Disney Soundsational Summer kicks off June 3 at the Disneyland Resort, and we hope you plan on being a part of it. Whether you journey under the sea or visit a galaxy far, far away, we’re confident that new memories will be made. While you’re waiting to begin your adventures at the Resort this summer, we thought you might enjoy previewing your destinations and preparing yourself for boarding.
- Guests at “Little Mermaid Meet-Up” Enjoy Rare Opportunity to Meet Imagineers, Animators – Guests were treated to a special insider’s look at the new attraction and enjoyed hearing behind-the-scenes stories from Walt Disney Imagineers and the animators of the original film.
- ‘The Little Mermaid’ Animators Tour The Little Mermaid~Ariel’s Undersea Adventure Attraction at Disney California Adventure Park – Walt Disney Imagineers Larry Nikolai and Chris Crump gives legendary Disney animators Glen Keane, Mark Henn and Andreas Deja (and Disney Parks Blog readers) an exclusive tour of The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure attraction.
- The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure Time Lapse – Watch the progress of one of Disney California Adventure park’s newest attractions as we near its grand opening on June 3.
- Walt Disney Imagineers Get Creative With Ariel’s Hair at Disney California Adventure Park – Walt Disney Imagineers have made sure every detail of The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure is complete, including Ariel’s hair.
- Ursula Moves Into Her Lair at Disney California Adventure Park – Take a behind-the-scenes look as Ursula settles into her lair and meet some of the Walt Disney Imagineers that have brought Ariel’s world to life.
- The Clam Shells Have Arrived at Disney California Adventure Park! – Green, orange, marigold…catch a sneak peek at the ride vehicles for one of Disney California Adventure park’s newest attractions.
- King Triton Joins Cast of Characters at The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure – A familiar figure has made his home on top of the main archway in front of the park’s upcoming Little Mermaid attraction. Do you recognize him?
- Exclusive First Look Behind the Scenes of The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure – Walt Disney Imagineer Lisa Girolami takes you “under the sea” to give you a first look at Ariel’s world.
- Disney Parks Blog Readers Among First to Experience Star Tours at Disneyland Park – We share some highlights from the “Star Tours Early Departure” event at Disneyland park, where guests enjoyed an exclusive opportunity to celebrate the upcoming Star Tours attraction relaunch.
- May the Fourth Be With You! – Take a look at the stunning new Star Tours art which serves as the attraction poster at Disneyland park.
- Star Tours: Where in the Galaxy Are We Going? – Many of you have been wondering and asking, and in early April we revealed the final destinations you can expect to visit when Star Tours resumes service.
- The ‘Stars’ of Star Tours – Check out all the classic characters from the saga included in the attraction.
- Who’s Flying This Thing?! – Have you been wondering who will be in the cockpit for the new show?
- On the Set of Star Tours with C-3PO – Take a look at this behind-the-scenes post as we join C-3PO on-set in a large soundstage in Hollywood.
- These ARE the Droids You’re Looking For! – We shared images of two of the droids Guests can expect to see in Star Tours – The Adventures Continue.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Model Installed at Disneyland Hotel – Walt Disney Imagineering brings a special piece of Disney history to the lobby of the newly refurbished Frontier tower at the Disneyland Hotel.
- What’s on the Menu at New Disneyland Hotel Restaurants, Opening May 25 – Here’s a look at what you can expect to see on the menu at Disneyland Hotel’s newest restaurants, Tangaroa Terrace – Casual Island Dining and Trader Sam’s – Enchanted Tiki Bar.
- Tangaroa Terrace, Trader Sam’s to Join Disneyland Hotel This Spring – We share a preview of the two new restaurants joining the Disneyland Hotel.
- Fairy Tale Suite at the Disneyland Hotel – Last fall, we introduced one of the newest additions of signature suites at the Disneyland Hotel – the Fairy Tale Suite.
- A Peek Inside the Pirates of the Caribbean Suite at Disneyland Hotel – The Pirates of the Caribbean Suite at the Disneyland Hotel recreates the exciting world of Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” films and attractions with unique furnishings and decor.
- Signature Suites at the Disneyland Hotel: Mickey Mouse Penthouse – The Mickey Mouse Penthouse at the Disneyland Hotel could be your ultimate Mouse Pad. Check it out!
- New Signature Suite at the Disneyland Hotel: Big Thunder Suite – The Big Thunder Suite is the wildest suite in the wilderness and immerses up to six pioneers in 1,400-square-feet of luxurious rustic accommodations inspired by the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attraction at Disneyland park.
- Disneyland Hotel Makeover – Take a look back at the details and concept art that will give the Disneyland Hotel a fun, fresh makeover.
- ‘Mickey’s Soundsational Parade’ Debuts Tomorrow – Music will fill Disneyland park tomorrow, when “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade” makes its debut. The parade will feature favorite Disney characters, including Aladdin, Ariel, Peter Pan and more, all led by Mickey Mouse.
- New Images from ‘Mickey’s Soundsational Parade,’ Debuting May 27 – Here’s a peak at the first artist’s rendering of the new parade, which will include more than 90 performers including Mickey pounding on a live, acoustic drum set.
- From Under the Sea to Galaxies Far, Far Away…Opening Dates Are Set For A Soundsational Summer at Disneyland Resort – Check out this behind-the-scenes video of “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade,” which officially steps off for Memorial Day weekend.
- First Look: Artwork for Mickey’s Soundsational Parade Coming to Disneyland Park in 2011 – We gave readers a first look at the exciting elements for “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade.” Is there a particular parade float in the artwork that you’re most excited about?