Chuck Canzoneri returns with his first photo report since August, and it’s his birthday report! Let’s dive in:
Chuck celebrated his birthday at the Happiest Place on Earth. While it’s not the subject of the picture, notice the construction walls up at the entrance to Carnation Plaza Gardens (the area remains open)
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It’s once again time for a photo report from our very own Myrna Litt:
The odd new structure placed in Paradise Park
According to the Disney Parks Blog, the Disney Channel’s Phineas and Ferb made their debut in the parks at Monday’s taping of the Disney Parks Christmas Special. Phineas and Ferb rode down Main Street USA on the car usually designated for Chip and Dale in A Christmas Fantasy Parade. While the characters are not currently appearing for meet ‘n greets in the parks, that could be a possibility at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World next year.
According to the OC Register’s Around Disney blog:
The massive bottom half of Disneyland’s Christmas tree slowly made its way along Main Street USA – followed by the top half.
Both were carried by cranes early Tuesday morning, as the theme park finished decking itself out with annual holiday decorations.
The 13-ton, 60-foot-tall artificial tree is in its second year at the theme park; two years ago, in part to go more green, Disney quit using live trees.
More than 60,000 lights are on the new one, along with 2,000 ornaments.
“The lighting and the electrical weigh over 5,000 pounds – a real tree wouldn’t be able to accommodate that kind of weight,” said David Caranci, Manager of Resort Enhancement at the park.
Early Tuesday morning also found more than 40 workers on lifts or ladders decorating the rest of Main Street. Elsewhere, crews added a snow-and-icicle look to the castle. More than 100,000 lights were attached to the “it’s a small world” façade, and ornaments and lights sprung up in New Orleans Square, too.
As night turned to dawn, technicians were tinkering to get the tree’s programmable lighting system working. They said everything would be ready by Friday, when Disney’s holiday season officially kicks off.
According to the Disney Parks Blog:
It’s not your average day at Disneyland Park when Stevie Wonder performs performs “That’s What Christmas Means to Me” in front of Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle. Here’s a photo of Minnie Mouse, Stevie and his daughter Aisha Morris during a break from taping.
Stevie Wonder and Anika Noni Rose were both performing at Disneyland Park today for the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade.
Anika was seen performing a musical production number inspired by “Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee” for the annual holiday special that appears on ABC. While singing and dancing in New Orleans Square, Anika encountered “Dancing with the Stars” celebs, Cheryl Burke and Tony Dovolani.
Yesterday, Selena Gomez appeared at Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle to tape a segment with Stitch. Here’s a picture:
UPDATE :: 11/9/09, 7:32PM – Ryan Seacrest filmed his co-hosting duties for the show today, while Demi Lovato performed “Wonderful Christmas Time” on one of the “Celebrate! A Street Party” floats. Click HERE for the photos.
The Disney Parks Christmas Special, which is the special’s new name (changed from the Walt Disney World Christmas Special), airs Christmas morning on ABC.
Our very own Myrna Litt has returned from a trip to the Disneyland Resort yesterday with an excellent batch of photos. Let’s dive in:
The Fab 5 pumpkins are gone, replaced with the snowflake structures that debuted last year
According to D23:
The Main Street Magic Shop has “reappeared” in Disneyland Park with the help of Houdini’s Magic Shop, currently running the classic store. One of the unique features of the new shop are the decorated windows containing a zoetrope (a cylindrical device where viewers see a rapid succession of images producing the illusion of motion), an Andrus Tri Zonal Space Warper, replicas and actual artifacts of Harry Houdini. Visitors and passersby can also be wowed by a magical handkerchief show that runs every 12 minutes and can be viewed through the window. This return and use of detailed storytelling adds to the charm and elegance of Main Street, U.S.A.
Geno Munari, proprietor of Houdini’s Magic Shop, brought in unique pieces to help tell the story of Houdini’s life to our Guests, including a diver’s patent from the U.S. Government and actual handcuffs used by Houdini in his infamous escape acts. “We are excited to be in Disneyland,” Geno says. “When I see adults and kids laughing and smiling, I know we’ve done our job.”
This year’s promotional website for Disneyland’s annual Holidays at the Disneyland Resort festivities has launched, and with it comes some very cool features, along with a new experience this holiday season. The website of course mentions the main attractions for the Christmas season: It’s a Small World Holiday, Haunted Mansion Holiday, A Christmas Fantasy Parade, Believe in Holiday Magic, Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, Santa’s Reindeer Round-up, and Disney’s Electrical Parade. But upon clicking on the image of Mickey’s Fun Wheel on the website (seen in the picture bellow), you’ll discover a new holiday offering this year at Disney’s California Adventure: Santa’s Seaside Pavilion. The description reads:
Beneath a quaint gazebo, on a golden garden bench, sits Santa, dressed in his very best, ready to listen while little ones deliver their holiday wishes by his side. Make sure to stop by this picture-perfect setting, located in Paradise Pier, next to the holiday tree.
Due to construction on Paradise Park, the DCA Christmas tree spot had to be moved this year, and it’s now on the boardwalk in Paradise Pier, by Ariel’s Grotto and Catch-a-Flave. Next to the Christmas tree will be this new holiday experience, Santa’s Seaside Pavilion.
The website also features many games for you to play, fun activities, more information on all your holiday favorites, and this year’s very “small” Holidays at the Disneyland Resort commercial. To view this website, click HERE. Stay tuned to Disneyland News Today for continuing coverage from Holidays at the Disneyland Resort.
Our own Conner Purzycki was the Disneyland Resort the last two days, and he shares his photos with us in this photo report:
You can just about make out the new windows installed on the Dreams tower of the Disneyland Hotel
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (October 2009) – Starting Friday, Nov. 6, Disneyland guests will be treated to appearances by Princess Tiana, star of the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated feature film “The Princess and the Frog.”
Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen and other characters from the motion picture will star in “Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee!,” a rousing, colorful procession with a jazz-filled Mardi Gras theme. The good times will roll as festively dressed, bead-tossing revelers lead Disneyland guests to the Mark Twain Riverboat dock. The party moves onboard as the Mark Twain paddlewheels its way along the river to singing, dancing and all that jazz.
Songs composed by Randy Newman for the film energize the show, which will be performed four times daily in New Orleans Square. Daytime pyrotechnics, colorful streamers and whimsical puppetry round out the 15-minute spirited production.
The experience will dazzle guests at Disneyland through Jan. 3, 2010. “Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee!” is also performing in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort, Florida, through Jan. 3, 2010.
Guests also will be able to greet Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen at designated times at the Court of Angels in New Orleans Square, Disneyland.
A hilarious movie adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana, “The Princess and the Frog” will open in limited release in New York and Los Angeles on Nov. 25, 2009, before expanding nationwide on Dec. 11, 2009.
Beginning Nov. 6, little princesses can enjoy a new Princess Tiana makeover in Disneyland at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Fantasyland. Fairy Godmothers sprinkle their pixie dust on aspiring princesses with three makeover packages including a combination of hair, nails and makeup. The royal transformation becomes complete with a package that includes the Princess Tiana costume, shoes, crown and more. Children must be at least three years or older to receive the regal treatments.
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Fantasyland is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily; theme park admission is required. Reservations may be made by calling 714/781-STYLE or 714/781-7895.
