Meet Imagineer Kevin Rafferty

From the Disney Parks Blog:

Toy Story Mania
Calling all Toy Story Mania and Walt Disney Imagineering fans….Just after Disney’s California Adventure park closes to the public on May 27, parts of the Park will re-open for a meet-up of 150 fans.

Kevin Rafferty, Walt Disney Imagineer, Senior Concept Writer, will meet with the group to give an insider’s look at the new changes in Toy Story Mania. Kevin will even share original concept sketches and sketches of the ideas that didn’t make it into the attraction. Fans will have a chance to ask Kevin questions about the making-of the attraction and what it’s like to work on this project.

There will also be a few surprises you might not want to miss. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, and check-in will close at 5:45 p.m.

To attend, please RSVP to meetups@disney.go.com. This event is subject to capacity of 150 people, so we recommend that you RSVP quickly.

Here are a few things you should know:

  • Valid RSVPs must include your name and the name of your guest if you are bringing one. RSVPs that include the names of more than two people or are missing information (e.g. incomplete names) will not be accepted.
  • Valid photo I.D. will be required at check-in.
  • All guests must be 18 years or older.
  • The event is subject to change or cancellation.

Note that the event is already full

Stephen Thomas’ 5/21/10 DLR Photo Report

DLNT Reporter Stephen Thomas’ took a trip to the Disneyland Resort and has some newsworthy photos to share of Cars Land, Silly Symphony Swings, and much more.

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Thanks for the report Stephen

Chris Lastrapes’ 5/17/10 Mini-DLR Photo Report

DLNT Reporter Chris Lastrapes took a small trip to the Disneyland Resort today and has some newsworthy photos to share…

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Thanks for the Mini-Report Chris

Genie’s Stay Being Extended

Genie fans listen up!!!

Disney has extended showings  of  Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular. The show was originally planned to close on August 15th to make way for the Toy Story Musical, which was scheduled to debut in 2011 at the Hyperion Theater at California Adventure, but due to fan feedback, the show’s closure has been postponed.

Disney has not yet said how long Aladdin will remain at the Hyperion but stay tuned to DLNT for updates.

Also Toy Story Musical will remain aboard the Disney Wonder for the time being.

“Start Your Engines!!!”

From the Disney Parks Blog:

Vroom, Vroom…Vroooooom! If you’re in Disney’s California Adventure park this week, you just may hear the sound of engines revving. It’s very exciting because you’re actually hearing the first early ride system tests for Radiator Springs Racers, the new E-ticket attraction coming to the all-new Cars Land, which opens in 2012.

Cars Land Welcomes First Test Vehicle

This Radiator Springs Racers test vehicle arrived this morning, and while you’re not likely to get a good view of the car on a visit to the Park, we’re sharing some fun behind-the-scenes photos we took earlier today.

Conner Purzycki’s 4/30/10 DLR Photo Report

I took a trip to the Disneyland Resort last Friday and have plenty of newsworthy photos to share.

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Thanks for Reading!

Chris Lastrapes’ 5/6/10 DLR Photo Report

Chris Lastrapes took a trip to the Disneyland Resort today and has plenty of newsworthy photos to share.

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Thanks for the report Chris!

Jamie Nakagiri’s 4/30/10 DLR Photo Report

DLNT Reporter Jamie Nakagiri took a trip to the parks last friday and has several newsworthy photos to share.

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“So Wonderful, So Beautiful!”

From the Disney Parks Blog:

It’s very exciting around Disney’s California Adventure park these days. In this video we take you inside the control booth as Walt Disney Imagineers work overnight testing lights, fire and nearly 1,200 fountains for the new nighttime spectacular “World of Color.” You’ll also see some exclusive footage from our time lapse camera and more glimpses of the show. “World of Color” is set to debut on June 11. Enjoy!