STAY TUNED FOR AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH A VIP LATER TODAY #99

We are interviewing a VIP regarding the Walt Disney Family Museum and D23 later Today.
 I am sure you will know who it is, once you see the Blog.

 

DISNEYLAND ANNUAL PASSPORT PRICE CHANGES TRUTH? OR RUMORS. #98

As of today February 6th 2017, checking the AP prices on the Disneyland website, it says this:

Annual Passports

Enjoy valuable discounts, outstanding offers and invitations to Passholder events! Renew Your Pass

And if you purchase an annual pass now through February 11, 2017, you get 13 months for the price of 12! Blockout dates still apply to certain pass types.

Please note that this offer is not applicable to the Disney Southern California Select Passport or the Disney Southern California Passport, and cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Passes are 13 consecutive months and are nontransferable and nonrefundable.

Here are the passes they offer and the prices:

Disney Deluxe Passport

• Purchase this pass by February 11, 2017 and get 13 months for the price of 12!
• Visit both theme parks on the same day during select days of the year*
• Up to 10% off select dining
• Up to 10% off select merchandise
• Blockout dates
  Admission dates and blockout dates modal window for Disney Signature Annual Passport
  apply (including holidays and
  other peak days)                               $599.00 USD.

Disney Signature Passport

• Purchase this pass by February 11, 2017 and get 13 months for the price of 12!
• Visit both theme parks on the same day most days of the year*
• Includes Disney PhotoPass downloads
• Up to 15% off select dining
• Up to 20% off select merchandise
• Theme park parking
• Blockout dates
  Admission dates and blockout dates modal window for Disney Signature Annual Passport
  apply (including December holidays and other peak days) $849.00 USD.

Disney Signature Plus Passport

• Purchase this pass by February 11, 2017 and get 13 months for the price of 12!
• Admission to the parks every day of the year*
• Visit both theme parks on the same day
• Includes Disney PhotoPass downloads
• Up to 15% off select dining
• Up to 20% off select merchandise
• Theme park parking

                                                      $1049.00 USD.

Now I have heard rumors from people online and from Mice Chat that after the 11th, This will change on Sunday the 12th.
This was written by Brian Pinsky of Mice Chat.

RUMOR PATROL – This may be your last week to buy an annual pass with the monthly payment plan option. All signs point to new annual pass pricing rolling out this coming Sunday. The good news is that prices shouldn’t be going up very much and in some cases may even be cheaper than current prices (on renewals). We know the park has been struggling with how to deal with pass holder overcrowding at the resort and payment plans are seen as the main culprit. It’s very likely that the payment plan option will either be completely removed or only remain available for renewals. This is a good time for you to buy that pass or renew . . . just in case.

I also called the Disneyland Resort and talked to a nice Cast-Member who was from India. I had mentioned that I heard a Rumor that the prices would change on the 12th. She told me that she had heard that rumor also, but that she hasn't received a e-mail notice from "The Mouse".

At the moment I do not have a AP to get into the resort. If and when the prices change, I will have to save up so I can visit home once again.

DISNEY TWENTY-THREE GOES BEHIND THE SCENES ON THE STUNNING NEW ADAPTATION OF BEAUTY AND THE BEAST #97

DISNEY TWENTY-THREE GOES BEHIND THE SCENES ON THE STUNNING NEW ADAPTATION OF BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

BEFORE THE “TALE AS OLD AS TIME” HITS THEATERS THIS MARCH, EMMA WATSON, JOSH GAD, AND ACADEMY AWARD^®-WINNING DIRECTOR BILL CONDON TAKE DISNEY TWENTY-THREE BEHIND THE SCENES ON THE ELABORATE, LIVE-ACTION MUSICAL.

PLUS, THE EXCLUSIVE 40TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION OF THE NEW MICKEY MOUSE CLUB, A PREVIEW OF THE UPCOMING GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY FILM AND ATTRACTION, AND A PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN CELEBRATION.

BURBANK, Calif. – February 2, 2017 – Transforming one of the most beloved animated films of all time into a live-action feature, complete with elaborate sets, extravagant costumes, vibrant musical numbers, and dazzling special effects, is no easy task. But that’s exactly what director Bill Condon has done with Beauty and the Beast, which arrives in theaters March 17. “When a musical works and you feel that kind of thrill of taking off, I think it’s like nothing else,” says Condon who, along with stars Emma Watson (Belle) and Josh Gad (LeFou), reveals to Disney twenty-three the unique challenges they faced and the heartfelt moments they experienced when creating this sumptuous new film.

The spring issue, exclusively for Gold Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, also features a look behind the scenes with Chris Pratt and Kurt Russell at the making of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, as well as an interview with Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde, who describes in detail the thrills and excitement that await guests on Guardians of the Galaxy—Mission: BREAKOUT!—coming to Disney California Adventure later this year.

Plus, actors Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi talk exclusively with Disney twenty-three about Tangled: The Series, and the hair-raising good time they’ve had stepping back into the roles of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider (now known as Eugene). Disney twenty-three looks at five incredible decades of Pirates of the Caribbean, and producer Jerry Bruckheimer offers readers a sneak peek at May’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. And the Mouseketeers from The New Mickey Mouse Club come together 40 years later to look back on their fun and funkadelic ’70s-era show.

Also included in the spring issue of Disney twenty-three:

• A celebration of the Main Street Electrical Parade’s 45th anniversary, as it returns to its original home at Disneyland Park
• The wonder and beauty of Disneynature’s newest film, Born in China
• A peek at what’s to come during the 25th anniversary of Disneyland Paris
• Eleven cool experiences you may not have known about at Walt Disney World Resort
• A look inside the newly renovated Walt Disney Animation Studios headquarters
• Regular features including A Walk with Walt, D Society, and Ask Dave

And readers will get a look at the 2017 D23 Gold Member Gift, “Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men.” The gift, sent to D23 Gold Members who join or renew for 2017, includes 23 meticulously reproduced items—including beautiful artwork—that represent the work and legacy of the nine animators who created some of Disney’s most enduring characters. More on the gift is available at D23.com/NineOldMen.

Disney twenty-three, which is delivered directly to fans’ doorsteps, is offered exclusively to D23 Gold and Gold Family Members as a benefit of their membership. The latest issue will begin arriving in mid-February.

 

Happening Right now on the Disney Wonder #96

#DisneyParksLIVE Stream to Feature a Special Sneak Peek of ‘Frozen, A Musical Spectacular’ from the Disney Wonder Jonathan Frontado by Jonathan Frontado, Public Relations Manager, Disney Cruise Line The #DisneyParksLIVE stream series is going nautical with a special broadcast, live from the Disney Wonder. Join us for a special peek at “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular,” the latest Broadway-style musical by Disney Cruise Line. The new show features an innovative combination of traditional theatrical techniques, modern technology and classic Disney whimsy. The live broadcast begins at 10:50 a.m. EST on Thursday, February 2, right here on the Disney Parks Blog. A fresh blog post will appear at the top of the blog at that time for viewing. To follow along on Twitter, use the hashtags #DisneyParksLIVE and #DisneyCruise.

NFL PRO BOWL ARRIVES AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT #95

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/01/nfl-pro-bowl-week-arrives-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

STAR WARS TITLE REVEALED!! #94

http://www.starwars.com/news/the-official-title-for-star-wars-episode-viii-revealed

Oscar Martinez, Longest-Tenured Cast Member at Disneyland Resort, Celebrates 60th Service Anniversary. #93

Maybe you have been to Disneyland and had breakfast on Main Street U.S.A at the Carnation Café. If you ever wondered who was cooking those fabulous morning potatoes. It was probably Oscar Martinez.
One day we asked if we could meet him.
He was one of the nicest Cast members. He let us take a picture with him as he told us about all the menu items he has cooked over the past 50 years.
He even gave us his recipe for those potatoes.  Sorry mine still don't taste as awesome as Oscar's.

 



If you ever get the chance to talk to him , Do it.
Oscar celebrated 60 years this month . He is the longest Cast Member to still work for Disneyland.

I found this article written by Kevin Rafferty Jr. on the Disney Parks Blog.
I want to thank him for allowing me to share it with you.

The ice cream isn’t the only original at Carnation Café.
Oscar Martinez, the longest-tenured cast member at the Disneyland Resort, recently celebrated his 60th year working at the resort – the last 50 of them working at the café on Main Street, U.S.A. Originally, Oscar worked in Fantasyland quick-service locations, and over the years, trained many new cast members, including grill cooks from Tokyo Disneyland.
After years spent whipping up breakfasts and lunches for guests, Oscar now spends a lot of his time greeting guests at Carnation Café, where his breakfast potatoes are featured in a menu item named in his honor.
On Jan. 17, a couple of weeks after his Dec. 29 service anniversary, Oscar was presented with an award created just for him at Walt Disney Imagineering. The inspiration was “Cinderella,” a movie that has never been used to help design a service anniversary award.
Learn more about Oscar and his award in this video!

This special Award statue was presented to Oscar by Kris Theiler Vice President, Disneyland Resort and Michael Colglazier President of the Disneyland Resort.

ETicketToTomorrowland would like to Congratulate Oscar Martinez.
please watch his video:
https://youtu.be/S7FmkWofVw8

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.
 

JUST ANNOUNCED!! DOWNTOWN DISNEY TO GET SPLITSVILLE LUXURY LANES WHERE OLD H.O.B. LOCATION WAS. #90

Splitsville Luxury Lanes Coming to Disneyland in 2017

The brand new location will sit opposite Tortilla Jo’s ( The old House of Blues location) and will add 20 bowling lanes alongside seating for 625 people. On top of this there will be two bars, an outdoor patio and plenty of food to choose from including burgers, pizza, sushi ,steaks, crinkle-cut fries and gourmet appetizers.

Disney Springs at Walt Disney World, already has this venue, it is about time they add something different to Downtown Disney at Disneyland.