Posts tagged with: "disneyland"

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Star Wars day at Disneyland

On June 26, 2011, Star Wars fans will be meeting at Disneyland in California, as they do every year, in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle for a group photo. At this unofficial, fan-organized annual gathering of Star Wars aficionados from across the United States,... [More]

Is Disney working on a 'Lost' attraction?

At this year's PaleyFest—a gathering of broadcast industry leaders—executive producers of the ABC hit show "Lost" fielded questions about the last season of the show. The most interest bit to come out of this? Disney is considering a 'Lost Island' for Disneyland. If they... [More]

Captain EO returns to Disneyland

The Captain EO attraction has finally returned to Disneyland after a 13-year suspension from the public eye. Fans lined up in droves at 10 a.m. on Tuesday to be the first to witness the 17-minute epic for the first time in over a decade.... [More]

Walt Disney World providing wait times by text

Disney has opened a web portal where Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort guests can sign up to receive up-to-date wait times, operating hours, and more via text message. Would-be guests can sign up for the text notifications and select what day or days... [More]

Disney unveils retro merch for 55th anniversary

Disney recently unveiled their merchandise lineup for 2010. 2010, as many of you may know, is the 55th anniversary of the opening of Disneyland park and Disney is celebrating with a full lineup of retro-styled merchandizing. The retro-themed lineup includes a photo album, jumbo... [More]

Confirmed: Capatin EO returning to Disneyland

Despite a public denial by Disney CEO Bob Iger, the Captain EO show will indeed be moonwalking back into Disneyland Resort next year. The 17-minute show will open in Disneyland park in February 2010 for a "limited engagement." How limited that is, exactly, is... [More]

Mr. Lincoln's triumphant return to Disneyland

The "Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln" attraction returned to Disneyland today after five years of shuttered doors. The Lincoln animatronic received a major overhaul that includes a new electronic head with more detailed facial animations, a more lifelike silicone skin, and a hydraulic body... [More]

Video: Disney's new 'Mr. Lincoln' animatronic

Disney has released a promotional video of the newly renovated Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, showcasing the company's most life-like animatronic yet. Take a look at the close-up of the face of the Lincoln animatronic near the end of the video. Great Moments with... [More]

Disney increases swine-flu prevention measures

Disney has gone the extra mile to ensure that park guests are as well protected from the H1N1 virus--and other viruses--as possible. Disney is displaying posters at various locations around the parks reminding guests to cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing and to... [More]

Disney offers DVC members free annual passes

In celebration of the opening of Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disney Vacation Club members are being offerred the chance to snag four annual passes gratis. This "Castle to Castle" promotion offers DVC members who purchase 100 vacation points at the new resort... [More]

Disney faces lawsuit for Burbank pollution

Following a federal judge's refusal to dismiss the case, Walt Disney Co. is facing a lawsuit accusing the company of polluting Burbank and the surrounding area with chromium 6. Disney sought to have the case dismissed, citing a 2006 study which concluded that chromium... [More]

Confirmed: Kalogridis appointed Disneyland Pres.

As was previously rumored, George Kalogridis has been appointed the new president of Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Kalogridis is leaving his post as Chief Operating Officer for Disneyland Paris to fill the position. "I am pleased that the strong bench strength within our... [More]

Disneyland Paris COO to be US Disneyland Pres?

While this rumor has not yet been confirmed or corroborated, it actually makes quite a bit of sense: Disney may be looking to move the Disneyland Paris Chief Operating Officer George Kalogridis into the currently vacant position of President at Disneyland in California. Kalogridis... [More]

Disney offering guests free tickets to "Princess"

In celebration of the the movie studio's return to traditional animation, Disney is offering guests free tickets to see "The Princess and the Frog." Guests visiting any of the four Walt Disney World theme parks and either of the two Disneyland Resort parks between... [More]

Side Attractions: Oct. 5, 2009

On today's edition of Side Attractions we take a look at the Xcelerator crash at Knott's Berry Farm, Toy Story Playland in Paris and a Space Mountain: Ghost Galaxy video. • "Aftermath" images of the Xcellerator accident from three weeks ago at Knott's Berry... [More]

Ghost spotted at Disneyland?

Now, this could easily--too easily, actually--be some fun video magic concocted by a too-bored Disney fan, but an unknown Disneyland worker filmed what appears to be a ghost walking around the park. The footage is taken second-hand as it is seen on park security... [More]

Disneyland sees the return of the Disney Gallery

The Disney Gallery has returned to Disneyland. After having been removed from its location in New Orleans Square, the Gallery is reopening in the Main Street Bank in Town Square. Interestingly, Disney has opted to use use the bank vault in the new Gallery... [More]

Ed Grier resigns as Disneyland President

President of Disneyland Ed Grier resigned today. The resignation is effective Friday, drawing a close to Grier's three years of leadership. "I have been humbled and honored during the past three years as I've watched your hard work create smiles and laughter, and delight... [More]

Side Attractions: Sept. 24, 2009

On today's edition of Side Attractions, we take a look at dejected Six Flags guests, the Disneyland-Vegas maglev and a maybe-sorta-probably kidnapper. • Six Flags New England season pass-holders were upset when they were turned away last Sunday. The park was holding a private... [More]

Side Attractions: Sept. 21, 2009

On today's edition of Side Attractions, we take a look at a new Halloween Horror Nights promo video, world records at Six Flags and Disneyland's cute-but-not-so-scary Halloween. • A new "Behind The Screams" video for Universal's Halloween Horror Nights has been released over on... [More]

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