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!
Disney Giving Away Vacation Every Day in January
Happy New Year!!
In honor of 2013, Disney Parks is giving away a vacation every day in the month of January. There are several “options” which you can choose from. All includes a 5 day/4 night stay with special in room accommodations air transportation, theme park tickets, $500 Disney gift card and a themed welcome basket. “Options” vary from selecting
– Happy Happenings (aimed more to kids. Character Dining, VIP parade seating)
– Magical Discoveries (also aimed more to kids. Two free Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique or Pirates League with a Disney Family Magic Tour (Magic Kingdom only))
– Amazing Fun (special World of Color dining and viewing*, a one-day
Adventures By Disney® Lights! Camera! Magic! Tour of Hollywood and Fantasmic!
V.I.P. seating with desserts included.)
– Big Thrills (n Adventures By Disney® Lights! Camera! Magic! experience, plus a shopping spree and a special World of Color Dining and viewing* experience.)
– Sweet Romance (Included entertainment at the Downtown Disney district)
There are variations for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
Only one entry per e-mail address is allowed per day.
To apply, go t0 www.disneytimesweeps.com
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.
Discover the Secrets of ‘Mickey and the Magical Map’ This Summer at Disneyland Park
By Shawn Slater on the Disney Parks Blog:
Back in August, we told you our Creative Entertainment team was developing a spectacular live entertainment experience for the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland park. Today, I’m thrilled to share with you some more details about this amazing new show, “Mickey and the Magical Map.”
The wise sorcerer Yen Sid tells of a wondrous map – one unlike any other – with the power to take dreamers to any place imaginable. But when young apprentice Mickey Mouse attempts to paint the map’s one unfinished spot, he stumbles into a fantastic adventure through worlds of music, color and beloved characters, as he discovers the mystery of the map’s magic! “Mickey and the Magical Map” debuts in summer 2013 at Disneyland park. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog in the coming months for more on the show, as well as additional details about the all-new Fantasy Faire, opening this spring.
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.
Update; ‘A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue’ At Disneyland Park
By Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:
I know many of you are excited about the upcoming “A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue,” part of “Limited Time Magic” here at the Disneyland Resort. That’s why I wanted to make sure you had the latest updates about the show, and I’m working on answering some of the questions you’ve posted here on the Disney Parks Blog.
First, in case you missed the update we posted last Wednesday, here is some important information about how to reserve a seat for “A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue.” Please visit the podium at the entrance to theGolden Horseshoe on the date of your selected performance, and a cast member will issue a ticket for your preferred show time, based on availability, which you will then use for admission to the show. It is similar to the process that was used during the original run of the “Golden Horseshoe Revue.” Next, Disneyland APs should click here to learn about a special Golden Horseshoe dinner package. Performances are filling up, so make your reservation soon!
Some of you have asked about other details for the performances, and I’m working on getting those for you – so check back here, and I’ll post more updates as I receive them.
Remember – “A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue” runs January 10 to February 4 at Disneyland park, so be sure to take advantage of this “Limited Time Magic” before it rides off into the sunset!
Annual passholders link: http://disneyland.disney.go.com/special-offers/golden-horseshoe-review-dinner/
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!
