Disneyland announced Fantasmic will return on May 24, 2024. Spectacular nighttime laser, light, fireworks, special effects, and action adventure presentation starring Mickey Mouse where guests are taken deep into Mickey's imagination to witness the ultimate battle between good and evil.
Disneyland Bringing Back Fantasmic For Summer 2024 Kickoff
Dateline: November 9, 2023
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland fans will be able to kick off the summer with Sorcerer Mickey and a host of pink elephants, swashbuckling pirates and dancing princesses when “Fantasmic” returns after a yearlong hiatus following a fire that engulfed the show 's problematic animatronic dragon.
The “Fantasmic” nighttime spectacular will return to Disneyland 's Rivers of America
How Fantasmic Disaster Was Handled By Behind The Attraction
Dateline: October 31, 2023
Status: Current
Source: cinemablend.com
When Behind the Attraction Season 2 debuts on Disney Plus on November 1, one of the best episodes is the final one, dedicated to the epic Nighttime Spectaculars at Disney Parks. From fireworks to parades, there are some incredible shows when the sun goes down. But despite the fact that Behind the Attraction is a show dedicated to current, and not former, park
Expansion Conceptual Maps Indicate 16 Rides And An Outdoor Show
Dateline: October 2, 2023
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Plans released for a massive Disneyland theme park expansion imagine thrill rides that could be like Radiator Springs Racers, family attractions similar to Toy Story Midway Mania and shows like “Fantasmic” filling themed lands based on “Frozen,” “Tron,” and “Zootopia.”
Conceptual maps included in the 17,000-page Environmental Impact Report released by
New Nighttime Entertainment
Dateline: September 7, 2023
Status: Current
Source: ktla.com
New nighttime entertaining is coming to the “Happiest Place on Earth,” park officials announced on Thursday.
Beginning Sept. 29, “The Heartbeat of New Orleans - A Living Mural,” a story about a mischievous little frog, will entertain Disneyland guests in New Orleans Square. The mural will come to life with the help of projections and a jazz score,
Fantasmic Delayed At Disneyland Until Spring 2024
Dateline: July 25, 2023
Status: Current
Source: themeparkinsider.com
Disneyland announced tonight that its Fantasmic! nighttime spectacular will not return to the Rivers of America until next spring. And that, when the show does return, it no longer will include the Maleficent figure that caught fire this past spring.
"Our goal is to always deliver the best possible show for our guests," a Disneyland spokesperson said.
Disneyland Replaces Fantasmic With Floating Jazz Band While 45 Foot Dragon Is Repaired
Dateline: July 19, 2023
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
The sounds of New Orleans-inspired jazz will temporarily replace “Fantasmic” on the Rivers of America while the venerable Disneyland nighttime spectacular remains on hiatus throughout the summer following the stunning inferno that engulfed the show 's fire-breathing dragon.
The Jambalaya Jazz band will perform nightly on the Rivers of America starting on
Fantasmic Show To Remain On Hiatus Through At Least Labor Day After Prop Fire
Dateline: May 21, 2023
Status: Current
Source: ABC7.com
The Disneyland Resort announced it's decided to put its "Fantasmic!" show on hiatus through at least Labor Day.
Last month, the massive animatronic dragon featured in the show became engulfed in flames during a live performance.
Disneyland issued a statement Friday, saying, "Our goal is to always deliver the best possible show for our
No Fantasmic This Summer
Dateline: May 19, 2023
Status: Current
Source: themeparkinsider.com
The show has been closed since last month, when fire engulfed the Maleficent character, forcing an immediate stop to the performance. All cast members were evacuated safely from the show area.
Disneyland has run a "B mode" show without the practical Maleficent character on windy evenings, so the prop itself is not required to run Fantasmic. But with a fire
Parade Breaks Down Abandoned In Middle Of Park
Dateline: May 1, 2023
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
Disneyland 's daily parade ran into some trouble this weekend when one float decided that magic does not, in fact, happen when the power goes out.
Launched in 2020 - less than two weeks before COVID-19 shut down Disney Parks worldwide - Magic Happens sees the likes of Mickey Mouse, Moana, Elsa, Anna, and more entertain Guests each day at Disneyland.
Cursed History Of Problematic Fantasmic Dragon That Burst Into Flames
Dateline: April 25, 2023
Status: Current
Source: whittierdailynews.com
The Disneyland dragon that burst into a towering inferno during “Fantasmic” has a troubled history stretching back more than a decade to the cursed debut of the 45-foot-tall audio-animatronic beast nicknamed after Murphy 's Law.
The “Fantasmic” dragon that caught fire during a performance of the nighttime spectacular over the weekend was an embarrassing
Disney Cancels Some Fire Effects At Shows Worldwide After Dragon Incident
Dateline: April 24, 2023
Status: Current
Source: CNN
Disney will pull certain fire effects from shows at their resorts worldwide after an animatronic dragon caught fire at Disneyland in Southern California on Saturday, company officials say.
“We are temporarily suspending fire effects similar to those used at Disneyland park 's Fantasmic at select shows and entertainment experiences globally out of an
What Is Next For Fantasmic Dragon After Major Fire
Dateline: April 24, 2023
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
During the grand finale of Disneyland 's “Fantasmic” show, the Maleficent dragon appears from seemingly nowhere, towering over Sorcerer Mickey, who defeats the evil sorceress with the power of imagination.
But on April 22, it wasn 't Mickey who defeated the dragon: It was a pyrotechnic malfunction that quickly engulfed the prop in flames, causing a major
Dragon At Disneylands Fantasmic Performance Catches Fire
Dateline: April 23, 2023
Status: Current
Source: New York Times
At least six workers were treated for smoke inhalation after the fire on Saturday night at the California theme park, but no one was seriously hurt, officials said.
When a fire-breathing dragon caught fire at Disneyland on Saturday night, some spectators thought it was part of the show.
But the prop being engulfed in flames was accidental,
Attractions That Typically Do Not Have Long Lines
Dateline: April 22, 2023
Status: Current
Source: ktla.com
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are filled with various attractions, restaurants and retail shops that make for a magical visit, at least for the part of the visit where you aren 't in line.
For Disneyland Resort fans and first-time visitors who want to enjoy the park more and spend less time standing in line, here are some attractions and
Why A Dining Package Is A No Brain Way To See The Parks Shows
Dateline: April 7, 2023
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
Disneyland visitors are often overwhelmed with entertainment choices, and the planning involved to secure a spot for these spectacular shows. To make matters worse, the number of Disneyland Resort guests has grown exponentially in recent years and crowds seem willing to wait hours for prime viewing. Between the two all-new nighttime spectaculars, the classic
Expert Tips For Experiencing Fireworks Nighttime Shows
Dateline: March 20, 2023
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
Since 1956, the fireworks have been blasting off over Sleeping Beauty Castle to the delight of Disneyland guests. The first Disneyland fireworks show was called Fantasy in the Sky, and, much like today, the blasts were timed with music that was played throughout the park. Today, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park have their own nighttime
Guests Shocked As Disney Cancels Fantasmic Performances Through Early February
Dateline: January 15, 2023
Status: Current
Source: disneydining.com
There are a lot of shows that are synonymous with Disney, one of them being the nighttime spectacular Fantasmic!. At Walt Disney World Resort, Fantasmic! takes place in the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater at Disney 's Hollywood Studios and, at Disneyland Resort, the show takes place along the Rivers of America in Frontierland at Disneyland Park. Since the show first
A Guide To Fireworks
Dateline: September 30, 2022
Status: Current
Source: wdw-magazine.com
Disneyland fireworks are a spectacular way to end your night at the Happiest Place on Earth. There 's nothing quite like seeing Tinkerbell fly through the sky and sprinkle the air with her pixie dust.
Read on for an overview of Disneyland fireworks shows, where to view them, and how to stake out a great spot on your next visit!
Fireworks
5 Hacks For Getting The Most Out Of Disneyland
Dateline: September 3, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Deseret Morning News
A lot goes into planning a trip to Disneyland.
There 's buying park tickets, making sure you secure park reservations for every day of the visit, finding a hotel that 's both affordable and within close proximity to the park, and securing travel that won 't break the bank before you get there.
It doesn 't stop there, though.
From Fantasmic To Fireworks Magic Takes Place In Disneyland After Dark
Dateline: August 5, 2022
Status: Current
Source: abc30.com
Head to the "Happiest Place on Earth" and experience Disneyland after dark, where the lights, shows and characters are sure to bring a smile to your face.
After the sun goes down, Disneyland features the 50th Anniversary Electrical Parade, where everyone can see their favorite characters march down Main Street on sparkling floats.
Fantasmic!,
Main Street Electrical Parade Disneyland Forever End Limited Run Sept 1
Dateline: July 14, 2022
Status: Current
Source: wdw-magazine.com
Why are Disneyland Forever and the Main Street Electrical Parade ending at Disneyland? We 've got the inside scoop on these limited-run shows.
In April of this year, entertainment came back in full force at Disneyland, with the return of fan-favorites like World of Color at Disney California Adventure and Fantasmic!, the historic Main Street Electrical
New Fantasmic Dining Packages For Guests
Dateline: June 13, 2022
Status: Current
Source: thedisneyblog.com
The fan-favorite “Fantasmic!” has returned to Disneyland to delight guests, and now the park is offering several dining packages to go with the show.
Guests can choose from two delicious packages at River Belle Terrace, or a package from Hungry Bear Restaurant.
River Belle Terrace Packages
The Premium Package includes a meal from
When Will Pirates Of The Caribbean Reopen
Dateline: June 7, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
The popular Pirates of the Caribbean attraction that has been closed for months while Disneyland prepared for the return of the “Fantasmic” nighttime spectacular is set to return in a few weeks after a seasonal refurbishment.
The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disneyland is scheduled to return from refurbishment in early July, according to
Fight Breaks Out As Crowds Wait For Fantasmic
Dateline: May 31, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
A fistfight briefly disrupted the crowd waiting for the return of Disneyland 's Fantasmic! on Saturday night, May 28, as brawlers were pulled apart by Disneyland security guards.
The return of the Fantasmic! nighttime spectacular after more than two years had been eagerly awaited by fans, and people lined along the banks of the Rivers of America to see
Nighttime Shows Return In Time For Summer
Dateline: May 15, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Associated Press
California 's Resort reopened just over a year ago after a 13-month closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The resort now marks that anniversary with the return of its “nighttime spectaculars,” including theme park classics like the Main Street Electrical Parade.
“We are thrilled to welcome back our beloved nighttime spectaculars and introduce
Fantasmic Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary Days Before Its Return
Dateline: May 13, 2022
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
Fantasmic!, Disney 's longest-running nighttime spectacular, made its debut at Disneyland on May 13th, 1992. Today, Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) shared a tweet celebrating the 30th anniversary of this beloved show, which will make its way back into Disneyland 's Rivers of America on May 28th to delight the young and young at heart.
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Fantasmic Show Times Announced For Disneyland Return
Dateline: April 27, 2022
Status: Current
Source: themeparktourist.com
It has now been announced on the official Disneyland Resort website that Fantasmic! will be performed at 9:00PM and 10:30PM from Saturday May 28, 2022. These showtimes are subject to change so be sure to check out the calendar before you go just in case a change has been made.
Walt Disney World fans are still eagerly awaiting news of when Fantasmic! will
Disneyland Walls Off Blue Bayous Signature Waterfront Ambiance
Dateline: March 30, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
The famed bayou ambiance and waterside setting of Disneyland 's Blue Bayou restaurant has been temporarily hidden behind construction walls as the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction undergoes a seasonal refurbishment.
The Blue Bayou restaurant in New Orleans Square at the Anaheim theme park will close for refurbishment beginning on April 21, according to
Pirates Of The Caribbean Closes Till Summer 2022
Dateline: March 14, 2022
Status: Current
Source: parksavers.com
Starting today the New Orleans attraction at Disneyland Park will close until summer of 2022. Guests viewing the app can see the “Closed for Refurbishment” with the following statement, “Pirates of the Caribbean will be closed for refurbishment beginning March 14, 2022 and is expected to reopen early summer 2022.”
Disney has stated that the attraction is
Disneyland To Improve New Orleans Square Traffic Flow Before Fantasmic Returns
Dateline: March 11, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Daily Bulletin
Disneyland plans to launch a two-month project to improve traffic flow in New Orleans Square at a notoriously crowded pinch point near Pirates of the Caribbean ahead of the return of the “Fantasmic” nighttime spectacular along the Rivers of America.
The New Orleans Square work will start after the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction closes on Monday, March 14
Disneyland Brings Back World Of Color Fantasmic And Main Street Electrical Parade
Dateline: February 22, 2022
Status: Current
Source: redlandsdailyfacts.com
Disneyland plans to bring back “Fantasmic,” “World of Color,” Main Street Electrical Parade and the “Disneyland Forever” fireworks show after the nighttime spectaculars that draw large crowds were put on hiatus by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“World of Color,” Main Street Electrical Parade and “Disneyland Forever” will return on April 22. “Fantasmic” will be back
Disneyland To Have A New Grand Finale For The Main Street Electrical Parade
Dateline: February 22, 2022
Status: Current
Source: deseretnews.com
Disneyland announced Monday the return of four new nighttime spectaculars and a new grand finale for the Main Street Electrical Parade to celebrate the parade 's 50th anniversary.
The news: Starting on April 22, Disneyland will showcase the Main Street Electrical Parade and Disneyland Forever fireworks spectaculars.
World of Color - an event that
Everything New Coming In 2022
Dateline: January 29, 2022
Status: Current
Source: cinemablend.com
Disneyland spent nearly all of 2020, and the first part of 2021 closed, which means that 2022 will be the first time since 2019 that the Disneyland Resort will have the chance to put together a full year of fun for guests. 2022 will also be the first year in quite some time that the resort is not expecting to open a major attraction or new land, but that doesn 't mean
What Is On Tap For 2022 And What Is Still Missing
Dateline: December 21, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
The phased reopening of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure that has slowly but steadily unfolded over the past eight months and will continue to roll out through 2022 could eventually stretch into 2023 and beyond.
Disneyland and DCA 's entertainment lineup for 2022 offers a glimpse at how long it could take for the Anaheim theme parks to return to a
Lion King Show Coming To Fantasyland Theatre In 2022
Dateline: December 9, 2021
Status: Current
Source: PressTelegram.com
A “Lion King” musical stage show coming to Disneyland offers a new adaptation of the ancestral story of how a young lion cub becomes king of the jungle told with singers, dancers and drummers.
The “Tale of the Lion King” show will move from Disney California Adventure to the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland in 2022.
Disneyland hasn 't set a date
Main Street Electrical Parade Returning For Its 50th Anniversary In 2022
Dateline: December 9, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Palm Springs Desert Sun
The Main Street Electrical Parade, "Fantasmic!" and "World of Color" are among guest favorites returning to light up the nights at Disneyland Resort theme parks in the new year.
Also coming back are “Disneyland Forever” fireworks spectacular, the Lunar New Year celebration, Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival and expanded “Celebrate Gospel”
Disneyland To Bring Back Fantasmic World Of Color And Main Street Electrical Parade In 2022
Dateline: November 20, 2021
Status: Current
Source: pasadenastarnews.com
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will bring back a host of fan-favorite nighttime entertainment in 2022 that has been sorely missing from the Anaheim theme parks since they returned from a 412-day pandemic closure.
“Fantasmic,” “World of Color” and the Main Street Electrical Parade will return in 2022 as part of a phased reopening of Disneyland and
Return Of Fan Favorite Nighttime Shows
Dateline: November 20, 2021
Status: Current
Source: comicbook.com
A fan-favorite show will return to both Disneyland and Walt Disney World resort in 2022. Today at D23 Celebration, Disney Parks confirmed that Fantasmic would return to both Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2022. No further window was given for the shows' return. Fantasmic has been closed at both Disney Parks since they shut down in March 2020 due to the
Waterfront Dining Across From The Haunted Mansion
Dateline: November 19, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland has opened a multi-level waterfront dining area themed as a dock where rivercraft load and unload supplies across from the Haunted Mansion in New Orleans Square with a view of the boats traveling along the Rivers of America.
The new Pelican 's Landing dining area opens Friday, Nov. 19 next to the Harbour Galley quick-service restaurant, according
When Will Disneyland Bring Back The Award Winning Magic Happens Parade
Dateline: November 10, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
The Magic Happens parade that only ran for a couple weeks before the pandemic closed Disneyland has picked up a prestigious international award for live entertainment excellence that could bode well for fans anxiously awaiting the parade 's eventual return.
Disneyland 's Magic Happens parade just won a Brass Ring Award from the International Association of
Hugs With Mickey Not So Fast Disney Attractions Are Coming Back Slowly
Dateline: October 29, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Los Angeles Times
Disneyland and California Adventure Park have relaunched attractions at the parks in phases since reopening in April after a 13-month pandemic shutdown.
Disney fans have not been particularly understanding about the closures and phased ramp-up - designed to allow for the orderly implementation of COVID-19 safety protocols and retraining of staff - especially
Ticket Prices Go Up As Much As 8 Percent With Parking Rising 20 Percent
Dateline: October 25, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Los Angeles Times
Disneyland and neighboring California Adventure Park raised most daily ticket prices Monday and are adopting an even higher price to visit on the most popular days of the year, such as Christmas and New Year 's Eve.
Daily ticket prices are jumping 3% to 8%, with standard daily parking rates going up by 20%. The parks last raised ticket prices by as much as 5%
When Will Disneyland Bring Back Fantasmic And World Of Color
Dateline: September 22, 2021
Status: Current
Source: sbsun.com
The famed “kiss goodnight” that the “Fantasmic” and “World of Color” nighttime spectaculars reliably delivered on a nightly basis at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure continue to remain dark and are not expected to return until 2022.
“Fantasmic” and “World of Color” went into hibernation during the 13-month coronavirus closures of the Anaheim theme
Disneyland Rolls Out Mini Parades In Preparation For Halloween Parade
Dateline: July 27, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
The return of parade floats along Main Street U.S.A. is another sign that Disneyland is slowly but surely beginning to reintroduce more live entertainment sidelined by the extended coronavirus closure of the Anaheim theme park.
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have started offering three mini parades in preparation for the return of a full parade in
Disneyland Band Returns With More Live Entertainment Coming Soon
Dateline: June 17, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
A Disneyland opening day attraction that was only intended to last two weeks but has stuck around for 66 years has survived the coronavirus pandemic closure of the Anaheim theme park and will make a triumphant return this week marching down Main Street U.S.A.
The Disneyland Band will return on Friday, June 18 after a 15-month absence from the park with
Fireworks Return In Time For Fourth Of July
Dateline: June 15, 2021
Status: Current
Source: whittierdailynews.com
Disneyland is bringing back fireworks this summer in time for the Fourth of July holiday celebration after the nighttime shows were put into hibernation while the Anaheim theme park was shuttered by the COVID-19 pandemic and beginning a phased reopening.
“Mickey 's Mix Magic” will be presented nightly at Disneyland beginning on July 4 with fireworks, video
Disneyland Reopens To The Public After 13 Month Coronavirus Closure
Dateline: April 30, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland has returned after a yearlong coronavirus closure with a rethemed Snow White 's Enchanted Wish, updated Haunted Mansion and refreshed King Arthur Carrousel to the delight of die-hard fans who waited hours to snag tickets for the reopening of the Anaheim theme park.
Fans anxious to ride the wildly popular Rise of the Resistance attraction and the
How 50 Attractions Could Change When The Parks Reopen
Dateline: August 1, 2020
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Virtually every Disneyland ride and attraction will change in some way to accommodate the new normal of COVID-19 health and safety protocols when the Anaheim theme parks reopen following an extended coronavirus closure.
Visitors returning to Disneyland will find social distancing measures stretching from attraction queues to the rides themselves with
Which Shows And Attractions Will Remain Closed When The Park Reopens
Dateline: July 2, 2020
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
The Magic Happens parade, Fantasmic nighttime spectacular, Mickey 's Mix Magic fireworks, “Frozen” stage show and more than a dozen attractions may not return until a later date when Disneyland and Disney California Adventure finally reopen.
Social distancing measures will force Disneyland and Disney California Adventure to keep some parades, nighttime
Halt Construction During Coronavirus Closure
Dateline: March 23, 2020
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Disney has halted construction on the Avengers Campus themed land at Disney California Adventure and Mickey and Minnie 's Runaway Railway dark ride at Disneyland during the coronavirus closures of the Anaheim theme parks.
In line with direction from government and health officials, the temporary closure of Disneyland Resort includes construction sites, Disney
12 Nuttiest Weirdest Things That Annual Passholders Do
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Dateline: September 12, 2019
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If you 've ever known any diehard Disneyland fans, you know they sometimes do things that are downright mystifying, if not the opposite of what you 'd expect, except to others like them.
Here are 12 flat-out nutty things that only another Disney fiend could understand. Disneyland annual passholders will….
12. Spend $15,000 on a dinner for 12
10 Great Places To Eat At Disneyland Ranked
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Dateline: August 24, 2019
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Disneyland is pretty fantastic, isn't it? Save for the $4,586 price of admission, the parks have just about anything you could ever want. Fun characters to meet, amazing rides to enjoy, great attractions and shows, but there's one thing that we can't forget. The food. The dining experience at Disneyland and California Adventure is a thing of dreams. Today,
Rare Walt Disney 20000 Leagues Under The Sea Personal Presentation Nautilus To Be Auctioned
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Dateline: April 27, 2019
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700 Items to Auction in One Day
Van Eaton Galleries has announced The Art of Entertainment, a pop culture & Disneyland auction taking place May 4, 2019 beginning at 10:00 a.m. PT at Van Eaton Galleries in Sherman Oaks, California. A striking item included in the collection is a very rare, one-of-a-kind original presentation Nautilus used by Walt Disney in 1954 to
Disneyland Brings Back A Favorite Old Fireworks Show For An Encore Performance This Summer
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Dateline: April 25, 2019
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Disneyland will bring back a favorite old fireworks show this summer just a few days after the debut of Galaxy's Edge as the Anaheim theme park gears up for the crowds expected to descend on the new Star Wars themed land.
The "Disneyland Forever" fireworks show from the park's 60th anniversary celebration in 2015 will return to Disneyland for an encore performance
A Perfect 48 Hours Of Eating At Disneyland Resort
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Dateline: April 11, 2019
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Theme park food normally brings to mind wilted hot dogs and sad soft serve cones, but Disney cares far too much about its culinary program to stoop so low at its original park. The perfect 48 hours in the Happiest Place on Earth are filled with much less junk food than you'd anticipate, with generous options for strong cocktails, sit-down dinners that don't disappoint,
2 Nighttime Spectaculars Added To Premium Maxpass System
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Dateline: April 9, 2019
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Source: Orange County Register
Disney has added the "Fantasmic" and "World of Color" nighttime spectaculars to the MaxPass system which lets visitors book FastPass attraction times via a mobile app at its two Anaheim theme parks.
The $15 up-charge MaxPass system works with the free FastPass systems to allow visitors to set up return times for popular attractions in Disneyland and Disney California
Mickeys Mix Magic Now Dazzling
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Dateline: January 21, 2019
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Dancing through Disneyland Park?
You're as likely to see a character, or even a character-filled guest, shimmying down Main Street as you are people munching on churros and dill pickles.
For not only do some of the icons of The Happiest Place on Earth regularly cut a proverbial rug, in parades, at special presentations, and in shows, but visitors, too, have been
Will Fans Want To See A Nighttime Show Without Fireworks
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Dateline: January 17, 2019
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Disneyland plans to roll out a new nighttime spectacular on Main Street USA that is heavy on projection mapping technology but without fireworks most nights as Sleeping Beauty Castle undergoes a months-long rehabilitation wrapped in construction scaffolding.
Mickey's Mix Magic swaps Disneyland's familiar nightly fireworks show for a laser, lighting and projection
Disneyland Is Quietly Removing Seating And Planters For Star Wars Land Access
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Dateline: September 20, 2018
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Disneyland has been quietly removing fixed seating and planters to make room for massive crowds expected when the new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens next summer, leaving some fans missing their favorite spots to rest their weary feet.
"It's getting harder and harder to sit down in the shade and relax," said Debbie Sinclair of Trabuco Canyon, an annual passholder who
Every Attraction Ranked By Three Disney Superfans
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Dateline: August 15, 2018
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While pretty much everybody loves Disneyland to one degree or another, for some of us, love borders on obsession. Three of us in particular at CinemaBlend have been to Disneyland so many times that we've lost track. Jessica and Mack are both former Southern California residents who used to frequent the park regularly and still make a yearly pilgrimage back. While I live a
Another Fantastic Dream
Dateline: June 15, 2018
Status: Current
Source: MickeyMousePark.com
Fantasmic! Will forever be my favorite Disney Park show. So, when I heard that the show was getting an upgrade on effects and scenes, as one might be able to imagine, I was happy about the new effects and iffy about the new scenes, especially when I heard that "Peter pan" would be replaced with "Pirates of the Carribean." Believe me, "Pirates" is one of the best movies
19 Seriously Amazing Disneyland Hacks To Make Your Trip Even More Magical
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Dateline: May 5, 2018
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You've bought the plane tickets, booked the hotel, stocked up on super stylish Mickey gear, got your nails did, and have your Disneybounding all ready; you're truly invested in that upcoming Disneyland trip. Now it's time to do absolutely everything you can to ensure that you have the BEST TIME EVER. We can help! Here are 19 tried-and-true Disneyland hacks to assist you
5 Best Rides 5 Things To Avoid
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Dateline: April 7, 2018
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Five can't-miss Disneyland rides
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: A gold-mine-themed runaway train ride, it has nothing to do with Disney characters, except you'll yelp as high-pitched as Minnie Mouse through its twists and turns. And yet it wasn't too much for our 6-year-old.
Space Mountain: Of course! The famed inner-space thrill ride hasn't lost its starry
It Is A Real Mickey Mouse Operation
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Dateline: March 18, 2018
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I had a chance to get away for a few days earlier this month and I ended up in Disneyland of all places. You know, the one in California, as opposed to Disney World, the one in Florida.
I have to confess, I have been to both of them a few times.
Growing up in San Diego, California, it was an annual event for my family. Disneyland opened up when I was six-years
12 Fun Things You May Not Know About Disneyland
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Dateline: December 26, 2017
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Test your Disney trivia mojo here. How many of these items do you already know?
1. King Arthur Carousel. The lead horse on the iconic Fantasyland carousel is named Jingles. Walt Disney wanted all horses on the carousel, and he wanted them all to be leaping, so when a classic carousel was purchased, it was supplemented with other horses and those that had straight
Disneyland Return Railroad And River Attractions
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Dateline: July 30, 2017
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The building of a space port in a galaxy that happens to be located far, far away doesn't normally prevent an earthbound train from traveling the route it has run along for decades. The port is somewhere deep in the cosmos, light years from this planet, while the train tracks? They've been placed on terra firma, and the engine that toot-toots along them will never be
Fantasmic Drops Old Favorites For New Stars
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Dateline: July 25, 2017
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Disneyland faced a daunting challenge with the remake of the 25-year-old "Fantasmic" nighttime spectacular: How do you update a beloved modern classic without alienating its die-hard fans?
The Anaheim theme park has succeeded with a retooled show that largely hews to the original story line with just a sprinkling of new characters and technological flourishes.
Disneyland Brings Back Attractions That Were Closed For Star Wars Land Construction
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Dateline: July 21, 2017
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A year and a half after they were closed to make way for construction of a new Star Wars land, four Disneyland attractions along the Rivers of America are set to reopen.
The Mark Twain Riverboat, Sailing Ship Columbia, Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes and the Disneyland Railroad will relaunch July 29, featuring new waterfalls and elevated trestles.
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After More Than A Year Away Disneyland Debuts Updated Fantasmic River Show
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Dateline: July 18, 2017
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Mickey Mouse made a triumphant return to the Rivers of America as "Fantasmic!" came back to Disneyland after a more than a one-year absence.
The show, which originally debuted in 1992, went dark in early 2016 as the waterway it is staged on was closed to boat traffic for construction of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. The new 14-acre land, which will open in 2019, gobbled
After Yearlong Absence Fantasmic Returns As Park Celebrates 62nd Anniversary
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Dateline: July 17, 2017
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Just in time for Disneyland's 62nd anniversary, the nighttime Fantasmic attraction is returning to the Anaheim theme park Monday after it was closed for more than a year due to construction for the upcoming Star Wars land.
The nearly 30-minute long spectacle along the Rivers of America will take place three times Monday night, at 9 p.m., 10:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.,
Disneyland Now Has Smores Churros And We Will Take A Gallon Of That Marshmallow Sauce
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Dateline: July 16, 2017
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Between gold-dusted churros, Fruity Pebbles churro ice cream sandwiches, and even lightsaber churros, there's absolutely no shortage of sugary treats at Disney, but the latest churro may be the most appealing one yet. Starting on July 17, s'mores churros will be available from the churro cart in Critter Country at Disneyland Park, and if you're a fan of the chocolate,
Disneyland Raised Prices To Shorten Waits Here Are The Results
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Dateline: July 12, 2017
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Like scores of other Disneyland fans, Craig Yoshihara has developed his own time-tested technique for avoiding long wait times for rides in the park.
The pastor from Dinuba, Calif., who visits at least once a month, rushes in as soon as the gates open and quickly heads to Space Mountain and Star Tours before hitting other popular rides. He walks in a counterclockwise
Fantasmic Dining Reservations Open
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Dateline: July 7, 2017
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Perhaps you've visited a certain theme park located at 1313 Disneyland Drive in Anaheim over the last few months with a specific, sparkly-eyed goal in mind: Be dazzled, once again, by the Main Street Electrical Parade.
The limited-time experience, which has wended its way through Disneyland Park since January 2017, at least on this particular go-around, came with
Pirates Lair On Tom Sawyer Island Reopens
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Dateline: June 16, 2017
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Rafts were making the journey with visitors again from the mainland at Disneyland to Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island.
The island was closed in early 2016 as the park worked on shortening the route for the Rivers of America in Frontierland to make room for the 14-acre "Star Wars" land project.
In May of 2017, the river was refilled with water, and final
Disneyland Railroad And Fantasmic Return Dates
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Dateline: June 15, 2017
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Much of the Disneyverse is craftily constructed around clocks and the nature of time, and a fan only need dip into a song, or story, to find references to the meaning, and passage, of hours and minutes.
From the stroke of midnight in "Cinderella" to Cogsworth the clock of "Beauty and the Beast" to "Step in Time" from "Mary Poppins" to the beloved doll clock at It's a
Big Thunder Trail Reopens With New Features
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Dateline: June 8, 2017
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It is now easier to get from Frontierland to Fantasyland at Disneyland, or vice-versa.
The theme park on Thursday, June 8, reopened its Big Thunder Trail that connects the two lands to the public, after being closed since early 2016. The trail was shut down so it could be revised, with new rock work, and themed decorations related to Disneyland's construction of the
Fantasmic Will Get An Upgrade When It Returns This Summer
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Dateline: May 12, 2017
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Disneyland fans who are suffering attraction withdrawal should get some relief this summer when the Anaheim park reopens some familiar features that closed last year to make way for construction of the new Star Wars land.
Disney said Friday that Fantasmic, the Disneyland attraction that combines fire, water and lights, will relaunch this summer with new special
Water Flows Back Into Rivers Of America At Disneyland
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Dateline: May 7, 2017
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Disneyland workers opened the valves and started filling the northern portion of the Rivers of America in Frontierland with water Friday.
That portion of the waterway was dammed off and drained early in 2016 as part of the "Star Wars" land project. The route for the river was also changed to allow more room for the new land, which opens in 2019.
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Disney Sets Opening Date For Guardians Of The Galaxy Attraction At California Adventure
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Dateline: February 15, 2017
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Are you ready to dance with superheroes? If so, plan on a trip to Anaheim. Disney has set the opening date for the new "Guardians of the Galaxy"-inspired attraction and the company is going all out to commemorate the occasion, with new character interactions and even a dance party.
Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakout will open May 27 at Disney California
Steel Is Landing In The Star Wars Land Project
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Dateline: February 14, 2017
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Those aren't droids, they're tall construction cranes above the treeline at Disneyland. The cranes were putting up structural steel as the buildings for "Star Wars" land started taking shape in the northwest section of the theme park.
Related to that, the rock work that will line the new route for the Disneyland Railroad and the Rivers of America was getting new
Disneyland Adds Fastpass To Mobile App
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Dateline: January 11, 2017
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Source: Orange County Register
The Fastpass system used at the Disneyland Resort since 1999 is getting an upgrade.
The new system, referred to as a "Disney MaxPass," will enable visitors to use the Disneyland app on their smartphones to get a Fastpass digitally - after they have entered one of the theme parks for the day, and only that day.
It will not allow visitors to book their Fastpass
Back To The Old West
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Dateline: November 19, 2016
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If it was in the West, it's here. The Mark Twain Riverboat docks at the aptly named Mark Twain Landing in Frontierland.
The first train ride, apart from the Disneyland Railroad, was the Mine Train Thru Nature's Wonderland, opening in 1960; the Mine Train closed in 1977, and Big Thunder Mountain opened two years later. The two rides could not be more different. The
Beignets Pirates And Ghosts Oh My
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Dateline: October 15, 2016
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When New Orleans Square opened in July of 1966, the mayor of New Orleans, Victor Schiro, participated in the dedication. Schiro announced that Disney was an honorary citizen of the real city and joked that adding the Square cost as much as the original Louisiana Purchase. The dedication was Walt's last public appearance before his death that December.
There are two
Why Do Disneyland Fans Complain So Much
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Dateline: October 12, 2016
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Source: Orange County Register
Going to a theme park is supposed to be fun. But listening to some fans, you've got to wonder if the thing they find most fun about Disneyland is complaining about it.
I get it - theme parks are a passion for many of us. We have been going to Disneyland for years, and those visits have grown into a long-time love affair. We adore the rides, the food, the
Rivers Of Fun
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Dateline: September 17, 2016
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The Rivers of America is as old as Disneyland, with the Mark Twain Riverboat as its only attraction (with the dry docks for refurbishments), though Mike Fink Keel Boats would open in December that same year. The Rivers and all green waters in the park are interconnected underground, allowing the water to naturally filter and de-stagnate the way a lake would. They act as a
Progress On Star Wars Land And A New Starbucks Opens At Downtown Disney
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Dateline: August 2, 2016
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The forces of the Empire and Rebellion are still working on "Star Wars" land at Disneyland as a variety of retaining walls and other concrete foundations began appearing in the construction zone.
Meanwhile, Disney announced the formal start of construction for the new parking structure that will be built east of Harbor Boulevard, near the Santa Ana Freeway. It will
Disneyland Attractions Closed To Build Star Wars Land Will Reopen In 2017
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Dateline: July 28, 2016
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Disney has offered no timeline for its new "Star Wars" land, but Thursday park fans learned attractions closed temporarily for its construction will reopen in 2017.
Park officials, on their Disney Parks blog, announced the attractions on the Rivers of America that went offline earlier this year as crews prepared for the construction of the 14-acre "Star Wars" land,
This Is How Disneyland Changed In The 1990s
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Dateline: July 15, 2016
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It was a "Fantasmic!" start for Disneyland in the 1990s, and the decade ended with a new Tomorrowland and the disappearance of the parking lot.
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Not much happened for the first two years in terms of changes or additions of new attractions until 1992. Mission to Mars had its last flight and was grounded. In New Orleans Square, something new was coming to
Going Inside The Dream Suite And Walt Disney Apartment At Disneyland
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Dateline: February 12, 2016
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Some of us are just born Disneyland fanatics.
It's hard to dislike the classic theme park of course, but if you're a superfan, as I'd consider myself, there are a few places within the park that you're aware are very difficult to gain access to - some nearly impossible, in fact. These are places many attending the park likely don't even know exist, even as they are
Getting To Disneyland Star Wars Land Needs To Be Magical
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Dateline: January 9, 2016
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As the final scheduled day for the Rivers of America attractions at Disneyland comes to an end, it marks the closing of Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, the Mark Twain Riverboat, Sailing Ship Columbia and Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes and "Fantasmic!" for more than a year. Also included in the closures is the Disneyland Railroad.
All of this is so that Disney can
Dangerous Disneyland Mental Fatigue Part 1
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Dateline: January 6, 2016
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Disneyland gets sued for injuries and deaths all of the time. Believe me, I get that accidents happen, but most of these tourists are simply victims of their own stupidity. Mild disclaimer: a few of these I've read about on only one site, so I'm not entirely sure they happened. Now, let's get down to business.
Matterhorn, Space, and Thunder Mountains are not most
Disneyland To Close Multiple Attractions In January To Build Star Wars Land
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Dateline: December 27, 2015
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Disneyland is set to close multiple attractions and eateries next month to make room for the new "Star Wars"-themed land in the Orange County theme park.
The 14-acre project would be Disney's largest single themed land expansion, CEO Bob Iger said when he announced the project in August at the D23 Expo.
Groundbreaking is scheduled to take place in 2016 at
Disneyland To Close Some Attractions To Build Star Wars Land
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Dateline: December 26, 2015
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To make way for "Star Wars," Disneyland is about to launch its largest expansion ever, which means shutting down a significant chunk of the Anaheim theme park.
In January, 10 attractions and eateries will close - some temporarily, some permanently - only a few months after the resort hiked the price of annual passes as much as 31%. This spring, Disneyland's biggest
58 Ways Star Wars Land Is Changing Disneyland
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Dateline: November 5, 2015
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The Walt Disney Company recently announced that an entirely new land based on the Star Wars universe would be coming to Disneyland, likely in 2019. The 14-acre mini universe will feature two major new rides and other attractions including a restaurant based on the Mos Eisley cantina in the films. I'm not a big Star Wars aficionado, but I hear that the designers working on
Disneyland Adds Second Nightly Fireworks Show Thanksgiving Week
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Dateline: October 23, 2015
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Disneyland will add a second nightly fireworks show during Thanksgiving week - and consider using the strategy on select days in the future to thin out massive crowds.
The "Disneyland Forever" fireworks show will run at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. from Nov. 21 to Nov. 28.
Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the Disneyland Resort is experiencing record crowds, and with
10 Tips For Your Familys Next Trip To Disneyland
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Dateline: October 20, 2015
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With all the rides, shows, characters and restaurants, it's no secret that families are flocking to Disneyland. But with as many as 60,000 visitors on a peak day, it can become overwhelming to know how to make your vacation magical.
Here are a few tips to make sure the happiest place on earth lives up to your family's expectations.
From our experience, if you
Why Star Wars Land Is Being Added To Disneyland
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Dateline: October 18, 2015
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Star Wars Land won't open at Disneyland for several years, but construction will start bringing changes to the park soon after the New Year. The changes Star Wars Land is bringing to Disneyland reflect much more than the addition of a wildly popular entertainment franchise to a wildly popular theme park; they represent a cultural shift that is affecting theme parks across
8 More Unanswered Questions About Star Wars Land
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Dateline: October 1, 2015
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Disney raised even more questions with the recent announcement of plans to temporarily close the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and the Disneyland Railroad to allow for construction of Star Wars Land.
Here's what we know so far: The new 14-acre land will feature two attractions set in a remote frontier town on the outer rim of the "Star Wars" galaxy. While no
In Defense Of Disneyland Why Its Worth Revisiting As A Jaded Adult
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Dateline: August 30, 2015
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I went to Disneyland for the first time when I was 10-years old. My parents, aunt, and grandma loaded my sisters, two cousins, and me into two Oldsmobile Cutlass wagons and we caravanned from Portland (OR) to Anaheim (CA) in a sprawling, Vacation-esque road trip.
We visited the Redwoods, Universal Studios, and San Diego. Wonderful places, all. And yet I only have
Disney Voice Over Actors Bring Theme Park Rides To Life
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Dateline: July 28, 2015
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Voice-over actors are the hidden artists who provide the audio atmosphere and essential back stories that bring theme parks to life..
From the parking lot tram spiel to park-wide announcements to ride narrations, the best work of voice-over actors often goes unnoticed simply because it blends so seamlessly into the overall theme park experience.
During the
A Diamond Celebration In Sardineland
Dateline: July 12, 2015
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It had been three or four years since I had last been to Disneyland. But, on May 22, my mother and I went, just the two of us. That day was the opening day, for lack of a better term, of the park's Diamond celebration. As a part of that, the parks were open for 24 hours, closing at 6 A.M. on May 23 for a few hours.
Rather inadvertently, we ended up parking in the
How Southern California Attractions Like Disneyland Cater To Theme Park Junkies
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Dateline: June 17, 2015
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Can theme parks become even more addictive? That's what parks in Southern California and around the country are hoping to do with their new crop of attractions for this summer.
Anyone in business knows it's more cost-effective to get your current customers to come back and buy more than it is to find a new customer for every sale. So park owners always design
Disneyland Turns 60 Ranking Its Attractions by Land
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Dateline: May 22, 2015
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Oh, boy! The Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration begins today!
Disneyland Park opened in Anaheim, Calif., on July 17, 1955, and ever since, it has entertained millions of guests from all over the world. That's no small feat!
"It's amazing to contemplate all that Disneyland has come to mean to so many people around the world," Tom Staggs, COO of the Walt Disney
Disneyland 60th Anniversary Could Pack The Theme Park
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Dateline: May 19, 2015
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The gripes about Disneyland crowds started on opening day - July 17, 1955 - when so many people showed up that refreshment stands ran out of food and drinks.
Sixty years later, Disneyland is celebrating its diamond anniversary with a new pulsating nighttime parade and upgraded fireworks show plus a sparkling veneer on Sleeping Beauty's castle. Theme park experts
60 Reasons To Visit Disneylands 60th Anniversary
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Dateline: April 22, 2015
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You don't really need a reason to visit Disneyland. It is the happiest place on earth after all. But when was the last time you stepped onto Main Street U.S.A. and took a spin on Dumbo the Flying Elephant?
If it's been awhile, you might want to consider planning a visit this year as the resort goes all out for its 60th anniversary Diamond Celebration. In honor of the
Disneyland Diamond Days Sweepstakes Will Give Away Diamonds
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Dateline: April 14, 2015
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Imagine winning a Disney Diamond or a Cinderella glass slipper, or enjoying a private excursion and dinner in Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park. Those are a few of the exciting prizes that will be awarded to some lucky guests during the Disneyland Diamond Days sweepstakes, part of the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration that begins May 22, 2015.
Diamond Celebration Will Light Up The Disneyland Resort Beginning With Dazzling 24-Hour Event
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Dateline: March 11, 2015
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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
Fair Or Foul Disneyland's Fantasmic Moving To Fastpass System Means No More Saving Spots
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Dateline: December 10, 2014
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A manhole cover between New Orleans Square and the Rivers of America marks the spot.
Once or twice a week around 6 p.m., Janey Ellis and her husband, Patrick Arlt, both 26 of Orange, set down a "Nightmare Before Christmas" blanket near this manhole along the banks of the Rivers of America at Disneyland.
They grab to-go dinners from a nearby restaurant, sit
Tales Of A Disney Cast Member
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Dateline: February 20, 2014
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It's been pretty well established at this point that I'm a bit of a Disneyland geek.
That fact about me just has a way of coming up, even when I don't say anything.
Perfect example: I proudly have my experience as a cast member tucked onto the bottom of my resume because I just can't bear to leave it off. At one of my internships I didn't say a word about it, I
Lunch With Disney Legend Marty Sklar In Disneyland's Club 33
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Dateline: December 23, 2013
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I have to admit, I was getting a little nervous.
It was 1:20 in the afternoon of Nov. 22. I was standing -- actually, pacing back and forth - near the steps of City Hall in Town Square at Disneyland.
Rain was falling pretty steadily, as it had been since daybreak, and it was downright chilly, a far cry from the "warm California sun" we've been hearing about for
Music is Magic
Dateline: November 1, 2013
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I don't even remember my first trip to Disneyland as a child. My first trip with my high school band, on the other hand, I do remember, if a little vaguely. Hey, I've been going since I was a kid, and even with my makeshift leash, all the wonderful memories have always tended to blend together. It was when I was a freshman in high school and we were to march down Main
Dazzling New Live Show Mickey And The Magical Map Opens May 25 In Fantasyland Theatre
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Dateline: May 22, 2013
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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
California vs. Paris: Rivers of America
Dateline: February 9, 2013
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I learned something today.
My comparison article for January 2013 was always going to be about the Rivers of America in Anaheim's Disneyland Park, and its counterpart in Disneyland Paris.
However, until perhaps five minutes ago, I had assumed that the Paris equivalent was also called Rivers of America. Turns out, it's the Rivers of the Far West.
Whilst it
Disney Begins 4 Million Dollar Big Thunder Overhaul
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Dateline: January 3, 2013
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Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will undergo its biggest project in more than three decades when the ride closes Monday for at least nine months.
The Frontierland ride, which mimics a runaway mine train through an Old West canyon, will close so crews can begin a makeover that will last until fall. A reopening date has yet to be announced.
The
Glow Ears Join Disneyland Holiday Fireworks
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Dateline: December 13, 2012
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Max Brauer brings his glowing Mickey Mouse ears to Disneyland several times a week.
But he has rarely seen more than a handful of visitors wearing the interactive ears during the "Believe in Holiday Magic" fireworks show, when the ears change colors and twinkle to the music.
"Not very many people know about it," said Brauer, 19, of Loma Linda.
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California vs. Paris: Frontierland (Part Two)
Dateline: December 8, 2012
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In Anaheim, Frontierland has five very distinct shops (Bonanza Outfitters, Pioneer Mercantile, Silver Spur, The Spirit of Pocahontas Shop and Westward Ho Trading Company) whereas there is really only one store in the Frontierland of Disneyland Paris. This is the Thunder Mesa Mercantile Building, although it is split into three separate parts: Tobias Norton & Sons, Bonanza
A Guy A Girl And 366 Straight Days At Disneyland
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Dateline: September 14, 2012
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If, like Jeff Reitz and Tonya Mickesh, you go to Disneyland oftenvery oftenyou know that asking for a roast beef melt made without horseradish, as opposed to a roast beef melt with horseradish removed after the fact, will require a ten-minute wait at the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe. You know that, if conditions are right, you may ride in the wheelhouse of the Mark Twain
Fantasmic Fun At Anaheim Disneyland
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Dateline: August 19, 2012
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As summer winds down, be sure not to miss the musical extravaganza Fantasmic! at Disneyland in Anaheim. The show depicts Mickey's rousing dream of good versus evil. This colorful phantasmagoria pits famous Disney characters heroes and villains in sweeping battles rendered with symphonic majesty.
Disney characters perform in digital movie form on enormous
Did Disney Raise Annual-Pass Prices To Thin Crowds
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Dateline: May 25, 2012
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Source: Orange County Register
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
Special Fantasmic Anniversary Dessert At Cafe Orleans
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Dateline: May 15, 2012
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Disneyland annual pass-holders witnessed a special 20th anniversary, after-hours performance of Fantasmic! on Monday.
The multimedia show began with a four-minute prologue showing planning and preparation for the attraction and its premiere in May, 1992.
The event took place at 11:30 p.m., after the park was closed to all but pass-holders who had picked up
Disney Plans Exclusive Events For Show's Anniversary
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Dateline: April 25, 2012
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Disneyland is inviting annual passholders to exclusive events to mark the 20th anniversary of the Fantasmic! show.
Disney sent email invitations starting Wednesday to passholders, who can sign up to attend one of four nights. No anniversary events are planned for regular park visitors, said Michele Himmelberg, a Disneyland Resort spokeswoman.
On May 13,
Disney Changes Fireworks And Entertainment Schedule
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Dateline: April 15, 2012
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Disneyland fireworks will return to a weekends-only schedule starting Monday, now that the spring break crowds have subsided.
For about five weeks, the park shot off fireworks every night because of increased tourism during the busy spring break period. School vacations usually run anywhere from mid-March to after Easter. During the slower winter and spring seasons,
24 Consecutive Hours In Disneyland
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Dateline: March 15, 2012
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Normally, I'm quite neurotic about thoroughly planning Disneyland trips. Normally, I plan my trips in advance to fall during less-crowded times of year, I make reservations for the best Disneyland restaurants and I find hotel and airfare deals for my anticipated travel dates. However, when Disney announced on New Year's Eve that Disneyland in California and Walt Disney
Disneyland Resumes Weekday Fireworks
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Dateline: March 15, 2012
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Source: Orange County Register
Are you hearing the boom of Disneyland fireworks on school nights again?
That's because school is out in some places.
Disneyland has resumed fireworks showings on weekdays for about five weeks during the spring break period when crowds pick up. During the slower off season in the winter and spring, Disneyland usually only shoots off fireworks on weekends.
5 Disney Rides Temporarily Close Fantasmic! Show Returns
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Dateline: March 5, 2012
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Source: Orange County Register
Five rides in Disneyland Resort parks will be closed for at least part of March as the park prepares for spring-break crowds.
Four of the rides are set to re-open within the week after undergoing routine maintenance projects: Grizzly River Run in Disney California Adventure and the Mark Twain Riverboat, the Disneyland Monorail and the King Arthur Carrousel in
Suspicious Object Found At Disneyland Was Spiritual Message
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Dateline: March 3, 2012
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The suspicious object that forced Disneyland officials to lock down the theme park Saturday morning was a rolled-up piece of paper with a "spiritual message" discovered in a tree near the entrance, authorities said.
A Disney employee spotted the item in the tree outside a ticket booth shortly after 7 a.m. while greeting visitors at the park entrance, officials
7 Tips For Tackling Disneyland In A Day
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Dateline: February 28, 2012
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I've been to Disneyland hundreds of times over the last two decades and have been writing the Funland theme park blog for about four years now. As a result, people are always asking me how to do everything at Disneyland in a single day.
The short answer is you probably can't. It can be a struggle for even hard-core fans with military assault-like strategies. The
Disney Temporarily Closes 8 Attractions, 1 Show
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Dateline: February 2, 2012
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Eight Disney parks attractions, one show and some hotel pools will be temporarily closed for at least part of February mostly because of maintenance projects.
Disney traditionally conducts most of their big renovation projects in the winter months following the busy holidays when tourism slows down.
On Friday (today), Disney is reopening two of those
Disney Parks Switch Fireworks Entertainment
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Dateline: January 12, 2012
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Disneyland Resort's two parks are changing their entertainment schedule, including the fireworks show, during the slower winter months.
Some of the entertainment features are switching to a weekends-only schedule until the spring.
Here are some of the changes at Disneyland:
Fireworks: "Remember Dreams Come True" fireworks show returns Friday (today)
7 Attractions Temporarily Close At Disney
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Dateline: January 9, 2012
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Visitors to Disneyland resorts may want to check ahead to see if their favorite rides are operating as the park begins its annual maintenance.
Starting Monday, seven attractions will close for refurbishment as well as some shows and restaurants.
The 52-year-old Matterhorn Bobsled ride will be closed until summer while crews update the ride and add new vehicles
Dining At Disney's Club 33: The Good, The Bad And The Shopping
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Dateline: January 6, 2012
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Source: Orange County Weekly
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
Officials Evaluating Disneyland Fireworks Safety
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Dateline: December 28, 2011
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Source: Orange County Register
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
Disneyland Fireworks Temporarily Stopped
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Dateline: December 27, 2011
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Disneyland's nightly holiday fireworks show was canceled Tuesday night for the fifth time in the last week.
The display, "Believe in Holiday Magic," was first canceled on Dec. 22 because of weather conditions and a technical issue. The same night, a Disney employee was transported to a local hospital and released for a noise-related injury from the operation of the
14 Venues, Show Temporarily Close In Disney Parks
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Dateline: May 2, 2011
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Disneyland Resort parks have 14 venues and one show that are temporarily closed during May, mostly for major makeovers or special events.
Many of the projects are ending this month as the two parks -- Disneyland and Disney California Adventure -- prepare for the summer season.
Along Disneyland's Rivers of America, four attractions and the Fantasmic! Show are
Disneyland Closes Attractions For Pirates Premiere
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Dateline: April 28, 2011
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Disneyland this week temporarily closed five attractions as the park prepares for next week's celebrity-studded premiere of the upcoming "Pirates of the Caribbean 4" movie.
Crews are building a screen and seating along Rivers of America for the outdoor viewing May 7 of "Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides" for celebrities, invited guests and ticket holders.
Ultimate Guide To Disneyland Theme Parks
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Dateline: February 24, 2011
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A recent visit to the Disneyland Hotel with my children inevitably led me to the adjacent world-famous Disleyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks, which now offer a plethora of perks for the luxe-minded family vacationer.
When even an extraordinary day at Disneyland just won't do, consider these elite experience options:
Disneyland
VIP Tour
A Four Year Old Boy's Delight There Was Not A Princess In Sight
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Dateline: February 5, 2011
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Source: Vancouver Sun
We're going to Disneyland.
When you say those words to your child, the last thing you expect to hear is, "I don't want to go there."
I was surprised by my son's initial reaction until I learned the reason behind it.
Disneyland is for girls, he said. Only princesses live in Disneyland.
Determined to prove him wrong, we sat at the computer and within
Troubled Disney Dragon Returns
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Dateline: November 15, 2010
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Source: Orange County Register
An oft-troubled robotic dragon, called Murphy by Disneyland employees and fan websites because of its woes, has returned to Fantasmic!, an impressive water-and-light show on the Rivers of America.
The dragon never left Disneyland the repairs were completed on site, said John McClintock, a Disneyland Resort spokesman.
Friday night was the impressive dragon's
Favorite Attractions At Disneyland, California Adventure And Upcoming Changes
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Dateline: November 14, 2010
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Space Mountain, Indiana Jones Adventure, Haunted Mansion, Toy Story Mania! and 'World of Color' are among the best attractions.
The granddaddy of American theme parks changes little from year to year but seems to get better with age.
Among my favorite Disneyland standbys: The Space Mountain indoor roller coaster, the Indiana Jones Adventure dark ride and the
Disney Holiday Fireworks Parade Return Friday
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Dateline: November 11, 2010
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Source: Orange County Register
Crowds at the Disneyland Resort are expected to thicken as the popular holiday season, including special fireworks and a parade, return Friday.
The resort's season runs through Jan. 2 with special entertainment, attraction makeovers and festive decorations.
Disney crews have been installing decorations in the parks since Halloween. Earlier this week, the snow
Disney Removes Broken Dragon From Show For Now
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Dateline: August 30, 2010
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The troublesome, robotic dragon in Disneyland's Fantasmic! was removed from the show indefinitely after breaking down Saturday on stage.
The 45-foot, animatronic dragon collapsed during Saturday's first performance of Fantasmic! on Disneyland's Rivers of America. The dragon, modeled after the Maleficent character from "Sleeping Beauty," was left out of Sunday night's
Wonderful World Of Flubber
Dateline: August 4, 2010
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Source: MickeyMousePark.com
Hello fellow Disney Chums, I just got back from my last trip to the Disneyland, when I say last, I mean last ( for a long while) .Yes, I am not renewing my preferred pass to the park for at least a couple of years. I know I might go through some withdrawals along the way, but this time I think I can handle it. I know I have written about my feeling on this before, but I
No Height Restrictions On Disneyland's Magic
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Dateline: July 8, 2010
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A full-toothed grin was plastered on my face as I walked down Main Street in Disneyland's Magic Kingdom a few weeks ago. It was one of those smiles so big that it that actually hurts your cheeks, but I couldn't wipe it off my face.
My family was in Disneyland to celebrate several major milestones three graduations, two birthdays and one unbirthday and all four
River Fun
Dateline: July 6, 2010
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Source: MickeyMousePark.com
Well hello to all you Disney fans. I want to tell you about some of the exciting times when working on the river. One of the memorable times I recall quite a bit is working the mid-night shift on the rafts. This was a scheduled shift that started at 1am 9am. I know that seems a bit odd but yes the rafts ran at this time. My job was to assist the technicians who worked
Disneyland 55 And Still A Major Force
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Dateline: June 9, 2010
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Disneyland The Happiest Place on Earth turns 55 this summer. Clearly, Walt Disney's dream of creating a family park where parents and children could have fun together is here to stay.
But that's not to say Disneyland hasn't seen its share of changes in 5½ decades. Indeed, one of the biggest overhauls in the Anaheim, Calif., resort's history is currently under way
Disneyland Show, Summer Fireworks Return Friday
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Dateline: May 26, 2010
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Disneyland's water-and-light show and the summer fireworks display are set to return to the park for the Memorial Day weekend, two weeks before the official season begins.
The Fantasmic! show, which appears on the Rivers of America, is set to come back Friday after a nearly five-month absence.
The water-and-light spectacle took a break while the waterway was
Behind-The-Scenes Look At Disneyland's New River
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Dateline: May 6, 2010
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Disneyland's main waterway has always been called the Rivers of America, but it wasn't clear what the name meant.
"We've never even named the rivers," said Kim Irvine, art director of Walt Disney Imagineering.
For the first time, the body of water around Tom Sawyer Island will have distinct sections designed to look like four U.S. river regions: the Mississippi,
Summer Nightastic! Opens June 11 at Disneyland Resort
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Dateline: April 29, 2010
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Summer nights at Disneyland Resort will be brighter and more exciting than ever as Summer Nightastic! returns, bringing with it the most dazzling show of all: the new "World of Color."
Presented on Paradise Bay, "World of Color" is a major milestone in the multi-year expansion of Disney's California Adventure park. The show combines hundreds of versatile, performing
Disney Drains River Changes Shows This Week
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Dateline: January 4, 2010
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With the holiday season ending Sunday, the Disneyland Resort is closing attractions and switching shows for the slower season starting this week.
Today, Disneyland plans to begin draining the Rivers of America for the first time since 2003 for refurbishment.
All river attractions will be closed until May: Mark Twain Riverboat, Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island,
Disneyland's River Set To Be Drained
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Dateline: December 9, 2009
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Source: Orange County Register
Right after the holiday season, visitors to Disneyland will find a dry Rivers of America.
That's right, dry.
The river is scheduled to be drained beginning Jan. 4 and won't be filled up again until May, according to officials with the theme park.
While the river is drained, many Disney fans would like to see something done to add some new life to the Rivers
See Disneyland Fireworks Projections At New Location
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Dateline: October 27, 2009
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For the last week of the Disneyland Halloween fireworks, guests can see the spooky projections that go along with the show on mist screens in the Rivers of America.
Previously, visitors could only see projected images and animated characters, including host Jack Skellington, on a 20-foot orb on top of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Guests in other parts of the park, besides
Fantasmic!
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Dateline: October 15, 2009
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Part of the fun of a trip to Disneyland is watching its version of "Fantasmic!" At Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, "Fantasmic!" plays in a specially built theater, but at Disneyland it just takes place in the middle of the park. Guests watch from Frontierland across the Rivers of America. The show is staged on Tom Sawyer's Island.
Yes, that leads to some odd
Disneyland Dragon Makes First Public Appearance
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Dateline: September 1, 2009
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The Disneyland dragon has finally joined the Fantasmic! show.
Tonight, the problematic dragon came out in public for the first time during a water-and-light show on the Rivers of America.
Disney officials announced this afternoon that the animatronic dragon would debut after facing technical trouble all summer. The official summer season ended last month without
Fantasmic Dragon Set To Debut Tonight At Disneyland — Finally
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Dateline: September 1, 2009
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After months of false starts and frustrating anticipation, the Fantasmic dragon will finally take the stage at Disneyland tonight (Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009) at 8:15 p.m., according to park officials.
Despite top billing, the oft-delayed dragon failed to appear during the Anaheim theme park's Summer Nightastic promotion.
Expect big crowds along the Rivers of
Mechanical Problems Slay Disneyland Dragon
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Dateline: June 12, 2009
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The Disneyland automated dragon will not make any appearances at the California amusement park in the near future due to mechanical problems, Disney says.
Disney said Maleficent, the fire-breathing star of the Disneyland production "Fantasmic," has been sidelined with unspecified mechanical problems ahead of Friday's premiere of the summer-long show, the Los Angeles
Flotsam And Jetsam Eels To Join Fantasmic Cast At Disneyland
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Dateline: June 5, 2009
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When Disneyland decided to incorporate Ursula's evil eels Flotsam and Jetsam from "Little Mermaid" into the updated Fantasmic show, master puppeteer Michael Curry drew inspiration from a novelty shop wooden wiggle snake.
"I wanted a sense of swimming, of serpentine motion and menace," said Curry, a long-time Disney collaborator. "Since it's an underwater movie, it
Disneyland The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
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Dateline: April 29, 2009
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Summer Nightastic! The Good
The best part of last Friday's media day at the Disneyland Resort had to be the news from a talk show-style presentation put on by the resort's marketing department called What's New, What's Next.
Summer Nightastic! is the name of the Disneyland Resort's summer 2009 marketing campaign. It covers everything from dance parties to new
Disneyland Recycles Old Shows Into Summer Nightastic
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Dateline: April 24, 2009
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With no new major attraction to promote this year, Disneyland has strung together a series of existing nighttime shows under the banner of Summer Nightastic - in the hope visitors will ignore the giant construction site next door that is Disney's California Adventure.
With a heavy sprinkling of pixie dust, Disney has transformed what is normally regarded as periodic
Disneyland Versus Walt Disney World
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Dateline: January 20, 2009
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Well, we spent the day Monday (and I mean the day -- 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.) at Disneyland in California, and, as promised, here's my review. I've decided to compare Disneyland in CA to Walt Disney Land in Florida, which we visited just a year ago. (Read my full report on Walt Disney World.)
What's best about Disneyland in California:
It's the original Disney
First Ever Insiders Guide to the Disneyland Resort Covers Attractions
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Dateline: January 15, 2009
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Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain Rank as Park Favorites
Tower of Terror Provides a Perfect Thrill
Blue Bayou and Napa Rose Sweep the Restaurant Competition
Disneyana and World of Disney Set Shopping Pace
Zagat Survey today released its first Disneyland Resort Insider's Guide, a comprehensive overview of 279 rides, attractions, dining,
Interpreter Allows Disney Attractions To Be Fully Enjoyed
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Dateline: July 25, 2008
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Recently, my family returned to California to attend a wedding and take a much-needed vacation. For months my wife and four kids were bubbling with excitement to go to Disneyland. As a native Californian, I went to Disneyland about once or twice a year and always had a great time.
We moved to Washington five years ago and haven't had a chance to return to
Exclusive Tour Inside Disneyland's Dream Suite
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Dateline: February 7, 2008
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Starting Thursday, Disneyland plans to award free overnight stays in the $3-million Dream Suite, once intended as Walt Disney's private apartment.
During an exclusive tour last week, computer technicians armed with laptops continued to fine-tune and debug the extensive electronic surprises planned for almost every room of the 2,600-square-foot suite.
Each room
22 Years And Still Jazzed About Disneyland Gig
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Dateline: January 10, 2008
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For 22 years, a group of Arizona State University graduates have held squatters' rights to one of the choicest pieces of real estate on Planet Earth.
The spot: At the bend of the river in Disneyland's New Orleans Square, just across from the Fantasmic! extravaganza on Tom Sawyer's Island.
The grads: The Side Street Strutters, one of American's great Dixieland
Gay Days Disneyland: A Daily Report
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Dateline: October 5, 2007
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The OC may have gotten the axe but the real Orange County is alive and thriving.
Our very own Dennis Hensley ventures behind the orange curtain for Gay Days at Disneyland and much, much more. Do these mouse ears make me look gay?
Day 1 - Thursday, October 4 - Anaheim, CA
A Menage I can get used to
When you think of staying at a hotel near Disneyland,
IATSE Gets Disney Pyrotechnics Contract Negotiations Begin Later This Month
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Dateline: July 2, 2007
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The Intl. Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees has unionized the employees of the pyrotechnics department at Disneyland.
IATSE announced Monday it had won the majority of votes in an election to represent the 30 employees in the unit. It noted that Disney has accepted the result.
The union said negotiations on a contract will probably begin later this month.
Today's Tom Sawyer
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Dateline: May 24, 2007
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Let the lads and lasses loot, plunder and pillage to their hearts' content at Disneyland - if they can get past some scurvy scallywags ready to defend their precious spoils.
Now that facets of old Tom Sawyer Island have gotten the heave-ho, the attraction reopens today with a redesigned "Pirates of the Caribbean" theme meant to boost the aging interactive playground
From Disneyland To The Movies And Back Again
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Dateline: May 22, 2007
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A longtime favorite Disneyland Resort attraction is reopening May 25 with new swashbuckling adventures as Captain Jack Sparrow and his gaggle of mates take over Tom Sawyer Island and turn it into their own "Pirate's Lair." The pirates will loot and carouse as they attempt to recruit island guests into their brotherhood of freedom and greed at Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer
When You Wish Upon A Star
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Dateline: March 17, 2007
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Disneyland is everything you have read about, and more.
Ever since I was a child, I wanted to visit Disneyland. Isn't that every kid's dream?
That dream became a reality just before Christmas last year. My mum, brother and I finally made a trip to that magical place.
The flight from Malaysia to the US was terribly long and tiring. However, it was worth
Electrosynthomagnetic Sounds And Sparkling Lights
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Dateline: December 28, 2006
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Source: Village News
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
50 Years Of Disneyland
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Dateline: January 31, 2006
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Disneyland spokesman Tim O'Day, hired as a parade performer in 1976 and knowledgeable about virtually every Disneyland detail, is practically the grand marshal of the theme park's rich history, including its integration to motion pictures. The co-author of Disneyland: Then, Now and Forever talked with Box Office Mojo about the Happiest Place on Earth.
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Doing Disneyland Right
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Dateline: December 25, 2005
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An overstatement, certainly. But the truth is that every aspect of Disneyland -- from its Fastpass ride system, to its months-in-advance reservations for popular "character meals," to its early-entry admission perks -- rewards organization and discourages instant gratification.
Can you have a great time flying seat-of-your-pants at Disneyland? Absolutely. But I
Disneyland Still Magical At 50
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Dateline: August 5, 2005
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Disneyland is giving itself a 50th birthday bash and we're all invited. The party began on the fifth of May and my family and I visited on the eighth. When I passed through the turnstile, the employee greeted me with a hearty, "Welcome home," in keeping with the 50th Anniversary theme, "Happiest Homecoming on Earth." I did feel I was coming home, and I'm sure other guests
50 Ways To Love Disneyland
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Dateline: May 1, 2005
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Source: Arizona Republic
Mickey Mouse is planning a blowout as Disneyland Resort in California celebrates its 50th anniversary, starting Thursday.
Sure, it'll be hot, and the lines will be long. But you know you want to go: the Matterhorn; Mickey-shaped, chocolate-covered ice cream; mouse ears with your name embroidered on the back. Arizona is second only to California for the number of
Your Best Or Worst Memory Of Disneyland?
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Dateline: May 1, 2005
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Donna Cleveland, San Francisco
Disneyland '59 was the scene of a double date gone bad. My boyfriend and my best friend were sneaking around the attractions behind my back. Her "date" was in on the deception. At a serendipitous Disneyland reunion in '94, the same old boyfriend belatedly apologized with an expensive gift..
MaryAnn Wofford, Fremont
My
Disney's Rivers Of America All Dried Up
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Dateline: January 22, 2003
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Source: Orange County Register
Many guests are disappointed to find access to Tom Sawyer Island temporarily cut off.
Hard to say what the toaster was doing at the bottom of Disneyland's Rivers of America.
Sure, the cameras, beepers and video recorders make sense. But not the toaster. Or the full bottle of rum. The Rivers of America, which wrap around Tom Sawyer Island and hide underwater
Disneyland In One Day
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Dateline: March 1, 2000
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The First Hint that my mission will be daunting: I tell the cast member in Guest Relations the title of the article I'm researching, and she starts to giggle. Disneyland in a day? Who am I kidding? "It might be a little hard," she says, handing me my tickets, "to do it all in a day."
Disneyland has its own special feel, and nostalgia is only part of it. Yes, it's
The Turnstiles Keep Rolling At Disneyland
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Dateline: July 11, 1997
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Source: Orange County Register
There are classified secrets and there are Disney secrets. The only difference is that when spilling a secret can make a few bucks, it's either espionage or a Disney media event.
Such was the case in Anaheim this past Sunday. A woman named Minnie - last name, NOT Mouse - shows up at Disneyland. She's immediately showered with her 15 minutes of fame and lots of prizes.
Main Street Magic
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Dateline: May 19, 1997
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Disneyland is kicking off the summer season with its new nighttime show, 'Light Magic,' which debuts May 21. The show replaces the Electrical Parade on Main Street, which has captivated crowds for more than 24 years. 'Light Magic' will feature four shows nightly on weekends and holidays. The Electrical Parade's half-million tiny, colorful bulbs that illuminated Main
Fun And Adventure
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Dateline: September 1, 1996
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Long before the line became an advertising slogan used by sports celebs, youngsters in America held onto the hope that one day, their parents would walk in and say, "We're going to Disneyland!" Disney's properties have rewarded the company with the highest annual attendance of any theme park system in
Disneyland Promises To Reduce Noise
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Dateline: June 10, 1993
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In an effort to appease neighbors who are opposed to a new Disney resort and theme park, Walt Disney Co. officials said Wednesday that they will spend $500,000 to tone down noise already coming from Disneyland.
The announcement came during a City council hearing on the proposed $3-billion Westcot project.
One of the obstacles to approval has been the potential for
Disney's Fantasy Island
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Dateline: October 1, 1992
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Source: TCI
When Disneyland recently opened its new night spectacular, Fantasmic, the park created a multi-million dollar venue for the future, Bob McTyre, vice president of entertainment explains, "We were inspired by the Illuminations lagoon show at Disney World. Our 'river' surrounding Tom Sawyer Island is smaller than the Florida lagoon, and Fantasmic is different from Disney's
Your Best Day Ever At Disneyland
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Dateline: June 1, 1992
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Source: Sunset
Enjoy a Mickey Mouse flapjack for breakfast, then hit Splash Mountain early. Eat lunch at the Big Thunder Ranch. Top off your day at Disneyland by watching fireworks from a little know vantage point. Those are some of the tips we picked up after visiting Disneyland five times last season. We learned how to tackle the park during its busiest time-summer. We discovered how
New Show For Disneyland
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Dateline: February 23, 1992
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Source: Seattle Times
Disneyland's newest attraction, Fantasmic, will combine magic, music, 51 live performers, a variety of giant props and special effects, including pyrotechnics, lasers, fog and fiber optics. The giant nighttime stage show is slated to open in April.
"Fantasmic is the biggest and most exciting attraction ever produced at a Disney theme park," Scott Swan claimed boldly.
The dragon has an unofficial nickname given to it by the cast and crew of the show. Its nickname: Bucky.
Original name for Fantasmic was Imagination but was changed since Disney could not copyright the name.
This was the first show in the US to use the new French water screens. In addition to being used for back projection, they can completely hide Tom Sawyer Island for set changes.
Film images are projected onto three massive mist screens which appear on the River. Each screen is 50 feet wide, 30 feet high, and 6 inches thick.
Features include lasers, fog effects, water fountains, fireworks, and fiber-optics technology.
Maleficent, the Sleeping Beauty sorceress, is transformed into a 45-foot dragon which breathes fire and ignites the surface of the River.
Five water barges are the means by which a 20-foot-tall Ursula (originally on a barge currently shown only on water screens) and a 25-foot-long Crocodile move about the river.
Statistics:
Water screens are 30 by 50 feet and 4 inches thick
Stage: For the most part, Fantasmic! Takes place on the water. The remainder of the production occurs on the new "rest area" in front of the Cider Mill on Tom Sawyer Island. While guests may visit here during the day, at night it is a performance space including a 20-foot by 20-foot trap door.
Crew: 50 per performance
Costumes: 341 costumes are necessary to operate seven nights a week.
Sound effects: A full orchestral score and a variety of sound effects are presented in full surround sound on an all-new, computer-controlled, state-of-the-art sound system.
Projectors located on the Island create images on the screens using 70 mm film.
Special Effects: Seven separate hydraulic lifts and three compressed air lifts are used to assist in the special effects. (Lasers, fog, smoke, water effects, fire and pyrotechnics.)
Watercraft: In addition to the Mark Twain Steamboat and the Columbia Sailing Ship, Fantasmic! Features five new "show barges". The barges used to transport characters during the show, are 20 feet long by 4 feet tall and are docked in a new Backstage marine with six pyrotechnic barges.
Audience Capacity: 12,000 guests per show, standing along the banks of Disneyland's Rivers of
America in Frontierland and New Orleans Square.
KAA the Snake: 100 feet long
In 2009 a 45-foot-tall, 18,000-pound dragon nicknamed "Murphy" was installed and premiered on September 1, 2009
In May 2023 "Murphys'" (the dragon) head caught fire during a performance of Fantasmic!. The dragon was completely destroyed. Show discontinued.
Disneyland announced Fantasmic will return on May 24, 2024
As the lights fade, the river is quiet and dark. Then, a very faint musical note is heard, swelling and growing into a dramatic chord. A brilliant cone of light shoots up from the island into the sky, circling -- but with nothing inside.
Another chord is struck, and the cone vanishes, revealing Mickey Mouse. The music becomes glorious and exciting, as Mickey brings the river to life. He then appears on giant water-mist ''screens'' as the Sorcerer's Apprentice, from the film *Fantasia*. The musical score from ''The Sorcerer's Apprentice'' and the theme ''Imagination'' interweave to
accompany the action, as Mickey conducts animated shooting stars and live firework comets flying across the sky.
The mist screens are filled with twinkling stars that dissolve into colorful, blooming flowers. On stage can be seem huge flower petals, changing color and transforming from a pink Camellia to a yellow and white daisy to a purple pansy to a red rose. The petals then become huge green leaves and combine with on-screen animation to become the
flora and fauna of the jungle.
As fog begins to float over the river, the rhythm and exotic sounds of the jungle can be heard. Through the fog can be seen an enormous Kaa, the snake from *Jungle Book*, slithering across the island with piercing beams of light for eyes, searching the audience as he makes his way through the jungle foliage. The Jungle beat grows as floating stages carry King Louie and neon-colored monkeys across the river, which has been transformed into an imaginative jungle where everything moves to the wild beat.
The music changes abruptly to a pulsing, contemporary rendition of ''Pink Elephants on Parade'' from *Dumbo*, as animated pink elephants appear both on-screen and on the island. Suddenly, the elephants seem to be puppets dancing on strings, then vanish, leaving the strings behind. Now the magical strings manipulate three huge puppets, with Pinocchio in the center.
On-screen we see Jiminy Cricket underwater, calling to his pal Pinocchio, in gurgling desperation. A colorful montage of underwater creatures appears. Jiminy then encounters the huge eye and teeth of Monstro the Whale. A combined sequence of film and live special effects show the angry, tail-thrashing whale creating a storm-like effect on the
water, with real water splashing around as Monstro stirs up the sea. The sounds of crashing waves and thunder rumble through the audience, as we witness a ship, on-screen, being tossed in the storm.
A loud canon shot takes our attention to the Pirate Ship, coming around the bend, filled with action. Captain Hook, Mr. Smee, Peter Pan and pirates jump, climb and swing on ropes in a battle fully scored like a scene from an epic swashbuckling adventure film. Following the ship is a huge crocodile -- ''tick-tocking'' as he goes, scaring Captain Hook up to the crows nest, as the ship disappears into the on-coming fog.
The ''Imagination'' theme comes in again as pink and blue clouds cover the river. Snow White and her Prince, Ariel and Eric, and Beauty and the Beast all float by, as if in a dream ballet in the clouds, each so happy
to have their dream come true. But the beautiful music starts to sound a bit haunting. The Evil Queen from *Snow White* appears on stage, calling for her magic mirror -- which appears in animated form, on-screen
Magic Mirror:In the Magic Kingdom, there are many beautiful princesses far more fair than you, my Queen.
The sinister Queen seethes with jealousy and hatred
Magic Mirror:In Mickey's imagination, beauty and love will always survive.
In anger, she moves to her bubbling cauldron, where she creates a brew of evil magic to transform herself in the Wicked Witch. The magic mirror transforms into the ugly face of the wicked witch
Magic Mirror:Imagine THIS!
On-screen, we see her face dissolve into that of the sea witch, Ursula, from *The Little Mermaid*, as out from the river and fog comes the tentacles of a 20' tall Ursula, laughing violently as she passes. Back on-screen, the face of Ursula fades to reveal only her evil eyes -- which transform into the eyes of the horrific Chernabog, from *Fantasia*.
Images of skeletons on horseback, riding across the sky, appear on-screen as Chernabog watches, flames dance in his hand. Then a real burst of flames explodes on the island and Maleficent, from *Sleeping Beauty*, appears. Mickey Mouse sees Malefiecent and shakes in his shoes as she points to him
Maleficent: Now you will deal with MY imagination!'' Another burst of flames signals a dramatic transformation as Maleficent grows 30' tall and changes into a ferocious dragon, on-screen. But, as lightning flashes, you can see through the animated sequence on-screen to a huge 40' three-dimensional dragon, taking over the island. She lowers her head and breathes fire over the river,
igniting it into a sea of flames. The evil side of imagination have now created an island of terror.
Only Mickey can save himself from his own imagination, and he appears as the Brave Little Tailor, ready to do battle. With electrifying laser special effects, he defeats the dragon and all the evil forces. On-screen, we see the dragon, zapped by Mickey's positive powers, swirl into the air and vanish in a burst of pixie dust. A sparkling, twinkling presence can be seen and a magical sound begins to grow, as Tinker Bell appears. Flying about the sky on-screen, she waves her magic wand and showers the Mark Twain with pixie dust as it comes around the bend. The riverboat is loaded with all the lovable Disney characters, waving banners and cheering their hero, while fireworks cascade over the rails of the Mark Twain.
As the riverboat reaches the dock, a flash explodes on top of the boat, revealing Mickey Mouse as Steamboat Willie at the helm. Mickey pilots the boat past the audience in a festive celebrational finale, and then disappears into the fog. Suddenly, Mickey appears in a splash of light up on the Cider Mill, now as Sorcerer Mickey. The music swells and grows, as he conducts laser beams that criss-cross over the entire river area, creating a sunburst effect radiating out from Mickey, proving that the magical powers of his positive imagination are stronger than ever. As the musical theme ''Imagination'' builds to a final chorus, a glorious display of fireworks is added to the river spectacular. Mickey lifts his arms upward as more fireworks shoot from his fingers.
Then, in a flash, Mickey magically disappears from the Cider Mill and reappears again, center stage, in his normal character. All the effects and music abruptly freeze.
Mickey Mouse:Some imaginations, huh? Ha! Ha!
And with that, all the effects vanish, leaving the brilliant cone of lights empty. On a final musical note, the lights go out, and the river is quiet and dark once again
