Time to head to the Disneyland Resort

The weather here in Sacramento has been terrible and rainy.  I keep checking the weather in Anaheim and it is sunny and warm.  Perfect time to get out of town and head to Disneyland. 

On Friday they celebrated the "grand opening" of the new Little Mermaid ride in California Adventure park.  From the pictures they showed of all the strollers parked outside of the ride, it looks like it is a big hit.  The lines have been long and I don't see that they have a "fast pass" for this ride so get there early.

In Disneyland they also celebrated the "grand re-opening" of Star Tours.  This has been highly anticipated and every time you ride it is a different experience.  Can't wait to try it out in December.  The lines have been long for this new ride as well, but they have "fast passes" and I recommend getting one early.

There is still a lot of construction going on at California Adventure park but it wouldn't deter me from having a good time down there.  Goofy's Sky School is scheduled to open soon and they are re doing the Mission Tortilla Factory into a Ghirardelli chocolate store...yummy!

So if you want some "sun and fun" , head down to the Disneyland resort.  They also opened the new Monorail pool at the Disneyland hotel.  The slides look like they are great for small kids.

Have a magical day!

Wishing I were in Disneyland today!

It has been awhile since I have had time to write about my favorite place.   I follow some Disney sights on Twitter and they are always sending great pictures and updates from the parks.  It allows me to be there without really "being there."  Even though it is spring break, the crowds don't look so bad.   I have 8 more months until I get to go to my favorite place so I will have to just enjoy the parks thru the "tweets." 

Have a magical day!

Happy Anniversary to The Pirates of the Caribbean!

Wow,  I can't believe it has been 44 years since this ride opened.  Today is the anniversary of the opening in 1967.  This was the last attraction that Walt Disney personally supervised before his death.  I can remember going there as a kid and seeing the big hole with all the steel supports in it.  I couldn't wait for it to open. 

The popularity of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies has made it more popular as well, especially since they added Captain Jack Sparrow.  

A trip to the park is not complete without riding Pirates at least once.  Hope you  all can do it soon.


Have a Magical Day!

Celebrities in Disneyland Resort

I haven't had time to write lately but wanted to mention that I receive "Twitter" messages and pictures from a great site called Mousewait.  They sent out a picture Sunday of Pierce Brosnan in front of the Jungle Cruise.  He was nice enough to have his picture taken with a fan.  We have seen many celebrities in the park and in the Grand Californian......a sure sign is if you see Disney escort walking around with guests, they are probably celebrities.  We have seen Steve Young, Cuba Gooding Jr. , Hugh Grant,  David Arquette and Courtney Cox just to name a few.  So next time you are in the parks and see an escort....check out who they are escorting.....maybe someone special.  

Have a Magical day!

New attractions at California Adventure Park

I am anxiously awaiting my next tip to Disneyland.  There is lots of construction going on in California Adventure Park for those of you who haven't been there in awhile.  They are trying to take the park in a new direction.  I was satisfied with the way it was and I am sad to say they are taking out my Golden Gate Bridge.....and the Palace of Fine Arts.....you must have figured out that I am from San Francisco.  The Palace of Fine Arts area is going to be the new Ariel, Little Mermaid ride.  Trolley's like the ones that were seen in Walt's hometown of Marceline, Missouri  will replace the bridge.  They are also building a brand new Cars ride that is very similiar to Test Track Dummies in Epcot in Florida.  This is set to open in 2012. 

If you are at the park anytime soon, check out the Blue Sky Cellar for all the exciting changes.

This is a good article I found about the upcoming attractions........

http://themeparks.about.com/od/disneyparks/a/DCAMakeover.htm


Hope you can visit my favorite place soon.........

Have a magical day!

Valentines Day at Disneyland

Valentines day will soon be here and  I wish I was spending it with my "honey bunny" in Disneyland eating some of these fabulous looking treats.......

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/02/sweet-temptations-at-disney-parks/

The above link is to a great Blog that I get updates from.  The dipped strawberries look yummy.  Check out the official blog when you can,  lots of good information and pictures.

Hope you all have a great Valentines Day, spread some love.

Have a magical day!

Disneyland Fairy Tale Weddings

My friend, Teacher Girl, asked me a question about getting married in Disneyland.  Maybe there is something she isn't telling me yet about her future plans.....I would love to help her with a Fairy Tale Wedding.  I did some research,  not having any experience with this subject.  Although, we have been at the Grand Californian and seen brides having their pictures taken.  It would be a wonderful place to have a wedding.  29 years ago, I spent part of my honeymoon in Disneyland and will remember it always.

There is too much information to "blog" about and two different kinds of wedding packages....a Wishes and a Couture Collection.  I am including a link to their website for the info because it is quite extensive.

http://disneyweddings.disney.go.com/weddings/california/collections/overview

I saw that the starting price is $10,000 and I don't know if that includes food....probably not.
So check out the link if you are planning a wedding soon.

Have a Magical day!