ANAHEIM, Calif.− Guests will enjoy wild, hilarious flying lessons beginning July 1 at Goofy’s Sky School, one of several new attractions and restaurants opening in Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure park. Along with the debut of The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, these new experiences will complete the transformation of Paradise Pier, a …

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 …

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. …

ANAHEIM, Calif. – The power of the Force and the magic of Disney have combined to create Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, a new 3-D attraction set to open at Disneyland park on June 3, 2011. The attraction also opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on May 20, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Disney Music Comes Alive in a New Extravaganza; Each Float Tells Its Own Musical Story ANAHEIM, Calif., May 27, 2011 – Rhythm is king when the magic of Disney music takes to the streets in the new “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade” in Disneyland park. A bevy of favorite Disney characters including Aladdin, Ariel, Cinderella, and Peter …

New retailers will provide unique footwear, apparel ANAHEIM, CALIF. Mar. 7, 2011 – Disneyland Resort today announced two new retail stores coming to Downtown Disney this spring – Sanuk, a footwear shop and BLINK, a denim apparel store. “We look forward to welcoming both Sanuk and BLINK to Downtown Disney,” said Tony Bruno, vice president, …