Staff Writer As of lately, The Disneyland News Today website has not been living up to its original expectations. This is mostly due to myself and my lack of time to donate to posting on the site and keeping up with the daily news. That is why I am stepping down as lead reporter of the Disneyland … Read more
We reported last month that Disney would be real releasing an album consisting of some songs from the Carthay Circle Theater’s background music loop. Here it is… From Greg Ehrbar on the Disney Parks Blog: In the wake of the extremely popular “Music from Cars Land” album, another new CD comes out November 6 that … Read more
Immerse yourself in the magic of Fantasyland with new artwork from Disney Parks created by Walt Disney Imagineers, Brian Crosby, Jim Crouch and Jeremy Fulton, along with Disney inspired artists, Steve Adams, Jody Daily, Jeff Granito, Katie Kelly, Maggie Parr, Jimmy Pickering, George Scribner, Darren Wilson and Yakovetic. Artwork will be available in a various … Read more
I am in shock as I write this, but Disney is going to acquire Lucasfilm, Star Wars and all… Burbank, CA and San Francisco, CA, October 30, 2012 – Continuing its strategy of delivering exceptional creative content to audiences around the world, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has agreed to acquire Lucasfilm Ltd. in a … Read more
From Janet Knox on the Disney Parks Blog: Earlier this year, I shared that we soon will welcome Earl of Sandwich to the Downtown Disney District at theDisneyland Resort. I know many of you will share my excitement that official Grand Opening Ceremony is set for November 2! We are thrilled since this is the only Earl of Sandwich … Read more
From Erin Glover of Disney Parks Blog: We’re bringing the excitement of the newly expanded Disney California Adventure park to Pasadena, Calif., with a Cars Land-inspired float in the 124th Rose Parade on January 1, 2013! This year’s parade theme is “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” – which is perfect for a story like “Cars,” … Read more
From Shawn Slater of Disney Parks Blog: Meet Ralph, the “bad guy” who really wants to be a “good guy” in Disney’s newest animated adventure comedy “Wreck-It Ralph.” In the movie, Ralph goes game jumping across the arcade to prove he’s got what it takes to be a hero. Now, Ralph’s set to do some … Read more
Max gives us a look at the past weekend in Disneyland. Halloween decorations are out in full. Work progresses on the Princess Meet & Greet Fantasy Faire. Plus some looks at Haunted Mansion’s Nightmare Before Christmas overlay. Main Street decorated in orange & red A look at some of the progress on the Princess Fantasy … Read more
Disney has announced a new campaign that will supposedly make every week of next year very special: Regular Blog readers already know that next year is a momentous year – with New Fantasyland, the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom Park history at Walt Disney World Resort and the first full year of a re-imagined Disney … Read more
From Erin Glover of the Disney Parks Blog: The holidays are my favorite time of year at Disney Parks. The festive décor, special shows – and of course the seasonal snacks – all combine to create the most magical time of year, especially here at the Disneyland Resort. Whether it’s your first holiday time visit … Read more
From Kevin Rafferty Jr. of Disney Parks Blog: Throughout the year, the Disneyland Resort hosts musical performances from every branch of the military. This Thursday, Oct. 18, the United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants from Washington, D.C., will be joining us with three different entertainment offerings throughout the day. At 11 a.m., … Read more
Larry went out to the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party this past week & gave us some picture details of the decorations, guest costumes & atmosphere of the evening. Overall the Halloween Party seems to be a hit for children & adults alike! Zocalo Park in Frontierland has an abundance of “Day of the … Read more
From Janet Cox of Disney Parks Blog: Have you ever wanted to ice skate through a winter wonderland, but you live in a warmer place (like sunny Southern California) and don’t own a pair of skates? If so, I have some exciting news for you! Tinker Bell and her pixie sister, Periwinkle, will soon bring … Read more
Conner gives us a look at the fall holiday decorations at the Disneyland Resort, plus an in depth look at the Frankenweenie exhibit in the Art of Animation building over in DCA, a quick glimpse at Cars Land. A glimpse at the holiday decorations down Main Street. The vegetation by Tomorrowland has fall colors too. … Read more
From Kevin Rafferty of the Disney Parks Blog: This past summer, the world’s first tubular steel roller coaster – the Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland park – received an extensive refurbishment that included a fantastic new paint job and all-new bobsleds. Now considered a piece of roller coaster history, a former bobsled from the iconic attraction … Read more
Tim gives us a detailed look at the Big Thunder Ranch Halloween Roundup, the Halloween decorations in Disneyland, plus a look at the changed windows down Buena Vista Street. Earl of Sandwich construction Halloween Roundup at Big Thunder Ranch Ghost Galaxy is back for the holiday Pumpkins are everywhere to decorate Main Street The iconic … Read more
