Disneyland and California Adventure Schedules March 3 - March 9, 2014

Monday, March 3, 2014
Disneyland: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
California Adventure: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour 9:00 am to 10:00 am)
Annual Passports: All Annual Passports are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, Disneyland Railroad, it's a small world, Blue Sky Cellar, Mickey's Fun Wheel and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 7:00 pm
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 8:15 pm

Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Disneyland: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour and Magic Morning 9:00 am to 10:00 am)
California Adventure: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Annual Passports: All Annual Passports are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, Disneyland Railroad, it's a small world, Blue Sky Cellar, Mickey's Fun Wheel and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 7:00 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 8:15 pm

Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Disneyland: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
California Adventure: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour 9:00 am to 10:00 am)
Annual Passports: All Annual Passports are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, Disneyland Railroad, it's a small world, Blue Sky Cellar, Mickey's Fun Wheel and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 7:00 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 8:15 pm

Thursday, March 6, 2014
Disneyland: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour and Magic Morning 9:00 am to 10:00 am)
California Adventure: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Annual Passports: All Annual Passports are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, Disneyland Railroad, it's a small world, Blue Sky Cellar, Mickey's Fun Wheel and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 7:00 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 8:15 pm

Friday, March 7, 2014
Disneyland: 9:00 am to 11:00 pm
California Adventure: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour 8:00 am to 9:00 am)
Annual Passports: All Annual Passports are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, Disneyland Railroad, it's a small world, Blue Sky Cellar and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mad T Party (California Adventure): Beginning at 6:00 pm
Tomorrowland Terrace Presents Tomasina (Disneyland): Beginning at 7:00 pm
Fantasmic! (Disneyland): 9:00 pm, 10:30 pm
“Remember . . . Dreams Come True” Fireworks (Disneyland): 9:25 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 9:45 pm

Saturday, March 8, 2014
Disneyland: 9:00 am to 12:00 am (Extra Magic Hour and Magic Morning 8:00 am to 9:00 am)
California Adventure: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm
Annual Passports: SoCal and SoCal Select Annual Passports are blocked; all others are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, it's a small world, and Blue Sky Cellar
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mad T Party (California Adventure): Beginning at 6:00 pm
Tomorrowland Terrace Presents Suburban Legends (Disneyland): Beginning at 7:00 pm
The Royal Swing Big Band Ball Featuring The Swing Machine (Disneyland): Beginning at 7:30 pm
Fantasmic! (Disneyland): 9:00 pm, 10:30 pm
“Remember . . . Dreams Come True” Fireworks (Disneyland): 9:25 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 9:45 pm

Sunday, March 9, 2014
Disneyland: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
California Adventure: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour 7:00 am to 8:00 am)
Annual Passports: SoCal Select Annual Passports are blocked; all others are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, it's a small world, and Blue Sky Cellar
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mad T Party (California Adventure): Beginning at 6:00 pm
Tomorrowland Terrace Presents Suburban Legends (Disneyland): Beginning at 7:00 pm
Fantasmic! (Disneyland): 9:00 pm, 10:30 pm
“Remember . . . Dreams Come True” Fireworks (Disneyland): 9:25 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 9:45 pm

All events and event times subject to change. For additional calendar information, please visit https://disneyland.disney.go.com/calendar/

Disneyland Resort Cosmetologist - Every Role a Starring Role

Did you know that Disneyland employs over 70 cosmetologists, to make sure that each performer's makeup and wig is just right?

In this video, "Every Role a Starring Role - Disneyland Resort Cosmetologist," lead Erin shares a little bit with us about what she and her team do to ensure resort performers always have a good hair day!

Character Dining at Ariel's Grotto in California Adventure

There are a few restaurants at the Disneyland Resort where Disney characters come and visit guests while they dine.

• Ariel's Grotto in Disney California Adventure
• The PCH Grill in the Paradise Pier Hotel
• Goofy's Kitchen in the Disneyland Hotel
• The Plaza Inn in Disneyland
• The Storyteller's Cafe in the Grand Californian Hotel

Disney characters make appearances during breakfast at all of the above-listed restaurants. They also appear during lunch at Ariel's Grotto, and during dinner at Goofy's Kitchen. (Note: only Disney Princesses make appearances at Ariel's Grotto.)

In this video, the folks at "Positively Mommy" share their experience of having lunch at Ariel's Grotto and being visited by several Disney Princesses! Wonderful fun!

Alice In Wonderland Ride in Disneyland

The "Alice In Wonderland" ride in Fantasyland in Disneyland will be closing on March 9 for an extensive refurbishment, including a touch-up on the exterior. The attraction is scheduled to reopen in summer of 2014.

Shall we pop down the rabbit hole for a quick ride before it closes?

Disneyland Resort and Gary Sinise Honor Vets

Earlier this month, Disneyland Resort cast members cheered the arrival of dozens of military heroes — accompanied by film star Gary Sinise — to the Disneyland Resort as part of a week of surprises arranged by the actor's foundation in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the film, "Forrest Gump." Read more at the Disney Parks Blog: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/02/countdown-to-the-oscars-special-airs-feb-27-featuring-military-heroes-at-disneyland-resort/?CMP=SOC-DPFY14Q1YT02212014DisneyParks000121-02-14

Mickey's Soundsational Parade

The streets of Disneyland Park are filled with a festive musical parade featuring live musicians, dancers, thrilling rhythms, bold percussion, Disney Characters and whimsical floats that bring to life beloved melodies from classic Disney movies!

Mickey's Soundsational Parade is currently running at 7:00 pm Mondays through Thursdays and at 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

The folks at InsideTheMagic filmed the parade from Town Square high above Main Street. It's a great show! Enjoy!

Dapper Day® at the Disneyland Resort - Spring 2014

The Dapper Day® event is taking place at the Disneyland Resort today and tomorrow. The Disneyland Fan Club will be joining in the festivities on Sunday, February 23. We'll be meeting at the flagpole in Town Square in Disneyland at 11:00 a.m. Click here for more information about this event.

What is Dapper Day®?

According to the official website:

"Started in February 2011, DAPPER DAY organizes fashionable gatherings held twice a year (spring and fall) at the Disney Resorts in LA, Orlando, and Paris (autumn event only). These “Dapper Day” events include a "DAPPER DAY at the Parks" with informal in-park meetups, and other happenings outside the parks such as our DAPPER DAY Styling Suite, And our DAPPER DAY Boutique (in Disney's Grand Californian Hotel) and our official after party FOLLY in Downtown Disney Anaheim.

"DAPPER DAY Events celebrate the tradition of wanting to look one's best while out in public, and embraces the great social interaction that results when every outfit welcomes a compliment.

"Our events are neither a strict period recreation of the past nor a costume event (there are many other gatherings for that). Dapper Day Events are meant to showcase you at your best, and all manner of elegant attire is encouraged from vintage-inspired classics to chic contemporary looks. Active and retired military are encouraged to wear your dress blues if you like."

Click here to visit their site and get lots more information!

Here's a picture of some of the group from 2013. Come join us!

Disneyland and California Adventure Schedules February 24 - March 2, 2014

Monday, February 24, 2014
Disneyland: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
California Adventure: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour 9:00 am to 10:00 am)
Annual Passports: All Annual Passports are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, Disneyland Railroad, it's a small world, Mark Twain, Blue Sky Cellar, Soarin' Over California and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 7:00 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 8:15 pm

Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Disneyland: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour and Magic Morning 9:00 am to 10:00 am)
California Adventure: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Annual Passports: All Annual Passports are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, it's a small world, Disneyland Railroad, Mark Twain, Soarin' Over California, Blue Sky Cellar, and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 7:00 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 8:15 pm

Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Disneyland: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
California Adventure: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour 9:00 am to 10:00 am)
Annual Passports: All Annual Passports are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, it's a small world, Disneyland Railroad, Mark Twain, Soarin' Over California, Blue Sky Cellar, and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 7:00 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 8:15 pm

Thursday, February 27, 2014
Disneyland: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour and Magic Morning 9:00 am to 10:00 am)
California Adventure: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Annual Passports: All Annual Passports are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, it's a small world, Disneyland Railroad, Mark Twain, Soarin' Over California, Blue Sky Cellar, and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 7:00 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 8:15 pm

Friday, February 28, 2014
Disneyland: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
California Adventure: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour 8:00 am to 9:00 am)
Annual Passports: All Annual Passports are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, it's a small world, Disneyland Railroad, Mark Twain, and Blue Sky Cellar
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mad T Party (California Adventure): Beginning at 6:00 pm
Tomorrowland Terrace Presents The Bolts (Disneyland): Beginning at 7:00 pm
Fantasmic! (Disneyland): 9:00 pm, 10:30 pm
“Remember . . . Dreams Come True” Fireworks (Disneyland): 9:25 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 9:45 pm

Saturday, March 1, 2014
Disneyland: 8:00 am to 12:00 am (Extra Magic Hour and Magic Morning 7:00 am to 8:00 am)
California Adventure: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
Annual Passports: SoCal and SoCal Select Annual Passports are blocked; all others are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, it's a small world, Disneyland Railroad, and Blue Sky Cellar
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mad T Party (California Adventure): Beginning at 6:00 pm
Tomorrowland Terrace Presents Tomasina (Disneyland): Beginning at 7:00 pm
The Royal Swing Big Band Ball Featuring Swingtown (Disneyland): Beginning at 7:30 pm
Fantasmic! (Disneyland): 9:00 pm, 10:30 pm
“Remember . . . Dreams Come True” Fireworks (Disneyland): 9:25 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 9:45 pm

Sunday, March 2, 2014
Disneyland: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
California Adventure: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour 7:00 am to 8:00 am)
Annual Passports: SoCal Select Annual Passports are blocked; all others are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, it's a small world, Disneyland Railroad, and Blue Sky Cellar
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mad T Party (California Adventure): Beginning at 6:00 pm
Tomorrowland Terrace Presents Hard Day's Night - A Tribute To The Beatles (Disneyland): Beginning at 7:00 pm
Fantasmic! (Disneyland): 9:00 pm, 10:30 pm
“Remember . . . Dreams Come True” Fireworks (Disneyland): 9:25 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 9:45 pm

All events and event times subject to change. For additional calendar information, please visit https://disneyland.disney.go.com/calendar/

Golden Horseshoe Revue 10,000th Performance

The Golden Horseshoe in Frontierland in Disneyland has always been a centerpiece for some of Disneyland's finest entertainment.

From the Disneyland website: One of several original buildings dating back to the opening of the Disneyland Resort in 1955, The Golden Horseshoe was also where Walt Disney and his wife, Lillian, celebrated their 30th anniversary with the debut performance of the original Golden Horseshoe Revue. Walt kept a private box — now public — upstairs to the right of the stage so he could watch the show whenever he felt like it. With over 50,000 performances logged since then, the Golden Horseshoe Revue was at one time “the world’s longest-running live stage show,” according the Guinness Book of World Records.

To this day, Western flair is everywhere at the Golden Horseshoe, with wall-mounted longhorns chosen by Walt himself, polished brass banisters and 1850s-style period chandeliers. Disney legend Harper Goff designed the saloon’s interior using a set design he had created for the 1953 Doris Day film "Calamity Jane."

The four videos below are from the "Wonderful World of Color" in 1962, and present the 10,000th performance of the show featuring Betty Taylor, Annette Funicello, Wally Boag, Gene Sheldon and Ed Wynn.

"The Golden Horseshoe Revue" ran in Disneyland from its opening day on July 17, 1955 until October 12, 1986 when that show made its final performance.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Adventure Thru Inner Space - A Look Back

Adventure Thru Inner Space, presented by Monsanto Company, was an attraction in Disneyland's Tomorrowland. It was the first attraction to utilize Disney's Omnimover system. This video about the ride was presented by the Disney History Institute.

Adventure Thru Inner Space opened on August 5, 1967 as part of the New Tomorrowland, and closed in 1985 to make way for Disney and George Lucas's new Star Tours attraction, which opened in early 1987. Monsanto ended its sponsorship in 1977.

The attraction was narrated by Paul Frees, who also lent his voice to the Haunted Mansion attraction, another Omnimover attraction which is still open to this day.

Aladdin Complete Show in HD

"Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular" at the Hyperion Theater in Disney's California Adventure has been on hiatus for a month for refurbishing, but it will be returning this Friday, February 21. Yay!

It's been a long wait to see our favorite genie in action!

We hope you'll be heading down to DCA soon to see the live show in person, but if you just can't wait ThomasTheImagineer has been kind enough to tape the entire performance in high definition! Enjoy!

Main Street USA in Disneyland

In this video, the fine folks at the TheCoasterViews take us on a walk through the front gates of Disneyland to Main Street and then all the way down to the Jolly Holiday Bakery Café and Sleeping Beauty's Castle at the Hub in the center of Disneyland.

You can tell that this video was shot at Halloween Time because of all the pumpkins and other holiday decorations. Plus, people are lining the streets, so it seems that the parade will be starting soon!

Inspired by Walt Disney's hometown of Marceline, Missouri (as in the film Lady and the Tramp), Main Street, U.S.A. is designed to resemble the center of a turn-of-the-20th-century (c. 1910) American town. According to Harper Goff, who worked on Main Street, U.S.A. with Walt, he showed Walt some photos of his childhood home of Fort Collins, Colorado. Walt liked the look, and so many of the features of the town were incorporated into Main Street, U.S.A.

Walt Disney said, "For those of us who remember the carefree time it recreates, Main Street will bring back happy memories. For younger visitors, it is an adventure in turning back the calendar to the days of their grandfather's youth." Above the firehouse at Disneyland is Walt Disney's personal apartment, fully furnished but off-limits to the public, except by special tour. A lamp is kept burning in the front window as a tribute to his memory; at Christmas a small tannenbaum replaces the lamp. It is largely decorated for both Halloween and Christmas.

There is a 60-foot-tall (18 m) Christmas tree during Christmas Time, and there is a 16-foot-high (4.9 m) Mickey Mouse jack-o-lantern on Halloween Time, with additional pumpkin ears. In the circular Hub in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle, the bronze "Partners" statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse is surrounded by smaller bronzes of familiar Disney characters, such as Donald Duck and the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland.

In Town Square is the oldest building in Disneyland, the Main Street Opera House. It formerly served as the park's lumber mill between 1955 and 1961. The cannons that are displayed in the center of the square were used by the French army during the 1800s, although they were never fired in battle. The gas lamps that line the street originally came from Baltimore and were bought for $.03 a pound.

"Partners" was sculpted by Blaine Gibson and was added in 1993. During the Halloween season, pumpkin busts for each themed land in the park, except Main Street, are seen around "Partners." It is listed as a real street in the Orange County Thomas Guide.
~ Wikipedia

Splash Mountain in Critter Country in Disneyland

Splash Mountain is a log flume-style dark ride at Disneyland, based on the characters, stories, and songs from the 1946 Disney film Song of the South.

The ride is closed for refurbishing right now, but it's scheduled to re-open on March 1. The video by ThemeParkHD below shows the complete ride from beginning to end from the front seat of the log. They definitely get wet! Even though the ride is closed right now, we can still enjoy it through this video.

The plot behind Splash Mountain is a composite of several Uncle Remus stories, telling the story of Br'er Rabbit, a mischievous rabbit who leaves his home in search of adventure. Br'er Fox and Br'er Bear, the antagonists of the story, are determined to catch the hero, but are repeatedly tricked into letting him free.

The sharp-witted Br'er Rabbit avoids a snare trap (as described in "Br'er Rabbit Earns a Dollar a Minute") and uses it to trap Br'er Bear instead. Br'er Rabbit continues on his journey to find his "laughing place".

Out of curiosity, his foes follow but only for Br'er Rabbit to lead them into a cavern of bees. Br'er Fox eventually catches Br'er Rabbit in a beehive and threatens to roast him. Br'er Rabbit uses reverse psychology on Br'er Fox, begging the fox not to throw him into the briar patch (as described in "The Tar Baby"). Naturally, Br'er Fox throws Br'er Rabbit into the briar patch (represented by the ride's picturesque flume drop); Br'er Rabbit escapes uninjured, remarking, "I was born and raised in the briar patch!"

The other animals rejoice to have Br'er Rabbit back home, while Br'er Fox and Br'er Bear are last seen narrowly escaping the jaws of Br'er Gator.
~ Wikipedia

Sleeping Beauty Castle at Sunrise

A beautiful video from the fine folks at Disney Parks. Enjoy!

Disneyland and California Adventure Schedules February 17 - February 23, 2014

Monday, February 17, 2014
Disneyland: 8:00 am to 11:00 pm
California Adventure: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour 7:00 am to 8:00 am)
Annual Passports: SoCal and SoCal Select Annual Passports are blocked; all others are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, Splash Mountain, it's a small world, Blue Sky Cellar, and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mad T Party (California Adventure): Beginning at 6:00 pm
“Remember . . . Dreams Come True” Fireworks (Disneyland): 8:40 pm
Fantasmic! (Disneyland): 9:00 pm, 10:30 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 9:45 pm

Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Disneyland: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour and Magic Morning 8:00 am to 9:00 am)
California Adventure: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Annual Passports: All Annual Passports are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, it's a small world, Splash Mountain, Blue Sky Cellar, and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 7:00 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 8:15 pm

Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Disneyland: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
California Adventure: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour 8:00 am to 9:00 am)
Annual Passports: All Annual Passports are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, it's a small world, Splash Mountain, Blue Sky Cellar, and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 7:00 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 8:15 pm

Thursday, February 20, 2014
Disneyland: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour and Magic Morning 8:00 am to 9:00 am)
California Adventure: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Annual Passports: All Annual Passports are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, it's a small world, Splash Mountain, Blue Sky Cellar, and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 7:00 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 8:15 pm

Friday, February 21, 2014
Disneyland: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
California Adventure: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour 8:00 am to 9:00 am)
Annual Passports: All Annual Passports are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, it's a small world, Splash Mountain, Blue Sky Cellar, and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mad T Party (California Adventure): Beginning at 6:00 pm
Tomorrowland Terrace Presents Scot Bruce - A Tribute to the King of Rock-n-Roll! (Disneyland): Beginning at 7:00 pm
“Remember . . . Dreams Come True” Fireworks (Disneyland): 8:40 pm
Fantasmic! (Disneyland): 9:00 pm, 10:30 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 9:45 pm

Saturday, February 22, 2014
Disneyland: 8:00 am to 12:00 am (Extra Magic Hour and Magic Morning 7:00 am to 8:00 am)
California Adventure: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
Annual Passports: SoCal and SoCal Select Annual Passports are blocked; all others are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, it's a small world, Splash Mountain, Blue Sky Cellar, and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mad T Party (California Adventure): Beginning at 6:00 pm
Tomorrowland Terrace Presents Hard Days Night - A Tribute to The Beatles (Disneyland): Beginning at 7:00 pm
The Royal Swing Big Band Ball Featuring The Swing Cats Big Band (Disneyland): Beginning at 7:30 pm
“Remember . . . Dreams Come True” Fireworks (Disneyland): 8:40 pm
Fantasmic! (Disneyland): 9:00 pm, 10:30 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 9:45 pm

Sunday, February 23, 2014
Disneyland: 8:00 am to 11:00 pm
California Adventure: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour 7:00 am to 8:00 am)
Annual Passports: SoCal Select Annual Passports are blocked; all others are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, it's a small world, Splash Mountain, Blue Sky Cellar, and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mad T Party (California Adventure): Beginning at 6:00 pm
Tomorrowland Terrace Presents Stellar (Disneyland): Beginning at 7:00 pm
“Remember . . . Dreams Come True” Fireworks (Disneyland): 8:40 pm
Fantasmic! (Disneyland): 9:00 pm, 10:30 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 9:45 pm

All events and event times subject to change. For additional calendar information, please visit https://disneyland.disney.go.com/calendar/

The Music of Frozen - Live Performance!

Idina Menzel (Elsa), Kristen Bell (Anna), Josh Gad (Olaf) and Santino Fontana (Hans) sing some favorite songs from Frozen in a night filled with fun, laughter and inspired performances.

Pirates of the Caribbean Ride at Disneyland

From the folks at TheCoasterViews - the full Pirates of the Caribbean ride in high definition! (Includes some night vision during the dark parts of the ride.)

Special Captain America Meet-And-Greet For Passholders!

Today Disneyland announced that Annual Passholders can register to attend a preview of the all-new exhibit, Captain America: The Living Legend and Symbol of Courage!

Attendees can be among the first to come face-to-face with the Super Soldier himself at Innoventions — located in Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park — before he begins greeting the general public on March 7, 2014.

It's a perfect opportunity to meet the First Avenger and a great way to get ready for the new movie Captain America: The Winter Soldier, opening in theaters April 4, 2014.

Plus, event participants will even receive a Captain America: The Winter Soldier mini-poster upon leaving the exhibit.

Online registration is required for this private Annual Passholder event which takes place March 1 - 6, 2014. Get all the details and sign up on the Disney site at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/news/captain-america-event-for-passholders/

True Love Week at Disneyland - A Look Back

Valentines Day is coming this Friday.

Last year, as Valentines Day approached, Disneyland celebrated with "True Love Week"!

Via this video from the Disney Parks people, let's take a look back at last year's True Love Fun!

Thirteen Magical Moments at Disney's California Adventure Park

This recently released video is another "look back" from the Disney Parks people, this time at some of the special moments in the development of Disney's California Adventure park.

Reviewing all of these special moments, we begin to realize what a big part of our lives has been involved with the Disneyland Resort!

How many of these special moments have YOU been a part of?

Disneyland and California Adventure Schedules February 10 - February 16, 2014

Monday, February 10, 2014
Disneyland: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm
California Adventure: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour 8:00 am to 9:00 am)
Annual Passports: All Passports are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, Sailing Ship Columbia, Splash Mountain, it's a small world, Blue Sky Cellar, and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mad T Party (California Adventure): Beginning at 6:00 pm
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 7:00 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 9:45 pm

Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Disneyland: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour and Magic Morning 9:00 am to 10:00 am)
California Adventure: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Annual Passports: All Annual Passports are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, Sailing Ship Columbia, it's a small world, Splash Mountain, Blue Sky Cellar, and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 7:00 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 8:15 pm

Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Disneyland: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
California Adventure: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour 9:00 am to 10:00 am)
Annual Passports: All Annual Passports are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, Sailing Ship Columbia, it's a small world, Splash Mountain, Blue Sky Cellar, and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 7:00 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 8:15 pm

Thursday, February 13, 2014
Disneyland: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour and Magic Morning 8:00 am to 9:00 am)
California Adventure: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Annual Passports: All Annual Passports are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, Sailing Ship Columbia, it's a small world, Splash Mountain, Blue Sky Cellar, and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 7:00 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 8:15 pm

Friday, February 14, 2014
Disneyland: 9:00 am to 11:00 pm
California Adventure: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour 8:00 am to 9:00 am)
Annual Passports: SoCal and SoCal Select Annual Passports are blocked; all others are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, it's a small world, Splash Mountain, Blue Sky Cellar, and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mad T Party (California Adventure): Beginning at 6:00 pm
Tomorrowland Terrace Presents Tomasina (Disneyland): Beginning at 7:00 pm
“Remember . . . Dreams Come True” Fireworks (Disneyland): 8:40 pm
Fantasmic! (Disneyland): 9:00 pm, 10:30 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 9:45 pm

Saturday, February 15, 2014
Disneyland: 9:00 am to 12:00 am (Extra Magic Hour and Magic Morning 8:00 am to 9:00 am)
California Adventure: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm
Annual Passports: Deluxe, SoCal and SoCal Select Annual Passports are blocked; all others are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, it's a small world, Splash Mountain, Blue Sky Cellar, and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mad T Party (California Adventure): Beginning at 6:00 pm
Tomorrowland Terrace Presents Tomasina (Disneyland): Beginning at 7:00 pm
The Royal Swing Big Band Ball Featuring The Tim Gill All-Stars (Disneyland): Beginning at 7:30 pm
“Remember . . . Dreams Come True” Fireworks (Disneyland): 8:40 pm
Fantasmic! (Disneyland): 9:00 pm, 10:30 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 9:45 pm

Sunday, February 16, 2014
Disneyland: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
California Adventure: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm (Extra Magic Hour 7:00 am to 8:00 am)
Annual Passports: Deluxe, SoCal, and SoCal Select Annual Passports are blocked; all others are valid
Closed for Refurbishments: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, it's a small world, Splash Mountain, Blue Sky Cellar, and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Mickey's Soundsational Parade (Disneyland): 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Pixar Play Parade (California Adventure): 5:15 pm
Mad T Party (California Adventure): Beginning at 6:00 pm
Tomorrowland Terrace Presents Tomasina (Disneyland): Beginning at 7:00 pm
“Remember . . . Dreams Come True” Fireworks (Disneyland): 8:40 pm
Fantasmic! (Disneyland): 9:00 pm, 10:30 pm
World of Color (California Adventure): 9:45 pm

All events and event times subject to change. For additional calendar information, please visit https://disneyland.disney.go.com/calendar/

Fantasmic!

Have you seen the Fantasmic! show at Disneyland? It's truly amazing!

Featuring fireworks, live actors, water effects, pyrotechnics, music, several boats, decorated rafts and projections onto large mist screens featuring reworked Disney animation, Fantasmic! has been presented at Disneyland since 1992! It is currently presented on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at Disneyland!

Join Mickey as we journey through his imagination to see all the wonders of his dreams and scary nightmares! This video recording of the complete Fantasmic! show was made by LMG Vids!

Toy Story Midway Mania - A Look Back

Toy Story Midway Mania is one of our favorite rides at Disney's Calfornia Adventure park. Your car lurches from game to game, each with totally different types of targets, and meanwhile you're firing your cannon wildly trying to rack up as many points as you can using a variety of types of missiles!

The games that you encounter in Midway Mania are:

• Pie Throw Practice Booth (pie toss target practice game [no points])
• Hamm & Eggs (egg throw game)
• Rex and Trixie's Dino Darts (dart throw game)
• Green Army Men Shoot Camp (baseball throw / plate breaking game)
• Buzz Lightyear's Flying Tossers (ring toss game)
• Woody's Rootin' Tootin' Shootin' Gallery (suction cup shooting game)

Toy Story Midway Mania opened at California Adventure on June 17, 2008. This 2013 video is a look back at Disney's video podcast, originally produced in 2008.

Goofy Goes On Vacation At Disneyland

This video is such a treat! It was originally uploaded in 2012 but I just discovered it for myself.

It's kind of a throwback to some of the original Goofy cartoons.

It shows Goofy taking a vacation at the Disneyland Resort. He has a fun time - in his inimitable Goofy style! Enjoy!

The Plaza Inn Restaurant at Disneyland

The Plaza Inn opened with Disneyland park on July 17, 1955, and has been a popular dining destination ever since.

We enjoy going there with our Meetup group for the yummy food and because it's one of the few restaurants that has seating sufficient for larger groups.

The Plaza Inn serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The breakfast is an all-you-can-eat buffet (currently $23.99 for adults and $11.99 for children) and is a character experience featuring Minnie and her friends. It's the only character breakfast experience offered at Disneyland.

Lunch and dinner feature the Plaza Inn's famous specialty Fried Chicken ($14.99), Pot Roast ($16.49), Penne Pasta ($13.49), and Cobb Salad ($11.99). All of the meals are big-sized and fill you up with deliciousness!

The Disney Parks team just put out a new video showing off the Plaza Inn's beautiful design and Walt Disney's hand in its original development. Enjoy!

Movie Screenings and Sing-Alongs Under the Stars at Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree!

Every week in February, at the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree, Disneyland will be screening some of Disney's best-loved movies - Beauty and the Beast, the Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and the Lion King - and providing popcorn, hot chocolate, and a few surprises!

This event is for Annual Passholders only, and require that people get wristbands prior to the event. All of the details are listed at this page: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/news/disney-films-sing-along-for-passholders/

The Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree is a large entertainment area located near the Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue.

Here's a video that was released back when the Jamboree area was first opened that shows what it looks like.

Lunar New Year Celebration with Mulan and Mushu

Here's a bit of the video we shot today at the Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney's California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort. The festivities ushering in the Year of the Horse ran from Friday, January 31, to today, Sunday, February 2. This video shows the official procession of Mulan and Mushu. These Year of the Horse festivities even included a real horse, borrowed from Disneyland for the occasion!

Fun Wheel Challenge at Disney's California Adventure

Have you taken the Fun Wheel Challenge at Disney's California Adventure?

Each night, before "World of Color," guests can log on to play the Fun Wheel Challenge on their mobile devices. Competing against other park guests to match the color patterns, the winner gets to control the lights on Mickey's Fun Wheel!

Check out the video!

More info on how to play here: Fun Wheel Challenge