Tag: Disneyland Diamond Anniversary

Happy 60th Birthday, Disneyland!

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
The Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration is the inspiration for a two-hour television event, "The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60," on February 21 on the ABC Television Network. Hosted by Dancing with the Stars' Derek Hough, the broadcast will originate from Hollywood and at some of the most iconic locations throughout the Disneyland Resort, including Sleeping Beauty Castle, Main Street, U.S.A., and Cars Land. Among the special appearances during the show will be Sir Elton John, who will perform in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland park, singing the Oscar-nominated song "Circle of Life," from Disney's "The Lion King," and his new song "Wonderful Crazy Night."
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Disneyland to launch its own Dreamers & Doers recognition program for high school students

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Disneyland may be the original Disney theme park, but Walt Disney World was the first park to celebrate students who have made a difference in their communities. The Orlando resort has honored Disney Dreamers & Doers for more than 30 years. Now, Disneyland has announced it, too, will begin highlighting outstanding students with awards of … Continue reading "Disneyland to launch its own Dreamers & Doers recognition program for high school students"
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Disneyland’s Paint the Night Parade A HUGE SUCCESS

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Paint the Night dining packages start at Disneyland on January 11, 2016. Dining options include a three-course meal at Blue Bayou or a Grab and Go meal (choice of three entrees) from Aladdin's Oasis. Blue Bayou diners will view the parade from Main Street; viewing for Aladdin's Oasis package holders will be near "it's a small world." Booking has not yet openedPaint the Night dining packages start at Disneyland on January 11, 2016. Dining options include a three-course meal at Blue Bayou or a Grab and Go meal (choice of three entrees) from Aladdin's Oasis. Blue Bayou diners will view the parade from Main Street; viewing for Aladdin's Oasis package holders will be near "it's a small world." Booking has not yet opened.
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Disneyland Diamond Anniversary Preview – Part 1

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Disneyland's Diamond Anniversary Celebration begins in a little over a month, and preparations are well under way. I attended a Media Preview on April 14, where we got a sneak peek at some of the merchandise and food items that will be available, as well as some additional information on the new entertainment offerings - and of course a few surprises!
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Disneyland Diamond Anniversary – Additional Details

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
As I mentioned in my previous blog, I think this anniversary is all about silicon and not diamonds. :-) Which I think is terrific, since I'm a geek at heart, and I love that Disney uses the latest technology, and develops their own cutting edge technology, to create magic. What's the saying? "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." (Arthur C. Clarke) Not to diminish magic, but technology has always been an integral part of many of Disney's "magical" experiences. But at the heart of all of that technology is endless imagination, and what's more magical than that?
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Disneyland’s Diamond Anniversary Announcement

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Laura Gilbreath reports on the event: On Wednesday, January 28, Tom Staggs, Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, accompanied by Steve Davison, VP for Parades and Spectaculars, announced some of the plans for Disneyland's upcoming 60th anniversary Diamond Celebration this summer. This has been long anticipated, and ended months of speculation and rumor.
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