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Thanksgiving.... AT Disneyland

2008-09-29T23:55:00Z

Our little family of three would really like to escape the typical extended family obligations this year.
We thoght it would be great to celebrate thanksgiving at the happiest place on earth instead.

Is there an 'on property' hotel or restaurant at Disneyland that offers traditional Thanksgiving dinner?
one would think so - but I'd love to hear ideas...

thx,
b

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Confessions of a Disneyland Jack Sparrow.

2008-06-12T17:58:01Z

Interesting little piece from Los Angeles Magazine -

http://www.lamag.com/featuredarticle.aspx?id=7016&source=rss

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Mr. Lincoln.

2008-05-24T04:39:06Z

Pardon me if this is a redundant thread, but -

What's the status of Mr. Lincoln these days?
Is it open all the time? Are there scads of people cramming the lobby and pressing their faces to the glass on the mock-up of Walt's office?

I haven't been since February of '06. And I didn't see Mr. Lincoln that trip because I was SO PISSED OFF about what they did to the attraction.
I hate the headphones, I hate the lame storyline about getting my hair cut and being a photographer and on and on. LAME.

I guess there's no market for American history? (I don't believe that one lick.)

And what ever became of the whispered (or not-so-whispered... been outta the Disneyland loop for awhile) plan to turn Critter Country into something more European in keeping with the Pooh theme? ("Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created AMERICA..." Anyone? Anyone?)

And how about The Enchanted Tiki Room? I heard they cut the show down to ten minutes or some such ridiculousness??

*sigh*
I'm going to go play in traffic now.

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Good, cheap places to stay?

2008-02-22T22:23:16Z

Ok, planning a trip down to Disney land and wanted to find some good recommendations for a cheap, safe, place for a couple to stay?

I've been looking on craigslist, etc and just wanted to find out if there are any recommendations out there.

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Disneyland with a 3.5 year old Princess.

2008-01-06T07:04:24Z

Hiya from NorCal,

Some time opened up from work, and
we're suddenly planning a trip to the Magic Kingdom during the week after Thanksgiving.

I know... peak holiday time to travel.. and at this point last minute to plan....

but the huzzleband & I really REALLY want to surprize our little 3.5yo grrrrl.
After all, our little grrrl will only be 3.5 years old once...
and she TOTALLY believes the magic.
AND- we simply *must* go and experience the christmas hoopla (esp Small World) together.
God, she loves it, and we just love seeing her love it too.

The subject of Disneyland with small children is a thread unto itself.

but lets begin with booking the accomodations.
I could really use a hand getting started here....

Last time stayed at the ParkVue,
it was OK I guess...
Not magical at all. Just a motel, close to the entrance.

We visited the park(s) for 2 days.
We left SoCal feeling like we could have spent a total of 3-4 days at Disneyland only.

Anyway,
This time, it would be nice to do it 'right'.

Some say that by staying at one of the resort hotels it would be more of an *immersed experience* -
Is that true or just... whatever? More expensive I expect, but is it "more" fun, esp for a family?

Thru obvious online sources for booking disney (Costco, AAA, Disneystore.com) it appears the Disneyland Hotel is booked up...
(choice #1 as its the less pricy of the three resort hotels, am I correct?)

Might there be other room brokers/ agents to contact and cut to the chase?
Do I just call the hotel direct?
Anyone got the hot tip?

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oh wise disney fanatic tribe,
Is there anyone out there willing to guide me????

Maximum thanks,
B.Nonymous

PS: Also.... what attractions/shows etc should NOT to be missed on our Disneyland trip (with said 3.5 year old grrrrl)????

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Billy Hill and the Hillbillies.

2007-12-09T07:55:33Z

Okay.
There a million fan sites out there for the Billys.

But what do you kids think?
Anyone out there have any backstage or frontstage stories about the glory that is this group?
Did you see them with the original line-up of Kirk Wall, the brothers Marshall and Dennis Fetchett??

Um. I looooooove these guys. First saw them in '97, I think ?? That was the first time.
I was immediately in love with Kirk Wall. Because I'm super creepy like that... I ran into him in the streets of New Orleans Sqare that first day and had my picture (long lost now, I think) taken with him. He asked if I was from 'around here' (there). I thought he was hitting on me. Ah, young love.

But really. What a show. I come from melodrama and everything's big and audiences are encouraged to participate and have a swell time along with all the cool kids onstage. That was Billy Hill for me. Wild. Fun. Well-written, even.

And the music !!
I have about four or so copies of their record (CD for you young things). It never ceased to amaze me that such a proficient group of musicians did something so silly. Why it surprised me is beyond me in retrospect.

But, man.
What a great gig. Lucky fellers, those guys.
I know the line-up is rather rotating these days... I'm not sure I'll ever make it to see my favorites.
Elvis Billy was played (the last time I saw them, in early '06) by the skinny cat that used to be in the Mayor's Show just out front of the G. Horseshoe.

He's good. But he's no Kirk Wall.

And just in case none of you has ever realised it -
Every fan letter is creepy. There's no way around it.
Trust me.

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This Date in History

2007-12-06T19:07:49Z

The mn who created Mickey Mouse and Disneyland was born

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WALT

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Weekend of October 5-7

2007-09-07T16:57:22Z

Anyone going?

I'll be there, wearing a red shirt! How about you?

-DJ

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Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures

2007-08-30T22:41:29Z

Disneyland

Riverbelle Terrace closed August 19 - December for remodel.
Casey Jr. Circus Train closed September 4 - October 5 for refurbishment.
Haunted Mansion closed September 4 - 20 to install the holiday overlay.
Alice in Wonderland closed October 8 - November 20.
"it's a small world" closed October 22 - November 8 to install the holiday overlay.

Disney's California Adventure

Midway Games closed for an unknown duration. The future of the games has been somewhat questionable due to the Toy Story Mania project, but some of the games remain open for now.
Toy Story Mania under construction. Opens 2008.
Golden Dreams closed September 11 - 20 to install the Halloween show.
Golden Dreams closed November 1 & 2 to remove the Halloween show.

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Disney Half Marathon will close Anaheim streets

2007-08-30T21:58:31Z

ANAHEIM – Runners, including some dressed as Disney characters, will clog streets around Disneyland and Angel Stadium as the eighth-largest half-marathon in the country returns Labor Day. In its second year, the Disneyland Half Marathon is expected to draw about 18,000 people, who will learn about fitness, join family events and run in the half-marathon race this weekend.

http://www.ocregister.com/news/disneyland-half-marathon-1835822-events-run

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Disney Stamps

2007-08-15T00:12:35Z

The fourth set in a series of Disney-inspired stamps will be released by the US Postal Service on Thursday, August 16, at 1 p.m. in the America Gardens Theatre in Epcot. The stamps will feature seven beloved Disney characters: Dumbo and Timothy Mouse, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell, Mickey Mouse as "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," and Aladdin and Genie.

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Disney files permits for Disney Vacation Club project at the Disneyland Resort

2007-08-09T17:32:07Z

Disney filed last week for two permits related to the pending Disney Vacation Club expansion at the Disneyland Resort. The first is a demolition permit for the Grand Californian Hotel to "remove architectural overhangs and portion of roof sections to prepare structure for new addition." The second permit is for a remodel of the sales model unit located between the Paradise Pier and Disneyland hotels.

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Hopefully

2007-08-08T21:59:58Z

Will be there the 20th....... or 19th.. even trying to scrounge up money for a pass.. who wants to go Saturday's anyway :-)

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Hear the Airmen of Note at Disneyland® Park

2007-08-02T21:47:29Z

Enjoy a very special chance to hear the United States Air Force Airmen of Note in the fantastic setting of the Carnation Plaza Gardens Stage at Disneyland® Park on August 4, 2007* at 7:00 p.m. The Airmen of Note — the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force — are one of the eight performing units of the United States Air Force Band based in Washington D.C. This 18-member unit has mixed traditional music with a passion for cutting edge innovation since their creation in 1950.

The Airmen of Note are world-renowned and do not get a chance to visit the West Coast very often, which makes this Disneyland® Resort performance a unique opportunity to hear their magnificently melodic sounds!

* Annual Passport blockout days apply. All entertainment is subject to change without notice.

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The Disney Gallery Closing

2007-07-29T05:30:39Z

Has anyone else heard the rumours regarding the Gallery closing? It's a fact and they're trying to cover it up by saying that it's closing to make a suite for contest winners when in fact it's going to be used to enlarge Club 33. Last day officialy that it will be open is this weekend but I've been told that it will stay open until August 7th. I'm hoppin' mad! I loved the gallery, a great place to just hang out and get some quiet time and I loved the art and art history that was exhibited. Please go to the Disneyland web site and let them know you are not happy about a piece of Disney history biting the dust to make room for another cash cow.

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Ok so who went today

2007-07-11T03:52:08Z

And went on the submarines...

oh wait, you will have to post tomorrow since I am fairly sure you will still be in line now *lol*

inquiring minds want to know...

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Disney Calendar

2007-07-06T19:40:23Z

Google now has a DisneyLink that you can add to your calendar (if you keep one on Google).

http://www.google.com/calendar/render?mode=gallery&cat=POPULAR&pli=1

The bad news is that it doesn't sort by region or business unit, but I thought it might be of interest to my fellow Disney-philes.

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Disney animator Art Stevens dies at 92 in Los Angeles

2007-07-02T19:54:42Z

11:19 PDT Los Angeles (AP) --

Veteran Disney animator Art Stevens, who co-directed "The Fox and the Hound" and "The Rescuers," has died. He was 92.

Stevens died May 22 at his home in Studio City after suffering a heart attack, said Disney spokesman Howard Green.

Born in Montana in 1915, Stevens began working for Disney after he learned that Walt Disney planned an animated feature based on one of his favorite stories, "Alice in Wonderland."

Among Stevens' credits as an animator are "Peter Pan,""101 Dalmatians,""Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day,""Robin Hood,""Mary Poppins" and the underwater sequence in "Bedknobs and Broomsticks."

He co-directed the 1977 film "The Rescuers" with Wolfgang Reitherman and John Lounsbery. Stevens and Reitherman also produced "The Fox and the Hound," which Stevens co-directed with Ted Berman and Richard Rich.

It became Disney's highest-grossing film at the time when it was released in 1981.

Among other career achievements, Stevens provided story concepts and did animation for three TV documentaries on space exploration that were produced and directed by Disney animation legend Ward Kimball.

The two men later worked on the Academy Award-winning Disney featurettes "Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom" and "It's Tough to Be a Bird."

Stevens also helped design and animate the title sequences for the Disney features "Freaky Friday,""No Deposit, No Return,""The Strongest Man in the World" and "The North Avenue Irregulars."

He retired from Disney in 1983.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Penny; his sons, Craig and Kent; and four grandchildren.

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Let it Snow!

2007-06-17T07:23:31Z

I am sure many people feel the same way, but I took my brother to see the fireworks and snow at Disneyland for his birthday on the 21st. I wanted to share in what is one of my favorite things about this time of year. While we were waiting for the fireworks to start, a cast member spotted his birthday button and managed to get the whole crowd to sing to him! Just as they were finishing the lights dimmed and the sky lit up behind the castle. I love Disneyland....and their "snow." It made for a magical night.

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Disneyland on March 17th!!

2007-04-23T16:39:00Z

Good morning my Mouse House lovers! Just joined this tribe and sooo excited to have found it! Have read some of the great posts and really like that I'm seeing. Which brings me to the point of my post.

I am trying to make it down to Disneyland (I live in NorCal) for my birthday on the 17th! This is a new tradition for my friends and I and has also become the start of our trips to Disneyland for the year (we got about 5-6 times a year).

If anyone is going to be in the area that weekend we should make it a Tribe Invades The Mouse House weekend! St. Patrick's Day will be renamed to St. Mickey's Day if we have our way!

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Thinking of a Season Pass...

2006-10-16T20:56:52Z

So any tips or tricks in getting the most out of the season pass to disneyland?

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Went on Haunted Mansion today - spoiler warning

2006-10-13T00:29:07Z

So I went on the "new" Haunted Mansion today.
Not too many changes,
The main change I noticed was the attic, it's scarier and the "heartbeat" sound is more intense, the way it used to be.
The paintings in the entry hallway are more vivid.
And the sound system FINALLY appears to have been fixed. I could actually HEAR the Ghost Host for once!

Other than that, just a few lighting changes here and there. Supposedly they are going to do more??

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New Nemo Ride?

2006-10-13T00:06:01Z

Hello. Do any of you fine folks (perhaps those with insider knowledge) know when the new Nemo ride is set to open? There's nothing at disneyland.com or any of the other usual places. We're trying to plan the next trip, but want to be sure it'll be open.

Anybody?

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Goodbye Sawyer, Hello Sparrow

2006-10-12T22:31:20Z

Al Lutz (miceage.com) has written on some interesting rumors about the park... I used to work during Fantasmic! and they utilized A LOT of the island... I wonder how this will affect things. Anyways here's the scoop:

"But what has Rasulo fired up in the short term for Disneyland is the same thing that has nearly everyone in Burbank bursting with excitement, and that's the Billion dollar business the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise has just pulled in this summer.

In a theme park proposal that was crafted in the corporate offices of Burbank rather than the WDI design studios of Glendale, the Pirates franchise is planned to expand its presence at Disneyland for next summer's release of the third Pirates movie. While another tweak to the lavish 15 minute long E Ticket attraction was always part of the equation, much to the very noisy annoyance of some people at WDI, the corporate bosses are now eyeing an additional piece of property just across the Rivers of America from the ride itself in New Orleans Square.

The Burbank bigwigs have Tom Sawyer Island in their sights, and if the budget gets approved later this fall that 50 year old piece of Disneyland history will go the way of the Skyway and the House of the Future. What Burbank has proposed is an ambitious plan to restructure and retheme the island into a pirate playground, where Captain Barbossa and Davy Jones would displace the less than blockbuster Huck Finn and Becky Thatcher.

The current proposal calls for over 28 million to be spent this winter rebuilding and rebranding the Tom Sawyer themed attraction. Gone would be the treehouses, trails and caves referenced in the literary works of Mark Twain and originally designed for the simpler audiences of the 1950's. In their place would be snazzier pirate themed activities designed for the kids of the 21st century who have grown up with extreme sports and Super Mario Brothers instead of barrel hoops and Tom Sawyer. The current lush wooded landscaping would also presumably be substantially altered, as tropical islands don't quite match the southern American landscape.

This proposal has been moving very quickly (and up to now, quietly) through the approval process and at its core it's driven by the insane profits and audience interest the second Pirates movie generated this summer. Once Burbank made it clear they wanted this remade attraction for Disneyland to coincide with the third movie release next May, the operations folks jumped on the bandwagon and happily added in requests to upgrade the infrastructure and physical facilities on the Island.

It's no secret that the Island has needed a makeover and more modern facilities installed for quite some time, and this project is just the ticket to get those things paid for. New bathrooms and regraded trails to accommodate wheelchairs and electric carts were added to the plan, as well as a snack bar and a small shop to milk a few bucks out of the expected hordes of parents and their children. In almost a complete reversal of the normal way a new attraction is proposed, the marketers and merchandisers drafted the concept and the plans and the Imagineers are now left to struggle to come up with the actual designs and themes.

The proposal is so sweeping and moving so quickly that it may not all make it by next May. Part of the plan calls for the old Fort Wilderness facility to be razed, and the space used as an interactive pirate museum using exhibits and interactive play spaces such as those used in the Sorcerer's Workshop in DCA's Animation pavilion, or the nifty Fortress Explorations attraction at Tokyo DisneySea. That proposal for Fort Wilderness may be pushed into a Phase Two plan, which would be just fine with Burbank if they move forward on an as yet unscripted fourth installment of the Pirates movie series. And the word is that Johnny Depp is amenable to yet another sequel.

Of course, it'a a given that die-hard Disneyland fans will likely recoil in horror when they first hear about this idea. But what should be kept in mind is that this project would make a beloved old corner of Disneyland exciting and relevant again for a new generation of fans.

A few years ago Disneyland was forced to go in and remodel some of the play areas on the Island to bring them up to code and pass muster from Disney's own safety department. During that physical rehab and freshening the Disneyland Entertainment department also added live Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn characters to the Island, young men dressed up in 1800's clothing who wandered the island telling stories and jokes as written by Mark Twain. The response from some of the older parents was of bemused interest, but the 7 to 12 year old crowd whom the entertainment was aimed at couldn't figure out who the guys were dressed in the funny clothes and why they kept talking about whitewashing a fence. Does Home Depot even sell whitewash? Is Mark Twain available on a PodCast?

While the recent appearance of Tom and Huck on the Island was a noble attempt on Disneyland's part to try and bring Tom Sawyer to life for 21st century audiences, it was obvious these were characters no one under the age of thirty knew much about. Ask a ten year old today who Huck Finn is and you'll get a blank stare, but ask him about Jack Sparrow and you'll get a high five. And that's what has most folks in Imagineering (WDI) a little more excited about the project, as they would love to make sure Disneyland stays as fresh and exciting to audiences in 2006 as it was a half century ago. Rest assured there is a bit of controversy over this plan up and down the halls of WDI, but as this is being driven directly from Burbank apparently they don't have much say in the matter.

Now before you storm the MiceChat boards, just try to keep in mind that this still hasn't received the formal green light and funding from Burbank. But it's a project that is moving so quickly and with so much political muscle that it was important to bring to light now. It's also something that needs to be ready to open in just seven short months and there's plenty of work to do, so the formal decision will need to be made quickly, if it hasn't already been decided by the time you read this. We'll of course keep you informed if this gets the green light and we'll keep you in the loop as the endless details of the project get ironed out through the fall. (And yes I'm also wondering what'll happen to the Indian village out back, not to mention the itchy bear and every other river-side tableau.)

Add to all that the inclusion of Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightly animatronics to Pirates itself, plus the massive Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage that promises to be the talk of Southern California next summer, and the rather corny Rockin' Space Mountain and Rockin' California Screamin' overlays for this winter and spring, and suddenly Disneyland's dance card for the next year is very full.

The pirates movie premiere is slated for Southern California for a third time next May, although it may take on a different format than the previous two events. Some managers in Walt Disney World had lobbied to have the next premiere staged at their property, but they were shot down by Burbank executives who didn't want to put up with the hot and rainy Florida climate or the cost of flying in a dozen or two celebrities when they could have 100 celebs happily show up for a fraction of the cost in warm and dry Anaheim.

But this time, instead of staging the premiere inside Disneyland, the event may end up on the shoreline near Long Beach. If Rasulo has his way, they will have pulled the financials together and be able to use the movie premiere to announce that the third ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet is being built and will be home ported in Southern California. Regardless of where and when that announcement is made, it's a commitment that should be announced by next summer with a first year sailing itinerary slated for the end of this decade. You can expect summertime trips up to British Columbia and the Alaskan glaciers, and wintertime trips down the Mexican Riviera, all tied in to a few additional days at Disneyland."

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Ohio family recieves 'Keys to The Magic Kingdom'

2006-10-05T20:56:41Z

One lucky family experienced a once-in-a-lifetime dream come true Oct. 4 when they were awarded with the "Keys to the Magic Kingdom" at the Walt Disney World Resort, and had the theme park all to themselves.

This unprecedented moment in Disney theme park history was part of the launch of The Year of a Million Dreams celebration, during which literally millions of dreams will come true at the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. The Year of a Million Dreams celebrates the dreams of Disney theme park Guests from around the world, so Disney transformed the Spangler family from Randolph, Ohio – winners of the "Keys to the Magic Kingdom" prize through an online sweepstakes – into the ultimate Magic Kingdom Park VIPs.

Raymond and Tammy Spangler, and their children, Derick (13) and Ashley (11), arrived at the theme park at dawn, where they received a surprise red-carpet welcome complete with balloons, confetti, and applause from hundreds of Walt Disney World Cast Members and Disney characters to the tune of "Be Our Guest." The family then set off on a VIP tour of the park that included rides on their favorite attractions, meet-n-greets with Disney characters and a live interview on "Good Morning America."

As the lands of the park filled in behind them with other Guests, the Spanglers dined with Disney royalty at Cinderella's Royal Table and were named the grand marshals of the Disney Dreams Come True parade. They were to conclude the day with an "unbirthday party" inspired by Alice in Wonderland, a VIP viewing of Wishes fireworks and private dessert party.

For Tammy Spangler, winning this one-of-a-kind experience truly was a dream come true.

"I couldn't have dreamed this dream," Tammy said. "It's far beyond anything I could've imagined. I'll never forget this experience. At [Walt] Disney World, dreams really come true."

Tammy's husband Raymond echoed her excitement.

"This is unbelievable," he said. "They'll never top it."

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"The Disneylands That Never Were"

2006-08-06T11:45:49Z

Hi all

I just thought you might like to know about my new book, “The Disneylands That Never Were”. It has details of over fifty years of rides, attractions, hotels etc that Disney have designed but never built.

Further information at

www.lulu.com/shaun_finnie

where it's available to buy as either a standard paperback book or an incredibly cheap download.

Thanks

Shaun Finnie

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What a crowd!

2006-07-09T02:35:51Z

I worked at the Big D for over three years and never, ever saw as big a crowd as the one we struggled through there this last Saturday. It was solid people from the main square to the hub. Unbelievable. It ended up being a great visit in spite of the masses but it sure started like a twilight zone; we went first to Space Mountain which was closed because of some "temperary" problem (tried again three more times but it kept closing everytime it saw us approach). So we thought we'd pick something with no line, the Tiki Room, just to get our ears wet. But when we got near it we saw that ALL of Adventureland was closed! The whole land! Can they do that?! Third stop, The Haunted Mansion which, you guessed it, was shut down because, as cast member Dennis explained "someone made a real mess in there." We then traveled south to discover the Blue Bayou was closed and continued around the corner to see why; so were the Pirates. There we were in the midst of what seemed like at least five million other visitors, all walking around with nothing to do but shop and eat. Fun fun fun. Eventually we found our way onto things (God Bless Fastpass) and it was really great, as always.

Note:: even though people were camping out two hours before Fantasmic, there was rail space on the smoking dock ten minutes before the show, which supplied us a front row seat to one of the three screens (and missing a view of some of the cutouts and pinochio didn't hurt the live show any.) After Fantasmic we used the short cut between Frontierland and the Castle and ended up right in front for Tinkerbell's appearance (we had to move to the side but still had a great view of the firework show).

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New Pirates The Ride Video!

2006-07-06T20:55:17Z

Properly be warned says I! Thar be Spoilers ahead!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mELr5PIIB7E

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Pirates of The Carribbean Attraction Concept Sketches

2006-06-12T21:51:20Z

Enjoy!

http://p104.ezboard.com/ftellnotalesfrm10.showMessage?topicID=87.topic

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New Space Mountain....?

2006-05-28T19:09:37Z

So... Who has been on the new Space Mountain? What did they change?

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Anybody ever do the Fantasmic Premiere seating dealie?

2006-05-03T23:34:25Z

It's reserved seats either at the riverfront or on the balcony of the Disney Gallery, and all you can eat dessert bar and warm beverages. For $59. I dunno. Since our favorite the Blue Bayou is closed during our Mother's Day visit, I'm trying to think of something kind of fun and special to do with the fam.

Any other ideas besides this? Are there any 'special' restaurants in the CaliPark?

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Going to disneyland

2006-04-25T23:22:26Z

Hi everyone, some folks and us went to disneyland. we had a blast. later

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Riding rides alone...

2006-04-17T18:42:40Z

My wife and I will be taking our 19 month old son to the park next month. We're a little bummed because we'll have to ride some of our favorite rides alone, like Space Mountain, Indy, Thunder Mountain, and the Matterhorn while the other parent watches the boy. Some stuff we can do as a family, like Haunted Mansion and the Buzz Lightyear ride. We just went over Thanksgiving last year, and had lots of family members in tow to help watch the boy, this time we're on our own. I think we'll be using this visit primarily to watch parades and do some of the non-ride stuff we usually neglect while visiting the park.

Anybody have experience bringing very little people to the park?

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Just found this tribe ...

2006-03-18T04:21:53Z

Can I just say that I love you guys now ??

Walt would approve, I promise.

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Another DL Rumour

2006-03-03T22:35:20Z

source: miceage.com

source: miceage.com

Here Comes the Bride

While Lasseter gets his bearings, there are a couple of surprise projects that were already coming to Anaheim over the short term. The Haunted Mansion is the first up to bat with some additions and changes that will be sure to send the extremely passionate group of ultra-fans into the stratosphere.

Since the final funding and approval for this project didn't clear all the hurdles until just recently, these changes won't be fully evident when the Haunted Mansion opens from its two month rehab late next week. But in the weeks and months to come new effects, props and sight gags will appear in the Haunted Mansion that will tweak a storyline that only the most diehard fans even know exists. (And that's exactly why WDI feels it's appropriate to change it up a bit, as the attraction as it currently stands offers no real plotline to 99% of Disneyland visitors aside from 'spooky things happening in a haunted house').

In the séance scene, some of the cornier special effects created in the '60s will be replaced with more modern effects. As Madame Leota continues her eternal incantations, ghostly apparitions will fade in and out as if they were struggling to cross over from the spirit world by Madame Leota's invitation. Those faces will become more important later in the ride, as they'll show up again.

The biggest changes will be coming to the attic scene, as that's where the new plotline will be most evident. As it is now, the attic scene is simply a cluttered and dusty place with a ghost inexplicably dressed like a bride with that spooky beating heart. But when the additions are all installed, the bride will become a much more sinister character who has apparently been killing off all of her previous husbands. As the doombuggies pass through the attic, riders will see portraits of several dashing young gentlemen, with each portrait piled next to "the loot" that the man brought in to the marriage.

Those portraits will look familiar as they'll be the same faces that were just beginning to appear in ghost form back in the séance circle. But a new special effect will allow the heads of these gentleman to suddenly disappear from the portrait, as if they had been decapitated in a grisly murder. And when riders arrive at the exit of the attic scene, the bride will still be there, this time in a new location and clutching a bouquet of wedding flowers that magically turns into a blood stained axe as each vehicle passes by. Fans of the Haunted Mansion will instantly realize how this alters the attraction, as it is now implied that the house belongs to this bride and she has been luring rich husband after husband who meet a headless demise shortly after they take their vows. The entire backstory of "Master Gracey" and his lovely young bride that became so popular in the last 10 years, mostly via the Internet, will be rendered obsolete.

More changes are still to come at the end of the ride, but these are likely to be far less controversial. The iconic "Hitch Hiking Ghosts" who appear in your doom buggy via those magic mirrors will make the jump to the 21st century. Instead of the extremely simple figures that barely nod their head as they appear in your car because they are literally mannequins on sticks attached to a turntable behind the two-way mirrors, more advanced and animated figures will now join you. They'll be able to move their arms and hands and really be expressive as they appear to interact with you in the vehicle. The hope is that this remake of the final scene of the ride will leave people asking "How did they do that?!" in the same way people do when they currently leave the clever Turtle Talk show at DCA. This is all part of Bob Iger's stated desire to use the latest technology to improve Disney's classic storytelling, and that's why the funding didn't get approved fast enough to install these changes before the ride reopens next week. But by the busy Easter Vacation period, these additions should all be installed and switched on.

And you can bet that these changes to Haunted Mansion will cause quite a stir from the online Disney community, which is exactly what WDI is expecting. Certainly there will be outcries from the diehards, but the Imagineers working on this project openly admit that they are aiming these show changes to the other 99% of Haunted Mansion riders who have never heard of Master Gracey or the convoluted story of his bride awaiting his return from sea. The Imagineers would simply like to create a bit of a plotline where currently none exists, and try and bring some cohesiveness to what is now a collection of spooky scenes that don't have any real connection to each other.

Much like the decision to close the Millionaire show was made after it was discovered the weekend audience was made up primarily of the same core group of 1,000 or so Annual Passholders, these Haunted Mansion changes are aimed at making the ride a better experience for the average tourist or the first time Disneyland visitor. That this plot twist to Haunted Mansion was able to fly under the radar for so long due to the late budget approval only will make these changes more of a shock to the diehards, and both WDI and TDA have braced themselves for impact.

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When did it get so crowded in February???

2006-03-02T04:29:09Z

Just kinda a warning.. we were there over the weekend, and it was crowded!! It never used to be so bad in February, I thought it was the summer or something.. waited in line about 20 minutes just to get in the park...Oh well... good for the park, bad for us locals *lol*

Time to start going during the week

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Favorite Memorabilia

2006-02-25T04:37:38Z

What is your favorite souvenir/memory from DLR? Does anyone collect Disneyana?

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I heard a Disney rumor..

2006-02-25T01:20:33Z

Can anyone confirm this one: Disney is declining to copyright Mickey Mouse when he comes up for trademark (or something like that, I don't know legal stuff), and instead plans to use STITCH as their new official mascot.
Anyone else heard this one? Is Stitch replacing Mickey?
(Got this tidbit around the water cooler... could be B.S. for all I know.)

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The "New" World Famous Jungle Cruise

2006-02-23T18:23:36Z

I went on the new Jungle Cruise about a month ago. And after I got off of it the 1st time I was totally blown away! Everything looked so good, and new events that happen inside look great. I was really happy.

Then I started thinking more and more about it. I used to be a Jungle Cruise skipper a few years ago. I was a Skipper for about 5 years. And one thing I remember the most, is how upper management tried their best to have us NOT deviate from the script. They tried to issue us warnings, threats, and other such non-sense if we tried to add our little personal touch to the Cruise.

After riding the "New" Jungle Cruise I finally realized they accomplished that. With all the events, and show spacing, there is little to no time for any jokes. It's now, here's a joke you've all heard, look something new! Over and over again, and the sound for the new items are so loud that it's really hard for any of the skippers to be heard. It seems like they were finally able to stop any of the skippers from adding anything to the script.

Now don't get me wrong, after working there for a pretty good time, there were some Skippers that should've stuck with the original script, but there were also others that added to the script, and were phenomenal. But with everything the way it is now, it seems impossible to have any skipper add their own little touch to the ride. I have been told by friends of mine that still work there, that Management is really cracking down on those that add. or "change" the jokes. And that that's why a major part of the "events" last so long in the ride. To force the Skipper to talk about that, instead of making up their own jokes.

After thinking about it, I miss the Old Jungle Cruise.

Any ways that's just my $.02 from an old school skipper, if anyone else agrees or disagrees let the discussion begin now. :)

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are you just here to cause trouble??

2006-02-22T22:54:13Z

are you good old fashioned??? Every post you have made is negative. If you dont like Disneyland, please dont bring it here. I have been going to Disneyland since I was 2, and refuse to let you bad mouth everything you can about it. And myself and friends were going this month, and I was going to comment, but not now. I dont want you to know when.

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causing trouble

2006-02-16T23:27:15Z

what is your favorite way to cause a little bit of harmless trouble at disneyland??
I'm not talking about shoplifting by the way, or anything illegal!!! just a little bit of fun.

wearing shocking clothing, kissing or holding hands with "the wrong" people, enlisting a "kid" to help you stage a socio-political temper tantrum, etc etc.... even just a nice slightly-too-loud conversation while standing in line about the latest swinger's party you attended or how nice it would be if the united states collapsed can be loads of fun.

Who else revolts against the homogenously squeaky-clean dullness???

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I miss Haunted Holidays

2006-02-16T22:13:35Z

Every time they are done for the season and bring back the "old" haunted mansion, I feel a little sad. I guess this was the last year of the holiday seasonal theming? What a shame. It's kinda boring.

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Capt. Jack Disneyland / Magin Kingdom?

2006-02-16T20:53:13Z

There's a decent editorial here, complete with link to full press release.

http://worthyofsharing.blogspot.com/2006/02/capt-jacks-take-over.html#links

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Food Rocks! pieces on eBay

2006-02-10T04:56:40Z

http://www.boingboing.net/2006/02/04/animatronic_food_fro.html

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California Adventura Trip

2006-02-08T05:00:40Z

So, growing up in Ca, we have gone to Dland SEVERAL times. We usually take my daughter every year for her bday.. SHe's turning 5 next month, she's been about 4 times already..
So, we're thinking about going to Cal Adventura, Staying the night in the CAL Adventura Hotel, and then going to Dland the next day..
How much is this gonna cost me ? 2 adults, 1 child..
I'm assuming the hotel costs around $100 a night (is it more than that !) We're planning on going in mid march, on a thursday and friday (to avoid the weekend madness)..

any suggestions ? Ideas ? Thoughts ?

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Breastfeeding at Disneyland?

2006-02-04T02:32:52Z

Hey Gang,

We may be going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks with our young son. Does anybody know what the breastfeeding policy is at Disneyland?

I hear that there is a "Baby Center" on Main Street. Are there other such centers in other areas of the park? Walking from one end of the park to Main Street may be inconvenient.

Thanks!

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VisionsFantastic.com - Captain EO?

2006-02-03T04:35:51Z

My boyfriend and I spent nearly an hour and a half last night downloading and watching videoclips from the park courtesy of VisionsFantastic.com (awesome site, btw) and I was wondering 2 things:

A. Does anyone have video or audio relating to Captain EO? I never got to see the show as a kid and would love to see it now.

B. Can anything be done about all the vid clips being in Windows Media format? I have a Mac which makes the vids difficult to play.

Thanks :)

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New Tribe dedicated to the MOUSE

2005-12-08T06:30:02Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/mickeymouse

feel free to join us!

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Mark n Brian Private Night

2005-10-30T02:34:40Z

I won tickets on the radio to go to Disneyland this Thurs at 9pm-1am for a special event. It has to do with recycling, but it's mainly so people will have a chance to ride the new space mountain.

Have any one of you heard about this event?

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Tipping

2005-10-29T17:50:12Z

Forgive me if this was covered a while back, but I'd like to hear about tipping at Disneyland. We are staying at a Disney hotel.

I know you should tip the bellhop, but who else do you tip?

And, about housekeeping, do you just tip at the end, or are you expected to tip each day??

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Season passes

2005-09-21T04:56:33Z

What is the best season pass deal that I can get right now?

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character breakfast

2005-09-20T23:44:54Z

Hi!

When is the best time for going to the chatracter breakfast? I am having a hard time decidfing when we should go...

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Imagineer who designed Disneyland, dead.

2005-09-06T17:19:02Z

Tuesday, September 6, 2005

Imagineer who designed Disneyland castle is dead, alas
Fred Joerger, the Disney Imagineer who modelled Sleeping Beauty Castle (among other things), has died at 91.
The first model Mr. Joerger made for Disneyland was of the steamboat Mark Twain. Three-dimensional renderings of Main Street, the Jungle Cruise, the Matterhorn and much of the rest of the original Disneyland followed, his niece said.

"Guys like Fred were kind of the heroes of the next generation of Imagineers," said Kevin Rafferty, a senior show writer and director at Walt Disney Imagineering.

Mr. Joerger also became a field art director, making sure that such rides as Pirates of the Caribbean and Submarine Voyage achieved the look that Disney's staff envisioned.

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Haunted Mansion fans

2005-08-15T03:04:37Z

I am looking to sell one of my signed Mansion Concept prints. Its signed by Sam McKim. I bought it about 12 years ago at Disney Gallery. It a very, very early concept of Mansion, so much so it really is quite different from the Facade we know now. Its 20x 16 framed with double matting, frame matches the goth theme of print, its a nice piece for any Manion fan. To be honest I havent seen it reproduced since. I bought it for $400 selling it for $200

I also have a concept print of the crypts signed by Ken Anderson of Mansion as well. It also is framed with double matte, goth theme of course!. Its around the same size as above art maybe alittle larger.Its more of a chalk concept, but The creme de la creme (unfortunatly) is that he signed it somewhere within two- three weeks from when he died. Two things confirm this to me #1 We waited over a month til we call and was informed he was signing when he could. Two weeks later he was gone.#2 the signature shows it! You can read his name and date but this was not signed by a well man.

This one I bought for $400 as well, I will concider best offer but no less then $200

I am willing to hagel more on the Sam McKim but the Ken Anderson one Im sticking to $200

I have no pic at this time but will tomorrow and will post ASAP. but I do assure you these are authentic, nice, signed prints. It hurst to let them go but if they get a good home I have peace in that
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Blog and photos from Disneyland's 50th Birthday

2005-08-01T23:37:12Z

http://www.geeksrus.com/archives/000710.html

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Bat's Day.....

2005-07-31T14:41:30Z

Bat's day in the Park, the non-disney affiliated goth/industrial day @ disneyland is on Aug. 27& 28th. Anyone going?

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I'm going next month....am I insane???

2005-07-22T17:17:02Z

Well, normally August would not only be my last choice of times to visit southern California, but my VERY last choice of months to visit Disneyland.

They actually don't even sell one-day Disneyland-only passes due to the fact the date might be oversold and entrance cannot be guaranteed.

I'm planning to go on August 25th. A friend will be in LA from Europe for the most of August, but I can't make it down until then. So we're going that day.

Any thoughts or advice on this?? I am SO dreading the crowds.... ugh.

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For Stuart

2005-07-14T02:59:49Z

The new Space Mountain kicks ass, right on dude!

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Camping at DCA?

2005-07-13T18:46:50Z

Here's your big chance to visit the little theme park that time forgot, and the decades could not improve...

Apparently, people who show up early enough on Sunday will be directed into DCA and given numbered wrist bands, and then, at the appropriate time, will be led across the Esplanade to DL for entry.

Anyone think they could sleep on the Tower of Terror for a couple of hours?

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Matterhorn temporarily closed after guest gets ill

2005-07-12T21:26:25Z

Disneyland Closes Ride After Guest Gets Sick
A visitor is stricken after riding the Bobsleds. Her doctor says her illness is not related to attraction.

By Dave McKibben, Times Staff Writer

The Matterhorn Bobsleds ride at Disneyland was temporarily closed after a 62-year-old woman visiting from Peru was hospitalized after exiting the attraction, park officials said Tuesday.

Disneyland officials said they notified the state's Division of Occupational Safety and Health and shut down the ride about 6:15 p.m. Monday, after the woman complained of nausea and dizziness. The Matterhorn, one of the park's most recognizable and popular attractions, was reopened at 4 p.m. Tuesday after state safety officials inspected the ride and spoke with the woman's doctor.

The woman's doctor said her illness was not related to the ride, said Dean Fryer, a spokesman for the safety agency. "The statement correlated with what our inspection concluded, that there was nothing wrong with the ride."

The woman asked first-aid attendants at the park if she could lie down after exiting the ride, said Maria Sabol, a spokeswoman with the Anaheim Fire Department. When her condition did not improve an hour later, she was taken to Western Medical Center-Santa Ana, where she was reported in serious condition.

Anaheim Police Sgt. Rick Martinez said the unidentified woman had an existing medical condition.

On June 13, a 4-year-old boy died at Walt Disney World in Florida after going on a ride that subjects the body to strong acceleration forces. The cause of death is being investigated.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/state/la-me-matterhorn29jun29,1,2545909.story?coll=la-news-state

The WDW ride they referred to is Mission: Space.

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Virtual Magic Kingdom tribe!

2005-06-22T19:11:03Z

Hey everyone! There's a new tribe out for VMK! Here you can post your pics, talk about the quests (in game and in park), organize trading, shopping, meeting rooms, etc! Come and join this new tribe for this great new online game!

--M--

http://tribes.tribe.net/vmk

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Virtual Disneyland Opens!

2005-06-22T19:09:11Z

It's a bit of an odd game. Words like "Arrrg" aren't allowed, even though the pirates can say "Arrrg".

But check it out!

http://vmk.disney.go.com/vmk/en_US/index?name=VMKHomePage

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50th Anniversary Musical History of Disneyland

2005-06-21T20:46:04Z

My copy of this just arrived...

If you like Disneyland at all, and the music at all, you've got to have this.

The beautiful boxed presentation includes the 6 CDs that make up the set, a full sized book, and the "Walt Disney Takes You to Disneyland" LP in a replica of its original packaging. Time to find someone with a turntable!

The CD's have just about everything you can think of that you'd want to have, with a few exceptions.

All in all, though, this is a beautiful package and a great collection. It's not cheap, but man oh man is it worth it!

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From George Vreeland Hill

2005-05-28T02:37:38Z

I just joined this group, and want to say hi.

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Thurl Ravenscroft dies at 91

2005-05-24T01:38:29Z

SANTA ANA, Calif. - (KRT) - Thurl Ravenscroft of Fullerton, Calif., whose voice was known worldwide through his work in movies, TV and at Disneyland, died Sunday from prostate cancer. He was 91.

Tony the Tiger?

That was Ravenscroft.

Disneyland? Too many voices to mention, but Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted Mansion and the Enchanted Tiki Room were all graced by Ravenscroft's pliable, unique voice.

Movies? How about "Cinderella," "Dumbo" and "Lady and the Tramp"?

"Disneyland wouldn't have been, and wouldn't be, the same without him," said former park President Jack Lindquist. "It's all part of the experience. You can't go home with a ride, but you can go home with a memory, and part of that is the audio - the sound part of it. His voice was one of the things that made it all come alive."

Thurl Arthur Ravenscroft was born Feb. 6, 1914, in Norfolk, Neb. He moved to California in 1933 to study interior design at the Otis College of Art and Design. While in school he was encouraged to go into show business and auditioned at Paramount studios to be a singer.

By the mid-1930s, he was appearing regularly on radio, first on a program titled "Goose Creek Parson." In the late 1930s, he appeared on the "The Kraft Music Hall" with Bing Crosby, singing backup in a group called the Paul Taylor Choristers. That group eventually became the Sportsmen Quartette.

After military service during World War II, he returned to Hollywood, later becoming involved in the Mellomen singing group, and began a career in radio, movies, television and commercials. The group could sing anything from rock `n' roll to bebop to barbershop, and it performed with a list of stars including Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley.

In 1952, Ravenscroft achieved a measure of immortality, thanks to a TV commercial.

"I'm the only man in the world that has made a career with one word: Grrrrreeeeat!" Ravenscroft roared in a 1996 interview with The Orange County Register. "When Kellogg's brought up the idea of the tiger, they sent me a caricature of Tony to see if I could create something for them. After messing around for some time I came up with the `Great!' roar, and that's how it's been since then."

Ravenscroft's involvement with Disneyland goes back to opening day in 1955, when he was the announcer for many of the ceremonies and events. His voice has been heard on numerous Disneyland attractions and rides, including Adventure Through Inner Space (1967-1986). He was the original narrator on Submarine Voyage.

In 1966, Dr. Seuss and Chuck Jones teamed up to do "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" for CBS. Ravenscroft recalled the Grinch fondly, saying, "That was my chance to prove I could really sing." The success of the Grinch led to other projects with Dr. Seuss, including "Horton Hears a Who" and "The Cat in the Hat."

His singing career continued into the 1970s. As a member of the Johnny Mann Singers, he sang on 28 albums, appeared on television for three seasons and performed for President Nixon and Leonid Brezhnev at the White House.

One of Ravenscroft's biggest local claims to fame undeniably was his narration of Laguna Beach's Pageant of the Masters, a job that began in 1973 and lasted for two decades. He told the Register upon his retirement that it was his favorite gig of all time.

"I've learned more about art doing the Pageant than I ever did in art school," he said.

Pageant scriptwriter Dan Duling remembered working with Ravenscroft as "a wonderful collaboration.

"He was a gentleman who was beloved, and is still beloved, at the pageant," Duling said. "He was considered the grandpa of the pageant. Everyone backstage adored him."

Ravenscroft possessed, said Duling, "one of the great basso voices, so distinctive. For me, it was like writing music for an instrument that has a few tones that are absolutely unmistakable. It was so distinctive that you had to play to its strengths. He could bring a kind of deep, resonant reverence to something that deserved proper respect. Also, in his folksy manner, he could be the grandpa that everybody loved," Duling said.

Another fan with memories is Werner Weiss, Web master of www.yesterland.com, an Internet site that highlights popular Disneyland attractions, including many that no longer exist.

"(Ravenscroft) is one of the busts in the Haunted Mansion," Weiss said. "He's uncredited, as so many cast members at the park are, but it's his face and voice. It's unusual. You actually SEE him in that attraction, a man whose voice you're heard a thousand times."

June, Ravenscroft's wife of 53 years, died in 1999 at age 80. He is survived by two children, Ron and Nancy, and four grandchildren. Services are pending.

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Parade of Dreams Soundtrack

2005-05-21T05:12:11Z

Does anyone know of a source for the music to Parade of Dreams, either retail, or an online mp3, etc?

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Photo Collages

2005-05-20T21:03:52Z

I just posted a picture of one of the photo collages spread throughout the park. And, surprisingly, they used a few of my pics in vaiours collages.

If you submitted your own pictures but did not receive an email about them, not to worry! When you enter Main Street, a large collage of Steamboat Willie stands by the old Opera House. To its right is a kiosk that will provide you with a print out of all the photo locations that are using one or more of your pics, with the exact location in the collage.

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Great Tips

2005-05-13T17:04:15Z

I thought I would start a new thread for everyone to share his or her favorite tips for touring Disneyland. I have several, myself, and I am interested in knowing the clever ways other people ensure a perfect visit, too.

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Roy E. Disney and Stanley Gold Sue The Company and Several of Its Directors in Rejection of Iger Appointment

2005-05-11T09:31:23Z

http://www.savedisney.com/news/features/fe050905.1.asp

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Tinkerbell Twist video

2005-05-10T23:55:10Z

For Mac only until Apple ships QuickTime 7 for Windows...

http://www.geeksrus.com/archives/000666.html

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Video of Remember... Dreams come True

2005-05-10T17:20:51Z

For Mac only atm until Apple ships QuickTime 7 for Windows....

http://www.geeksrus.com/archives/000667.html

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PanoraMagique

2005-05-10T11:34:18Z

Is anyone else also fascinated by Disneyland Paris' latest attraction?

http://www.dlrpfans.be/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=4108&cat=572&page=6

Walt Disney would have loved this clever idea, especially since the attraction helps provide an orientation for guests before they enter or after they leave The Magic Kingdom, The Walt Disney Studios, or Disney Village.

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Happy Birthday Disneyland!

2005-05-10T07:21:55Z

putting in advance...who went??? please share with those of us that couldn't make it....

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See you tomorrow!

2005-05-04T17:49:16Z

Lets get warm and cozy for the Remember show in the hub heh. I just hope it does not rain, grrrrr.

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Boycott of Outdoor Vending

2005-04-29T06:45:46Z

I posted the following in the thread, titled "Great Tips":

Food and merchandise sold from carts tends to be a poor value.

Merchandise is frequently of higher price and lower quality that that available in the shops. And, the food is, likewise, substandard and overpriced compared with that served by the physical restaurants. Moreover, service is almost always lacking.

The management of Disneyland loves outdoor vending because it can sell cheap food and cheap merchandise for extraordinarily high prices while not having to maintain any significant physical facilities. Guests buy toys expecting them to fall apart within days, and Guests have lower expectations regarding the food, as well. Disneyland can additionally operate these carts without having to maintain a large staff or a particularly competent one as outdoor vending places no limits on age in hiring and employs many adolescents. Disneyland can also charge higher prices for the offerings available from the carts since they are often placed in the middle of high-traffic areas where Guests cannot help to avoid their hard sell.

Generally-speaking, outdoor vending is for suckers. And, with the addition of cotton candy and funnel cakes to the mix (to the defiance of Walt Disney's explicit wishes), the atmosphere these carts and stands create is less festive and more seedy. Everyone should boycott them.

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Anyone going on 05/05? Or 07/17?

2005-04-26T06:10:36Z

I've justified going on May 5th because I found a cheap flight and cheap hotel room and it's on a Thursday so (hopefully) it won't be too crowded. I wanted to go on July 17, but I think that'll be a bit too crazy with the heat and crowds. What about anyone else?

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The Potential of Further Increases in the Prices of Annual Passports This Year

2005-04-25T19:55:06Z

I had never owned an annual Passport until a few years ago when the Paul Pressler and Cynthis Hariss administrations lowered the prices of the admission media so much so that the value proposed by them was hard to dispute.

The Matt Ouimet administration has been trying to dissuade holders of the annual Passports from renewing and raised their prices with a sizable increase a year or so ago. I did not renew mine, but much of the reason I chose so was because of the construction at Disneyland and the fact that I had grown a little weary of the place and the way it was being managed.

I had planned to possibly purchase a new annual Passport after the summertime to experience some of the Golden Anniversary festivities near the end of the year. And, apparently, the other people who failed to renew their Passports are thinking the same way.

Disneyland's market research is telling the current administration that the relatively few people who did not renew their Passports after the latest increase in prices are waiting until the construction walls are disassembled and Disneyland regains a sense of its former self. So, another round of major price increases is likely now that the Golden Anniversary celebration is nearing its formal innauguration.

Even though, I rarely use my annual Passport to visit during the summertime or other insanely busy periods, I may make a trip to Disneyland soon to buy another annual Passport before the prices increase again.

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Hi! I Just join the Disneyland Group! I have DL items for sale!

2005-04-12T14:47:55Z

Hi! I just join the Disneyland Group!, I am a big Disneyland Fan!
Also I am selling a few old DL items at my store Movie Memories Poster Shop
In Palo Alto , please see my web site www.businessquest.com/movie.htm
Thanks! David

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Rock It Space Mountain at Night

2005-04-11T20:57:09Z

Stuart,

Any word on this rumor about Space Mountain being a different ride at night called "Rock It?"

Steve

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Celebrating 50 Years of Magical Memories - Event Information

2005-04-08T19:25:55Z

Info on the 50th Anniversary event is up, tickets go on sale April 22nd.

http://psc.disney.go.com/eventservices/disneygallery/event_disneyland4353.html

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Construction

2005-04-08T17:47:10Z

Hi everyone in this tribe is knowledgeable about DL,

Can someone let me know if there is still any construction being done at the SoCAL DL park?

I wanted to take my niece and friends because right now for SoCAL residents it's 2 for 1, and I still havent been to the Cali Adventure park yet.

So I'm trying to figure out what will be open/closed at this point in the year.

Thank You

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50th Anniversary Merchandise

2005-03-28T04:57:52Z

To be released through the Disney Catalog and online through Disney Direct, not available at the parks:

Haunted Mansion merch - http://p080.ezboard.com/fdisneyshauntedmansionfrm4.showMessage?topicID=2019.topic
(go to page 2 of the topic to see Tiki Room merch)

Pirates of the Caribbean -
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I really need this for my backyard...

2005-03-23T22:12:03Z

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=138&item=6518749231&rd=1

eBay...it's great!

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Happy anniversary, ye scurvy lot!

2005-03-22T15:12:07Z

'Twas 38 years ago today that the Pirates of the Caribbean first set sail from the port o' Anaheim. Raise a flagon o'rum to the scurvy lot!

http://potc.tribe.net

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ideas?

2005-03-21T22:31:40Z

so my 5 year old (who will be 6 in may) is sure she is the "princess of blueberries" (please, just don't even ask, go with me on this one)

long story short,

the "princess" will be turning 6 in may and graduating from kindergarten in june.

ideas/things I can incorporate at d land that would make our (spring/summer) trip special?

thanks

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ToT question...

2005-03-17T02:23:12Z

Does any of you know if the Tower of Terror is a free fall or is it an accelerated fall faster than gravity?

Stewart, do you know, or know where I can find out?

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Buzz Lighyear and Tiki Pics

2005-03-15T01:44:49Z

I posted some pics from our trip to the park tonight at:

http://www.geeksrus.com/albums/buzztiki/

Will take more when I go in the daytime next weekend.

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Disneyland NOT closed on May 4th

2005-03-15T00:56:05Z

So for a year or so, they've been saying that the 50th Anniversary kick-off event is on May 5th, and Disneyland would be closed on the 4th for preparations.

But, I just found out if you're a Disneyland Annual Passholder, you can enter a drawing for two tickets to an exclusive event on the 4th. 2500 pairs of tickets will be awarded. Winners will be notified around April 19th.

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whats up with space mountain

2005-03-14T21:40:33Z

My girlfriend and I went last Feb and it was closed and My girlfriend is going again in a couple of weeks and looking on the site it looks like its still closed.. anyone know whats up with the ride??

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Club 33

2005-03-12T06:10:56Z

I am going to be taking the family down to Disneyland on the 21st-26th of this month. I was talking to one of my vendors at work and he mentioned his company has a membership to Club 33 and that he could make me a reservation if I want to go.
We have a 12 year old son and a 7 year old daughter, would this be something fun for them or is it more of a steak and cigarbar good ol boy club?
Any tips would be great!

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Favorite Food

2005-03-10T03:48:15Z

The Mardi Gras salad at the Blue Bayou has an unbelievable amount of flavor.

The salad is made with red and yellow peppers; green apples; carmelized pecans; red onions; and, field greens. It is large and satisfying enough to be a meal in itself, and it is so flavorful that it handle being paired with Perrier, a table water that is usually too bitter for my tastes.

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Date set for Space Mountain reopening.

2005-03-09T10:07:38Z

This past week and a half here at the DLR has been a fun one. First with Flashback being a complete success, our annual Cast Blast and Expo and finally our 'State of the Park' speech by the pres, Matt Ouimet. In his speech Matt confrmed expecations on SM and its opening...............JULY 15th. The day is special as it begins our 3 day celebration (July 15-17) of the actual day Disney opened, July 17, 1955. I will be there. Wether I am working my attraction or not.
See ya there!!!!

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going to disneyland tomorrow

2005-02-28T22:56:28Z

so, we're taking our 4 year old daughter to disneyland tomorrow ! she went when she was 2, but doesnt really remember it.. I'm a little scared of the weather !! and, hope it's not too crowded !! we are very excited though.

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Arr, Mateys!

2005-02-18T04:48:47Z

Ye come seeking adventure and salty old pirates, aye? Sure you've come to the proper place. But keep a weather eye open, mates--and hold on tight, with both hands, if you please! There be squalls ahead, and Davy Jones waiting for them what don't obey!

The Pirates of the Caribbean tribe is for fans of the Disney attraction in any of its worldwide incarnations, as well as them what're fans of the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and its two upcoming sequels.

We've got a direct line to the folks what're making the official fan site for the movie trilogy, http://www.KeepToTheCode.com, and multiple connections to the finest fan site for the original attraction, http://www.TellNoTales.com.

Join the crew, before yer shanghaied!

http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/tribe/100b60de-1151-4e3a-88fd-5afdc8dde549?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B100b60de-1151-4e3a-88fd-5afdc8dde549%5D&r=10535

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Rumor of new park at the disneyland resort.

2005-02-12T18:21:07Z

I was surfing around a bit being that it is the Shareholder Meeting today... Which was underwhelming... I was hoping for more upheval by Roy, but it didn't happen... Just a bunch of nuns complaining about Smoking in Movies.

But I did turn up a report on a rumor regarding land purchased... They are saying a 3rd park... Possably a water park... but developement should start after they figgure out what to do about DCA... But it is interesting to speculate what is going in there...

The report can be found on the link below... What do you think should go there?

http://www.disneylandreport.com/disneylandrumors/disneylandthirdpark.html

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Favorite Disneyland area hotels

2005-02-10T09:09:07Z

It looks like we're going to go down for a couple of days in May, sometime between the start of the 50th and when the hordes of Memorial Day arrive.

Now, admittedly, if I had my druthers, I'd get a room at the Grand California; but I haven't won the lottery yet.

The last two times I stayed at Marriott Courtyards--the one in Buena Park (kind of far) and the one in Cypress (nice area, but lots of traffic on Katella).

Does anyone else have any favorite hotels they've stayed at in the immediate vicinity?

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Haunted Mansion upgrade

2005-01-27T19:54:01Z

I've heard from two different sources that when the Mansion re-opens this Monday Jan 24th, there will be a new effect in place in the attic.

Madame Leota's crystal ball will supposedly be floating above the table on which it has always rested, moving around in some ghostly fashion. Reportedly there is a new computer-controlled projection system which will keep her face on...well, her face.

I have some friends who will be at the park on Monday so I'll post whether or not this is true and if the effect is working.

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POTC

2005-01-26T01:34:11Z

What about this news that POTC might be made over at night to have a undead/skeletons theme?

Looking at the ride layout, there is an alternate track for boat storage that parallels Tortuga. Maybe if they build the building out, put in the new stuff there, then switch the tracks (unused boats in Tortuga, guests routed through night scene) it could be really awesome. Our dear old ride at day, and the undead at night.

Would also bring more people to the attraction, easing up Indy and the Mansion.

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What to do about DCA?

2005-01-16T04:24:44Z

Since it's right across the plaza from DL...

What do we think they should do about the place?

It's short on attractions. One corner (Who Wants to Be a Millionaire/Superstar Limo) is a ghost land. It's poorly landscaped. It's kind of short on restaurants.

It's perversely got some great stuff (TOT, Soarin', Grizzly Rapids), and we love the ice cream parlour built into the train, but the entire carnival section seems so out of place.

Anyone else?

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Accident at Disneyland

2005-01-11T21:24:06Z

Four people struck by Disneyland float

Associated Press

ANAHEIM, Calif. - A float in a Disneyland parade struck four people, including a woman who was taken to a hospital, park officials said Monday.

"A Christmas Fantasy Parade" was near the end of its route, near "It's a Small World" attraction when it hit four spectators at about 8:15 p.m., park spokesman Rob Doughty said.

Anaheim fire Capt. Jamie Hirsch said the people were hit by the simulated carpet on the Aladdin float.

"Instead of going straight, (the float) kind of turned to the side and hit the four people," Hirsch said. "The float has a piece of carpet that comes off the back. The piece of carpet struck the guests."

Two adults and a child were treated at the scene for minor injuries, Doughty said.

One woman, identified by her sister as Mayra Perez, 34, was knocked unconscious and taken to a hospital.

"(The float) hit her and knocked her out cold," the sister told The Orange County Register while waiting at the emergency room. "Her face is bruised up pretty bad."

Light rain may have contributed to the accident, which is under investigation by the Anaheim Police Department.

"The inclement weather and the fact that the ground may have been wet could have contributed to what happened," police Sgt. Rick Martinez said.

The last accident at Disneyland occurred in July, when two trains on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster collided, causing minor injuries to five people

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