One of the reasons I love working at the Disneyland Resort is that I learn something new every day. Whether it’s a piece of Disney history, a behind-the-scenes fact or a tip for visiting the parks, each day brings new knowledge of the happiest place on earth. But you don’t have to work here to learn from the Disneyland experts! That’s why I’m excited to bring you a new series of Disney Parks Blog posts – a look at the guided tours available to our resort guests.
First, I want to tell you about the Discover the Magic Guided Tour. This interactive scavenger hunt through Disneyland park helps guests discover things they might not have known about the park by hunting for clues and experiencing some popular attractions. Use your sleuthing skills to solve puzzles, hunt for hidden treasure and discover Disneyland park in a whole new way!
This tour is especially fun for families with children or groups who are celebrating birthdays or special occasions. If you want to discover some things about the park that you might not know, while experiencing some of the fun Disneyland park has to offer, you should definitely check out the Discover the Magic Guided Tour. Also, be sure to check out the other Disneyland Resort Guided Tours at Disneyland.com/Tours.
Here are some things to know:
The tour is approximately 2 ½ hours long.
Theme park admission for Disneyland park is required to attend the tour.
The tour leaves from Disneyland park Tour Gardens (left of City Hall) on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m.
All guests who participate receive a special, tour-exclusive lanyard and medallion.
Attractions and entertainment are subject to change without notice.
I was at Epcot recently and couldn’t help but notice the colorful diversity of footwear guests wore as they hurried along the promenade. Footwear from around the globe inspired me to do a little time-lapse piece just for fun and I happened upon a fantastic piece of music – a kind of Cajun-Bop tune titled “Cousin Betty.” I think it captures some of the excitement that was so obvious to me on that day. I hope you enjoy this whimsical study as much as I do, and I really thank my pal Bryan Smoker for the awesome editing job.
Continuing with the Disney Cruise Line “Top Five” video series, next I want to show you the favorite things that young cruisers like to do on a Disney ship.
Take a look at this video of the top five kid activities, as voted on by our fans, and add in the comments the things your kids like to do when cruising with Disney!
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Earlier this month, we celebrated Three Kings Day at Disneyland park, and some of our Disney Parks Blog readers asked whether we would be celebrating the Lunar New Year as well. Today I have great news for you – we will be celebrating this tradition from January 20-29 with special decor, cultural performances and character meet-and-greet opportunities in front of “it’s a small world” at Disneyland park!
Super Bowl parties are the perfect time for indulgent dips and fried things that we try to avoid with New Year’s resolutions. Well, at least this divine dip from the ESPN Zone, in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort, has spinach and artichokes – and you can nibble with carrot and celery sticks (but it’s really delish on garlic bread).
I recently headed backstage to learn more about the performers in “La Nouba” by Cirque du Soleil at Downtown Disney. There, I met Ana Cuellar, Captain of the Silks, who was kind enough to show me a thing or two about aerial ballet, one of the many amazing acts performed in the show.
While nighttime at Epcot has become synonymous with watching IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth around World Showcase Lagoon, it wasn’t until Jan. 30, 1988, that the original IllumiNations made its debut.
Attention dog owners: there’s a bright blue truck on property today and it’s filled with free ice cream and cookies especially for your pet. The Best Friends Pet Care Treat Truck is continuing its tour around the U.S. with a visit to the Fort Wilderness dog park, downtown Celebration and other local dog parks now through Saturday, February 4.
High Dynamic Range, or HDR, is done in post-production with software by taking one image or a series of images, combining them, and adjusting the contrast ratios to do things that are almost impossible with a single exposure. You can adjust the photo slightly or significantly to create stunning imagery.
Last Saturday, I got to spend the day doing one of the things I like best—outside enjoying nature right here at the Walt Disney World Resort. I participated, along with my fellow Disney Cast Members and their families and friends, in the 2nd annual holiday bird count at the Walt Disney World Resort and surrounding area organized by the Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment team.
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