Video: World of Color – New Year 2012 – 2013
Watch as Paradise Bay comes to life with fountains and fireworks as we ring in the new year at Disney California Adventure!
Conner Purzycki’s 12/31/12 DLR Photo Report
Conner did the first photo report of 2013! He rang in the new year at the Disneyland Report and captured some magic!
New Pins to Collect or Trade Coming to Disney Parks in 2013
By Steven Miller on The Disney Parks Blog:
When I served as project manager for Disney Pin Trading, I was often asked by guests which pins they should collect or trade. My best advice for someone starting a Disney pin collection is to pick a certain theme and trade for what you like. For years, we have offered mini-collections that are an easy way to jump start a collection. I spoke with Jeanne Lewis, merchandiser for Disney pins, about some of these new collections arriving in 2013. “We have new limited edition pin collections coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts next year,” explained Jeanne. “Some pins will be released each month, while others may be released every other month or once each quarter. I like these mini-collections because they have one consistent story. I also like making these pins extra special by adding different elements like stained glass or sculpted metal.”
Fans at Disneyland will see the next chapter of the “Piece of Disneyland Resort History” collection. For this series, Jeanne acquired costume pieces from the Creative Costuming team from various Audio-Animatronics figures. I like the “it’s a small world” pin that features pieces of the Japanese girl’s obi sash from the attraction’s final scene. Each pin in the series will have an edition size of 1,000. The “Window to the Magic” collection is also coming to Disneyland Resort. This pin series features scenes from classic Disney animated films where magical things took place by windows. The pins in this series will have edition sizes of 1,000.
For Walt Disney World Resort, there will be a pin-of-the-month collection called “Good Luck / Bad Luck.” This playful collection shows there are two sides to every story – lucky and unlucky. I thought the Flower pin was funny (poor Flower!). The edition size for these pins will be 1,000. I convinced Jeanne to let me tease two new surprise pin collections for 2013. There will be six different pins in each collection, released at various dates throughout the year. The Walt Disney World Resort collection is called “Remember When” and gives a nod to classic Disney attractions and characters. The Disneyland Resort collection has images of vintage Disney characters in stylized crests. The surprise pins will each have an edition size of 750. I invite you to keep watching Disney.com/Pins for the latest news about pin releases. Happy trading!
Hayley Nance’s 12/28/12 DLR Photo Report
Hayley went to the Disneyland Resort on the 28th of December, 2012 and captured some busy holiday magic!
I was at Disneyland for park opening on Friday December 28th and even an hour prior to park opening the crowd lines had already started! About 30 mins after park opening Indy was already at a 60 min wait with fast passes at 1pm. By 11am the crowds were too much to handle in either park.It’s a little short and to the point but basically the crowds were heavy and the parks were showing it!
– Hayley Nance.
Five New Disney Couture Ear Hats Kick Off ‘Year of the Ear’ at Disney Parks
By Thomas Smith on the Disney Parks Blog:
Over the holidays, we shared our first updates on what to expect with “Limited Time Magic” at the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, including the announcement that 2013 is the “Year of the Ear” at both parks. Today, there’s more to share – a first look at January’s limited release Disney Couture Ear Hats.
Every month, Disney Parks will offer new ear hats to add to your collection as part of “Limited Time Magic.” January will start with five new Ear Hats. Which one is your favorite?
We’ll be posting “Limited Time Magic” updates on Fridays during 2013 so be sure and check the Disney Parks Blog to find out what’s coming to the parks. You can also find updates on Twitter using the hashtag #LimitedTimeMagic and on our limitedtimemagic.com web page.
Get Three Days for $220 with New Disneyland Ticket Offer
By Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:
Get the new year started right with a visit to the Disneyland Resort! From now through February 26, you can save up to $30 per ticket on visits through March 11, 2013, with our newest ticket offer – a 3-Day Park Hopper ticket for just $220 ($205 for kids ages 3 to 9). Tickets can only be purchased in advance and they’re not available at the box office*, so buy them online at Disneyland.com/3day. With this special ticket, you can also enjoy one Magic Morning** entry into selected attractions at Disneyland park, according to the current early admission schedule.
Read below for more details you’ll need to know, and grab your 3-Day Park Hopper ticket for just $220 now atDisneyland.com/3day!
*NOT AVAILABLE AT THE BOX OFFICE. Savings based on the Box Office price of a standard 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket. Ticket expires 13 days after the first day of use or on March 11, 2013, whichever occurs first. Each day of use constitutes one full day of use. Limit eight (8) tickets per person, per day and tickets may not be sold or transferred for commercial use. Not valid with any other ticket discount or promotion. Subject to capacity, restrictions and change without notice.
**Magic Morning admission allows admission into selected attractions of Disneyland park before the park opens to the general public according to the current early admission schedule. Each guest must have valid theme park admission. To enhance the Magic Morning experience, it is strongly recommended that guests arrive at least one hour and 15 minutes prior to regular park opening. Magic Morning admission is based on availability and capacity. Applicable days and times of operation and all other elements including, but not limited to, operation of attractions, entertainment, stores and restaurants and appearances of characters may vary and are subject to change without notice. Subject to restrictions and cancellation.
Get a Look at What’s New when Blue Sky Cellar Reopens
By Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:
Savvy Disneyland Resort fans know the best place to get up-close with what’s coming up next at the Happiest Place on Earth is Blue Sky Cellar at Disney California Adventure park. Every so often, this exhibit space closes temporarily so Walt Disney Imagineering can add new items showing what they’re working on next at the Resort.
Blue Sky Cellar closed yesterday for its latest update and will reopen January 19 to feature artwork and models for our next experience, Fantasy Faire at Disneyland park. As we’ve told you here on the Disney Parks Blog, Fantasy Faire – which opens in spring 2013 – will be an enchanting village square where guests will be immersed in the stories of their favorite Disney princesses. Also featured in this update will be the artwork that Shawn showed you in his announcement for “Mickey and the Magical Map,” that will open this summer in Fantasyland Theatre. Be sure to stop by Blue Sky Cellar after it reopens on January 19 and get an up-close look at what is coming to Disneyland park in 2013!
Larry Delceg’s DLR 1/4/2013 Photo Report
Photographer Larry Delceg and his family went to the Disneyland Resort on the 4th of January. He was able to capture the final holiday magic and the first of limited time magic. They were also able to capture some of the final runs of Thunder Mountain before it goes through a sixth month renovation. Enjoy!
Conner Purzycki’s 1/9/13 Photo Report
Conner went to the Disneyland resort on the 9th of this month. He was able to capture photo’s of the Main Street U.S.A train station refurbishment and continued construction on Royal Hall. He also grabbed photo’s of all the renovations and entertainment happening in Frontierland. Conner captured some photos of Muppet Vision 3D which recently returned.
Tim Alcoser’s 1/10/13 Photo Report (Special Golden Horseshoe Photos!)
Tim Alcoser went to the Disneyland Resort on the 10th of January. He captured limited magic of the Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue and continued construction at the resort. He reported:
I headed to the Disneyland Resort with Connor Purzycki to see the first public showing of the Golden Horseshoe Revue and the first of the many to come Limited Time Magic guests will get to enjoy this year. There are a lot of ride closures and refurbishments around the resort as is typical for this slow time of year, including Fantasmic. Princess Fantasy Faire is coming along very nice. Most of the Christmas decorations are down already, including the Christmas trees at DCA and Disneyland. Enjoy!
– Tim Alcoser
The band comes out in preparation for show start.
Movie advertising inside Innoventions.
