March 31st, 2008

There are a few very cool things happening in April. Seems Disneyland likes to hold cool events in the off-season to try to bring more people in. Here we go:

Imagineering the Magic DVD Release & Signing: April 5, 2008 - Learn how your favorite attractions from opening day in 1955 to the newest attractions, including Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage – went from dreams, to sketches, to reality. Signings by…
- Tony Baxter - Senior Vice President, Creative
- David Fisher - Senior Show Writer
- Kevin Rafferty - Senior Concept Writer, Director
- Michael Sprout - Senior Concept Writer

Julie Andrews Book Signing: April 8, 2008 - Join us as we welcome Academy Award® Winning Actress and bestselling author, Julie Andrews, who will be on hand for a special appearance and signing of her autobiography, titled Home: A Memoir of My Early Years.

Food & Wine Festival - April 11 to May 5, 2008 - Enjoy cooking demonstrations, seminars and fine meals that showcase the diverse flavors of the Golden State — every day from April 11 to May 5, 2008. Savor the rich aromas and delicious tastes of the most exquisite culinary treasures that California has to offer.

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 March 29th, 2008

Travel Channel will be airing several new Disney Park specials in the upcoming weeks. Here is a list of times…

Smantha Brown’s Favorites - Friday, April 11th at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
-Samantha Brown explores Disney’s best year-round attractions.

On a Dime - Friday, April 18th at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
-In this special, guests use money-saving tips given to them by travel experts to see how well they really work.

Splurge - Friday, April 25th at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
-While Disney definitely offers some great deals for guests with a tighter budget, the resorts also feature lavish amenities and activities for people with some real money to spend.

Royal Treatment - Friday, May 2 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
-This last special shows off how Disney handles certain special events like onsite weddings and sweet sixteens as well as what its like to be crowned princess for a day.

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 March 29th, 2008

Message Boards and blogs across the internet have been set on fire with comments and opinion about the “It’s a Small World” rehab of adding Disney characters into the mix. Some people say they love it, some are saying it ruins the ride, some say the ride needs to be taken out all together. After seeing 2 examples of the concept art and two pictures from the ride in Hong Kong Disneyland (which has 38 Disney characters in it) I don’t think the change is THAT big of an ordeal. Sure there will be new characters, but it looks like the imagineers are doing their absolute best to make it look as though the characters have always been there. What is YOUR opinion on the new characters after seeing a few examples of what they are going for?

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March 28th, 2008

Not much in the news today, so thought I’d let you know that Miceage and Westcoaster have posted rather large photos updates from around the resort. Many showing new constrution and places under refurbishment. My favorite pic is the one of the newly installed for the Toy Story Midway Mania ride, I’d say it is safe to say now that this is, in fact, the official name for the ride. Be sure to check out this collection, makes me want to go back ASAP!
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March 27th, 2008

Listed on the Disneyland Official Audition site are three roles for an upcoming live show at Disneyland. All that is really known is there will be Indiana Jones (duh), a female archaeologist, and a male bad guy. The description of the female says she will start out nice but will “reveal a villainous side.” The page also refers to interacting with children and leading them through activities. This makes me to believe this is more of a “Live Play Time With Indy” rather than the “Indy Live Action Show” concept I was hoping for. It states that the role of the bad guy “pursues Indiana Jones through the crowded streets of Adventureland, ending in a series of balcony and rooftop confrontations.” Now that part I think sounds pretty amazing. It sounds like this could end up being something similar to the Pirate Show that takes place randomly on the Fantasmic stage during the day to go with the Pirate’s Lair theme. When should we expect to see this show? I’d imagine they are aiming to begin showing it when the fourth installment of the Indiana Jones movies comes out this May; but that is after all, speculation.

UPDATE: No longer on audition site as of 4/3/08
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