Brett from the
Disneyland® Resort visited our office today to fill us in on the MANY changes that will be taking place at The Happiest Place on Earth in the near future. Here are some the exciting happenings and future plans now taking shape at the
Disneyland® Resort:
Disneyland® Park is set to celebrate another year with new attractions and the return of perennial favorites.
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Celebrate! A Street Party! will keep you dancing down the streets in 2010. This popular interactive parade made its debut last year, and will keep the party going for Disneyland® Resort guests celebrating special occasions of all kinds as Disneyland® again asks, “What will YOU celebrate?”
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Princess Tiana Meet and Greet: Young princesses in waiting can now meet the newest member of Disney’s royal line-up—Princess Tiana from The Princess and the Frog. This not-to-miss royal engagement is perfectly situated “Down in New Orleans” Square.
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Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln: Step back in time and meet one of the most influential figures in American history as Abraham Lincoln takes the stage to present a moving version of Civil War history. This beloved attraction made its return in December after a nearly five year absence.
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Captain EO: Break out your 3-D glasses and prepare for the return of Captain EO! Debuting this past Tuesday, after thirteen years in the Disney vault, this futuristic Michael Jackson classic is sure to delight nostalgic fans and create a new generation of enthusiasts.
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Fantasmic: May 28 marks the return of Fantasmic after a brief hiatus, and the new full-bodied 40 foot fire breathing dragon will again ignite the night sky as Mickey uses the powers of imagination to defeat evil and create an unforgettable nighttime spectacular.
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Star Tours II: Late this summer or early fall, Star Tours will be closing to make way for Star Tours II, a brand-new intergalactic adventure in 3D! This highly anticipated attraction is set to open in 2011 and will feature new thrill including a heart pounding pod-racing sequence.
Disney’s California Adventure® Park's $1.4 billion expansion and renovation will bring these exciting additions to life over the course of the next two years:
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Silly Symphony Swings: Replacing The Orange Stinger, The Silly Symphony Swings will herald back to the Golden Age of Disney cartoons as Mickey Mouse conducts a swingin’ orchestra as guests glide through the air. (Set to open late April 2010)
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World of Color: Be among the first to experience this stunning kaleidoscope of breathtaking visual and audio effects opening this spring. The world’s largest water screen, 1,200 water fountains, 30 HD projectors, and countless other technological wonders will fill an area longer than a football field as your favorite Disney stories are presented as they’ve never been seen before.
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Toy Story: The Musical: There’s plenty of “Buzz” about this musical production, featuring Woody, Buzz, and the rest of their playroom pals. This musical revue will open in early 2011 and will be taking the place of Disney’s Aladdin - A Musical at the Hyperion Theater.
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Little Mermaid Undersea Adventure: In 2011, get ready to dive into fun and meet Ariel and her friends” Under the Sea” on this all new ride! Bubbling over with beloved characters and songs, this nautical adventure through Ariel’s world has Little Mermaid can’t arrive soon enough!
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Cars Land: Gear up for non-stop excitement as Cars Land prepares to open in 2012. A completely new area of the park modeled after Radiator Springs will, fittingly, be built over an old parking lot. All new attractions including Luigi’s Flying Tires, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree, and the highly anticipated new E-ticket ride, Radiator Springs Racers.
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Buena Vista Street: Walk in Walt Disney’s footsteps down historic Los Angeles as the entrance to
Disney’s California Adventure Park® is transformed into a bustling 1920s Hollywood street, complete with Red Car Trolleys and Carthay Circle Theater where Snow White and the Seven Dwarves premiered.
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