Disneyland News » Attractions http://disneylandnews.com Disneyland newsroom Thu, 23 May 2013 21:40:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 The Red Car Trolleys of Buena Vista Street http://disneylandnews.com/2012/06/13/the-red-car-trolleys-of-buena-vista-street/ http://disneylandnews.com/2012/06/13/the-red-car-trolleys-of-buena-vista-street/#comments Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:03:32 +0000 Jim Ames http://disneylandnews.com/?p=14156 Guests Roll Back in Time with Bells, Whistles and Nostalgic Spirit

Guests enter the newly expanded Disney California Adventure Park through a completely redesigned entrance that brings the spirit of Walt Disney into the park like never before. Immersed in a locale reminiscent of Los Angeles in the 1920s, when Disney first arrived in California, guests encounter the Red Car Trolley, one of four new attractions opening June 15 at Disney California Adventure.

  • The Red Car Trolleys are inspired by Los Angeles’ historic Pacific Electric Red Cars from the 1920s and ’30s.
  • Two Red Car Trolley cars operate daily, traveling from Buena Vista Street through Hollywood Land and on to the Twilight Zone™ Tower of Terror. The trolleys traverse back and forth, making several stops along the way
  • The Red Car Trolley route passes the new icon of Disney California Adventure, the Carthay Circle Theatre, inspired by the site where Walt Disney premiered “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” in 1937.
  • Two conductors operate each Red Car Trolley, engaging riders with fun details about Disney California Adventure, including architectural, design and historical facts about the Red Car Trolleys and Carthay Circle Theatre.
  • The trolley interiors showcase the soft green and cream colors of the time period. Guests also find vintage-looking ads highlighting food locations and shops in the park.
  • Each Red Car Trolley has a bell and a whistle, adding to the melodic sounds of the street.
  • The “Red Car News Boys” roll into town on one of the Red Car Trolleys singing “California Here I Come!” and other fun songs inspired by the spirit and style of Disney’s Broadway show, “Newsies.” Even Mickey Mouse joins the show.
  • From the Red Car Trolley, guests can wave to “citizens” of Buena Vista Street, resplendent in their period attire and filled with the optimism of the era.
  • The Red Car Trolleys are 26 feet long, 8 feet wide and 11 feet tall. They seat 20 passengers with an additional space for a wheelchair.
  • Each Red Car Trolley has a number. The 623 car, with “23″ as a nod to the year 1923 when Walt Disney arrived in California, is based on the 600 series of trolleys built by the St. Louis Car Company in 1922. The 717 car is inspired by the 700-750 series manufactured by the J.G. Brill Company in 1925 (7-17 also refers to the birthday of Disneyland Park, July 17, 1955).
  • Catenary lines – the classic above-vehicle electric cabling ­- have been added above the trolleys to enhance authenticity. The trolleys are actually powered by onboard 12-volt batteries and they are fully recharged in the Red Car barn each night.
  • The Red Car Trolleys were engineered from the ground up to meet today’s industry standards, operating efficiently with steel wheels on steel rails.
  • When necessary, the trolleys recharge at one of the stops using inductive power transfer. This technology is used on Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and also used to recharge consumer products such as cell phones.

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]]> http://disneylandnews.com/2012/06/13/the-red-car-trolleys-of-buena-vista-street/feed/ 0 Red Car Trolley http://disneylandnews.com/galleries/2012/06/12/red-car-trolley/ http://disneylandnews.com/galleries/2012/06/12/red-car-trolley/#comments Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:50:10 +0000 Jim Ames http://disneylandnews.com/?post_type=gallery&p=14158 Inspired by the transportation system that once served Southern California, the Red Car Trolley at Disney California Adventure park will transport guests along Buena Vista Street and through Hollywood Land. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Inspired by the transportation system that once served Southern California, the Red Car Trolley at Disney California Adventure park will transport guests along Buena Vista Street and through Hollywood Land. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort)

]]> http://disneylandnews.com/galleries/2012/06/12/red-car-trolley/feed/ 0 Disneyland Park Photos http://disneylandnews.com/galleries/2012/05/22/disneyland-park/ http://disneylandnews.com/galleries/2012/05/22/disneyland-park/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 16:08:13 +0000 Jim Ames http://disneylandnews.com/?post_type=gallery&p=13083 Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland is the centerpiece of Fantasyland, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Surrounded by beautiful flowers and whimsical topiary, the Disneyland landmark beckons park visitors to explore the different realms of the place “Where Dreams Come True.” Walt Disney wanted this castle to be a friendly and welcoming presence in his park so it was built on a smaller scale than its European counterparts. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland) The classic Disney characters welcome visitors outside Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. (L-R) Pluto, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy and Donald Duck (Scott Brinegar/Disneyland) The Disneyland attraction that redefined the ‘E-ticket’ experience, the ‘Indiana Jones Adventure – Temple of the Forbidden Eye’ continues to thrill guests daily – more than 95 million of them since its opening in 1995. © Disney/LucasFilm Ltd. The Disneyland attraction that redefined the ‘E-ticket’ experience, the ‘Indiana Jones Adventure – Temple of the Forbidden Eye’ continues to thrill guests daily – more than 95 million of them since its opening in 1995. © Disney/LucasFilm Ltd. Three of the most popular attractions at Disneyland – the Disneyland Monorail, Matterhorn Bobsleds and Submarine Voyage – all debuted on the same day, June 14, 1959. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland) Standing in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, where magical storybooks come alive, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse welcome visitors from all over the world. Combining classic favorites and exciting additions, Disneyland park is an essential part of a Southern California vacation. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland) “Captain EO,” the classic musical spectacular that thrilled Disneyland Park guests from 1986 – 1997 is now open at Disneyland park. 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. ‘it’s a small world’ attraction at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. One of the most popular Disney attractions of all time, the show is a fun-filled and whimsical salute to the children of the world that conveys its message of peace and harmony through the international language of music. THE FINALE SCENE — Guests will enjoy riding “it’s a small world” again and again at Disneyland as they search for the Disney and Disney•Pixar characters now represented in the attraction as well as a restored “finale scene.” (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland) Visit President Abraham Lincoln at the Main Street Opera House in Disneyland with stunning Audio-Animatronics technology that makes this the most lifelike and expressive Lincoln figure yet. Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, a beloved Disneyland attraction for nearly 45 years and a historic landmark in the development of Audio-Animatronics technology, is now open on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland) The first tubular steel roller coaster opened in 1959 at Disneyland adjacent to the Submarine Voyage Lagoon. Guests on the Matterhorn Bobsleds scale the snowy summit in a racing toboggan and speed down the slopes to a sensational splashdown in an Apine pond, while the Abominable Snowman is rumored to be lurking around every turn. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland) Based on the animated characters and sequences from Song of the South, this Critter Country classic opened at Disneyland on July 17, 1989. Traveling in a hollowed-out log, Guests travel through backwoods swamps and bayous before reaching the thrilling high-speed 52-foot flume drop, at a 45 degree angle. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland) The sound of dynamic rhythms and bold percussion accompany beloved Disney characters as they stomp and strut along Main Street, U.S.A., in “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade.” The parade brings to life characters and melodies from Disney films with more than 90 performers, as Mickey Mouse and his pals get the Disneyland crowd into the beat of this giant jam session. “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade” features nine parade floats, each designed in the style of a children’s “pop-up” story book with eye-catching visuals and whimsical details. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort)

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All Rights Reserved. For editorial news use only. DARTH VADER — Pictured in a scene from the attraction, “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader is one of the famous characters guests encounter in “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, a new 3-D attraction at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif. The attraction also is thrilling guests at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Disney Enterprises, Inc./Lucasfilm Ltd.) The bustling metropolis of Coruscant is one of the “Star Wars” destinations Disney Parks guests can visit in Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, the new 3-D thrill attraction at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif. and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Disney Enterprises, Inc./Lucasfilm Ltd.) With its turn-of-the-century architecture and lush gardens, the Main Street station offers the first point of entry for those who wish to soak up the scenery on a grand circuit tour of Disneyland park aboard one of the trains of the Disneyland Railroad which run on bio-diesel fuel created from recycled cooking oil used throughout the Resort. (Scott Brinegar/Disneyland) No matter what time of year, no visit to the Disneyland Resort is complete without seeing fireworks bursting high above Sleeping Beauty Castle. (Scott Brinegar/Disneyland) The beloved nighttime spectacular “Fantasmic!” in Disneyland park now has enhanced special effects – including a giant dragon, the Sea Witch’s slithering eels from “The Little Mermaid,” and a new look for Captain Hook’s crocodile nemesis. In addition, the show’s projected scenes of classic Disney characters have been converted to high-definiton digital video, making the images practically jump off the giant mist screens on the Rivers of America. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland) While visiting Frontierland, Disneyland park guests can cruise back in time on a 14-minute sightseeing voyage aboard a recreation of the glorious 19th-century steam-powered paddlewheel riverboats that carried people and cargo up and down the mighty Mississippi. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland) Guests will enjoy magical thrills in the popular “Fantasmic!”; spectacular on the Rivers of America. Recent enhancements include the climactic transformation of the evil Maleficent from “Sleeping Beauty” into a fully animated 40-foot-tall dragon. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland) Disneyland park guests board a trusty tramp steamer for a 7-minute guided tour of jungles from around the world, brimming with exotic animals and lush tropical foliage. MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU — Skilled Jedi Masters will select young Padawans to train in the ways of the Force. During this exciting and fast-paced live Star Wars experience, children will be taught how to handle special “training” lightsabers . . . and then face the Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader — every day at the Tomorrowland Terrace stage. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland) Disneyland park guests visiting New Orleans Square set forth on a swashbuckling voyage as they are transported back to the days when pirates and privateers wrought havoc on the high seas, discovering a pirate’s curse, the plundering of a Caribbean village and the elusive exploits of Captain Jack Sparrow. This New Orleans Square attraction opened August 9, 1969 and is the home of 999 happy haunts but there is “always room for one more” as Disneyland park guests take a spirited tour aboad their doom-buggy. Disneyland park guests board a trusty tramp steamer for a 7-minute guided tour of jungles from around the world, brimming with exotic animals and lush tropical foliage. The King Arthur Carrousel attracts guests of all ages to take a spin in the heart of Disneyland Park. Located in Fantasyland, just inside Sleeping Beauty Castle, the carrousel has 85 beautiful, antique horses that are carefully maintained year-round. The wooden steeds on this timeless attraction were hand-carved, and many have intricate details created by craftsmen of the late 1800s. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer, Disneyland Resort) The King Arthur Carrousel attracts guests of all ages to take a spin in the heart of Disneyland Park. Located in Fantasyland, just inside Sleeping Beauty Castle, the carrousel has 85 beautiful, antique horses that are carefully maintained year-round. The wooden steeds on this timeless attraction were hand-carved, and many have intricate details created by craftsmen of the late 1800s. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer, Disneyland Resort) LOVELY LANDMARK — Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland is the centerpiece of Fantasyland, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Surrounded by beautiful flowers and whimsical topiary, the Disneyland landmark beckons park visitors to explore the different realms of “The Happiest Place on Earth.” (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland)

]]> http://disneylandnews.com/galleries/2012/05/22/disneyland-park/feed/ 0 Cars Land http://disneylandnews.com/galleries/2012/04/23/cars-land/ http://disneylandnews.com/galleries/2012/04/23/cars-land/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:47:50 +0000 Jim Ames http://disneylandnews.com/?post_type=gallery&p=13193 Disney California Adventure park guests will pass under a themed archway to enter Radiator Springs Racers in Cars Land at the Disneyland Resort. The “E-ticket” attraction is a twisting, turning, high-speed adventure through Ornament Valley and the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Mater has adapted his home to host Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park. Enjoy a tractor-pullin’ square dance at Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree where you can whip around behind a baby tractor and see the giant jukebox he personally built from his prized possessions! (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a Disney park. McQueen and Mater will be greeting park guests daily outside the Cozy Cone Motel on Route 66. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a Disney park. Wily’s Butte, shown here, is part of Ornament Valley, the setting for Radiator Springs Racers, a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park: Radiator Springs Racers, shown here during testing, is a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through Ornament Valley and the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park in 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a. Wily’s Butte, shown here, is part of Ornament Valley, the setting for Radiator Springs Racers, a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park in 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a. Ornament Valley is the setting for Radiator Springs Racers, a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a Disney park. Ornament Valley is the setting for Radiator Springs Racers, a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a Disney park. Ornament Valley is the setting for Radiator Springs Racers, a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a Disney park. Ornament Valley is the setting for Radiator Springs Racers, a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a Disney park. Ornament Valley is the setting for Radiator Springs Racers, a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a Disney park. Wily’s Butte, shown here, is part of Ornament Valley, the setting for Radiator Springs Racers, a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a Disney park. McQueen and Mater will be greeting park guests daily outside the Cozy Cone Motel on Route 66. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a Disney park. McQueen and Mater will be greeting park guests daily outside the Cozy Cone Motel on Route 66. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) The new 12-acre Cars Land and its three new family attractions at Disney California Adventure park will open to the public on June 15, 2012. Cars Land will immerse guests in the thrilling world of the Disney¥Pixar blockbuster ÒCarsÓ film franchise as they step into the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a Disney park. McQueen and Mater will be greeting park guests daily outside the Cozy Cone Motel on Route 66. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Neon signs light up the night as final preparations are made to open Cars Land. The Disneyland Resort has announced that the new 12-acre land and its three new family attractions at Disney California Adventure park will open to the public on June 15, 2012. Cars Land will immerse guests in the thrilling world of the Disney¥Pixar blockbuster ÒCarsÓ film franchise as they step into the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Neon signs light up the night as final preparations are made to open Cars Land. The new 12-acre land and its three new family attractions at Disney California Adventure park will open to the public on June 15, 2012. Cars Land will immerse guests in the thrilling world of the Disney¥Pixar blockbuster ÒCarsÓ film franchise as they step into the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Neon signs light up the night as final preparations are made to open Cars Land. The new 12-acre land and its three new family attractions at Disney California Adventure park will open to the public on June 15, 2012. Cars Land will immerse guests in the thrilling world of the Disney¥Pixar blockbuster ÒCarsÓ film franchise as they step into the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Neon signs will light up the night as final preparations are made to open Cars Land. The Disneyland Resort has announced that the new 12-acre land and its three new family attractions at Disney California Adventure park will open to the public on June 15, 2012. Cars Land will immerse guests in the thrilling world of the Disney¥Pixar blockbuster ÒCarsÓ film franchise as they step into the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the most unique ever created. Luigi’s Flying Tires invites guests to glide on air aboard special tires, whirling around with their pals. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park: Radiator Springs Racers, shown here during testing, is a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through Ornament Valley and the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a Disney park. Wily’s Butte, shown here, is part of Ornament Valley, the setting for Radiator Springs Racers, a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a. Ornament Valley is the setting for Radiator Springs Racers, a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park: Radiator Springs Racers, shown here during testing, is a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through Ornament Valley and the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) CARS LAND — The new 12-acre Cars Land and its three new family attractions at Disney California Adventure park immerses guests in the thrilling world of the Disney•Pixar blockbuster “Cars” film franchise as they step into the town of Radiator Springs. (Matt Stroshane/Disneyland Resort) CARS LAND — The new 12-acre Cars Land and its three new family attractions at Disney California Adventure park immerses guests in the thrilling world of the Disney•Pixar blockbuster “Cars” film franchise as they step into the town of Radiator Springs. (Matt Stroshane/Disneyland Resort) RADIATOR SPRINGS RACERS — Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park: Radiator Springs Racers is a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through Ornament Valley and the town of Radiator Springs. (Matt Stroshane/Disneyland Resort) RADIATOR SPRINGS RACERS — Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park: Radiator Springs Racers is a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through Ornament Valley and the town of Radiator Springs. (Matt Stroshane/Disneyland Resort) RADIATOR SPRINGS RACERS — Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park: Radiator Springs Racers is a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through Ornament Valley and the town of Radiator Springs. (Matt Stroshane/Disneyland Resort) Guests at Cars Land are immersed in the town of Radiator Springs, reminiscent of places found along historic Route 66 and inspired by the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” The entry to Cars Land, Inside Disney California Adventure Park, is a paved road with numerous automotive nods. Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the film, including one of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park: Radiator Springs Racers. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Guests at Cars Land are immersed in the town of Radiator Springs, reminiscent of places found along historic Route 66 and inspired by the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” The entry to Cars Land, Inside Disney California Adventure Park, is a paved road with numerous automotive nods. Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the film, including one of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park: Radiator Springs Racers. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park: Radiator Springs Racers, shown here during testing, is a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through Ornament Valley and the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Guests at Cars Land are immersed in the town of Radiator Springs, reminiscent of places found along historic Route 66 and inspired by the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” The entry to Cars Land, Inside Disney California Adventure Park, is a paved road with numerous automotive nods. Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the film, including one of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park: Radiator Springs Racers. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort)

]]> http://disneylandnews.com/galleries/2012/04/23/cars-land/feed/ 0 Luigi’s Flying Tires http://disneylandnews.com/galleries/2012/04/23/luigis-flying-tires/ http://disneylandnews.com/galleries/2012/04/23/luigis-flying-tires/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:46:36 +0000 Jim Ames http://disneylandnews.com/?post_type=gallery&p=13195 Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the most unique ever created. Luigi’s Flying Tires invites guests to glide on air aboard special tires, whirling around with their pals. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort)

]]> http://disneylandnews.com/galleries/2012/04/23/luigis-flying-tires/feed/ 0 Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree http://disneylandnews.com/galleries/2012/04/23/maters-junkyard-jamboree/ http://disneylandnews.com/galleries/2012/04/23/maters-junkyard-jamboree/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:46:06 +0000 Jim Ames http://disneylandnews.com/?post_type=gallery&p=13196 Mater has adapted his home to host Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park. Enjoy a tractor-pullin’ square dance at Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree where you can whip around behind a baby tractor and see the giant jukebox he personally built from his prized possessions! (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including MaterÕs Junkyard Jamboree. Guests are invited to an old-fashioned Òtow-si-doÓ in MaterÕs salvage yard as they ride trailers hitched to a herd of runaway baby tractors. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including MaterÕs Junkyard Jamboree. Guests are invited to an old-fashioned Òtow-si-doÓ in MaterÕs salvage yard as they ride trailers hitched to a herd of runaway baby tractors. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree. Guests are invited to an old-fashioned “tow-si-do” in Mater’s salvage yard as they ride trailers hitched to a herd of runaway baby tractors. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including MaterÕs Junkyard Jamboree. Guests are invited to an old-fashioned Òtow-si-doÓ in MaterÕs salvage yard as they ride trailers hitched to a herd of runaway baby tractors. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort)

]]> http://disneylandnews.com/galleries/2012/04/23/maters-junkyard-jamboree/feed/ 0 Disneyland Resort Announces June 15 Grand Opening of Cars Land and Buena Vista Street http://disneylandnews.com/galleries/2012/03/07/disneyland-resort-announces-june-15-grand-opening-of-cars-land-and-buena-vista-street/ http://disneylandnews.com/galleries/2012/03/07/disneyland-resort-announces-june-15-grand-opening-of-cars-land-and-buena-vista-street/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:34:52 +0000 Jim Ames http://disneylandnews.com/?post_type=gallery&p=13460 Beginning June 15, 2012, guests will enter Disney California Adventure park along Buena Vista Street, a place that transports them to an era when Walt Disney arrived in California with new dreams: 1920s Los Angeles. Buena Vista Street features the Carthay Circle Theatre (pictured). Modeled after the site of the 1937 world premiere of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” the Carthay Circle Theatre will include a lounge and elegant restaurant, designed to be the premier dining location in Disney California Adventure. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Disney President and CEO Bob Iger (front right) joins Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs (front center), and other Disney executives on the new Radiator Springs Racers attraction at Disney California Adventure park. As construction continues on Cars Land, the Disneyland Resort has announced that the new 12-acre land and its three new family attractions will open to the public on June 15, 2012. Cars Land will immerse guests in the thrilling world of the Disney*Pixar blockbuster “Cars” film franchise as they step into the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Disney California Adventure park guests will pass under a themed archway to enter Radiator Springs Racers in Cars Land at the Disneyland Resort. The “E-ticket” attraction is a twisting, turning, high-speed adventure through Ornament Valley and the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Mater has adapted his home to host Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park. Enjoy a tractor-pullin’ square dance at Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree where you can whip around behind a baby tractor and see the giant jukebox he personally built from his prized possessions! (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) An exuberant hand-painted window sign will welcome Disney California Adventure park guests to Luigi’s Flying Tires in Cars Land at the Disneyland Resort. The new attraction is one of three opening at Cars Land. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a Disney park. McQueen and Mater will be greeting park guests daily outside the Cozy Cone Motel on Route 66. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a Disney park. Wily’s Butte, shown here, is part of Ornament Valley, the setting for Radiator Springs Racers, a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort)

]]> http://disneylandnews.com/galleries/2012/03/07/disneyland-resort-announces-june-15-grand-opening-of-cars-land-and-buena-vista-street/feed/ 0 What Guests Can Expect Starting This Summer at Disney California Adventure Park http://disneylandnews.com/videos/2012/03/07/what-guests-can-expect-starting-this-summer-at-disney-california-adventure-park/ http://disneylandnews.com/videos/2012/03/07/what-guests-can-expect-starting-this-summer-at-disney-california-adventure-park/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:34:26 +0000 Jim Ames http://disneylandnews.com/?post_type=video&p=13526 http://disneylandnews.com/videos/2012/03/07/what-guests-can-expect-starting-this-summer-at-disney-california-adventure-park/feed/ 0 Radiator Springs Racers http://disneylandnews.com/galleries/2012/02/17/radiator-springs-racers/ http://disneylandnews.com/galleries/2012/02/17/radiator-springs-racers/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:52:55 +0000 Jim Ames http://disneylandnews.com/?post_type=gallery&p=13194 Disney California Adventure park guests will pass under a themed archway to enter Radiator Springs Racers in Cars Land at the Disneyland Resort. The “E-ticket” attraction is a twisting, turning, high-speed adventure through Ornament Valley and the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a Disney park. Wily’s Butte, shown here, is part of Ornament Valley, the setting for Radiator Springs Racers, a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a Disney park. Ornament Valley is the setting for Radiator Springs Racers, a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a Disney park. Ornament Valley is the setting for Radiator Springs Racers, a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a Disney park. Ornament Valley is the setting for Radiator Springs Racers, a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a Disney park. Ornament Valley is the setting for Radiator Springs Racers, a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park in 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a. Ornament Valley is the setting for Radiator Springs Racers, a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park in 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a. Wily’s Butte, shown here, is part of Ornament Valley, the setting for Radiator Springs Racers, a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate themed environments ever created for a. Ornament Valley is the setting for Radiator Springs Racers, a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park: Radiator Springs Racers, shown here during testing, is a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through Ornament Valley and the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park: Radiator Springs Racers, shown here during testing, is a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through Ornament Valley and the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park: Radiator Springs Racers, shown here during testing, is a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through Ornament Valley and the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park: Radiator Springs Racers, shown here during testing, is a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through Ornament Valley and the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park: Radiator Springs Racers, shown here during testing, is a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through Ornament Valley and the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park: Radiator Springs Racers, shown here during testing, is a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through Ornament Valley and the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) Coming to Disney California Adventure park June 15, 2012, Cars Land features three immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park: Radiator Springs Racers, shown here during testing, is a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through Ornament Valley and the town of Radiator Springs. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort)

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ANAHEIM, Calif. – The magical sights and sounds of Disneyland Resort can be discovered with “Disneyland Explorer,” the official Disney Parks App available for iPad, now with Retina Display. The free app invites parents and kids to explore some of the many thrilling and whimsical experiences that can be found at Disneyland Resort, a premiere, multi-day, family vacation destination in Southern California.

With “Disneyland Explorer,” users can swipe their way from Pirates of the Caribbean to “World of Color” to themed suites at the Disneyland Hotel, discovering more than 150 exciting things to see and do across the resort. Users tap beautiful images, animation and interactive touch points that represent experiences inside Disneyland park, Disney California Adventure park, Downtown Disney District and all three hotels of the Disneyland Resort.

Touch points within the photo-realistic carousel reveal photos, videos and special activities inspired by classic attractions and entertainment.  As users explore the Resort, day changes to night with spectacular colors, lights, and fireworks.

Animations are triggered as users scroll through the parks, hotels and Downtown Disney District, revealing surprises such as Dumbo in flight above Sleeping Beauty Castle. Users  discover items that are both fun and historical, from the Mad Hatter popping out of a tea cup to vintage video of Walt Disney dedicating Disneyland.

Users will:

  • Explore Buena Vista Street and Cars Land
  • Enjoy fun activities including  Luigi’s Flying Tires and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree
  • Share exclusive digital postcards with their friends
  • Learn to draw their favorite Disney characters at the Animation Academy
  • Steer a Soarin’ hang glider over California, while collecting and sharing personalized postcards
  • Create their own musical water show in “World of Color”
  • Tour the galaxy with Star Tours – the Adventures Continue
  • Bring the iconic dolls of “it’s a small world” to life and hear the classic song in five different languages
  • Snap photos of the elusive Yeti as he roams across Matterhorn Mountain
  • Take part in a raging sea battle in Pirates of the Caribbean

“Disneyland Explorer” is a free app, available exclusively from App Store on iPad (www.itunes.com/appstore). More of the fun and excitement at the Disneyland Resort will become available on “Disneyland Explorer” throughout the year. 

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About the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, comprised of unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences.  The Resort’s hotels are the luxurious, 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 50 two-bedroom equivalent DVC units; the magical, newly renovated, 969-room Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties -  and the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel with its “day-at-the-beach” fun. For information on attractions and vacations at Disneyland Resort, visit www.disneyland.com, call (866) 43-DISNEY or contact local travel agents.

 

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