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New Parade for Disneyland Park

A new parade, Mickey’s Soundsational Parade, will stomp, clang and drum its way to Disneyland® Park next year.

Here is the first preview of the artwork for Mickey’s Soundsational Parade. It gives you a glimpse of the vibrant colors and exciting array of Disney characters that may appear on the streets of Disneyland® Park in 2011. Mickey and friends are joined by incredible cast including Mary Poppins, the Three Caballeros, Simba and friends, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell, Aladdin, and, of course, all of your favorite princesses plus the newest one, Rapunzel.

Plus, there are a whole lot of exciting elements for the new parade that can’t be captured in this artwork:

The parade is an explosive music festival with thrilling rhythms and bold percussion that will bring to life some of the most beloved melodies from Disney films.
Live musicians will amplify the fun. Mickey Mouse and some of your favorite Disney characters will play live and will encourage members of the crowd to join a giant jam session.
Lively dancers will stomp out rhythms as a syncopated drum line, twinkling cymbals, steel drums and more entertain guests with sensational sounds!

The parade promises to be the most foot-stomping, infectious festival of music you’ve ever seen — or heard! It’s “soundsational!”

Image: Walt Disney Imagineering Concept Art, actual construction may vary

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:33-05:00August 2nd, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News|Tags: Disneyland California, disneyland parade, Mickey's Soundsational Parade|0 Comments

Happy Anniversary to the Disneyland Resort!

It’s been 55 years since the gates opened. Fifty-five years of being a place of “joy and inspiration to all the world.” Here’s how the Disneyland® Resort has celebrated its Anniversary this year.

Special edition park maps available all this week to commemorate the big event.
Select Disneyland dining locations offering commemorative 55th Anniversary cakes.
Select merchandise locations offering 55th Anniversary candy packaging and cupcakes with the 55th Anniversary logo.
Today …
- At noon the dedication ceremony will take place in Town Square.
- At 4:15 pm join the cast in singing Happy Birthday to Disneyland.
- A 55th Anniversary Art & Collectible merchandise event with artists Dave Avanzino, Jody Daily, Kevin Kidney and Noah will be held at The Disney Gallery from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Have you heard the buzz? Look for a special event taking place at Disney Vault 28 from 2 – 4 pm.
- Wear a smile from “ear to ear” with a special Mickey Mouse Ear Hat featuring premium embroidery that reads “D 55th,” July 17, 2010, available exclusively today, July 17.

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By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:34-05:00July 17th, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News|Tags: Disneyland 55 years, Disneyland Anniversary|0 Comments

Staying at Disneyland Resort Hotel? Here’s another perk…

You already know that there are several benefits to staying at one of the three Disneyland® Resort Hotels. The Disney California Adventure™ park gate at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will open at 9:00 a.m. exclusively for Disneyland® Resort Hotel guests so they can get in line for Disney’s FASTPASS® tickets to each evening’s performances of “World of Color.” The Disneyland® Resort hotels include the Disneyland® Hotel, Disney’s Paradise Pier® Hotel and Disney’s Grand Californian® Hotel & Spa.‬ The main entrance will open, as scheduled, at 9:30 a.m. for all other day guests.

While Park hours may vary, please check disneyland.com for the most up-to-date schedule. The early access for Disneyland® Resort Hotel guests at the Disney California Adventure park gate at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will be 30 minutes earlier than the opening listed for main entrance.

This is a great benefit for guests staying at Disneyland Resort Hotels, but guests not staying at the hotels will still have access to Disney’s FASTPASS® tickets for “World of Color”.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:34-05:00July 15th, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News|Tags: Disneyland Resort Hotels, Disneyland World of Color, World of Color|0 Comments

Radiator Springs Racers at Cars Land

Check out this sneak peek at the vehicle testing for Radiator Springs Racers. This thrilling new attraction is set to open in 2012 with the debut of Cars Land at Disney California Adventure™ park. Testing is expected to continue through the end of July, then the car comes off the track while construction is completed.

The bright cars you see here will each carry six guests through the twists and turns of Ornament Valley. Radiator Springs Racers covers a lot of ground – nearly half of the 12 acres in Cars Land! Check out our video and imagine what this high-speed adventure will be like.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e8g4KYt2A4

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:35-05:00July 2nd, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News|Tags: Cars Land, Disney California Adventure, Disneyland California, Radiator Springs Racers|0 Comments

Handheld Device Will Offer Detailed Descriptions at Disney Parks

Assistive Technology Device

The Disney Parks are always looking for new ways to make attractions and experiences more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Check out this first-of-its-kind technology that will change the way some guests with disabilities experience Disney parks.

Disney engineers have plussed up their Assistive Technology Device to provide detailed descriptions of outdoor areas for visually impaired guests. Using an interactive audio menu, guests can choose the type of information they’d like to receive, from architectural elements to the location of the nearest restroom. It works using wireless technology to pinpoint its location and take pre-programmed actions. Best of all, it fits in the palm of your hand.

The Disney engineers said the device already combines many other features, including detailed audio description for more than 50 attractions; amplified audio for guests with mild to moderate hearing loss; handheld captioning that lets guests read captions while enjoying specific rides; and activation of closed captioning on television displays in pre-show areas.

Disney has already patented and licensed the technology for the handheld device, which could serve a wide variety of retail, commercial and industrial applications. And industry insiders and techies are already taking notice. The National Society of Professional Engineers just lauded the device as the new product of the year.

The Handheld Assistive Technology Device will be available starting June 27 for guests at Walt Disney World Resort and in 2011 in Disneyland Resort, for no additional cost.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:35-05:00June 30th, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Disney with Special Needs, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney Assistive Listening Device, Disney World Hearing Impaired, Disney World Special Needs, Disney World Visually Impaired|0 Comments

Silly Symphony Swings

Imagineers have revealed an attraction, Silly Symphony Swings, as part of the overhaul of Paradise Pier in Disney California Adventure™ Park. These swings replaced the Orange Stinger, a swing attraction that looked like a partially peeled orange.

Check out these photos of the completed attraction and some fun facts. The attraction officially opened June 11.

Here’s the symphonic scoop on the tuneful addition to Paradise Pier:

The attraction features 32 single-seat swings for guests, and eight pair of tandem seats for smaller riders and their responsible companion.
The name Silly Symphony Swings pays homage to one of Walt Disney’s greatest creations – a series of cartoon shorts, called “Silly Symphonies,” which historians say revolutionized animated films. Relying mostly on music to tell their tales, this series of cartoons was honored with multiple Academy Awards and introduced audiences to several beloved Disney characters, including Donald Duck. Walt Disney Studios produced 75 “Silly Symphony” cartoons from 1929-1939. (“The Band Concert” was not among these cartoons, but it was associated with them because of its similar style.)
Standing atop the crimson and cream-colored carousel canopy is a sculpture of Maestro Mickey Mouse, just as he appeared in “The Band Concert,” with a conductor’s baton in hand and clad in his crisp, fire-engine red bandleader’s uniform.
The opening of Silly Symphony Swings in 2010 coincides with the 75th anniversary of the release of “The Band Concert.”
In addition to Mickey Mouse, “The Band Concert” features several Disney character favorites, including a fife-playing Donald Duck, a flautist cow named Clarabelle and a clarinet-playing Goofy.
A wooden deck surrounds Silly Symphony Swings, allowing non-riders to watch the fun and enjoy a restful and shady spot amidst the excitement of Paradise Pier.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:35-05:00June 28th, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News|Tags: Disney California Adventure, Disneyland Refurbs, Silly Symphony Swings|0 Comments

Disneyland Hotel Makeover

Details and concept art have been released that will give the Disneyland® Hotel in California a fun, fresh makeover. The pool area is getting a whole new look, including a brand-new pool, all-new immersive water play area and a complete redesign of the Never Land Pool. Plans also call for a new restaurant and bar, and re-theming of the hotel’s three guest room towers.

Pool Transformations
The biggest transformation are the changes coming to the pool area. With a nod to the iconic original park signage, Disneyland will be spelled out in familiar blocks atop a platform supporting two huge water slides. Reminiscent of the original Monorail station at the Disneyland Hotel, at each slide’s entrance will sit a replica Monorail Car that guests will glide through as they twist and turn their way to the pool below. The pool will also feature a third, two-lane mini slide, perfect for little ones.

The Never Land Pool will receive a complete cosmetic makeover but will retain its unique shape. A new, four-foot deep pool will be built between the Never Land Pool and the water play area. A footbridge will stretch over this new pool, connecting both sides of the courtyard area and giving easy access across the property. Six new cabanas will also be added. The new water play area and pool are scheduled to be completed by summer 2011, and the remodeled Never Land Pool is slated to be completed by summer 2012.

New Dining Locations
Two new dining locations will be introduced in the current location of Hook’s Pointe, Croc’s Bites and Bits, the Wine Cellar and the Lost Bar. A new smart casual dining concept will feature Tahitian architecture that is reminiscent of the ’50s and ’60s era of the hotel and the original Tahitian Terrace restaurant in Disneyland park. A new bar will draw on the adventure theme from the Jungle Cruise attraction. These are scheduled to be completed Summer 2011.

Hotel Guest Rooms
The hotel’s three guest room towers will be renamed to reflect Disneyland® park’s distinctive lands. The Dreams Tower, currently under renovation and scheduled to be completed in 2010, will become the Adventure Tower. The Wonder Tower, next to undergo transformation and slated for completion in 2011, will be the Frontier Tower, and the Magic Tower, which will be finished in 2012, will become the Fantasy Tower. A large marquee featuring classic artwork for Adventureland, Frontierland and Fantasyland will identify each tower.

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By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:36-05:00June 26th, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News|Tags: Disneyland California, Disneyland Hotel, Disneyland Hotel Pool, Disneyland Hotel Renovations|0 Comments

Sign Language Intrepretation Services at Disneyland Resort

The Disneyland® Resort is always looking at ways to make every guest’s experience as magical as possible. This week, they began offering regularly scheduled sign language interpretation at many shows and attractions at the Disneyland® Park and Disney California Adventure™ Park. Guests have access to a schedule of offerings that are interpreted without having to make prior arrangements.

The new service is available every Monday and Saturday at Disneyland® park and every Sunday and Friday at Disney California Adventure™ park. No advance arrangements are necessary, however, it is recommended that guests request a schedule confirmation at least one week in advance. Guests who request confirmation are contacted prior to their visit and provided a current schedule complete with a list of attractions, dates and times of interpreted offerings. Interpretation service for special events and shows can be requested with two weeks notice. Contact your Magic Maker® for more information.

The new sign language interpretation service is offered at the following locations: Guest Relations at both theme parks, Jungle Cruise, Jedi Training Academy, Storybook Land Canal Boats, “Celebrate! A Street Party,” “Billy Hill & The Hillbillies,” “Turtle Talk with Crush” and “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.” It will soon be offered at “Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular” as well.

In addition to complimentary sign language interpretation, the Resort also has available assistive listening and handheld captioning devices for guests with hearing disabilities.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:38-05:00June 23rd, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Disney with Special Needs, Disneyland News|Tags: Disneyland Sign Language Interpretation|0 Comments

Mickey’s Halloween Party moves to Disneyland Park

Mickey’s Halloween Party moves to the Disneyland® Park in California this Halloween season. The private, costumed trick-or-treat party that guests enjoyed at Disney California Adventure® park and was formerly known as Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party has moved to Disneyland® Park. The new event has some new, really cool benefits:

Access to Disneyland park – With a ticket to Mickey’s Halloween Party, you’ll get access to nearly all the attractions Disneyland park has to offer—from the classic attractions in Fantasyland to the Halloween-themed attractions like Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy and Haunted Mansion Holiday.
Earlier access – You can start the party early at Disneyland park at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and 4:00 p.m. on Fridays. The official event starts at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and 7:00 p.m. on Fridays and on Halloween night.
Tons of treats – We’re adding even more trick-or-treat locations – more treats!
Exclusive access to Halloween Screams – Mickey’s Halloween Party guests will have exclusive access to one of the most popular fireworks spectaculars ever – Halloween Screams!

Mickey’s Halloween Party will be offered on Halloween night and every Tuesday and Friday in October. Contact your Magic Maker® for more information on purchasing tickets to this exclusive event.

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Don’t miss Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom! Click here for more information.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:39-05:00June 15th, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News|Tags: Disneyland, Disneyland Halloween, Mickey's Halloween Party|0 Comments

Best Ways to view “World of Color”

The premiere of this new nighttime spectacular, “World of Color,” is less than two weeks away! Below are a few ways to secure your spot to see this incredible new water spectacular at the Disney California Adventure® Park of the Disneyland® Resort in California.

“World of Color” Disney’s FASTPASS® Ticket
FASTPASS® tickets for “World of Color” will be available each morning at the Grizzly River Run FASTPASS® terminals. Guests can insert their park tickets into the terminal to obtain a FASTPASS® ticket to view “World of Color.” There will be a limited number of FASTPASS® tickets available for the show so be sure to get one early!

Note: Guests will not be able to pick a specific show time. FASTPASS tickets will first be distributed for the earlier show, and after those have been distributed, FASTPASS tickets will then be distributed for the later show. When all of the day’s “World of Color” FASTPASS tickets have been distributed, Grizzly River Run terminals will convert back to distributing Grizzly River Run FASTPASS tickets. As always, theme park admission will be required to enter the park to obtain a FASTPASS ticket and to view the show.

“World of Color” Picnic Meals
You can also secure reserved viewing by ordering a special boxed picnic meal. Contact your Magic Maker™ to order a meal before your vacation. Or Guests are able to walk-up and purchase, subject to availability, at the Sonoma Terrace, Golden Vine Winery.

Picnic meal options include four selections for adults: “The All American” (cold honey-stung fried chicken), “The Taste of Asia” (chilled miso-glazed salmon), “The European Antipasto” (cured meats, regional cheeses, artichoke heart, sun-dried tomato) and “The Mediterranean Vegetarian” (marinated grilled vegetables in a whole wheat wrap with roasted garlic hummus). Kids’ options for chidren ages 3-9 include “The Junior All American” (chicken), “The Lunchbox Classic” (peanut butter and jelly) and “The Little Squirt’s Box” (apple wedges, string cheese).

Online orders may be placed up to 60 days (starting June 11) in advance but may not be placed on the same day as redemption. The meals may be picked up at the Sonoma Terrace from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Subject to availability, guests who order Picnic meals online will be assigned to the evening’s first show, and guests who make a walk-up purchase will be assigned to that evening’s second show. Meals are not available for order via Disneyland’s Dining Reservation phone line. All picnic meals with “World of Color” Reserved Viewing are priced at $14.99 and must be redeemed for the designated reserved show date and time. No refunds, exchanges or other discounts. Each guest entering the reserved viewing area must have reserved viewing area admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Guests may only enter the viewing area during designated times and no early or late admission will be allowed. Guests in large parties may not be guaranteed admission within the same reserved viewing area. Separate theme park admission is required.

Prix Fixe “World of Color” Dinners
Prix fixe meals with “World of Color” Preferred Reserved Viewing are available at both the newly redesigned Wine Country Trattoria and Ariel’s Grotto restaurants. Guests may order from a selection of Italian cuisine at Wine Country Trattoria ($39.99 for adults; $12.99 for children ages 3-9), or a varied menu of seafood, meat and vegetarian options at Ariel’s Grotto ($36.99 for adults; $20.99 for children ages 3-9). Both restaurants offer Preferred Reserved Viewing for “World of Color.”

Contact your Magic Maker® for reservations. Seatings are at specified times and space is limited. No early or late admissions. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No refunds, exchanges or other discounts. Separate theme park admission is required.

Walk-Up Viewing Locations
There is one more option available. If you are unable to obtain Disney’s FASTPASS tickets or reserve dinner packages for “World of Color,” you may still view the show from other viewing locations on the boardwalk side of Paradise Bay.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:40-05:00June 7th, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News|Tags: Disney California Adventure, FASTPASS, World of Color|0 Comments