Artist rendition of the new Entry Plaza at Disney’s California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. Coming in 2011.
New Cars Land at Disney’s California Adventure Coming in 2011
Look for SoCal Magazine’s special edition on the new Disney’s California Adventure coming out April 3. This special issue will cover what’s on schedule to open this summer as well as next year. The 1.3 billion expansion is the largest since its opening and will add many new and exciting attractions.
Here’s an exert from the issue on the new Cars Land. Cars Land is themed after Disney® Pixar® smash hit animated movie – CARS…
Car enthusiasts will be thrilled with California Adventure’s final piece of its major expansion – the 12-acre addition of Cars Land, which recreates the town of Radiator Springs as inspired by the hit Disney® Pixar® film “Cars.” Cars Land will feature three family attractions, Radiator Springs Racers, Luigi’s Flying Tires and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree. Radiator Springs Racers will be one of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park. This major E-ticket attraction will place guests in the middle of a twisting, turning, high-speed adventure.
NEW ENTERTAINMENT AND SPECIAL DEALS OFFER SUMMER VALUE
With free admission to a theme park on your birthday throughout 2009 and special travel offers for Disneyland Resort, its one of the best times ever to visit the resort, value-minded vacationers have plenty to celebrate with new games at Paradise Pier, new adventures and entertainment at both Disneyland and Disneys California Adventure parks, and a special travel offer that will add two free nights to your three-night stay. More information on the summer vacation packages is at www.disneyland.com.
Captain EO Returns to Disneyland
“Captain EO,” the classic musical spectacular that thrilled Disneyland park guests from 1986-1997, is now open at Disneyland. The attraction’s return to Tomorrowland provides new audiences the opportunity to experience the original 3D production for the very first time, as well as a nostalgic look back for longtime fans wanting to see “The King of Pop” in a rare performance created for the big-screen.
Disney’s Electrical Parade is a Disney Summer Favorite
GLOWING TO DISNEY’S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE™ PARK – Disney’s Electrical Parade, a version of the popular after-dark parade that appeared in Disneyland® park from 1972 to 1996 now delights guests nightly during the summer at Disney’s California Adventure.
Incredible Video Testing Flame Shooters for The World of Color at Disney’s California Adventure
Source: Disney Blog.
Summer Nightastic Awaits at The Disneyland Resort
This summer elephants really do fly at the Disneyland Resort! In this podcast we give you a front row seat to experience all thats new for Summer Nightastic! Dumbo takes flight over Sleeping Beauty Castle in Magical, the new fireworks spectacular that explodes in a celebration of classic Disney characters. Also in Disneyland, a longtime summer tradition continues as Fantasmic! returns with state-of-the-art video projections and many surprises. And at Disneys California Adventure, Disneys Electrical Parade is brighter than ever as Tinker Bell leads the way in a brand new float and much more pixie light power. Now, its time to enjoy Summer Nightastic!
Star Tours II coming to Disneyland in 2011
Jay Rasulo (Chairman, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts) and Imperial Storm Troopers unveil the coming of Star Tours II to Disneyland in 2011, along with other future plans for Disney Parks & destinations, at D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA.
Disney’s World of Color Coming in Spring 2010
Elaborate preparation is underway for “World of Color,” the spectacular nighttime water show that will astound guests with its magnitude and creativity when it debuts in 2010 as the next major milestone in the expansion of Disney’s California Adventure park. Surpassing all Disney water productions, “World of Color” will bring Disney animation to life with powerful fountains that become stars of the show as they create the world’s largest projected water screen.
Celebrating Spring at the Disneyland Resort!
Spring has sprung and it’s time to celebrate at the Disneyland Resort. There’s a new parade in town, “Celebrate! A Street Party.” Jump into the action with nearly 100 performers dancing from ‘it’s a small world” down Main Street U.S.A. In Frontierland, catch up with Woody, Jessie and Bullseye while eatin’ some chicken, ribs and beans at the all-new Celebration Roundup and Barbeque. And in Fantasyland, girls and boys are being transformed into royalty at the new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. For some hands-on fun, head over to Disney’s California Adventure and give “Games of the Boardwalk” your best shot. And don’t miss the 4th Annual Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival – the cork pops April 24. There’s much to celebrate in this podcast . . . and the party starts right now!