Disney’s California Adventure Construction Update

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Lee Zimmerman, Laura’s husband, is guest blogging this entry. — Since I was at the Disneyland Resort on Friday to cover the Star Tours Early Departure event, Laura asked if I would also take a pass around the resort to see if there was anything new to report on. Other than the new Star Tours … Continue reading "Disney’s California Adventure Construction Update"
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A Dozen Helpful Hints for the Disneyland Resort

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by Guest Blogger Art Gallego I have been visiting Disneyland for nearly 40 years. For the first time in my life, I became a Disneyland Annual Pass holder in March of 2010. By no means do I consider myself a Disney or Disneyland expert. I’ll admit that I know more than a lot of people … Continue reading "A Dozen Helpful Hints for the Disneyland Resort"
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April Disneyland Trip Report – Part 2

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Here’s part 2 of my trip to Disneyland earlier this week – this part covers Disney California Adventure, which is where most of the construction activity is taking place. DCA’s Entrance Plaza seems to be taking shape quickly – it looks more and more like Disney Hollywood Studios all the time. Big changes at the … Continue reading "April Disneyland Trip Report – Part 2"
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April Disneyland Trip Report – Part 1

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After I attended Tuesday’s press event on the new Tinker Bell 1/2 Marathon I wandered around Disneyland, DCA, the Disneyland Hotel and Downtown Disney for a while. There’s still lots of construction going on at the Disneyland Hotel – beginning with the remodel of the Magic Tower. The new restaurant complex behind the Never Land … Continue reading "April Disneyland Trip Report – Part 1"
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March Disneyland Trip Report – Part 2

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In Part 1 I showed you some of the things I saw on Friday at the hotels and Disneyland, and here I’ll talk about DCA. Work is continuing on the new entrance – some of the structure is visible now above the walls. The ElecTRONica stage stands in front of the construction walls at the … Continue reading "March Disneyland Trip Report – Part 2"
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March Disneyland Trip Report – Part 1

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I made a quick trip to the Disneyland Resort on Friday, March 4. This was one of the trips that I call a Menu Blitz, where I go all over the resort and collect/take pictures of menus, as well as photograph anything else that seems new or interesting. It was also my first trip with … Continue reading "March Disneyland Trip Report – Part 1"
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Enter to Win a Minnie Contest

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WE HAVE A WINNER, LUCKY NUMBER 31, EDWARD HAJA. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR MORE CONTESTS THIS YEAR. It’s game time. Put on your thinking caps and answer this perplexing question to win a surprise prize from me. Why did Minnie Mouse cross the road? Post your response by … Continue reading "Enter to Win a Minnie Contest"
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Happy 10th Birthday Disney California Adventure!

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011 is Disney California Adventure’s 10th birthday. You know, I’ve had a really hard time writing this blog entry – I can’t seem to figure out what I really want to say about the park. I think it’s pretty obvious that DCA started off as a big disappointment, but I think that … Continue reading "Happy 10th Birthday Disney California Adventure!"
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Disneyland – Disney California Adventure – Land of Construction Walls

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We visited Disneyland and Disney California Adventure last Saturday – it had been a while since I’d had a chance to tour in the parks, and I was very surprised at all the construction walls that were up in both parks! Imagineering is obviously working overtime in imagining new attractions for us. 🙂 And it’s … Continue reading "Disneyland – Disney California Adventure – Land of Construction Walls"
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DCA: Blue Sky Cellar Updated

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At the press event on Thursday night we got a sneak peek at the updated Blue Sky Cellar, which opened to the public on Friday. Outside of Blue Sky Cellar, on the patio that looks out towards Cars Land, is a new plaque, which gives you a future glimpse into Cars Land. Since Ariel’s Undersea … Continue reading "DCA: Blue Sky Cellar Updated"
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