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Photos: Spooky Surprises Await You

Halloween is only 3 weeks away, but Mickey and his friends have been in the Halloween spirit for a couple weeks now. Guests on both coasts have been enjoying Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at theย Magic Kingdomยฎ Parkย and Mickey’s Halloween Party atย Disneylandยฎย Park. Both parties are aย specialty ticketed event allowing guests young and old to don their costume and ย trick-or-treat, experienceย many of their favorite attractions, and enjoy exclusive entertainment offered only at the parties!

Enjoy this photo album of some of the spooky surprises awaiting you:

Disney California Adventureยฎ Park Named ‘2012 Park of the Year’

Amusement Today, a publication that covers amusement park news and trends, has namedย Disney California Adventureยฎย Park as the “2012 Park of the Year.”ย Disney California Adventureยฎย Park was picked byย Gary Slade, publisher and editor-in-chief ofย Amusement Today.ย The park just recently ended a 5-year expansion project which added many new features and attractions, including Cars Land and theย World of Color nighttime show.

Also winning a Golden Ticket Award fromย Amusement Todayย wasย IllumiNations: Reflections of Earthย atย Epcotยฎย for “Best Outdoor Night Show Production.”

 

 

Sleep Like A Pirate

Avast ye matey!ย It’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day! While we know nothing about talking like a pirate, we do know something about sleeping like a pirate!

Guests who have beenย swashbucklingย all day at the Parks of theย Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort and theย Disneylandยฎย Resort can rest their tired legs in the finest of pirate accommodations. In Florida,ย Disneyโ€™s Caribbean Beach Resort features 384 Pirate rooms with pirate ship beds and buccaneer accessories and dรฉcor. These rooms are filled with fun and details from stem to sternโ€” buccaneers andย empresses of all ages will fall in love!ย ย In California, theย Disneylandยฎ Hotel celebrates theย suiteย life of a pirate inside the Pirates of the Caribbean Suites. These elegant suites are an amazing mix ofย modern conveniences with fun dรฉcor and furnishings.

Ask your Magic Makerยฎ about how you canย drop anchorย in one of these Pirate rooms on your next Disney Vacation!

By |2012-09-19T08:38:55-05:00September 19th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|0 Comments

Video: Haunted Mansionยฎ Holiday Hits Disneylandยฎ Park

Theย Haunted Mansionยฎ Attraction atย Disneylandยฎ Park has received its annual makeover for the holidays!

Jack Skellington and his crew have transformed theย Haunted Mansionยฎ Attractionย into a mix of Halloween spookiness and Christmas Tradition. Inspired by the classic animated film Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas, the attraction has been receiving the overlay every year since 2001!

This year, the attraction features a new gingerbread house inside the Ballroom that stands nine feet tall along with some other spooky surprises! Enjoy this video taking you behind-the-scenes as Imagineers transform the attraction. Oh, and of course, Season’s Screamings!

By |2017-06-27T10:22:21-05:00September 18th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News|0 Comments

Spooky Souvenirs from Disney Parks

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off tonight at theย Magic Kingdomยฎ Park and Mickey’s Halloween Party will begin atย Disneylandยฎ Park on September 28th. Halloween will be here before you know it!

To celebrate this spookiest of holidays, guests will be see some very creative merchandise available for purchase this year in merchandise locations resort-wide. Here is a look at some of the spookyย souvenirsย available this year.

Magic Kingdomยฎ Park: World’s Most-Visited Theme Park

Travel +ย Leisure Magazineย has updated their listing of the World’s Most-Visited Theme Parks andย Magic Kingdomยฎ Park has claimed the #1 spot!

More than 17 million guests were welcomed through the main gates of theย Magic Kingdomยฎ Park in 2011 and enjoyed its seven themed lands. The Park is no stranger to this #1 position, though. Since its opening on Oct. 1, 1971, theย Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort hasย always been a popular vacation destination.

Disney Parks’ locations around the world have claimed the top 8 positions on Travel + Leisure Magazine’sย listing based off of 2011 attendance numbers. Domestically,ย Disneylandยฎ Park was a close #2.

When is your next Magical Vacation? Our Magic Makersยฎ are ready to help with all the planning! Contact us today.

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By |2017-06-27T10:22:22-05:00September 7th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|0 Comments

‘Glow with the Show’ Expanded To Disneylandยฎ Park

As we reported back in July, guests at the Disneylandยฎย Resortย have been lighting up the night with the help of their “Glow with the Show” Ears atย Disney California Adventureยฎย Park.

Now, Disney Imagineers have expanded that technology to include theย Fantasmic! Show insideย Disneylandยฎ Park. This change brings a extra splash of color to the Rivers of America area during the nighttime spectacular. Using infrared trigger technology, the colors in the Ears sync up with the scenes of the show.

“Glow with the Show” Ears can be purchased at many retail locations throughout theย Disneylandยฎย Resort.

Enjoy this video preview of the “Glow with the Show” Ears interacting with theย Fantasmic!ย Show:

Periwinkle To Begin Meet and Greets

Periwinkle, the newest of the Disney Fairies, is scheduled to start meet and greets this month!

Periwinkle’s appearance in the parks comes just weeks before the upcoming October 23 release of Disney’s newest fairy movie, “Secret of the Wings,” to Blu-ray and DVD. In the movie, Tinkerbell meets Periwinkle in Winter Woods and discovers that they are actually sisters!

Periwinkle will meet with guests inside Tinker Bell’s Magical Nook atย Magic Kingdomยฎ Park and Pixie Hollow atย Disneylandยฎ Park. While the exact date of Periwinkle’s arrival has not been announced, Tinker Bell is expecting her sister to arrive towards the middle of the month!

 

“Lightsโ€ฆCameraโ€ฆMagic!”

Adventures by Disneyยฎ Excursion Add-On for Your Disneylandยฎ Package

Adventures by Disneyยฎ, the award-winning family travel provider, invites you to go on the ultimate Southern California adventure with “Lightsโ€ฆCameraโ€ฆMagic!” During this daylong guided group excursion, Guests will be immersed in the magic of Disney and the history of Hollywood in unique, unexpected and unforgettable ways.

This one-day guided adventure begins ย and ends at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotelยฎ & Spa. Tours begin at 8:30a and conclude back at the hotel around 7p. Each tour includes stops at the following sites:

The Hollywood & Highland Center or Grauman’s Chinese Theater (dependent on tour date) –ย Located on vibrant Hollywood Boulevard, guests will visit the Dolbyยฎ TheatreSMย at the Hollywood & Highland Center (home of the Academy Awardsยฎ) -OR- Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, known for its extensive collection of celebrity footprints and handprints.

Hollywood’s Famed Sunset Strip –ย Catch a glimpse of famous Sunset Strip landmarks like Chateau Marmont and Whisky a Go Go.

Beverly Hills’ Famed Rodeo Drive –ย See Beverly Hills’ world-famous shopping destination, known for its haute couture boutiques.

Farmers Market & The Grove –ย Enjoy great shopping and an amazing array of restaurants ย at the original Farmers Market at Third & Fairfax. This Farmers Market is frequently a great place to spot stars!ย The Grove, a fabulous open-air shopping center is just a short trolley ride away.

The Walt Disney Studios –ย This stop on the tour is an exclusive experience that’s only available to the public on the rarest of occasions!ย Enjoy an exclusive tour of The Walt Disney Studios โ€” which is both a working studio AND the headquarters of The Walt Disney Company โ€” followed by a special reception in Legends Plaza. Inside Legends Plaza, many of Disney’s gifted animators, Imagineers, songwriters, actors and business leaders have been honored.

Adult Price: US $199

Child Price: US $189 (ages 4-9)

“Lightsโ€ฆCameraโ€ฆMagic!” is add-on component for select packages booked for the Disneylandยฎ Resort.
Contact your Magic Makerยฎ for more information or click below to request a quote.

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Longer and more in depth itineraries are available with Adventures by Disneyยฎ not only in the Southern California region but across the world. ย On anย Adventures by Disneyยฎ vacation, families will get to know the world in ways they never expected and will never forget. That’s because, traveling withย Adventures by Disneyยฎย means traveling with people who know families, and who know how to plan a family vacation with engaging activities and incredible experiences for everyone. ย For more information about Adventures by Disneyยฎ, please click the logo below.

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‘Celebrate the Magic’ Coming Soon to Magic Kingdomยฎ Park

On Monday, Sep. 3, 2012, “The Magic, The Memories and You!” will be presented for the last time at Magic Kingdomยฎ Park. This nighttime projection show, which featured guests’ pictures from that day’s Disneyโ€™s PhotoPassยฎ service, will be replaced with a new show called “Celebrate the Magic.”

Taking place on the outside of Cinderella Castle, “Celebrate the Magic” will include some favorite elements from the current show with all-new music, storytelling, and special effects.

“โ€˜Celebrate the Magicโ€™ takes us on a journey to the heart of the most beloved Disney stories and characters. This amazing show will magically transform Cinderella Castle with spectacular projection effects, choreographed to a new music soundtrack. The show will be full of emotion and storytelling, proving that, with imagination and magic in our hearts, anything is possible.โ€ Katy Harris – Show Director

“Celebrate the Magic” is set to premier in Magic Kingdomยฎ Park sometime in November. โ€œThe Magic, The Memories and You!โ€ will also end at Disneylandยฎ Park on Sep. 3, but will not be replaced. Guests of that park can expect the return of โ€œitโ€™s a small worldยฎโ€ holiday later this year.

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