VIDEO: New Orleans Bayou Bash! at Disneyland Park
posted on February 21st, 2012 by Erin Glover, Manager, Social Media and Print
New Orleans Bayou Bash! is still going strong in New Orleans Square at Disneyland park. With special character meet & greets, entertainment and food for guests to enjoy.
Come join the party from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on these remaining dates:
- February 24, 25, 26
- March 2, 3, 4
- March 9, 10, 11
Here’s a look at all the fun we’ve been having – but you’ve got to come see it for yourself!
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Guests Celebrating One More Disney Day at Disneyland Park Could Receive Limited-Edition Commemorative Ear Hats
posted on February 17th, 2012 by Erin Glover, Manager, Social Media and Print
Big news for those planning to spend One More Disney Day at Disneyland park on February 29! Guests entering the park when it opens at 6 a.m. will receive a limited-edition ear hat commemorating the event, while supplies last. Ear hats are limited to a supply of 2,000 for guests who enter through the designated turnstiles when Disneyland park opens at 6 a.m. on February 29.
I got a sneak peek at the One More Disney Day limited-edition ear hat myself today – check it out!
Here are some things you should know if you are planning to join us when Disneyland park opens at 6 a.m. on February 29:
- Guests may begin lining up no earlier than 10 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28.
- Guests planning to line up before Disneyland park opens must park in the Pumbaa Parking Lot on Disney Way between 10 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28 and 6 a.m. on February 29. Please note that the Pumbaa Lot will not begin to offer shuttle service to the East Esplanade until 6 a.m. on February 29. Click here for a map of Disneyland Resort parking areas.
- Restrooms will be available for guests who line up before Disneyland park opens.
- A special ticket booth will be available prior to Disneyland park opening for guests needing to purchase park admission for February 29. Valid park admission is required in order to enter Disneyland park and to receive the commemorative ear hat.
- Commemorative ear hats will be distributed, while supplies last, to guests who enter through the designated turnstiles beginning at 6 a.m. on February 29, when Disneyland park officially opens. Limit one ear hat per person, and you must be present at the time of distribution.
- Please remember that being in line and entering the park does not guarantee that you will receive a commemorative ear hat. Ear hats are limited to a supply of 2,000 for guests who enter through the designated turnstiles when Disneyland park opens at 6 a.m. on February 29.
- Be sure to check the list of items that are not permitted inside Disneyland park as you plan what you will bring with you that day. Admission to the park is subject to capacity restrictions.
See you at One More Disney Day – February 29!
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club Celebrates its Third Anniversary with Twitter Sweepstakes
posted on February 16th, 2012 by Erin Glover, Manager, Social Media and Print
Starting tomorrow, you can join D23: The Official Disney Fan Club as they celebrate their third anniversary with a special 23-day Twitter sweepstakes! Use your knowledge of Disney history and trivia to complete a different challenge each day – and get the chance to win a special D23 prize.
At approximately 10 a.m. Pacific time on each day of D23′s 23 Days of Celebration, followers of @DisneyD23 on Twitter will receive a new challenge. The first person to submit a valid photo that matches the challenge will win! Be ready – you could be asked to send a picture of yourself in front of a Disney Parks attraction or wearing a specific item of Disney apparel. Each day will bring a new challenge, and a new opportunity to win!
Prizes will include exclusive D23 pins and patches, D23 collectible merchandise, and on March 10 – D23’s third anniversary – a special prize package. Click here for complete sweepstakes rules.
The tasks and the prizes will change each day, so be sure to follow @DisneyD23 on Twitter for your chance to win!
New Orleans Bayou Bash! Begins Today at Disneyland Park
posted on February 10th, 2012 by Erin Glover, Manager, Social Media and Print
The party has started here at Disneyland park – New Orleans Bayou Bash! is now “geauxing” on from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. during the following dates:
- February 10, 11, 12
- February 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
- February 24, 25, 26
- March 2, 3, 4
- March 9, 10, 11
Pam Brandon will soon be giving an update on some of the delicious food guests can expect during the celebration, but in the meantime I wanted to give you a peek at some of the special entertainment that will be featured at New Orleans Bayou Bash!:
- Princess Tiana’s Mardi Gras Celebration – Join Princess Tiana, Louis and Prince Naveen as they make their way through New Orleans Square performing tunes from “The Princess and the Frog.”
- Jambalaya Jazz Band and Royal Street Bachelors at the French Market Stage.
- New Orleans Traditional Jazz Band – Throughout the day, a rousing procession bursts onto the streets of New Orleans Square.
JUST CONFIRMED: In my previous post, many of you asked whether Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen would be available for meet & greet opportunities. You’ll be happy to know that they will be meeting guests at the Court des Anges in New Orleans Square during New Orleans Bayou Bash!
So let the good times roll at New Orleans Bayou Bash! Keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for more updates and peeks inside this special event.
Please keep in mind that entertainment offerings are subject to change, so be sure to check the park Entertainment Guide for character greeting times and availability.
Eight Lands to Explore at the Expanded Disney California Adventure Park This Summer
posted on February 8th, 2012 by Erin Glover, Manager, Social Media and Print
Today marks the 11th anniversary of Disney California Adventure park, and we’ve got some exciting news to share! When the expansion of the park is complete this summer, guests will have a total of eight themed lands to explore. With the addition of two new areas — Buena Vista Street and Cars Land — and slight changes to the names of some existing areas, the total number of themed lands will increase to eight and include:
- “a bug’s land”
- Buena Vista Street
- Cars Land
- Condor Flats
- Grizzly Peak
- Hollywood Land
- Pacific Wharf
- Paradise Pier
As you already know, each of these lands will be filled with even more to do and see at Disney California Adventure park, including Mad T Party and Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop. All of these new lands and experiences will cap off a five-year expansion which has included the addition of Toy Story Mania!, Mickey’s Fun Wheel, “World of Color,” Silly Symphony Swings, The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, Goofy’s Sky School, Paradise Garden Grill and Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta.
The new themed lands will be added to guide maps when the expansion is complete this summer. In the meantime, keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for continued updates on all the new experiences coming to Disney California Adventure park!
Take a Peek Inside Walt’s Apartment with Diane Disney Miller in the ‘Lady and the Tramp’ Diamond Edition Blu-ray and DVD Combo Packs
posted on February 7th, 2012 by Erin Glover, Manager, Social Media and Print
It’s a place of history and lore here at Disneyland park – a place many people have heard about but few have seen. But your chance is here to take a peek inside Walt Disney’s famous apartment – above the Fire Dept. on Main Street, U.S.A. – with his daughter, Diane Disney Miller!
A special bonus feature on the new Diamond Edition release of “Lady and the Tramp” – available today on Blu-ray and DVD – takes you inside Walt’s apartment as Miller explains the story behind its development and history. Walt Disney was working on the film at the same time he was opening Disneyland park, so “Lady and the Tramp” has its own special place in Disneyland Resort history.
Plus, the “Lady and the Tramp” Diamond Edition includes another special feature: Disney Second Screen, which brings you exclusive digital content through your computer or iPad – including a tour of Walt’s apartment with an interactive VIP tour guide!
Here’s a special sneak peek of Diane Disney Miller’s interview. See the whole thing in the “Lady and the Tramp” Diamond Edition – now available on Blu-ray and DVD!
Disney Parks Blog Fans Paaarty Like Pirates at Our ‘Jake and the Never Land Pirate Band’ Meet-Up
posted on February 6th, 2012 by Erin Glover, Manager, Social Media and Print
This Saturday, Disney Parks Blog fans came ashore at Disney California Adventure park for a special performance by Sharky and Bones – the Never Land Pirate Band from the Disney Channel hit series, “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.”
Before the band took the stage, “Jake and the Never Land Pirate Band” Meet-Up guests visited with the stars of the show – Jake, Captain Hook and Mr. Smee – in an exclusive meet-and-greet opportunity. Pirate games throughout the room gave our partying pirates the chance to test their skill at essential pirate tasks like firing the cannon!
During the concert, Sharky and Bones performed some of their popular tunes from “Jake and the Never Land Pirates,” and also treated the meet-up guests to two brand-new pirate rock songs, “Gold Dubloons” and “Rattle Yer Bones.”
Jake, Captain Hook and Mr. Smee even joined the band onstage for a few numbers and danced with the pint-sized pirates in the “Pirate Pit” in front of the stage.
After the performance, Sharky and Bones stuck around to greet their fans and sign autographs. Meet-up guests were also invited to spend the rest of the day at Disney California Adventure park, where they received a private, exclusive showing of “Disney Junior – Live on Stage!” and FASTPASSes to the evening’s performance of “World of Color.”
Each guest also left with a copy of the “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” soundtrack, courtesy of Walt Disney Records! Check out the video below to see all the fun. Yarr!!
Keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for the chance to join us at our next meet-up!
Let the Good Times Roll at Disneyland Park During New Orleans Bayou Bash!
posted on February 3rd, 2012 by Erin Glover, Manager, Social Media and Print
We’re getting ready to party New Orleans-style here at Disneyland park. During February and early March, the streets of New Orleans Square will be filled with music, Disney characters, street performers and delicious food at New Orleans Bayou Bash!
Come join the party from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the following dates:
- February 10, 11, 12
- February 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
- February 24, 25, 26
- March 2, 3, 4
- March 9, 10, 11
Special entertainment will include performances by Princess Tiana, Louis and Naveen and meet & greet opportunities with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy, Pluto and Chip ‘n’ Dale – all dressed up in their Mardi Gras finest!
Please keep in mind that entertainment offerings are subject to change, so be sure to check the park Entertainment Guide for character greeting times and availability.
Keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog in the coming weeks for more details on the special food and entertainment that will be featured at New Orleans Bayou Bash!
Race Report: Tinker Bell Half Marathon at the Disneyland Resort
posted on January 30th, 2012 by Erin Glover, Manager, Social Media and Print
Yesterday morning, I joined more than 12,000 other athletes for the inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon here at the Disneyland Resort. Featuring an all-new course and a seriously shiny new medal (see above), the race is the latest in the runDisney line-up.
At 5:45 am, fireworks lit up the sky and the race was on! We took off on our way to Disneyland park, where pixie wings and green tutus fluttered all over the course.
Disney characters greeted participants throughout the park, including an appearance by the Lost Boys who seemed to have taken over King Arthur Carrousel!
As the sun rose over the Disneyland Resort, we made our way through the Downtown Disney District where we were cheered on by a sea of red hats. The lovely ladies from the Red Hat Society had set up a huge cheering section in front of the Disneyland Hotel.
From there, we left the Disneyland Resort and headed for downtown Anaheim – a new destination for a runDisney race. Marching bands and cheer squads from local schools were waiting to welcome the race participants.
After leaving downtown Anaheim, the race headed back to the Disneyland Resort and through Disney California Adventure park. With about a mile to go, we headed through “a bug’s land” toward the finish line.
Did you participate in the Tinker Bell Half Marathon yesterday? Tell us about your experience in the comments!
Exclusive First Look: Photo-Realistic Image of Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure Park
posted on January 27th, 2012 by Erin Glover, Manager, Social Media and Print
Disney’s Yellow Shoes Creative Group recently created a photo-realistic composite of Radiator Springs Racers that you may see in the coming weeks in advertisements or other promotional material as we race toward making Cars Land a reality, but we wanted you to be the first to see it. The composite is a combination of images designed to give you a glimpse of what the attraction will look like when it opens this summer.
All I can say is “Kachow!”
