Over the past few weeks, we’ve been making the most of our Disneyland annual passes before the summer season is in full swing. The resort is always bustling with newness and innovation, while still retaining it’s history…it’s familiarity.
A few weeks ago, I attended the resorts media briefing and got a glimpse of what’s to come.
World of Color is drawing audiences from all over the world (I actually spoke to a girl from Australia on holiday one of the days we were visiting) with it’s powerful fountains, larger-than-life projections, lasers, fire, music, and special effects. (Year-round)
The Disneyland resort’s summer line-up includes Fantasmic! with its new dragon, Magical fireworks starring Tinker Bell and Dumbo (we’ve seen this every night for the past month), Tomorrowland Terrace TLT Dance Club, and Pixie Hollow Enchantment. (Now through August 29, 2010) In the fall, Rapunzel (who will star in the upcoming animated feature Tangled) will greet guests in Fantasyland.
Disney California Adventure Park is all aglow with the colorful, exciting entertainment of Glow Fest. (Now through August 22, 2010).
Looking ahead, Disney Cruise Line will move to Southern California (yes…I’m jumping up and down). The Disney Wonder will make regular sailings to Alaska from Vancouver and to the Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles. The most exciting news is that kids (under the age of 17) are free from January 23 to March 20, 2011 on seven-night cruises to the Mexican Riviera (must be accompanied by two full-fare paying guests).
2011 will also bring The Little Mermaid to Disney California Adventure Park with it’s immersive, under the sea experience called Ariel’s Undersea Adventure. And in 2012, Cars Land makes it’s debut. I saw the model for this at D23 and I can’t even imagine how incredible it’s going to be. The 12-acre expansion will include 3 new attractions.
I like to stay up-to-date with what’s happening with the park, so I’ll post updates as they come.
Just a glimpse at what a media briefing is like at the Disneyland Resort.
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Great post! I love Disneyland. We bought 4-day Park Hoppers that we have to use by August….I have to get there twice more before they expire!
HI Becca
The park is always so much fun…full of magic….new and nostalgic. Have fun!! And be sure to check out World of Color!!
I’m excited that the Disney Cruise Line is coming to Cali. Have you ever been on a Disney cruise? I’ve heard that they’re spectacular.
Stephanie…I’ve cruised but never with Disney….but one day we plan to….. : )
World of Color is the most amazing non-live action show that Disney has put in a park. I have seen it now four time, every time I meet someone new that has not seen it and they leave amazed. Viewing advice make sure you get there when the park opens and gets your fast pass .