to the music. Guests in this land also will enjoy new, "Cars"-themed dining and shopping locations such as Flo’s V8 Café, Radiator Springs Curios, Sarge’s Surplus Hut and Ramone’s House of Body Art. BUENA VISTA STREET WILL WELCOME GUESTS INTO DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE: Guests will be welcomed through a new entry and onto Buena Vista Street when the expansion of Disney California Adventure is completed this summer. The transformation will immerse guests in the atmosphere Walt Disney experienced upon first arriving in Los Angeles in the 1920s. Buena Vista Street will feature Red Car Trolleys, inspired by the transportation system that once served Southern California, and the Carthay Circle Theatre, modeled after the site of the 1937 world premiere of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Carthay Circle Theatre will become home to a new lounge and an elegant restaurant, designed to be the premier dining location in Disney California Adventure. INTO THE RABBIT HOLE AT MAD T PARTY: Beginning summer 2012, guests at Disney California Adventure may fall into the rabbit hole and land in the wild, whimsical world of Mad T Party. Inspired by the world of Tim Burton’s "Alice in Wonderland," the all-new nighttime family celebration will feature a live band, unique entertainment, fun-filled games and plenty of dancing. Familiar faces from the story will be re-imagined in new ways to immerse guests in a captivating world that’s also filled with signature foods, beverages and merchandise offerings... ENJOY A ‘PRACTICALLY PERFECT’ BITE AT JOLLY HOLIDAY BAKERY CAFE: Newly opened on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland, the Jolly Holiday Bakery Café offers a menu of sandwiches, salads, bakery items and espresso beverages. Inspired by the song, "Oh, it’s a Jolly Holiday with Mary…" from "Mary Poppins," the café has delightful whimsical touches from the film throughout the building and outdoor seating area. Among the delicious new tastes at Jolly Holiday Bakery Café are an Angus roast beef salad, a Caprese sandwich and quiche that will come in a variety of flavors. Fresh bakery items include a Matterhorn macaroon, flourless chocolate cake, fruit tarts and Mickey-shaped desserts. NEW MAGIC AT DISNEYLAND HOTEL: The Disneyland Hotel celebrates the completion of a two-year renovation in January, 2012, with significant upgrades and enhancements that have earned it a AAA Four Diamond rating. Guests are enjoying new room décor with modern amenities, an expanded courtyard and three pools, including themed waterslides at the Monorail Pool, a tribute to the early years of Disneyland park. Nostalgic new additions include Tangaroa Terrace, a casual dining restaurant, and Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, which takes its name from the familiar "head salesman" of the Disneyland Jungle Cruise. A magical Disney oasis, the Disneyland Hotel features 969 remodeled rooms, fine dining at Steakhouse 55, plus 120,000 square feet of convention and meeting space. MAGICAL SHOPPING, DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT IN DOWNTOWN DISNEY: The Downtown Disney District continues to be a popular destination for Disneyland Resort guests, offering a variety of music and outdoor entertainment throughout the year. This lively, colorful esplanade of innovative restaurants, shops and nightclubs is centrally located between the Disneyland Resort theme parks and hotels. Later this year, guests will enjoy even more space at a newly renovated La Brea Bakery Café. Also featured in the 300,000 square-foot District are more than 30 distinct venues including AMC® Theatres, Catal Restaurant, ESPN® Zone, House of Blues®, Rainforest Café®, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, Tortilla Jo’s, Build-a-Bear Workshop, Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria, and, of course, World of Disney. FALL 2012 WILL BRING RETURNING DISNEYLAND RESORT HOLIDAY TRADITIONS: Holidays are always a very special time at Disneyland Resort, and 2012 will be no exception. The Halloween season, beginning in September, will see spooky décor, Disney characters in Halloween costume, the separate-ticket "Mickey’s Halloween Party" and special Halloween attractions. The Christmas season begins in November with holiday fireworks, snow on Main Street, U.S.A., Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, a giant Christmas tree and more. (Source: Press Release)
Dateline Disney: January/February 2012 Sorcerers Invade the Magic Kingdom in Early 2012 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - In an all-new interactive experience, "Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom," Merlin the magician will recruit guests as apprentice sorcerers to undertake missions to subdue villains and ne’er do wells. Armed with magic spells in the form of special cards, guests must search for the magic symbols that lead them to animated villains’ hiding places. By casting different magical spell cards, players can do battle with Yzma, Kronk and other "baddies" hiding throughout the land. From fireballs to frantic frogs and cyclones, there are spells to bring down each and every villain, with a simple flick of the wrist. This immersive role-playing adventure will be included with park admission. Runners Set Their Sights New Features for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The ever popular Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA returns Jan. 5-8, 2012 with two new features - a relay option and a new medal. Runners in the 26.2 mile Disney Marathon can now join a buddy for the Disney Marathon Relay. Unlike other marathon relays, runners at Disney will each run 13.1 miles through Walt Disney World’s four theme parks. The first runner will travel through Epcot and Magic Kingdom, while the second runner goes through Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios before finishing at Epcot. Both runners receive official half-marathon times as well as a combined team time, plus the new Chip and Dale medal - the first new character medal for Disney Marathon Weekend since the Goofy medal was introduced in 2006. The Disney Marathon Relay will be run simultaneously with the Disney Marathon and share the same course. The Walt Disney World Half Marathon also will offer a new feature - a special edition Donald Duck medal to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the race. The Disney Marathon Weekend will include a variety of events, including the Disney Family 5k Fun Run (Jan. 6), Disney Kid’s Races (Jan. 6-7), and Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge (Jan. 7-8). There’s also Disney’s Health & Fitness Expo (Jan. 5-8) at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, which will feature the latest in running merchandise, equipment and products, plus health and fitness seminars by leading authorities such as renowned marathon trainer Jeff Galloway, the official training consultant for runDisney. For more information, go to www.rundisney.com. New Exotics Course to Feature High-Performance "Supercars" Ever imagine getting behind the wheel of your favorite dream car? Beginning around mid-January, Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt Disney World Resort will feature a brand-new adrenaline rush, the "Exotic Driving Experience." The Exotics Course at Walt Disney World Speedway, a new one-mile circuit custom-built for the attraction, will be home to a riding experience for guests in "supercars" by Ferrari, Lamborghini, Audi, and Porsche. Thrill-seekers can get behind the wheel of these epic vehicles or navigate the circuit with a professional driver. Reservations for 2012 can be made at www.exoticdriving.com. HGTV Seeks One Disney-Loving Family for Fantasy-Filled, Over-the-Top Makeover for the My Yard Goes Disney Series Finale New York, N.Y. - If your family dreams of a backyard makeover that is worthy of Disney inspired fun and fantasy and even bigger and better than last year’s My Yard Goes Disney creations, HGTV is looking for you. Between now and January 30, 2012 HGTV wants you to submit your compelling story, photos and video in a nationwide search for the perfect family to help create a fantasy-filled backyard inspired by Disney Parks. One family will be selected to transform their outdoor living space into their own year-round recreational resort. If you think you have a compelling story and want to be the family bringing the magic of Disney Parks to your backyard, visit www.hgtv.com/MyYardGoesDisney before January 30, 2012 to find out how to submit your story, photos and/or a video to apply for your chance to receive one of this year’s amazing outdoor spaces based upon favorite Disney Parks inspirations.The family selected for the makeover will be featured in the season finale of My Yard Goes Disney as one of the 11 Disney Parks-inspired makeovers in 2012. In addition, HGTV will take the magical inspiration inside as well in their special, My House Goes Disney, airing in March 2012. Royal Rooms Make Debut at Port Orleans Riverside LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - An enchanting new hotel offering fit for a prince or princess opens its regal doors at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside in spring 2012. Behind a special door is a hidden jewel, The Royal Guest Room, with 512 themed rooms where beds are trimmed with dazzling crystals and gold accents and "magical fireworks" swirl about. The new Royal Rooms immerse families in favorite Disney fairytales with fun and engaging features, playful artwork, plus richly appointed drapery and custom linens. Rooms sleep four with rates starting at $198. Call 407-W/DISNEY for reservations. Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend Celebrates Women’s Health, Active Lifestyle LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend brings women of all ages together to participate in a magical event designed just for them. The Disney Princesses are the inspiration for the weekend’s events and focuses on the attributes every princess possesses: commitment, courage, determination, fantasy, perseverance, and strength. The event will take place at Walt Disney World Resort on Feb. 24-26, 2012 and is set to celebrate the women who prove that anything is possible in life’s fairytale. The race starts just outside Epcot and runners make their way toward Cinderella Castle inside Magic Kingdom Park. After a run through the Magic Kingdom, they head back to Epcot along World Drive. After a trip past Spaceship Earth and out to World Showcase, runners will complete the course with a finish line crowd cheering them down the home stretch. Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend also will include the Disney’s Princess Half Marathon (Feb. 26, Epcot), Disney Royal Family 5k (Feb. 25, Epcot) and Disney Royal Family Kids’ Races (Feb. 25, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex). The Disney’s Fit for a Princess Expo runs Feb. 24-25 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. For more information, go to www.rundisney.com And coming soon… Disney Fantasy Takes Family Entertainment to New Heights New Main Stage Musical "Wishes" Debuts On the Disney Fantasy, entertainment is designed to charm and bedazzle the entire family. Guests delight to some of the most elaborate original musicals presented at sea, over-the-top deck parties and, bursting above it all, the largest fireworks spectacular aboard a cruise ship. A new ship means new main stage entertainment at the Walt Disney Theatre, and "Wishes" is a spectacular production debuting on the Disney Fantasy. This signature show is a 45-minute musical journey about three best friends who discover the secret to being a grown-up is staying connected to their inner child. An enchanting world with a cavalcade of Disney characters, full-scale production numbers and special effects bring excitement to the stage as the cast of "Wishes" performs original songs and classic Disney tunes with a contemporary twist. Notable moments include: In an over-the-top musical comedy number, the song "I’ve Got a Dream" from "Tangled" sets the scene with Rapunzel, Flynn Rider and a tavern full of hilarious thugs. In "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride," the stage fills with giant windsurfing sails, kites and surf boards, as performers ride a surfboards, flying atop a giant blue wave silk. King Louie and the Monkeys perform a high-energy swing band version of "I Wanna Be Like You" from the Jungle Book. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit www.disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888/DCL-2500 or contact their travel agent. The Muppets Debut on the Disney Fantasy The Muppets make their debut on Disney Cruise Line in a new adventure game aboard the Disney Fantasy, the new Disney ship setting sail in March 2012. Throughout the Disney Fantasy, guests will discover creative and whimsical technical innovations - whether it’s mealtime, playtime or bedtime. Among the highlights: the Muppets are coming! While playing "The Case of the Stolen Show," guests take an interactive adventure quest around the ship, uncovering clues via more than a dozen pieces of Enchanted Art and physical "evidence." The adventure begins with Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal and a cast of Muppets preparing to stage a big performance. But there’s a problem: Kermit’s banjo is missing, Fozzie’s squirting flower has vanished, Gonzo’s crash helmet has gone astray, Animal’s drum sticks have disappeared and the Swedish Chef can’t find his cleaver! All of the props for the big show have been stolen by a cunning thief (or more likely, another Muppet). Guided by a map and holding a unique game card in front of select pieces of Enchanted Art, guests unveil clues and find missing props. Elsewhere on the ship, guests may check a Muppets message board and find a Muppet-sized stateroom door to discover clues. Their mission is to solve the crime before it’s time to raise the curtain and light the lights on the Muppets’ big show. "The Case of the Stolen Show" is a self-paced adventure game designed for guests ages nine and older. It features several possible endings and multiple randomized events - so each time a guest plays, they have a different gaming experience. (Source: Press Release) To book a vacation, Affordable Disney members should log in and contact Beth, our travel agent.
Disneyland Celebrates Three Kings Day, Jan. 6-8, 2012 ANAHEIM, Calif. - For the first time, Disneyland Resort will observe Three Kings Day as part of the celebration of holidays. Three Kings Day activities will be held Jan. 6-8, 2012, at Zocalo Park in Disneyland park. The festivities add to all the holiday fun, including beautiful décor throughout the park, nightly snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A., and the special "it’s a small world" Holiday and Haunted Mansion Holiday attractions. Disneyland will celebrate Three Kings Day, also known as Día de los Reyes Magos, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 6-8, 2012, with special décor, food and entertainment that showcases this Latin American holiday tradition. Three Kings Day is celebrated in many Latin American countries as part of the Christmas story. It commemorates the day the three kings (the magi or "wise men") followed the star to Bethlehem and presented their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. The Three Kings Day celebration at Disneyland will be centered around Zocalo Park (Spanish for "Town Square") in Frontierland. Walt Disney envisioned Frontierland as a showcase of America’s Western and Mexican heritage and this celebration will continue that vision. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will appear in Fiesta costumes and other characters will join them: The Three Caballeros: Donald Duck, Jose Carioca and Panchito. Entertainment highlights include folklorico dance along with musical performances by the Grammy-winning Mariachi Divas. Bilingual activity hosts will join children in face-painting, coloring, crown decorating and other activities. Special food carts will appear in Zocalo Park for the occasion, serving Three Kings Day treats. The seasonal menu at Rancho del Zocalo restaurant includes tamales and Mexican hot chocolate. (Source: Press Release) |
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and You!’ at Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland Park
‘Tis the Season to be Spooky! Disneyland Resort Celebrates Halloween
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D23 Expo The Ultimate Disney Event For Fans And Families Returns
2012 Disneyland vacation packages have been announced
FUN FACTS: The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure
'The Little Mermaid' Attraction Opens June 3 in Disney California Adventure
Park
Star Tours and Little Mermaid Attractions Launch Soundsational Summer
at Disneyland Resort
Goofy’s Sky School, Restyled Shops and New Restaurants Will Complete
Transformation of Paradise Pier in Summer 2011
FUN FACTS: ‘Mickey’s Soundsational Parade’
Goofy's Sky School: Disney California Adventure set to reopen reworked
coaster
Disney announces new race: Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland
Disneyland Resort Celebrates Soundsational Summer with Premieres of
'Mickey’s Soundsational Parade' May 27, Star Tours and 'Little Mermaid'
Attractions June 3
Star Tours 2.0: New locations and characters revealed for 'Star Wars'
ride at Disneyland and Disney World
‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - Sneak Peek’ Coming
Soon to Disneyland Park
Disneyland Resort to Welcome Two New Shops to Downtown Disney
District
The Clam Shells Have Arrived at Disney California Adventure Park!
From Under the Sea to Galaxies Far, Far Away..… Opening Dates Are
Set For A Soundsational Summer at Disneyland Resort
Tangaroa Terrace, Trader Sam’s to Join Disneyland Hotel This
Spring
Things That Spin in the Night at Disney California Adventure Park
10 delicious "dishes of the moment" at Disneyland Resort
ElecTRONica at Disney California Adventure Park Extended Through Labor
Day
SeaWorld plans second - but tamer - Manta coaster for San Diego
Recipe for Tres Leches Cake from Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante at the
Disneyland Resort
LA’s All-Girl Dance Crew We Are Heroes Coming to ElecTRONica
Dancers, Kung Fu Performers Return For Happy Lunar New Year Festival at
Disneyland Park, Feb. 11-13 -
Great Reviews for ‘The Magic, The Memories and You’
Happy Lunar New Year Festival at Disneyland Park, Feb. 4-6 and
11-13
Monsters Cause Mayhem at Disney California Adventure Park
Character Fan Days Are a Big Hit With Guests at Disneyland Park
Introducing the Art of SHAG to Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise
Line
New Blue Sky Cellar Show Previews Little Mermaid and Unveils an "Animated"
Map
New Projection Show Turns "small world" Into a Big Canvas, for "The Magic,
The Memories and You!"
Exclusive First Look Behind the Scenes of The Little Mermaid - Ariel’s
Undersea Adventure
"Pixar Pals" Debuts at Disney California Adventure Park Beth, our travel agent, writes: "The 3 Disneyland hotels used to have a resort fee which was included in the packages, but tacked on as an extra charge to the room bill for room-only reservations. They’ve done away with the resort fee for 2011, but there is still a $15/nt parking fee which covers up to 2 cars."
Try the Tasty New Menu at the Village Haus
"Family Fun Weekends': A New Way to Celebrate Fiestas, Mardi Gras and
More, Jan. 14 Through March 6 Only
Disney parks expect crowds for New Year’s Eve
Virtual Tour of Walt Disney’s Apartment
Disney California Adventure extreme makeover to transform entrance
New Year’s Eve 2010 at Disneyland Resort
10 things to do at Disneyland Resort in rain
Plenty of Delicious Dining Options Offer Something for Every Guest at
Disneyland Resort
Guests Stay In The Middle Of The Magic At Disneyland Resort Hotels
Video: How to Make Disneyland's Holiday Tamales
Disney California Adventure: A peek into what the future may hold
Expansion Continues at Disney California Adventure Park
Disney contest gives away trip to Disneyland, copies of Epic
Mickey
Time-Lapse Video: Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle at Disneyland
Park
Highlights of Disneyland's "A Christmas Fantasy" parade
'Disney Channel Rocks' Debuts at Disney California Adventure Park
Disney chef’s top choices for healthier meals
It’s All About the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
New ‘World of Color’ Prix Fixe Menu for Lunch
Fairy Tale Suite at the Disneyland Hotel
The troubled dragon returns to Fantasmic!
'Disney Junior – Live on Stage!' Debuts at Disney Parks in
2011
Holiday Enchantment Sparkles at Disneyland Resort With Fireworks, Parade,
Snowfall
'TRON: Legacy' Light Cycle Arrives at ElecTRONica
What Are Your Favorite Things to Do at Disney California Adventure Park?
Have You Experienced the Napa Rose Vintner’s Table?
Disney cancels 2011 and 2012 California Food & Wine Festivals
Disney considering the development of an E-Ticket attraction themed to
Tron for Disneyland
Review: Mixmaster Mickey Mouse makes a mixed debut in Disney California
Adventure show
Disney parks set to temporarily close 10 rides
Holiday Enchantment Sparkles at Disneyland Resort with Fireworks, Parade,
Snowfall Beginning Nov. 12
‘Topping Out’ a Milestone in Cars Land Development And Disney
California Adventure Expansion
"it’s a small world" ride at Disneyland will will shut down temporarily
to get a makeover for the park’s holiday season
Video of the Disney Dance Crew at the Hollywood Backlot Stage in Disney
California Adventure park
Talking Mickey Mouse set to debut in Disney show
Oktoberfest 2010 at the Downtown Disneyland District
High School Musical show extends run at Disney park
Disney contest: Tons of Tron prizes, including trip to see ElecTRONica
in California
Duffy the Disney Bear now at DCA
Disney uses park to promote ‘Tron’ sequel
Catapult Back to 1982 at Flynn’s Arcade at ElecTRONica
Disney's 'Magic' ride: Theme park to star in film
Disneyland Décor Expert Shares Halloween Tips
Disneyland Resort Parking Tips
First Look: New Dance Parties at Mickey’s Halloween Party
A Train’s Life 2: Photos of the Disneyland Railroad at night
LASERMAN Coming Soon to ElecTRONica at Disney California Adventure
Park
A Peek Inside the Pirates of the Caribbean Suite at Disneyland
Hotel
New Nighttime Party at Disney California Adventure Park Immerses Guests
in the Digital World of ‘TRON: Legacy’
SeaWorld San Diego's Halloween Spooktacular Returns
Create Your Own Haunted Gingerbread House!
Disneyland Hotel redo will make this resort far easier to get around,
not so easy to forget
New Cavalcade Coming to Mickey’s Halloween Party
New Disneyland show replacing animation program
Disney set to demolish major features
Changes coming to Disneyland fireworks shows
"Disney’s Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular" is on hiatus for about
a month at Disney California Adventure during construction projects
First Look at ElecTRONica - Tron nighttime dance party at DCA
Disney removes broken dragon from show for now
Magical Mealtimes With Favorite Disney Characters
Napa Rose Fact Sheet
Disney set to close two rides for improvements
Disney-area hotel guests could pay highest fees
Self Service Stroller Rental Now at Disneyland Resort
Red Car Trolley to ply Disney California Adventure streets in 2012
Disney Glow Fest dance party extended through Labor Day
Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland Park now on sale
First Look: Concept Art Shows Rapunzel Meet-and-Greet Location at Disneyland
Park
Disney California Adventure to remove Maliboomer tower from
skyline
‘Tron: Legacy’ dance party set for Disney California Adventure
this fall
Disney California Adventure Park Expansion Continues with Goofy’s
Sky School and Cars Land
Cupcake Store coming to Downtown Disney
Good bye Star Tours; I will miss you
New crepes stand opens in Downtown Disney
Walt Disney Family Museum celebrates Disneyland's 55th anniversary - Part
I
Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival Celebrates Sixth Anniversary
with Six Weeks of Culinary Delights
Disney doubles Halloween party prices
Happy birthday, Disneyland - an overview of its history
Festivities set for Disneyland’s 55th anniversary
Disney's California Adventure brightens image with World of Color
attraction
Images of World of Color merchandise
Disney interpreters assigned to help deaf visitors
Disneyland's 'Star Tours' is closing and D23 members get the last
ride
Disneyland's ‘World of Color’ Goes Online and On Tour
A major Disney museum in Glendale? It may be the future for the company's
past
Feeling like Disneyland’s forgotten step-child - trying to see World
of Color without a FastPass
Glow Fest dance party livens up Disney California Adventure
Baby Changing Station Update
Disneyland to provide sign language interpreters
‘World of Color’- It's Delicious
A World of Ways to Enjoy 'World of Color'
A ‘World of Color’-ful Facts, Figures and History
‘World of Color’ a Milestone in Major Expansion at Disney California
Adventure Park
Fanciful Fountains Take Center Stage in Spectacular ‘World of
Color’ Show at Disney California Adventure Park
What Animates ‘World of Color’ at Disneyland Resort? Classic
and New Animation, With Beloved Characters
Music Enlivens the Magical Tales in ‘World of Color’
Revolutionary Technology Illuminates ‘World of Color’
What’s New & What’s Next at Disneyland Resort? ‘World
of Color’ Ignites the Night; Even More New Attractions, Events Planned
for 2011
‘World of Color’ Dazzles the Crowd at Star-Studded World Premiere
in Disney California Adventure Park
REVIEW: 'World of Color' at California Adventure is a 'new brand of night
magic' - scroll down for review and videos
Animators bring ‘World of Color’ show to life at Disney California
Adventure
Disneyland Hotel to Renovate Pool Area, Add New Dining Locations and Re-theme
Hotel Towers
Silly Symphony Swings Takes Guests on a ‘Sym-fun-ny’ Spin On
Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure Park
Disneyland Railroad engineers fire up the locomotives every morning -
video
Aerial view of the developing Carsland at Disney's California
Adventure
‘World of Color’ – Behind the H2O – Making the Fountains
Dance
First Look: New ‘World of Color’ Images at Disneyland CA
Baseball All-Star parade coming to Disneyland
'Blue Horizons’ Animal Stars Fact Sheet Seaworld San Diego
2010
SeaWorld's ‘Blue Horizons’ Show and Construction Fact
Sheet
Something New On The Horizon At Seaworld San Diego: New Dolphin Show Is
Theatrical Spectacular
Mickey Mouse talks to guests as Disneyland tests new interactive meet
and greets
After dark, the dirty work at Disneyland begins
Update about the corporate fire alarm Bob Iger recently pulled over his
World of Color concerns and what it all means for you in the coming
months
Disney turns on the hose to refill Rivers of America
Changes made at the Grizzly River Run at Disney's California
Adventure
More Toy-Full Than Ever! Disney•Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 3’
is Celebrated with New Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s California
Adventure Fun
The Date You’ve Been Waiting For: ‘World of Color’ Water
Spectacular Debuts June 11 at Disney’s California Adventure Park - video
preview
Saying Good-Bye (Again) to Disney's Electrical Parade
City pays big bucks to lure Disney-area water park
Celebrity chefs, tapas tastings join Disney festival
Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival Celebrates the ‘Art
of Flavor’ at Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Jungle Cruise is now a real jungle
SeaWorld San Diego Ready To ‘Spring Into Night’ Stay Late And
Enjoy All The Park Has To Offer
Disney opens new kiosks to buy park passes
Free tickets to Easter service and Jonas Bros.
Looking back on the creation of "Captain EO"
Two Downtown Disney stores close for rehab close for rehab
Screamscape is reporting that Disneyland California may add this fall
a new Halloween parade, bring back Ghost Galaxy, and include new games with
a Halloween motif at California Adventure's Toy Story Mania
D23’s (Official Community for Disney Fans) Steven Clark looks ahead
to 2011 and beyond
Songwriting brothers get window in Disneyland
GDLA: Take a look inside the Disney archives
D23 celebrates first anniversary at Disneyland on March 10 -- but no expo
this year
‘Captain EO’ Returns to Disneyland Park
Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival Celebrates the 'Art
of Flavor' at Disneyland Resort
Video of the construction of Disney's new spectacular nighttime water
show, "World of Color" - Cool!
Disney union agrees to mediate as fast starts
Disney’s working to raise Guest awareness of its "365" & "Pirate"
makeovers
A brief tour of the Walt Disney museum in San Francisco
Princess Tiana sings in New Orleans Square, joins royal court at
Disneyland
Private jewelry store in Disneyland set to close
Something New On The Horizon At Seaworld San Diego: New Dolphin Show Is
Theatrical Spectacular
Wine bar re-opens at Disney’s California Adventure
Innovative Entertainment Technology Drives ‘World of Color’
- the Next Milestone in Expansion of Disney’s California
Adventure
What to do at Disney parks in the rain
Beth, our travel agent, writes about Disneyland's Club 33: "In the last week or so, two people have mentioned Club 33 to me - one who actually got to dine there and another who will be having her wedding rehearsal dinner there next summer. It occurs to me that there are probably a lot of people who don’t even know what Club 33 is, so I thought I’d toss out this bit of trivia… The next time you’re in Disneyland, head over towards the Blue Bayou restaurant in New Orleans Square. Look for 33 Royal Street. While the door may look like any other, it’s one of the most difficult doors to get through you’ll ever come across. Well, actually, if you take the 'Footsteps' tour, you’ll get in - and even see the inside of the exquisite elevator - but that’s as far as you can go unless you know someone. A very important someone! The story goes that Walt really liked the private VIP clubs he came across while at the World’s Fair so he decided Disneyland should have one as well. Walt went all out on this project; the club is filled with fine antiques and pieces from famous movie sets. I hear the food is pretty amazing, too! And for the price, it ought to be. Dinner at the club will set you back about $75 per person, and that’s before tax and gratuity and without wine. The lunch buffet is rumored to be equally yummy and less pricey. Sadly, most of us will never know for sure because this is a super-exclusive club. Membership is limited to roughly 400 people, and my understanding is that they are no longer taking a waiting list. You’ll often see the wait time to join listed at about 14 years, but it seems that 3-4 years is more the norm. There are several types of membership. For us mere mortals, the individual membership is (I think) $7,500 to join and then $2,500 annually. This gets you and up to nine guests access to dining at the club as well as admission to the parks. (Members can come hang out at the club, but your guests MUST dine there in order to have the free park admission. Otherwise, you’ll be billed for their admission tickets.) Walt died before Club 33 ever opened, but I think he’d be pleased with the way it turned out. If you’re still curious, check out Wikipedia and/or Snopes for more details and additional links. And if you’re a member of Club 33, I’d be more than happy to join you for a meal ANY TIME!"
Anaheim Hills man plants Disney in his back yard - amazing!
Disney may distribute tickets for water show
Sully Safely 'Landed' at SeaWorld SanDiego
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Season
Captain EO Returns to Disneyland Resort
Classic Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln Returns to Disneyland, Utilizing
Advanced Technology to Present Lincoln’s Inspiring Words
Tiny decorations have a huge impact when it comes to the Christmastime
version of Disneyland’s Storybook Land Canal Boats
A la Carte: Disney's Frog Princess Recipes
Edgy Disney store opening in Downtown Disney
Employee choir sings at Disney’s Candlelight Procession
An exclusive look inside Disneyland’s Mr. Lincoln
Disneyland’s fresh candy canes return Friday
New shoe store coming to Downtown Disney
Michael Jackson’s ‘Captain EO’ Will Return to
Disneyland
Disneyland’s Christmas tree is up for the holidays
Disneyland Resort holiday season begins this week
Cinematical Uncovers the Secret Side of Disneyland
Disneyland switches fireworks shows
New show, characters coming to Disneyland
Disney Wants to Build Production Studio Outside LA
The Holiday Season Makes Spirits Brighter for Celebrations with Family
and Friends at Disneyland Resort
Disney recycles bay water in ‘visionary’ way
Hook's Point Restaurant becomes Disneyland’s only seafood
house
Postcard from Disneyland: Halloween
Disneyland's Space Mountain gets a Halloween makeover
Custom toy car shop opens in Downtown Disney
The Disney Gallery Reopens in a New Location; ‘Enchanting the
Classics’ is the Theme of the Inaugural Show in Former Bank of Main
Street
Museum charts the wonderful world of Disney
Inside Disneyland’s new Halloween fireworks show - watch the video
- that is one fun fireworks show!
Cars Land construction continues, Golden Vine Winery to close in
January
Customize Your Asian Rice Bowl! Guests Select Ingredients at New Lucky
Fortune Cookery in Disney’s California Adventure
Chilling Halloween Changes at Space Mountain, Spooky New Fireworks Plus
Favorite Halloween Traditions Create Fun for Everyone at Disneyland
Resort
Maleficent the Dragon Joins ‘Fantasmic!’
Maleficent Takes Center Stage In Fantasmic!
Disney hotel expansion means big bucks for city
Disneyland’s Main Street Magic Shop loses its magic
Disney’s summer season ending without dragon show
Will Disney Unveil Star Tours 2.0 at D23 Expo?
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to Offer a Glimpse ‘Behind the Magic’
at Disney’s D23 EXPO, Sept. 10-13
Disney parking lot set for third theme park site
Major makeovers coming to Disney hotels
‘The Princess and the Frog’ riverboat show coming to Disneyland,
Disney World
Little sleep for slumber party in the Haunted Mansion
Are you short? Disney’s got a job for you
Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion turns 40 years old
Sisters win sleepover at Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion
Downtown Disney launches paint-your-own-pottery kiosk
Eateries, store could go on Disney-area RV park site
Disneyland Hometown to Build Eco-Friendly Rail Station
Celebrity kids’ store opens in Downtown Disney
Disneyland's Club 33 Wait List Even Longer Than You Thought
New Web site explores park expansion:
DisneysCaliforniaAdventure.com
Blue Sky Cellar Unveils More Exciting New Magic Coming to Disney’s
California Adventure Park
Sept. Disney expo is ‘largest gathering of all things Disney,
ever’
First Look: World of Color water show at Disney’s California
Adventure
Disneyland unveils Halloween theme for Space Mountain, fireworks
show
O.C. chain caters to Disneyland night owls
ESPN Zone gets new screens, toilet TVs
Timon Parking Lot closes to make way for Cars Land
Disney Archives opens its doors: rare public glimpse of Disney
treasures
Disneyland Urged to Bring Back Michael Jackson's Captain EO
Landmark Disneyland Hotel to Undergo Significant Renovation
Disneyland dragon not ready for Fantasmic reboot
Disney stars, and the Electrical Parade, rock the parks
What’s Next at Disneyland Resort?
Flotsam and Jetsam eels to join Fantasmic cast at Disneyland
Flying Dumbo to star in new Disneyland fireworks show
Disney announces four-day fan expo set for fall
Downtown Disney lands 2 O.C. exclusive stores
Disneyland Resort Announces First-Ever LittleMissMatched Retail Store
at Downtown Disney District
Disneyland Resort Announces Kitson Kids Coming to Downtown Disney
District
D23 Expo, The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience, Comes To The Anaheim Convention
Center Sept. 10-13
Disney, tram-injured woman reach settlement
Fairy tale wedding marred by theft of photos
Food Network Star rocks Disneyland
Disneyland is a magical kingdom, even for grownups
Club 33: the best place to enjoy a mint julep at Disneyland
Napa Rose Manager Achieves Advanced Level Sommelier Status, Giving Napa
Rose a Record Five Sommeliers Now One Step from Title of Master
Disney bakery produces treats with less environmental impact
A brief history of the future of Star Tours 2.0 at Disneyland
Boutique is an expensive dream come true for aspiring princesses
Eden Espinosa Set to Sing New Disneyland Fireworks Spectacular 'MAGICAL'
Theme Song
Disneyland recycles old shows into Summer Nightastic
Disneyland Resort map - this one's interactive!
Plans unveiled for new Studio Disney 365 in Downtown Disney
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique: Magical Makeovers Reign As Young Princesses
(and Knights) Get The Royal Treatment At Disneyland Resort
Games of Boardwalk now open along Paradise Pier
Propane-fueled Disneyland shuttle bus explodes
Trip Report: Princess boutique opens
Family memories are worth the expense of Disneyland
9-story ‘four-star’ hotel to go up near Disneyland
‘People still vacation’ — Disney expects new time shares
to sell out fast
Disneyland guests play starring role in ‘Celebrate!’
parade
Disneyland Resort Restaurants Win 15 Awards At Southern California Restaurant
Writers Banquet
Re-Imagineering" Disney's California Adventure
"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.
Two Disneyland Resort Jungle Cruise Skippers 'Spiel' Their Way to Tokyo
Disney Resort
Disneyland Resort Implements Programs to Reduce Emissions
Fact meets fantasy in Disney 'Small World' remake
'Small World' renovation presents a big challenge
Disneyland costume designer dresses 300 Small World dolls
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.
Disneyland trains running on oil from chicken and fries
Boy badly hurt in 2000 Roger Rabbit accident dies
Four-wheeling at Disneyland - Disney loses lawsuit
Restaurant Review: Tortilla Joe’s
Celebrating 25 Years Of Holiday Magic, The Star-Studded Walt Disney World
Christmas Day Parade Airs On ABC December 25th
AfterWork: ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney
Disney’s pro candy cane rollers create confection perfection "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
The Merriest Of Holiday Celebrations Make Spirits Brighter Than Ever At
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Resort A Great Spot For Holiday Shopping, From Passes To Unique
Gift Items
High School Musical 3 live show debuts at Disney’s California
Adventure
Avoid Wandering Kids at Disneyland _ Plan Ahead
Disney will close three McDonald's kiosks September 2 at its California
resort. The three eateries at Walt Disney World Florida will remain open.
The earthquake caused no damage at Disneyland, Universal Studios,
Six Flags, San Diego Zoo, or Joshua Tree National Park. Amtrak tracks were
unaffected. 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."
Miley Cyrus celebrates her Sweet 16 with Disneyland concert and
bash
[Valerie Orleans] "has fond childhood memories of stagecoach robberies at
Knott's Berry Farm."
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."
"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."
"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."
"It’s the home of your dreams!! Innoventions dream home invites
guests to experience the future today."
"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."
"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."
For more details, see:
"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."
"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."
"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."
Disney's Food and Wine Festival teaches visitors how to pair beers
with food selections. "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."
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." |
"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.
"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.
The park is going to offer tours of Walt Disney's secret apartment
during Disney's 2008 Disney Dreams Giveaway.
For a review of the Steakhouse 55 restaurant in the Disneyland Hotel,
see:
"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." 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."
"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."
Using Walt Disney World tickets at Disneyland CA... Disneyland writes:
"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. |