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.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to Offer a Glimpse “Behind the Magic” at Disney’s D23 EXPO, Sept. 10-13

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Burbank, Calif., Aug. 3, 2009 – What will Disney’s theme parks and resorts look like in the future? Fans will learn the answer to that question and many more as they take a “behind-the-magic” tour of their favorite Disney destinations at the inaugural D23 EXPO, where the entire world of Disney will come together under … Continue reading "Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to Offer a Glimpse “Behind the Magic” at Disney’s D23 EXPO, Sept. 10-13"
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Cocina Cucamonga’s New Location and Menu

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The Cocina Cucamonga restaurant in DCA’s Pacific Wharf area moved to a new location in June, with a new menu. It occupies the space in the Pacific Wharf that used to be the Lucky Fortune Cookery, which has been closed for a number of years. (But a new version of the Lucky Fortune Cookery will … Continue reading "Cocina Cucamonga’s New Location and Menu"
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Blue Sky Cellar – Disney’s California Adventure

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Blue Sky Cellar, the preview center for DCA’s expansion, re-opened on July 16 with some updated exhibits. Most of the content on the Show Ideas and Concept Development is the same, but the bulletin board on Toy Story Midway Mania has been replaced with one showing concept art for two new dining areas: Lucky Fortune … Continue reading "Blue Sky Cellar – Disney’s California Adventure"
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Splash Mountain Celebrates 20 Years of Waterbourne Plunges and ‘Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah’ Fun

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July 17 Commemorates the Thrill Ride’s 20th Anniversary Photo © Disneyland/Paul Hiffmeyer ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 17, 2009) – The thrill of plummeting down a water chute, screaming and making a giant splash are just as exciting today as they were on July 17, 1989, when Splash Mountain opened in Critter Country at Disneyland park. Guests … Continue reading "Splash Mountain Celebrates 20 Years of Waterbourne Plunges and ‘Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah’ Fun"
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Recommendations for a First Time Disneyland Visitor

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AllEars® reader Nancy is a frequent visitor to Walt Disney World but will be making her first trip to Disneyland in September. She is interested in tips for first time visitors, especially any must do attractions or dining experiences. So what do you all think? If you have some ideas for Nancy, then please send … Continue reading "Recommendations for a First Time Disneyland Visitor"
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Happy Birthday, Disneyland!

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54 years young! This year we’ve already seen the opening of the updated “it’s a small world” attraction, the new Celebrate! A Street Party, the Celebration Round-up and BBQ dining experience, and the new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Over at DCA, the Food and Wine Festival returned for a 4th year, Cocina Cucamonga moved to a … Continue reading "Happy Birthday, Disneyland!"
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World of Color Lagoon Walkthrough

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On Thursday Disney held a media event on the DCA expansion, with a focus on the new Disney’s World of Color show, which will premiere next spring. I’ll have more detailed information in upcoming blog entries, but I wanted to talk a bit about the event and especially the lagoon walkthrough itself. The event began … Continue reading "World of Color Lagoon Walkthrough"
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Disney’s California Adventure

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Expansion Continues Though 2012, With ‘World of Color’ Opening in 2010 ANAHEIM, Calif. – Opened on Feb. 8, 2001, Disney’s California Adventure anchored a major expansion of Disneyland Resort. The expansion included Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Downtown Disney, a 300,000-square-foot shopping, dining and entertainment district. Building this expansive project took more than … Continue reading "Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Disney’s California Adventure"
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Blue Sky Cellar Unveils More Exciting New Magic Coming to Disney’s California Adventure Park

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Disney Imagineers reveal details of ‘World of Color,’ a nighttime water spectacular coming in spring 2010 ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 16, 2009) – Nestled in the Golden Vine Winery at Disney’s California Adventure, Blue Sky Cellar is a place where guests get a sneak preview of what’s new and what’s next during the expansion of the … Continue reading "Blue Sky Cellar Unveils More Exciting New Magic Coming to Disney’s California Adventure Park"
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New Web site explores park expansion: DisneysCaliforniaAdventure.com

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All-new Web Site Keeps Visitors Up to Date On Expansion at Disney’s California Adventure ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 16, 2009) – Fans of Disney’s California Adventure can explore coming attractions and exciting plans for the park during its expansion at a new, interactive Web site, starting July 16. The site, hosted at www.DisneysCaliforniaAdventure.com, will serve as … Continue reading "New Web site explores park expansion: DisneysCaliforniaAdventure.com"
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