Conner Purzycki’s 3/6/11 DLR Photo Report

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I was at Disneyland yesterday to have a look all the construction around the resort and captured a plethora of newsworthy photos to share. Photos include Buena Vista Street, Little Mermaid, Goofy’s Sky School, and much more…

Time to Let the Memories Begin

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Disneyland Hotel Receiving New Adventureland Themed Restaurant and Bar

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From the Disney Parks Blog: Many of you may remember our announcement last spring about the ongoing Disneyland Hotel renovation. This exciting project gives the hotel a retro theme with a contemporary twist and adds historic and nostalgic elements of Disneyland park, circa the 1950s. In keeping with that spirit, we are excited to announce … Read more

Tom Staggs Updates Shareholders on Next-Gen Experiences in the Disney Parks

Tom Staggs took the stage yesterday to address shareholders just as he has in years past but now as President of Parks and Resorts. After reflecting on his past year as the head of Parks and Resorts Staggs proceeded to outline the capital investments that the Parks division has been making over the year and … Read more

ElecTRONica Extended Through Labor Day

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From the Disney Parks Blog: Guests have had so much fun at ElecTRONica, the grid will be open all summer long at Disney California Adventure park! ElectTRONica is a nighttime celebration that features music, live performances and interactive experiences, and it has become the place to dance the night away. Inspired by the computer-world environment … Read more

More New Star Tours Characters Revealed in New Toys

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From StarWars.com: Two new packages of Star Wars figures exclusive to the Disney Parks should be arriving just in time for Star Tours: The Adventures Continue! The top row of action figures is the Star Tours Ambush Pack. Among the figures are two of the new Skytroopers, Darth Vader on a platform, and bounty hunter Boba … Read more

“Walk of Magical Memories” Tiles To Be Discontinued

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From The Art of Disney Website: Over the last 11 years, Disney’s “Walk of Magical Memories,” the personalized commemorative paving stones between the main entrances to Disneyland® and Disney California Adventure™ parks, have offered guests an opportunity to be a part of Disneyland Resort history. As we continue to evaluate our offerings throughout the Resort, … Read more

A “Star-Studded” Cast for Star Tours: The Adventures Continue

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From the Disney Parks Blog: One of our goals for the new Star Tours show was to pack as much Star Wars into the attraction as possible. That meant traveling to different planets, and meeting up with classic characters from the saga. Of course you already know that R2-D2 and C-3PO are back, reprising their roles in the … Read more

The Magic, The Memories, and You!

Video of The Magic, The Memories, and You projection show which debuted on January 27th at Disneyland Park . Taken by Max Guggenheim.

Conner Purzycki’s 2/3/11 – 2/6/11 DLR Photo Report

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I was at The Disneyland Resort the past weekend to host Hangin’ 10, our fan event celebrating the 10th anniversary of Disney California Adventure. Of course, I also took many newsworthy photos to share…

Lots of dirt being moved behind the Sunshine Plaza work walls

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First Look at Your New Star Tours Pilot

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From Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald on the Disney Parks Blog: It was a big day for Star Tours recently, as Star Wars creator George Lucas, joined by producer Rick McCallum, paid a visit to Disneyland Park to take a few test rides on the attraction with our Walt Disney Imagineering team. After experiencing adventures to several of the Star Wars … Read more

Paradise Pier Attraction’s Recieve Classic Disney Attraction Posters

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From the Disney Parks Blog: When the Blue Sky Cellar reopens on Jan. 28, don’t miss the walls. Yes, I said the walls of Blue Sky Cellar. This building in Disney California Adventure park previews the “blue sky” ideas of Imagineers, with models and sketches that reflect the evolving landscape of the theme park. But … Read more