Ears To You, Disneyland
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"Who's the leader of the club that's made for you and me ...."
That song hasn't left my head since Monday morning when, for a moment, I was a Disney Mouseketeer; honorary member of the Mickey Mouse Club.
Monday marked the 50th anniversary of the debut of the original Mickey Mouse Club on Oct. 3, 1955, and Disneyland rolled out the red carpet - well, actually it was the black carpet in the shape ...
Earthquake At Disneyland: What Happens After The Ground Shakes At The Happiest Place On Earth
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Disneyland rides shut down until all the attractions are checked
Whenever there is an earthquake at the Happiest Place on Earth there is anything but chaos. Even after the 7.1 today that was felt all the way at the Mouse House, precautions are put in place. The Walt Disney Corporation takes the safety of the guests very seriously and without a doubt has a plan in place to help their guests be safe and ...
Eating Gluten-Free At Disneyland
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I was born at a hospital about 20 minutes away from Disneyland and grew up with relatives who loved to give yearly passes to Disneyland as gifts. You could say that a love of Disneyland started early, as some of my fondest memories are of going to Disneyland with my family. I wanted to share some of those experiences with my children, too.
During my husband's Christmas break, we decided to do a ...
Eating In Disneyland Food Allergies To Favorite Spots
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So we established in the past two articles that I love Disneyland. Hearing my daughter giggle uncontrollably in the presence of princesses has brought so much joy and rest to our vacations, I just couldn't imagine a better place to take her.
Another thing that makes my life rich is food. I believe food is meant to be enjoyed with every possible sense.
The smell, taste, textures and the sights of ...
Eating My Way Through Disneyland Food Reporters Reveal Disney Diet Lessons
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In less than two months, restaurant critic Brad A. Johnson and I embarked on a gastronomical journey through Disneyland Resort that, at times, was both gut-wrenching and palate-pleasing.
It was a plum assignment. We bought annual passes - before the prices went up! - and spent most workdays doing what we love to do: eat and evaluate.
To review 70 restaurants in six weeks, we decided to divide and ...
Eden Espinosa Set To Sing New Disneyland Fireworks Spectacular Magical Theme Song
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Magical is a new Disney fireworks spectacular created especially to celebrate Summer Nightastic! at Disneyland. Powerhouse vocalist Eden Espinosa, a longtime signer at Disneyland who starred in the Broadway production of BKLYN and also played Elphaba in Wicked, sings Magical's theme song as well as classic Disney tunes like "Baby Mine." Other songs included in this extravaganza include "Second Star to the ...
Eggstravaganza Returns to Disneyland
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VISITORS TO DISNEYLAND RESORT... are well-practiced in the art of searching. They search for the stand selling popcorn, or churros, because they can't begin their day without their go-to treat. They search for the sign that reveals the wait time in front of a popular ride. And, of course, they always have their peepers peeled for the famous Hidden Mickeys, which can show up in the ironwork of a fence or a ...
Elderly Guest Pushed Over Trampled As Tensions Grow
Disneyland Resort AKA The Happiest Place On Earth has been entertaining Guests from all over the world ever since its grand opening in 1955. Now, over 60 years on, the Disney vacation destination has welcomed plenty of new additions like Marvel 's Avengers Campus and Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge.
The most recent development at the Disney Resort came in the form of the divisive Disney Genie, ...
Electrical Light Magical Nights
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The evening air is hushed. The aura of anticipation is everywhere. Then, into the summer darkness come the lights Blues, yellows, reds and greens -- all cheer up the charcoal sky and enable Mickey Mouse, Cinderella, Alice, Dumbo, and a host of other friends to sparkle their way through the night.
Imagine, if you will, the B1ue Fairy from "Pinocchio" in a towering gown of azure lights. Picture Alice ...
Electronics At Disneyland
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More than 11 million people who have already visited Disneyland in Anaheim, California may never be aware of it, but their enjoyment is greatly enhanced by more than 500 varied pieces of tape, amplifier, microphone, speaker, and projector equipment.
Throughout the park's 60 acres, the electronics equipment is utilized for a variety of special effects and as a constant accompaniment to each ...
Electrosynthomagnetic Sounds And Sparkling Lights
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It is dark. Crowds line the streets in anticipation; some have put down blankets and saved their places for over an hour. Finally, an announcement is made: "Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, Disney proudly presents our spectacular festival pageant of nighttime magic and imagination in thousands of sparkling lights and electrosynthomagnetic musical sounds - Disney's Electrical Parade!"
Those who ...
Elephant Returns To Disney's Jungle Cruise
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The most-feared animal in Disneyland's jungle has reclaimed her throne inside the Jungle Cruise.
The female African bull elephant, affectionately called "Mother-in-Law" by employees, re-emerged on the banks of the ride's Nile River earlier this month after a four-month absence for refurbishment and cleaning.
In June, the figure, which weighs more than a ton, was airlifted out of the Jungle ...
Elrod Rises At Disney Parks
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Thomas R. Elrod, the key figure behind the "I'm going to Disney World" celebrity advertising, has moved up to the new post of president-marketing and entertainment at Walt Disney attractions.
He previously was senior VP- marketing at the unit, Walt Disney Co.'s theme park operation.
Mr. Elrod, 44, adds responsibility for all Disney theme park entertainment offerings other than the park attractions, ...
Embracing The Disney Princess Craze
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I had the joyful -- and exhausting -- experience last week of taking my two young daughters (ages 2- and 3-years-old) to Disneyland. We spent nine hours at the Magic Kingdom, about seven of those hours dedicated to princess-related activities.
Walking around the streets of Disney, I found myself in an odd juxtaposition between intoxication with the sparkles, jewels and tiaras on the one hand, and ...
Employee Choir Sings At Disney's Candlelight Procession
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The annual Candlelight Procession at Disneyland features many traditions. One of those: The employee choir has been part of the event for 25 years.
"The cast choir started as a small group of cast members who sang and wanted to participate," said Kathy Rossi, a long-time member.
Now the choir - with more than 200 members from the Disneyland Resort, the corporate offices in Burbank, Walt Disney ...
Employee Previews Offer First Look Inside Soon To Reopen Park
It only seems appropriate that the first visitors to step foot inside Disneyland and Disney California Adventure after the coronavirus closures that shuttered the Anaheim theme parks for more than a year would be some of its 15,000 cast members, Disney parlance for employees.
“It was honestly so great to spend a full day back at Disneyland after well over a year,” wrote on Twitter. “It 's a ...
Employees Laughed At Struggling Disabled Guest Before Deadly Fall Lawsuit Alleges
Disneyland employees laughed at the struggles of a disabled woman rather than help her out of a Jungle Cruise boat before she suffered a fall that ultimately led to her death, a lawsuit alleges.
A wrongful death lawsuit against Disneyland, alleging that a 66-year-old Ventura County woman fell while getting out of a Jungle Cruise boat and died five months later due to complications from her ...
Employees Volunteer To Keep Disney's Candlelight Sounding Great
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If you look closely at the "Living Christmas Tree" that is the centerpiece of Disneyland's Candlelight Ceremony, you might recognize some of the singers as someone who might have been your Jungle Cruise skipper. That's because the tree is made up entirely of members of the Disney Employee Choir, and has been so since 1982.
"In September, when we start practicing, I get into the Christmas spirit and ...
Employees Wade Into Pirates Of The Caribbean Waters To Evacuate Stranded Riders
Riders stuck on the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction were evacuated by Disneyland employees wearing fisherman-style rubber waders who walked through murky waters and pushed stranded boats to “land” so visitors could escape the swashbuckling cruise cut short.
The Pirates of the Caribbean water ride at Disneyland broke down for approximately 90 minutes around 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31, ...
Enchanted Tiki Room Artifacts Fetch Ludicrous Prices At Auction
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The exploits of Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic are beloved by many tiki nerds, but for thousands of devotees, the tiki journey began at Disneyland's legendary Enchanted Tiki Room. If there is any doubt about the restaurant's appeal, just take a look at the insane prices the tiki memorabilia
Jose, one of the original 1963 animatronic "tiki birds" fetched $375,000 from an undisclosed buyer. Voiced ...
Enhanced Big Thunder Mountain Ride Adds Thrills To Disneyland Favorite
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PERSPECTIVE
My youngest son's first roller coaster was Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. He had just turned four, proudly towered an inch or so over the 40-inch minimum, and jumped on with a wide smile. He loved it - as much for the excitement of the ride itself as for the realization that he had now passed an initiation of sorts, from toddler-hood to full-blown boyhood.
While he may ...
Environmental Group Files Suit Against The Happiest Place On Earth
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Minnie's House, the Haunted Mansion and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride are all attractions families may want to avoid during their next Disneyland adventure, according to an environmental group alleging the California theme park is riddled with attractions that can expose children to potentially dangerous levels of lead.
The Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation filed an injunction Tuesday to require the park ...
EPA Honors Disneyland For Reducing Waste
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Walking around Disneyland's Circle D Corral ranch, Jared Blumenfeld was in awe.
A regional administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, Blumenfeld went inside the behind-the-scenes barn where Disney houses animals including horses, bent down to inspect a container, and with his right hand fished out clumps of stringy hair.
A Disney employee told the U.S. official that after every ...
Esky
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It's a truth we held to be self-evident, at least until we discovered three ways of looking at Christy Turlington.
We know we live in a rapidly fragmenting reality, a pomo oxymo world in which the president of our great land can be both a Democrat and a Republican, a great feminitarian and an opportunistic wiener waggler; in which boxing can be both a sweet science and salty-snack time; in which Marky ...
Estate Jewelry Store Closing In Disneyland
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A private jewelry store inside Disneyland, where visitors often buy engagement rings, is scheduled close because of the poor economy.
The Jewel of Orleans has operated inside the theme park in New Orleans Square for about 12 years. But the recession has cut into business so much that the store plans to close as of April 15, said Lucretia Jacobs, whose family owns the shop.
"It's been a tough ...
Eustace Lycett, 91; Oscar-Winning Special Effects Expert For Disney
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When Eustace Lycett was studying mechanical engineering at Caltech in Pasadena in the 1930s, he figured he'd wind up in the oil or aircraft industries when he graduated. He never considered a career in the movies.
But three days after graduating in 1937, he went to work in the engineering department at the Walt Disney studio on Los Angeles' Hyperion Avenue, where he worked on the studio's new ...
Evaluating The Whimsical Charm Of Mickeys Toontown
Nestled within the enchanting realm of Disneyland in Anaheim, California, lies a whimsical haven that transports visitors to a world of timeless charm and laughter - Mickey's Toontown.
This vibrant and lively district is a celebration of classic cartoon aesthetics, where the magic of animation comes to life, and beloved characters find their homes. As you step into this fantastical ...
Even Bigger: Halloween Grows At Disneyland
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OUT-SIZED OCTOBER: Back in the day -- so, lo about the 1960s and '70s, give or take -- you couldn't top summer for Disneyland's busiest season. Grad nights and date nights and concerts and special events filled out the warm weather months, and those oh-so-popular overnights, too (those still come up, when the park stays open for 24 hours, as it did just before Memorial Day Weekend). But other seasons grew ...
Even Disneyland Cast Members Will Have Trouble Getting Into Star Wars Galaxys Edge When It Opens
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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is going to be the hottest ticket Disneyland has ever seen when it opens next month. Simply getting into the land is going to require guests make a reservation for the first three weeks. Those who book rooms at Disneyland Resort hotels during the reservation period will receive a reservation automatically.
Once that period is over things may get even more crowded as everybody ...
Even Seasoned Pros Are Doing Disneyland Wrong Right Now
Whether you 're a first-time visitor or a local who used to visit the parks every week, the Disneyland experience has changed tremendously in 2021. Advice that was once sound no longer applies, and many old rules of thumb to maximize your experience at the park have gone out the window.
I feel like my Disneyland strategy is pretty fine-tuned - I rarely wait more than 15 minutes for a ride and ...
Events And Attractions Coming In 2020
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Walt Disney famously said that Disneyland would never be finished as long as there was imagination. Clearly, there has been no lack of imagination, as the California theme park, and the many Disney Parks that followed it, have continued to update and change over time. This means that even if you visit a place like Disneyland Resort every year, there will almost always be something new to see or do. 2020 ...
