Anthony Yacullo 
Contrary to rumors that the Games of the Boardwalk are behind schedule, we have now received word that they are in fact ahead of schedule, and they will now open about 3 weeks earlier than originally planned on April 7th, 2009. For information on the new games themselves, check this post from back in October … Read more
It’s once again time for a photo report from our very own Shawn Hutchinson:
Celebrate on Daisy’s Parking Level!
A sign has been put up at the Opera House advertising the soon to open Disneyland Story Featuring Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln.
Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years closed last Sunday.
The facade for the Round-up and Barbecue at Big Thunder Ranch has been revealed, and it looks great!
I don’t remember the Cheshire Cat being on the Storybook Land boats.
The logo for the upcoming Celebrate! A Street Party, which debuts this Friday, has been revealed: Beginning March 27th, the heart of Disneyland Park rocks to the beat of some of the best party tunes of all time during Celebrate! A Street Party. Ballons and streamers fill the air on Main Street USA, while crazy … Read more
According to the OC Register’s Around Disney blog: A Monrovia man arrested last year in Disneyland’s parking lot after a day at the theme park was convicted today of 33 felonies for crimes he committed elsewhere. Anthony Hislar, 27, faces life in prison for crimes including home-invasion robberies, carjackings and a shooting in the fall. … Read more
Myrna popped over to the El Capitan Theatre today to pick up what else, but pins! She also grabbed a few shots of the latest happenings at the theatre for us: The current featured film at the El Capitan is Race to Witch Mountain (which was an excellent movie by the way). You can get … Read more
According to the OC Register’s Around Disney blog: Disneyland Resort President Ed Grier and Cast Member Genie Levert, of the Disney’s California Adventure night custodial team, play a game of Nintendo Wii Bowling during a sports-themed breakfast in honor of third shift cast members. According to Disney Spokeswoman Betsy Sanchez, the park hosts the breakfast … Read more
D23’s website has so far proven to be a great source for news and information for the Disneyland Resort, posting some tidbits we haven’t even heard mentioned elsewhere. Here’s a round-up news from the last 2 days: 03.18.09 — Golden Farewell Golden Dreams, one of the original attractions at Disney’s California Adventure, is closing to … Read more
Also at the Disneyland Resort yesterday was Shawn Hutchinson, and he delivered a wealth of photos for us:
Shawn started off with a walk around the Disneyland Hotel.
A relatively new sign I believe.
The lovely Sorcerer’s Hat, which works much better than it’s big brother in Orlando.
Croc’s Bits ‘n Bites is still closed for refurbishment.
The latest sign of expansion and “re-Imagineering” in Disney’s California Adventure park is the new illuminated “Paradise Pier” sign on the “California Screamin’” roller coaster. Installed overnight between Thursday and Friday, March 12 and 13, the sign reflects the “vintage Disney” themeing that is part of the Disney’s California Adventure expansion. It was designed in … Read more
Myrna Litt has returned from a short trip to the Disneyland Resort. Let’s get to her photo report:
There was some leftover merchandise from the D23 product release and signing in the Disneyana Store this morning.
This beach towel is only $10 with a $40 purchase.
Today is the last day of operation for Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years. It will be closed through fall 2009 and will then re-open as The Disneyland Story, Featuring Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln (more details on that in this press release). In honor of the closing of the attraction, here is a complete … Read more
Disney recently released a video previewing this year’s California Food and Wine Festival, which runs from April 24 to June 7, 2009. This six-week festival showcases California’s rich fusion of flavors. Enjoy cooking demonstrations, seminars and recipes that reflect the Golden State’s regional and culinary diversity at the Fourth Annual Disney’s California Food & Wine … Read more
The Lounge of Tomorrow has uncovered the first pictures of the soon to debut Monorail Orange: This monorail looks just as spectacular as Red and Blue, and you can expect it to debut sometime this summer. Stay tuned to Disneyland News Today for the latest.
ANAHEIM, Calif., March 12, 2009 – Disneyland Resort celebrates 15 new awards for its restaurants and chefs as it prepares to launch the 2009 Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival, a six-week “World Celebration” that features delicious food and wine from Disneyland chefs and celebrity chefs and winemakers. The 2008-09 awards were presented to Disneyland … Read more
We recently reported on a D23 related product release and signing happening this Saturday at the Disneyana Shop on Main Street USA, but we didn’t then know what the merchandise would be. But now that D23 has been officially announced by Disney, we know what the merchandise will be, and it looks pretty darn spectacular: … Read more
Disney has made a full press release (including photos and a video) concerning D23 available: Oakland and Burbank, CALIF. – March 10, 2009 – Disney today announced the launch of D23 (www.Disney.com/D23), the first official community for Disney fans in the Company’s 85-year history. Through D23, fans will go backstage and behind closed doors to … Read more
