The Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend has reached capacity for its 4th consecutive year. That’s 18,000 participants taking place in various events around the Sept 4-6 weekend. Something to keep in mind if you’re going to be at the park that weekend. If you are running, I’m looking for a corespondent to report on the experience for The Disney Blog.
The full press release is after the jump:
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Jeff Altman’s grandfather had a real enthusiasm for 16mm film. While going through some of the family film archives, Jeff discovered this incredibly colorful and clear film of Disneyland just one year after it opened. There’s even a scene of his grandmother (love her outfit)… Read More »Newly Discovered Disneyland Home Movie from 1956
I don’t know why I’m sharing this with you since it lessens my chance to win and, face it, I’m not making it out to California any other way in this economy. But hey maybe one of you will win and send me a collectible postcard or something.
Disney.com is offering you a chance to attend the inaugural D23 EXPO, where the world of Disney will come together under one roof at the Anaheim Convention Center in California from September 10-13, 2009. Enter exclusively through Disney.com’s mobile Web site by texting D23 to DISNEY (347639)* now through August 21, 2009. The winner will receive the ultimate Disney fan experience including travel accommodations, tickets the to the D23 Expo and Disneyland Resort tickets for a group of four.**
Running September 10–13, the D23 Expo will transform the Anaheim Convention Center into the single largest gathering of all things Disney ever assembled in one place at one magical time. Many more details about D23 EXPO entertainment, events and special guests will be announced in the coming weeks. Fans can keep up with all the news by visiting www.D23EXPO.com, as well as by signing up for mobile alerts from Disney.com by texting D23 to DISNEY (347639).*
Still not convinced? Check out this video from the folks at D23 with a special look at some of the Disney archives items that might show up at the expo.
Click image for full view For those looking for the next character meet and greet, keep an eye open for Princess Tiana. Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose (left), who provides the voice of Disney’s newest princess, Tiana, in the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated… Read More »Princess Tiana times two, Disney preview’s newest character
Time to put the hopes of a third gate for the Disneyland Resort up on the shelf for at least the next 10 years. The Harbor Blvd Strawberry Field that had been targeted as the most likely spot for Disneyland’s next theme park is now… Read More »Disneyland’s Third Themepark Dreams Paved Over
The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland means something special to me since it is one of the few attractions that literally has my grandfather’s name on it (he had a tombstone (his wife made Disney remove it after he died) and his name is on the… Read More »Haunted Mansion 40th Anniversary Official Podcast
The Orange County Register is reporting that 92% of the Unite Here 11 union has voted against the contract proposal that Disney has brought to the table in hope of ending the gridlock. The labor dispute concerns the workers that wash dishes, clean room and… Read More »Disneyland Hotel Workers Union Vote Against Contract
According to the Los Angeles Times, Disney will debut a new character meet and greet based on the characters from the forthcoming The Princess and The Frog. What makes this unique is that the procession of musicians and performaers will start in New Orleans Square… Read More »Riverboat Show to Debut Soon!