Of all of the things premiering next month at Disney California Adventure park, I am really looking forward to seeing Buena Vista Street. Buena Vista Street is actually named after the REAL street that runs along side the actual Disney Studios in beautiful Burbank,...
With the reopening of the Matterhorn just four weeks away, this seems like a good day to share an interesting tidbit or two about the landmark (in more ways than one) attraction.The Matterhorn Bobsleds opened on June 14, 1959, along with the Submarine Voyage,...
Disney President and CEO Bob Iger (front right) joins Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs(front center),and other Disney executives on the new Radiator Springs Racers attraction at Disney California Adventure park. This attraction will immerse guestsinto the world of Disney/Pixar’s Cars.(Photo courtesy...
When it comes to one of the things Disney does best, right at the top of my list is the themed attractions. From the themed queue (line) to the attraction itself to the exit. The very best attractions tell a unified story from beginning...
My friend, Rich, sent me this video of a Kodak promo and I just had to share it with all of you! Ed Sullivan looks like he’s having a real groovy time as he “rides” the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland!
There is a lovely spot off to the right of Sleeping Beauty Castle’s drawbridge. For a long time, it was one of the quiet, tranquil parts of Disneyland. It’s still relatively quiet—though it’s become busier in recent years. It’s also got a history that...
An end of an era is near. For years, Carnation Plaza Gardens has been best known for being home to weekend swing dancing and has hosted some of swings biggest names including Count Basie and Benny Goodman. This Saturday, April 28, Carnation Plaza Gardens...
Right in the middle of Disneyland Park, in what is called the Central Plaza, or “Hub,” stands the Partners Statue. Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse together. But guests who have been going to Disneyland for only the last 20 years or so may not...
Walt Disney got his start with theatrical animated shorts, and later moved into animated features. He was a story-man, with his heritage in the movies. The Walt Disney Company’s DNA is storytelling on the silver screen. It may come as no surprise, then, that...