January 2012
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Jan 13th
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Test Track Simulation
It’s that time for another great simulation from RideSims (http://ridesims.com/simulations/). Have you ever wanted to control the famous Test Vehicle at Epcot Center in Walt Disney World and send guests through a series of automotive tests similar to those at the GM testing facility? Well now you can. You are in control from seatbelt checks to filling the preshows to dispatching the test...
Jan 13th
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Vintage Walt Disney World: The Force Lands at...
I always love seeing the Disney Parks Blog’s Vintage posts with some great photos. Today’s post is about one of my favorite Hollywood Studios attractions, Star Tours. Check out the great construction photo: The grand opening and dedication for the Star Tours attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios took place Jan. 13, 1990. Back in August 1989, the entrance and queue area for the...
Jan 12th
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A Dream (Suite) Come True in Disneyland Park
I really really want to stay in the Dream Suite one day. One lucky Cast Member did. Here is the Disney Parks Blog post on it and I’m super jealous: It’s still an experience money can’t buy, but (if it doesn’t sound too much like bragging) let me tell you how my family and I got to stay overnight in the Disneyland Dream Suite. You know how sometimes at a party you’ll be given a half of a...
Jan 12th
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Current Disneyland Resort Wait Times!
Below are the current Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure wait times as of 3:05pm PST! **Please note fastpass return times might be 5-15 minutes ahead depending on demand. Disneyland Park Hours- 10-8 Disney’s California Adventures Park Hours- 10-8 Disneyland Park Autopia- Stand By: 25 Fastpass Return: No Fastpass Today Big Thunder Mountain Railroad- Stand By: 10 Fastpass Return:...
Jan 12th
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Radiator Springs Racers Layout
So in my never ending quest to figure out how Cars Land will turn out I decided to do some digging. I remembered stumbling upon these layouts of Radiator Springs Racers(RSR) last year and thought I’d share them with you!  The first one comes from a great guy on flickr named enfilm. He has great layouts of Disney buildings, attractions, etc. This layout of RSR is really detailed and shows...
Jan 12th
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Fall Into the Rabbit Hole at Mad T Party Coming To...
Replacing the very cool ElecTRONica is a new evening spectacular called Mad T Party. The Disney Parks Blog gives us a look inside.  ElecTRONica is still powering up the nights at Disney California Adventure park into the spring, and soon guests will be able to experience an all-new nighttime family celebration when Mad T Party starts to stir up fun in summer 2012! This psychedelic soiree will...
Jan 11th
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Jan 11th
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Looking Down The Streets Of DCA
This post from the Disney parks Blog makes me so excited to see all that Buena Vista Street will bring to Disney’s California Adventure. My friend and fellow Disney Parks Blog author Erin Glover was the first to give you a glimpse at some of the locations that will line Buena Vista Street, when it opens this summer. While your excitement for these new stores is probably through the roof,...
Jan 11th
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Jolly Holiday Adds A Lot To Main Street
After seeing first hand both Jolly Holiday and Blue Ribbon Bakery I am very happy with where Jolly Holiday is situated! There is lots of seating, lots of room for more baked items, and a cafe menu. The OC Register has a great article on all the things Jolly Holiday adds. Disneyland‘s latest restaurant doubles the number of baked goods that the previous bakery offered and has 200-plus seats near...
Jan 11th
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Current Disneyland Resort Wait Times!
You know when Toy Story Midway Mania is 20 minutes its off season. Below are the current Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure wait times as of 4:30pm PST! **Please note fastpass return times might be 5-15 minutes ahead depending on demand. Disneyland Park Hours- 10-8 Disney’s California Adventures Park Hours- 10-8 Disneyland Park Autopia- Stand By: 20 Fastpass Return: No Fastpass...
Jan 11th
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Your Favorite?
I decided I’d start a mini post every week about which of the two attractions is your favorite. This week we have: Matterhorn Bobsleds (since it just closed for refurb) (Disneyland Resort) or Expedition Everest (Walt Disney World Resort) For me I love them both for different reasons but the Matterhorn Bobsleds wins. All Disney has to do is fix the disco Yeti and Everest immediately...
Jan 10th
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Healthy Eating at the Walt Disney World Resort
I love seeing all the different types of food that the Walt Disney World Resort has especially at my favorite WDW theme park Epcot. The Disney Parks Blog did an article on healthy eating, check it out: It’s time for New Year’s resolutions and vacation can be the worst time to stick to healthful eating – but you can forego the funnel cakes, sundaes and oversized burgers and eat with delicious...
Jan 10th
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New Main Street Audio Loop!
Well today is January 9th, 2012 which means that Disneyland’s Main Street got a new music loop. Window to the Magic recorded the full loop and it sounds amazing! Check it out for yourself. I can’t wait to enjoy it in person. http://tinyurl.com/wttm305 Also, check out their great website. http://www.windowtothemagic.com/
Jan 10th
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Current Disneyland Resort Wait Times!
Got to love off season. Below are the current Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure wait times as of 2:05pm PST! **Please note fastpass return times might be 5-15 minutes ahead depending on demand. Disneyland Park Hours- 10-8 Disney’s California Adventures Park Hours- 10-8 Disneyland Park Autopia- Stand By: 30 Fastpass Return: No Fastpass Today Big Thunder Mountain Railroad- Stand...
Jan 10th
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Happy 25th Birthday Star Tours
On this day (January 9th, 1987) 25 years ago Star Tours opened in Disneyland Park.  Now 25 years later this groundbreaking attraction is still thrilling guests with over 54 different experiences. Happy Birthday Star Tours! 
Jan 10th
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Disneyland Resort Park Hours
I don’t know about you but I am so glad its off season. Yes, half the park is closed for refurb and there aren’t fireworks during the week but it sure will be nice to enjoy the very reduced crowds at the parks. Here are the hours for the week: Disneyland Park Monday- Thursday: 10-8pm Friday: 9-12pm Saturday to Sunday: 8-12pm Disney’s California Adventures Monday-Thursday:...
Jan 9th
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WDW Big Thunder Closed Til May!
Its that time of year when Disney starts doing its off season maintenance and refurbishments. One that I am actually really happy about is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at the Magic Kingdom. That attraction is in dyer need of some TLC and I can’t wait to see what they do during this long 5 month refurb. The wildest ride in the wilderness will be closed until May 27th, 2012.  Love this...
Jan 9th
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Current Disneyland Resort Wait Times!
Not looking too bad at the Disneyland Resort this afternoon. Below are the current Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure wait times as of 3:00pm PST! **Please note fastpass return times might be 5-15 minutes ahead depending on demand. Disneyland Park Hours- 8-11 Disney’s California Adventures Park Hours- 10-10 Disneyland Park Autopia- Stand By: 10 Fastpass Return: 3:20pm to 4:20 pm ...
Jan 9th
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Current Disneyland Resort Wait Times!
Below are the current Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure wait times as of 11:55am PST! **Please note fastpass return times might be 5-15 minutes ahead depending on demand. Disneyland Park Hours- 8-11 Disney’s California Adventures Park Hours- 10-10 Disneyland Park Autopia- Stand By: 35 Fastpass Return: 12:30pm to 1:30 pm Big Thunder Mountain Railroad- Stand By: 25 Fastpass...
Jan 8th