Changes Coming Soon To Disneyland Park
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There are two nightly opportunities to view the "Paint the Night" electrical parade: once as it slowly winds its way through Disneyland Park to where it concludes shortly beyond Disneyland City Hall, and then again as it returns after "Disneyland Forever."
A great way to be in a good position to see and take photos of both the parade and the fireworks show begins by making your way to Main Street, ...
Changes Coming To Disneyland Fireworks Shows
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Visitors will get a last chance this weekend to watch Disneyland's summer fireworks show, which will be followed by two other shows in the coming weeks.
The show, called "Magical," won't be back until at least next summer, said Michele Himmelberg, a Disneyland Resort spokeswoman. However, no announcements have been made about entertainment for the 2011 summer season.
"Magical" is schedule for ...
Changes To Make Splash Mountain Less Problematic Are Not Coming Soon
Disney made huge headlines last year when the company announced it would remake Splash Mountain at Disneyland and Walt Disney World to remove its “Song of the South” inspiration and replace it with a “Princess and the Frog” theme. More than a year later - a year that has seen another ride remove its racist depictions - and parkgoers are still riding an attraction rooted in a movie that then-CEO Bob Iger ...
Chaperons Pick Up Student Left Behind At Disneyland
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Two chaperons from Canyon Springs High School needed to rent a car in Barstow, Calif., to pick up an 18-year-old female student who was left behind at Disneyland on Friday.
Clark County School District officials will be looking into the incident to make sure protocol was followed, but Kelly Bucharie, a district administrator responsible for the school, attributed much of the confusion to Grad Night, ...
Charles Coburn Topiary Designer Dies
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Charles Coburn, a California horticulturist who created topiary works for Disneyland and for movie stars, has died at 62.
Coburn suffered from cancer, the Los Angeles Times reported. His wife and partner, Jennifer Coburn, said that he died Jan. 25 at their home in Elfin Forest.
The couple operated Coburn Topiary and Garden Art in San Diego County.
Coburn began his career as a gardener at the ...
Charles Phoenix's Retro Disneyland Slide Show Plays Crown Plaza Hotel Anaheim
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With his infectious enthusiasm and keen eye for detail, Charles Phoenix celebrates the 55th Anniversary of the Magic Kingdom's grand opening with his Retro Disneyland Slide Show. One performance only takes place at the Crown Plaza Hotel Anaheim Resort in Garden Grove on Saturday morning, July 17 at 10 a.m.
Charles shows ands tells the back story of long-gone attractions including the Phantom Boats, ...
Charlie Ridgway's Long And Winding Road To Becoming A Disney Legend
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The Walt Disney Company and newspapers would seem to have little in common ... except for the fact that so many key people who have either worked for or are currently in Disney's employ got their starts in the print media.
It started, of course, with Walt Disney himself, who famously delivered newspapers in Missouri after his father Elias bought a route. Walt rose before sunrise each morning to ...
Cheap Disneyland Kids Meal That's Not Nasty
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When my kids were little, we had annual passes to Disneyland and went frequently, always taking a break to eat a hot meal when they started to fade and get crabby.
I can't say I was impressed with the gustatory selections there, especially since my kids never wanted anything healthy, preferring pizza or burgers and fries.
The few restaurants there that served healthier fare seemed more expensive ...
Cheap Eats Where To Score 10 Dollars And Under Bites
Some things just go together, like Mickey Mouse and Walt Disney. But cheap eats and Disneyland? You must be thinking: You've got to be kidding me.
Many people plan their visits to Disneyland around a ride on Space Mountain or a hug from Minnie Mouse. While those are great, I typically crave a different type of thrill. You may not believe it, but Disneyland restaurants (over 100 in total) are ...
Chevron and Disneyland Unveil Redesigned Autopia
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Disneyland and Chevron today unveiled a remodeled Autopia featuring restyled cars and roadways with interactive surprises, visual puns, unexpected road hazards and humorous billboards.
The new attraction, which officially opens to the public tomorrow, combines the Fantasyland Autopia and Tomorrowland Autopia roadways into a single attraction with access through a new boarding area in Tomorrowland.
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Chilling Halloween Changes At Space Mountain, Spooky New Fireworks Plus Favorite Halloween Traditions
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Halloween Time Returns Sept. 25 as Mickey and Pals and Disney Villains Transform Parks for the Season
Spooky new fireworks and ghoulish screams at Space Mountain add to the fun when Halloween Time returns to Disneyland Resort Sept. 25-Nov. 1. Halloween Time offers families a chance to celebrate the season as they interact with some of Disney's most beloved characters decked out in seasonal costumes ...
Choose Between Jedi Or Sith At Galaxys Edge Lightsaber Workshop
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Guests at Disneyland's "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" may find themselves at the start of their own Jedi - or Sith - origin at the table of one workshop.
Guests at planet Batuu's Black Spire Outpost will be treated to the opportunity to create their own lightsabers at Savi's Workshop. There, guests will decide whether to follow the the Jedi way or the path to the Dark Side.
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Christie Solaria Projectors To Premiere Pirates Of The Caribbean On Stranger Tides In 3D
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Christie® strikes gold again, with Walt Disney Studios selecting the acclaimed Christie Solaria™ Series CP2230 projectors to screen the highly anticipated World Premiere of Walt Disney Pictures/Jerry Bruckheimer Films' "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," in Disney Digital 3D™. The studio's first 3D outdoor premiere, takes place at Disneyland® Park in Anaheim, California, May 7, with Disney ...
Christmas At Disneyland Is Busy But Still Magical
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Disneyland at Christmas Time is even more magical
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and if the kids stayed off the naughty list they might just get lucky enough to be screaming "I'm going to Disneyland!" As the parents, brace yourself for a busy trip. I was there last week and it's already in full holiday mode. Here are a few hints to make the trip an enjoyable memory.
The parks are ...
Christmas Fantasy Continues At Disneyland
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The awe on children's faces was apparent as they lined Main Street, Disneyland, to watch the first day of the Disneyland Christmas parade, which runs everyday until early January.
That's when Denny Newell, the park's senior show director, will start planning for next year.
With 17 custom-crafted floats and 120 performers and musicians, the parade is a massive undertaking. Newell starts taking ...
Christmas From Everywhere
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Disneyland's gala holiday season, highlighting traditional Christmas customs of nations throughout the world, will be officially launched Sunday, Dec. 20, with the third annual Christmas Parade.
The most diversified Christmas Parade ever staged at Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom will begin at 2 p.m. with more than 2,500 gaily costumed participants dressed in the manner of their native lands and enacting ...
Christmas In A Magic Kingdom
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Brightest spot in all the Southland this Christmas will be Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom in Anaheim.
Walt is presently readying a glorious old-fashioned festival for the enjoyment of the thousands of holiday season visitors to his 20 million-dollar entertainment capital.
Live entertainment in the form of hundreds of visiting choral groups, orchestras, choirs and bands will blend with the park's ...
Christmas In Disneyland
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Disneyland aims its special Christmas season attractions at children. But adults too will appreciate it, especially when they see how uncrowded a place it is now compared to the busy summer season.
One of the most impressive spectacles this month will be the "Christmas in Many Lands" parade, in which 2,500 costumed participants will re-enact the winter holiday customs of nations around the world. The ...
Christmas In July At Disney Parks
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Christmas has always been my all time favorite family celebration. And visiting Disney Parks during Christmas is magical. The lights, ornaments, food, and the cheerful mood everyone is in well, as you can see, I am already day-dreaming about it.
The folks at Disney Parks must like it, too, since they have announced Christmas in July!! If you like Christmas as much as I do, you'll be happy to know ...
Christmas In September At Disneyland
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Labor Day had barely passed, but workers were already setting up holiday decorations at Disneyland.
At least temporarily.
On Tuesday night, employees put ornaments on a Christmas tree and set up other decorations near the entrance to prepare for the filming of this year's holiday commercial. Guests could see the preparations underway as they left for the ...
Christmas Present For All Youngsters
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There'll be a Christmas present from Walt Disney scheduled for special delivery at Disneyland Saturday, all wrapped up in shiny bright ribbons.
It will be the "Fantasy on Parade" celebration that will be held daily for two weeks beginning next weekend.
The 1966 Disneyland yuletide spectacular is a fast-moving parade of humorous and colorful shows, marching bands, animals and costumed characters ...
Christmas Shopping Something For Everyone Including Those Who Have Everything
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There is probably no busier time in department stores and city streets around the country than Christmas, with last-minute-rushes, shoppers buying dozens of presents and people deciding what to buy. But at Disneyland. this is no problem. Not only is the Magic Kingdom more comfortable and less crowded in the winter, but it also provides the world's most unusual assortment of merchandise for everyone from ...
Christmas Tree Catches Fire At Disneyland Hotel
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A towering Christmas tree caught fire today in the lobby of the Disneyland Resort's Grand Californian, prompting thousands of guests to be evacuated but no major injuries were reported, authorities said.
The fire began shortly before 3 a.m. at the 745-room hotel, next to the California Adventure theme park, activating the sprinkler system and other alarms. But firefighters doused the blaze shortly ...
Chunk Of Plaster Breaks Off Matterhorn Bobsleds Forcing Partial Closure
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A bedroom door-sized chunk of rockwork plaster broke off from the faux mountainside of the Matterhorn Bobsleds roller coaster at Disneyland and forced the closure of one side of the attraction.
Disneyland officials said the rockwork broke loose early Thursday morning while the Anaheim theme park was closed.
“During overnight maintenance, a portion of decorative rockwork was found ...
Church Official Embezzled Millions To Buy A Membership At Club 33
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There's been a lot of talk, especially recently, about just how expensive Disneyland is. Hotels are expensive, theme park tickets are expensive, food is expensive. Serious Disneyland fans save their money to make sure they have the cash for that all important annual passport every year, but for some with bigger bank accounts, there's a goal out there with a significantly higher price tag that the ...
Cinematical Uncovers The Secret Side Of Disneyland
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In spite of what some internet pundits and self-righteous types would have you believe, being a film critic and entertainment journalist does not mean you're handed the keys to Hollywood along with your W-9. Attending screenings and junkets, transcribing interviews, and spending the vast majority of every single day (all day) sitting in front of a computer is far more exhausting than one might expect. In ...
Class Action Filed Against Disney For Alleged Violations Of The Americans With Disabilities Act
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Cari Shields and Amber Boggs, two visually impaired annual pass holders at the Disney parks, have filed a nationwide class action against The Walt Disney Company and its subsidiaries which own Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, and Walt Disney World, alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. On behalf themselves and others similarly situated, Mrs. Boggs and Ms. Shields seek to ...
Class Action Of Blind Persons Against Disney
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On June 5, 2012, trial will commence in an action brought against Walt Disney Parks & Resorts by a class consisting of all blind visitors to the Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts. In Shields v. Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, the class action pending in Los Angeles, the class alleges that the Disneyland and Walt Disney World theme parks refuse to accommodate the needs of blind visitors, in violation of ...
Classic Conveyances From The Skyway To Autopia Go To Auction
How synonymous is The Happiest Place on Earth with various iconic vehicles, those marvelous modes of transport hailing from the past, present, and future?
You don't even need to step inside Disneyland park to see one of its most celebrated on-the-go attractions, the Monorail, gliding outside the entrance with futuristic grace.
So when a few of these fanciful cars, coaches, and ...
Classic Disney Ride Adds A New Pirate
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Call it the "Pirates of the Caribbean featuring Capt. Jack Sparrow."
The anticipated reworking of Walt Disney World's classic ride Pirates of the Caribbean is complete and ready for a grand reopening today - the same day Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, the second movie of the franchise, opens in theaters nationwide.
The old ride, which inspired the first Pirates movie, was the last ...
Classic Disneyland
There is a site called Yesterland and it details all attractions that have
closed, from the PeopleMover to the House of the Future, Main Street
Electrical Parade to Carnation Ice Cream Parlor, as well as the seasonal
Explorer's Canoes.
Of the aforementioned attractions, House of the Future closed twenty years
before I was born and that's the main one I've wanted to see. The pictures
posted ...
