It seems that Distant Creations has uncovered the following information about “D23” or “Disney 23” in a magazine put out early by accident at a book store: The mystery behind Disney’s “Are you 23?” viral question is quickly unraveling leading up to the March 10 reveal date. At least one Barnes & Noble store has … Read more
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting the following: A boutique called TrenD is scheduled to open in Downtown Disney late on March 19. A Disney Web site describes the store as selling “edgy and up-to-date Disney fashions and accessories — plus exclusive merchandise from cutting-edge designers.” The 2,500-square-foot shop will be near Pin Traders and Once … Read more
It’s once again time for a photo report from our very own Myrna Litt. Let’s get to the photos:
We’ll start off at DCA, as Mickey’s Fun Wheel looks to be close to completely painted.
Lots of other work going on in the Paradise Pier lagoon also.
No visible change at the Lucky Fortune Cookery.
The bridge is still covered in tarps.
Our sister site WDW News Today has been tracking the development of the secret promotion Disney is currently promoting, which asks the question “Are You 23?”. Everyone has been wondering since these ads started popping up, just what would this “Are You 23?” thing be? As Tom stated on WDW News Today, it will most … Read more
“Celebration Point” on Main Street, U.S.A offers guests a new place to take photos and mark their special occasions while celebrating at Disneyland. In 2009 guests will find a variety of ways to make their celebrations even more memorable at Disneyland, including street parties, behind-the-scenes tours, specialty foods and free admission on their birthdays.
Well, it certainly does look like Shawn Hutchinson is a great addition to our team of photographers, as this will be his 3rd photo report in 6 days! Here’s his report from February 24th:
An old parking tram from the pre-DCA days parked in the Pinocchio parking lot.
The Frying Pan Sun!
Grizzly Peak.
I hope those fish aren’t real…
The Pacific Wharf bridge under refurbishment.
Here’s more information and background on the two Jungle Cruise skippers heading to Tokyo Disneyland according to the OC Register’s Around Disney blog: Kevin Lively and Mickey Wright are two wisecracking men who take their craft seriously –- so much so that they’ve been vetted by Disney executives to represent the Anaheim operation at a Tokyo summit. … Read more
According to the OC Register’s Around Disney blog: The seven child actors who played in Oscar-winning “Slumdog Millionaire” spent the day in Disneyland today. Their trip down the red carpet at the Academy Awards ceremony last night, and then their jaunt to the “happiest place on earth” today was a far cry from their typical days living in … Read more
Some exciting news for you Disneyland entertainment fans. Remember Dreams Come True, Disneyland’s fireworks spectacular will be permanently returning to Disneyland on Sunday, March 8th and will be showing for all of March, and we presume up through early November. As previously reported, parades will return to Disneyland in the form of the new “Celebrate! … Read more
So soon after his first, we have another Disneyland Park photo report in from Shawn Hutchinson:
It was very busy yesterday!
As we reported yesterday, some white powder was found between the 2 parks.
Construction going on up and down Main Street USA.
ANAHEIM, CALIF., February 16, 2009 – Earlier this year, Jungle Cruise skippers all around the world were preparing their funniest material for a chance at representing their respective Disney Parks in Tokyo this month. Since the attraction debuted at Disneyland in 1955, the skipper role has always been one of interaction and fun, telling the … Read more
Casting will be held this weekend in Downtown Disney for ABC’s new “Suppernanny” spin-off, “Super-Manny”. The OC Register’s Around Disney blog: If you’re a parent: Are your children a giant pain? If you’re a child: Do you frequently find yourself in trouble with your parents, teachers, the cops or the fire marshal? The casting team of ABC-TV’s parenting reality … Read more
Times are hard over at Disneyland’s neighboring mall, the Anaheim GardenWalk. It seems it has failed to attract any interest since its opening last year. The OC Register’s Around Disney blog has more: One family ate at a single table in an otherwise empty food court on a recent weekday afternoon at the Anaheim GardenWalk … Read more
While we provided you with Disney’s side of the story yesterday, the Orlando Sentinel is offering a fresh perspective into the entire shake-up going on throughout the domestic “Disney Parks” in both Orlando and Anaheim: The Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday said it will eliminate an undisclosed number of jobs as part of a sweeping corporate … Read more
If you weren’t a fan of “Disney Parks” combined branding, then you’re not going to like the next major step that was taken today. Here’s the press release from Disney: BURBANK, Calif. – February 18, 2009 – Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, today announced organization changes to deliver a “one-Disney” experience by … Read more
It was a dark, rainy day yesterday, but fun still ensues at the Disneyland Resort! Let’s get to my latest photo report:
It was quite an empty day yesterday, probably due to the rain.
New Celebrate Today! decorations on the security tents.
This side of the Emporium has been re-painted and looks as great as ever.
The re-paving of Main Street looks to be pretty much complete.
