Max Guggenheim’s 1/6/12 DLR Photo Report

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It’s a few days late, but we figured we would still show you some photos from DLNT Reporter Max Guggenheim that he took on his last trip to the Disneyland Resort:

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The Carthay Circle Theater is coming along nicely

An over the walls shot into Buena Vista Street, and we didn’t even stand on a garbage can!

Pavement going in in front of the Carthay Circle Theater

Time lapse camera installed

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This construction shot is brought to you by California Sanitation

Mandatory Jolly Holiday Bakery pics

Display case inside

The weathervane of controversy…

Hayley Nance’s 1/13/12 DLR Photo Report

WDWNT on June 11, 2012

DLNT Reporter Hayley Nance was at the Disneyland resort this past weekend, and has some newsworthy photos to share…

Jolly Holiday Bakery has quite a crowd

The Adventureland entrance getting some TLC

Main Street refurbishment

Haunted Mansion is closed for holiday removal

The Matterhorn Bobsleds is currently closed for its refubishment

Looks like the loading gates have been removed

A tunnel has been constructed to protect guests from the construction

Over in DCA, the parade route work in front of Mermaid is still underway

Cars Land

Buena Vista Street

We cant figure out if that lettering was there before, or if it just was really faded.

The memories float has been removed

The improvements on the shuttle area have begun

Romance Blooms in “The Magic, The Memories, and You!”, Summer Overlay Teased

WDWNT on June 11, 2012

From Shawn Slater on the Disney Parks Blog:

One of the true delights of the recent holiday season at Disney Parks was a special segment during our evening projection show, “The Magic, The Memories and You!” The faces of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park and “it’s a small world” at Disneyland park were transformed into gingerbread masterpieces, brightly colored packages and palaces of ice.

Well if you enjoyed that, our Creative Entertainment team has another treat in store, just in time for Valentine’s Day! A new show segment is set to debut Feb. 1, inspired by some of the most romantic moments in Disney animation. Cinderella Castle and “it’s a small world” will be covered in red roses for one sequence and turned into a beautiful, star-filled sky for another. During part of the show, spectacular stained glass windows will grace the façades, depicting the stories of Cinderella, Snow White and Belle.

One of my favorite moments comes when the king and queen from “Tangled” appear on a balcony, lifting a single lantern to the sky for their missing daughter. It’s soon joined by hundreds of others, creating a magical sight sure to draw “oohs” and “ahhs” from the crowd. It gives me goosebumps just thinking about it! Of course, the most heart-warming part of any segment of “The Magic, The Memories and You!” is the images of our guests, captured by Disney PhotoPass photographers during the day and incorporated into the show each night.

The romance segment is planned to run as part of “The Magic, The Memories and You!” through mid-April but we’re not stopping there. Wait until you see “it’s a small world” as a sand castle in a segment we’re working on for summer. It’s chock full of detail… right up to the point where Goofy rides a wave across the façade, washing it all away to reveal… well, I don’t want to spoil all the surprises!

Hayley Nance’s 1/28/12 Disneyland Park Photo Report

WDWNT on June 11, 2012

DLNT Reporter Hayley Nance was a Disneyland this past weekend and took some neat shots of the Matterhorn, a look at some new items in Jolly Holiday Bakery, and much more…

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Welcome to Disneyland

The Tinkerbell half marathon was this past weekend

One quick look at the DCA entrance

The Haunted Mansion has reopened from the holiday version

Matterhorn refurbishment is going at full speed

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And one quick update in Jolly Holiday. It looks like some new props were added in the display case. The silver house on the left and the hummel which is the small figure on the right. Not sure of the significance of either but the hummel was once sold by Disney.

Disneyland Explorer Letting You Experience The Magic From Your iPad

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From Michele Himmelberg on the Disney Parks Blog:

The magical sights and sounds of Disneyland Resort can now be discovered with “Disneyland Explorer,” the official Disney Parks app for iPad, available as a free download from the App Store. When you can’t get to the theme parks, the hotels or the Downtown Disney District, you can tap the photo-realistic carousel of this app to reveal photos, video and special activities inspired by the classic attractions and entertainment at the resort.

More than 100 exciting experiences are shared with beautiful images, animation and interactive touch points. With a simple swipe of your fingers, you can explore Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, the themed suites at the Disneyland Hotel and much more. Watch for animation and fun surprises as you scroll through the adventures.

 

The magical sights and sounds of Disneyland Resort can now be discovered with “Disneyland Explorer,” the official Disney Parks app for iPad, available as a free download from the App Store. When you can’t get to the theme parks, the hotels or the Downtown Disney District, you can tap the photo-realistic carousel of this app to reveal photos, video and special activities inspired by the classic attractions and entertainment at the resort.

More than 100 exciting experiences are shared with beautiful images, animation and interactive touch points. With a simple swipe of your fingers, you can explore Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, the themed suites at the Disneyland Hotel and much more. Watch for animation and fun surprises as you scroll through the adventures.

 

WDWNT’s Own Tom Corless was kind enough to try out the app for us and take some screen shots to share with everybody.







Find Harold 🙂
You drag the Big Thunder train


























It looks like some virtual postcards were some of the pries you got for playing the virtual mini games

And one final picture, Tom visited the Animation Academy in the app where you can actually learn how to draw characters on your ipad. Here you can see Tom attempted to drew mickey.

La Brea Bakery Adding Some More Spice To Downtown Disney

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From  Janet Knox on the Disney Parks Blog:

Hi everyone! I’m Janet Knox, general manager of Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. I have had many different roles during my 13 years at the Disneyland Resort, and having the opportunity to lead Downtown Disney District for the last two years has been my favorite. This position allows me to combine my experience in retail with my passion for discovering new and emerging trends. I’m excited to join the Disney Parks Blog team and share all of the great things in store for the Downtown Disney District.

If you’ve been to the Downtown Disney District lately, you’ve likely noticed the exciting changes underway. On January 3, La Brea Bakery Café began a significant refurbishment of its current location including expanding the restaurant’s footprint, creating a new exhibition bakery, adding a new kitchen in the express area, and placing an awning over the outdoor seating in the full-service dining section.

La Brea Bakery Café to Expand in Downtown Disney District
The remodel, as seen in this early concept artwork, also will allow La Brea Bakery Café to produce fresh baked items at the restaurant, which will include a selection of breads, pastries, sweets, flatbreads and foccacias.

The café will feature menu items inspired by La Brea Bakery’s founder, Nancy Silverton. From double-dipped French toast and fontina strata at breakfast to burgers, salads, panini and authentic Italian focaccias made fresh throughout the day, the focus will be on fresh, healthy and flavorful foods.

La Brea Bakery’s full-service restaurant remains open during the refurbishment through mid-March. The restaurant will reopen its doors with a fresh new look in April.

Re-Imagined Lego Store Coming to Downtown Disney

WDWNT on June 11, 2012

From Janet Knox on the Disney Parks Blog:

The New and Completely Remodeled LEGO Store at Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort is Coming This Spring
A brand-new and completely remodeled LEGO Store is coming this spring to the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort! The current store opened in 2001 and has held some of the largest and most amazing LEGO models found anywhere in world. Millions of guests have visited the store and created memories that will last the rest of their lives.

This month, the LEGO Store will move into a temporary location in the Downtown Disney District, while its permanent site gets a complete LEGO overhaul! Guests will enjoy a brand-new interactive outdoor play area, all-new play areas inside the store, and of course, new large-scale LEGO models located both inside and outside the re-imagined LEGO Store.

Check back for updates on the Disney Parks Blog for details on the LEGO Store Grand Re-Opening Celebration this spring!

Hayley Nance’s 2/3/12 DLR Photo report

WDWNT on June 11, 2012

DLNT Reporter Hayley Nance was at the resort a few days ago and took a lot of newsworthy photos to share of the Matterhorn, Cars land, Buena Vista Street and much more…

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The Matterhorn under refurb is quite a sight

The Hub coffe stand is behind walls

Over in DCA, Carthay Circle progress

Trees have been placed in the circle

And the fountain was on. Ooooh, ahhh.

Quick look though the crack of the work wall

Clarabells Ice Cream Parlor

Elias & Company

Great picture looking down the street and the rest of the facads

Neat…

Another look through the work walls

A thin path to Bugs Land as work on the last little piece of bountiful valley farm theme

Custodial having some fun

Work had begun on transforming the Mission Tortilla Factory into The Ghiridelli chocolate factory and soda fountain

Work continues on the parade route in front of mermiad

Cars Land from the Fun Wheel

Before though, work on the Paradise Pier facads continue

All the cones look about finished

Matterhorn refurbishment from the Fun Wheel

The Cozy Cones look just about finished

Grizzly River Run down for refurbishment

Thanks for reading

Earl Of Sandwhich Coming To Downtown Disney

WDWNT on June 11, 2012

From Janet Knox on the Disney Park Blog:

If you read my posts last week about the changes coming to La Brea Bakery Café and the LEGO Store, you know that there are new and exciting things coming to Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort, and today I am excited to announce that Earl of Sandwich is coming in early summer 2012!

Earl of Sandwich Restaurant Coming to Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort
The new restaurant, which continues to have historical ties to the inventor of the sandwich, the Sandwich family, will be located adjacent to AMC Theatres. Signature hot sandwiches will be available including The Original 1762, a sandwich of freshly roasted beef, sharp cheddar and creamy horseradish sauce all on freshly baked artisan bread. Soups, salads, wraps and desserts also are on the menu. Earl of Sandwich offers a vast array of hot and cold beverages including The Earl’s Grey Lemonade. Breakfast sandwiches and pastries will be available in the morning and a variety of catering options will be offered at this location.

This will be the only Earl of Sandwich in California and it is sure to be a favorite among our guests as it has been at the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Paris.

We are very excited to welcome Earl of Sandwich to Downtown Disney District and hope to see you all there this summer!

AP Preview of Cars Land Merchandise, Entertainment, and Much More

WDWNT on June 11, 2012

From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders: from March 27–29, take advantage of a special sneak peek of the amazing merchandise, food, entertainment, new costumes and guided tours the Disneyland Resort will bring to life this summer.

As part of this preview in Stage 17 at Disney California Adventure park, I’m excited to share that some of the merchandise being created for the park and the opening of Cars Land will be available to purchase, including items from collections such as the Disney California Adventure park logo program, Attraction Posters, Low & Slow Car Club, Champions Custom Speed Shop and Radiator Springs Racers, to name a few, before they hit store shelves at locations such as Ramone’s House of Body Art, Sarge’s Surplus Hut and more.

Check out these new merchandise logos!


Logo for Low & Slow Car Club at Cars Land at Disney California Adventure ParkLogo for Champions Custom Speed Shop at Cars Land at Disney California Adventure Park 
There’s no need to sign up! The showcase will be open from 10-8 p.m. daily, March 27–29. Look for a glimpse at some of the merchandise in early March on www.ArtofDisneyParks.com.

Event subject to space, time and availability. Entrance to the showcase is not guaranteed. Please note, this is an Annual Passholder only event. A valid Disneyland Resort Annual Passholder ID must be presented by each guest entering the venue and must be presented at time of purchase. Limits and restrictions apply. Merchandise available while supplies last. Information subject to change or cancellation without notice, including but not limited to event dates, artwork, edition sizes and retails. Separate theme park admission may be required.

And one more image was released on the Art of Disney website: