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Disney Shows Its Super-Powers with Marvel at the 2011 D23 Expo

June 11, 2018August 11, 2011

MARVEL MAKES INAUGURAL APPEARANCE AT DISNEY’S D23 EXPO! NEW YORK, NY –August 11, 2011 – Marvel is coming to Anaheim this year to make its historic debut at D23, the ultimate Disney fan event, and we’re pulling out all the stops! On Sunday, August 21, at 10:15 a.m. in the Arena, join us for Marvel: … Read more

The California Zephyr Departs For Western Pacific Railroad Museum

June 11, 2018August 9, 2011

From Betsy Sanchez on the Disney Parks Blog: I’m excited to share with you a very special donation that we recently made to Western Pacific Railroad Museum in Portola, California. As part of the expansion of Disney California Adventure park, the main entrance is changing and the cab of the California Zephyr train that most … Read more

The Backstory of Paradise Gardens

June 11, 2018August 8, 2011

A fun story from Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog: As all our guests know, every Disney Parks experience starts with a story. Paradise Garden Grill and Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta at Disney California Adventure park are no exceptions. These aren’t just places to get fabulous pizzas, pasta and kabobs – they’re part of … Read more

Michael Wada’s 8/7/11 DCA Photo Report

June 11, 2018August 8, 2011

DLNT Reporter Michael Wada took a visit to Disney California Adventure yesterday and captured a few newsworthy photos and also some very nice photos around Paradise Gardens.

Good Morning DCA

A Look Inside The Wilderness Explorer Camp

June 11, 2018August 3, 2011

From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog: You’ve already heard that you can meet Russell and Dug at the Wilderness Explorer Camp at Disney California Adventure park. Today, we’re taking you inside the camp to see Wilderness-Explorers-in-training as they earn their Wilderness Explorer Badges along the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. If you look closely, … Read more

Minnie’s Fly Girls Coming To Condor Flats

June 11, 2018August 3, 2011

An interesting post today on the Disney Auditions Website looking for performers for a new stage show called Minnie’s Fly Girls coming to Condor Flats. Here actual post: Disney Parks Talent Casting is seeking Female and Male Singer/Actors for Minnie’s Fly Girls Charter Airlines, a tune-filled “travelogue” of song, dance and Guest interactive moments, fueled … Read more

Conner Purzycki’s 7/29/11 DLR Photo Report

June 11, 2018July 31, 2011

I was at the Disneyland Resort recently and was able to capture some newsworthy photos to share. A little shorter than my usual photo reports but it is the summer so it is usually the slow season when it comes to news. Photos include Cars Land, Carthay Circle Theater, and much more…

The towers on the Golden Gate Bridge are now completely gone

Official Closing Dates Announced For Engine-Ear Toys and Greetings From California

June 11, 2018July 26, 2011

From Michelle Harker on the Disney Parks Blog: I’m sure most of you know by now either from reading the Disney Parks Blog or visiting the Disneyland Resort, that the new entrance to Disney California Adventure park debuted just a few weeks ago. And I have to say it looks spectacular! A new entrance also … Read more

Happy 56th Birthday Disneyland

June 11, 2018July 18, 2011

To celebrate Disneyland’s 56th anniversary, a “flash mob” was held in town square yesterday as dozens of characters led a singing of Happy Birthday. Taken by Jae Brattain.

Jae Brattain’s 7/17/11 DLR Photo Report

June 11, 2018July 18, 2011

DLNT Podcaster Jae Brattain took a trip to the Disneyland Resort this weekend to celebrate’s the parks 56th anniversary. He also took some newsworthy photos to share…

Artist Robert Olszewski was doing a signing in the Disney Gallery on July 17th

Parks and Resorts Announces “Carousel of Projects” for the D23 Expo

June 11, 2018July 18, 2011

Fans attending Disney’s D23 Expo August 19-21 at the Anaheim Convention Center will have the chance to experience “a great big beautiful tomorrow” as they immerse themselves in the future of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, which is currently in the biggest period of global expansion in its history. Drawing inspiration from a classic attraction … Read more

The Golden Gate Making Way For The Glendale-Hyperion Bridge

June 11, 2018July 18, 2011

From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog: As we mentioned on Friday, work began yesterday at Disney California Adventure park to transform the current Golden Gate Bridge at the park’s entrance into a re-creation of the historic Glendale-Hyperion Bridge. The rendering above shows what the new bridge will look like when it is completed … Read more

Pan Pacific Turnstiles Opened To Guests Today

June 11, 2018July 15, 2011

From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog: As we’ve been sharing here on the Disney Parks Blog, there are even more changes coming for Disney California Adventure park over the next year – especially toward the front of the park. Today guests can see the first bit of this exciting makeover as we’ve just … Read more

Big “Mack” Hiding in Little Mermaid

June 11, 2018July 15, 2011

We came across a photo of two imagineers working on a model for Orlando’s Little Mermaid attraction, Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid. Well, after looking at this photo for a while, you might see a familiar face in the background. Look closely and you will see Mack from Cars sitting behind the … Read more

Learn To Fly The Goofy Way!!

June 11, 2018July 10, 2011

Take a spin above Paradise Gardens with this ride through video of Goofy’s Sky School.

Arena Presentation Schedule Announced for 2011 D23 Expo

June 11, 2018July 7, 2011

ARENA SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR THE D23 EXPO: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT AUGUST 19 – 21 AT THE ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER Star-Studded Presentations Include Regis Philbin, the Cast of Disney Channel’s “Shake It Up,” Disney Princesses and Countless Surprise Appearances ANAHEIM, Calif. – July 7, 2011 – The D23 Expo 2011 is proud to announce … Read more