AUTHOR: Tom Bell
SeaWorld San Diego to fight ban on killer whale breeding
SeaWorld San Diego went before the California Coastal Commission recently to get approval for its $100 million Blue World Project, which would double the volume of their existing killer whale facility. During the course of the hearing, the Commission added an amendment that bans killer whale breeding at SeaWorld San Diego and another that limits … SeaWorld San Diego to fight ban on killer whale breeding
ShellieMay merchandise coming to Disney Parks in the U.S.
Merchandise featuring Duffy the Disney Bear’s best friend, ShellieMay, is set to hit the shelves of both Disneyland and Walt Disney World this fall. ShellieMay the Disney Bear was introduced at Tokyo Disney Resort in 2010 then later brought to Aulani Resort and is one of the most requested items from Duffy fans here in … ShellieMay merchandise coming to Disney Parks in the U.S.
Disneyland Resort raises Annual Pass prices and adjusts levels
Today the Disneyland Resort, somewhat quietly, raised prices on all Annual Passport levels, completely eliminated one level, and created two new levels. Gone is the $779 Premium Pass, that was good 365 days a year with no black out days. In its place are two levels of Signature Passport. Both offer similar benefits to the … Disneyland Resort raises Annual Pass prices and adjusts levels
Disneyland Executive Chef wins Chef of the Year award
Andrew Sutton, Executive Chef of the Signature Restaurants at the Disneyland Resort was recently named Chef of the Year by the Orange County, California, Restaurant Association. The Association acknowledges chefs, bartenders and dishes in chef-driven and independent restaurants. The Chef of the Year award is chosen by peers in the local restaurant industry and is … Disneyland Executive Chef wins Chef of the Year award
Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration extended
The Disneyland Resort has announced that the Diamond Celebration that began earlier this year to mark the 60th birthday of Disneyland Park will continue through September 5, 2016. For the Celebration, the Disneyland Resort not only added diamond decorations to Sleeping Beauty Castle, but also premiered three new night time spectaculars: “Paint The Night” electrical … Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration extended
Details of new Great Wolf Lodge coming to the Disneyland area
Suspension bridges, cargo nets, body and tube slides, flume rides and indoor surf simulators are just some of the thrills that guests will experience when the 603-room Great Wolf Lodge and its attached 105,000-square-foot indoor water park opens in March just south of the Disneyland Resort. Great Wolf will also offer seven dining options, a … Details of new Great Wolf Lodge coming to the Disneyland area
HalloweenTime at Disneyland 2015
HalloweenTime has begun at Disneyland, with a few small changes…and one big one. Here are some highlights from the Park. The Diamond Celebration to celebrate Disneyland’s 60th birthday is still in full swing, but that hasn’t stopped the resort from celebrating HalloweenTime! Other than the diamond D replacing the HalloweenTime logo on the gas lamps, … HalloweenTime at Disneyland 2015
JW Marriott hotel set for Anaheim GardenWalk area
Developer Bill O’Connell Sr. says that “time was right to move ahead” and has filed plans with the Anaheim Planning Department to build a luxury hotel on land just east of the Anaheim GardenWalk shopping area. The proposed JW Marriott would sit on Clementine Street near Katella, just around the corner from GardenWalk’s Cheesecake Factory. … JW Marriott hotel set for Anaheim GardenWalk area
New Star Wars merchandise to be unveiled in global online event
New merchandise for Star Wars: The Force Awakens is set to be “unboxed” live on YouTube over the course of 18 hours in 15 different cities across the globe. The fun begins in Sydney, Australia on the morning of September 3rd and continues around the world, with stops in Asia, Europe, Canada, South America and … New Star Wars merchandise to be unveiled in global online event
Homeless “greeter” stabbed outside Disneyland
A homeless man who, along with his pet parrot, greets guests on Harbor Boulevard across from Disneyland was stabbed Sunday night after getting into an argument with another homeless man. The 52-year-old victim, know as “The Birdman”, was in critical condition after being stabbed several times, but is expected to survive. Tony Diep, 54, was … Homeless “greeter” stabbed outside Disneyland
