Each year Disney Youth Programs has the privilege of hosting the Disney Jazz Celebration, a festival for middle and high school instrumental and vocal ensembles focusing on jazz education, artist interaction and featuring spectacular evening performances. For the past three years, this magical showcase of talent has been held at
Category: Disneyland
New Turnstiles Open at Disney California Adventure Park
There are even more changes coming for Disney California Adventure park over the next year – especially toward the front of the park. Now guests can see the first bit of this exciting makeover as Disney just unveiled the brand-new turnstiles that will welcome them each day. Inspired by the
Disneyland Celebrates 56 Years Today!
Today Disneyland celebrates its 56th anniversary on July 17. It’s a very special day for cast members as well as guests, and the resort has commemorated it over the years with a variety of slogans and salutes, with celebrations big and small. Here’s a brief look back: 1965: “Tencennial Re-Dedication
Disney Storytelling Event at the D23 Expo will Include a Special Announcement
A strong commitment to corporate citizenship is as much a part of The Walt Disney Company’s heritage as the family entertainment that has delighted and captivated audiences for decades. Disney opens a new chapter in that level of commitment at the D23 Expo on Friday, August 19, 2011 in the
U.S. Coast Guard Band to Perform at Disneyland Resort on July 14
On July 14, the U.S. Coast Guard Band will perform at 4 p.m. on the Palisades Stage in Disney California Adventure park. They are the premiere band representing the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security. The 55-member ensemble has performed at some of the most prestigious venues
Goofy’s Sky School Complete Transformation of Paradise Pier
Guests will enjoy wild, hilarious flying lessons beginning July 1 at Goofy’s Sky School, one of several new attractions and restaurants opening in Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure park. Along with the debut of The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, these new experiences will complete the transformation of
Disney Character News and Rumors for July 2011
Walt Disney World Phineas and Ferb are now appearing daily in Disney’s Hollywood Studios After a short break Lightening McQueen and Mater are meeting again daily at DHS with a new look for Cars 2 Also staying in DHS, Winnie the Pooh has replaced Lotso in the Art of Animation
Photos: The Little Mermaid Dark Ride Preview
The new Little Mermaid dark ride opened up at California Adventure on June 3, with soft opens beforehand as well as annual passholder previews. I was able to check out the soft opening preview and snapped a few pictures for you. Check them out below.
‘Phineas and Ferb’ Merchandise Coming to Disney Parks
I have good news for those who have been looking for Phineas and Ferb merchandise; there are several new “Phineas and Ferb” items arriving at Disney Parks in the coming months. The good news comes from Rachel Phelps, product developer and softlines champion for “Phineas and Ferb.” “’Phineas and Ferb’
New Audio Description Technology Describes Outdoor Locations for Disneyland Park Guests with Visual Disabilities
Since November 2009, Disneyland Resort guests with visual disabilities have had access to an audio description service available on Disney’s Handheld Device that describes visual elements of more than 20 attractions at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks – more fully immersing them into our attractions and storytelling. Today, we
Review: Mickey’s Soundsational Parade is a Blast!
Mickey’s Soundsational Parade, with a surprise soft opening on May 26, officially debuted on Friday, May 27. I don’t want to be too talky-talky. I’ll let the photos do all the talking. I absolutely loved the parade floats and the costumes! I can’t wait to see it again soon.
My Perfect Disney Day: Disneyland food highlights!
Disneyland is the perfect place to be to catch all the favorites in one day- and park hopping is a cinch! You just walk across to the gates of California Adventure and your set! I started out doing my My Perfect Disney Day by doing a ride plan, but thought
Doorway To…?
Disney Parks Blog has posted a fun video challenge in the “Doorways of Our World at Disney Parks” Disney is all about the details and that includes door handles and even trash cans!Watch the doorway video and see how many door handles you can identify. What’s your favorite Disney detail?
Disney Writing Movie Based on Disneyland’s Matterhorn Ride
This article comes to us from The Hollywood Reporter: Disney is developing an adventure movie project inspired by the Matterhorn ride and has set Jason Dean Hall to pen the script. Justin Springer (Tron Legacy, Prom) is producing the project, which has a working title of The Hill. The Matterhorn,
