The California Food and Wine Festival has begun and the Games of the Boardwalk are now open, so I think it’s time for one of my photo reports from the Disneyland Resort:
I have never seen the entrance to Mickey and Friends this busy!
This entrance to Mickey and Friends was busy also
Food and Wine banners in Downtown Disney
Earth banners at the AMC Theatre
Our next photo report comes to us from our very own Myrna Litt:
A random small construction wall in the Hub
Pirates of the Caribbean is closed for a short refurbishment through April 30th
I wonder what this camera on top of the Matterhorn is for?
The fountains at the former Cosmic Waves are being removed, however the big spinning ball in the middle will remain
It’s now time for my latest photo report from the Disneyland Resort:
Some of the pieces have started being put back up on the Astro Orbitor
This shade of purple, as well as a dark gold and dark blue will be the new color scheme for the Astro Orbitor
Read More about DLR Photo Report – 5/17/09 :: Featuring Video of Mickey’s Fun Wheel
While we haven’t had a photo report in from him in a while, John B. has still been visiting the Disneyland Resort very frequently. Here are his photos from May 3rd, 9th, 10th, and 17th:
The one and only Brian Sommer, the voice of the Disneyland News Today Podcast, WDW News Today Podcast, and The Disney Pincast
Celebrity Chef Jamie Gwen at the Food and Wine Festival
A kind of Burger
Jamie Gwen’s book “Good Food for Good Times”
Push looks a little different than usual
Read More about John B.’s 5/3, 5/9, 5/10, & 5/17 Photo Report
For our second of three photo reports for today, we go to Chuck Canzoneri’s trip on Thursday:
A new edition to the Esplanade, a giant inflated house promoting “Up”
Disney really took the time to get the small details right
The very memorable mailbox from the movie
Our third and final photo report for today comes to us from Shawn Hutchison who was at the beginning of Summer Nightastic yesterday at the Disneyland Resort:
An ad for Summer Nightastic at the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure
Finally new billboards at the Mickey and Friends Tram Station
Guess it was too late to change all the promotional images featuring the dragon? 😉
Looks like they’re going for a dragon combo here
A new edition to the Esplanade, a giant inflated house promoting “Up”
Read More about Shawn Hutchison’s 6/12/09 Summer Nightastic Photo Report
I was at the lovely Disneyland Resort today and have some photos to share with everyone:
Signs for the D23 Expo around the Anaheim Resort
Long lines to get into Disneyland at opening
What’s wrong with these Summer Nightastic banners?
There’s a new Honda sweepstakes in the Esplanade to win a new Honda INSiGHT, as well as other smaller prizes
A Summer Nightastic poster by the security tents
It’s once again time for a photo report from our very own Chuck Canzoneri:
Disney now has a parking lot on the famous strawberry fields. I don’t think it’s open to the public yet though
It must have been busy, as Chuck had to park in Buzz Lightyear!
Lots of nice merchandise, including this Sorcerer Mickey with orange robes for some reason
A very musical Goofy from the Mickey Mouse Club collection
Shere Kahn from The Jungle Book
Myrna Litt brings us a great report which includes both of California Adventure’s great parades! Let’s get to her photo report:
The new billboards for Summer Nightastic at the Mickey and Friends Tram Station
It was incredibly busy on Monday and Tuesday, as they were 2 of few days this summer that the SoCal and SoCal Select Annual Passholders can see the new entertainment for Summer Nightastic
Some painting going on in the Hub
As Summer Nightastic! lights up the night this summer at Disneyland Resort, more exciting Disney attractions and experiences are on the horizon.
GET A DISNEY STUDIO STAR MAKEOVER AT STUDIO DISNEY 365
Opening Friday, June 26, in Downtown Disney, Studio Disney 365 offers aspiring stars, age 3 and up, makeover transformations and an opportunity to walk the carpet for a grand, show-business-style entrance. Girls and boys can choose from a range of “rock star” hair, makeup and costume options for their own scene-stealing experience, inspired by the characters from “Hannah Montana.”
HOT AND COLD RUNNING CHILLS
The summer-long celebration of a Disneyland landmark, Haunted Mansion, begins in June with the roll-out of new Haunted Mansion-themed additions to the popular Disney pin-trading program. On Sunday, Aug. 9, the 40th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion opening, the popular artist Shag will be in the Disneyana shop on Main Street, U.S.A. signing his new Haunted Mansion artwork. www.artofdisney.com
DISNEY UP CLOSE AND BEHIND THE SCENES AT D23 EXPO
D23, the official community for Disney fans, will present its first-ever D23 Expo Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 10-13, at the Anaheim Convention Center near Disneyland Resort. D23 Expo will offer fans unprecedented access to never-before-seen movies, TV shows, theme park experiences, collectibles and more. Early glimpses of upcoming new Disney movies, a look ahead to new vacation destinations and theme park attractions (including the expansion of Disney’s California Adventure) and an extraordinary exhibition of classic and contemporary Disney artifacts will be among the highlights of D23 Expo. In addition, D23 Expo will be the home for the 2009 Disney Legend Awards, a 22-year tradition that pays tribute to the talented men and women who have made indelible contributions to Disney entertainment. For more information, visit www.D23EXPO.com.
DISNEY VACATION CLUB COMES WEST
Disney Vacation Club’s first accommodations on the West Coast will welcome its first occupants on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. The 50 two-bedroom-equivalent vacation villas are part of a Grand Californian expansion that also includes 200 new hotel rooms, a new swimming pool and underground parking. Bookings begin in June for the first Disney Vacation Club on the West Coast.
THE RETURN OF DISNEY GALLERY AND MR. LINCOLN
Long a favorite of Disney fans and collectors of Disney art, the Disney Gallery will reopen this fall in a new home next to the Main Street Opera House at Disneyland in the space originally occupied by the Bank of Main Street. Later in the year, the Opera House next door will reopen with the inspiring and newly refurbished The Disneyland Story featuring Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln. Opening dates will be determined later this year.
HOLIDAY FAVORITES
Of course, Disneyland Resort will also celebrate the fall and winter holidays this year. Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort returns beginning Friday, Sept. 25, with Haunted Mansion Holiday, Candy Corn Acres, Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party and some new, scary surprises. Beginning in late November, Holidays at Disneyland Resort will bring back “A Christmas Fantasy” parade,” it’s a small world Holiday” and all the special holiday décor that transforms Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks into a holiday wonderland.
