Interesting news comes to us from LA Times Disneyland will shutter the popular “Star Tours” attraction this month to make way for a major overhaul of the Reagan-era ride — but D23 members will be given one last, special opportunity to say goodbye to the vintage “Star Wars” adventure. On July 14, members
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The Fortune Teller on Main Street, U.S.A
A quarter may not get you much these days, but on Main Street, U.S.A., in Disneyland park, for 25 cents you can take home a unique piece of nostalgia – your very own fortune from Esmeralda. Many of our guests have been coming here for years to see what Esmeralda
Disney’s Sorcerers Apprentice – Sorcerers Wanted Sweepstakes
Enter the Sorcerers Wanted Sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to Southern California for a behind the scenes at how the magic happens, including a visit to Disneyland to become an Imagineer Apprentice. Click the picture above to enter.
Great Wolf Lodge planned near Disneyland
Great Wolf Resorts Inc. of Madison, Wisc., has signed an agreement with a real estate company that plans to develop a Great Wolf Lodge indoor water park resort in Garden Grove, less than two miles from Disneyland. The 600-suite resort will be developed by McWhinney, of Loveland, Colo., and will
Radiator Springs Racers is ‘On Track’ to Star at Disney’s Cars Land
Great news from Disney Parks Blog! “Cars” is one of my all-time favorite films from Pixar and that’s why I’m so excited to give you a peek at the vehicle testing for Radiator Springs Racers. This thrilling new attraction is set to open in 2012 with the debut of Cars
The Happiest Hotel on Earth Tour at Disneyland Hotel
If you have a passion for Disney history, then you will definitely want to take the “The Happiest Hotel on Earth” Tour at the Disneyland Hotel. Did you know that the Dreams Tower (formally named the Sierra Tower) was Orange County’s first high-rise when it opened in 1960? Or that
Kobe visits Disneyland to celebrate Lakers Win
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant celebrated his team’s World Championship at the Disneyland Resort yesterday, and he was joined by none other than Goofy himself, who, thanks to his hat, appears to have a height advantage on the NBA Finals MVP. Kobe was spending the day with his family
Disneyland Hotel Donates 250 Koi to Huntington Gardens in Preparation of Renovations
Disney Parks Blog recently announced that the Disneyland Hotel is undergoing some exciting changes! As they prepare for the renovations to the pool and courtyard area, we’re happy to share that they found a great new home for the koi fish that resided in the Koi Pond at the Disneyland
Disney Institute Expands Program Offerings at Disneyland Resort
Disney Institute announced today that it is adding a new slate of programs at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. The new programs, which will premiere in July, will focus on a specific topic each day, and are available for individual registration or groups of up to 10 people. “These
What Do You Think is the Biggest Thing That Happened in 1976 – 1980?
This weekly series comes to us from the Disney Parks Blog: Talk about time flying! We are just flying through these half decades. In this week’s countdown to the 55th anniversary, we’re looking at 1976 to 1980. By just glancing at the title of this post, you can tell it
Refurb/Closure Schedule for Disneyland June 2010
Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at http://www.disneyland.com Current Tomorrowland Terrace (Disneyland) closed through 7/2/10 for refurbishment. Jedi Training Academy will continue to be offered while the restaurant is closed. Tower of Terror (DCA) – The
The “Adventures Continue” for the Jedi in All of Us
In case you missed this news last week from Disney Parks Blog the give us huge update on the re-imagining of Star Tours: The “Adventures Continue” for the Jedi in All of Us – Kathy Rogers, Senior Show Producer at Walt Disney Imagineering, gave a huge update on the reimagining
Disneyland Ticket Deal Offers Taste of Southern California
News of the awesome deal comes to us from the California Source: Looking to take a trip to Southern California soon? If you’re like most vacationers, you’ll be spending some time at The Disneyland Resort, but you’ll also be visiting some of California’s other gems. In the last decade, Disney
Coming to Disneyland: The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure
Here is one of the models from the “Under the Sea” scene for the new attraction. The Little Mermaid attraction, set to debut in 2011, will give new meaning to the phrase “immersive Disney attraction” by taking guests “under the sea” to experience magnificent scenes and magical songs from the
