Dazzling New Live Show Mickey And The Magical Map Opens May 25 In Fantasyland Theatre
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Mickey Mouse and a cast of beloved Disney characters will embark on a series of musical adventures through the magical powers of a sorcerer's map in "Mickey and the Magical Map," the all-new live show coming to the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland Park May 25. Created by Disney Creative Entertainment, "Mickey and the Magical Map" was conceived for children of all ages and represents the return of ...
Dear Walt, Thanks For The Memories
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From smooching in the tunnels to wide-eyed kids and sobbing adults, our readers have been through it all in Disneyland's 50 years. We've chosen excerpts from our favorite stories and photos among scores of tales told by readers who've paid countless visits to "The Happiest Place on Earth." Disney's celebration begins this week and runs for 18 months - some birthday party! Ours starts today. ...
Death Came Thursday
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Death came Thursday to the wizard of fantasy. Walt Disney, one-time Missouri farm boy who, through cartoons, motion pictures and his huge Anaheim amusement park brought laughter to a troubled world. Disney, 65, died in St. Joseph's Hospital, Burbank, across the street from his factory of make-believe, Walt Disney Productions. Spokesman for the family and studio declined to give a specific cause of ...
Death That Sparked The Legend That No One Dies At Disneyland
A place as mythologized as Disneyland comes with a lot of rumors: that there are real human skeletons inside Pirates of the Caribbean, that Walt Disney 's head is cryogenically frozen, awaiting revival someday in the future, and, perhaps most persistently, that no one dies at Disneyland.
According to urban legend, Disney brass finds death incompatible with the happiest place on Earth, so when ...
Debunking Most Widely Shared Myths All Of The Plants In Tomorrowland Are Not Actually Edible
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I had a plan. A plan I knew my wife would hate. On our family 's vacation to Disneyland in February, I would test what I always believed to be the most unbelievable of Disney 's urban legends: 100% of the plants in Tomorrowland are edible. My wife 's response when I tried to softly break the news to her: “Grant. No.” The reasons no one has ever vetted one ...
Decision Caps A Bad Year For Long Beach
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Hopes that the Walt Disney Co. would rescue Long Beach from its deepening economic woes were dashed with Thursday's announcement that the entertainment giant is abandoning plans for its second Southern California theme park of the city's waterfront. The news that Disney has chosen Anaheim for a resort and park was yet another in a series of economic setbacks for the state's fifth-largest city. "I ...
Deck The Halls At Disneyland 2018 Guide To The Holidays
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The Happiest Place on Earth just got much merrier! The Holidays at Disneyland Resort are just around the corner, and this year will be the most magical season to date. Disneyland Resort celebrates the holidays from November 9, 2018, through January 6, 2019, providing park guests with nearly two months of holiday cheer. Magical Decor and Guided Tours Disneyland Resort does not skimp on decorating ...
Delicious Treats And Awesome Groot Meets
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Eating at Disneyland could be a full-time job all on its own - one that I attempted to take a temp position on with my two-day trip to the House of Mouse. I've spoken previously about why February is a wonderful time to visit the Anaheim park, some of the specialty dishes available right now, and another pass on some of the usual snack suspects. This trip was also interesting in that all of Main ...
Denim Clad Gangs Are Descending On Disneyland
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There's a new phenomenon at the Happiest Place on Earth. On the streets and pathways of Disneyland in Anaheim, California, groups of guests in coordinating vests have become a common sight. And we're not talking matching family reunion T-shirts or high school team colors - these are Disneyland social clubs, and their ranks are swelling. Taking cues from motorcycle clubs, the groups wear matching ...
Deplorable Scheme To Skip Lines
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It's made headlines recently. We all know how frustrating it is, waiting in those long lines at Disney. But now some families are cheating the system. They're hiring disabled tour guides so they can cut right to the front. We went undercover and caught it all on tape. The rides, the characters: Disneyland is "the happiest place on earth" -- except if you're waiting in those long lines, you and your ...
Designer John Leland Passes At Age 91
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John Leland might not be a household name to all, but we can assure if you are a Disney fan then you have definitely seen his works. Unfortunately, it is with heavy hearts that we share his recent passing. Leland was a designer for the Disneyland Resort. Specifically, he worked on Main Street, U.S.A. John Leland was a long time visual artist who worked alongside master puppeteer ...
Designers Drew Inspiration From A Colorado Town When Constructing Main Street USA
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In the early 1950's, when an ambitious Walt Disney was at the height of his career and starting the process of designing Disneyland theme park, he famously used memories of his hometown of Marceline, Missouri as a reference for what he wanted the park to look like. Harper Groff, one of Disney's production designers, had an instrumental role in the park's design. He, too, drew ...
Designing A New Disneyland
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If Walt Disney Co.'s new Disneyland Resort is completed near the turn of the century, it will cover 490 acres and cost $3 billion. Moving sidewalks, monorails and a 45-minute boat ride will transport visitors through the resort featuring several deluxe hotels, shops and restaurants. The crowning attraction will be a new theme park that offers visitors a glimpse of the future and journey to the four corners ...
Despite Troubles, Plan Bodes Well For Future
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Expansion: Analysts generally applaud Disney's ambitious resort project in Anaheim. Some say it is time for company to grow once more. Walt Disney Co.'s decision to launch a $3-billion resort project in Anaheim comes at a time when revenue for its existing theme parks is down and the company is a target of sniping by critics for missteps in its film and music businesses. "If the question is, do you ...
Details About The Princess And The Frog Attraction
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When Disneyland Resort announced just over two years ago that a new attraction inspired by "The Princess and the Frog" would debut at The Happiest Place on the Earth, fans of the beloved Disney animated film, which premiered in 2009, began anticipating an announcement about an opening date, as well as other details. The Anaheim theme park revealed new renderings and details of the ride on July ...
Details On Mickey And Minnie Mouse Ride
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It doesn't seem possible that Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Disney royalty, never had their own major ride at any of the Disney parks, but that has been the case. Disney will soon remedy that fact. Starting in 2022, visitors to Disneyland Resort will be able to experience what it's like to step into a Disney cartoon on the Mickey & Minnie Runaway Railway ride. Riders will go on their ...
Details Released On Disneyland's Planned Star Wars Galaxys Edge Attractions
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"Star Wars" fans will soon be able to pilot the Millennium Falcon and face off against Kylo Ren in battle. Disney on Saturday announced some details of the new "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" lands, opening in 2019. It also announced that composer John Williams, creator of the classic "Star Wars" themes, is writing new music for the "Galaxy's Edge" attractions, and shared a sneak preview. The two ...
Diamond Celebration Will Light Up The Disneyland Resort Beginning With Dazzling 24-Hour Event
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A dynamic 24-hour party will kick off the summer and launch the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, May 22-23, as guests enjoy the thrilling premieres of three, new nighttime spectaculars: the glittering "Paint the Night" parade and the groundbreaking "Disneyland Forever" fireworks show at Disneyland Park, plus the new presentation, "World of Color - Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney," at ...
Dick Nunis Former Chairman Of Walt Disney Attractions Dies At 91
Dick Nunis, the former chairman of Walt Disney Attractions, died Wednesday in Orlando, The Walt Disney Co. announced in a release. He was 91. What You Need To Know Dick Nunis died Wednesday in Orlando at the age of 91 The former Disney executive started his career at Disneyland in 1955 Nunis, who also served as chairman of Walt Disney Attractions, was instrumental ...
Did Disney Raise Annual-Pass Prices To Thin Crowds
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Disneyland Resort parks have faced an unusual business dilemma in recent years: Too many regular customers. Nearly 1 million people now have annual passes, prompting Disney to make changes to its program that could thin out crowds and possibly weed out some passholders, a Disney watchdog blog reports. The company last week dramatically upped prices for annual passes by as much as $150 each, ...
Did Not Get A Reservation For Star Wars Land Here Is When It Opens To Everyone
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Reservations for the grand opening of Disneyland 's new Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge land in Anaheim went fast - like, Yoda battling Count Dooku in “Star Wars: Attack of the Clones” fast. Disney hasn 't released numbers on how many reservations it issued for the land 's first month, but it 's safe to say that thousands will be packing the brand-new, 14-acre land between opening day, May 31, and ...
Did The California Earthquake Cause Damage At Disneyland
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Disneyland in Anaheim, California, is up and running following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake. There was no damage reported at the theme park following the quake that shook Southern California on Thursday, July 4, just after 10:30 a.m. local time. Although the earthquake was several miles away from Anaheim, the folks over at Disneyland needed to take the proper precautions to make sure that the attractions ...
Did You Know
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1. The Elliot float in the “Main Street Electrical Parade” is the tallest in the parade. FALSE: The clock tower in the “Cinderella” sequence of the parade is the tallest float at 18½ feet. Elliot measures 16 feet tall. 2. The Super Hero-themed land coming to Disney California Adventure park will be called Avengers Campus. TRUE: Guests can suit up alongside their ...
Digging Up The Ghosts Of Disneyland Haunted Mansion Ride
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Long before there were hitchhiking ghosts or merry ghouls frolicking in a ballroom, there was the tale of a sea captain - a sea captain who murdered his wife and buried her in a brick wall. This sea captain was once destined for Disneyland's Haunted Mansion, but this gruesome tale of a ship commander has largely been forgotten. To delve into the Haunted Mansion's past is to discover perhaps the ...
Dining At Disney's Club 33: The Good, The Bad And The Shopping
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There is a special population obsessed enamored with all things Disney, and a completely unrelated group that wants to be a part of all things exclusive. Rarely do these two collide, except when discussing a certain door adjacent to the Blue Bayou in New Orleans Square, its only marker being their address, the buzzer behind a discreet panel your only way in. Happiest place on Earth? Try toughest ...
Dining At This Disney Restaurant Just Got Easier
Eating at a quick-service location is (usually) quick and easy, but sometimes the food isn 't as great. Not to mention that if you can 't find a table, it 's hard to eat. Table service meals often have great food (but not all the time), but they take up a lot of time. But there 's a new trend going around Disney parks that we can totally get on board with! Over at the Hungry Bear Restaurant in ...
Dining Debut In 1955 These Were The Parks Iconic Eateries
From the Red Wagon Inn to the Space Bar, when the world's first Disneyland park opened its doors in Anaheim, California, unique food was as much part of the experience as the rides and other entertainment. ON 17 July 1955, the first-ever Disneyland - located in Anaheim, California - opened its doors to the world. As the eager crowds thronged “the happiest place on earth”, reports state that ...
Dining Delights At Disneyland
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Whatever you wish - quick snack and refreshments or a delicious dinner - you'll find "good eating" at Disneyland. Located throughout the Magic Kingdom's five "lands" are 20 distinctive restaurants and refreshment centers. And directly across the street from the Park is the beautiful Gourmet Restaurant, composed of Coffee Shop, Cocktail Lounge and Dinning Room, in the Disneyland Hotel. An ...
Dinning In The Magic Kingdom
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No company in entertainment annals has provided visitors with such a variety of fabulous things-to-do as Disneyland - even in dining the Park excels. In fact, some of the finest eating places in all of Orange County are found in the Magic Kingdom. Located throughout Disneyland are more than 25 restaurants and refreshment centers, each designed in the "theme" motif of its location. ...
Dinosaur Will Roam Free In Disney Park
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Walt Disney Imagineering has brought us birds that sing, pirates that wink and presidents that stand to greet us. Now, it plans to introduce the first walking Audio-Animatronic figure in a theme park. An as-yet unnamed dinosaur will begin roaming through a designated area of either California Adventure or Disneyland this spring, said Marty Sklar, vice chairman of Imagineering. This will be the first ...
Disabled Man Stuck On Small World Disneyland Ride Sues For 8,000 Dollars
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A quadriplegic man was awarded $8,000 after suing Disneyland for being stranded on a broken "It's A Small World" ride with the repetitive theme song blaring continuously. "The music was blaring. They couldn't get it to go off," San Pedro resident Jose Martinez told CBS Los Angeles. While he was stuck on the ride for more than 40 minutes, he suffered from dysreflexia, "a condition experienced by ...
