By David Wallace on Nov 18, 2008 in Featured, Non-Disney Parks | 0 Comments
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 [...]
By David Wallace on Nov 17, 2008 in Disneyland Resort | 1 Comment
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 [...]
By David Wallace on Nov 13, 2008 in Company News | 0 Comments
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 [...]
By David Wallace on Nov 7, 2008 in Disney Products | 0 Comments
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 [...]
By David Wallace on Nov 7, 2008 in Entertainment, Featured | 0 Comments
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, [...]
By David Wallace on Nov 4, 2008 in Walt Disney World | 0 Comments
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 [...]
By David Wallace on Oct 31, 2008 in Disney Products | 0 Comments
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 [...]
By David Wallace on Oct 28, 2008 in Walt Disney World | 0 Comments
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 [...]
By David Wallace on Oct 24, 2008 in Disneyland Resort | 0 Comments
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 [...]
By David Wallace on Oct 23, 2008 in Disneyland Resort | 0 Comments
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 [...]