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Disney California Adventure Part Three of Six

Posted on by Jack Spence
Last week I began a detailed article about Disney California Adventure (DCA). In it, I discussed the changes that have occurred to Sunshine Plaza and Hollywood Pictures Backlot and their transformation into Buena Vista Street and Hollywood Land respectively. Today I’m going to continue my tour of DCA and further this story of how this … Continue reading "Disney California Adventure Part Three of Six"
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Disney California Adventure Part Two of Six

Posted on by Jack Spence
Yesterday I discussed how Sunshine Plaza was converted into Buena Vista Street. I talked about how this uninspiring area was transformed into a remarkable thoroughfare full of details and references to Walt. Today I’m going to be discussing another land at Disney California Adventure (DCA). When DCA first opened, the “tinsel town” section of the … Continue reading "Disney California Adventure Part Two of Six"
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Disney California Adventure Part One of Six

Posted on by Jack Spence
Last week I discussed the history of Disney California Adventure (DCA). I told you how this park came into existence and was panned by the critics and the general public. I also recounted how CEO Bob Iger committed $1.1 billion to the park and transformed it from an embarrassment to a success story. Today I … Continue reading "Disney California Adventure Part One of Six"
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The History of Disney California Adventure

Posted on by Jack Spence
Last week I wrote a piece trying to persuade those of you who have never visited the Disneyland Resort to give it a try rather than continually visiting Walt Disney World year after year. In that piece, I pretty much omitted discussing Disney California Adventure (DCA) as there is so much new in this park … Continue reading "The History of Disney California Adventure"
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More Hidden Mickeys at Disneyland Resort

Posted on by Steve Barrett
The next time you visit the Disneyland Resort in California, be sure to check out these Hidden Mickeys: Tom Sawyer Island in Frontierland has an elaborate “Pirate’s Lair” play area. Walk to the heaps of coins and look for three coins that form a classic (three-circle) Hidden Mickey. They’re peeking out from under a wood … Continue reading "More Hidden Mickeys at Disneyland Resort"
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Disneyland Resort Photo Update – Disney California Adventure Christmas

Posted on by Jason Dz
Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trips to the parks on Friday, November 9, 2012 and Monday November 12, 2012. The Christmas season officially kicked off Monday November 12th this year but most of the decorations were up and much of the entertainment started Friday. In this part we take … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort Photo Update – Disney California Adventure Christmas"
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Disneyland Resort Photo Update – 10/26/12

Posted on by Jason Dz
Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Friday, October 26, 2012. I walked to Downtown Disney to start my afternoon. The ice skating rink opened at Downtown Disney last week. There were only a couple of skaters out this afternoon. It was a little weird to … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort Photo Update – 10/26/12"
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Disneyland Resort Photo Update – 10/14/12

Posted on by Jason Dz
Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Sunday, October 14, 2012. After the CHOC walk I stayed at the resort to do a normal Disneyland Update… so on with that now. First stop Earl of Sandwich which has some visible progress. There were workers out painting … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort Photo Update – 10/14/12"
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Celebrate the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort

Posted on by AllEars
Celebrate the Holiday at the Happiest Place on Earth November 12, 2012, through January 6, 2013. Here’s a look at what’s in store this year! At Disney California Adventure park: Buena Vista Street will be decked out in vintage-style ornaments and décor. In Cars Land, each address along Route 66 – Flo’s V8 Café, Fillmore’s … Continue reading "Celebrate the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort"
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