Family Fun Weekend Recap: Fiesta Weekend

Disneyland introduced their all new Family Fun Weekends, starting January 14 and continuing on through March 6. The festivities can be found at the Big Thunder Ranch festival arena. (I’m glad it’s back there because then I get to pass the goats on the way. I love the goats.) The

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Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule February 2011

Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available here. Current Grizzly River Run (DCA) closed through 1/22/11 for refurbishment. Honey I Shrunk the Audience (Disneyland) closed through 1/28/11 due to the temporary return of Captain EO. Mulholland Madness

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Blue Sky Cellar Update Showcases Upcoming Little Mermaid Attraction

The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure becomes the newest star in the 2011 update of Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar, the place where Disney California Adventure park guests find an exclusive preview of what is new and what is coming next for the expansion of the Disneyland Resort.

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Disney Pin Trading: Rules and Etiquette for Enjoying the Experience

I started trading pins at Walt Disney World, and then at Disneyland, a few years ago as an excuse to talk to Disney Cast Members and other guests. Because I’m not much of a shopper while visiting Disney theme parks, I also liked the idea of collecting small (thus portable)

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The Magic, The Memories and You! Projection Show Conjures Vacation Memories at Disneyland

Starting tonight, the façade of “it’s a small world” in Disneyland park is being transformed each night into a breathtaking display of moving, ever-changing photography, video, animation and music as Disneyland celebrates guests’ memories with an innovative new show – “The Magic, The Memories and You!” Guests of all ages

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California Adventure Letters – Where Are They Now?

Being on Twitter pays off. I was just recently sifting through posts that I missed from today and I saw a tweet from @DisneylandLive. They had rewtweeted a post/photo from Twitter user @artimus.  Looks like the letters are in temporary storage! Take a look. Related articles California Adventure Letters Behind

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First Look: The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure

Walt Disney Imagineering has turned its sights to the next highly-anticipated opening: The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, coming soon in 2011. In this video, Imagineer Lisa Girolami takes you behind the curtain (or under the waves) to give you a first look at Ariel’s world. From the drawing

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Disneyland 2011 Half Marathon Weekend

Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend September 2-4, 2011 Registration will be open for the 2011 Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend on January 3, 2011. Chase your dreams at the Happiest Race on Earth for the 2011 Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend on September 2-4, 2011. Imagination is your destination on this 13.1-mile course

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Disney Junior – Live on Stage! Set for Spring Debut at Walt Disney World Resort

As Disney Channel prepares to launch a new multiplatform brand, Disney Junior, in February, both Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s California Adventure are set to debut the new “Disney Junior – Live on Stage!” attraction in March. It’s a prime example of Disney putting synergy in motion across its various

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California Adventure Letters Being Removed Today

Today marks the day where Disney construction workers have begun removing the iconic letters from the entrance area of California Adventure. As seen in the photo above, taken by Kevin Hilgeman, the crew wasted no time and removal equipment arrived around midnight. As mentioned in earlier posts, the letters may

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Disney’s California Adventure Letters Depart Tuesday

The letters adorning the outside of California Adventure will be removed starting Tuesday, meaning today (Monday) is the final day to get last-minute pictures with them. I’ll miss them, but I mentioned in an earlier post that Al Lutz had confirmed that the letters might be used in another part

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