Laura Gilbreath

Laura Gilbreath is a native of San Diego, CA. She has been making the trek up Interstate 5 to Disneyland since she was a small child and terrified of talking tikis and hitchhiking ghosts. She and her husband Lee enjoy trips to Disneyland and Walt Disney World, as well as sailings on the Disney Cruise Line.

Halloween Time 2017 at Disneyland

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If you’ve been reading my blog for a while then you know I’ve mentioned before that Halloween Time is just about my favorite time of year at the Disneyland Resort. There’s a lot going on, and I’ve already covered some of it in several blogs: “Haul-O-Ween” in Cars Land Halloween at Disney California Adventure Mickey’s … Continue reading "Halloween Time 2017 at Disneyland"
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2017 Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland

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Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland is a hard ticket event that takes place on selected nights in September and October during the Halloween Time celebration. Disneyland closes early to day guests, and only party guests are permitted to stay in the parks for the rest of the evening. There are many events that are exclusive … Continue reading "2017 Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland"
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Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend Celebrates 2nd Annual Event with Over 20,000 Runners

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Last weekend more than 20,000 runners participated in the events of the Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend. This year the 5K event took place on Friday night, with the new 10K race in the Saturday morning slot. The Bibbibi-Bobbidi-Boo Challenge medal was awarded to those who completed the 10K and the Disneyland Paris - Val'd-Europe Half Marathon. Next year's Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend is scheduled for September 20-23, 2018.
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Updates to the Disney Wonder

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AllEars.Net had the opportunity to visit the Disney Wonder while it was in port in San Diego. In September and October of last year the Wonder underwent a dry-dock period in Spain that made significant changes to the kid's spaces, the adult entertainment district and converted the Parrot Cay restaurant into Tiana's Place, in addition to replacing carpet, furniture and other general upkeep. Lee Zimmerman shares his observations during his first chance to see the re-imagined ship.
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Halloween Time 2017 at Disney California Adventure

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There’s lots of special Halloween treats at Disney California Adventure this Halloween season. I already wrote a blog about the new Haul-O-Ween celebration in Cars Land, but there’s other areas in the park that are also celebrating the season. A huge shadow of Oogie Boogie, the boogeyman from “Nightmare Before Christmas”, stands over the entrance … Continue reading "Halloween Time 2017 at Disney California Adventure"
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It’s Haul-O-Ween Time!

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The Disneyland Resort has been celebrating Halloween Time for a number of years. Enter John Lasseter, who wanted to bring a Halloween celebration to Cars Land. Radiator Springs became Radiator Screams, and "Haul-O-Ween" rolled off the production line. AllEars.Net's Laura Gilbreath recently had the chance to check it out.
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Legendary Disney Animator and Imagineer Francis Xavier ‘X’ Atencio Passes Away at Age 98

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Legendary Disney Animator and Imagineer Francis Xavier 'X' Atencio passed away on September 10 at age 98. He began his Disney career in 1938 as an animator, working on films such as Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Mary Poppins. In 1965 he moved to WED Enterprises, where he helped bring to life attractions such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion, including co-writing the iconic "Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)" and "Grim Grinning Ghosts." He continued to consult with Walt Disney Imagineering after his retirement in 1984, and was named a Disney Legend in 1996. AllEars.Net joins X's family and the entire Disney community in mourning his passing.
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