Anthony Yacullo 
Our very own Chuck Canzoneri attended a very special Pinocchio panel discussion at the El Capitan Theatre on January 22nd, & he has sent in these pictures & a couple of videos to us (with captions written by himself):
I went to the El Capitan to catch the premiere screening of the newly restored Pinocchio.
Outside window display.
According to the OC Register: Disney fans snapped up several hundred hotel-and-park packages — for as much as $475 each — within minutes of their going on sale to celebrate Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion’s 40th anniversary. “I think this just speaks to the legacy of the Haunted Mansion and the appeal it has to our guests,” said … Read more
From the Orlando Sentinel: Walt Disney Co. said today it is offering buyouts to 600 executives in its domestic theme parks and resorts, including 313 managers at Disney World in Orlando, to reduce costs in the face of the ongoing nationwide recession. The 600 executives, all above the level of director, have until Feb. 6 to … Read more
According to the LA Times Travel Blog: Although Disneyland isn’t calling it a parade, the new “interactive street party” debuting March 27 will travel along the parade route, replace the outgoing parade and essentially serve as the daily parade. In typical punctuation-challenged Disney fashion, Celebrate! A Street Party will feature seven floats and 90 performers in a “celebratory song … Read more
It’s once again time for one of my photo reports from the Disneyland Resort, let’s see what’s going on at the parks:
The Year of a Million Dreams decorations have been removed from the security tents.
The CALIFORNIA letters are back to their original gold color scheme.
Celebrate Today! banners are being put up through-out DCA.
Disney has posted pictures of a majority of the merchandise being released for The Haunted Mansion 40th Anniversary event this summer, most of which will only be released at the event. Here are a few of the more interesting ones (you can find the rest HERE): A figurine of the griffin statues that adorn the … Read more
It seems that the newly opened Wishing Star Crystals store will be closing, along with the entire Crystal Magic chain: Effective immediately, Crystal Magic will no longer have store locations here at the Resort. These locations include Wishing Star Magic Crystals in Disneyland® Park, Off the Page in Disney’s California Adventure® Park and World of Disney® in the Downtown Disney® District. If … Read more
It’s once again time for a photo report from our very own Chuck Canzoneri:
Celebration themed Floral Mickey. Looks like Tinkerbell is gone after all.
Mickey-shaped balloons spread out from his head.
New Celebration themed apples on sale.
Join us for a special preview of the newly enhanced “it’s a small world” before the official reopening! Dubbed “the happiest cruise that ever sailed the world” at the New York World’s Fair 45 years ago, “it’s a small world” takes you on a joyful boat ride as memorable as the delightful song that serenades … Read more
Pin releases aren’t usually something I like to talk about here on DLNT, but I thought these upcoming releases at Disneyland were appropriate to talk about: On January 25th, Disney will be releasing a 6 pin set (plus 2 completer pins) featuring various Disney characters that will be featured in It’s a Small World come … Read more
An area at Disney’s California Adventure we rarely ever talk about is Pacific Wharf. But now it seems that land will be getting some attention in the very near future. First up, walls should be going up around the deserted Lucky Fortune Cookery restaurant this Monday, & that restaurant will become the new home of … Read more
Disneyland is once again offering the 2fer ticket this year & they have released a press release with more information on the tickets: ANAHEIM, Calif. (January 8, 2009) – Southern California families looking for value and the best way to spend their limited entertainment dollars will find an unbeatable offer at the Disneyland Resort in … Read more
In some late breaking news, it seems the Ratatouille float in the Pixar Play Parade has been removed from the parade due to budget cuts, as it is the float that has the most performers. The float will most likely return for the peak seasons such as spring break & the summer. Stay tuned to … Read more
Myrna Litt popped into the Soda Fountain & Studio Store today & grabbed a few pictures for us: Pinocchio is coming to the El Capitan on January 23rd. They are setting up a new 2 month promotion featuring a candy shop. Not really sure what it is at the moment.
Chuck Canzoneri is here with his latest photo report (and as will usually be the case with Chuck, he provides his own captions):
Celebrate Today! merchandise in the Emporium.
I’m not sure if this popcorn bucket is new or not?
New Celebrate Today! popcorn containers.
Took this at the Carnation Cafe where if you were celebrating a special event, the Cast member would put this on your table as a special centerpiece.
Celebrate Today! merchandise banner.
Here’s a round-up of some of the latest rumors that our sources here at Disneyland News Today have been hearing: Due to construction on the World of Color Amphitheater, which is right by where the second High School Musical 3: Right Here! Right Now! show stop is, only one show stop will be made per show, … Read more
