Tag: Special Events

Cast Members to Perform Benefit Concerts for Performing Arts Center

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., July 18, 2011 – Hoping to hit a high note for charity’s sake, the Encore! Cast Choir and Orchestra – a volunteer ensemble of nearly 300 talented Walt Disney World Resort cast members – is currently in rehearsals for concerts to benefit the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets … Continue reading "Cast Members to Perform Benefit Concerts for Performing Arts Center"
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Happy Independence Day!

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
Fourth of July came a trifle early to the Disneyland Resort this year, as both the holiday firework show at Disneyland and the patriotic pre-show at World of Color played from July first through the fourth. I stopped by and battled the crowds to take a look at them. Unfortunately, my video of the World … Continue reading "Happy Independence Day!"
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Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides Sneak Peek

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
From now until May 30, Disneyland is offering a special “sneak peek” experience for the new Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides movie on selected nights. Lee and I had the opportunity to see what this was all about last Saturday. The “experience” takes place at night at the Festival Arena behind Big … Continue reading "Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides Sneak Peek"
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Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirate’s Life for Me…

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
In preparation for the upcoming premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides, Disneyland is offering a new pirate experience in the Festival Arena at Disneyland. The area has been transformed to resemble Blackbeard’s ship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge. On Friday-Sunday nights from March 25 – May 29, plus Monday, May 30, and … Continue reading "Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirate’s Life for Me…"
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Epcot Flower & Garden Festival – 2011

Posted on by Steve Barrett
Every year, I look forward to checking out the Epcot Spring and Fall Festivals. Disney works to add new experiences for us and enhance the ones we know and love. For example, the butterfly-net area in Future World is larger and more intricate this year. As I wandered past Innoventions Plaza in Future World, I … Continue reading "Epcot Flower & Garden Festival – 2011"
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March Disneyland Trip Report – Part 1

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
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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Mardi Gras, Disneyland Style

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
For the last couple months, Disneyland has made a bid to enliven the traditionally low-traffic winter months by putting on Family Fun Weekends. Having gone through weekends with themes as diverse as “Kickin’ Country” and “Lunar New Year,” we find ourselves at the tail end of the event with three weekends devoted to Mardi Gras. … Continue reading "Mardi Gras, Disneyland Style"
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The Holidays at Disneyland – 2010

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” Or so the song goes – and I have to say that it really is a wonderful time of the year at Disneyland! The 2010 holiday season started at Disneyland on Friday, November 12 and runs through January 2, 2011. The weather wasn’t very “holiday” like, being … Continue reading "The Holidays at Disneyland – 2010"
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Disneyland New and Upcoming Events

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
First the bad news…as announced November 3 on the Disney Parks Blog, there will be no Disney’s California Food and Wine Festival in 2011 or 2012. The wording was such that some speculated that it just wouldn’t be at DCA, but AllEars has verified with a Disney representative that there will be NO Festival. I’m … Continue reading "Disneyland New and Upcoming Events"
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Mickey’s Halloween Party 2010

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
This year the Disneyland Resort’s Halloween party has moved from Disney California Adventure over to Disneyland Park. And it has a new name: Mickey’s Halloween Party. While the name location and different, most aspects of the party remain the same as what we’ve experienced in previous years, with some exceptions that I will talk about … Continue reading "Mickey’s Halloween Party 2010"
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