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.

Innovative Entertainment Technology Drives ‘World of Color’ — the Next Milestone in Expansion of Disney’s California Adventure

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ANAHEIM, Calif., July 16, 2009 – Elaborate preparation is underway for “World of Color,” the spectacular nighttime water show that will astound guests with its magnitude and creativity when it debuts in spring 2010 as the next major milestone in the expansion of Disney’s California Adventure park. Surpassing all Disney water productions, “World of Color” … Continue reading "Innovative Entertainment Technology Drives ‘World of Color’ — the Next Milestone in Expansion of Disney’s California Adventure"
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Disneyland – Virtual Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough

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The Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough at Disneyland, which opened late last year, requires guests to climb stairs and navigate some rather twisty, narrow passageways. (“A twisty maze of passages, all alike” for those of you who remember Adventure!) But it’s a problem for those with limited mobility. Disney offers a virtual experience for those who … Continue reading "Disneyland – Virtual Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough"
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River Belle Terrace – Frontierland Disneyland

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When River Belle Terrace reopened after a fairly lengthy refurbishment in December 2007, it opened with a new menu, featuring sandwiches and salads rather than fried chicken and ribs. Though Lee and I have eaten breakfast here several times since then (love those Mickey Mouse pancakes!), we hadn’t tried the regular menu until recently. The … Continue reading "River Belle Terrace – Frontierland Disneyland"
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Pixie Hollow Enchantment

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One of the parts of Disneyland’s Summer Nightastic! event is the new Pixie Hollow Enchantment. This is a short light and water show that takes place in the queue area for Pixie Hollow in the evenings after the Meet-and-Greet area closes. The show is a couple of minutes, and occurs about every 15 minutes from … Continue reading "Pixie Hollow Enchantment"
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Lights, Camera, Action! It’s Studio Disney 365

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Disneyland Resort Opens New Immersive Makeover Experience Exclusively at Downtown Disney District Photo ©Scott Brinegar/Disneyland ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 26, 2009) – A stylish and unique makeover experience premiers at the Disneyland Resort with the debut of Studio Disney 365. Opening June 26 in the Downtown Disney District, the dazzling new makeover boutique is a one-of-a-kind … Continue reading "Lights, Camera, Action! It’s Studio Disney 365"
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Fantasmic! Dessert Package

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As I’m sure most of you know, seeing Fantasmic! at Disneyland can involve a whole lot of waiting if you want to get a good viewing location. People start staking out spots along the Rivers of America as much as 4-5 hours in advance – and even then they are sitting on the ground and … Continue reading "Fantasmic! Dessert Package"
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Disneyland Resort Announces Significant Renovation of Disneyland Hotel

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Landmark Disneyland Hotel to Undergo Significant Renovation Historic hotel to feature considerable changes to guest rooms, exterior ANAHEIM, CALIF. June 16, 2009 – Beginning in August 2009, Southern California’s landmark Disneyland Hotel will start a significant renovation project that will include major improvements to its guest rooms and considerable changes to the exterior of the … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort Announces Significant Renovation of Disneyland Hotel"
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‘Fantasmic!’ Returns to Disneyland This Summer

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‘Fantasmic!’ Returns to Disneyland This Summer With Awesome New Creatures and Brighter Images ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 12, 2009) – More powerful projection technology and some awe-inspiring new creatures – including 37-foot-long eels Flotsam and Jetsam – make “Fantasmic!” an exciting part of Summer Nightastic! at Disneyland. The long-running nighttime special-effects spectacular, presented on the Rivers … Continue reading "‘Fantasmic!’ Returns to Disneyland This Summer"
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Summer Nightastic! Debuts at Disneyland

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The official first night of Summer Nightastic! was last night (Friday), and Lee and I made our way up to Anaheim yesterday afternoon to experience as much of it as we could. As most of you have probably heard, the highly anticipated premiere of the new 3-D dragon in Fantasmic! has been delayed until later … Continue reading "Summer Nightastic! Debuts at Disneyland"
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Summer Nightastic! Rocks at Disneyland with the Sizzling, New Outdoor TLT Dance Club

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Photo © Disney ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 12, 2009) – This summer guests at the Disneyland Resort will celebrate life’s milestones in a huge party under the stars, Summer Nightastic!, and Disneyland will rock like never before at the new, exciting TLT Dance Club in Tomorrowland. WHAT: Tweens, teens and families will be drawn to the … Continue reading "Summer Nightastic! Rocks at Disneyland with the Sizzling, New Outdoor TLT Dance Club"
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