Tag: Disneyland Events

Limited Time Annual Passholder Magic

So now Disney has announced that in addition to this year’s previously discussed Limited Time Magic promotion, there are other promotions being planned exclusively for Disneyland Annual Passholders…

We’re doing something extra special during 2013 to make this the best year to be a Passholder!

If you haven’t already heard, we’ll be packing more smiles, giggles and magical moments into your Disneyland® Resort visits with Limited Time Magic. And for our Passholders, we’re introducing Limited Time Annual Passholder Magic, an extra sprinkling of pixie dust over your Passport that lets you enjoy special surprises—but only for a limited time, and only for Annual Passholders!

For more information and to stay up-to-date with the upcoming Limited Time Annual Passholder Magic opportunities, visit us at disneyland.com/apmagic, or like us on the official Disneyland® Resort Annual Passholder Facebook page. Be sure to check back regularly so that you don’t miss out!

February 11, 2013
First Impressions of Cars Land

On Saturday June 23rd I made my first visit to the newly opened Cars Land at Disney’s California Adventure park.

It’s a big place! We’ve been peaking in on it from this angle for years durring the construction…

… But to stand at the other end and look back really is something to see.

The view of Grizzly Peak from Cars Land is quite impressive. It never really stuck me as a park icon before but now it really seems to stand out.

I started with Luigi’s Flying Tires – a really great addition to the park.

The line was structured in such a way that you could observe several complete ride cycles before riding.

That made it a lot easier, I thought, to get the hand of it when actually riding.

This ride is a winner. I hope it lasts a lot longer than it’s predecessor.

Radiator Springs Racers has been described as a “Super E Ticket” and I think that description fits.

The line winds through Stanley’s Oasis – the orginal Radiator Springs and the line really adds a lot to the story of the ride itself.

I actually saw a certain redheaded Nickelodeon actress in line for this ride, but that’s another story for another site.

The ride starts as a slow to medium paced dark ride before going two cars wide for the race.

Here, just have a look for yourself…

And finally, there was Matter’s Junkyard Jamboree.

Definately the least impressive of the three rides, but that’s grading on a serious curve.

Those cars have some serious “whip” to them! I was trying to hold my camera still for the onride video, but it really threw me around quite a bit.

I’ll save my thoughts on the rest of the Park for another post, but I must say that they did a great job with this new addition.

I have 130 orginal photos from around Cars Land in the gallery. Please click on any still image in this post to see the rest of the set.

June 25, 2012
Car’s Land Grand Opening!

Watch as Bob Iger, Tom Staggs, and John Lasseter officially open Cars Land!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIJLlj8WK1c

So very exciting! Expect to see move coverage of all the new additions next week and continuing through the summer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhKR2g222-I

June 17, 2012
Fullerton Railroad Days 2012

Anyone who knows me knows that in addition to my love of all things Disney, I also am a bit of a rail buff.

… that means I like trains. xD

Fortunately, so did Walt Disney.

And for this year’s Fullerton Railroad Days, the walt Disney company sent the “Lilly Belle” presidental car,

and the Carolwood Pacific Foundation sent Walt’s combine.

This marks the first time the two cars have been reunited in more than 30 years!

And while the combine is fairly simple inside (by design)…

The Lilly Belle marks a stark contract.

And is quite beautifully detailed.

As always, you’ll find more photos of the cars and the other exibits of Fullerton RR Days in the gallery, just click on any picture above.

June 9, 2012
Carthay Circle Revealed & More Updates

Exciting things are happening at the Disneyland resort!

The Carthay Circle theater, the icon of the new Disney’s California Adventure, has finally been revealed!

It looks like the resteraunt has a rather impressive (and expensive) menu.

The new fountain is beautiful as well.

I’m really excited to see the rest of the new Buena Vista street… just two weeks left!

We also have a first look at the new “Mad T Party” nightime entertainment.

We’ll have to wait and see how it’s recieved, but I like the concept more than ElecTRONica.

Meanwhile, Cars land looks all but finished…

… and the nearby Ghirardelli Soda Fountain is expected to open next Tuesday.

Over in Paridise Pier, the Cove Bar has reopened.

And the boardwalk banners have been redone as well.

Meanwhile at Disneyland, the Matterhorn renovation looks to be just about finished and they are running test trains with the new cars.

And the monorails have undergone a minor wrap adding eyes and a mouth to each tain in support of their four wheeled friends in Cars land.

The new DCA additions look rather spectacular at night as well, although it was difficult to get good nightime pictures without a tripod.

Oh, and the LEgo store renovations are finally completed!

I haven’t gotten to go inside yet, but the exterior sculpures are simply amazing.

Wow, that’s a lot of photos in this update, but we’ve got over 90 new pictures from around the parks in the gallery, so be sure to click any picture above to see the rest!

June 1, 2012
A Cars Land Video Update

Disney is really teasing us with these three new behind the scenes looks at the making of Cars land at Disney’s California Adventure. Radiator Springs Racers is looking phenomenal – you can already see it’s going to be a great ride. And I love that they’re bringing in Disneyland favorites Billy Hill and the Hillbillies for some of the background music of Radiator Springs!

A camera was mounted on the driver’s side of a Radiator Springs Racers car during a recent test run in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park for a unique point of view. Here’s sneak peek of what to expect inside the mountain range!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIV4bFHE4FA

In this video, Billy Hill and the Hillbillies are recording a variation of one of these songs — one that will be heard as background music throughout the town of Radiator Springs. Guests will be able to enjoy this in person as they explore the exciting new Cars Land when it opens June 15.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqyJ-o8acUo

We love time-lapse cameras here at the Disneyland Resort. We have one in Cars Land that captured the installation of the neon sign at Flo’s V8 Café back in January. Watch it transform from day to night and make sure to hang around until the end of the video. The payoff is worth it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjvrLYOWv8o

That’s it for now… June 15, opening day, is fast approaching!

March 30, 2012
Disney’s California Adventure Photo Update

On Thursday Febuarry 23rd 2012 I ventured back to Anaheim to see the lovely Miss Ariana Grande at the House of Blues Anaheim.

For those who may not be aware, Ariana is one of the stars of Nickelodeon’s hit series “Victorious.”

And I have a lot more from her show posted on my Nickelodeon Blog for those interested.

Of course, the Anaheim House of Blues is convently located in the downtown Disney district so before the show I went to check out the construction progress at DCA.

The Carthay Circle Theater is looking great peaking above the construction walls.

The Theater stands 89’6″ – that’s taller than Disneyland’s 77′ tall Sleeping Beauty Castle!

The trees are seriously obscuring the view into cars land, which looks to be coming together nicely.

Also of note, Grizzly River Run was drained for repairs and maintance.

And the new Minne’s Fly Girls show had permiered as well.

I’m also looking forward to the new Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop, between that and the Boudin Bakery I’ll never have to go to Sab Francisco ever again! LOL

And just ’cause, here’s an awesome picture of Sleeping Beauty Castle in the afternoon.

Click any pic for the fullsize view. 🙂

March 9, 2012
This week at Disneyland…

Tuesday was a very good day to go to Disneyland.

As you can see, the park was nearly empty at mid-day and lines were very short. The new Star Tours 3D was only 20 minutes! I waited three hours just last month.

They also have the halloween decorations up already, just check out these cute little pumpkins on main street.

Of course, with Halloween means that Jack Skellington and his friends are back at the Haunted Mansion.

This year’s gingerbread house was pretty cool. Be sure to get down there and check it out!

Speaking of new things at the parks, here’s a few illistrations of the new Buena Vista street…

… the temporary entrance to Disney’s California Adventure …

… the Carthay Circle Theater under construction …

… the Red Car Trolley …

… and Cars Land.

Disney also updated the Blue Sky Cellar on Monday with new attraction posters…

… some schematics from the Red Car Trolley…

… a look at the new Adventureland Tower of the Disneyland Hotel…

… the Carthay Circle Theater…

… and new cast member uniforms.

In the main exhibit floor they brought in a model of Buena Vista street that they had on exhibit at last month’s D23 Expo.

And they also had a table with a look at some of the interior design work for the new Buena Vista street shops.

Finally, on the way out the door, a little bit about the new Aulani resort.

Click any pic for the fullsize view. 🙂

September 30, 2011
D23 Expo Arena Schedule

The D23 Arena presentations are the biggest and, in my opinion, most important events on the D23 Expo Schedule. It’s these events where the top brass give the insider looks at what to expect in the next year or so and where most of the amazing special guests show up. They are not to be missed except in extraordinary circumstances.

The D23 Expo 2011 is proud to announce the Arena schedule for The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Expo guests will have exclusive access to presentations from The Walt Disney Studios, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Disney Channel, and Marvel Comics—plus they will be able to experience the 2011 Disney Legends Ceremony.

In addition to the spotlight arena presentations, this year’s Expo will feature screenings, celebrity panels and autograph signings, eye-popping pavilions, exclusive insights into TV shows, theme parks, animation, Disney history, and more, to be announced in the coming weeks. Arena presentations will include:

Friday, August 19:

2011 Disney Legends Ceremony—11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hosted by Tom Bergeron. Honorees Regis Philbin; Jim Henson; Disney Princesses Jodi Benson, Paige O’Hara, Lea Salonga, Linda Larkin and Anika Noni Rose; Bo Boyd; Jack and Bonita Wrather; Guy Williams, and Ray Watson will be inducted as Disney Legends for their contribution to the creative legacy of The Walt Disney Company in a special presentation exclusively for D23 Expo guests.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts—3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Join Tom Staggs, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, as he gives D23 guests a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into some of the exciting projects currently underway at Disney’s parks and resorts around the world.

Saturday, August 20:

The Walt Disney Studios —11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
A fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse at the exciting roster of projects on the horizon at The Walt Disney Studios. From exclusive video clips and live performances to filmmaker discussions and star appearances, this session will be hosted by Rich Ross, chairman, The Walt Disney Studios; Sean Bailey, president, Production, The Walt Disney Studios; John Lasseter, chief creative officer, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; and Kevin Feige, president, Production, Marvel Studios.

The Lion King 3D Exclusive D23 Screening—6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Disney fans will have access to an exclusive advance screening of The Lion King in Disney Digital 3D™, ahead of the film’s highly anticipated theatrical and home entertainment releases. “The Circle of Life” takes on a new dimension as Simba, Mufasa, Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa grace the screen once again, this time in breathtaking 3D.

Sunday, August 21:

Marvel Comics —10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
An exclusive and unprecedented experience that will take you through the evolution of Marvel from its first comic book in 1939 to its current position as one of the most important creative forces in the world. During this presentation, which will include interactive Q&A segments, you will not only get an inside glimpse of the history of Marvel and its iconic Super Heroes but also discover why Marvel truly is the House of Ideas. This session will be hosted by Joe Quesada, Marvel’s chief creative officer and one of the most respected and sought after writers and artists in the entertainment industry.

Disney Channel —2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fans are invited to experience the excitement of a spectacular live performance, featuring stars of Disney Channel’s hit series Shake It Up. From meeting the cast of television’s first dance-driven sitcom and learning moves from a Disney Channel dance master to a special panel, autograph session and more, this unforgettable experience awaits Disney fans of all ages.

These presentations add to the already robust schedule of experiences, presentations and pavilions that will make up the D23 Expo 2011, including the Ultimate Disney Trivia Tournament presented by Hasbro’s Trivial Pursuit, the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit—including the Fan Art Gallery, the D23 Expo Live Auction and the D23 Expo Dream Store. Additional schedule, pavilion, and talent announcements will be made in the coming weeks.

– Original Article –

Depending on which calender you use, these exact times may vary from the final schedule. And of course, everything is subject to change time and location up until it actually happens! Hopefully they’ll be more organized this time. Crowd control and overcrowding were major issues at the 2009 Expo.

August 6, 2011
Pirates 4 Premiere (Part 2)

Alright, we’re back up and running now. Our traffic here at DC Fans has been off the charts these past couple weeks and it’s been a real challenge just to keep up, not to mention trying to add new content. With that in mind, I am proud to present the professional pics from the Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides Premiere at Disneyland.

As I previously mentioned, my girl Ashley Tisdale was looking amazing in red.

And Vanessa wore that sexy open front dress mere inches away from me.

I barely saw Emma Roberts as she rushed past. She was rocking that little black dress though.

Ashley Benson looks nice. I didn’t much see her either.

Eliza Dushku’s lipstick was very red. o.O

And here’s a nice shot of Eva Longoria too.

As always, click any pic to see the full gallery. I didn’t find any of Chelsea Kane though. 🙁

May 18, 2011