Thank you to all of our followers. #113

When we started this small blog about Disney. I never thought so many people, would actually read what we have posted.
We started out small, with showing the progress of Disney's California Adventure Park. And the renovation of the Cars Land area to Buena Vista Street with the trolleys.
We then added interviews with Disney Legends, such as Margaret Kerry (A.K.A. Tinkerbell), Dazzling Dan, Bill Farmer ( voice character, Goofy) Ragtime Robert Glen and our latest interview with Laurie Sherman, daughter of Bob Sherman of the Sherman Brother's.
We have reported on the special events, such as the D23 Expo and Disneyana shows. To Exclusive new purchases like Star Wars, Marvel and new theme parks.
We are the place to keep you up to date on new movie's, rides, Disney Cruise lines and our newest feature, Disney Book Reviews by Carla Capalbo.
We also report on the past such as this weekend's Pirates of the Caribbean 50th anniversary celebration.
I want to thank all the people at Disney Parks Blog, for allowing us to share their blog posts.
So please stay tuned and please keep sharing this Disney Blog with your friends.

I also want to thank my beautiful wife Carla Capalbo, Stephen Ysmael, Michael Smyth,  for allowing us to share in their groups.
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Celebrate 50 Years of Pirates of the Caribbean This Weekend at Disneyland Park #110

Yo ho, me hearties! This Saturday, March 18, marks 50 years of “rascals and scoundrels … villains and knaves” with the anniversary of Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland park, and we’re planning to celebrate with scoundrels and scallywags alike!
Beginning Thursday, March 16, guests can feast upon special pirate-themed grub at French Market Restaurant, Mint Julep Bar, Harbour Galley, Royal Street Verandah, Cafe Orleans and the one-of-a-kind Blue Bayou Restaurant.
Then the party really sets sail Friday, March 17, and on the attraction’s official anniversary, March 18. Guests will find pirate-themed entertainment throughout New Orleans Square by the likes of Bootstrappers and Lucky the Pirate.

They can also plunder limited-edition anniversary merchandise, available in New Orleans Square while supplies last. And ye landlubbers who wish ter talk like a pirate – aye, ye’ll getcher chance … with pirate speak collectible cards. And stay sharp, because there will be even more to discover!
Since its March 18, 1967, debut, Pirates of the Caribbean has become a Disneyland park classic and fan favorite. This iconic attraction has gone on to pillage and plunder at Disney Parks around the world, with Pirates of the Caribbean attractions at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris and most recently, the award-winning Pirates of the Caribbean – Battle for the Sunken Treasure at Shanghai Disney Resort.

 Pirates Of the Caribbean has always been my favorite ride.It is a Must Ride before we leave to go home. Pirates has been re-invented in the POTC movie franchise, Starring Johnny Depp, Jack the Monkey, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley and Geoffrey Rush. just to name a few of the actors. You will be able see them once again in the upcoming POTC Dead Men Tell No Tales movie this summer.
The Bootstrappers are a fun lively band that interact with guests, But watch out for Timekeeper and Sockhead Syd, Among other rum loving Pirates. You can Find Jack . Oops!! Captain Jack Sparrow, popping up everywhere. We ran into him at the 2015 D23 Expo. As I am sure we will run into him again at this July's D23 Expo.
Here are some more classic photos of the attraction.

I am a Fan of this ride, One of the last rides that Walt Disney created before he passed away.
I have been making a painting of Captain Barbossa.

Come celebrate Pirates of the Caribbean with us at Disneyland park!

I have been getting questions, will the ride be open? I called Disneyland, and talked to a Castmember, they said it will reopen this Thursday, (*tentatively)
I want to Thank Erin Glover for sharing her part of this blog.

Editorial Content Director, Disneyland Resort Disney Parks Blog

and the band members of the World Famous Boot Strappers Band.

Please stay tuned into our blog, we will bring you updates on the food and merchandise for this event, and how long it will be in the park.

Follow Along with Us: Disney Tweets Beyond the Parks #109

Let's take a look around the Disney Twitter-sphere and see what’s happening this week!

What is your Disney character DNA? Find out with Oh My Disney!

Oooh! How cute are these Toy Story Green Alien cupcakes? Learn how to make them and more with Disney Family.
Disney Style gives some adorable ideas for turning your desk into Main Street, U.S.A.
And keep up with what’s going on around the world of Disney with D23:

I wish to thank Erin Glover from Disney Parks Blog, for these interesting stories.
You can follow our blog on twitter, by either of our names : caldizny or etickettomorrow .
If you would like to see the full story by Erin, please visit her site.
Follow Along with Us: Disney Tweets Beyond the Parks https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/03/follow-along-with-us-disney-tweets-beyond-the-parks-2/ via @DisneyParks

Shops on Main Street U.S.A. Disneyland #92

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/01/the-shops-of-main-street-u-s-a-disneyana/
I want to thank Erin Glover for posting this.
Please stay tuned for more blogs regarding news about Disneyland.

Five Reasons to Celebrate Return of Main Street Electrical Parade During After-Hours Premiere Event at Disneyland Park on Jan. 19.2017 #91

The Main Street Electrical Parade returns to the place it began for a limited engagement beginning Jan. 20, and you can be among the very first in decades to see this iconic parade light up in the Disneyland park during a special after-hours premiere event on Jan. 19! There are many reasons to attend this exciting event – and here just five of them!

1. Exclusive access to Disneyland park – Tickets for this event are extremely limited, so you will be among an exclusive group of guests to enjoy most Disneyland park attractions and select restaurants. See the parade and then spend the rest of the night riding some of your favorites over and over!


2. Take photos with the floats – Ever wished you could walk right up and take your photo next to one of the parade floats? At this premiere event, you can!


3. Dance the night away – Party like it’s 1972 during a special 70s dance party at Tomorrowland Terrace!


4. Complimentary parking – Premiere event ticket holders will enjoy complimentary parking at Mickey & Friends parking structure after 6 p.m.


5. First! – Did I mention you will be among the first guests to see the Main Street Electrical Parade return home to Disneyland park? Well, you will.

This sounds great to me.
I want to thank Erin Glover for posting this at the Disney Parks Blog.
 

DISNEY PARKS BLOG SHARED THIS TODAY: Main Street Electrical Parade Coming to Disneyland Park for a Limited Time; Last Chance to ‘Paint the Night’ #81

As we just announced, night time at Disneyland park will get even brighter with the return of Main Street Electrical Parade early next year! Twenty years since it last glowed down Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland park, this “spectacular festival pageant of nighttime magic and imagination” will return for a limited-time encore engagement.

The quintessential Disney Parks nighttime parade, the Main Street Electrical Parade began at Disneyland park in 1972, shining brightly in the memories of thousands of Disneyland park guests until the end of its initial run in 1996. It returned to the Disneyland Resort as Disney’s Electrical Parade, bringing magical Disney stories to Disney California Adventure park from 2001 until 2010, when it crossed the country to begin its most recent run at Walt Disney World Resort.
Before its half-million tiny lights return to illuminate the imaginations of a whole new generation of Disneyland park guests, there is still time enjoy the experience this beloved favorite inspired – “Paint the Night” parade.

“Paint the Night” parade will continue nightly performances, just before “Disneyland Forever” fireworks, through September 5 as part of the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration. And I’m excited to share today that this popular parade will return on select nights during the holiday season later this year. Be sure to keep an eye on the entertainment calendar at Disneyland.com for performance dates and times.
Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more details — including dates — for this special engagement of Main Street Electrical Parade at Disneyland park next year!
I want to thank Erin Glover for sharing this news.

I am glad that the MSEP is returning to the Disneyland Resort. Just a note to the people on Facebook who thought the Paint the Night parade was heading to Walt Disney World, Not at this moment. It will still be at Disneyland for Special events and Holidays. 

Disneyland Park Guests Get a Peek at New Star Wars-Themed Land. #63

In April, we celebrated the official groundbreaking of Star Wars-themed lands coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, and beginning today, Disneyland park guests can get a glimpse of this exciting and immersive experience. A new image has been unveiled on the fence along Big Thunder Trail in Frontierland – one of the entry points to this never-before-seen planet in the Star Wars galaxy – revealing more about what guests will find in this all-new land.

Nestled between towering spires of rock, this thriving port contains a seemingly familiar architecture of markets, landing zones and buildings. Click here for a larger version of the image above. Look closely and you may find hints of some of the thrilling experiences that are coming – like the Millennium Falcon peeking out of one of the cargo bays, marking the location where guests will get the opportunity to pilot the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy.
The 14-acre land will be the largest-ever single-themed land expansion at Disneyland Resort. Keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog – we’ll continue to bring you updates as we learn more about this planet, as well as the citizens, aliens and droids who populate it.

This was originally posted by Erin Glover ,on Disney Parks Blog.
By clicking on the picture it will become bigger.
( Just a note from me) I am glad to see that the Disneyland Railroad still exists, if you take a closer look at the sketch, you will see a wooden trestle running over the Rivers of America.

Discover Shanghai Disneyland: Adventure Isle, Written by Erin Glover of the Disney Parks Blog #60

Our tour of Shanghai Disneyland continues today as we brave the wild jungles of Adventure Isle! Excitement awaits guests in this new land, exclusive to Shanghai Disneyland. At its center is Roaring Mountain, which legends says echoes with the roars of a mysterious reptilian creature just waiting to be discovered.
At the base of Roaring Mountain, guests are invited to prove themselves as true adventurers and blaze their own trails at Camp Discovery. They may choose to travel across time and space in Soaring Over the Horizon, or embark on the thrilling rafting adventure Roaring Rapids, straight through the heart of Adventure Isle.

Also found in Adventure Isle, “Tarzan: Call of the Jungle” is an original production performed in Mandarin. It’s a high-energy, musical retelling of the classic story and features the iconic score from the animated Disney feature film, “Tarzan,” with a fusion of theatrics and Chinese acrobatics.
Ready for more adventure? Check back soon as we continue our Shanghai Disneyland tour with Treasure Cove!
Remember to click on the pictures to make them larger.
Once again, I wish to thank Erin Glover for sharing this Story.

 

Ten Amazing Innovations at Shanghai Disney Resort Posted by Erin Glover from the Disney Parks Blog #59

Shanghai Disney Resort is our most technologically advanced resort to date. While guests may not see the technology – such as complex programming or advanced projection systems – in action, its innovative application takes them into exciting worlds where they become part of the action like never before. Let’s take a look at some of the amazing innovations guests will find at Shanghai Disney Resort.
1. TRON Lightcycle Power Run has a sleek, innovative vehicle design that combines onboard audio and lighting to give guests the feeling of speeding through the Grid on two-wheeled Lightcycle.

2. Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure is the most advanced version of this classic Disney attraction to date. It employs a new ride system where the boats are controlled magnetically and can spin or turn and even go backward. The integration of the visual media, with show lighting, sets and audio, make it one of the most complex attractions ever designed by Walt Disney Imagineering, and the latest advances in Disney’s Audio-Animatronics technology brings lifelike realism to the Captain Jack Sparrow and Davy Jones figures featured on the attraction.
3. Peter Pan’s Flight utilizes a new suspended ride system in addition to special effects and digital media which allow families to experience the thrill of soaring over Never Land in a pirate ship like never before.

4. Soaring Over the Horizon utilizes high-definition, laser-projected footage shot by a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind camera system that captured the large-format images from vistas around the globe. The system broadcasts the highest resolution imagery currently in use in the world.
5. Buzz Lightyear Planet Rescue features newly designed Space Cruiser vehicles and a newly enhanced interactive targeting system which is more reactive and allows guests to better understand when their blaster has come into contact with its intended target.
6. Stitch Encounter showcases Disney’s latest advances in real-time animation. Through digital projection and sophisticated, voice-activated animation, guests have a new way to talk with Stitch, the lovable alien from Disney’s animated film, “Lilo & Stitch.”
7. Voyage to the Crystal Grotto is the only attraction in any Disney park on which guests ride through the park’s castle. In the attraction’s climactic scene, state-of-the-art projection mapping and scenic illusions bring the magic of the crystal to life before guests’ eyes.
8. “Once Upon A Time” Adventure inside Enchanted Storybook Castle brings the story of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” to life through a first-of-its-kind, interactive walkthrough experience, combining computer generated imagery, digital media, special effects, projections, scenic illusions and motion-tracking technology which allow the guests to become active participants in the story alongside Snow White.
9. “Eye of the Storm – Captain Jack’s Stunt Spectacular” at El Teatro Fandango features an exciting climactic moment never before achieved in any indoor theatrical performance. For the first time anywhere, stunt performers battle each other in mid-air, held up only by the swirling force of a wind tunnel.

10. “Ignite the Dream: A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and Light” uses the latest advancements in projection mapping on Disney’s largest castle in the world.

Just a reminder, you can make the pictures larger by clicking on them.
I want to Thank Erin Glover for sharing this story , from the Disney Parks Blog.
Who is Erin Glover you ask?
She is one of the Nicest Cast Members We have met at the Disney Parks.

Erin Glover

Editorial Content Director, Disneyland Resort

As Editorial Content Director at the Disneyland Resort, I have the privilege of overseeing all of the stories you read about the resort here on the Disney Parks Blog. In addition to the stories I write, I work with all of our Disneyland Resort authors to help develop and coordinate their amazing stories. My Disney career began in 1998 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. My favorite Disney Parks memory is being part of the opening of Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park. It was truly magical to be there when our guests stepped into Radiator Springs for the first time!

TWO DAYS UNTIL DISNEY`S NEWEST THEMEPARK OPENS : SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND : Discover Shanghai Disneyland: Mickey Avenue. #57

As we prepare for the Grand Opening of Shanghai Disney Resort on June 16, we’d like to take you on a tour of the spectacular Shanghai Disneyland park. Over the coming days, we will take you land-by-land through the six themed lands that will immerse our guests in classic Disney stories.
The first steps into Shanghai Disneyland lead to the whimsical and lively neighborhood of Mickey Avenue. For the first time in a Disney park, the main entry will be the hometown of Mickey Mouse and his pals. Stepping into this cheerful land sets the tone for a visit to Shanghai Disneyland, where guests will leave their worlds behind and enter lands of adventure, fantasy and the future. The first entrance of its kind in a Disney park, Mickey Avenue is filled with charming shops and storefronts that help introduce Mickey Mouse and his friends to our guests visiting from across China and around the world.
Four neighborhoods make up this colorful avenue, and each neighborhood engages visitors with the optimism of Disney. Celebration Square is the friendly heart of the community. Park Place lies just beyond the square, near the Gardens of Imagination.

The Market District is on the outskirts of the avenue, and this is where you will find Mickey & Pals Market Café, a counter-service restaurant offering localized Chinese and international menus plus views of the nearby gardens, Fantasia Carousel and Enchanted Storybook Castle. Guests can choose a table in one of five themed dining rooms: Mickey’s Galley, Tony’s (inspired by Disney’s classic “Lady and the Tramp”), Daisy’s Café, the Three Caballeros or the Covered Alleyway.
The Theater District, an artsy neighborhood, is on the outskirts in the other direction toward Tomorrowland. Here guests will find the Italian family tree of Donald Duck, displayed on a mural at Il Paperino – a soft-serve ice cream shop on Mickey Avenue where Donald is the host.
Check back soon for more of our tour of Shanghai Disneyland – up next … Gardens of Imagination!

I would like to Thank Erin Glover for sharing this info from the Disney Parks Blog.

 by Erin Glover, Editorial Content Director, Disneyland Resort

Disney Parks Blog Readers Join Special Celebration of "Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular" At Disney's California Adventure Park #48

On December 10th, hundreds of Disney Parks Blog readers gathered at the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure park to celebrate “Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular”. The evening began with a private performance of the show, followed by a panel discussion with performers and those who work behind the scenes.

Fans were excited to celebrate the show and its cast!

The panel discussion included Shelby Jiggetts-Tivony, creative executive with Walt Disney Imagineering, who oversaw the creation of the show; David Carriero, stage manager; and performers Jim Gruessing (Genie), Billy Kametz (Aladdin) and Cassie Murphy (Jasmine). The panel shared personal memories from their roles in the show and expressed gratitude to the show’s loyal fans.
Don’t miss your chance to see “Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular” now through January 10, 2016, at Disney California Adventure park. And stay tuned to Disney Parks Blog for updates and information on the all-new theatrical production coming to the Hyperion Theater, which will immerse guests in the world of Disney’s award-winning blockbuster, “Frozen”.

This was posted on December 11th, 2015 by Erin Glover, Editorial Content Director, Disneyland Resort.

We here at "E" Ticket to Tomorrowland will be Interviewing Cast members who have worked in the Musical at DCA, so Stay tuned to our blog ...

ERIN GLOVER OF THE DISNEY PARKS BLOG ANNOUCED TODAY! FIRST WHITE DIAMOND PRIZE PRESENTED TO DISNEYLAND DIAMOND DAYS WINNER AT DISNEYLAND DREAM SUITE #45

Earlier this month, we hosted Marguerita Fa-Kaji from Berkley, Calif. – the first recipient of one of the 1-carat white diamonds being awarded during the Disneyland Diamond Days sweepstakes! As part of her prize package, Marguerita and her family also had the opportunity to stay a night in the Disneyland Dream Suite.

 

During their stay in the Disneyland Dream Suite, Marguerita and her family enjoyed a VIP tour of Disneyland park and a special, surprise visit from Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, who presented them with an exclusive Disneyland Diamond Days display box to showcase Marguerita’s 1-carat white Disney Diamond – engraved with a “Hidden Mickey” – and personalized certificate artwork created by Disney Artist Stacia Martin.

 

 

After settling into the Disneyland Dream Suite, the family enjoyed dinner while watching “Fantasmic!” from their private balcony. Then, around 12:30 a.m., the family embarked on an after-hours tour of Disneyland park, seeing what it looks like after our guests have gone home for the day. The next morning, they had breakfast at Plaza Inn, as part of their prize package, before departing.
“Such a haven in the heart of the park,” the family wrote in the Disneyland Dream Suite Guest Book. “You have given us an experience of a lifetime.”
For details, Official Rules and to learn more about Disneyland Diamond Days, visit Disneyland.com/DiamondDays.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S., D.C., Mexico and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are age of majority as of date of entry. Sweepstakes ends 6:59 AM PT on 2/5/16. Weekly drawing starts Friday at 7:00AM PT and ends at 6:59 AM PT the following Friday. Each eligible weekly entry automatically entered into final drawing but not into any daily drawings. Limit one (1) entry per person per day, regardless of method of entry. Disney Memories, 500 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA 91521, U.S.A.

I want to Thank Erin Glover for sharing this article with "E"  Ticket to Tomorrowland Blog.
As always you enlarge the pictures by clicking on them.

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO LINE UP FOR THE DISNEYLAND RESORT DIAMOND CELEBRATION 24-HOUR EVENT THIS FRIDAY MAY 22ND. #9

The Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration kicks off this week with a 24-hour event on May 22-23 at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks! Some of you may be planning to arrive early in the hopes of being among the first to celebrate with us. If so, I’ve got some important information to share with you.

Parking

• Pumbaa lot will open for early arrivals at 10 p.m. the evening of May 21.
• Mickey & Friends Parking Structure will open at 4 a.m. and Toy Story Lot will open at 5 a.m. on May 22.

Pre-Opening Queue

• Guests may bring games, blankets, chairs, tents and sleeping bags, but guests must return these items to their cars or hotel rooms and return to the line by 2 a.m.
• At 2 a.m., all guests in line will be moved through Security checkpoints to the Disneyland Resort Esplanade, where they will receive a commemorative keepsake while supplies last.
• No smoking, fighting or loud music will be allowed in line.
• All guests in line will be able to temporarily leave the line to use the restroom, purchase food or beverages, and return or retrieve items from their vehicles/hotel rooms.

Opening Celebration

• At 4 a.m., guests who choose to begin their day at Disneyland park will be escorted onto Main Street, U.S.A., to prepare for the opening celebration moment, which will take place at approximately 6 a.m. inside Disneyland park.
• Guests who choose to begin their day at Disney California Adventure park will be escorted onto Buena Vista Street at 5:30 a.m.

Costumes and Prohibited Items

• Costumes for adults are not allowed for this event. Please refer to the guidelines listed here.
• Be sure to check the list of prohibited items here.
• Lockers in the Disneyland Resort Esplanade and inside Disneyland park will be available at 4 a.m. Disney California Adventure park lockers will be available at 5:30 a.m.

Tickets

• Regular park admission used on May 22 is valid for the entire 24-hour period (6 a.m. on May 22 through 6 a.m. on May 23). A special ticket is not required for this event.
• Disneyland Resort ticket booths will open at 2 a.m. on May 22.
• SoCal and SoCal Select Annual Passports will not be valid for admission on May 22.
• Premium, Deluxe and Premier Annual Passports will be valid for admission during the entire 24-hour period.

I would like to thank Erin Glover from the Disney Parks blog, for allowing me to share this with you.