Category: Disneyland
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Disney Legends – The Emotional Heart Of The D23 Expo
The D23 Expo kicked off on Friday, August 19th, and the first large arena presentation was the Disney Legends induction. Thousands of Disney fans watched as 12 luminaries received the honor of Disney Legend status, and the ceremony did not disappoint. We were serenaded by contemporary princesses belting it out on stage, and touched by…
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411 for 911 – What to do if an Emergency Happens at Disneyland
It’s the stuff lifetime dramas and travel insurance is made for. Your dream vacation is going well, and suddenly, you find yourself in need of assistance and possibly an emergency room. Your heart races. Your thoughts go from the kids, to your spouse, to your home, to your job, to the flight you may be…
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Disney Parks Up for Third Quarter of 2011
On August 8, 2011, The Disney Company released its third quarter earnings statement to the public. I have done other posts about Disney earnings statements (2011 Second Quarter and fiscal year 2010 earnings), and again, I won’t try to cover all of Disney’s divisions but will focus on how Disney’s earnings might affect theme park…
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Star Wars Icon Billy Dee Williams Discusses Art, Mickey & Disney
“Hello, what have we here?” Actor Billy Dee Williams is best known for the iconic role of Lando Calrissian in the original Star Wars trilogy. Friday, August 19, he’s appearing at the Disney’s D23 Expo in conjunction with the debut of the newly re-imagined Star Tours – The Adventures Continue. However, before Williams portrayed the gambling scoundrel Lando…
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Dancing Around the “World” with the Wolf family
During 2011, Disney Parks and Resorts are asking guests to send in photos and videos of their memories from Disney vacations. In addition, both the Magic Kingdom in Orlando and Disneyland Park in Anaheim have a nightly show titled “The Magic, The Memories, and You” where some of these photos and videos are displayed on…
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What Are You Hoping to See During August’s Disney D23 Expo?
In less than one month, the curtain will rise on the second D23 Expo – an official fan convention sponsored by the Walt Disney Company celebrating all things Disney – from theme parks, to films, music, books and television. August 19-21, the most fervent of Disney fans will descend upon the Anaheim Convention Center for a glimpse behind…
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Mom! Phineas and Ferb have a Show at California Adventure!
You know, the way Disney California Adventure looks right now, it reminds me of the time that Dr. Doofenschmirtz invented the Wall-Inator to put walls up all around the entire Tri-State Area! Alas, Dr. D has had nothing to do with all of that construction right now, but he would be reveling in the…