Author: Amandaalva
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New Tour at Disney California Adventure Park to Begin July 17
A brand new tour is set to debut at Disney California Adventure Park on July 17. The California Story tour will explore the history of California in the early 1900’s. Learn about the ways in which the rich history lead to inspire Walt Disney and his dreams. Discover ionic structures and attractions of California as…
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‘Newsies’ to End Broadway Run August 24
The popular Broadway production, Newsies, will be ending its performances at the Nederlander Theater on August 24. With the final production run at 1005 performances, it was originally intended to have 101 performances. With that being said, it sure was a popular show. Based off the 1992 Disney film, Alan Menken and Jack Feldman created…
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Olaf Merchandise to Arrive at Disney Parks
Can’t get enough Olaf in your life? Neither can I. Disney Parks Blog shared that new Olaf themed merchandise will soon arrive at Disney Parks. An Olaf antenna topper would look great on anyone’s car. New “Frozen” themed T-shirts will also be available for you to enjoy this summer. In addition to that, check out…
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Aladdin Original Broadway Cast Recording Now Available
With much success of the Broadway musical, Aladdin, fans can now purchase the Original Broadway Cast Recording. With music from Tony Award winning Alan Menken and Tim Rice, the musical scores will make you feel like you are in Agrabah. The soundtrack includes the Oscar and Grammy winning song “A Whole New World” and includes…
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Pixar Announces New Short
Pixar announced that a new short is to be released June 19, 2015, along with the upcoming film “Inside Out.” The short titled “Lava” takes us back in time, over a million years ago, as a musical love story. With inspiration from tropical islands and ocean volcanoes, it will be great. With more updates to…
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Summertime Pool Parties at Disneyland Resort Hotels
Staying at the Disneyland Resort this summer? If that is yes, you can add even more fun to your stay with a pool party! Each of the three hotels at the Disneyland Resort will have daily pool parties filled with activities for families and children to enjoy. Some of the activities include a hula-hoop toss,…
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Disney’s Descendants Cast
Photos of the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie, Descendants, have been shared on the Official D23 website. In addition to the characters and cast, we are also getting a closer look at the plot line. Set to hit television screens in 2015, there is much anticipation. The children of some of the most recognizable evil…
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Unofficial Star Wars Day at Disneyland
The unofficial Star Wars Day at Disneyland Park is around the corner. On June 22, fans from across the United States join together to represent their passion for Star Wars at the resort. Fans are invited to wear their favorite Star Wars shirt, costumes are not allowed in the park. Since this is not an…
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Disneyland All-American College Band Returns
It is summertime and you know what that means! It’s time for the Disneyland All-American College Band! Summer at the Disneyland Resort will be grooving and moving with the start of the 2014 All-American College Band. After a nationwide search, the best of the best have come together to share their talents. This 21 piece…
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Merchandise for the 20th Anniversary of “The Lion King”
In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of The Lion King, special merchandise will be hitting Disney Parks and the Disney Parks online store. From June 12-17, 2014, the online store will be selling a special anniversary T-shirt. You will only be able to find this shirt online. In addition to apparel, there will be limited…
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Phineas and Ferb Star Wars Crossover Episode
Disney Channel’s Phineas and Ferb will venture to another galaxy as they star in an all new episode featuring Star Wars on July 26. “Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars” will take part during Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope and feature well known characters such as Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader and Han Solo, just to name a few. Eric…
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‘As Dreamers Do’ Film Review
The story of young Walt Disney may not be familiar to us all. His life admiration and ways of inspiration all started out with a simple dream. Recently, I attended the Los Angeles premiere of “As Dreamers Do” at the UCLA campus. The film was great and tugged on a few heart strings. If you…
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A Deeper Look at Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’
Not much is known about Pixar’s new feature film, Inside Out. Recently, Variety Online gave a few hints about what we can expect for the upcoming film. The film is said to take place in the mind of an 11 year old girl. Director of the film Pete Docter, gave a presentation over the weekend at…
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‘The Lion Guard’ Begins Production
Production for a new Disney animated television series and movie, The Lion Guard, has begun. Based off the original Disney animated movie, The Lion King, the series will be aimed towards audiences of children ages two to seven. While the series is set to debut in early 2016, the movie is said to premiere in…
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D23 ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ VIP Event
The long awaited musical of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, will soon be making its way to the La Jolla Playhouse. D23 members are invited to be some of the first to see this new show on Tuesday, November 11. Based off the 1996 Disney animated classic, guests can see the film come to life, right before their…
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Attraction Updates and ‘Frozen’ Pre-Parade at Disneyland
A lot of new things are happening around the Disneyland Resort. With several attraction refurbishments and a new pre-parade, this summer is sure to be sizzling. The lovely ‘Alice in Wonderland’ attraction is currently under refurbishment at the moment. Walt Disney Imagineers are working on the attraction. The current reopening is scheduled for July 4.…
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Rock Your Disney Side 24-Hour Adventure!
Where can I start? The Rock Your Disney Side 24-Hour event at the Disneyland Resort was a blast and I will never forget the memories that were created. With camping out at midnight, a full 24 hours in the park and a plan solely dedicated to have fun, this day could have not been better.…
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Peter and the Starcatcher Review
Peter and the Starcatcher, I have so many wonderful things to say about this play. I recently attended the Ahmanson Theatre to watch Peter and the Starcatcher. I saw the commercial many times on TV but never really grasped the concept of what they were talking about. But I finally did some research and learned…
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Celebration of Three Kings Day
The holidays aren’t just over yet. Three Kings Day this year moves to Disney California Adventure Park at Paradise Gardens from January third through the sixth. This holiday is celebrated in most Latin cultures and pays tribute to the journey of the Three Wise Men in the search of Bethlehem. Alongside Viva Navidad, guests are…
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Candy Cane Giveaway for Annual Passholders
As a part of ‘Limited Time Magic’, Annual Passholders are invited to receive handmade candy canes. This Sunday, December 22 at 8:00 AM, distribution of candy canes will begin at the Opera House located on Main Street. There is no need for registration, just an active Annual Pass and one candy cane per passholder. Candy…
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New Arrival of 2014 Merchandise
With the start of the new year around the corner, Disney has released their new artwork for 2014 themed merchandise. The early reveal of the design, which was fan selected, is the last ‘Limited Time Magic’ offering of the year. Starting December 22, guests will be able to purchase the new design on merchandise such…
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A Practically Perfect Evening at the Walt Disney Studios
This past Sunday, I had the privilege of attending the Saving Mr. Banks event at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. When I discovered that tickets were on sale, I got a hold of them as soon as possible because I knew this would be a once in a lifetime experience. According to the website,…
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Holiday Magic Annual Passholder Presentation
Annual Passholders are invited this Thursday December 19 to attend a presentation with the Manager of Resort Enhancement, David Caranci. He will be discussing how the Disneyland Resort makes its magical transformation into a park of warm holiday cheer. Presentations will be held at the Opera House located on Main Street. There will be two showings…
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‘Limited Time Magic’ Celebrates Mary Poppins
With the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Mary Poppins, guests are invited to visit Disney California Adventure Park from December 16 – 22 to meet Mary Poppins and Bert near the Disney Animation Building located in Hollywoodland. There will also be a limited time distribution of posters with both Saving Mr. Banks and Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary…