Inside Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure Park
posted on May 5th, 2012 by Erin Glover, Manager, Social Media and Print
Yesterday, we took you inside the exclusive, private 1901 which will be located at Carthay Circle Theatre in Disney California Adventure park. Today, we’re showing you the inside of Carthay Circle Restaurant, which will be accessible to all park guests when it opens June 15.
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The photos above show the inside of Carthay Circle Restaurant, still under construction but close to the way it will appear when it opens on June 15. The new premier dining location will take guests back in time to opening night of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” a historic night for Walt Disney and his studio. Re-creating the excitement of that night, Carthay Circle Restaurant will immerse guests in the post-screening atmosphere – as if they are celebrating alongside Walt and Lillian Disney, themselves.
Reservations will be available soon, so keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for updates!
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A Look Inside the Exclusive 1901 in Carthay Circle Theatre at Disney California Adventure Park
posted on May 4th, 2012 by Erin Glover, Manager, Social Media and Print
Carthay Circle Theatre, the iconic focal point of the new Buena Vista Street area coming to Disney California Adventure park on June 15, continues to take shape – and today we’re excited to bring you a look inside the exclusive, private 1901, which will be located inside.
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1901 will be a special lounge accessible exclusively by Club 33 members. Named for the year Walt Disney was born – 1901 – the club will be a warm, intimate space with eclectic light fixtures, overstuffed leather chairs, and beautiful, rich touches.
“Imagine it’s the 1930s, and this is where the animators would’ve hung out, swapped stories, doodled on napkins,” as 1901 is described by Imagineer Ray Spencer. “This is the place Walt and the animators might’ve chatted, relaxed, unwound . . . a cozy den.”
The lounge will be decorated with personal artwork and photographs of the animators from the early years of the Walt Disney Studios, including some with Walt Disney’s own signature. “The guest is sort of an insider in this backstage world,” says Ray.
As we announced earlier today, a limited number of new members will be offered Club 33 membership in honor of the 45th anniversary of the Club (June 15) and the completion of the five-year expansion of the Disneyland Resort. Those interested in Club 33 membership may request more information by sending an email to club33interest@disneyland.com.
Exclusive Club 33 at Disneyland Resort Invites New Members
posted on May 4th, 2012 by Erin Glover, Manager, Social Media and Print
Today we’re excited to announce, in honor of the 45th anniversary of Club 33 and the completion of the five-year expansion of the Disneyland Resort on June 15, a limited number of new members will be offered Club 33 membership!
Envisioned by Walt Disney, who drew inspiration from the executive lounges at the 1964 New York World’s Fair, the club opened in 1967 and has since held a place of mystery and legend among Disneyland park guests. You can read more about the history of Club 33 and see some photos from inside the exclusive club here.
New Club 33 members will now enjoy exclusive sneak peeks at park enhancements and new attractions, and the availability to use VIP tour guides, itinerary planning services, valet parking and complimentary hotel upgrades – it will be like having your own Disney concierge service! New membership will also include access to 1901, a special lounge inside the new Carthay Circle Theatre opening at Disney California Adventure park on June 15. We¹ll have more information on 1901 later today on the Disney Parks Blog, so check back!
This opportunity will initially be offered to those individuals who have been on the Club 33 waiting list. As interest and capacity are evaluated, those not currently on the waiting list may be offered opportunities to join. Those interested in Club 33 membership may request more information by sending an email to club33interest@disneyland.com.
Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders Invited to Special 20th Anniversary ‘Fantasmic!’ Performances
posted on May 2nd, 2012 by Erin Glover, Manager, Social Media and Print
Calling all Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders! You may have already heard about the private performances of “Fantasmic!” being held just for you to celebrate its 20th anniversary this month. Did you also know about the commemorative “Fantasmic!” 20th Anniversary apparel for Annual Passholders that will be available at select locations in Disneyland park during these special events? Check out the artwork for these commemorative items below!
In addition to the commemorative T-shirts and hoodies available for sale, Annual Passhoders will also enjoy select attractions, shops and restaurants in Adventureland, Frontierland and New Orleans Square during these special events.
There are four dates to choose from, on which this special event will run from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., with a showing of “Fantasmic!” at 11:30 p.m. each night.
- Monday, May 14
- Tuesday, May 15
- Monday, May 21
- Tuesday, May 22
Space is limited, so RSVP now! To register yourself and up to three Annual Passholder guests, please follow these steps carefully:
- Visit any open ticket booth in the Disneyland Resort Main Entrance Esplanade.
- Present your active Annual Passport and a valid, government-issued photo I.D. as verification of your eligibility to register for the event.
- Based on availability, select your desired event date.
- Upon completion of your RSVP, the cast member will give you a voucher, required for admission to the event. Limit one (1) voucher per eligible Annual Passholder; multiple vouchers will not be honored.
Registration will close at 10 p.m. (PST) on Thursday, May 10, 2012, or as soon as event capacity is reached. You must be at least 18 years old to RSVP, and space is limited, so reserve your spot now!
Click here for full details and restrictions.
Annual Passholders must be at least 18 years old to RSVP for this event, but your guests (up to 3 additional Annual Passholders) may be younger. Registration will close at 10:00 p.m. (PST) on Thursday, May 10, 2012, or as soon as capacity for all event dates is reached. Registration must occur in person at a Disneyland® Resort Main Entrance Ticket Booth. Each eligible Annual Passholder is limited to one (1) registration voucher. Vouchers do not guarantee admission, and multiple vouchers will not be honored. Registrations may not be modified once they are made.
Registered Passholders and each of their guests must be valid Annual Passholders on the day of the event. Valid Photo I.D. may be required at check-in.
All About the Details at Jolly Holiday Bakery Café at Disneyland Park
posted on May 1st, 2012 by Erin Glover, Manager, Social Media and Print
One of my favorite places for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack time, coffee time – any time, really – is Jolly Holiday Bakery Café at Disneyland park. From the sandwiches and sweets to the enchanting details, it has quickly become a guest favorite. But no matter how many times you stop by for a treat, you’ll always find new details you never noticed before. In the video below, Jonathan Peters from Walt Disney Imagineering shows us some of the special touches at Jolly Holiday Bakery Café.
Candy Palace, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor and Penny Arcade to Re-Open May 2 at Disneyland Park
posted on April 25th, 2012 by Erin Glover, Manager, Social Media and Print
Has your sweet tooth been aching during the refurbishment of Candy Palace and Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street, U.S.A.? If so, you’ll be glad to know that both of these Disneyland park favorites will re-open on May 2!
At the new, expanded candy kitchen inside Candy Palace, you will be able to watch our talented team of Candy Makers create some of your favorite sweet treats right before your eyes. Gourmet and caramel apples, toffee, fudge and other candy classics will line the shelves of this opulent turn-of-the-century location. Take a look at some of the new, special details guests will find at Candy Palace:
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Next door, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor has undergone a transformation to make your ice cream experience easier and more convenient. With more registers and scooping space, you will be able to get your ice cream fix quicker than ever before!
You can get ice cream by the scoop or one of the specialty sundaes, but what I’m most excited about are the new floats added to the menu – in addition to the traditional root beer float, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor will offer Coca-Cola floats and Fanta Orange floats.
And you Penny Arcade fans will be pleased to know that the arcade will also re-open on May 2 alongside Candy Palace and Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor.
Things You Might Not Know About Dining and Snacking at the Disneyland Resort
posted on April 19th, 2012 by Erin Glover, Manager, Social Media and Print
Did you know Disneyland Resort guests now have a new way to request dining reservations? You can now email dining reservation requests to dine@disneyland.com (click here to get all the details). Here are some other things you might not know about eating at the Disneyland Resort:
- Refreshment Corner on Main Street, U.S.A., in Disneyland park sells enough hot dogs in one year to circle the park 36 times.
- Guests consume 14,000 bowls of the signature Charred Nebraska Corn Chowder every year at Storyteller’s Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
- If you stack every kernel of popcorn popped in Disney California Adventure park in two days, it would reach 200 feet high – as tall as the tallest fountain in “World of Color.”
- Disney California Adventure park spins enough cotton candy in one year to blanket the entire Paradise Pier Lagoon.
- The Disneyland Resort Central Bakery bakes nearly 250 wedding cakes a year.
Check out these posts for more about dining at Disneyland Resort:
Carnation Plaza Gardens at Disneyland Park to Begin Transformation to New Fantasy Faire Experience on April 30
posted on April 12th, 2012 by Erin Glover, Manager, Social Media and Print
As Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs and Disneyland Resort President George Kalogridis announced at the D23 Expo in August of last year, Carnation Plaza Gardens at Disneyland park is being reimagined into the new Fantasy Faire – an enchanting village square that will immerse guests in the stories of their favorite princesses. Carnation Plaza Gardens Stage will become the Fantasy Faire Stage, where the tales of Disney’s fairy tale heroes and heroines will be brought to life each day.
This transformation will begin with the closing of Carnation Plaza Gardens at the end of the Disneyland park operating day on April 30. There are three more chances for Disneyland park guests to enjoy the Jump, Jive, Boogie Swing Party at Carnation Plaza Gardens before it closes:
- April 14 – featuring Doc Anello & the Swing Machine
- April 21 – featuring Stompy Jones
- April 28 – featuring Swingtown
And starting May 5, Disneyland Resort guests can keep on dancing each Saturday night when the Jump, Jive, Boogie Swing Party continues at the Westside Stage in the Downtown Disney District.
New Disney Dining Email System to Serve Disneyland Resort Guests
posted on April 12th, 2012 by Erin Glover, Manager, Social Media and Print
As you may know, Disneyland Resort guests may book dining reservations through the Disney Dine Line (714-781-DINE) but, beginning today, we’re offering a new way to request a dining reservation at the resort.
Here’s how it works:
- Guests may now email their dining reservation requests to dine@disneyland.com
- Requests will be reviewed the same day, when received during the hours of 7 a.m. – 9 p.m., 7 days a week
- Requests received after hours will be reviewed the next day
- Guests may request Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Studio Disney 365 reservations through this email address as well
- Email requests should include the following information:
- Name of the restaurant or experience you’d like to book
- Requested reservation date and meal period (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
- Total number of guests in your party
- Your name and phone number
- Remember: Your request is not confirmed until you’ve received a confirmation number
For a list of Disneyland Resort restaurants that accept reservations, click here.
We know that Disneyland Resort guests are very excited about the upcoming opening of Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure park on June 15. Dining reservations are not available at this time, but keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog and @Disneyland on Twitter for updates on when the booking window for this brand-new restaurant will open.
A Look Down ‘The Road to Cars Land’ in Blue Sky Cellar at Disney California Adventure Park
posted on April 9th, 2012 by Erin Glover, Manager, Social Media and Print
At the end of February, Walt Disney Imagineering updated Blue Sky Cellar at Disney California Adventure park with “The Road to Cars Land” – a special peek at what is to come when the expansion of the park is complete on June 15. Imagineer Alex Grayman is back today to give us a look inside this latest update.
For more exclusive details about Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park, check out the posts below:
- A Fun ‘Time’ at Flo’s V8 Café in Disney California Adventure Park
- Behind the Music of Cars Land at Disney California Adventure Park
- A Unique Point of View: Radiator Springs Racers at Cars Land
