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Aloha! We have some exciting news from our friends at Trader Sam’s – Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Resort. According to legend, Trader Sam, the friendly headhunter from the Jungle Cruise, has collected thousands of artifacts over the years and he now has a couple for you to add to your collection. Friday,...
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As we have done in the past, we wanted to give our loyal Disney Parks Blog readers a heads-up that ticket prices at the Disneyland Resort will be increasing, starting on May 20. This summer is one of the most anticipated times in the resort’s history, and a visit to the Disneyland Resort has...
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If you’ve been to the Disneyland Resort in the past couple of days, you may have noticed a few new faces along the Disneyland Monorail line. Here to welcome their “Cars” friends to Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park, Mandy and Mona Monorails began making trips around the resort yesterday – and they...
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Hundreds of volunteers rose bright and early last Saturday, May 12, to help build a new playground just blocks away from the Disneyland Resort – and it came together in just one day! Partnering with the City of Anaheim, Anaheim Family YMCA, KaBOOM! and local community members, Disney VoluntEARS built a playground at Stoddard...
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With Mother’s Day behind us, the next big question lies on the horizon … what do you get dear old Dad? Father’s Day is less than a month away, so I guess this is where the line “Attention Shoppers!” comes in handy, because I have a few quick ideas to help make this shopping...
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For this time lapse video, we used two cameras on opposite sides of the Matterhorn in Disneyland park. One camera was placed on top of Tomorrowland Terrace and the other was placed on top of Pinocchio’s Daring Journey in Fantasyland. The scaffolding was 20 levels high and, once installed, the top level was the...
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At last! An expanded and spruced-up Carnation Café is getting ready for its debut June 13 on Main Street, U.S.A., in Disneyland park. There’s more seating, including indoor tables – and yes, cast member Oscar Martinez is back. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the new menu includes updated versions of classic comfort...
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“Fantasmic!”, the incredible nighttime spectacular at Disneyland park, marks its 20th anniversary this weekend. I’ll never forget the first time I saw the show. What had been a tranquil scene during the day was magically transformed at night by the power of Mickey’s imagination, and when the Sailing Ship Columbia fired its cannon and...
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I’ve told you about the Welcome to the Disneyland Resort and Discover the Magic guided tours, and today I’m excited to let you know that an all-new Disneyland Resort guided tour is available – Cultivating the Magic! The first new guided tour to launch at the Disneyland Resort since 2005, this tour lets you...
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Yesterday, Disney Legend and Imagineer Alice Davis was awarded one of the highest honors one can receive at the Walt Disney Company – her own window on Main Street, U.S.A at Disneyland park. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs and Disneyland Resort President George A. Kalogridis presented the window to Davis, which...
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Disneyland Resort painters are known for making the old look new, and the new look old. The key is attention to detail, according to Disneyland Resort Painter Alan Smith, who will tell you more in this installment of Every Role a Starring Role! For more Every Role a Starring Role, check out these posts:...
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Matterhorn Bobsleds has always been my favorite attraction at Disneyland park. Nothing beats the giddy thrill of hurtling through caverns of ice, encountering the Abominable Snowman and splashing down in an Alpine stream. One of my earliest memories in the park is of walking down Matterhorn Way and stopping in my tracks when I...
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Since the beginning of this year, the Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland park have been closed due to an extensive refurbishment – not only of the attraction, but of the entire mountain itself. In this video, go behind the scenes with Walt Disney Imagineering to learn how they created the new “snowfall” that will cover...
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We have a special preview of Wednesday night’s “Modern Family,” when the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker family visits the Disneyland Resort. Keeping up with your little ones can be a challenge, and in this exclusive clip, Cameron and Mitchell disagree on the best way to keep Lily in tow while in Frontierland. This special episode airs Wednesday,...
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We won’t spoil the episode for you, but you should expect a few storylines familiar to many families enjoying Disney Parks – especially keeping up with your kids!
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Today we’re excited to announce, in honor of the 45th anniversary of Club 33 and the completion of the five-year expansion of the Disneyland Resort on June 15, a limited number of new members will be offered Club 33 membership! Envisioned by Walt Disney, who drew inspiration from the executive lounges at the 1964...
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Calling all Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders! You may have already heard about the private performances of “Fantasmic!” being held just for you to celebrate its 20th anniversary this month. Did you also know about the commemorative “Fantasmic!” 20th Anniversary apparel for Annual Passholders that will be available at select locations in Disneyland park during...
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Mother’s Day is just around the corner and it’s time to pamper mom. Disneyland Resort makes it easy, with four diverse dining options, all with special touches. Mother’s Day is a tradition at the Disneyland Hotel, and this year the theme is “Join Cinderella and Her Princess Friends for Disney’s Royal Buffet for Mother’s...
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USA TODAY (blog) Airfare Expert: Finding cheap flights to Disney World, DisneylandUSA TODAY (blog)I'm sure Tokyo Disneyland is a lot of fun – it's Disney's third most-visited theme park – but Japan is a budget-buster for most of us. Same for France, home of Disneyland Paris although I do have tips on making flights...
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One of my favorite places for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack time, coffee time – any time, really – is Jolly Holiday Bakery Café at Disneyland park. From the sandwiches and sweets to the enchanting details, it has quickly become a guest favorite. But no matter how many times you stop by for a treat,...
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It’s hard to believe in just a few short weeks we will celebrate the one-year anniversary of the return of Mlle. Antionette’s Parfumerie in Disneyland park. Over the course of the year, I’ve learned a lot about fragrances and each time I step into Mlle. Antoinette’s Parfumerie I learn something new. One thing that...
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Happy Earth Month! Did you know 779 new trees have been planted in Disney California Adventure park as part of the five-year expansion? To give you a glimpse into those in Cars Land we have John Schrimsher, horticulture manager of the Disneyland Resort, in this installment of our “Did You Know” video series. For...
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Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated with food, fun and festivities in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort! Our favorite Cocina de Mexico, Tortilla Jo’s, will offer a special three-course Cinco de Mayo menu for $ 27, which will include: First Course (choice of): Soupa de Chorizo con Pappas – Creamy Russet...
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Happy Earth Month! Last weekend, more than 150 children from 15 Boys & Girls Clubs in Orange County, Calif., came together for Earth Day to plant the first of five Magic of Healthy Living gardens that the Disneyland Resort is sponsoring in the local community. Participants planted 19 types of native plants in the...
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There’s no denying that the Force is getting stronger by the day. I’m sure many of you are counting down the days until Star Wars Weekends kicks off at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. I’m a little jealous of those of you who get to go. My fellow Disney Parks...
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Has your sweet tooth been aching during the refurbishment of Candy Palace and Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street, U.S.A.? If so, you’ll be glad to know that both of these Disneyland park favorites will re-open on May 2! At the new, expanded candy kitchen inside Candy Palace, you will be able...
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Joey Lawrence, co-star of the hit ABC Family comedy, “Melissa & Joey,” got a special birthday present from his wife last week; a surprise visit to Disneyland! In addition to Joey’s wife, daughters and mom, he was joined by his brothers (and fellow actors) Matt and Andy.
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Chef Andrew Sutton, of Napa Rose in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort, is sharing one of his favorite dishes with Disney Parks Blog readers today: Pappardelle with White Shrimp, Fresh Grape Tomatoes, Basil, Saffron, and Capers. If you skip making your own pasta, the dish goes together in minutes,...
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We have some great news to share today! Starting May 3, we’ll be rounding up some good times and bringing a whole new energy to Frontierland at Disneyland park with the opening of the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree. Encompassing the former Festival Arena site, the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree will feature music, dancing, crafts,...
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Did you know Disneyland Resort guests now have a new way to request dining reservations? You can now email dining reservation requests to dine@disneyland.com (click here to get all the details). Here are some other things you might not know about eating at the Disneyland Resort: Refreshment Corner on Main Street, U.S.A., in Disneyland...
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