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Cedar Fair’s Expansion Plans for 2009 »

Cedar Fair, the company that owns and operates some of the greatest amusement parks in the world including Knotts Berry Farm and the roller coaster capital of the world, Cedar Point, has announced $62 million in new attractions, roller coasters and family rides to debut in 2009.
The highlight of the 2009 capital program will be [...]

Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Track Layout »

I was able to visit The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland in Anaheim three times last Thursday and Friday, enjoying the Nightmare before Christmas holiday overlay that Disney Imagineers install every year from October to just after the New year. Every time I visit what has become one of my favorite Disneyland attractions, I secretly [...]

Disney and Verizon Strike Deal To ‘Enhance’ Theme Park Visits »

Walt Disney Company has struck a deal with Verizon Wireless that will allow it to remain in contact via mobile phones with visitors (guests) to its theme parks - even when they step outside the turnstiles in both Anaheim and Orlando.
It is being pitched as a way to enhance the “theme park experience,” enabling parkgoers [...]

Walk In Walt’s Footsteps With ‘Imagineering Field Guide’ »

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to walk in the footsteps of Walt Disney himself during and after Disneyland was built? Now you can with a new pocket sized guide entitled “Imagineering Field Guide to Disneyland” which aims to answer the question, “What would it be like to walk through Disneyland with [...]

BOLT - Walt Disney’s Latest Animated Film Opening Soon »

Excitement is beginning to build for the premiere of Walt Disney’s latest animated film BOLT - an animated comedy adventure that features a super-dog named BOLT (voice of John Travolta), whose days are filled with danger and intrigue—at least until the cameras stop rolling. The film is scheduled to premiere in theaters everywhere on Friday, [...]

Disney Prepares For New Addition To ‘Hall of Presidents’ »

Will it be Barack Obama or John McCain? Not only as the next President of the United States but the newest addition to Disney’s Hall of Presidents attraction located in Liberty Square at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Disney Imagineers are preparing for the new arrival as only one of the presidential candidates will get [...]

Disney TH!NK Fast Interactive Trivia Game »

Disney Interactive Studios is releasing a new interactive trivia game for Wii and PlayStaion 2 called TH!NK Fast featuring a TV game show format in which contestants use quick wits and agility to answer both general knowledge and Disney-themed questions. The game is filled with beloved Disney characters and hosted by the wisecracking but always [...]

Win a ‘Presidential’ Vacation at Walt Disney World »

As the United States prepares for this historic election, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort is making its own presidential history by giving one lucky guest and their family the opportunity to be treated like a president with their very own presidential vacation. In honor of the eventful 2008 presidential election, the resort [...]

Tinker Bell Gets Her Own Meet-and-Greet Area at Disneyland »

Move over princess Ariel and make room for Tinker Bell. A new “meet-and-greet” area called Pixie Hollow has taken the place of Ariel’s Grotto which is located near the Matterhorn Bobsleds. Here you’ll be able to meet Tinker Bell in person which of course will offer excellent photo opportunities. The soft opening occurs today with [...]

Halloween Time at Disneyland »

Each year it seems that Disneyland takes on more of a Halloween image starting in the latter part of September and running through the beginning of November. It really began in 2001 with the introduction of the Haunted Mansion Holiday where the mansion gets a Tim Burton’s “Nightmare Before Christmas” overlay complete with Jack Skellington [...]