The DisGeek Podcast - Your Guide to the Disneyland Resort

Daniel and Paul bring you another Five Senses of Disneyland segment. This time it's Tomorrowland! We also visit the Main Street Newsstand and Tommy brings us our Tip of the Week. We would also like to thank our very first sponsor, Know the Mouse!

News

DisneylandTinkerbell half marathon

There were 17,300 registered runners over the entire weekend; 12,000 of which ran in Sunday’s half marathon. The race was targeted, but not limited to, women and the numbers certainly reflected it. Of the 12,000 runners, 11,082 of them were women! The Disneyland Resort traditionally holds a half marathon in the late summer but the addition of this new winter half marathon takes advantage of a traditionally slower time at the resort. The result is an influx in tourism dollars to the resort area and hotels to the tune of an estimated $14 million dollars!

Disneyland is updating 'The Magic, The Memories & You' projection show for Valentine's Day. New version starts feb 1st. and runs through april.http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/01/more-fun-surprises-in-store-for-the-magic-the-memories-and-you-at-disney-parks/

“One of my favorite moments comes when the king and queen from “Tangled” appear on a balcony, lifting a single lantern to the sky for their missing daughter. It’s soon joined by hundreds of others, creating a magical sight sure to draw “oohs” and “ahhs” from the crowd. It gives me goosebumps just thinking about it! Of course, the most heart-warming part of any segment of “The Magic, The Memories and You!” is the images of our guests, captured by Disney PhotoPass photographers during the day and incorporated into the show each night. “

The Matterhorn continues to disappear behind scaffolding as its six-month refurbishment gets underway. In fact I saw some reports that the interior of the queue has been demolished. The roof remains however.

Haunted Mansion has reopened as It’s a Small World closes.

Disneyland celebrated the Lunar New Year over the past few weeks. This year this did it in the Small World Mall. Last year it was part of the Family Fun Weekends. They added some decorations and food items as well. They have a Mulan and Mushu meet and greet. As well as some other Disney characters in Asian garb.

Getting ready fro Mardi Gras

There is a new video inside the waiting area for The Enchanted Tiki Room. I actually haven't watched the video in years. But I remember it being all 70’s. It’s still a video that’s about Dole but from what I hear it’s kinda bad.

Tom Cruise Visits DL

DCAPart of the Soarin over California sign is missing.

In Carlsland a new sign popped up to the right of the courthouse that says, “FastPass Distribution” so it’s safe to say the RRR will have fastpass!

They also started playing around with the neon lighting over at Carsland as well as lighting the Cadillac Range. It has sort of a purpleish look to them.

I must admit seeing the photos I’m a little concerned. My first knee-jerk reaction is that the main drag looks very busy. There is this row of streetlights and it looks... busy. Maybe too much. Hard to tell.

Something I didn’t notice last week was that Red Wood Creek Challenge Trail is closed. Looks like the are referbing in and it is set to reopen in March.

Feature

5 Senses of Disneyland - Tomorrowland

DanielSight - Old Favorite was People Mover - Mickey AsturnautSmell - AutotopiaSounds - Star Tours ChimeTaste - Pasta Dish at Red RocketsFeelings - NostalgiaPaulSight - Cleanliness, the monorail track running straight down the middle and the landscaping.Smell - The smells change as you go further into the land.Sounds - The music, the Astro Blaster, Autopia.Taste - Pasta dish.Feelings - Optimism.

Tip of the Week

Downtown Disney District

Daily Events - Live Outdoor Entertainment every night 6 - 10pm

La Brea BakeryWorld of DisneyNaples Ristorante & Pizzeria House of BluesESPN Zone

3 hours of parking free - up to 5 hours with validationCalendar of events at DTD: http://disneyland.disney.go.com/calendar/daily/?location=dtd

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Daniel and Paul are joined by Jae Brattain and we talk about the Legendary Imagineer Roger Broggie. Paul is also a little paranoid about what's going on Main Street. Is there a conspiracy going on? Find out on when we visit the Main Street Newsstand. Tommy also has a great tip that seems a little "Pinny"!

News

DisneylandJolly Holiday Bakery Cafe Now OpenThe theming and decor are really nice. The Mary Poppins references are there but not in your face.Menu

Shops and Restaurants on Main Street ClosedShops and restaurants on almost the entire west end of Main Street are closed. This includes Carnation Cafe, the Blue Ribon Bakery (to become indoor seating for CC), Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor (to address crowd flow issues), Penny Arcade, The Candy Palace, and the Coke Corner.

Matterhorn Closed - Disney Parks Blog confirmed new Bobsleads

“Let the Memories Being” parade float that sat in the middle of the Esplanade has been removed

DCABuh Bye ElecTRONica, Hello Mad T Party

Paul's ElecTRONica Rant

Paradise Pier shops theming (neon) under tarps

Cars 2 Meet and Greet removed - This allows a more clear view into Radiator Springs. Lightning McQueen and Mater has been relocated to the waterfall.

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Imagineers of Today and Tomorrow with Jae Brattain- Roger Broggie

Photo: http://davelandblog.blogspot.com/2007/04/broggie-window-main-street-and-town.html

Tip of the Week w/ Tommy Pix

Disneyland Pin and Art Events

www.disneypins.com2012 Disney Trading Nights at the Paradise Pier Hotel, Pacific BallroomFriday, Feb. 17th, 7pm - 10pmFriday, April 20th, 7pm - 10pmFriday, June 29th, 7pm - 10pm

"Come Out and Trade" at Western Ho Trading Co., Frontierland, daily 1:30pm - 3:30 pmTrading tables also at the Little Green Men Store Command, Tomorrowland.Every Sunday afternoon, you can find pin traders at the tables in front of Jolly HolidayBakery.

www.artofdisneyparks.comThe Disney Gallery, Main St.Fortuosity, Main St.Disney Vault 28, DTDD Street, DT

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Daniel talks about NYE at DL and rages against Toy Story parking, TommyPix makes an argument for port-a-potties in Frontierland and Paul does a lot of laughing.

News

DisneylandDisneyland Fireworks down for most of the holiday break except Christmas day. Returned last Friday night.

Leap Year 2012 Calls for ‘One More Disney Day’ As Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resorts Turn Feb. 29 Into 24 Hours of Nonstop Theme Park Magic.

New Main Street Loop January 9th. According to a Facebook post from Dean Mora

By the time you hear this the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe Will be OPEN. Thursday Jan 5th.

New changes at Innoventions. A few sections of the upper area re-modeled. The X-Box area which is now basically a demo area for Kinect. And they added something called the Nanooze Zone. Plus Honda has a new display showing off the new 2012 Civic Hybrids.

Disneyland Adventures Kinect game. Mini Review.

DCAMost of the Scaffolding removed from Carthy Circle Theatre. Looks fantastic!

Disneyland HotelPool Area no reopen after unscheduled maintenance.

Downtown DisneyIsland Charters Closed. The Lego store will move into that location while the Lego building gets remodeled.

FinallyYou have until this Sunday to see the Christmas Decorations and Haunted Mansion Holiday. Matterhorn also closes for a 6 month referb.

FeatureTrip Report - Disneyland on NYE

Looks Like Daniel is going to walk the John Muir Trail Isn't it beautiful? Daniel and Marlee. Can you tell it's 1:45AM?

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Runs, Walks & Marathons at Disneyland for 2012

RunDisney.com - eventsTinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend - January 27-29, 2012Disneyland® Resort becomes Never Land for a magical weekend especially for Fairies and Princesses. It starts with a Family 5K and Kids' Races and culminates with a 13.1-mile run that weaves you through Disneyland® Resort. Just follow the second star to the right!

Weekend Events will include:Tinker Bell Half Marathon - SOLD OUTNever Land Family Fun Run 5K - 81% FullDisney Kids' Races - SOLD OUTTinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend Expohttp://espnwwos.disney.go.com/events/rundisney/tinker-bell-half-marathonVolunteer for the race: http://espnwwos.disney.go.com/about/volunteer#tab2

Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend - August 31- September 2, 2012Registration will be open for the 2012 Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend on January 18, 2012.

Chase your dreams at the Happiest Race on Earth for the 2012 Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend on August 31- September 2, 2012. Imagination is your destination on this 13.1-mile course that winds through the City of Anaheim, California and the Disneyland® Resort. Run through Sleeping Beauty Castle and discover the treasures that lie in Disney California Adventure® Park while high-fiving your favorite Disney Characters along the way. There's a little magic around every corner for the whole family!

Weekend Events will include:Disneyland® Half MarathonDisneyland® Family Fun Run 5KrunDisney Kids' RacesDisneyland® Health & Fitness ExpoPasta in the Park Party

Don't let the excitement of another race pass you by!http://espnwwos.disney.go.com/events/rundisney/disneyland-half-marathon

CHOC Walk - Benefiting Children's Hospital of Orange County - Second Week of October 2012The 21st annual CHOC Walk in the Park presented by Disneyland® Resort was a tremendous success with over 14,000 walkers raising $1.7 million for CHOC Children's Proceeds from this event will support health care programs, education and research at CHOC Children's.www.chocwalk.org

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In our final episode of 2011 we look back at all the cool events that happened at the Disneyland Resort this past year.

NEWS

Beware! Parks may hit capacity this weekend http://ocresort.ocregister.com/2011/12/16/beware-tourists-disney-parks-could-reach-capacity/105894/

Disneyland We will start seeing some wall pop up on Main Street. The Carnation Cafe will reclaim the space currently occupied by the Blue Ribbon Bakery and once again offer indoor dining in addition to its open-air patio.

The Blue Ribbon will disappear completely starting January 5, with the new Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe at the end of Main Street taking over the bakery duties. Next door, the Gibson Girl will also close to receive a remodel that will address the crowd-flow issues that this popular location deals with. With the Blue Ribbon Bakery closing and becoming space for sit-down dining, the Gibson Girl's overflow queue can no longer extend into the Blue Ribbon's space.

Meanwhile at the end of Main Street, the former Plaza Pavilion is just about ready to reopen as the new Mary Poppins-themed Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe. The new location will offer the line-up of baked goods and coffee drinks currently available at the Blue Ribbon Bakery along with new signature entrees including hot sandwiches and fresh salads. The new Jolly Holiday marquee went up last week and looks quite similar to the old Plaza Pavilion signage.

DCA Carlsand looks fantastic. Over at the Fly and Buy retail location in Condor Flats, the gas pumps were remove and replace with new ones. The old ones had a dirty abandoned look to them where as the new pumps have a clean and 1930’s style look to them. Feature - A look back (from our perspective)

• Disney Chanel Rocks!
• CALIFORNIA letters in front of DCA GONE
• We Reviewed TRON Legacy
• "Family Fun Weekends" at Disneyland January 14 to March 6
• Fiesta Disneyland, Kickin' Country Weekend, Character Fan Days, Lunar New Year Festival, and Mardi Gras!
• The Magic, The Memories, and You opens
• World of Color Celebrates 500 performances
• Disney Wonder Arrives in LA
• Disney Jr. Opens on March 25th at DCA
• elecTRONica extended through Labor Day
• DCA Turns 10!
• Disney guests trade Gowalla coins for real ones
• Disney Teaming Toy Story Stars Tom Hanks And Tim Allen For 'Jungle Cruise'
• Talking Mickey Tests Continue at ToonTown
• DCA Animation Building screens reopen.
• Pirates of the Caribbean - On Stranger Tides Preview opens
• World of Color added an expanded Pirates of the Caribbean scene
• BlackBeard now appears in Pirates
• Maliboomer Park opens
• Mary Blair Tribute at Disney Gallery opens
• Disneyland’s Wally Boag Dies at Age 90
• Disneyland’s Betty Taylor at Age 91
• NewPool area, Tangarora Terrace, and Trader Sams now open
• Mission Tortilla is Officially Closed
• Star Tours, Little Mermaid, and Mickey Soundsational Parade
• Matt Ouimet Named President of Cedar Fair
• ElecTRONica Extends to Spring 2012
• All New LaserMan Show (LASERMAN: R3CONF1GUR3D!)
• Meg Crofton named President of operations in the U.S. and France.
• Corn Dog Castle Reopens
• Goofys Sky School opens
• Paradise Garden Dining area opens with Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta and Paradise Garden and Grill.
• Pan Pacific DCA Gates open
• The AP Processing Centers in DL (Plaza Pavilion) and DCA (Greetings) have closed. Rumors of some Mary Poppins bakery! Crazy!
• D23 Expo!
• Disneyland to create Fantasy Faire at Carnation Plaza Gardens
• Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom has been announced
• Plaza Pavilion is now behind walls to begin it’s transformation in Jolly Holiday Bakery
• Halloween Time and Mickey’s Halloween Party
• Pirates is closed for a lengthy referb. (Reminds me, it’s open again!)
• The Top CUPOLA Topper has been attached to the Carthay Circle Theatre
• Carthy Circle Signage appears on “Pump House”.
• Steve Jobs Passes away
• The Magic, Memories, and You now features a Holiday Version.
• The Harbor Blvd. Archway is GONE
• "All Aboard... A Grand Circle Tour of the Trains of Disney." Is now open at the Disney Gallery
• The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is coming to Hollywood!
• Kinect Disneyland Adventures is now available
• The Ghirardelli Chocolate shop and soda fountain is officially coming to DCA.

And that pretty much covers it. Tip of the Week w/ TommyPix Special Unofficial Days at Disneyland

• Homeschooling Day at Disneyland, Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 http://www.ochomeschooling.com/disney/
• Dapper Day – Enjoy the Park in High Style! – Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 http://www.dapperday.com/index.php?/dapper-day/dapper-day-spring-2012- schedules/
• Tron Day – Sunday, April 8, 2012 http://www.trondisneyland.com/
• Bat’s Day – Sunday, May 20, 2012 http://www.batsday.net
• Raver Day – Second Weekend of June http://www.ravestuff.com/blogs/blog/1093852-raver-day-at-disneyland-is-on- june-14th
• Star Wars Day – Last Weekend of June http://www.starwarsdisneyland.com
• Gay Days – Oct. 5-7, 2012 http://www.gaydaysanaheim.com
• Harry Potter Day – First Weekend of November http://potteratthepark.blogspot.com
• Rock around the Park (Rockabilly and Classic Cars) – Second Weekend of November http://rockaroundthepark.com

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We celebrate our 1 year anniversary and Paul can't get a candy cane.

News

Universal StudiosThe Wizarding World of Harry Potter is coming to Hollywood! BUT with such great news comes disappointment. They will be closing JAWS in Orlando to make way for a unannounced new attraction. Probably Transformers.

Disneyland

Happy Birthday Walt! Yesterday 110 Years Old!

Candlelight Ceremony at Disneyland Last Weekend

Kinect Disneyland Adventures is now available

Metacritic Review - 75

Mickey Mouse Turns 83

Star Tours will be updated in Disneyland Tokyo

Hong Kong’s Disneyland opens Toy Story Land

DCA

The Ghirardelli Chocolate shop and soda fountain is officially coming to DCA in place of the old mission tortilla factory. And from what I hear, there will be free samples.

World of Color now features a pre-show featuring Wane and Lanny two elves from ABC's hit animated holiday special "Prep & Landing."

New shade awnings were installed last week on the ends of the new Pan Pacific Auditorium-themed entrance turnstiles.

Jake from Jake and the Neverland Pirates is now a walk around character.http://www.ocregister.com/news/jake-328119-disney-character.html

Feature - Our One Year Anniversary!

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Following our interview on WDW Tiki Room, Daniel and Paul keep the Disneyland Vs. Walt Disney World debate going! Plus Main Street Newsstand and Tip of the Week that is sweet!

NewsDisneylandChristmas is HERE. Christmas has officially started. So now is the time to see It’s a small world Holiday, A Christmas Fantasy Parade, and the return of Believe In Holiday Magic Fireworks spectacular.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dininghttp://travel.usatoday.com/alliance/destinations/mouseplanet/post/2011/11/Disneyland-Resort-Update/564947/1

Toon Town Christmas Trees look like crap! WTF? (Disney actually released a PRESS RELEASE about these trees!!)http://www.marketwatch.com/story/mickey-mouse-gets-a-toon-themed-tree-for-the-holidays-as-disneyland-resort-celebrates-the-season-beginning-nov-14-2011-11-07

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Pics from MiceChat.

The Magic, Memories, and You now features a Holiday Version. So Check that out.

The Harbor Blvd. Archway is GONE

"All Aboard... A Grand Circle Tour of the Trains of Disney." Is now open at the Disney Gallery

DCAThe new Carthay Circle Redline "Stop" and info center was unveiled this week. This is also known as the PUMP HOUSE! I found out what this is. It’s just a small little building to hide the pump to the fountain that will be in the center of Buena Vista Street. There is a little info booth there as well.

James Cameron was snooping around DLR.http://www.diszine.com/content/james-cameron-visits-the-disneyland-resort-for-avatar-land-inspiration

Phineas and Ferb Dance party show gets a little christmas makeover.

Feature - A fun article to talk about5 Things Disneyland has over Disneyworldhttp://blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazing/2011/11/five_things_disneyland_has_ove.php

Tip of the WeekCandy cane time again

If your holiday tradition includes a trip to Disneyland for one of its famous fresh-made candy canes, here are the dates and details you'll need to start making plans for 2011. The first batch of fresh candy canes will be made at the Candy Palace on Main Street, U.S.A. on November 30. The candy cane schedule usually begins the day after Thanksgiving, but with an early holiday this year the park seems to be waiting a week, but adding an extra day in December. The full schedule is:Wednesday, November 30Friday, December 2Tuesday, December 6Friday, December 9Monday, December 12Friday, December 16Wednesday, December 21

Last year the candy canes cost $9.95 each, and were limited to two per person. We expect pricing and limits to be similar this year. Disneyland usually makes two—sometimes three—batches a day, but the number of candy canes in each batch can vary based in temperature and humidity. The typical batch yields fewer than 90 canes. If Disneyland follows the normal operating pattern, tickets will be distributed at the Candy Palace at park opening each day, with the first batch of candy canes usually available to purchase about one hour after the official park opening time. The second and third batches are usually ready 90-minutes to two hours apart.

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This episode Daniel reviews, "In Service to the Mouse" by Jack Lindquist. Daniel and Paul also discuss the latest happenings at the Disneyland Resort plus Tommy has our Tip of the Week!

News

New Ticket and Hotel Deals at the Disneyland Resorthttp://www.disgeek.com/new-disneyland-resort-ticket-and-hotel-deals

Talking Mickey testing at WDW

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/10/mickey-tests-some-magic-words-at-walt-disney-world/

An INSDIE look at Buena Vista Streethttp://www.disgeek.com/an-inside-look-at-buena-vista-street-at-disney-california-adventure-park

Wall-E Perfect replacement for Captin Eohttp://www.examiner.com/adventure-parks-in-los-angeles/wall-e-perfect-replacement-for-captain-eo-at-disneyland

John Lasseter Gets a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Famehttp://thedisneyblog.com/2011/10/31/john-lasseter-talks-wine-gets-hollywood-star/

Google Doodle Honors 100th Birthday of Mary Blairhttp://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2395079,00.asp#fbid=mmz-g5LhBgz

LEAD in Disneyland?http://www.diszine.com/content/environmental-advocacy-groups-accuse-disneyland-of-using-unsafe-levels-of-lead

Cars Ride Testinghttp://ocresort.ocregister.com/2011/10/21/cars-land-ride-testing-california-adventure/92303/

Xmas Decorations already going up at disneyland - Castle has snow on it. Netting for xmas lights on tress around the hub area, lights are being installed on IASW, ornaments and other decorations appearing at NOS.

REFERBS

Disneyland Park

Disneyland Monorail: Running on a shortened schedule due to Buena Vista Street construction. Monorail opens late at 10 a.m. Monday through Friday. Monorail operates normally Saturday and Sunday.

"it's a small world": Closed through November 10 to install holiday overlay.

Pirates of the Caribbean and Blue Bayou Restaurant: Closed through November 23 for refurbishment.

Disney California Adventure

It's Tough to be a Bug! Closed through November 11 for refurbishment.

Toy Story Midway Mania! Closed November 15 — 17 for refurbishment.

Buena Vista Street: Re-themed main entrance including new Red Car Trolley attraction are under construction through summer 2012.

Feature: Book Review - In Service to the Mouse by Jack Lindquist

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Daniel and Paul takes a look at what on the Drawing Board and talk Buena Vista Street. Plus a visit to the Main Street Newsstand and we have our Tip of the Week. Finally Paul rants on about Cinderella.

News Turkey Day Reservations Open at Disneyland Resort http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/10/turkey-day-reservations-open-at-disneyland-resort/ DISNEYLAND CHOC Walk draws 14,000 to Disneyland http://www.ocregister.com/news/choc-322266-disney-disneyland.htmlRefurbs

• Main Street Photos Refurb is complete
• Walls are up at Plaza Pavilion to transform it into Jolly Holiday Bakery
• Walls are down at the Adventure Land Restrooms right across form Tiki Room. Rock are now a dark green color.
• Pirates Referb continues. Tarps are up in front of what used to be the Disney Gallery. Pirates is set to reopen Nov 23rd.
• It’s a Small World closed OCT 24 for set ip of the holiday version. Reopens NOV 10

Special Passholder Event at Disneyland (Event Happened) http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/10/rsvp-now-for-special-annual-passholder-event-at-disneyland-park/ Al Lutzs mentions this...About how Disney is trying to get passholders who don’t visit very often to come to events where Disney can test spending habits http://miceage.micechat.com/allutz/al092711a.htm Disney Collection mimics Halloween’s Haunted Mansion http://www.ocregister.com/news/mansion-319327-sandahl-collection.html DCA Carthy Circle Signage appears on “Pump House”. Parade Lighting fixtures and speakers are popping up near the Carthy Circle Theatre area. Flying Carpet Flips During Aladdin Show at DCA http://www.ocregister.com/news/aladdin-318986-disney-performers.html California Screaming has reopened with a new loop installed. It’s actually shaped a little different. Supposedly the old loop caused lots of stress on the ride and needed tons of upkeep. The new loop fixes this issue. Blue Sky Cellar Reopened. They focus now on Buena Vista Street. This re-opening is what prompted me to do our on the drawing board feature. This exhibit shows off all of the concept art of the buildings, has these cool posters for the Red Car Trolley, Sorin’ over California, and Tower of Terror. So check it out next time you are in DCA. RANDOM Ryan Gosling on Conan http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/09/20/ryan-gosling-talks-killer-cats-in-disneyland/ Flashmob marriage proposal at Downtown Disney http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su1YLAjty-U Steve Jobs passes away Feature - On The Drawing Board - Buena Vista Street Tip of the Week - Wi-Fi at DLR Hotels On twitter I’m at @disgeekpodcast. Tommy is @tommypix Paul is at @disgeekpaul Email us at- [email protected] Call us East and West of the Rockkies at 661 450-8290. If you enjoy the show take a minute and Review us in itunes.

Daniel and Paul explore the 5 senses of New Orleans Square with our 5 Senses of Disneyland segment. We also visit the Main Street Newsstand and as always we have our Tip of the Week.

News

DISNEYLANDHalloween Time and Mickey’s Halloween Party (all decorations are UP)

Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy is now up

Haunted Mansion Holiday is now UP

Pirates is closed for a lengthy referb. Due to return November 23rd.

Disneyland Railroad - The Final Dino Scene has returned and the Steg and T-Rex look better than ever!

DCAThe Top CUPOLA Topper has been attached to the Carthay Circle Theatre and it is STUNNING.

California Screaming closed for referb. They REMOVED the loop and replaced it with a new one.

Feature5 Senses of Disneyland - New Orleans Square

Tip of the Week w/ TommyPix

In this episode Paul makes his triumphant return and we pay our respects to the Disneyland version of Carrousel of Progress. We also have the latest stories and Tommy's Tip of the Week.

News

Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom has been announced

Disneyland’s Half Marathon was this last weekend

WonderCon moving to Anahiem - March 16 – 18, 2012

Matterhorn and Trazan’s Tree House has reopened.

Haunted Mansion is now closed to install Haunted Mansion Holiday. Should open Sept 15th.

ElecTRONica on Hiatus Until September 30th

Plaza Pavilion is now behind walls to begin it’s transformation in Jolly Holiday Bakery

Feature

Graveyard - Carousel of Progresshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carousel_of_Progresshttp://www.yesterland.com/progress.html

YouTubehttpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKz6qdexetY

Tommy’s Tip of the WeekTake a ride on the Lilly BellePaul’s Touch of DisneynessFantasmic!

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