Staggs Says Avatar Land Is Still On

During the Grand Opening Press Event for Walt Disney World’s New Fantasyland, Parks and Resort Chairman Tom Staggs confirmed that another one of the WDW projects is still on track – that being the Avatar Land to be built in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. News on the “Avatar” land front has

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Disney Soon to Reveal NextGen Details

Disney’s secrecy about the “Next Generation Experience” has been going on for several years as they protect their technology, future plans and reputation. But, all that is about to come to an end says Walt Disney co. executives that are announcing plans to reveal more concrete details early next year.

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Jason Bateman and Daughter Francesca Visit Cars Land

“Arrested Development” star Jason Bateman visited Cars Land recently with his daughter, Francesca. Jason and his family are regular visitors to the Disneyland Resort – you may remember that they stopped by for a visit this March. This time, they were here to celebrate Francesca’s sixth birthday. They wanted “to

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Disneyland Resort to Feature Cars Land-Inspired Float in the 124th Rose Parade

Disney is bringing the excitement of the newly expanded Disney California Adventure park to Pasadena, Calif., with a Cars Land-inspired float in the 124th Rose Parade on January 1, 2013! This year’s parade theme is “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” – which is perfect for a story like “Cars,” in

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Get in Line for LeFou’s Brew…Soon to Be a Hit at Gaston’s Tavern

Disney is announcing a new signature beverage to be served at Gaston’s Tavern when the new Fantasyland expansion opens in a few months. LeFou’s Brew is a no-sugar added frozen apple juice with a pinch of toasted marshmallows, all this goodness topped off with all-natural passion fruit-mango foam. The brew

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Jimmy Grabow Wins Disneyland Half Marathon, Sets New Mark

Jimmy Grabow, from the appropriately named Running Springs, Calif., won the Disneyland Half Marathon in record fashion, finishing in 1:05:29. Grabow’s time was nearly two minutes faster than the previous mark, set by Paul Ngeny (1:07:24) in 2011. Cindy Lynch, of Cardiff, Calif., captured the women’s title at Disneyland, finishing

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Cars Take Flight Best Impression Contest

Disney wants you to show them your “KA-CHOW” and upload your best impression to win  the grand prize of a vacation to Disneyland to see the new Cars Land for yourself and maybe a chance to meet Lightning McQueen while your there!  Enter Disney’s Cars Take Flight Best Impression Contest

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Disney twenty-three Magazine Fall Issue

From the high-octane thrills of Cars Land to the immersive beauty of Buena Vista Street, the fall issue of Disney twenty-three, the flagship magazine of D23: The OfficialDisney Fan Club, offers a complete insider’s guide to the spectacular expansion of Disney California Adventure. Available nationwide on Aug. 14, the fall

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Happy Anniversary Disneyland – Fun Facts, Dedication Ceremony, and More!

When Walt Disney opened Disneyland, the original Disney theme park, on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” He famously observed: “Disneyland will never be completed…as long as there is imagination left in the world.” Since 1955,

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Disney California Adventure’s Grand Reopening Nothing Short of Magical

I was lucky enough to be invited to attend California Adventure’s grand reopening this past weekend. If you’re planning a visit sometime in the future, you’re definitely in for a treat. Hundreds of people filled up the esplanade area, lined up to get into DCA for a chance to see

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Disney California Adventure Park Reopens with New Fun and Attractions

In a colorful grand reopening ceremony hosted by Bob Iger, chairman and chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, along with his pal Mickey Mouse, Disney California Adventure Park welcomed guests Friday to the premieres of two highly anticipated themed lands, Cars Land and Buena Vista Street, home to

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For Your Information: Guests Planning to Visit Disney California Adventure Park When it Opens Today

If you are planning to join us at Disney California Adventure park when it reopens on Friday, June 15, please remember the following: Disney California Adventure park opens at 9 a.m. on June 15; Disneyland park opens at 8 a.m. on June 15. The early arrival queue will open to

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Photos from Cars Land Grand Opening

Our good friend Steve got an invite to the Grand Opening of Cars Land in Disney’s California Adventure. Special thanks to Steve at Pixie Vacations for sharing these pictures with us!   Related articles Press Badge from Cars Land Grand Opening! (pics.chipandco.com) Grand Opening Today: Cars Land at Disney California

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