Newest Land in Disneyland Resort Transformed Into a Float Entry for 2013 Rose Parade Cars Land Float Celebrates Disney California Adventure Park Expansion ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 14, 2012) – The characters, fun and excitement of Cars Land are racing to Pasadena Jan. 1 as the town of Radiator Springs is transformed into a float for …

TEA Honors Go to Disneyland Resort Attractions, New Hawaiian Resort and Former Disney Imagineer The newly expanded Disney California Adventure park at Disneyland Resort in California  earned three honors at the 19th Thea Awards announced by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA). Also honored was Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, the unique themed Disney hotel …

Fun Facts & Statistics Balloon Statistics Height: 98 feet from ground to top of ears Weight:  Estimate 410 lbs. Circumference: 168 feet Diameter: 53 feet Volume: 90,000 cubic feet (body) – 113,000 total Lift capacity: 1800 lb. max gross lift Thread Used: Approximately 9 miles of thread! Fabric for Mouse Ears:  Approximately 750 sq. yards        Total fabric: Approximately 4,744 …

Mickey Mouse-shaped Hot Air Balloon Celebrates ‘Limited Time Magic’ Coming to Disneyland Resort in California “The Happiest Balloon on Earth” (a twist on Disneyland’s famous designation as “The Happiest Place on Earth”) is coming to Leon, Guanajuato, to participate in the 11th annual International Balloon Festival, Nov. 16-19 in Metropolitan Ecological Park. Mickey Mouse will …

ANAHEIM, Calif. October 25, 2012– Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort welcomes Earl of Sandwich, created by the direct descendent of John Montagu, the Earl who invented the sandwich in 1762. Earl of Sandwich will have a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, November 2nd at 2pm. “We are thrilled to bring Earl of Sandwich …

Highlights Include New Holiday Décor for Cars Land and Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure, plus Fireworks, the Christmas Parade and Snowfall in Disneyland ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 23, 2012) – The newly expanded Disney California Adventure Park gets a spectacular seasonal makeover, and such beloved holiday traditions as “A Christmas Fantasy” parade, fireworks and …

For a Limited Time Only! Disney Parks Rolls Out the Unexpected with Weekly Surprises, Delights for a Little Extra Magic NEW YORK, N.Y. (Oct. 17, 2012) – Guests will find an extra sprinkle of pixie dust each week when they visit Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts next year, Disney officials announced today. While 2013 …

Space Shuttle Endeavour, perched atop a NASA-modified 747, made a “ferry flight” over Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 21, 2012. Endeavour flew over a number of U.S. landmarks, including the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, on its way to its final destination, the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Conducted in cooperation …

Enhancement Project Will Bring New Pool, Splash Zone, Dining Opportunities To Family-Friendly Resort KO OLINA, Hawaii, August 29, 2012 ­- A delightfully themed family pool, a new kids’ splash zone and two new quick-service dining locations will be among the highlights of an enhancement project getting underway in September at Aulani, a Disney Resort & …

Actor Sean Astin to lead sold out field of more than 17,000 registered runners along half marathon course through all-new Cars Land at newly reopened Disney California Adventure ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2012) – The Happiest Race on Earth just got happier as runners in the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend will race Sept. 1 and …