"Any place you go in the world, if you tell people you worked for Disney,first of all, you get a big smile on their face. Then, you get a story about how Disney has affected their life in some way....their first trip to Disneyland, opening day, their favorite character or attraction. That's the legacy we all leave when we work for Disney."
Dave Smith, retiring after 40 years,job, Disney Chief Archivist, 70 yrs.old, Oct.13th is birthday, retirement day, Oct.15th...............
Being retired and living in Pleasant Hill, Ca. (near San Francisco),I know this to be true. As I go through my day,it is fun to ask former "Guests" what their favorite attraction is at the Disneyland Resort.Their reply, Tower of Terror,Mr. Toads Wild Ride, Matterhorn,Soarin,Fireworks,World of Color,Pirates,etc."
It is fun to watch those smiles appear on our former "Guests" faces as they describe why and what they enjoy most when at the Disneyland Resort. Everywere I look,billboards,T.V. spots,license plates frames,shirts,etc. Disneyland is everywhere, happy to be part of the magic. Thank You Walt Disney Company..........
DR LEE
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Changes coming to Disney's California Adventure Park:
Exciting changes continue at Disney's california Adventure Park. In June, "World of Color" began making a nighttime splash at the park and Silly Symphony Swings began offering a musical ride in Paradise Pier.
As you might already know, Goofy's Sky School will add even more fun to Paradise Pier in 2011. The attraction is inspired by the 1940 cartoon short, "Goofy's Glider." It's a flying academy that follows Goofy's attempts to teach a group of novice pilots how to fly.
In order for Mickey and Goofy to get ready for this transformation, Mulholland Madness will close October 12, and the last time guests can go for a spin on Disney's verion of Mulholland Drive is October 11. For those who want to get a final scream on Maliboomer, you better hurry. Guests will blast off for the final time September 6, as the attraction will be closed on September 7.
About the 12 acre Carsland expansion due in 2012. You might be interested in knowing that the last day to experience Bountiful Valley Farms will be September 8 to help pave the way for Mater's Junkyard Jamboree.
For all the news you need to know about the changes at Disney's California Adventure Park, visit disneycaliforniaadventurepark.com or stop by the Blue Sky Cellar next time you are at the park.
DR LEE
As you might already know, Goofy's Sky School will add even more fun to Paradise Pier in 2011. The attraction is inspired by the 1940 cartoon short, "Goofy's Glider." It's a flying academy that follows Goofy's attempts to teach a group of novice pilots how to fly.
In order for Mickey and Goofy to get ready for this transformation, Mulholland Madness will close October 12, and the last time guests can go for a spin on Disney's verion of Mulholland Drive is October 11. For those who want to get a final scream on Maliboomer, you better hurry. Guests will blast off for the final time September 6, as the attraction will be closed on September 7.
About the 12 acre Carsland expansion due in 2012. You might be interested in knowing that the last day to experience Bountiful Valley Farms will be September 8 to help pave the way for Mater's Junkyard Jamboree.
For all the news you need to know about the changes at Disney's California Adventure Park, visit disneycaliforniaadventurepark.com or stop by the Blue Sky Cellar next time you are at the park.
DR LEE
Disney Cruise Ship Rescue:
There was a "magical" ending to a high seas drama in the Mediterranean recently as a Disney cruise ship, the Disney Magic, rescued 18 Algerians lost at sea.
A Disney spokeswoman tells USA TODAY the 2,400-passenger vessel joined the search for the Algerians while sailing from Gibralter to Barcelona. The Algerians reportedly had been stranded on the open seas for four to five days.
"The shipboard team heard crew members from two other vessels talking on the radio about sighting the boat and then losing a visual of it, so the Disney Magic then joined the search and quickly spotted the small boat, which had lost power," Disney spokeswoman Rena Langley says.The Disney Magic took the stranded Algerians aboard and provided them with food,cabins and most important,"healthcare."
DR LEE
A Disney spokeswoman tells USA TODAY the 2,400-passenger vessel joined the search for the Algerians while sailing from Gibralter to Barcelona. The Algerians reportedly had been stranded on the open seas for four to five days.
"The shipboard team heard crew members from two other vessels talking on the radio about sighting the boat and then losing a visual of it, so the Disney Magic then joined the search and quickly spotted the small boat, which had lost power," Disney spokeswoman Rena Langley says.The Disney Magic took the stranded Algerians aboard and provided them with food,cabins and most important,"healthcare."
DR LEE
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Disneyland resumes sales of wooden toy guns:
Disneyland recently began selling wooden toy guns again, about nine years after pulling them off of store shelves.
Disney officials decided to resume sales of the toy guns, which are now orange and green. Disneyland was selling plastic guns, including space-like and pirate-themed ones.
These new toy guns are very popular with Guests and often sell out. Disney stopped selling the historic,1800s-style guns in 2001 when California legislators passed a law reguiring all toy guns to be brightly colored to avoid being mistaken for real weapons.
DR LEE
Disney officials decided to resume sales of the toy guns, which are now orange and green. Disneyland was selling plastic guns, including space-like and pirate-themed ones.
These new toy guns are very popular with Guests and often sell out. Disney stopped selling the historic,1800s-style guns in 2001 when California legislators passed a law reguiring all toy guns to be brightly colored to avoid being mistaken for real weapons.
DR LEE
Monday, August 9, 2010
Gaming Acquisition:
The Walt Disney Company has acquired Palo Alto-based Tapulous, Inc., a leading developer of music games for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. Through a merger agreement, Tapulous is now a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company reporting into Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG). In the last year, DIMG has enjoyed many successes in its mobile busniess counting several "platinum" performing apps with more than one million downloads, including Disney's Alice in Wonderland Lite, Fairies Fly Lite and JellyCar 2, which is Disney's most successful premium game in the app store to date. In addition, DIMG creates and delivers unique mobile content and manages a Disney-branded mobile phone service in Japan in association with Softbank.
DR LEE
DR LEE
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Ticket Prices:
August 5th, ticket prices going up..............
Ages 10+ Ages 3-9
6-Day Park Hopper $256.00 $230.00
5-Day Park Hopper $251.00 $226.00
4-Day Park Hopper $231.00 $208.00
3-day Park Hopper $206.00 $185.00
2-Day Park Hopper $161.00 $146.00
2-Day $151.00 $136.00
1-Day Park Hopper $101.00 $91.00
1-Day $76.00 $68.00
Base Ticket admits guests to one theme park each day of use. Park choices are: Disneyland, Disneyland California Adventure.
Park Hopper option entitles guest to visit both theme parks on each day of use.
All tickets expire 14 days from the date of first use.
[Theme Park Annual Pass Options
Premium $459.00
Deluxe $329.00
Southern California* $239.00
Southern California Select* $184.00
*Valid proof of Southern California residency required for purchase and use.
DR LEE
P.S. Still a great price for what you get! From early morning to late into the night, family,friends memories and lets not forget the entertainment, shows,and parades.Oh yes, those FIREWORKS,BOOM, BANG AND FLASH............DR LEE
P.S.S. To those few who can, lunch or dinner at "Club 33".........DR LEE
Ages 10+ Ages 3-9
6-Day Park Hopper $256.00 $230.00
5-Day Park Hopper $251.00 $226.00
4-Day Park Hopper $231.00 $208.00
3-day Park Hopper $206.00 $185.00
2-Day Park Hopper $161.00 $146.00
2-Day $151.00 $136.00
1-Day Park Hopper $101.00 $91.00
1-Day $76.00 $68.00
Base Ticket admits guests to one theme park each day of use. Park choices are: Disneyland, Disneyland California Adventure.
Park Hopper option entitles guest to visit both theme parks on each day of use.
All tickets expire 14 days from the date of first use.
[Theme Park Annual Pass Options
Premium $459.00
Deluxe $329.00
Southern California* $239.00
Southern California Select* $184.00
*Valid proof of Southern California residency required for purchase and use.
DR LEE
P.S. Still a great price for what you get! From early morning to late into the night, family,friends memories and lets not forget the entertainment, shows,and parades.Oh yes, those FIREWORKS,BOOM, BANG AND FLASH............DR LEE
P.S.S. To those few who can, lunch or dinner at "Club 33".........DR LEE
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
World of Color:
World of Color has been extremely popular with Guests this summer, and we are happy to report that the show will continue nightly throughout the year. After Labor Day, Disney California Adventure Park will remain open until 8p.m. Monday thru Thursday and until 10 p.m.Friday, Saturday and Sunday to accommodate the nightly performance. Dining packages will be available. There may be some days during the year when the show will be dark, so please check disneyland.com for more show and dining information.
DR LEE
DR LEE
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Egyptian excursions:
Seven.The Seven Seas Lagoon at the Walt Disney World Resort. Seven night cruises offered on Disney Cruise Line. And those adorable seven dwarfs from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
There's a whole new reason to celebrate the lucky number seven at Disney.
In 2011, Adventures by Disney will be taking families to the country which houses the seventh wonder of the ancient world still in existence, Egypt.
Two itineraries, a seven-night and a nine-night vacation, will be offered in Egypt filled with daily activities that are appropriate for the entire family, including childern who will step into the pages of their history books. The seven-night itinerary features the highlights of Cairo followed by a three-day Nile River Cruise sailing from Aswan to Luxor. The nine-night itinerary will add an additional two days on the Red Sea in the resort town of Sharm El Sheikh, which is famous for its underwater national park, a veritable snorkeling paradise for seasoned and first-time snorkelers alike. Both programs are escorted by an Egyptologist to enchance Guests'understanding of the ancient world.
Guests will discover the astonishing array of the treasures of antiquity, from the pharaonic collections housed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo to the ancient temples and royal tombs along the banks of the Nile River-and to see the Great Pyramids and mysterious Sphinx.
Families can also look forward to Egyptian cooking demonstrations, a camel ride at the pyramids and papyrus-making activities.
DR LEE
There's a whole new reason to celebrate the lucky number seven at Disney.
In 2011, Adventures by Disney will be taking families to the country which houses the seventh wonder of the ancient world still in existence, Egypt.
Two itineraries, a seven-night and a nine-night vacation, will be offered in Egypt filled with daily activities that are appropriate for the entire family, including childern who will step into the pages of their history books. The seven-night itinerary features the highlights of Cairo followed by a three-day Nile River Cruise sailing from Aswan to Luxor. The nine-night itinerary will add an additional two days on the Red Sea in the resort town of Sharm El Sheikh, which is famous for its underwater national park, a veritable snorkeling paradise for seasoned and first-time snorkelers alike. Both programs are escorted by an Egyptologist to enchance Guests'understanding of the ancient world.
Guests will discover the astonishing array of the treasures of antiquity, from the pharaonic collections housed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo to the ancient temples and royal tombs along the banks of the Nile River-and to see the Great Pyramids and mysterious Sphinx.
Families can also look forward to Egyptian cooking demonstrations, a camel ride at the pyramids and papyrus-making activities.
DR LEE
Monday, August 2, 2010
11014 hits on Dr Lee's blog:
Since 2000, I have gotten into the habit of keeping a "journal." At first,it was hit-an-miss at best, not very much was written. However, as these past few years have come and gone,I have improved much.
Every night,at approx. 9 p.m.,I sit and I write, what time I woke up,were I went,things I did that day,what bills were paid, people who I had contact with,and how many people looked at my blog. From August 1st 2009 to August 1st 2010, 11014 people looked at my blog and I say "thanks."
August 1st is an important date for me, it has been 3 years since I moved to Pleasant Hill, California(about 20 miles from San Francisco) from Riverside,California since retiring from Disneyland Club 33.
Reading my blog, you will notice a comment section at the bottom of each entry. If there is something you would like me to write about,let me know in this section.
Again, I say "thanks" and look forward to another exicting year blogging,and oh yes,see you at the Disney Resort.
DR LEE
Every night,at approx. 9 p.m.,I sit and I write, what time I woke up,were I went,things I did that day,what bills were paid, people who I had contact with,and how many people looked at my blog. From August 1st 2009 to August 1st 2010, 11014 people looked at my blog and I say "thanks."
August 1st is an important date for me, it has been 3 years since I moved to Pleasant Hill, California(about 20 miles from San Francisco) from Riverside,California since retiring from Disneyland Club 33.
Reading my blog, you will notice a comment section at the bottom of each entry. If there is something you would like me to write about,let me know in this section.
Again, I say "thanks" and look forward to another exicting year blogging,and oh yes,see you at the Disney Resort.
DR LEE
Golden Oak resort community unveiled:
Disney has unveiled Golden Oak, a luxury residential resort community offering the unprecedented opportunity to purchase a home at Walt Disney World Resort. Designed by Disney's famed Imagineers, the gated community will feature intimate neighborhoods and amenities created with everyone in the family in mind. Disney's well-known attention to detail is visible in every park, pathway and the custom-design of the proposed private clubhouse. Expansive conservation areas comprise almost half of the entire 980 acre footprint, all just steps away from the Magic Kingdom Park.
DR LEE
DR LEE
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