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Hello everyone,
Fourteen years ago today, the then-named Disney's California Adventure Park opened its doors for the first time. Since then, the park has undergone huge changes, eliminating entire lands and building new ones from scratch. It has probably undergone the largest transformation in the past 5 years alone than most parks have in their entire lifespans. Disney California Adventure, as it is today, is a tribute to the unending dream of Walt Disney, to keep moving forward and to continue to bring joy to people all around the world.
Let's take a look back at some of our favourite moments from the park over the years.
Happy 14th anniversary Disney California Adventure!
Dan. |
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 | Happy 62nd Anniversary Peter Pan! | |
| DisneyDan
Thursday, February 5, 2015 1:30:57 PM |
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Today, 5th February, is the 62nd anniversary of the release of Walt Disney's classic, Peter Pan.
In our usual Character Central style, let's take a look at some of our favourite Peter Pan moments from the Disney Parks and resorts around the world, including Tokyo, Hong Kong, Paris and Florida!
Happy 62nd anniversary Peter, Wendy, John, Hook, Smee and all their friends!
Dan.
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Hello everyone,
Last night, at a special media event, the Disneyland Resort announced what to expect for the Disneyland Diamond Anniversary, which will all begin on May 22nd this year. The Disney Parks Blog provided all of the following information.
Sparkling Decor
As part of the celebration, the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland park and Carthay Circle Theatre in Disney California Adventure park will glisten and gleam, each with its own diamond medallion featuring the letter 'D.' The entire resort will sparkle with Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration décor and festive banners in shades of Disneyland blue. Also bearing the diamond anniversary theme, creative merchandise and food items will be designed to complement the celebration. We’ll have more to share on those special items soon.
"Disneyland Forever" Fireworks
"Disneyland Forever" shows just how magical the Magic Kingdom can be, in a sky-high celebration featuring sparkling pyrotechnics, immersive projections, and other effects that transform Disneyland park right before your eyes!
"Disneyland Forever" envelops you in an enthralling, breathtaking journey like never before, leveraging the largest installation of projection mapping technology in a Disney park and surprising special effects. Main Street, U.S.A., and several other Disneyland park locations become a magical canvas taking us into a world of dreams, from flying above the London skyline from Peter Pan to a dance with King Louie in The Jungle Book.
"Disneyland Forever" also features two original songs, the theme "Live the Magic" and the inspiring closing song "Kiss Goodnight," written by Disney Legend Richard Sherman.
Walt Disney once said, 'Disneyland will never be completed, as long as there is imagination left in the world." As "Disneyland Forever" caps off each evening of this once-in-a-lifetime celebration, we discover Walt’s inspiring words still hold true today. Disneyland will continue to be home to all our dreams and adventures… forever!
"Paint the Night" Parade
The "Paint the Night" parade brings some of the most innovative floats, vibrant costumes, dazzling special effects, unforgettable music and energetic performances ever presented at Disneyland Resort. This new, state-of-the-art nighttime parade floods Main Street, U.S.A., with stunning color, fun surprises and more than 1.5 million brilliant LED lights.
Mickey Mouse uses his vivid imagination to harness the power of Tinker Bell’s pixie dust and “Paint the Night” in Disney dreams, bringing to light beloved characters and stories from Monsters, Inc., Cars, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, Frozen and more.
"World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney"
"World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney" illuminates the night in a contemporary and moving celebration of Walt and his dream of Disneyland, showing that anything is possible if we never give up on our dreams.
Mickey Mouse will take guests on a fun-filled and inspirational journey through the unparalleled imagination of Walt Disney, exploring his decades-long legacy of memorable animated moments and the dream of Disneyland park.
Both epic and intimate in scope, "World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney" brings to life the remarkable story of Walt and the Happiest Place on Earth in a first-of-its-kind spectacular, presented on the magic canvas of World of Color with compelling animated imagery, live-action footage, fountains, lasers, special effects and a stirring musical score.
As more news becomes available, we'll post it here, as always!
Have a great day everyone,
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 | Happy 54th Anniversary 101 Dalmatians! | |
| DisneyDan
Sunday, January 25, 2015 3:54:48 PM |
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Today, 25th January, is the 54th anniversary of the release of Walt Disney's classic, 101 Dalmatians.
Not too many characters from the film have ever appeared at the Disney parks around the world, and sadly of the few that have appeared, we have only met Cruella de Vil. So, here's Cruella on one of the many occasions we've met here, this time at Tokyo DisneySea's American Waterfront.
Happy 54th Anniversary Cruella!
Dan. |
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Hello everyone,
Today Disney Parks Blog announced that Kristoff and Olaf would be joining Anna and Elsa aboard the Disney Cruise Line this summer.
The first brand new experience will be the "Freezing the Night Away with Anna, Elsa and Friends" deck party, which will feature the sisters and Kristoff in a "wintry spectacle" to "cool things down". This show will feature on select sailings in Europe and Alaska only, so please check at the time of booking.
The spectacular stage show, "Disney Dreams" will receive a brand new segment, featuring Anna, Elsa and Olaf, and musical numbers from the film, including "Let It Go!", "For the First Time in Forever", and "In Summer". At this time it is only confirmed to be aboard the Disney Magic, and I do not know if this will be an additional sequence, or if it will replace another one.
Finally, you will be able to meet Anna, Elsa and Olaf aboard all four ships for warm hugs, pictures and autographs! Due to anticipated popularity, DCL are expecting to implement a ticketed system for these meet 'n' greet experiences.
Additionally, as well as this exciting character news, Disney Cruise Line have said that select sailings will offer Frozen themed activities such as chocolate scavenger hunts, maypole twirling and Frozen dining experiences. Castaway Cay, Disney's private island in the Bahamas, is also to get a brand new bar, titled Olaf's Summertime Freeze bar.
Have a great day everyone,
Dan.
Some of the news released in this article came from the Disney Travel Professionals release to travel agencies, and therefore is not on the Parks Blog announcement. |
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 | Character Couture - Mickey Mouse | |
| DisneyDan
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 9:00:36 AM |
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Hello everyone,
In this fifth installment in this series we are going to look inside the wardrobe of the world's most famous mouse, Mickey!
Let's start at the Disneyland Resort in California, where you can have breakfast with life guard Mickey and his friends at the Surf's Up! breakfast at the Paradise Pier Hotel!
At the Magic Kingdom in Florida, you can meet Mickey at Town Square Theater wearing his magician outfit, where in the privacy of his dressing room, he might even speak to you!
Hopping across the Atlantic Ocean, at Disneyland Paris Mickey sometimes appears in Discoveryland wearing his Space Mountain outfit, ready to blast off on another intergalactic mission.
At Tokyo DisneySea's Lost River Delta, Mickey and his friends have been excavating an archaeological site, but Mickey is always happy to stop for photos with you!
Hong Kong Disneyland's Flights of Fantasy Parade features one of our favourite looks for Mickey - his ultra cool zepplin captain outfit!
When sailing in the Caribbean with Disney Cruise Line, you might catch Mickey hanging out on the sandy shores of Castaway Cay.
Missed one of my previous Character Couture articles? You can read Goofy's Character Couture entry here, Minnie Mouse's entry here, Daisy Duck's entry here, and Chip 'n' Dale's here.
Dan. |
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Hello everyone,
Last weekend we were in Disneyland to see the end of their holiday offerings and the start of Frozen Fun.
This post is photo heavy so be warned if you have a slow connection speed!
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 | Happy 78th Birthday Daisy Duck! | |
| DisneyDan
Friday, January 9, 2015 2:32:32 PM |
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Hello everyone,
Today, 9th January, is Daisy Duck’s 78th birthday! Daisy fist appeared in the 1937 Donald Duck short, Don Donald. Let’s celebrate with a cavalcade of pictures from our adventures with Daisy at the Disney Parks around the world!
Happy Birthday Daisy Duck!
Dan.
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 | Happy Topsy Turvy Day! | |
| DisneyDan
Tuesday, January 6, 2015 11:35:32 AM |
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Hello everyone,
According to Clopin in Disney's 34th animated classic, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, today January 6th, is Topsy Turvy Day!
Once a year Paris is turned upside down, and roles are reversed in the Festival of Fools!
So when you go to work today, be sure to wear your PJs, or eat ice cream for dinner... or any number of wacky things that I'm sure Clopin and the Parisian citizens at the Festival of Fools would happily endorse!
Happy Topsy Turvy Day everyone!
Dan. |
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 | Happy New Year Everyone! | |
| DisneyDan
Wednesday, December 31, 2014 6:15:09 PM |
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Happy New Year to all our friends and fans!
May 2015 be filled with much laughter and magic, and many Disney adventures!
Dan and Jon.
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