Not Sure What to Celebrate?

In case you weren’t sure what you can celebrate at Disney Parks in 2009, here are some promotional videos recently released by Disney:

Disneyland Resort Restaurants Win 15 Awards At Southern California Restaurant Writers Banquet

ANAHEIM, Calif., March 12, 2009 – Disneyland Resort celebrates 15 new awards for its restaurants and chefs as it prepares to launch the 2009 Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival, a six-week “World Celebration” that features delicious food and wine from Disneyland chefs and celebrity chefs and winemakers. The 2008-09 awards were presented to Disneyland … Read more

Sanaa Restaurant Coming with Kidani Village

When the Kidani Village building containing the villas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge opens on May 1, 2009, so will a new Walt Disney World table service restaurant: Sanaa Restaurant serves African cuisine with Indian flavors for lunch as Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village in Walt Disney World Resort. Just as its name … Read more

Celebrating the Launch of D23: The Official Community for Disney Fans

We recently reported on a D23 related product release and signing happening this Saturday at the Disneyana Shop on Main Street USA, but we didn’t then know what the merchandise would be. But now that D23 has been officially announced by Disney, we know what the merchandise will be, and it looks pretty darn spectacular: … Read more

“What Will You Celebrate?” How About A Holiday Party?

WDWinfo.com is reporting the following as the dates for the two Magic Kingdom Park after hours parties in 2009: Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party September: 4, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, 2009 October: 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 2009 Mickey’s Very Merry … Read more

TrenD Information

Disney has now released a formal press release concerning the new TrenD store coming to the Downtown Disney Marketplace that we have been telling you about for a few weeks now. This should answer any questions we have prior to the March 19th opening of the shop: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – A stylish boutique … Read more

Jose Eber’s 3/10/09 Supersonic Photo Update

WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber was visiting the Magic Kingdom yesterday and took some pictures of the continuing construction for Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration in Tomorrowland: The main stage now has the large metal canopy that can be seen in the concept artwork The structure across from the stage now also has some futuristic accents being added to it … Read more

Disney Fans are 23

Disney has made all available details public (including photos and a video) concerning D23: the Official Disney Fan Community: Oakland and Burbank, CALIF. – March 10, 2009 – Disney today announced the launch of D23 (www.Disney.com/D23), the first official community for Disney fans in the Company’s 85-year history.  Through D23, fans will go backstage and … Read more

Disney Fans are 23

Disney has made a full press release (including photos and a video) concerning D23 available: Oakland and Burbank, CALIF. – March 10, 2009 – Disney today announced the launch of D23 (www.Disney.com/D23), the first official community for Disney fans in the Company’s 85-year history. Through D23, fans will go backstage and behind closed doors to … Read more

D23, Now Available at DisneyShopping.com

Today D23, the Official Disney Fan Community, was announced and you can purchase your official D23 membership kit for just $74.99 a year. Here are the details: D23 – Disney’s first official community for fans – celebrates the wonder and excitement that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his studio in Hollywood. Through the … Read more

DLR Photo Report – 3/8/09

Yesterday was a great day to be at the Disneyland Resort, despite it being a little crowded. Here is my latest photo report:

Celebration Point on Main Street USA.

Some awesome flowers at the base.

You’re Invited to Celebrate Today!

The letter popping out of the envelope.

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Shawn Hutchinson’s 3/6/09 Photo Report

Shawn Hutchinson is currently on a 3 day excursion to the Disneyland Resort for his birthday, and he reports back to us with photos from yesterday:

As it was Shawn’s birthday, he got a birthday fun card!

The breakfast of champions, Mickey Mouse Waffles!

One of the stores on Main Street is currently having some work done to its facade.

The majestic Matterhorn Mountain.

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More Star Wars Weekends 2009 Merchandise

The official Star Wars website has posted a great many pictures of the latest Disney/Star Wars merchandise that will be available during Star Wars Weekends 2009 (and beyond) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The third series of Disney/Star Wars action figures features Goofy as Chewbacca, Mickey as an X-Wing Pilot, Minnie as “Slave” Princess Leia, Donald … Read more

New & Upcoming Attractions Transfer Into Awesome Pins!

There are a lot of very interesting upcoming pin releases at the Disneyland Resort, showcasing attractions opened in the past year, and attractions yet to open. Let’s take a look at some of these pins: This pin commemorating the grand opening of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will be released on March 29th and will retail … Read more

‘Ears to You Hollywood Studios

The first picture of any merchandise that will be released to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 1, 2009 has finally appeared. Of course, it’s an open edition pin that will be sold beginning April 28: A very cool logo to say the least. The only thing I find a little … Read more