Shawn Hutchison’s 4/12/09 Photo Report

It’s once again time for a photo report from the fantastic Shawn Hutchison:

Shawn started his day off at Disney’s California Adventure.

Mickey on the Fun Wheel a day before his ears were painted black.

Walls, walls, walls.

Wrong signs on the wrong construction walls.

Even with construction, scaff-holding and the lot, Paradise Pier already looks better than before.

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Anaheim GardenWalk Blooms With Special Offers for Passholders

Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders can now receive some pretty good discounts at select Anaheim GardenWalk stores and restaurants: Take your pick of some great offers just for Annual Passholders at Anaheim GardenWalk! Simply show your valid Annual Passport* and enjoy special savings at these participating locations: Shopping Fresh Produce: 25% off total purchase Goodies USA: … Read more

EPCOT Center Returns!!! (Sort Of)

Disney pin collectors and Epcot purists should be happy about this 6 pin boxed-set coming out later this year at the Walt Disney World Resort (courtesy of Disneypins.com): Among the notable pieces of the collection are the original Future World, World Showcase, Spaceship Earth, and Epcot Center logos, the Dreamfinder and Figment pin, and a … Read more

Ducks Eat Storybook Land!

The OC Register’s Around Disney blog reports on the removal of the easter decorations from Storybook Land Canal Boats, as well as easter related events being held, and not being held this weekend at the Disneyland Resort: Are ducks the cause for removal of Fantasyland’s Easter decorations? Disney’s D23 website reported a few weeks ago … Read more

Who Doesn’t Like Picnics or Parties?

The good people over at LaughingPlace.com have reported two interesting news bits from around the Walt Disney World Resort that I feel are of interest. The first piece concerns a new dining option at Animal Kingdom: Animal Kingdom has introduced a new program – Picnic in the Park. The following is from the brochure: Turn … Read more

Time Is Running Out For Yamabuki

According to the OC Register’s Around Disney blog: Saturday is the last day for Disney’s Yamabuki restaurant, inside the Paradise Pier Hotel. The doors will officially shut to customers at 9 p.m. A few reservations are still available between 5:30 and 9 p.m. today and Saturday. The closure of the Japanese-style-cuisine restaurant affects 39 hourly … Read more

“Tren-D” Officially Opens… Again

The Tren-D store in the Downtown Disney Marketplace officially opened this morning with a small ceremony, unlike the “Characters in Flight” balloon which is still only testing with Cast Members at this time. WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber was there to see the opening ceremony this morning and has pictures and video to share: The ribbon … Read more

April 10th News Update

I just wanted to post a few small news items in a sort of weekend round-up post for you all: Taylor Morrison, one of the sponsors of the Innoventions Dream Home, is once again holding a Dream Home Giveaway, giving people a chance to not only win a dream home provided by Taylor Morrison, but … Read more

A Paradise of Fun, Under the Sun

Disneyland News Today reader Stephen Thomas was nice enough to send in pictures he managed to grab from the HoJo Anaheim’s Mattercam of the progressing work on the California Screamin’ sunburst, as well as work that has finally begun on the Mickey face for Mickey’s Fun Wheel: The sunburst looks to be pretty much done. … Read more

Anaheim Resort Bus Bursts Into Flames at Orangewood and Harbor

According to the OC Register: Flames from a resort district shuttle bus shot some 50 feet into the air while a bus driver was beginning her shift. Just before 7 a.m., the driver had pulled out of the Coach America parking lot at the 2000 block of Manchester Avenue when she noticed smoke coming out … Read more

Tren-D’s “Official” Opening Moved

The Tren-D store in the Downtown Disney Marketplace has pushed back its official opening by one day to April 10, 2009. Here is the slightly updated information: Event: Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Tren-D, Disney’s stylish new boutique store! Event Date: Friday, April 10 Event Time: 10:00am Event Location: Downtown Disney® Marketplace, near Disney’s Pin … Read more

OC Lawyer Invents iPhone App for Disneyland

According the OC Register’s Around Disney blog: Did you ever wish you could immediately know wait times for Disneyland rides? Or maybe you wanted to know info on the park’s shops and restaurants within 100 yards of where you were standing? Scott Graziano, a Newport Beach lawyer and Disney enthusiast, has solved your problem. If … Read more

Bibbidi Bobbidi Bankroll

The various packages you can treat your daughter to in the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique have been revealed: The Coach Package includes hairstyle, shimmering make-up, princess sash, princess cinch sac and body jewels – $44.95, plus tax The Crown Package includes hairstyle, shimmering makeup, princess sash, princess cinch sac, body jewels and nail polish – $49.95, … Read more

More Details on Downtown Disney’s Latest Offerings

Two very small press releases were just made available by Walt Disney World regarding the “Characters in Flight” balloon and the “Paradiso 37” restaurant at Downtown Disney: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The fun soars to new heights at Downtown Disney West Side with an iconic new tethered balloon that takes guests on ascents of … Read more

Myrna Litt’s 4/6/09 Photo Report

Our final photo report for today comes from Myrna Litt (be sure to check out mine and Shawn’s photo reports by scrolling down on the main page):

Who could that young man be? :)

A great shot.

Goats over at Big Thunder Ranch.

Nobody is here!

The menu for Celebration Round-up and Barbecue.

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Shawn Hutchison’s 4/6/09 Photo Report

Along with Myrna and I, Shawn Hutchison was also at the Disneyland Resort yesterday, and he sends in these photos:

Just thought this was a nice shot.

Shawn and I can both attest to quite a long line for Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters yesterday morning.

Star Tours was using the indoor extended queue.

The Enchanted Tiki Room is a great place to go when it’s hot and crowded.

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