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Disney Parks Management Shake Up Shakes Up Fans

June 11, 2018July 6, 2011

What began quietly with a job swap between Hollywood Studios VP Rilous Carter and Epcot VP Dan Cockerell has now exploded into a full Disney Parks management shake-up. In the days following, Walt Disney Parks and Resort president Al Weiss “retired” after 39 years with the company, prompting Walt Disney Parks and Resorts chairman Tom … Read more

World of Red, White, and Blue

June 11, 2018July 2, 2011

Disney California Adventure debuted the “4th of Color” pre-show for World of Color last night to celebrate the holiday weekend. We were on scene and got video of the pre-show for all to enjoy.

Matterhorn Movie in the Works???

February 5, 2024June 30, 2011

From Borys Kit on The Hollywood Reporter: Disney is developing an adventure movie project inspired by the Matterhorn ride and has set Jason Dean Hall to pen the script. Justin Springer (Tron Legacy, Prom) is producing the project, which has a working title of The Hill. The Matterhorn, also known as the Matterhorn Bobsleds, is … Read more

Take A Virtual Walk Through Cars Land

February 5, 2024June 29, 2011

From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog: Can’t wait to take a stroll through Radiator Springs? If the opening of Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park next year has you ready to cruise past Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree and Luigi’s Flying Tires, then you don’t want to miss this video. It takes you on … Read more

Conner Purzycki’s 6/24/11 DLR Photo Report

June 11, 2018June 25, 2011

I was the Disneyland Resort yesterday to and was able to capture quite a few newsworthy photos. Pictures include Cars Land, Paradise Gardens, Buena Vista Street, and much more…

In Tomorrowland, The Orbitron is finally spinning again

Changes Coming To Disneyland Grad Night In 2012 And 2013

February 5, 2024June 22, 2011

From the Disney Parks Blog: As our 50th Grad Nite season comes to an end, we are excited to announce new twists and enhancements coming in 2012 and 2013 to this traditional rite of passage so many of us experienced as high school graduates. In 2012, Grads will have more time, more flexibility and more … Read more

World of Color to Hold 4th of July Pre-Show July 1-4

February 5, 2024June 21, 2011

From the Disney Parks Blog: We’re celebrating July 4th in a very special way at the Disneyland Resort! From July 1-4, guests can experience special nighttime spectaculars celebrating America. At Disney California Adventure park, we’ve got an all-new Independence Day “World of Color” pre-show which will run prior to each showing of “World of Color” … Read more

Cars Land Will be “Cars 1.5”

February 5, 2024June 19, 2011

An interesting article from The Upcoming Pixar Blog. They had a chat with the Cars Franchise Guardian Jay Ward at a Cars 2 press event. One interesting subject that was brought up was Cars Land, and Jay talks a little about the backstory of Cars Land and how it will fit into the story of … Read more

List of Disney Legends to be Inducted at the 2011 D23 Expo

February 5, 2024June 16, 2011

Regis Philbin, Jim Henson, Disney Princesses Jodi Benson, Paige O’Hara, Lea Salonga, Anika Noni Rose, and Other Talented Contributors to Disney History Take the Spotlight at a Special Ceremony on Friday, August 19! BURBANK, Calif. – June 16, 2011 –Television icon Regis Philbin, Muppets creator Jim Henson, the extraordinary actresses who vocally brought to life … Read more

Jae Brattain’s Disneyland Hotel Photo Report

February 5, 2024June 15, 2011

DLNT Podcaster Jae Brattian stayed at the Disneyland Hotel recently and was nice enough to give us a tour around his suite and around the hotel grounds including Trader Sam’s.

New Characters and Show Coming To Disney California Adventure

February 5, 2024June 15, 2011

From the Disney Parks Blog: There are new friends coming to Disney California Adventure park this summer! On June 25, the Wilderness Explorers’ Camp will open at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, featuring Russell and Dug from the Disney•Pixar film, “Up.” The Ahwahnee Camp Circle will be the place where guests can participate in a special … Read more

Updated Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree Concept Art

February 5, 2024June 11, 2011

A piece of concept art was shown in this weeks D23’s Disney Geek showing an updated look at the new attraction coming to Cars Land, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree. This updated art shows the attraction and queue layout. Guests will enter under the marquee on the bottom right where after a few switchback they will end … Read more

Happy Birthday World of Color!!

February 5, 2024June 10, 2011

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of World of Color, seen it many times. To celebrate the shows first anniversary, I’m going to re-post some images, videos, and news stories covering the history of World of Color.

On the Spot at Paradise Pier – 12/31/08

One of our spy reporters was at Disney’s California Adventure yesterday & noticed 2 very interesting developments in Paradise Pier:

It’s kind of to make out, but the eyes & mouth of the sun face have been removed. We’ll have a closer up picture of this for you on Friday.

Laserman 2.0

February 5, 2024June 10, 2011

Seem that Laserman has a few more tricks to show us this summer. From the Disney Parks Blog: Attention Programs! A “Disney Soundsational Summer” is underway at the Disneyland Resort and an all-new Laserman show is coming to ElecTRONica at Disney California Adventure park! With new music, new lasers, and a few surprises, this exciting … Read more

Disneyland Resort Ticket Prices To Rise June 12th

February 5, 2024June 10, 2011

From the Disney Parks Blog: We wanted to let you know that ticket prices are increasing at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. The new prices go into effect on June 12, but today we’re sharing an early look at pricing details as well as some existing special values for Florida and California residents. At Walt … Read more

ElecTRONica Extended Once Again Through Spring 2012

February 5, 2024June 9, 2011

From the Disney Parks Blog: Grab your identity discs, Programs, because ElecTRONica will continue to power up at Disney California Adventure park through Spring 2012! Also, guests still have the chance to test their light cycle skills as the TRON: Evolution tournament continues as well. And don’t forget – now through June 14, tournament Grand … Read more