Author: Tom Bell

  • California Adventure’s Blue Sky Cellar: The Road to Cars Land

    The latest incarnation of the Blue Sky Cellar at Disney California Adventure focuses on Cars Land, the newest expansion opening June 15, 2012.  As with previous versions, this exhibit features drawings, plans and models to give guests an inside look at the Imagineering process.   Take a look at some of the highlights.

  • Disney California Adventure Annual Passholder Preview

    Recently, Disney California Adventure held a preview of new merchandise, shows and food items in Stage 17 of the Hollywood Pictures Backlot.  Below is a sampling of some of the new merchandise that will be offered when Cars Land and Buena Vista Street open on June 15, 2012.

  • Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum

    UPDATE:  Beginning July 6, 2012, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will present the “Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives”, the largest temporary exhibit of Disney history ever created.  The 12,000 square foot exhibit is scheduled to continue through April 2013 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The 40th President of the United…

  • Cars Land to open June 15th at Disney California Adventure

    Disney has confirmed that Disney California Adventure construction will finally be complete when Cars Land and Buena Vista Street open on June 15.  The multi-year project, which also added World of Color and The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, has frustrated guests with construction walls and blocked paths for months.   California Adventure will be closed June…

  • Celebrate Mardi Gras at Disneyland’s New Orleans Bayou Bash

    It’s always Mardi Gras at New Orleans Square, but this time of year, the party is even bigger.  Once again this year, Disneyland has created an event centered around the holiday, with special music and your favorite characters.  The New Orleans Bayou Bash continues weekends through March 11th.  Continue on for pictures from the event.

  • Minnie’s Fly Girls Charter Airline debuts at Disney California Adventure

    Keeping with the new theme of Condor Flats (no longer an abandoned airfield…but a working airfield), Disney California Adventure recently debuted a new show, Minnie’s Fly Girls Charter Airline.  The show features Minnie Mouse and her flight crew and takes place on a new stage built across from Soarin’ Over California.  Read on for more details and…

  • Listener Tips from the Disneyland Edition of the DIS Unplugged

    One year ago, the Disneyland Edition of the DIS Unplugged Podcast debuted.  In celebration of our first anniversary, we invited listeners to send in their favorite Disneyland tips.  We were overwhelmed with the response and appreciate all the great ideas.  Keep reading to see some of the awesome tips our listeners came up with.