According to the OC Register’s Around Disney blog: As hundreds of workers hang drywall, weld girders, pour concrete and install plumbing in the new wing of Disney’s Grand Californian, the sales staff are kicking off selling space in 50 time shares. The villas at the Grand, to be completed in the fall, will be the … Read more
At a press conference today at the El Capitan Theatre, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Geraldine Knatz, Ph.d, together announced that Disney Cruise Line plans to reposition the Disney Wonder cruise ship from its Florida base in Port Canaveral to … Read more
It seems that there will be some merchandise released on May 1, 2009, (not all on April 28th as we previously speculated) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Among other options, 5 limited edition pins will be released to commemorate the special day: Each pin will retail at $10.95 and will be … Read more
Matt Paul has returned from a weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort with a few photos to share. Due to problems with his camera, these pictures had to be taken via cell phone, so we apologize in advance for the quality:
The Universe of Energy has re-opened from refurbishment with a new audio system among many technical upgrades
As previously reported, the old color scheme has returned to the sides of the pavilion
That’s right, the very popular free dining plan offer for the Walt Disney World Resort is back and here are the details: Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels will have extra reason to celebrate with a great vacation offer that features the popular Disney Dining Plan for free. Guests buying a five-night/six-day room … Read more
Shawn was right next to me watching the Main Street stop of the second performance of “Celebrate! A Street Party” yesterday, and got some great photos while I was grabbing video (which is available in my photo report just bellow this report, or on the Disneyland News Today Podcast feed):
It was very busy at Disneyland yesterday.
A big crowd waiting for the 6:30 performance of the parade on Main Street.
And here comes the “parade”.
I was at the Disneyland Resort yesterday to attend the second ever showing of the “Celebrate! A Street Party” parade, as well as to check out some other happenings around the Disneyland Resort. Let’s get to my photos:
You now can “Celebrate Today!” at the Disneyland Resort, as opposed to the place Where Dreams Come True.
They now list the parking price on the screens too.
A view over to Disneyland from Mickey & Friends.
The “Celebrate Today!” themed parking entrance signs.
A sign for D23 in the Downtown Disney entrance to the Grand Californian.
The Twilight Bark news section of D23’s website continues to be a great source for little news tid-bits about the Disneyland Resort: 03.27.09 — Danny Makes His Debut! On March 20, Danny the Clydesdale made his debut as the newest addition to the horse-drawn streetcars on Main Street, U.S.A. At 5 years old, Danny is … Read more
According to the OC Register’s Around Disney blog, the Yamabuki Restaurant inside the Paradise Pier Hotel will soon be closing: Disney officials announced Thursday afternoon that Yamabuki restaurant, inside the Paradise Pier Hotel will close down April 11. Some 39 hourly employees who work at the restaurant were informed of the pending closure during a … Read more
Even though the Tren-D store opened its doors in the Downtown Disney Marketplace a few days ago, there will be an official opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the store on April 9th: Event: Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Tren-D, Disney’s stylish new boutique store! Event Date: Thursday, April 9 Event Time: 10:00am Event Location: … Read more
It appears that the “Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream” exhibit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will now be presented by D23. Here is the official release from the D23 website: Concept art rendered by Walt Disney Imagineering for the new One Man’s Dream attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, presented by D23. One Man’s Dream has long … Read more
According to the Disney Vacation Club member newsletter: Sales begin for The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel With construction of The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa on schedule for a late 2009 opening at the Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, sales have officially begun for this West Coast Disney Vacation Club Resort. … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber has provided us with two excellent videos (both available in High Definition by hitting the “HD” button at the bottom of each window) from his latest trip to the Magic Kingdom on Monday. The first video features a look at construction of Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration in Tomorrowland and the second features a … Read more
One of our readers was kind enough to send us what is undoubtedly the first picture of one of the actual new Games of the Boardwalk: This picture is of the Bullesyes Stalion Stampede game. A sign not seen before is bellow the Paradise Pier logo, and a tagline is off to the right.
Myrna Litt had a very interesting trip to the Disneyland Resort yesterday, and she shares these pictures with us:
Changes are afoot…
All of the gondolas have been installed on Mickey’s Fun Wheel.
Workers in the lagoon.
That stuff in the lagoon is pretty big!
Something looks different.
The OC Register’s Around Disney blog has a little bit more information on the new “Celebrate! A Street Party” which debuts this Friday: Disneyland is holding all-night rehearsals to prepare for the Friday opening of its “Celebrate! A Street Party” street show. The show will feature — in constant motion – 48 dancers, 12 dancers … Read more