Month: February 2011
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Happy 10th Birthday, California Adventure!
On February 8th, 2001, Disney California Adventure officially opened for business. Ten years later, there will be no celebration or fanfare since the park is still riddled with construction. As Annual Passholders, we were allowed to preview the park several days before the official opening. Read on for a few pictures from our first trip to the Park.
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Details Announced For WDW’s Destination D and Scavenger Hunt
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced details of its Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th and Great Disney Scavenger Hunt events for this coming May. Tickets for both events go on sale February 24th. Read on to find out the details, including pricing and some familiar names (other than mine) that are scheduled to…
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SeaWorld Announces New Killer Whale Show “One Ocean”
SeaWorld recently announced they will replace their headline killer whale show “Believe” with a new show called “One Ocean.” The new show will debut in April at SeaWorld Orlando, and ultimately will be performed in all three SeaWorld Parks. Update April 9, 2011: SeaWorld announced the new show “One Ocean” will premiere on Earth Day –…
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A New York Times evening with Sir Tim Rice and Disney Music
By: Chuck Mirarchi In January, The New York Times presented its 10th Anniversary of Arts and Leisure Weekend at The Times Center in New York City. These events feature in-depth discussions, and select live performances, with various legends from film, theatre, music, television, media, and others. One of those events was an evening with “Sir Tim…
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DOJ: WDW Must Permit Segways in Theme Parks
post by Jack Burgin The Justice Department says Disney must permit Segways in their theme parks. Disney, in turn, tells the Justice Department its revised ADA regulations are invalid. Ostensibly settled two years ago, the Segway lawsuit against Walt Disney World Co. (WDW) is far from over. In November 2007, three individuals filed a lawsuit…
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Magic Kingdom and Disneyland in One Day!
I have heard a legend about people riding Space Mountain, Tower of Terror, Expedition Everest, and Test Track in Walt Disney World and then riding Space Mountain and Tower of Terror in Disneyland on the same day! The planning that went into that had to be intense and amazing. This story was inspiring too. Why…
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Disney California Adventure – A Bird’s Eye Construction Update
I thought it was time again to take the trip up to the top of Mickey’s Fun Wheel of Death (okay, just Mickey’s Fun Wheel to folks who don’t have height issues) to bring you our first 2011 update on the continuing construction at Disney California Adventure. I consider this a small, personal sacrifice to…