Giving is our Way at Disney – a Poem

To the tune of “Winter Wonderland” Community called, we were listening, At the ready, our smiles a glistening Bringing holiday cheer, And donating all year, Giving is our way at Disneyland. We gave away – record donations To charities, and foundations $13 million was contributed, in So Cal it was

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D23 Members Save at Retailers and Attractions Including Brookstone, THQ, SuperShuttle and More

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has unveiled a host of brand-new offers that bring fantastic value to all of its members. Whether it’s experiencing popular tourist destinations, preparing for a trip to a Disney Park, shopping at major online retailers or enjoying a cool Hawaiian treat, the new special

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Disneyland Resort Releases 2010 Community Report

When Walt Disney created Disneyland in 1955, he also created a culture of giving. Today, the Disneyland Resort continues to be dedicated to making a positive impact on Southern California. This video highlights efforts conveyed in the 2010 Disneyland Resort Community Report released this month, and provides a glimpse into

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Disneyland Resort Generates $4.7 Billion in Economic Impact

For 56 years, the Disneyland Resort has been an economic engine for Southern California – contributing billions of dollars in support to the local economy, millions of dollars in taxes and thousands of jobs. Despite the recent economic downturn, an independent study conducted in 2009 concluded that the Resort generates

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Discounts for Southern California Residents on the Disney Cruise Line!

Southern California residents save 25% on standard rates for 7-Night Mexican Riviera cruises on the Disney Wonder. Three sail dates remain: November 6, 2011 November 27, 2011 December 11, 2011 Terms and Conditions: This offer is only available to Southern California residents within zipcodes 90000-93599. Offer applies to stateroom categories

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Disney Parks Ticketing Increase

Bad news on the horizon from Disney Parks Blog: We wanted to let you know that ticket prices are increasing at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. The new prices go into effect on June 12, but today we’re sharing an early look at pricing details as well as

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Disneyland Planning for Disney World veterans

When I first started planning my upcoming California trip, I expected myself to be completely overwhelmed.  Not only did I pick up the Imagineering Field Guide to Disneyland but also the  Disneyland Passporter, newest Birnbaum guide, as well as Fodor’s Los Angeles with Disneyland & Orange County, Knopf Maguide to L.A, and

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Sneak Peek of 2011 Disney Star Wars Pins

Fans who know where to look may have caught a couple recent updates from Disney regarding some exclusive Star Wars pins and pin sets coming soon to Disneyland Resort in Southern California — a Star Tours launch pin from Disneyland Park as well as several Star Wars pin exclusives and

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Disneyland Resort to Welcome Two New Shops to Downtown Disney District

Disneyland Resort today announced two new retail stores coming to Downtown Disney this spring – Sanuk, a footwear shop and BLINK, a denim apparel store. “We look forward to welcoming both Sanuk and BLINK to Downtown Disney,” said Tony Bruno, vice president, Disneyland Resort hotels and Downtown Disney. “Both locations

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That Dreaded E-mail

I recently  got that e-mail. You know, that one. “It’s time to renew!”  Ugh. I hate getting that e-mail every year. It’s that reminder that I have to make sure that I remember to renew my pass during the busy time that is the beginning of the spring semester at

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Seeing the Good and Bad Sides of the SoCal Ticket Increase

Let’s face it, no one likes it when theme parks raise their ticket prices. Disneyland recently announced that the prices of the SoCal ticket deal has been raised from $72 to $99. While many people will be up in arms about this price hike, I think we need to sit

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Disney hikes the price of SoCal ticket deal

This article comes to us from Sarah Tully at the OC Register. Disney hiked the price of its annual two-day ticket deal for Southern California residents — a promotion that begins Sunday. Southern California residents can pay $99 for two days at Disneyland Resort parks — Disneyland and Disney California

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Disney World reports flat attendance

Image via Wikipedia This article comes to us from Jason Garcia at the Orlando Sentinel. Attendance at Walt Disney World remained largely unchanged this summer, Disney disclosed Friday, even as overall tourist traffic into Orlando began climbing with the opening of Universal Orlando‘s Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Disney said

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Disney Store Celebrates Grand Opening of Newly Designed Stores

Disney Store celebrated the opening of two newly designed stores in Southern California bringing the total to four stores boasting the new design concept in Southern California. The new Disney Store locations opening in San Diego’s Fashion Valley Mall on September 14 and The Shops at Mission Viejo in Mission

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