O.C. Sets Record In Visitors, Spending
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The final run of Disneyland's Main Street Electrical Parade turned into a certified cash generator for the Orange County tourism industry.
The county attracted a record 40.2 million visitors this year, and they spent a record $5.5 billion, the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau reported Tuesday.
From Brea to San Clemente, hotels and attractions credit the parade and the rebounding ...
Oakland Museum's Disneyland Exhibition
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Walter Disney's daughter and a longtime collaborator were in Oakland Wednesday to launch the Oakland Museum of California's new exhibition "Behind the Magic -- 50 Years of Disneyland.''
Diane Disney Miller and Martin (Marty) Sklar, vice chairman and principal creative executive at Walt Disney Imagineering, were on hand to talk about the exhibit and the idea behind creating this show that honors the ...
Object Used In GPS Treasure Hunt Closes Downtown Disney
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Downtown Disney was reopened after about 90 minutes Tuesday following a report of a suspicious object that turned out to be part of a high-tech treasure-hunt.
Anaheim Police Sgt. Bob Dunn said police received a call of a suspicious object in Downtown Disney at 11:07 a.m.
Assisted by Disney security, the object was located on a box on a walking bridge east of the ESPN Zone and west of the House of ...
Oceans And Seas
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Hi, this is Marcia Schlegelmilch reporting from Disneyland in sunny southern California. Disneyland -- where Mickey, Minnie and friends reside in the cartooniest of homes. Where pirates landed as they escaped the Caribbean. Where storybook characters like Alice, Pinnochio and Peter Pan come to life on a parcel of land dubbed the "Happiest" on Earth.
I had been to this place before in my life, back in the ...
Of 999 Ghosts In Disneyland Haunted Mansion These Are The Stars You Need To Know
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There are 999 ghosts inside Disneyland's Haunted Mansion (and always room for one more), but some of them are breakout stars. How well do you know your favorite haunts?
Ghost Host: The basso profundo voice of Paul Frees, known as the "Man of a Thousand Voices," guides guests through the tour of the Haunted Mansion. The Ghost Host is not the owner of the mansion, but rather a high-ranking servant. In ...
Offering 75 Dollar Tickets To Be First To Ride Reimagined Jungle Cruise
The world-famous Jungle Cruise at Disneyland Park is set to officially reopen at Disneyland next week on July 15 and D23 Gold Members now have the opportunity to sign up for a special event to become the first to experience this reimagined attraction for $75.00 per person.
The event begins in the early morning as ticketholders enter the gates of Disneyland Park at 5:30 AM before the park opens ...
Official Disneyland Resort Podcast Debuts First Episode Of 2006
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The first 2006 episode of the popular "Official Disneyland Resort Podcast" series is now available on computers worldwide. This free monthly Internet-based show is accessible to a global audience. Listeners can also subscribe through the iTunes Podcast Directory to receive each show automatically each month.
Achieving a rating of four-and-a half stars out of a possible perfect five on the iTunes ...
Official Fairy Tale Gay Wedding
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Disneyland has been offering Fairy Tale Weddings for decades, but wow the Happiest Place on Earth broke new ground last week with Mat Wood and Eric Ross's wedding celebration.
On LGBTPOV.com Karen Ocamb wrote:
"In 1998, LGBTs in Southern California organized the first Gay Days at Disneyland in Anaheim, following in the footsteps of Gay Days in Orlando, Florida. Rev. Pat Robertson freaked out, ...
Officials Evaluating Disneyland Fireworks Safety
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Disney officials and experts are evaluating the safety of the Disneyland fireworks on a daily basis after an employee was injured last week, officials said.
Disneyland is canceling its nightly fireworks again Wednesday the sixth time in the past seven days because of technical issues.
The fireworks show, "Believe in Holiday Magic," is a major attraction during the holiday season, which runs ...
Ogas Cantina Has A Secret Menu Nobody Knows About Until Now
The wretched hive of scum and villainy at the center of Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge in Disneyland is celebrating its proprietor 's birthday with a secret menu interstellar cocktail only available to galactic travelers who know to ask.
Oga 's Cantina at the Anaheim theme park is offering a special off-menu Moscow Mule cocktail in honor of Oga 's birthday available only upon request.
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Ogas Cantina In Galaxys Edge Named One Of Americas Best Bars
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While the opening of Galaxy 's Edge at both Disneyland and Disney 's Hollywood Studios may have split some Star Wars fans down the middle, one thing every fan seemed to agree on was that Oga 's Cantina was a pure delight for any fan.
Now it would seem the bar is being recognized for its greatness as Esquire recently included it on its yearly list of the best bars in America.
The ...
Ogas Cantina Wait List Could Be Full In An Hour After Star Wars Galaxys Edge Reservation Period Ends
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You may have to get up mighty early if you want a seat in Oga 's Cantina because the wait list for the Galaxy 's Edge cocktail bar could be full in less than an hour when the reservation-only period ends for Disneyland 's new Star Wars land.
Touring Plans, which uses big data and statistical analysis to calculate daily crowd sizes and ride wait times at theme parks, estimates that the Oga 's ...
Old Disneyland House Slated For Possible Relocation
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A nearly 90-year-old, one-story house, known as the Pope House, that sits behind-the-scenes on Disneyland Resort property could be moved to make room for the Millennium Falcon.
By now, most in the Disney universe know about the announcement of a Star Wars Land planned for Disneyland. There has been some general information released about the location for the 14-acre project: the Big Thunder Ranch and ...
Omnibus In Wonderland
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Blending perfectly with its turn-of-the-century surroundings a specially constructed omnibus is the newest attraction on Disneyland's busy Main Street - of the world's most unusual thoroughfares. A "double-decker" with a capacity of 37 passengers and resembling the famous buses of pre-World War I London, it provides the practical function of transporting guests from the park's entrance to the four magic ...
On A Culinary Adventure At Disneyland
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Disneyland is more than a fairytale getaway with all its variety of attractions, shows, and chance interactions with your favorite Disney characters. What often doesn't come to guests' attention is that it can also be the perfect place to experiment with new foods exclusively to Disneyland.
Often mottoed as "The Happiest Place on Earth' it offers everyone a chance to try hometown favorites with an ...
On Disneyland's 50th, A World Of Cheers
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Has it really been 50 years?
Indeed, it may come as a jolt for baby boomers who still remember the hoopla surrounding its opening, but the world's most famous theme park, Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., celebrates its golden anniversary this summer. And unlike most aging stars, the Happiest Place on Earth isn't being shy about acknowledging the milestone.
Still one of the most visited ...
On Disneylands 60th Anniversary A High-Tech Upgrade
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Disneyland is adding some extra sparkle for the theme park's 60th anniversary "Diamond Celebration." Millions of dollars of modernized light displays and audio-visual upgrades add a renewed pop to landmark attractions and extra scare to thrill ride characters.
Color and light radiate from every angle of the Main Street parade with more than 1.5 million LED lights on moving floats and glowing ...
On Opening Day At Star Wars Land A Super Fan And His Daughter Rate The Experience
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Black Spire Outpost, Batuu (aka Disneyland, Anaheim, California) (CNN) - Disneyland's most ambitious new land ever, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, opened on Friday, and my 11-year-old daughter and I were there on day one.
We learned things you'll want to know, whether you visit sooner or later -- some by following in our footsteps, but largely by learning from our mistakes.
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One Big Problem Star Wars Galaxys Edge Is Going To Have
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Ever since it was first announced, theme park fans and Star Wars fans alike have been looking forward to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opening at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Now that it's 2019 the new land is almost here in both parks, but the more I look at it the more I'm afraid this new land might be getting ready for a serious problem, the crowds. Of course, the insane crowds that are to be expected ...
One Free Thing Everyone Should Do When Visiting Disneyland For A Special Occasion
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If you're heading to a Disney park for any type of celebration - birthday, anniversary, honeymoon - the first stop you make should be City Hall to pick up a free button. Many parkgoers don't know that visitors celebrating a special occasion can get free buttons to wear all day - and it makes the day way more magical.
Disney parks are already designed to give visitors an elevated entertainment ...
One Inspiration For Disneyland
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One of Walt Disney's hobbies was the collecting of miniatures, and this hobby actually helped bring about Disneyland. For years Walt had been collecting tiny furniture and household items and displaying them in little room settings. Out of this collection came an idea for a miniature Americana display with dioramas that would travel the country by truck and teach people about how life in the United States ...
One Killed, 10 Injured On Thunder Mountain Ride At Disneyland
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An accident on Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster Friday left a 22-year-old man dead and 10 other riders injured, officials said.
The cause of the man's death and that of the accident, which state and local authorities were investigating, were unclear Friday night.
"We don't know exactly what's happened yet," said Jay Rasulo, president of Disney's theme parks and resorts ...
One Killed, 10 Injured On 'Thunder Mountain' Ride At Disneyland
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A triage unit was set up near the ride and one person was wheeled to an ambulance on a stretcher.
ANAHEIM -- A locomotive broke loose from a train on Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster attraction Friday, killing one person and injuring 10 others, officials said. The fatality was an adult male, said city spokesman John Nicoletti.
Additional information wasn't immediately ...
One Of Disneyland Classic Attractions Is About To Close For Good Catch It While You Can
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All good things must come to an end, and, just as it did for the first time 20 years ago, Disneyland's Main Street Electrical Parade is flipping the off switch on Sunday, August 20. The encore performance of the parade, which initially ran from 1972 to 1996, was originally scheduled to end in June before being extended to the new date.
The parade, which features more than half a million lights, had ...
One Of Most In Demand Restaurants Now Taking Walk Ups Only
There are a ton of great places to dine while visiting Disneyland Resort. Whether you are looking for a light snack, a quick meal, or a full sit-down experience, there is something for everyone. Disneyland offers a wide variety of food, from classic Disney treats like Mickey pretzels, DOLE Whips, and Mickey Premium Bars to more substantial things like specialty hot dogs, Naples-style pizza, or complete ...
One Reporter's Tortured Quest To Meet Disneyland's Anna And Elsa
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Children, you have no idea what your parents endure to get you a little "Frozen."
Merchandise is scarce. Birthday parties with official tie-in decorations are nearly impossible to pull off. And the theme-park lines to meet Anna and Elsa, the sibling royals at the heart of the world's highest-ever-grossing animated movie, are long.
Very, very, very long.
I was dispatched to Disneyland in ...
One Republic At Disneyland: Performance For New Year's 2012
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Happy New Year! Ah, wait a minute, it's still November, right? Well, it might be on the calendar but the band of One Republic was at the Disneyland Resort on Saturday celebrating Rockin Eve 2012 with a crowd of New Year's Eve fans who found themselves celebrating the New Year prematurely.
The band, on a picture perfect stage in front of the castle at Disneyland, definitely gave a perfect performance ...
One Ringie Dingie Two Ringie Dingies
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Yes, I have finally purchased my first cell phone.
No, I am not going to tell you the number. I really don't want anyone calling me (more on that later). I didn't buy the danged thing so folks could call me. Well, actually I did. Sort of.
I broke down a couple of weeks ago as we were getting ready to head for Disneyland.
My wife pointed out that since she would be in conference meetings ...
One Score and 17 Years Ago
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You'd expect the term "renovation" to denote a polish and a shine. In the case of Mr. Lincoln at Disneyland, though, the renovation had a bit of a reverse effect. Imagineers refashioning Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln realized that the perfect hair and wrinkle-free finery of the Audio-Animatronics president didn't jibe with portraits of the time. Honest Abe needed a more honest look.
Disney created ...
One Virile Rodent
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Mickey Mouse, who hits the big Six-Oh this year, is still shaking money from vacationers the way a hurricane shakes fronds off a palm. Attendance at Walt Disney theme parks in Florida and California rose only 9% last year, but revenues grew 20% and income 36%. How does the little fellow do it?
By jacking up prices, that's how. In 1984, when Michael Eisner came aboard as Disney's chairman and CEO, a ...
One-Of-A-Kind Shop Displays Reflections Of Past Generations
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Stepping into the gay and unique atmosphere of Disneyland's New Orleans Square, guests find themselves returning to the winding streets of the mid-nineteenth century filled with authentic shops and roving entertainers.
New Orleans is an extraordinary recreation of the fabled and romantic city at the height of its grandeur over a century ago. The Square consists of fine restaurants, ...
