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California Adventure offers World of Color Reserved Viewing

With expectations of crowd control gone wild Disneyland is stepping up to the plate with a safe way for you to enjoy a meal and the “World of Color” show from a reserved viewing area. Options start at $15 a person for a picnic meal. That seems very reasonable to me. But if you pay more, you get access to the ‘preferred’ area, which I assume will be perfectly situated to view the show.

Guests may choose from several different meals-with-reserved-viewing programs. These provide a magical dining experience along with a choice vantage point from which to enjoy the new “World of Color” after-dark spectacular. Other fun treats include “World of Color” novelty drinks, snacks and accessories

Meal-with-viewing options are limited in availability, details are below the jump:

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Disney and TV Legend Art Linkletter dead at 97

Disney Legend Art Linkletter died at his home at the age of 97, according to the LA Times. Linkletter’s career started on radio in 1944 and then he made the move to TV in the 50s and 60s. A close friend of Walt Disney, Linkletter… Read More »Disney and TV Legend Art Linkletter dead at 97

Weekend Update – Roundup

Have a few links I think you’ll definitely want to check out:

Vintage Disneyland Tickets has scanned in a 1963 Popular Science article that features Imagineer Rolly Crump, the model for Ford’s Magic Skyway and the working test environment for the attraction. It would debut at the 1964 World’s Fair. Then the technology would lager become the People Mover attraction at Disneyland.

I’ve really been enjoying the blog “The Best Possible Job” by former Disneyland cast member Anne. Easy to read and full of insight.

I missed this the other day, but USA Today had a great interview with Aaron Kelly after was voted off American Idol. Kelly talks about his experience with Disney’s American Idol Experience and how it helped prepare him for the real thing. I imagine we’ll see even more idol hopefuls on stage at AIE as word gets out about it’s role in Kelly’s journey.

The OC Register has been doing a great series of articles on the upgrades Disneyland’s Rivers of America recently received. There are now new scenes and plant life that ties into actual American rivers. A great idea I hope they attempt to replicate out east.

Every few years Disneyland highlights it’s after-dark crew and this year the LA Times got the honor of writing up the story. It’s a good one.  If you like this stuff, I recommend you track down the book “One Day At Disneyland“.

Disney Theatrical has been regularly adding new videos to its YouTube Channel. Some great behind the scenes stuff there. I’ve put the most recent one, The Lion King: Meet The Characters – Zazu/Rafiki, below the jump

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World of Color Merchandise Concept Art

Joey Ellis, who we’ve highlighted here in the past, reveals some artwork he designed for the “World of Color” show coming to California Adventure. That’s pretty cool by itself, but he’s also posted some of his early attempts at the design. The evolution from those… Read More »World of Color Merchandise Concept Art

Disneyland testing talking Mickey Mouse for guest photos

A few guests have reported they were selected for a special session with Mickey Mouse. In the session Mickey’s eyes blink and his mouth moves and words even come out. Yep, the talking Mickey Mouse character we’ve heard about for about 5 years has finally… Read More »Disneyland testing talking Mickey Mouse for guest photos

Disneyland shows it’s true color – Green

It’s Earth Day and Disneyland has provided this fun video that shows all the efforts it goes through to keep the color green its focus.

‘World of Color’ Water Spectacular to Debut June 11

Ladies and Gentlemen get your ponchos ready. Front row seats for the next big night time spectacular to hit the Disneyland Resort will arrive, officially, on June 11th. Soft opening previews will probably begin as soon as early May.  The show is choreographed with revolutionary… Read More »‘World of Color’ Water Spectacular to Debut June 11

Disneyland feels Baja California earthquake of 7.2 (revised)

A 6.9 7.2 (just revised) strength earthquake hit just south of the US border in Baja California. At least five after-shocks have been recorded in the following minutes including one ranking 5.1. Meanwhile a 4.1 earthquake struck in the Sacramento area. I’m happy my wife… Read More »Disneyland feels Baja California earthquake of 7.2 (revised)