The Voices of Liberty Honor Presidents Day With Special Performances

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From Thomas Smith on the Disney Parks Blog:

Our “Limited Time Magic” surprises continue next week with some musical celebrations at Disney Parks. The talented 8-part a cappella group, Voices of Liberty, will honor Presidents Day with special presidential shows in the parks for you to enjoy.

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At both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, the Voices of Liberty will bring to life some of the inspirational moments from our nation’s history with their harmonies, accompanied by memorable quotes from American presidents, ranging from Theodore Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower to Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama.

And of course, the celebrations will be for a limited time only. Here are the details:

  • At Walt Disney World Resort from February 18–24 at the America Gardens Theatre at Epcot.
  • At Disneyland Resort from February 18-19, and February 22-24 at the Main Street Opera House inDisneyland park.

For more information about “Limited Time Magic,” check www.LimitedTimeMagic.com or use the Twitter hashtag #LimitedTimeMagic.

Disneyland Resort Turns Up the Romance During ‘True Love’ Week, All Part of ‘Limited Time Magic’

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ANAHEIM, Ca., Jan. 28, 2012 – Love is in the air at Disneyland Resort as fairy tale princesses find true love with their princes, and “happily ever after” becomes a reality. It all happens during True Love Week February 11-17, 2013 at Disneyland Resort.

The weeklong love fest is part of “Limited Time Magic” at Disney Parks, where each week in 2013 guests will be treated to a sprinkling of Disney magic, with fun and surprises that enhance their vacation memories.

During True Love Week, a tapestry of romance is woven throughout the resort — from special entertainment and limited-edition Valentine’s merchandise to candlelit dinners for two and new, themed photo locations offering encounters with beloved Disney sweethearts – all for a limited-time only.

The weeklong event celebrates the love of friends and family, and invites couples to rekindle the flame. Here is the lineup:

  • Romantic Setting: Guests will feel the romance at every turn, as heart-shaped signage and sweetheart-themed décor adorn Disneyland Park, making it an ideal place to celebrate Valentine’s week.
  • Blushing Castle: At dusk, hues of red and pink will bathe Sleeping Beauty Castle, with projections of flowers and hearts.
  • Floral Heart: A giant floral heart makes a sweet setting for a Valentine photo, in Town Square, Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland.
  • Valentine Wishes: Flowers, garlands and decorative doves will create a second ideal location around Snow White Wishing Well near Sleeping Beauty Castle. At night, magical lighting adds a romantic touch to the wishing well and Snow White Grotto.
  • Disneyland Sweethearts: Also near Town Square, guests will find a photo location with resident Disneyland sweethearts – Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck.
  • Dinners for Two: Romantic dinners for two with prix fixe menus will be offered at select restaurants during the most romantic week of the year.  Specially-created menus at Blue Bayou and Café Orleans in Disneyland, Carthay Circle Restaurant in Disney California Adventure Park, Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel or Napa Rose in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel make    ideal choices for a romantic evening. To book call 714-781-DINE (714-781-3463).
  • Cupcake Lovers: Chefs have prepared a specially themed Valentine’s dessert: a chocolate cupcake with raspberry mousse filling and dark chocolate mousse frosting. It will be available at Jolly Holiday Bakery Café in Disneyland, Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café and Pacific Wharf Café in Disney California Adventure, and Disneyland Hotel Coffee House.
  • Valentine’s-themed Takeaways: Limited-edition pins, plush, newly-designed apparel and Vinylmations will be available at select merchandise locations.
  • Ears for your Sweetheart: The classic Disneyland ear hat gets a total glitz makeover just in time for the most romantic time of the year. It will dazzle your Valentine and become the most sophisticated pair of ears in your collection.
  • Royal Romance:  Guests will enjoy a rare opportunity to get photos of Disney Princes as they escort their Princesses along The Royal Walk in Fantasyland. In New Orleans Square, guests will find another pair of sweethearts, Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen.
  • In Search of True Love: Guests may also encounter the Wandering Wallflowers, in search of “true love.”

 

The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., will celebrate True Love week with similar in-park offerings. VisitDisneyworld.com for details.

For more information about “Limited Time Magic,” guests may visit www.LimitedTimeMagic.com or search for Twitter hashtag #LimitedTimeMagic.

‘Limited Time Magic’ Brings Delicious Treats for Happy Lunar New Year Celebration to Disney California Adventure Park

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By Pam Brandon on the Disney Parks Blog:

While many of us celebrate the New Year on January 1, the Lunar New Year is usually between late January and early February, determined by the cycles and phases of the moon. Best known as “Chinese New Year,” Lunar New Year is also celebrated by the Vietnamese and Korean cultures, and is a time for big festivities.

Pot Stickers from Lucky Fortune Cookery, Part of the Happy Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure Park
Disney California Adventure park is joining in the fun with the Happy Lunar New Year Celebration, part of “Limited Time Magic” from February 8-11, with the eateries in Pacific Wharf adding Asian-inspired treats. Lucky Fortune Cookery is adding chicken and veggie pot stickers and pork spare riblets with char siu sauce to its menu, as well as ginger milk tea (a delicious new creation by the Disney chefs) and mini-almond cookies.

Pacific Wharf Café is adding a barbecued pork bao roll, a traditional Chinese steamed bun, along with ginger milk tea and almond cookies. And their popular Chinese chicken salad in a sourdough bowl fits the bill, too.

Snake-Shaped Sourdough Bread from the Boudin Bread Cart, Part of the Happy Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure Park
The San Francisco cart adds the barbecued pork bao roll, edamame, almond cookies and ginger milk tea, while the Boudin Bread Cart is offering a giant loaf of sourdough shaped like a snake, for “the year of the snake.”

Pacific Palisades Coffee Cart is adding ginger milk tea, edamame and almond cookies, while Rita’s Baja Blenders will offer Tsing Tao beer. Try a little of everything to celebrate lively Asian flavors and a different tradition this year. Happy Lunar New Year!

Happy Lunar New Year Celebration Moves Across the Esplanade to Disney California Adventure Park

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By Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

Happy Lunar New Year Celebration

Come celebrate the Year of the Snake when Happy Lunar New Year Celebration returns as part of “Limited Time Magic,” February 8-11 – this year at Disney California Adventure park! Lunar New Year is a time when Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures celebrate the sun and moon beginning their journeys for another year.

From 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day in the Pacific Wharf area of the park, guests will enjoy unique cultural experiences, flavorful food offerings, unique merchandise, and colorful performances from dancers, musicians, and martial artists. Some of your favorite Disney characters will be there as well, such as Mulan, Mushu, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.

Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more information about Happy Lunar New Year Celebration and “Limited Time Magic.”

Conner Purzycki’s 1/17/13 DLR Photo Report

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I was at the Disneyland Resort this afternoon and captured some newsworthy photos from all around the resort to share.

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A giant crane is in place right over Big Thunder.




It looks bigger in person 

Work on the center Fantasmic fountain is underway 

New Orleans Bayou Bash has already been setup getting ready for the event kickoff tomorrow 

Very temporary looking speaker setup 




Mark Twain still in dry dock for its annual refurbishment 

Christmas decorations still coming down in New Orleans Square 

Blue sky and no more snow on the castle 

Now for the juicy stuff, Fantasy Faire 

A new structure has sprung up where previously a path led to Fantasyland 








A closer look at that new structure 


Over in DCA, it seems the Hyperion Bridge which crosses over Buena Vista Street was painted overnight to a new darker beige color 






I don’t particularly mind the color change, I’m just curious why? 

Over in Cars Land, one side of Mater’s is being resurfaced 



Over in Flo’s the giant rotisserie out front has been removed

Odd to see this in the middle of the day 

Thanks for reading
 

Get a Taste of the Big Easy During New Orleans Bayou Bash! at Disneyland Park

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By Pam Brandon on the Disney Parks Blog:

Let the good times roll! On select dates from January 18-February 12, the tastes of New Orleans are kicked up for the high-energy New Orleans Bayou Bash! at Disneyland park. Celebrate with Princess Tiana, jazz music and street performers – but feast on delicious “Limited Time Magic” offering seven days a week.

Gooey Cupcakes at the French Market Restaurant
 

 

Bananas Foster Beignets With Caramel Dipping Sauce at the Mint Julep Bar
We’ll make a day of noshing on all the “Limited Time Magic” little bites, like the shrimp cocktail with jicama-mango slaw or the Louisiana-style lobster roll on buttered brioche at Harbour Galley, or the shrimp corn fritters and gooey cupcakes (red velvet or chocolate) at the French Market Restaurant. Maybe hot apple fritters at the Royal Street Veranda or Bananas Foster beignets with caramel dipping sauce at the Mint Julep Bar. We might sip our calories at the Mint Julep Bar with a Cajun and firefly-inspired Mint Julep or lemonade.

Churros, anyone? We have ’em, rolled in cinnamon sugar with a side of chocolate dipping sauce for a little extra.

Get a Taste of the Big Easy During New Orleans Bayou Bash! at Blue Bayou at Disneyland Park 
 

Get a Taste of the Big Easy During New Orleans Bayou Bash! at Disneyland Park 
But if you want to dig in and enjoy a hearty meal, make a reservation at Blue Bayou and order the wonderful specials available just for “Limited Time Magic.” Start with the Bayou Bouillabaisse with lobster, shrimp, red snapper, mussels and littleneck clams in a saffron-seafood broth, and end with apple fritters a la mode with vanilla bean ice cream. Or make your reservation at Café Orleans for “Fat City” Bass featuring pan-seared bass, cauliflower-potato cake, mango-pineapple relish and a dash of Scotch Bonnet pepper sauce.

Tim Alcoser’s 1/10/13 Photo Report (Special Golden Horseshoe Photos!)

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Tim Alcoser went to the Disneyland Resort on the 10th of January. He captured limited magic of the Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue and continued construction at the resort. He reported:

I headed to the Disneyland Resort with Connor Purzycki to see the first public showing of the Golden Horseshoe Revue and the first of the many to come Limited Time Magic guests will get to enjoy this year. There are a lot of ride closures and refurbishments around the resort as is typical for this slow time of year, including Fantasmic. Princess Fantasy Faire is coming along very nice. Most of the Christmas decorations are down already, including the Christmas trees at DCA and Disneyland. Enjoy!

– Tim Alcoser

 

If you purchase multi-day tickets, these cast members are taking your picture with a small cell phone like device before you enter the parks.This is to fight multi-day ticket scammers who buy tickets for several days and
If you purchase multi-day tickets, these cast members are taking your picture with a small cell phone like device before you enter the parks.
This is to fight multi-day ticket scammers who buy tickets for several days and “rent” days out to people. Not against the law, but in direct violation of Disney policy.

There was already a line at park opening to reserve a spot to see the Golden Horseshoe Revue.
There was already a line at park opening to reserve a spot to see the Golden Horseshoe Revue.
The line wasn't too long, but it took a long time to get through because guests needed to sign a waiver that they may be filmed.
The line wasn’t too long, but it took a long time to get through because guests needed to sign a waiver that they may be filmed.
The Golden Horseshoe had several cameramen on hand.
The Golden Horseshoe had several cameramen on hand.
The band comes out in preparation for show start.

The band comes out in preparation for show start.

Can-Can girls start the show right.
The Golden Horseshoe had several cameramen on hand.
Ms. Lily makes her appearance.
She reflected light unto unsuspecting male guests and made her comments on some.
“Your single? No wonder your so happy” ~ Ms. Lily.
Lots of guest interaction.
Lots of guest interaction.
The fun is not limited to the stage.
The fun is not limited to the stage.
Main Street Station under refurbishment. You cannot exit or enter the train from this location at this time.Primeval World and Grand Canyon Diorama are open.
Main Street Station under refurbishment. You cannot exit or enter the train from this location at this time.
Primeval World and Grand Canyon Diorama are open.

Fossil shop in Downtown Disney under refurbishment.
Fossil shop in Downtown Disney under refurbishment.
Cold but beautiful day at Disneyland. High of about 55 degrees.
Movie advertising inside Innoventions.

Movie advertising inside Innoventions.

Toontown City Hall.
Gadget's Go Coaster in Toontown.
Disneyland Limited steams into Toontown Station.
Haunted Mansion Holiday decorations being taken down.
Mark Twain being repainted.
Mark Twain being repainted.
Work being done on Fantasmic.
Work being done on Fantasmic.
The line for the Golden Horseshoe Revue remained long throughout the day.
The line for the Golden Horseshoe Revue remained long throughout the day.
Vineyards at California Adventure.
Christmas trees and most Christmas decorations are down.
 

Larry Delceg’s DLR 1/4/2013 Photo Report

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Photographer Larry Delceg and his family went to the Disneyland Resort on the 4th of January. He was able to capture the final holiday magic and the first of limited time magic. They were also able to capture some of the final runs of Thunder Mountain before it goes through a sixth month renovation. Enjoy!

PhCast members were present to provide face painting for the children.
The Three Kings Festival (Dia De Reyes) was celebrated at Big Thunder Ranch on January 4th, 5th and 6th. This festival of the Epiphany recognizes the historic visit of three foreign kings who came to honor Jesus. Christians celebrate this event because it symbolizes that the gift of life in Christ is for all people and all nations. Hispanic culture especially prizes this holiday, and many Spanish speakers were present – enthusiastically participating in the festivities. It was a unique Disney event and a truly wonderful experience.
For more information on the Three Kings Festival... just read this sign!
For more information on the Three Kings Festival… just read this sign!
Cast members were present to provide face painting for the children.
Cast members were present to provide face painting for the children.
The grammy award winning
The grammy award winning “Mariachi Divas” performed periodically throughout the day. Performers at Disneyland are always exceptional, and the level of talent demonstrated by this group was especially impressive.
Have you ever tried playing the bass while singing?
Mickey and Minnie demonstrated some fine dance moves.
Mickey and Minnie demonstrated some fine dance moves.
Little princesses became part of the show.
Little princesses became part of the show.
Not to be mistaken for
Not to be mistaken for “Woody”, cast member Victor from San Juan Puerto Rico enthusiastically greeted guests.
Word is getting out that Earl of Sandwich is now open in Downtown Disney. Time for an in-depth photo report!
Around noon, wait time to the register was almost exactly 15 minutes.
Unfortunately, the books were not available for reading while in line...
A close-up of the highly reflective menu...
The bread is baked fresh every morning.
The bread is baked fresh every morning.
On January 4th, John was not personally present to make our sandwiches.
Step 1: A first time customer is preparing to unwrap her warm prize...
Step 2:
Step 3: Moments before eating, this is what your
Step 3: Moments before eating, this is what your “Italian” will look like. It was amazing.
The
 “Full Montegue”
Shortly before you consume it, this is what your
The Full Montegue. Photographer Larry Delceg rated it as “It actually may have been the best hot sandwich ever.”
Picnic table style outdoor seating. This is perfect if you like sitting with people you've never met before.
A delightful culinary experience!
Legend has it that a ghost mine train can be spotted in these here hills. And these here photos were taken three days before that train disappeared for a long-term refurb project which will extend through most of 2013...
Legend has it that a ghost mine train can be spotted in these here hills. And these here photos were taken three days before that train disappeared for a long-term refurb project which will extend through most of 2013…
Last glimpse of the runaway ghost train until October 31, 2013...
Last glimpse of the runaway ghost train until October 31, 2013…
The end of Christmas 2012: On January 4th, the following photos were taken just two days before 2012 Christmas decorations would be removed from the Disneyland Parks.First we have Cars Land...
A Small World Holiday.
New Orleans Square is stunning at Christmas time.
Shortly after the Disneyland fireworks show on the evening of January 4th, a freak snowstorm struck Anaheim. Fortunately for travelers, the frozen precipitation subsided after only a few minutes.
Shortly after the Disneyland fireworks show on the evening of January 4th, a freak snowstorm struck Anaheim. Fortunately for travelers, the frozen precipitation subsided after only a few minutes.
Like searching for the holy grail... another attempt at the perfect castle photo. And the end of another magical Disneyland vacation...
 

Update; ‘A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue’ At Disneyland Park

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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.

‘A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue’ at Disneyland Park
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/