“The Magic, the Memories, and You!” New Images

WDWNT on July 16, 2012

From Shawn Slater of Disney Parks Blog:

They say, “Time flies when you’re having fun!”

Well, I can tell you that working with the Creative Entertainment team at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is an absolute blast! I can hardly believe it’s Memorial Day weekend already. That means summer is here, and it’s time for another update to our award-winning projection show, “The Magic, The Memories and You!”

“The Magic, The Memories and You!” was introduced early last year as part of our “Let the Memories Begin” campaign. It takes place nightly, magically transforming the facades of “it’s a small world” at Disneyland park andCinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park and incorporating Disney PhotoPass images of our guests that day making memories. Throughout the year, the creative team has introduced various seasonal enhancements to the show, and for the sequence being added to the show this summer, they’ve really outdone themselves!

“Producers storyboarded the show as if it were a short animated film,” explains Disneyland Resort Creative Director Alan Bruun. “They weaved music, story, photography, video and animation into a new kind of nighttime entertainment.”

During the new sequence, “it’s a small world” becomes everything from a sandcastle to an ancient, vine-covered ruin. Cinderella Castle undergoes similar transformations, “dancing” along to the beat at one point in the show and becoming finger-painted in the style of artist Peter Max during another.

Popular Disney characters show up along the way, too. Look for Goofy surfing and water-skiing across the facades, Timon and Pumbaa singing “Hakuna Matata,” and Ariel and Sebastian’s “hot crustacean band” jamming under the sea. There’s even a cameo appearance by the ultimate boys of summer, Phineas and Ferb.

The new sequence becomes part of “The Magic, The Memories and You!” on May 25, along with many of the most popular, continuing segments of the show. In fact, fans of the “romance” enhancement added in February will be pleased to know it’s slated to continue running throughout the summer, as well.

McQueen & Mater visit Cars Land

WDWNT on July 16, 2012

From Paul Hiffmeyer of Disney Parks Blog:

Continuing my Cars Land road trip with Lightning and Mater, I caught up with them over by Radiator Springs Racers. This stretch of road has one of the best views of Ornament Valley – and it’s a great place to set a spell and watch some racing.

Then I caught up with Mater outside Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree where I think he had hoped to find a hidden Mickey, but apparently he never saw one. Oh well. Keep looking, Mater.

Max Guggenheim 5/26/12 DLR Photo Report

WDWNT on July 16, 2012

Max gets some shots of the progress on Matterhorn, Buena Vista Street, and Cars Land. We also get to see the new Mad T Party Merchandise, stunning shots of Carthay Circle Theatre & the new fountain. As we near DCA’s summer openings things are wrapping up.

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Still working on the Blue Ribbon Bakery.

The Penny Arcade is looking beautiful.

Loving the Americana decorations along Main Street!

The Shooting Gallery has reopened.

Amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do.

Weathervane atop Village Haus.

More Fantasyland weathervanes.

Above Peter Pan’s Flight.

Will they be taking the turnstiles out for good? Or are these a new set coming in???

Bright colors on the ride vehicles.

New LED menus at Tomorrowland Terrace

Work has begun in Carnation Gardens

Some of the progress on Buena Vista Street.

Oswald’s Gas Station

The front of Five & Dime coming along nicely.

Looking down Buena Vista Street towards the Carthay Circle Theatre.

The bridge looks great!

Loving the tile benches.

The walls around the Carthay Circle Theater and around the Carthay Circle Fountain recently came down

The front of the Fiddler, Fifer, and Pratical Cafe

The Carthay Circle Theatre is finally open and it looks amazing! Plus the fountain adds a bit of old Hollywoodland charm.

Side of FFP and Clarabell’s

Looking a little more right

No statue yet

This is beautiful tile.

Opening is just around the corner, looks like there is still plenty of work to do.

Hard to believe there was ever an elephant atop those red pillars.

Mad T Party merchandise.

The Mad T Party “soft opened” last Saturday

Um… psychedelic furniture?

All the change in the back here yet the Bountiful Valley Farms truck remains

Let’s head back down the street

Detail in Hollywoodland.

Beautiful tile on the Carthay Circle

A merchandise cart with a whole bunch of new DCA goodies

Junkyard Jamboree is testing daily now with cast members

Looks done

Soon, these postcards will be gone

Side of Cars Land facing Pacific Wharf

Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory opens on June 5th

Trees planted on the pathway from Pacific Wharf to Cars Land

Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree!

One more look at Buena Vista Street

LaBrea Bakery fresh new look is open for business.

Thanks for reading!

Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop Opening 6/7/12

WDWNT on July 16, 2012

From Erin Glover of Disney Parks Blog:

Last week, we told you about the unveiling of Carthay Circle Theatre and the fountain in Carthay Circle. And today, just around the corner, the new Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop has emerged in the Pacific Wharf area at Disney California Adventure park. In the photos above by Paul Hiffmeyer, you can see the new location – but you’ll have to wait until the shop opens on June 7 to taste the delicious chocolates and sundaes that will be served here!

Character Updates in DCA

WDWNT on July 16, 2012

From Shawn Slater of the Disney Parks Blog:

When it’s officially reopened on June 15, Disney California Adventure park will feature even more Disney than ever before, with our famous cast of characters making special appearances in delightful new entertainment offerings.

Down on Buena Vista Street, it’s the 1920s and 1930s, and you may run into those young upstarts, Chip ‘n’ Dale, who are looking pretty snazzy in spiffy period outfits. Goofy’s got a plaid suit that’s the “cat’s pajamas,” while a new fella named Mickey Mouse has just arrived in town, hoping to make his dreams come true just like his pal, Walt Disney. He might even join the Red Car News Boys for a song and get discovered in the process.

In Hollywood Land, you can kick it Disney-style as “Dancin’ with Disney” takes over Stage 17, inviting you to join some of your favorite characters in a fun-filled, interactive party. From 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. each day this summer, you can step inside for music videos, trivia and surprise character appearances. You never know who might show up!

Over at Paradise Park, the inimitable Goofy becomes maestro extraordinaire, as he dons his topcoat and tails to lead an invisible orchestra during several daily mini-concerts. As he conducts, the fountains of Paradise Bay begin to “dance” to the music, providing dramatic – and often comic – interpretations of the compositions.

Of course, on a visit to the all-new Cars Land, you may just cross paths with two of Radiator Springs’ most famous residents, Lightning McQueen and Mater. Throughout the day, these best pals will be driving through town to the Cozy Cone Motel to make a few new friends.

With all this, plus the return of the Pixar Play Parade and continuing favorites like “Phineas & Ferb’s Rockin’ Rollin’ Dance Party,” “Minnie’s Fly Girls Charter Airline” and Wilderness Explorers Dug and Russell at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, Disney California Adventure park is shaping up to be a Disney character fan’s paradise!

“CALIFORNIA” Letters Have Been Donated

WDWNT on July 16, 2012

From Kevin Rafferty of Disney Parks Blog:

The “CALIFORNIA” letters previously located in the esplanade of the Disney California Adventure park entrance have found a new home! The Disneyland Resort will donate the set of letters, which were removed to make way for the Disney California Adventure park expansion project, to the Friends of the California State Fair, a nonprofit organization that benefits California Exposition & State Fair (Cal Expo) in Sacramento. Cal Expo is the site of the California State Fair and hundreds of other events annually.

 

Plans are underway to make the letters an integral part of a new Cal Expo entrance. The “CALIFORNIA” letters will make their way to their new home sometime in late September and will be placed high enough at the entrance to be seen from Exposition Boulevard. They’ll continue to create memories at a fitting location as Disney California Adventure park welcomes Cars Land and Buena Vista Street!

The donation is the latest among several other Disney California Adventure park artifacts over the last five years, including:

  • The cab of the California Zephyr train that was formerly the home of Bur-r-r Bank Ice Cream and Bakers Field Bakery was donated to the Western Pacific Railroad Museum in Portola, Calif.
  • The sun icon that welcomed visitors to Sunshine Plaza was donated to the City of Anaheim for future use.
  • The giant toy train from EnginEARS Toys will be donated to Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC Children’s) for future use.
  • Postcards and displays from the Greetings From California store at the main entrance of Disney California Adventure park were donated to many Southern California nonprofit organizations and educational facilities, including the Boys & Girls Club of Tustin, the Anaheim Family YMCA, the Child Abuse Services Team office in Orange, the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach, and Betsy Ross and Orange Grove elementary schools in Anaheim.
  • Signs and character displays from Greetings From California were donated to Pretend City in Irvine.
  • The Reboundo Beach surfboard basketball game was donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Garden Grove.
  • Benches from throughout Disney California Adventure park were donated to the City of Anaheim for use in public spaces.

“Crowning Achievements” Exhibit Coming To The Disney Gallery

WDWNT on July 16, 2012

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Crowning Acheivements
Creating Castles for Magical Kingdoms

Opening Saturday, June 30, 2012

As evidenced in Walt Disney’s classic feature films, every great story begins with a call to adventure, an invitation to embark on a momentous journey that can take you away from an old world of familiarity and thrust you into a new world of excitement.  For most Disney Theme Parks, Castles have taken on the role of trumpeting that call.  Walt built Sleeping Beauty Castle, here in Disneyland, to serve as an iconic source of inspiration, meant to enchant Guests into continuing onward, beyond the lively, small-town comfort of Main Street, U.S.A., toward wondrous gateways leading to imaginative new frontiers.  Every other Disney Castle, from Florida to Hong Kong, successfully followed in their predecessor’s regal footsteps.

Just as Walt encouraged audiences to wish upon a star, the crowning achievements of the Disney Kingdoms have become towering symbols of a dream come true, compelling Guests around the world to  follow their own dreams, both inside and outside the Parks.  Now, The Disney Gallery lowers its drawbridges to this royal retrospective on the art of the Disney Castles so you can discover the inspiration and charm that helped bring these fantastic icons to life.

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Product Release & Artist Signing
Saturday, June 30, 2012
9am – 11am
The Disney Gallery, Disneyland® park

Sure to be the crown jewel of The Disney Gallery, this exhibit explores the world of Disney and the many ‘crowning achievements’ over the years from artists who have created Castles for magical kingdoms worldwide. Join us as we celebrate the opening of this new exhibit along with some of our talented Walt Disney Imagineers and Disney inspired artists who were commissioned to create art inspired by these majestic castles.

Meet Artists Scott Brinegar, Brian Crosby, Dick Duerstein, Elisabete Gomes, Amanda Harvie, Larry Nikolai, Noah, George Scribner, Shady Grove Mosaics (Kelly and Victor Cabatuan), Stephanie Taylor, John Wind and Yakovetic from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on June 30, 2012 at The Disney Gallery.

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Jeff Granito

~ Not Appearing ~

DISNEYLAND
SLEEPING BEAUTY CASTLE

Framed Giclee on Canvas
 Edition Size: 95
Retail: $395

 

Deluxe Print – $39.95

MAGIC KINGDOM
CINDERELLA CASTLE

Framed Giclee on Canvas
Edition Size: 95
Retail: $395

 

Deluxe Print – $39.95

 

Additional Castle inspired merchandise featuring the art of Jeff Granito will be available on the day of release, including ladies sublimation tees, a pillow, vase, plate set, mugs, postcard set and scarf.  Please continue to watch for future signing opportunities with Jeff.

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Rosemary Begley

~ Not Appearing ~

SPLENDOR

Original – $1,000

Framed Giclee
Edition Size: 95
Retail: $360

Deluxe Print – $39.95

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Scott Brinegar and Amanda Harvie

SLEEPING BEAUTY GOLD

Framed Giclee
Edition Size: 95
Retail: $495

Deluxe Print – $39.95

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NORTH FACE

Framed Giclee
 Edition Size: 95
Retail: $360

Deluxe Print – $39.95

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Brian Crosby

MALEFICENT CASTLE AT FORBIDDEN MOUNTAIN

Original – $1,800

Framed Giclee
 Edition Size: 95
Retail: $350

Deluxe Print – $39.95

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Dick Duerrstein

~ Image will be Available Shortly ~


THE MAGICAL KINGDOM

Original – $2,000

 

Framed Giclee on Paper
 Edition Size: 95
Retail: $395

Deluxe Print – $39.95

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~ Image will be Available Shortly ~

DREAM CASTLE

Original – $2,000

 

Framed Giclee on Paper
 Edition Size: 95
Retail: $395

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Elisabete Gomes

SLEEPING BEAUTY CASTLE

Framed Tile
 Edition Size: 25
Retail: $975

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John Wind for Maximal Art

CASTLE JEWELRY COLLECTION

Necklace – $85
Bracelet – $75
Filligree Cuff � $75
Charm Necklace � $125
Heart Earrings � $38
Discbow Earrings -45

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Larry Nikolai

CINDERELLA’S DREAM CASTLE

Original – $5,400

Framed Giclee
 Edition Size: 95
Retail: $350

Deluxe Print – $39.95

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Noah

WHILE EVERYONE SLEEPS

Original – $7,500

Framed Giclee
Edition Size: 95
$650
 

Deluxe Print – $39.95

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Randy Noble

~ Not Appearing ~

DISNEYLAND® CASTLE

Original – $2,400

Framed Giclee
Edition Size: 95
Retail: $360

Deluxe Print – $39.95

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OUR WORLD CASTLE

Original – $800

Framed Giclee On Paper
Edition Size: 95
Retail: $390

Deluxe Print – $39.95

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George Scribner

CINDERELLA BLUES

Original – $4,500

Framed Giclee
Edition Size: 95
Retail: $350

Deluxe Print – $39.95

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ON TO FANTASYLAND

Original – $4,500

Framed Giclee
Edition Size: 95
Retail: $350

Deluxe Print – $39.95

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Shady Grove Mosaics
(Victor and Kelly Cabatuan)

~ JEWELED MOSAIC CASTLES ~

Walt Disney World® Castle Mosaic
Edition Size: 50
Retail: $1,400

Disneyland® Castle Mosaic
Edition Size: 50
Retail: $1,400

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Stephanie Taylor

FANTASY FRENZY

Original – $2,200

Framed Giclee
Edition Size: 95
Retail: $350

Deluxe Print
Retail: $39.95

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REFLECTIONS

Original – $2,200

Framed Giclee
Edition Size: 95
Retail: $350

Deluxe Print – $39.95

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Yakovetic

SNOW WHITE CASTLE

Original – $2,500

Framed Giclee
Edition Size: 95
Retail: $350

Deluxe Print
Retail: $39.95

“The Radiator Springs Historical Society’s Museum of the History of Radiator Springs” Coming To The Blue Sky Cellar

WDWNT on July 16, 2012

From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

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On June 8, the Blue Sky Cellar at Disney California Adventure park will host a brand-new exhibit: The Radiator Springs Historical Society’s Museum of the History of Radiator Springs. This is your chance to learn all about the history of Radiator Springs as we get ready for the arrival of its famous residents in Cars Land on June 15!

According to Sally Carerra, president of the Radiator Springs Historical Society, “The items in this museum have been kindly donated by dear friends and neighbors, the residents of Radiator Springs.” So be sure to stop by Blue Sky Cellar for your Radiator Springs history lesson before you motor around the corner to Cars Land!

Keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog and follow @Disneyland on Twitter for the latest on the expansion of Disney California Adventure park! While you’re on Twitter, join in the conversation by using the hashtags #CarsLand, #BuenaVistaStreet, #MadTParty and #JustGotHappier.

Get Your Cars Land And Buena Vista Street Opening Day Merchandise On June 15th

WDWNT on July 16, 2012

From Michelle Harker on the Disney Parks Blog:

Can you feel the excitement in the air? I know I can! Buena Vista Street, Cars Land, Mad T Party and of course, our all new merchandise locations … The big day is almost here! For those of you amazing Disney Parks fans out there wondering if there will be any limited-edition commemorative merchandise available as part of this historic Disney milestone … well, you can bank on it! Here’s your first look at some of the key collections and special merchandise offerings debuting June 15 at the Disney Animation Building in Disney California Adventure park.

Special Merchandise Offerings Debuting June 15 at Disney California Adventure Park
Created specifically for the Grand Reopening, this retro-inspired graphic, with its tonal color, captures the magnificent additions and classic icons of Disney California Adventure park. You’ll find this art on a selection of items including tees, a hat, tote, watch, tumbler and coins.

Tip: Keep an eye out for a special Greetings From Radiator Springs postal cancellation postcard. A quick pick to commemorate the day.

If pins and Vinylmation are what you are after, then this is the place to go. There are approximately 17 different pin items available, most limited editions, including a jumbo pin, sculpture, framed set and a limited-release mystery set. Three Vinylmation will also debut including the limited-edition 9-inch Buena Vista Street and 9-inch Radiator Springs Racers and the limited-release 3-inch Red Car Trolley Grand Opening.

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Passholders, take note, there’s special merchandise just for you, too. Themed to Buena Vista Street and Cars Land, you’ll find tees, a fleece, pins and commemorative coins, along with a specially created Storytellers tile.

For a complete look at all of these items, check out this special Merchandise Catalog.

So how does it work?

  • Items featured in the Merchandise Catalog will be available at the Animation Building (a special one-day shopping venue) on June 15. Operating hours will vary.
  • The catalog, along with the location, is broken up into “Zones” including Commemorative Dated Collection, Annual Passholder Collection, Pins and Vinylmation. So once you’re inside the venue, pick and choose which area you want to go to first!

For more details be sure to visit www.ArtofDisneyParks.com.