‘Limited Time Magic’ Continues at the Disneyland Resort with New Orleans Bayou Bash!

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From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

Join Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen at the New Orleans Bayou Bash at Disneyland Park

It’s almost time to let the good times roll at Disneyland park with the return of New Orleans Bayou Bash! – this year, part of “Limited Time Magic” here at the Disneyland Resort. New Orleans Square will be decked out for a party, and so will some of your favorite Disney friends! New Orleans Bayou Bash! will come alive in New Orleans Square from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on the following dates:

  • January 18-21
  • January 25-27
  • February 1-3
  • February 8-12

Here’s a look at what is in store:

  • Princess Tiana’s Mardi Gras Celebration – Princess Tiana, Louis and Prince Naveen make their way through New Orleans Square to the Rivers of America, where a musical celebration takes place featuring tunes from Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog.”
  • Jambalaya Jazz Band – The popular band will perform their jazzy tunes along the streets of New Orleans Square.
  • Royal Street Bachelors – This Disneyland favorite will be found at the French Market Stage, and will be joined throughout the day by Princess Tiana.
  • New Orleans Traditional Jazz Band – Throughout the day, a rousing Mardi Gras procession will burst onto the streets of New Orleans Square. In traditional “second line” style, an umbrella dancer leads the mash-up of colorful performers and musicians.
  • Character Greetings at Court of Angels – Princess Tiana will be greeting Disneyland park guests along with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Goofy in their Mardi Gras finest.

Conner Purzycki’s 1/14/13 DLR Photo Report

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Conner Purzycki went to the Disneyland Resort a couple of days ago and captured some soon-to-be magic!

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Fantasy Faire Construction
The wall now has the same paint scheme as the castle 
Big Thunder Mountain closed for refurbishment 
It was a windy day
Main Street Station under wraps 
WOW, under an hour for once 
One side of Mater’s is being repainted and resurfaced, more on that later 
I will have a more updated report up later today

Video: Limited Time Magic – Tiana’s Mardi Gras Celebration

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Watch as Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen parade down to the New Orleans Square waterfront and celebrate New Orleans Bayou Bash with Tiana’s Mardi Gras Celebration. New Orleans Bayou Bash runs January 18th – February 12th.

 

Special Mint Julips and banana beignets are available during Limited Time Magic’s Blue Bayou Bash.

Max Guggenheim’s 01/20/13 DLR photo report

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Max Guggenheim went to the Disneyland Resort on the 20th of January and captured some in progress magic! He was able to capture construction on Main Street Railroad station, Big Thunder Mountain, Mark Twain and Fantasy Faire. In this report is photo’s of Blue Bayou Bash and Blue Sky Cellar. Enjoy!

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Artwork being done at the parks.
 
Facade is covered with a tarp with a neat graphic of the train station while construction continues.
 

Fantasy Faire slowly being built up.
 

Royal Theater to the left and Royal Hall in the middle being constructed.
 

The purple tent is Royal Theater.
 

 

The Sailing Ship Columbia is operating while Mark Twain is under refurb.
 

Work being done on the center Fantasmic fountain platform.
 

 

Part of Limited Time Magic.
 

 

 

 

The stage where Tiana’s Mardi Gras Celebration
 

 

Decorations for Bayou Bash
 

More Mardi Gras decorations.
 

 

Additional Bayou Bash decorations.
 

Princess and the Frog meet and greet location.
 

Limited Time Magic special beverage and food selections.
 

Blue Bayou Bash Face Painting.
Check out Blue Sky Cellar at Disney’s California Adventure for details of Fantasy Faire.

























Celebrate the Seasons with New Duffy the Disney Bear Items

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By Steven Miller on the Disney Parks Blog:

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The start of a New Year brings many reasons to celebrate. This year, there are two months of back-to-back holidays including Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter. I caught up with Monty Maldovan, long-time artist with Disney Design Group, about some of the new merchandise coming for Mickey Mouse’s bear, Duffy the Disney Bear. Monty recently celebrated the release of three original art pieces, including one featuring Mickey and Duffy, at the Art of Disney in Downtown Disney Marketplace.

“I had a lot of fun designing some of the seasonal outfits for Duffy the Disney Bear this year,” said Monty. “We have some new things that our guests have told us they wanted including outfits for 17-inch bears and smaller sized bears that have been a hit!”

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The 9-inch Valentine’s Day bear has been extremely popular this year (at time of press there weren’t many remaining in merchandise locations). For St. Patrick’s Day, Monty designed a costume for a 17-inch bear that includes my favorite detail – a bow tie! Monty felt the bow tie was the perfect complement to the bowler hat (and here I thought it was because of my intense love for bow ties).

Monty also designed what may be my favorite Duffy item I’ve seen in the past two years – a 9-inch egg that unzips to reveal a 7-inch bear dressed as a baby chick. He said the design was inspired by previously released plush.

“We introduced Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse plush eggs about two years ago,” explained Monty. “Guests loved them, so we updated the colors this year and added a version with Duffy.”

“Celebrate
Other favorites will return this spring including two 12-inch bears. Gardener Duffy will be found at the start of theEpcot International Flower & Garden Festival on March 6. Monty said the pocket on the front of his overalls is big enough to hold a Disney Gift Card (smells like the perfect gift for someone with a green thumb). Graduate Duffy looks similar to last year’s design but features different colors.

“Celebrate
Finally, we released a series of new Hidden Mickey pins that has Duffy the Disney Bear sporting different Disney hats. These pins build on a collection introduced last year of Duffy wearing hats. Look for them on cast members’ lanyards at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts.

Celebrate Gospel at Disney’s California Adventure Feb 16th!

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Southland Choirs Perform at Disney California Adventure Park

Come celebrate the spirit and history of gospel music during a special one-day event that features many Southland choirs.

Date
Saturday, February 16, 2013

Location
Stage 17 in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure Park

Event Times
10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Choir Performance Times

  • 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
  • 1:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Featured Choirs

  • Amazing Grace Conservatory
  • Christian Community Cathedral Choir
  • Cross Word Christian Church
  • First AME Church – Voices of Gospel
  • Friendship Baptist Church – Voices of Joy
  • Friendship Baptist Church – Inspirational Voices
  • Greater Los Angeles Cathedral Choir
  • Greater Zion-Voices of Destiny
  • New Creation Church Mass Choir
  • New Spirit Church – Voices of Choir
  • Orange County Gospel Choir
  • Second Baptist Church-New Generation Choir
  • Spiritual Truth
  • Xtreme Purpose Choir

Rainbow Ridge Mining Town to be Refurbished During Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Update at Disneyland Park

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By Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

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Earlier this month, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland park closed for a major refurbishment that includes all-new track and updates to the mountain itself as well as other visual elements. One area receiving an update will be the Rainbow Ridge Mining Town. Dating back to 1956 and the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train attraction, Rainbow Ridge Mining Town is a classic feature of Frontierland.

When the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment is complete this fall, Rainbow Ridge Mining Town will look very much the same as it always has. It is being refurbished with new materials, but many items from the original area will be reused such as props, signs and select doors, windows and shutters. Several other items are being turned over to the Disney Archives.

“The wildest ride in the wilderness” reopens fall 2013, so hold onto your hats and glasses until then!

A Sneak Peak Behind The Walls at Fantasy Faire

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From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

Yesterday, I gave you a sneak peek at Clopin’s Music Box, an interactive element coming to Fantasy Faire when it opens March 12 at Disneyland park. Today, I’m excited to share a video of the installation of this piece, along with two other charming details: Tangled Tower, which is located in the center of Fantasy Faire, and – my favorite element of this new area – Figaro the cat from “Pinocchio.” Watch as Michel Den Dulk, Creative Director, Walt Disney Imagineering, tells us more about these magical features.

 

Package Prices and Details Announced for Enchanted Tiki Room 50th Anniversary Event

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Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room 50th Anniversary Event
June 28 – June 29
Disneyland® Hotel – Exhibit Hall

We invite you to join us on June 28 – 29, as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room.

JOSE Package – $85
Registered Event Guests will have the opportunity to purchase Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room 50th Anniversary Event themed merchandise via the Random Selection Process.
June 28, 2013 (5pm – 9pm) – Take Advantage of:
Early Registration
Event Store & Random Selection Process Merchandise Pick-up
Trading Area
June 29, 2013 (8am – 5pm)
Event Store & Random Selection Process Merchandise Pick-up
Artist Signings
Silent Auction
Trading Area and Activities
Commemorative Gifts

“Early Birdies” Special Offer:

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Don’t miss out! Register early and receive a limited edition “Early Birdies” pin.

~Special Experience Add-On~

SHAG Cocktail Reception – $185

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Tip: In order to register for the SHAG Cocktail Reception, Guests must also be registered for Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room 50th Anniversary Event ‘JOSE’ Package.

June 29, 2013 (7pm – 10pm)
Cocktail Reception
Lite Hors d’oeuvres
Meet and Greet with SHAG
Commemorative Photo
Commemorative Gifts

Some additional merchandise was previewed:

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Chip and Dale Dole Whip Pin

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Rongo Bowl

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Tiki Mugs

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Limited Edition Boxed Pin Set

So, what do you think of this event?

Annual Passholder Fantasy Faire Preview Announced!

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Annual Passholder preview dates for Fantasy Faire have been announced on the Disneyland Passholder site.

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Fantasy Faire, a fascinating new world within Fantasyland, will open March 12, 2013. As an Annual Passholder, you are invited to preview this new attraction before the big day.

Space is limited for this event, but with your valid Passport, you could experience this land of enchantment before it opens to the general public.

Enter Fantasy Faire and step into a “once upon a time” storybook village square surrounded by charming cottages. Here, Disney fairy tales come to life, Disney friends from timeless tales are eager to meet you and “happily ever after” happens every day.

With Limited Time Annual Passholder Magic, Annual Passholders have exciting opportunities, offers and events like this:

Dates

March 7, 8 and 9, 2013

Location

  • Fantasy Faire in Fantasyland at the Disneyland Park

Event Time

  • 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.
  • Registration is limited to a 2-hour entry time period within the event time.

Event Registration and Wristband Distribution

  • At 10:30 a.m. on the day of the event, Annual Passholders may begin registering inside the entrance to Frontierland, next to Westward Ho, in the Disneyland Park.
  • All participating Guests (ages 3 and older) must be valid Annual Passholders on the day of the event.
  • Registration must be completed in person at the entrance to Frontierland on the day of the event only; no phone reservations or other registration will be accepted.
  • It is recommended that all members of your party register together.
  • All participating Annual Passholders must present their active Annual Passport to the event Cast Member, who will check event availability. Photo ID may be required.

Wristbands

  • Once an Annual Passholder has presented a valid Annual Passport and event availability has been confirmed, the Annual Passholder will be registered for the event and will receive a color-coded event wristband for the assigned entry time period.
  • Event wristbands are required for admission to the event and are only valid for a specified time during that day’s event.
  • Space is limited. Registration and distribution of event wristbands are based on availability.
  • Wristbands may not be sold or transferred for commercial purposes and have no cash value.