Author: Nancy Johnson
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Moments of Reflection – Paying Respects at Walt Disney’s Gravesite
Many Disney enthusiasts take time out during their Disneyland Park visits to stand below the fire station, paying their respects to Walt Disney by stopping to view the eternal lamp in the his apartment window. However, many feel personally led to visit his final resting place in Glendale, California’s Forest Lawn Memorial Park. I…
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Unique Hors D’Oeuvres for the Disney Vinylmation Collector
I was strolling through D-Street, in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District, and stumbled on some fun items for my friend, the Vinylmation addict. For those of you that try to avoid the collectibles scene, Vinylmations are little figures that have Mickey Mouse’s shape, but way different appearances. For those who couldn’t resist the temptation, they are…
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IRIS – A Marriage-Classique of Cirque du Soleil and Hollywood!
Cirque du Soleil. Quebec’s artistic titan is always looking for ways to push itself creatively and bring its audiences new ways to think about familiar subjects. After 3 years in the making, Cirque has brought a new vision to life in a new and “oh-so-appropriate” place – a reimagination of the history of the cinema in Cirque du…
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Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland: A Night for Families!
Not only does Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort brings possibly the best displays of theme park decor that Disney has to offer; it also brings Disneyland’s only annual hard-ticketed event – Mickey’s Halloween Party! As we have done in the past, the Disneyland Team decided to attend the first party of 2011 and share a…
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A Glimpse of the Entrance: Disney California Adventure
I thought that those of you that don’t get to the Disneyland Resort very often would like a glimpse of the vista that will await you as you enter Disney California Adventure. Taken on September 11, 2011, this photo gives a glimpse of the new entry turnstiles – a replica of the Pan Pacific Auditorium in the Fairfax area of…
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Are You Ready for Disneyland’s Halloween Time?
The sight of this sign is enough to get die-hard Disneyland fans in a tizzy! Halloween Time will be coming to the Disneyland Resort this weekend, September 16, 2011! The extremely popular Haunted Mansion Holiday is in the final stages of preparation to provide guests with an amazing holiday experience from opening weekend until right after…
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Interviews on the Green Carpet – The Lion King 3D Premiere
It was a Saturday morning – hot as the sun on the Savannah. Animal Kingdom hot. It set the mood, as Disney’s El Capitan Theatre, in Hollywood, was transformed into the Serengeti for the premiere of The Lion King 3D. I was invited to work the green grass carpet and give you interviews with some notable names,…