Disneyland Resort Archives

Fun Tidbits From The Xmas Day Parade

February 3, 2024December 30, 2008

I’m back from England! Upon arriving home from my flight, I finally got the chance to sit down & watch the Walt Disney World Christmas Day, & I managed to grab a few screen shots of the Disneyland side of the parade:

Ryan Seacrest, the host from Disneyland, went over some of the latest additions at & coming to the resort. Among the additions mentioned were the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough.

Celebration Roundup at Big Thunder Ranch.

Pixie Hollow.

And the thing I was most looking forward to seeing, concept art of the new Tinker Bell float in Disney’s Electrical Parade!

There was a recap of the kick-off for What Will You Celebrate?- Miley Cyrus’ Sweet 16 birthday bash.

Humbug Made Official

February 3, 2024December 30, 2008

Disneyland has now officially announced the entertainment cutbacks for 2009: As The Year of a Million Dreams celebration comes to a close and the Disneyland® Resort heads into 2009, entertainment offerings and show times are being updated for the kick-off of “What will you celebrate?” Disneyland Park A Christmas Fantasy Parade and “Believe In Holiday … Read more

News & Rumor Round-up

February 3, 2024December 20, 2008

I have been informed of some very interesting news & rumors of what could be happening (or is going to happen) at the Disneyland Resort in the very near future: Construction should be beginning on World of Color sometime during the upcoming week, weather permitting of course. The first signs of work will be near the … Read more

Playing Catch Up

February 3, 2024December 11, 2008

I just wanted to take the time to go through a few interesting posts that have been put up on the OC Register’s Around Disney blog in the past few days, as it really is a slow time for news. The first article deals with the interactive Muppet scavenger hunt at Disney’s California Adventure: Disney recently launched an … Read more

Disney’s Pro Candy Cane Rollers Create Confection Perfection

February 3, 2024December 3, 2008

From the OC Register’s Around Disney blog: No job is all fun, even when you work at a place called the “Candy Palace.” When you’re in the business of making candy canes at Disneyland, you’d better be prepared for 100-degree heat, exacting craftsmanship and the scrutiny of crowds. “I’ve been making candy canes at Christmas … Read more

SHAG Does The Haunted Mansion

February 3, 2024December 2, 2008

A lot more of SHAG’s art pieces for the Haunted Mansion 40th anniversary next year have been unveiled. Here are a few of my personal favorites: You can find many more of SHAG’s upcoming Haunted Mansion pieces by following this link.

Chuck Canzoneri's 11/27 Photo Report

February 3, 2024December 1, 2008

I’d like to welcome back Chuck Canzoneri to Disneyland News Today, now in a new role of site photographer! Let’s get to his first photo report for us from Thanksgiving Day:

Pictures of the pardoned turkey parade.

A Christmas Fantasy Kicks Off For The Holidays

February 3, 2024December 1, 2008

From the OC Register: ANAHEIM – The awe on children’s faces was apparent as they lined Main Street, Disneyland, to watch the first day of the Disneyland Christmas parade, which runs everyday until early January. That’s when Denny Newell, the park’s senior show director, will start planning for next year. With 17 custom-crafted floats and 120 … Read more

Celebrate the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort

February 3, 2024November 29, 2008

While there isn’t a lot news going on at the moment, I thought I would post the new Holidays at the Disneyland Resort commercial, that features snow on Main Street, Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, the Main Street Christmas tree, & It’s a Small World Holiday:

Hotel Package Deal Still Underway at Disneyland

February 3, 2024November 29, 2008

According to the OC Register’s Around Disney blog: Through Dec. 11, you can get a fourth night free when you purchase a three-night Disneyland Resort Good Neighbor Hotel vacation package. Tickets are included with the special vacation package for as low as $235 per person for a family of four. This is one of the … Read more

National Thanksgiving Turkey “Going to Disneyland!” To Celebrate Presidential Pardon

February 3, 2024November 26, 2008

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 26, 2008) – The National Thanksgiving Turkey will really have something to celebrate following today’s traditional Presidential pardon ceremony in the White House Rose Garden. “Pumpkin” and his alternate “Pecan” are going to Disneyland! It starts with a police escort to Dulles International Airport. Then the birds will “fly” First-Class on United Airlines … Read more

Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough Opens Tomorrow!

February 3, 2024November 25, 2008

The interior of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, long closed to guests, will “reawaken” in time for Thanksgiving. A vibrant new version of the classic walkthrough attraction features colorful scenes of Aurora, her gallant prince, the evil Maleficent and other characters from the beloved fairy tale film. This revived Sleeping Beauty Castle “show” differs from … Read more

It's Getting Cold Outside

February 3, 2024November 24, 2008

As we head in to this holiday week, here are a few interesting happenings going on around the Disneyland Resort: The Sleeping Beauty Castle Walk-through is currently planned to open this Wednesday, November 26th. While this date could definitely change at any time, this is the most concrete date we’ve seen thus far. Air conditioning … Read more

40 Years of The Haunted Mansion

February 3, 2024November 23, 2008

Disneyland is going to be holding a big event for the 40th anniversary of The Haunted Mansion on 9/9/09. Here are some of the products being released, & some info on the events: Haunted Mansion 40th Anniversary Merchandise Event Date: 09-09-09 Location: Disneyland® Resort The Plot Thickens. . . After five husbands and five untimely deaths, the … Read more

Myrna Litt's 11/19 Nighttime Shots

February 3, 2024November 21, 2008

Here are a collection of some of Myrna’s favorite nighttime shots from around the Disneyland Resort from her trip on Wednesday:

It’s a Small World Holiday continues its holiday light-up tradition this year. Absolutely stunning!

The full castle lighting ceremony will debut tonight.

A look up Main Street towards Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle.

The LED lighting effects on the Main Street Christmas tree should also debut tonight too.

Myrna Litt's 11/19 It's a Small World Holiday Photo Report

February 3, 2024November 20, 2008

Myrna Litt was at the Disneyland Resort yesterday for the first day of soft openings for It’s a Small World Holiday & has sent us in some great pictures of the classic attraction which has finally re-opened at Disneyland:

The Holiday clock ceremony.

The new boats running through the attraction before guests were let on.

A bunch of Disney executives.