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First Look: ‘Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular’, Coming to Disneyland Park April 13 with Pixar Fest

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Disneyland Resort released images of the upcoming "Together Forever - A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular," coming to Disneyland on April 13 as part of the Pixar Fest Celebration. The show will include projections on Sleeping Beauty Castle, the buildings on Main Street, the water screens of the Rivers of America, and the facade of "it's a small world." Both Buzz Lightyear and the house from "Up" will fly over Sleeping Beauty Castle.
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Honors Two Decades of Wild Encounters With 20th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Disney's Animal Kingdom marked its 20th anniversary on Earth Day, April 22, by launching an expanded Party for the Planet celebration that will run through May 5. To commemorate the milestone year, the 500-acre adventure park is offering animal encounters, family-friendly activities, specialty desserts and more. In addition, the new show UP! A Great Bird Adventure, featuring characters from the Disney-Pixar film UP, debuted on April 22.
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New Pocahontas Meet and Greet Location at Animal Kingdom

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Animal Kingdom is the only place you will find a meet and greet with Pocahontas! The Disney Parks Blog announced today that she can be found in a new location, at the Discovery Island Character Landing. In addition to Pocahontas, Animal Kingdom is the only place you’ll find Dug and Russell from Up and … … Continue reading "New Pocahontas Meet and Greet Location at Animal Kingdom"
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Animal Kingdom Walk Around

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Friday I found myself in Animal Kingdom on a hot, but crystal clear blue sky day. I looked in the first viewing area and the Black Swan was out! Hadn’t seen this swan in a while. Then over to Russell and Dug. I wanted to see if they’d give me the “dish” on the new … Continue reading "Animal Kingdom Walk Around"
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Disney California Adventure Updates – Part 3

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
There’s a couple of new shows at Disney California Adventure. At the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail they are giving guests the opportunity to become Senior Wilderness Explorers, like Russell from the Disney/Pixar movie UP. At the entrance, cast members are giving out a pamphlet which describe the tasks that must be completed to earn the … Continue reading "Disney California Adventure Updates – Part 3"
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Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun Parade Debuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The new Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun parade, the successor to Block Party Bash, debuted today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It follows the same parade route as Block Party Bash did. The Cast Members seemed excited that this parade was starting. I had several tell me to be sure to check it out this afternoon. … Continue reading "Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun Parade Debuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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UP, UP AND AWAY!

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
UP, UP AND AWAY!: Characters from the new Disney-Pixar animated comedy “UP” made a surprise visit May 14, 2009 to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The three stars — (L-R): Russell, an 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer; Carl Fredricksen, a 78-year-old balloon salesman; and Dug, a dog — pose in front of the Sorcerer Hat. Beginning May 15, the … Continue reading "UP, UP AND AWAY!"
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