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Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Reaches Capacity Fourth Consecutive Year

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Photo © The Walt Disney Company Weekend Celebrates Health, Fitness and Family Fun ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 24, 2009) – A full field of more than 18,000 participants is gearing up for the fourth annual Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Sept. 4-6. The weekend features activities for the whole family, including a Health & Fitness Expo, Mickey’s … Continue reading "Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Reaches Capacity Fourth Consecutive Year"
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Haunted Mansion Celebrates 40 Years of Happy Haunts!

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Its been 40 years since the Grim Grinning Ghosts first opened their doors and invited guests into the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. Take a look back to the beginning with Walt and the Imagineers who created the beloved attraction. From stretching rooms to hitch hiking ghosts the 999 Happy Haunts never disappoint and always invite … Continue reading "Haunted Mansion Celebrates 40 Years of Happy Haunts!"
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New Vacation Package Offers Fall Savings at Disneyland Resort, With ‘Halloween Time’ Entertainment

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Stay and play in the heart of the magic and save $400 ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2009) – Value-minded vacationers have plenty to celebrate this fall with a special travel offer: savings of $400* at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California. From Aug. 12 through Dec. 19, 2009, guests will save $400 when they book … Continue reading "New Vacation Package Offers Fall Savings at Disneyland Resort, With ‘Halloween Time’ Entertainment"
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Disney’s newest Princess Tiana theme park character makes first public appearance

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
(AUG. 6, 2009): Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose (left), who provides the voice of Disney’s newest princess, Tiana, in the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated feature film “The Princess and the Frog,” poses with the new Princess Tiana character (right) as she will soon appear at Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World … Continue reading "Disney’s newest Princess Tiana theme park character makes first public appearance"
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Splash Mountain Celebrates 20 Years of Waterbourne Plunges and ‘Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah’ Fun

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
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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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Disney’s California Adventure

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
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

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
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

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
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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Innovative Entertainment Technology Drives ‘World of Color’ — the Next Milestone in Expansion of Disney’s California Adventure

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
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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