If you are looking to bring a little Disney magic home, Walt Disney Records has just released a new Disney Classics box set which includes 94 original recordings from Disney and Disney-Pixar movies, television shows and theme parks. The collection includes songs from over 85 years of Disney musical heritage.
Alaska Airlines Has a New Disney Themed Plane Featuring Mater and Lightning McQueen from Cars
Living in the Northwest has its perks. Every now and then, you get to see one of the Alaska Airlines Disney themed planes at the airport. And if you’re really lucky, you actually get to fly on one of the planes to the Disneyland Resort. Alaska Airlines unveiled their fifth Disney plane today, which features images of Mater, Lightning McQueen, Guido, and Luigi from the Disney-Pixar film Cars.
Do You Know These Secrets About Adventureland at Disneyland?
Most lands at Disneyland have something to draw you in. Fantasyland has King Arthur Carrousel, Tomorrowland has the Astro Orbitor, and Frontierland has the Mark Twain. Adventureland is intentionally the odd man out, as the Disney Imagineers wanted to to convey a sense of mystery about what might be lurking just around the corner. The sense of mystery is appropriate for Adventureland, as the area has many secrets just waiting to be discovered.
Disney California Adventure Has a Secret Tribute to Silicon Valley
Disney’s Imagineers are well known for placing hidden tributes in the design of theme park attractions. These small details often go unnoticed by theme park guests, but are hidden gems waiting to be discovered by those who visit the parks frequently. Silicon Valley is the home of many of the world’s largest software and technology companies, which is why it is fitting that Disney California Adventure has a subtle, geeky tribute to California’s technology industry.
Disney Theme Park Employees Get New High Tech Customer Service Tools from AT&T
Disney has been working with cell phone companies to boost service in the theme parks, and has even rolled out a free WiFi network at its Florida theme parks. But the most promising news of improved cell phone service comes from a new agreement with AT&T, which makes AT&T the official wireless provider for Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and Disney Cruise Line.
Fifty-Five Years of the Disneyland Railroad Grand Canyon Diorama
One of the things I enjoy most about Disneyland is the history of the theme park. This past weekend, the Grand Canyon diorama in the the Disneyland Railroad reached fifty-five years as part of the attraction. The diorama might not be a thrill ride by today’s standards. But in 1958, the 306-foot-long diorama was considered a big attraction and boldly hyped as the “longest diorama in the world.”
Disney Junior – Live on Stage! Reopens with an Updated Show
When Disney Junior – Live on Stage! reopens this week, it will include two new segments with characters from “Doc McStuffins” and “Sofia the First.” The show gets updated periodically to include the latest characters from the Disney Channel. My son enjoyed the “Little Einsteins” and “Handy Manny” parts of the show, so I know they will be missed. But it is nice that Disney is making an effort to bring in new characters to keep the experience fresh.
7 Fantasyland Details Often Overlooked at Disneyland
Even if you visit Disneyland often, there are usually little details that go unnoticed. Fantasyland is full of these touches that add an extra layer of fun to this land designed for children.
A Look Behind the Construction Wall of Fantasy Faire at Disneyland Park
The Disneyland princesses will have a new home at Disneyland when Fantasy Faire opens on March 12. The storybook village, located just outside of Sleeping Beauty Castle, will become the permanent home for the classic Disney princesses like Cinderella and Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty). As construction nears completion, we are getting a look over the wall at what is in store.
Disney Changes the Rules, Begins to Enforce Fastpass Return Times
Fastpass at Disneyland just became a little less convenient. The mouse has begun to enforce the one hour return window printed on Fastpass tickets and is turning away guests who return after the time has expired.