Finish Your Holiday Shopping With Unique Merchandise Deals at Disney Parks

WDWNT on December 15, 2012

By Steven Miller from Disney Parks Blog:

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With Christmas right around the corner, I’m almost finished with my holiday shopping. The only things I have left to find are small items for stockings. During my recent travels around Walt Disney World Resort, I found several deals and unique gift items that may help you complete your holiday shopping.

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Get Two MousekeEars for $20.00
I first shared news about MousekeEars – the miniature Disney ear hats that you can collect, wear and share – back in August. You can now get two MousekeEars for $20.00 (plus tax) at selection locations in Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. The mini-hats are normally priced at $12.95 each.

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Two Scarves for $35.00
There are a variety of colorful and decorative scarves available at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. You can get two scarves for $35.00 (plus tax); the offer only applies to scarves ticketed at $21.95.

Buy Two Antenna Toppers for $8.00
I recently gave a look at my new favorite antenna topper, the Orange Bird, when my fellow Disney Parks Blogauthor Jenn Fickley-Baker visited me at Disney Theme Park Merchandise headquarters. You can get two antenna toppers for $8.00 (plus tax) at select Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort locations.

Three Disney Racers for $15.00
When I was younger, I recall receiving die-cast cars in my holiday stocking. For fans of Disney Racers, you can get three Disney Racers for $15.00 (plus tax). This offer applies only to single Disney Racers ticketed at $5.95 each.

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In addition to the special deals, I found some items that would fit nicely in a stocking. I liked the luggage tags that look like Disney characters because I travel often and need a way to speed up that baggage claim experience. The Disney•Pixar “Cars”-themed chocolate squares would be a hit with me mostly because I love chocolate! The colorful Mickey Mouse acrylic bracelets could easily add a splash of color to the top of a wrapped present. Finally, I thought the round bottle opener with Mickey Mouse’s face was a unique kitchen item.

Please note – special promotional deals valid only while supplies last and are subject to change without notice.

Disney and the Rose Parade: A 75-Year Tradition Continues

WDWNT on December 15, 2012

By Erin Glover on Disney Parks Blog:

We’ve been showing you updates on the construction of the “Destination: Cars Land” float which will appear in the 124th Rose Parade on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, Calif., here on the Disney Parks Blog. We’re really excited about this year’s Disneyland Resort float – not only is it a tribute to the all-new Cars Land, but it also continues a 75-year tradition of Disney involvement with the annual Rose Parade in Pasadena. Disney’s relationship with the Tournament of Roses began in 1938 when characters from the newly premiered “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” were prominently featured in the parade. And of course, the Rose Queen and her Court, along with the competing Rose Bowl football teams, have visited Disneyland Resort each year since 1960 (be sure to check back here on December 26 for photos from this year’s visit).

Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse at the Tournament of Roses Parade
In 1966, Walt Disney served as Grand Marshall of the Rose Parade. Later, Roy E. Disney, Walt’s nephew and the head of Disney Animation, would serve as Grand Marshall in 2000. Members of the creative teams at Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Entertainment have served as float judges numerous times throughout the years.

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In 2004, Disneyland Resort presented “A Sudden Drop in Pitch,” the tallest float in Rose Parade history at 110 feet, featuring live performers dangling in a elevator attached to the top. The float’s title played off that year’s theme of “Music, Music, Music,” and the float was inspired by The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction, which opened in Disney California Adventure park that spring.

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The 50th Anniversary of Disneyland was celebrated in 2005 with both a dazzling Rose Parade Opening Show and a spectacular castle float titled “The Happiest Celebration on Earth.” That year’s Rose Parade also featured Mickey Mouse as Grand Marshall.

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Disney broke another Rose Parade record In 2006, with the longest float (150 feet) at the time in Rose Parade history. Titled “The Most Magical Celebration on Earth,” the float celebrated Disney Parks around the world.

Be sure to tune in for the 124th Rose Parade on January 1, 2013, on ABC-TV to see the latest in a long line of Disney-inspired floats!

Tim Alcoser’s 12/8/12 DLR Holiday Photo Report

WDWNT on December 15, 2012

Tim went to the Disneyland resort and captured some holiday magic!

 

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Special Holiday kiosks have been installed near Earl of Sandwich and ESPN zone.

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Picture perfect posts are available in front of AMC in Downtown Disney
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Located in Disney’s California Adventure
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Christmas Segment in World of Color
Main Street U.S.A. Christmas Tree.
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Main Street USA lit up in Holiday Cheer
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Happy Holidays! 

Hayley Nance’s 12/8/12 DLR Photo Report

WDWNT on December 15, 2012

Hayley recently took a trip to the Disneyland Resort and captured some magic to share!

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Snowcars in Disney’s California Adventure
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Gingerbread cone-houses in Disney’s California Adventure
Mater decorated for the holidays 
Cozy Cone Holiday Decorations 
John Lasseter appeared in Disney’s California Adventure, showing new merchandise
Fit-it Felix!
Get into the game of Fix-it Felix Jr.
It’s A Small World has new 2013 moon.

  

Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay

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Indiana Jones is back up and running!

Thanks Haylay for the pictures! 

Conner Purzycki’s 12/14/12 DLR Photo Report

WDWNT on December 15, 2012

Conner went to the Disneyland Resort and captured some merchandise and gallery magic!

 

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New Oswald Merchandise
Holiday Merchandise 
Themed Carmel Apples 
New Exhibit! 
Explanation of the new ride at Magic Kingdom.
Construction continues.
Check out the new exhibit for more artwork! Thanks Conner! 

Red Car Trolley Rolls Out at California Adventure

WDWNT on October 30, 2012

While it isn’t Walt Disney World related, we are currently out at California Adventure covering the opening of Cars Land and Buena Vista Street for Disneyland News Today and figured this might be interesting to share with the Florida crowd. I’m beginning my plea for Disney’s Hollywood Studios to add a running Red Car Trolley after experiencing the attraction’s grand opening this week in California. Here’s a video so you can see for yourself:

For complete and continuing coverage of everything going on at the Disneyland Resort, please visit DisneylandNewsToday.com/DCAlive now through June 20th.

20 Nights of Candlelight Ceremony @ Disneyland

WDWNT on September 8, 2012

From Erin Glover of Disney Parks Blog:

The Candlelight Ceremony and Processional has been a Disneyland Resort tradition since 1958, bringing holiday magic to Main Street, U.S.A., with the help of celebrities like Cary Grant, John Wayne, Dick Van Dyke and, in 2011, Gary Sinise.

This holiday season – for the first time in its history – the Candlelight Ceremony and Processional is being extended to a total of 20 nights at Disneyland park, with two performances each night. The first two nights, December 1-2, will be invitation-only events; however, performances from December 3-20 will be open to Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders and guests booking special, to-be-announced dining packages for the 2012 holiday season.

The Candlelight Ceremony and Processional is a beautiful evening performance of beloved holiday music and the telling of the first Christmas Story in Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A. The first performance was in 1958 and has continued every year since. These classic performances touched off another tradition at the Walt Disney World Resort – the popular Candlelight Processional at Epcot.

These are all the details we have at this time, but stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more information on registration for Annual Passholders and booking for the new dining packages. We’ll share more details on the 2012 Candlelight Ceremony and Processional at Disneyland park as they become available.

Tim Alcoser 8/14/12 Earl of Sandwich & Pins Photo Report

WDWNT on September 8, 2012

Tim gives us some beautiful photos from his recent trip to Disneyland. Progress on the Earl of Sandwich construction plus images of the new Pin location in Frontierland. We also have some images of the Court of Angels before it gets turned into the Pirate League. Not to mention maintenance on the World of Color, images of Mark Twain’s Riverboat and beautiful shots of Fantasmic!

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Construction progress over at the Earl of Sandwich

Uva Bar looking good after its recent reopening

Grow, baby vines, grow!

Grow, baby vines, grow!

View of Soundsational Parade

 

Court of Angels

Court of Angels

Court of Angels

Soon to be retrofitted for the Pirate League.

Court of Angels

Tombstones on back of Tom Sawyer’s Island

I don't see these guys out very much.

I don’t see these guys out very much.

 

The new pin store and trading wagon.

The new pin store and trading wagon.

All closed up now.

All closed up now.

During their last performance. Just as dedicated and motivated as their first.

During their last performance. Just as dedicated and motivated as their first.

Half-staff, even at Sarge's for the shooting victims in Wisconsin.

Half-staff at Sarge’s for the shooting victims in Wisconsin.

Concrete Jungle

Concrete Jungle!

Spectacular sunset.

Spectacular Sunset

Disneyland fireworks from DCA

Time for some Fantasmic.

Time for some Fantasmic

The UVA bar is even more alive at night.

The UVA Bar is even more alive at night!

Thanks for reading!

Thanks for reading!

Happiest Haunts Tour Coming to Disneyland

WDWNT on September 8, 2012

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is lurking around the corner, and today you can book an experience that is unique to this spooky time of year. Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour takes you on a journey throughout the Disneyland Resort for a night of chilling tales, eerie sights and Halloween treats! Your mysterious “Ghost Host” will take you on an adventure as you track the mischievous Disney Villains, experience thrilling attractions and discover that the fate of the Disneyland Resort in your hands!

Here are some things you should know about the Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour:

  • Tour is offered each night from September 14 through October 31.
  • The tour is approximately three hours long.
  • Theme park admission for Disneyland park is required to attend the tour.
  • Attractions and entertainment are subject to change without notice. Some tour attractions have a 42-inch height requirement and physical considerations.
  • Each tour guest will receive a collectible souvenir pin and a tasty treat.

For even more Halloween fun, be sure to ask about the “Ultimate Experience”! On select nights, you can combine Disney’s Happiest Haunts Tour with the trick-or-treating fun of Mickey’s Halloween Party. The “Ultimate Experience” is available on September 28 and October 2, 5, 9, 12, 15, 19, 23, 26, 29 and 31.

For pricing and booking information (and to find out about a special discount for Disney Rewards Visa and AAA card holders, Disney Vacation Club members and Disneyland Resort Annual Passport holders) call 714-781-TOUR (8687). Also, be sure to check out the other Disneyland Resort Guided Tours at Disneyland.com/Tours.