Q&A with Lisa Girolami, Walt Disney Imagineer & Senior Show Producer, The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure – Walt Disney Imagineer Lisa Girolami is the senior show producer for The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, a new attraction opening June 3 at Disney California Adventure park.  Lisa oversees a talented team that worked on the attraction, including the creative group responsible for the development and guest experience. Lisa shared her thoughts about ...

Disney California Adventure Park Expansion Reaches Next Milestone with ‘The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure’ – Transformation of Paradise Pier Complete with Goofy’s Sky School, New Restaurants Coming in 2012: Cars Land, Buena Vista Street and New Entry Plaza   ANAHEIM, Calif., June 3, 2011- The grand opening of The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure at Disney California Adventure park marks a key development in the multiyear expansion at Disneyland Resort. ...

Music: Songs of “The Little Mermaid” Become ‘Part of Your World’ In New Attraction at Disney California Adventure Park – ANAHEIM, Calif., June 2, 2011 ─ Guests experiencing The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure in Disney California Adventure park will relive the romance and excitement of the classic “Little Mermaid” story through scenic design, Audio-Animatronics characters, special effects and, of course, the award-winning songs written by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken for the Disney ...

New Magic on the Way at Disneyland Resort, Aboard Disney Cruise Line and in Hawaii – What’s Next? Cars Land and Buena Vista Street Debut in 2012, Aulani Resort Set to Open in Hawaii, Plus New Cruise Line Itineraries ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 3, 2011) – As Disney Soundsational Summer gets underway, even more excitement is coming to Disneyland Resort, where the premiere of the all-new The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea ...

Special Effects: Little Mermaid Characters Come to Life with Classic Storytelling and Innovative Technology – ANAHEIM, Calif., June 3, 2011 – The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, a new attraction at Disney California Adventure park, advances the great tradition of the “dark ride” – an amusement park classic that transports riders in guided vehicles through specially lit scenes often featuring animation sound, music, and special effects. Examples include such ...

Voyagers Will Travel ‘Under the Sea’ Encountering Ariel and Her Friends When ‘The Little Mermaid’ Attraction Opens June 3 in Disney California Adventure Park – ANAHEIM, Calif., June 2, 2011 – Guests will enter the enchanting story of “The Little Mermaid,” complete with characters and songs from the Academy Award-winning Disney animated motion picture, when they board The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, premiering Friday, June 3, in Disney California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort. Set in and ...

From Under the Sea to Galaxies Far, Far Away . . . Opening Dates Are Set For A Soundsational Summer at Disneyland Resort – ‘Mickey’s Soundsational Parade’ Debuts May 27; The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure and Star Tours – The Adventures Continue Open June 3 ANAHEIM (Feb. 25, 2011) – As families prepare for their 2011 summer vacations, the Disneyland Resort announces grand opening dates for several, highly-anticipated new attractions and family experiences. The all-new “Mickey’s Soundsational ...

‘Topping Out’ a Milestone in Cars Land Development And Disney California Adventure Expansion – ANAHEIM, Calif. (October 29, 2010) – The Topping Out Ceremony at Cars Land today celebrates the achievement of the construction team that is bringing the new land to life. It also marks a milestone in the overall expansion of Disney California Adventure park. Topping Out is a long-standing tradition among construction workers and engineers. It ...

Duffy the Disney Bear Debuts at Disney California Adventure Park – Duffy the Disney Bear made his debut at Disney California Adventure Park on Oct. 14. The newest Disney character to interact with guests is Mickey’s very own teddy bear—made with love by Minnie Mouse for Mickey to take on all his travels. Duffy will meet guests for photos at Paradise Pier, and guests will also ...

Openings Grand at Sea and on Land: Disney Unwraps Magical, Memory-Making Attractions, Cruises, Resorts, Tours – NEW YORK – Nothing like a little Disney magic to make memories that last a lifetime. Just in time for “Let the Memories Begin,” Disney is embarking on exciting, all-new experiences for guests that will take them over the horizon, under the sea, beyond the solar system and on bushwalks with adventure at every turn. ...