Tim Alcoser’s 6-29-13 Disneyland Photo Report

WDWNT on July 17, 2013

Disneyland News Today Reporter Tim Alcoser visited the Disneyland Resort on Saturday (6/29) and caught a few bits of news in and around the resort.

The Steam Engine from the upcoming film, The Lone Ranger, is on display east of the Esplanade at Disneyland’s East Transportation Center.

A fairly obvious hidden mickey is seen inside the cab of the engine.  I wonder if you will be able to see it in the movie…?

A closer look.

It’s a real Steam Train.  Not just a movie prop.

With 4th of July almost here, many guests are stopping to enjoy the Flag Retreat ceremony.

Over at Disney California Adventure, Sir Tow Mater takes a stroll towards Carsland.

Radiator Springs Racers was down for awhile when I dropped by.

Here’s another look at the holiday decorations on Buena Vista Street.  Buena Vista Street is all set to celebrate it’s second Independence Day!

“We sell hats…and not much else…”

With Summer in full swing comes the return of an annual guest favorite.  The All American College Band.

The band is very talented and always draws huge crowds.

A look at Main Street USA, finally cooling off after a heat wave rolled across much of the state.

80z All Star Band played 80’s favorites all evening long.

The large crane that was rebuilding Big Thunder’s track has been long gone.  But basic renovations of the landscape still go on.

Magical! Fireworks Spectacular.

What Disney day is complete without Fantasmic?

Lasers, lights, fireworks and smoke.  Hope you enjoyed the report!

Tim Alcoser’s 4th Of July Disneyland Photo Report

WDWNT on February 25, 2012

DLNT Reporter Tim Alcoser was at the Disneyland Resort for the 4th of July and grabbed some photos of the special festivities as well as the huge crowds that came to the resort on Independence Day. Take a look…

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This sign has Sam the Eagle and Ollie Owl from America Sings on it. Neat.

A new gallery has opened up on Main Street, replacing the Disneyland Railroad gallery.

The new exhibit Crowning Achievements has opened in the Disney Galley.

Packed crowds hours before the fireworks.

Busy day on Main Street

The All American College Band starts off the festivities before the parade.

The All-Star American College Band out before the parade

The 3rd Division Marine Aircraft Wing Band makes it's way down Main Street USA.

A Gunnery-Sergeant leads the team.

The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band marching down Main Street

Even cast members pause a moment to cheer on the band.

The Marine Band played at the Big Thunder Jamboree.

More crowds than Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree has ever seen.

The Marine on the far left is not wearing a white belt because he is an officer, and they wear different belts.

Two female Marines play the

We will have video up tomorrow of the performance

I take a brief pause from the hustle and bustle of The Hub.

One of the busiest days of the year for Disneyland.

Crowds waiting for Celebrate America

Everyone is crammed in tight. But being a single viewer, I am able to just barely squeeze in a small spot.

I duck into the Main Street Theater to escape the crowds. Thanks for reading!

Thanks for reading

Weekend Round-Up

WDWNT on July 19, 2008

It’s been a news filled past few days, & there’s been a few things that we haven’t reported, as well as some updates, that were covered in this week’s Monday in the Parks update on MiceAge. Let’s take a look through some of the news pieces brought up:

  • After going missing for a second time in a year, the Goat in Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has returned.
  • We here at Disneyland News Today reported earlier this week on the closing of the Vineyard Room at Disney’s California Adventure on August 31st. Well apparently, for the last few years, the restaurant has only been opening on weekends, & it seems that these last few weekends that it’s supposed to be opened… Well basically, it won’t be. Again, it’s not confirmed, but highly likely.
  • Last Friday, both the Green Army Men stand before the security check & the Honda Pilot display in the Esplanade were removed, & everything is back to normal in that general area.
  • Also, the All-American College Band had its last performance at Disneyland last Friday, due to the performers heading back to school.
  • The Magic Morning early entry to Disneyland Park for Disneyland Resort Hotel guests that is usually offered on Sundays, will not be offered Sunday August 31st due to the Disneyland Half Marathon. It will instead be offered Saturday August 30th.

And now a couple of pieces of news in pictures:


As we reported earlier this week, the Grand Marshall Pre-Parade to Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams no longer features the dancers, characters, or the Year of a Million Dreams banner at the beginning


Yesterday at 5:45pm, Ariel made her final ever exit from Ariel’s Grotto