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Disney Parks Salute America with Weeklong ‘Limited Time Magic’ Fourth of July Fireworks Parties

posted on June 14th, 2013 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks


No need to wait until July Fourth to celebrate America’s birthday at Disney Parks – we have seven days of “Limited Time Magic” surprises planned for the entire Independence Week (July 1-7), including nightly fireworks spectaculars at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. And today, we have new details to share with blog readers.
Disney Parks Salute America with Weeklong ‘Limited Time Magic’ Fourth of July Fireworks Parties

At Walt Disney World Resort, the July Fourth fireworks spectacular will rocket into the air above Cinderella Castle every night with “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky.” The dazzling display at Magic Kingdom Park will be orchestrated to an upbeat musical tribute to America as patriotic lighting covers the Castle.

The Walt Disney World Resort fireworks spectacular takes place at 9 p.m. on July 3 and 4, and 10 p.m. on July 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7.

Walt Disney World Resort guests will also be treated to a fun-filled spectacle as Goofy, Donald and Pluto, dressed as a colonial fife and drum corps, join a spirited procession down Main Street, U.S.A, prior to the daily Celebrate a Dream Come True parade at Magic Kingdom Park. The pre-parade features the Main Street Philharmonic, Citizens of Main Street and Walt Disney’s historic horse-drawn calliope.

Across the Resort, you will also find treats inspired by our traditional American celebration. You’ll be able to try the Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake at Storybook Treats in Magic Kingdom Park and the Fourth of July Cupcake with apple pie filling, caramel buttercream and apple crisp topping at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom or Downtown Disney. At Epcot, you can taste the Skillet-Baked Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Whipped Cream or the Red, White and Blue “Baked Alaska” Mousse.

At the Disneyland Resort, we’re saluting our nation’s birth in a big way with “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky.”

The Disneyland Resort fireworks spectacular will be held each night at 9:30 p.m. during Independence Week.

Every evening, you can also wear a pair of illuminated Mouse Ears and “Glow with the Show” during performances of “Celebrate America!” at Disneyland park and the patriotic pre-show to “World of Color” at Disney California Adventure park.

And at the Disneyland Resort, you can enjoy Red, White and Blue Mason Jar Desserts at Carnation Café, and Patriotic Cotton Candy, Apple Pie Pockets or 4th of July Cupcakes, in shops all along Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland park.

Whichever Disney park you visit in America, you’ll discover a weeklong celebration from July 1-7. Let us know in the comments when you’re visiting.

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Disney Parks After Dark: Mysterious Island at Tokyo DisneySea

posted on June 13th, 2013 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks


Tonight, we continue our weekly “Disney Parks After Dark” series with a beautiful view of Mysterious Island at Tokyo DisneySea. When the sun sets, you can’t miss the vibrant colors – they cover the island and volcano.

Disney Parks After Dark: Mysterious Island at Tokyo DisneySea

There are two attractions to experience at Mysterious Island. In Journey to the Center of the Earth, you board vehicles designed by Captain Nemo himself and take a journey below ground. The second attraction is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea where you can join Captain Nemo’s crew to search for the lost continent of Atlantis.

Let us know if you’ve seen the colors of Mysterious Island in the comments below.

 
See the posts below for more from the “Disney Parks After Dark” series:

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A Look Back: Sailing Ship Columbia Debuts at Disneyland Park 55 Years Ago This Week

posted on June 13th, 2013 by George Savvas, Public Relations Director, Disneyland Resort


Sailing Ship Columbia at Disneyland Park

Tomorrow, June 14, marks 55 years since the Sailing Ship Columbia first began sailing the Rivers of America at Disneyland park. The ship is an exact replica of the 18th century merchant vessel, Columbia Rediviva, the first American ship to circumnavigate the globe, and the namesake of Oregon’s Columbia River.

Sailing Ship Columbia Alongside the Mark Twain Riverboat at Disneyland Park in 1958

One of the earliest photos of the Columbia we have on file was taken in May 1958, alongside the Mark Twain Riverboat. If the Columbia appears to be incomplete in this photo, it is likely because portions of the 110-foot ship were pre-built in San Pedro, Calif., and then delivered to the dry dock harbor on the Rivers of America for assembly.

Sailing Ship Columbia at Disneyland Park

Sailing Ship Columbia at Disneyland Park

These rare color images show the Columbia during some of its earliest Disneyland sailings.

Disneyland park guests don’t sail around the globe aboard the Columbia, but the 12-minute journey along the Rivers of America remains as beautiful and tranquil as it has been for 55 years.

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