Dream Disney » Theme http://dreamdisney.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:42:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 A Fairy Tale Wedding Theme http://dreamdisney.com/2010/02/a-fairy-tale-wedding-theme/ http://dreamdisney.com/2010/02/a-fairy-tale-wedding-theme/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:29:00 +0000 Donald Duck http://dreamdisney.com/2010/02/a-fairy-tale-wedding-theme/

How many princesses down through history have been disappointed from kissing frogs that didn’t turn out to be Prince Charmings? And how many more may have found their storybook romance in the flesh? It is perhaps hard to say, for wishes on stars render few statistics, but one thing is certain. Storybook romance still rocks among those who dare to embrace it and exchange vows in fairy tale wedding ceremonies before the likes of Tinkerbelle, Peter Pan, Jiminy Cricket, Cinderella, Mickey Mouse and perhaps even the master of storybook romance himself, Mr. Walt Disney. Fantasy and fairy tales work just as well as anything else when it comes to wedding themes, but sustaining the illusion takes much wedding planning; in fact, it takes a “fairy god planner”.


The first thing to do to make your fairy tale wedding successful is decide on a theme and work from there. You will need to reinforce your choice all the way through with fairy tale wedding favors, wedding decorations and wedding invitations, even if you decide to keep your wedding dress and the groom’s attire more along traditional lines. You may not be able to visit the Disney Studios to wed amid the real trappings of a fairy tale setting, but you can create a storybook atmosphere if you really wish to make it so and couple that with working very hard (but not necessarily in that order).


Wedding decorations for fairy tale weddings can include Disney characters or more generic fairies; the choice is yours. There are so many fairy tales to choose from that selection can be a daunting task. The idea is to evoke enchantment and fantasy and that can seep from an endless stream of variations. Fairy tale wedding decorations can appear as subtly as a princess and her prince on top of the wedding cake to more obvious castles holding up place cards on each wedding reception table. Pumpkin carriages and stagecoaches can hold assorted wedding favors and consider magic wands to sprinkle your fairy tale wedding guests as they arrive at the reception. (Renting a renting a sprinkler isn’t always easy. (They are quite specialized and very busy, you know).


Wedding favors for fairy tale weddings can run the gamut from glass slippers holding sachet to frog “kiss me” chocolates, pumpkin carriages holding candles or confetti or even small magic wands (These must be bought directly from magic dust sprinklers as wands are a monopoly throughout the free fairy tale wedding world).


Invitations for fairy tale weddings can also run the gamut of enchantment and fantasy. From a casual Jiminy Cricket and friends urging all to “come on down” to a formal request invoking your most cordial presence for glorious repast and libation to honor the nuptials of the royal couple, anything like Cole Porter used to say, goes.


The world is your wishing star and your fairy tale wedding will make it shine.


Find many more wedding articles like this provided by Truly Wedding Favors by visiting our directory, Articles By Yours Truly.

Melissa Ingram

Find this and many more wedding articles at Truly Wedding Favors. Truly offers high quality wedding favors and accessories for every theme and occasion. Check out the Truly Wedding Blog for more great wedding tips.

Disney Girls Carry-on Luggage – Princess and The Frog travel suitcase with bonus pouch


$39.99

Very lovely and convenient Disney girl’s carry-on luggage featuring Princess Tiana (Princess and The Frogs). >>Read More

Disney Princess Wooden Toddler Bed


$114.88

Disney Princess Wooden Toddler Bed Featuring soft pastel colors and beautiful princess pictures, the Disney Princess Wooden Toddler Bed is just what your little one needs to get her beauty rest. Made of solid wood construction, the Toddler Bed uses a standard crib mattress. Delta has included a removable safety rail, as well as a center leg for extra support and protection. The fine details on the bed frame will your little girl’s bedroom stand out. Order the Disney Princess Wooden Toddler Bed today! >>Read More

3 Pieces Disney Princess Comforter, Pillow Case, and Fitted Sheet Set Twin Size


$39.99

This is a beautiful officially Disney Princess comforter set. A must have for any fans. A perfect gift for the holidays. >>Read More

Disney Princess Castle Dreams 4-Piece Toddler Set


$46.99

Disney Princess Castle Dreams can come true with this 4-piece toddler set. Fun and fanciful colors of pink, dark pink, white, yellow and blue. The toddler set features our favorite Princesses Cinderella, Belle and Sleeping Beauty. Includes a quilt, pillowcase, top sheet and bottom sheet. >>Read More

LeapFrog® Leapster® Learning Game: Disney Princess – Belle & Ariel


$13.00

Join the enchanted princesses Belle and Ariel on their journeys to learning fundamental math and reading skills. Help Belle and Ariel gather valuable items so they can fill their rooms with beautiful decorations as they explore the fun of learning with their friends. Girls learn shapes, matching, phonics skills and word building with their favorite Disney princesses. For use with any Leapster Learning System (sold separately). >>Read More

Disney Princess Travel Suitcase


$39.99

Very fashionable and useful girls travel luggage, Disney Princesses trolley suitcase designed to make trips easy >>Read More

Disney Princess Horn


$5.88

Disney Princess Horn >>Read More

The Art of the Disney Princess


$24.96

Every little girl has a favorite Disney Princess–and for that matter, every grown-up girl, too! In The Art of the Disney Princess, Disney artists, designers, illustrators, and animators from around the world have re-imagined their favorite princesses and portrayed them in a variety of mediums. Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Jasmine, Snow White, and Cinderella are newly incarnated in water color, pastel, oil paint, colored pencil, mixed media, and computer graphics pieces that range from the traditional to the unconventional. This artwork has been created especially for this museum-quality book, which is sure to delight art lovers, Disney collectors, and any prince or princess who ever believed that fairytales do come true. >>Read More

]]> http://dreamdisney.com/2010/02/a-fairy-tale-wedding-theme/feed/ 0 Disneyland Paris Theme Park in France http://dreamdisney.com/2010/02/disneyland-paris-theme-park-in-france-3/ http://dreamdisney.com/2010/02/disneyland-paris-theme-park-in-france-3/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:13:37 +0000 Donald Duck http://dreamdisney.com/2010/02/disneyland-paris-theme-park-in-france-3/

Disneyland is the ultimate place to take your children for fun, fantasy and an exciting time they will never forget and with the Disneyland Resort Paris being accessible to over 300 million people that can fly there in under two hours and around 60 million people that can get there with not more than a 4 hour drive, it is the perfect destination for anyone living in Europe.

Plans to build a Disney park in Europe were first discussed in the 1970’s, yet construction did not begin until the 1980’s at the location just outside of Paris and it was first opened in 1992.

It did not have that instant success the owners hoped for, but many years down the road, Disneyland Paris Resort has become one of the most popular holiday destinations throughout Europe and with the complex expanding to include the Disneyland Park with its five themed areas and the Walt Disney Studios Park that opened in 2002, it does not take much imagination to know why it is so popular now!

When it comes to the themed areas, we found the Fantasy Land with the Disney characters such as Snow White and Mickey Mouse was a highlight for the young children especially the girls, but the boys loved Frontier Land, which has a Wild West theme and it even brought back childhood memories of playing Cowboys and Indians for the adults that never seem to grow up!

Disneyland Paris is open every single day of the year without exception and has a completely different feel in winter compared to summer, but whatever time of year you visit, you are sure to have a lasting memory of the fantasy castle that is the centrepiece of the whole park.

The Sleeping Beauty’s Castle or in French called Le Chateau de la Belle au Bois Dormant, is a truly magical sight that was inspired by classic fairytale illustrations rather than being based purely on a true chateau like the castle at Disneyland Florida and everyone loved going down to the dungeons, but for us it was the terrific view from the castle balcony where we could see some of the other things we wanted to explore that made us realise we should have arranged to be there longer!

Something you will find when at Disneyland Paris is the amount of different types of restaurants and snack places offering a wide choice of cuisine and catering for every budget, plus they are all designed around the theme for whatever area of the park you are at.  So from hotdogs to pizza and Mexican to French cuisine, plus sandwiches, cakes, pastries and ice cream, there is always going to be something that everyone will enjoy, but our favourite place to eat was the Cowboy Cookout, which is in a barn and they had a country music band playing at the time, while we were eating our BBQ chicken!  

But Disneyland Paris has expanded so much since being open a day is not really enough time to enjoy everything, so staying at one of the themed hotels can be a great experience in itself and with 7 hotels to choose from like one with rustic charm to one that makes you feel like you are in a desert, they cater for all budgets and some will not break the bank.

Yet thinking about the costs, there are some great deals available at all different times of the year including deals such as children under 7 going free, an extra night for the same cost, etc, so you do not really need to have large pockets, although do make sure you have enough spending money for all of those gifts, souvenirs, food and extras that you know the children keep begging for, especially with the large amount of fantastic shops on site!    

And you cannot forget about the Walt Disney Studios Park either, which is another reason why we feel you need more than a day here, as here you can even have a tour of a recording studio and view rock memorabilia including signed guitars on display.

The whole park has a great amount of different attractions that will cater for every age group, so apart from the fabulous roller coaster rides, if you would rather keep your feet firmly on the ground then there are some terrific shows featuring the well-known Disney characters, plus there is a very good 18-hole golf course and the Disney Village has lots of restaurants and shops, which are open after the park closes, so you will never run out of places to go and things to see and do.

Marty Davis

www.placesinfrance.com


Martyn Davis European Traveller, Author, Photographer and Business Development Manager, For all your French holiday needs and travel guide to France, with tourist information, landmarks and attractions – Disneyland Paris

AA Essential Disneyland Paris Resort (AA Essential Guide)


$28.99

Make the most of your trip with AA’s best selling pocket guide series, up to date and easy to use, the series has been revamped to include an atlas section and additional maps. Sporting the new, distinctive AA World Travel Guide series cover design; these new editions will ensure the series remains as popular as ever. The guides are divided into five easy to use colour coded sections: Viewing: The authors introduction to the destination, including the ten ‘must do’s’. Top Ten: The authors Top Ten places to visit. What to See: Alphabetical listings of places to visit. Where to: Detailed listings guiding you where to eat, stay and shop. Practical Matters: Quick reference travel information. >>Read More

Michelin THE GREEN GUIDE Disneyland Paris, 2e (THE GREEN GUIDE)

Discover Disneyland Paris with the Michelin Green Guide. This title features information on the theme park and its exciting attractions as well as tips for sightseeing in the area: Paris, Versailles, Vaux-le-Vicomte, Fontainebleau, Reims and the Champagne cellars. >>Read More

Disney Pin/DLRP Cast Euro Disney Gold/Black Castle Pin


This pin features a Disneyland Paris
Pin that is a cast exclusive retired.
background is black with a gold castle
at the bottom in gold letters reads
euro Disney
measures 5/8″ x 1 14/”
back of pin
(c)Disney
If you have any questions ask me >>Read More

]]> http://dreamdisney.com/2010/02/disneyland-paris-theme-park-in-france-3/feed/ 0 Epcot Theme Park [Official Overview] http://dreamdisney.com/2010/02/epcot-theme-park-official-overview/ http://dreamdisney.com/2010/02/epcot-theme-park-official-overview/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:49:25 +0000 Donald Duck http://dreamdisney.com/2010/02/epcot-theme-park-official-overview/ Learn all about the attractions and entertainment at Epcot Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Learn more at www.Disneyworld.com.

Orlando, FL Unfolds

$2.94

User-friendly maps and information about Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. Compact (7″ tall x 3″ when folded) with a durable glossy cover, Orlando Unfolds when opened, quadruples its height and reveals two uniquely folded pop-up maps, each approx. 10-1/2″ tall by 8-1/2″. One map features an overview of Greater Orlando, while the other focuses on the Walt Disney World, with small maps of the Magic Kingdom and the Disney MGM Studios. Additional materials include maps of Universal Studios, International Drive, and Epcot Center, an Attractions list/location guide and indexes. >>Read More

The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World & Epcot, 1995


$1.97

A revised edition of a comprehensive guide to Walt Disney World offers an unsurpassed overview of how to plan a perfect vacation, giving tips on saving money, rating over 135 area hotels, evaluating attractions by age group, and much more. >>Read More

Walt Disney World Epcot Center Souvenir Program

$29.99

Return once again to the magic and splendor that is EPCOT Center, via this breathtaking sourvenir videocassette. Visit Future World, where new ideas and concepts are explored and demonstrated.

Stroll through the richness and diversity that is World Showcase, where nations from around the world present their cultural heritage, arts and entertainment. Enchanting technologies of tomorrow and picturesque glimpses into the past are all part of this tour of EPCOT Center — Walt Disney’s greatest dream. >>Read More

ORLANDO – City-series – Blue Baseball Cap / Hat One Size Fits Most


$11.99

Brand New, never worn Authentic Front Print Baseball Cap. Blue Universal Size Ball Cap, With White Raised Lettering, With Adjustable Rear Velcro Closure. >>Read More

A Musical History of Disneyland


$79.28

Walt Disney Records celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland with the most comprehensive and collectible box set in it’s history, A Musical History of Disneyland. Reflecting on the first 50 years of Disneyland music, this unprecedented collection features 6 CD’s filled with rare and previously unreleased recordings from the opening day of Disneyland in 1955, all the way to present. From entering Town Square, to riding the Disneyland Railroad around the Park, to remembering Walt Disney’s timeless opening day speech that started it all, this painstakingly thorough audio collection is the first time Disney park fans can own a comprehensive collection of music from all the greatest attractions, shows, and Lands that exist today, and some that are just a happy memory. Also included is the EXCLUSIVE hardcover book, The Sounds of Disneyland, featuring rare photos and early working drawings written by Disney artist, Stacia Martin, and designed by Bruce Gordon of Walt Disney Imagineering. This one-of-a-kind box set is a timeless keepsake that every Disney Park fan and their families will treasure for many years to come. BOX SET INCLUDES: 6 CD AUDIO LIBRARY Over 7 hours of new and classic, restored and remastered recordings from Disneyland park, including many previously unreleased recordings , all stored in a deluxe hardcover case. EXCLUSIVE COFFEE TABLE BOOK 72 Page hardcover book, The Sounds of Disneyland, featuring an in depth look at the musical and audio history of Disneyland park BONUS: LIMITED EDITION VINYL RECORD Limited Edition vinyl reproduction of Walt Disney Records’ first ever album release, Walt Disney Takes You To Disneyland: A music Tour of the The Magic Kingdom >>Read More

Epcot Test Track Disney’s Toy Story Photomosaics


This is a cleverly designed print that appears as a car running on the Epcot Test Track, but upon close inspection reveals that it is made up of hundreds of tiny images from the Disney’s Toy Story film.

Print is just under 16″ x 20″ and matte is the same size.

Includes a post card size “Photomosaic Puzzle Pin Placement” card.

Includes a white envelope for storage of print. >>Read More

Modern Marvels – Walt Disney World (History Channel)


$8.82

Clandestine land grabs. A maze of hidden tunnels. High-ranking Army and Navy officers. Secret technology known only to a handful of carefully chosen insiders. Cloaked in secrecy for years the project began as one of the world’s biggest most ambitious and little-known undertakings. Military research installation? No Walt Disney World. Orlando’s Walt Disney World is not only the most visited theme park in the world it’s also the most technologically advanced. From a network of underground tunnels connecting the various regions of the park to the space-age propulsion technology called linear synchronous motors Disney has been at the leading edge of theme park technology since it invented the theme park with the opening of Disneyland in 1955. Soaring castles sleek monorails life-like animatronics Modern Marvels: Walt Disney World takes viewers on a behind-the-scenes tour of the ingenious technology and incredible engineering feats that went into building the 27000 acre complex.DVD Features: Interactive Menus; Scene SelectionSystem Requirements:Running Time 100 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. UPC: 733961745665 Manufacturer No: AAE-74566 >>Read More

]]> http://dreamdisney.com/2010/02/epcot-theme-park-official-overview/feed/ 25 Disneyland Paris Theme Park in France http://dreamdisney.com/2010/01/disneyland-paris-theme-park-in-france-2/ http://dreamdisney.com/2010/01/disneyland-paris-theme-park-in-france-2/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:08:04 +0000 Donald Duck http://dreamdisney.com/2010/01/disneyland-paris-theme-park-in-france-2/

Disneyland is the ultimate place to take your children for fun, fantasy and an exciting time they will never forget and with the Disneyland Resort Paris being accessible to over 300 million people that can fly there in under two hours and around 60 million people that can get there with not more than a 4 hour drive, it is the perfect destination for anyone living in Europe.

Plans to build a Disney park in Europe were first discussed in the 1970’s, yet construction did not begin until the 1980’s at the location just outside of Paris and it was first opened in 1992.

It did not have that instant success the owners hoped for, but many years down the road, Disneyland Paris Resort has become one of the most popular holiday destinations throughout Europe and with the complex expanding to include the Disneyland Park with its five themed areas and the Walt Disney Studios Park that opened in 2002, it does not take much imagination to know why it is so popular now!

When it comes to the themed areas, we found the Fantasy Land with the Disney characters such as Snow White and Mickey Mouse was a highlight for the young children especially the girls, but the boys loved Frontier Land, which has a Wild West theme and it even brought back childhood memories of playing Cowboys and Indians for the adults that never seem to grow up!

Disneyland Paris is open every single day of the year without exception and has a completely different feel in winter compared to summer, but whatever time of year you visit, you are sure to have a lasting memory of the fantasy castle that is the centrepiece of the whole park.

The Sleeping Beauty’s Castle or in French called Le Chateau de la Belle au Bois Dormant, is a truly magical sight that was inspired by classic fairytale illustrations rather than being based purely on a true chateau like the castle at Disneyland Florida and everyone loved going down to the dungeons, but for us it was the terrific view from the castle balcony where we could see some of the other things we wanted to explore that made us realise we should have arranged to be there longer!

Something you will find when at Disneyland Paris is the amount of different types of restaurants and snack places offering a wide choice of cuisine and catering for every budget, plus they are all designed around the theme for whatever area of the park you are at.  So from hotdogs to pizza and Mexican to French cuisine, plus sandwiches, cakes, pastries and ice cream, there is always going to be something that everyone will enjoy, but our favourite place to eat was the Cowboy Cookout, which is in a barn and they had a country music band playing at the time, while we were eating our BBQ chicken!  

But Disneyland Paris has expanded so much since being open a day is not really enough time to enjoy everything, so staying at one of the themed hotels can be a great experience in itself and with 7 hotels to choose from like one with rustic charm to one that makes you feel like you are in a desert, they cater for all budgets and some will not break the bank.

Yet thinking about the costs, there are some great deals available at all different times of the year including deals such as children under 7 going free, an extra night for the same cost, etc, so you do not really need to have large pockets, although do make sure you have enough spending money for all of those gifts, souvenirs, food and extras that you know the children keep begging for, especially with the large amount of fantastic shops on site!    

And you cannot forget about the Walt Disney Studios Park either, which is another reason why we feel you need more than a day here, as here you can even have a tour of a recording studio and view rock memorabilia including signed guitars on display.

The whole park has a great amount of different attractions that will cater for every age group, so apart from the fabulous roller coaster rides, if you would rather keep your feet firmly on the ground then there are some terrific shows featuring the well-known Disney characters, plus there is a very good 18-hole golf course and the Disney Village has lots of restaurants and shops, which are open after the park closes, so you will never run out of places to go and things to see and do.

Marty Davis

www.placesinfrance.com


Martyn Davis European Traveller, Author, Photographer and Business Development Manager, For all your French holiday needs and travel guide to France, with tourist information, landmarks and attractions – Disneyland Paris

Disney Pin/WDI Motrurs Actions WDS Paris Pin


$40.00

This pin is a picture frame style. The frame
is red, lime green, yellow , blue spokes and
fancy edging around the outside of the pin
there are gray drive wheel’s also around
the outside of the frame. the picture art
work is of the action stunt show spectacular
at Disney Studios Paris. The pin show
different elements of the show and
recreates the attraction.
back of pin
Walt Disney World Imagineering
Moteurs..actions
Stunt Show Spectacular
Walt Disney World Studio’s Paris
Imagineer Excluusive
Limited Edition 500
(C)Disney
China
If you have any questions please ask me >>Read More

AA Essential Disneyland Paris Resort (AA Essential Guide)


$28.99

Make the most of your trip with AA’s best selling pocket guide series, up to date and easy to use, the series has been revamped to include an atlas section and additional maps. Sporting the new, distinctive AA World Travel Guide series cover design; these new editions will ensure the series remains as popular as ever. The guides are divided into five easy to use colour coded sections: Viewing: The authors introduction to the destination, including the ten ‘must do’s’. Top Ten: The authors Top Ten places to visit. What to See: Alphabetical listings of places to visit. Where to: Detailed listings guiding you where to eat, stay and shop. Practical Matters: Quick reference travel information. >>Read More

Michelin Green Guide: Euro-Disney, 1992/481 (Michelin Green Guide: Disneyland Paris)

$44.92

This guide to the Euro Disney resort includes a site layout, practical information, a history of the life and work of Walt Disney and details of hotel and camping accommodation. The main section contains descriptions, in alphabetical order, of each of the attractions in the theme parks, with maps, diagrams, illustrations and photographs. A further 14 pages feature more than 70 Disney characters and the final section is dedicated to sightseeing in the area, and covers the main sights in Paris, Versailles, Fontainebleau and Rheims. >>Read More

Michelin THE GREEN GUIDE Disneyland Paris, 2e (THE GREEN GUIDE)

Discover Disneyland Paris with the Michelin Green Guide. This title features information on the theme park and its exciting attractions as well as tips for sightseeing in the area: Paris, Versailles, Vaux-le-Vicomte, Fontainebleau, Reims and the Champagne cellars. >>Read More

Disney Pin/DLRP Cast Euro Disney Gold/Black Castle Pin


This pin features a Disneyland Paris
Pin that is a cast exclusive retired.
background is black with a gold castle
at the bottom in gold letters reads
euro Disney
measures 5/8″ x 1 14/”
back of pin
(c)Disney
If you have any questions ask me >>Read More

]]> http://dreamdisney.com/2010/01/disneyland-paris-theme-park-in-france-2/feed/ 0 What are the fees for the entrance to the epcot theme park at disney? http://dreamdisney.com/2009/11/what-are-the-fees-for-the-entrance-to-the-epcot-theme-park-at-disney/ http://dreamdisney.com/2009/11/what-are-the-fees-for-the-entrance-to-the-epcot-theme-park-at-disney/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:13:43 +0000 Donald Duck http://dreamdisney.com/?p=122 My husband and i are planin a trip to orlando and id like to know the fees for both the epcot theme park and the magical kingdom at disney land.

Building A Better Mouse: The Story Of The Electronic Imagineers Who Designed Epcot


$19.95

On October 1, 1982, The Walt Disney Company opened its EPCOT Center to the world, heralding changes that would take the Disney property in Florida from a mere theme park to a world-class resort destination. Authors Steve Alcorn and David Green were there, as employees of Disney’s WED Imagineering. “Building a Better Mouse” tells the tale of the “hundreds of mostly young, mostly bright and all embarrassingly idealistic people” who worked on Epcot, and gives a unique insider’s perspective on what it was like to be in the trenches as a Disney Imagineer in the early 1980s, from pixie dusting – when new employees are indoctrinated into all things Disney – through the craziness of the engineering design process, right up until the last frantic dash to opening day. It is a breathtaking, breezy, E-ticket ride of a book, required reading for both hard-core Disneyphiles and people interested in the business side of themed entertainment. >>Read More

The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World: Over 600 Secrets of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom


$7.49

Sure, it’s the Happiest Place on Earth, but how much do the 45 million-plus people who visit the Disney World theme parks annually really know about it? From where to find all the hidden Mickeys to the truth behind Madame Leota’s ring at the Haunted Mansion, readers learn all about the hidden magic that permeates these fabulous resorts in this tell-all handbook. Readers also get the insider’s take on:The smell of home-baked cookies on Main Street in the Magic KingdomThe Fountain of World Friendship in Epcot that contains water from rivers and oceans around the globeWalt Disney’s opening day speech tapped out in Morse Code in FrontierlandThe eco-friendly benches (recycled milk jugs) in the Animal KingdomTwo versions of The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood StudiosComplete with secret tips from Disney’s Imagineers, this book is the perfect in-park companion for Disney World fans. >>Read More

The Music of Disneyland: Walt Disney World and Epcot Center

CD made in 1988 for sale exclusively in Walt Disney theme parks. Contains 28 various songs from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Epcot Center. Music from the Main Street Electrical Parade, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Tours, The Haunted Mansion, Spaceship Earth, and many more are included. >>Read More

The Imagineering Field Guide to Epcot at Walt Disney World–Updated!


$9.95

The Imagineering Field Guide series answers the question: “What would it be like to walk through a Disney park with an Imagineer by your side?” A lot of fun, actually! And extremely interesting. The Imagineering Field Guide to Epcot at Walt Disney World provides that experience-explaining large concepts and pointing out subtle details, revealing stories, back stories, and Imagineering insights never before heard, and showing sketches, paintings, and schematics used to develop the look of each attraction, condensed into a portable, easily referenced park guide. These user-friendly, beautifully illustrated guides are innovative and entertaining books that will enrich the guests’ time at the happiest places on earth. And now the series is being updated to include all the new attractions, shows, and lands in the Disney parks. Who better to tour you around the Disney parks than the Imagineers who created them? And what better than to have the most recent insider information?  It’s all in the Imagineering Field Guides. >>Read More

The Imagineering Field Guide to Epcot at Walt Disney World


$5.26

Second in this line of pocket-size paperbacks, this one answers the question: “What would it be like to walk through Epcot with an Imagineer by your side?” The Imagineering Field Guide to Epcot provides that experience: pointing out details and telling stories, back stories, and Imagineering insights never before heard, condensed into a portable, easily referenced park guide. These user-friendly, beautifully illustrated guides are innovative and entertaining books that will enrich the guests’ time at the happiest places on earth. >>Read More

Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration


$55.00

If anyone could corner the millennium, Disney could. In presenting the theme music to its millennium celebration at Epcot Center in Florida, the megacorporation attempts a grand, musical year-2000 salute. Naturally, World Millennium Celebration weaves plenty of fiery brass, warm sting passages, stirring voices, and a mix of space romance and Earth adventure into the fabric of this fantasy work. Executive Music Producer Steve Skorija’s task seems to be providing a backdrop for live performance, a scrim to unfurl behind the spectacle. And in doing so, the themes “Reflections of Earth,” “We Go On,” “Tapestry of Nations,” “Promise,” and “Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand” (complete as a gospel version as well) have an “Up with People” undercurrent that is ambiguous even as it is mildly diverting. On those merits, Millennium Celebration succeeds as a score. But for sheer entertainment value, the CD needs to give us more of the legendary mouse’s magic and less of its roar. –Martin Keller >>Read More

]]> http://dreamdisney.com/2009/11/what-are-the-fees-for-the-entrance-to-the-epcot-theme-park-at-disney/feed/ 5 Theme Parks in California – Which to Choose? http://dreamdisney.com/2009/11/theme-parks-in-california-which-to-choose/ http://dreamdisney.com/2009/11/theme-parks-in-california-which-to-choose/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:04:07 +0000 Donald Duck http://dreamdisney.com/?p=96 California is a state that is home to many theme parks, including the world famous Disneyland. If you’re on a short vacation or have a tight budget, it can be difficult to choose one park that will keep the entire family happy. Listed below is three of California’s most popular theme parks; Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain. The following will help you decide which theme park is most appropriate for you.

Disneyland California

Disneyland will always remain a favorite amongst families thanks to it’s huge offering of rides and attractions. While it is not the cheapest park of the three, it will keep the family entertained right throughout the day (or days, depending on how long you stay). It’s sister park, Disney’s California Adventure will keep the daring teens occupied as it’s rides are mostly thrill rides.

Knott’s Berry Farm

Knott’s Berry Farm, located just minutes down the road from Disneyland, is perfect for a relatively inexpensive day out (in comparison to Disneyland). It offers rides and attractions for all ages, however there are very few attractions where the whole family can enjoy together.

Six Flags Magic Mountain

With over 15 roller coasters, Six Flags Magic Mountain is known as the roller coaster capital of the world. If you’re purely looking for a thrill and aren’t fussed by theming and the overall “experience”, this theme park is for you. Located in Valencia (about an hour from Anaheim), this thrill-seekers haven will keep the daring happy all day long. Contrary to belief, it is becoming a family orientated park with the recent addition of “Thomas Town” in 2008 – an entire section themed to “Thomas the Tank Engine”.

Want the cheapest tickets for theme parks in California? Check out My Theme Park Tickets.

Disney’s California Adventure


$65.95

Track Listings
1. On The Edge
2. Feels Alright
3. Super Limo
4. Steps In Time Finale
5. Chase And Finale
6. Soarin
7. Beauty And The Bees (Beauty And The Beast)
8. Its Tough To Be A Bug
9. Seasons Of The Vine Medley
10. Just One Dream
11. Bakery Theme
12. California Screamin
13. Eureka A California Parade >>Read More

Disney’s California Adventure Detective: An Independent Guide to Exploring the Trivia, Secrets and Magic of the Park Dedicated to California


$9.17

The companion and follow-up to Disneyland Detective is an enthusiastic investigation of the $2.1 billion expansion invested in the Disneyland Resort in 2001 that celebrates California’s storied past and dynamic future. This exploration of hidden treasures and secret references in the park that highlights the diversity of the Golden State—from the Gold Rush to the golden years and California’s present-day allure—features original illustrations, photographs, trivia, and the behind-the-scenes story of a park that was 40 years in development. With the help of this guide, readers will be able to discover the whereabouts of several “hidden Mickeys,” locate the Twilight Zone television props placed in the Tower of Terror attraction, and learn about California’s contributions to the aviation industry. >>Read More

Disney’s California Adventure 2001 Grand Opening Commemorative Ticket / Display w/ COA


$325.00

This set is limited to 2001 pieces and was exclusively created to celebrate the Grand Opening on February 8, 2001 of Disney’s California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California.
Disney’s California Adventure Park celebrates the spirit of California – where hopes, dreams, and optimism is a way of life. Exciting adventures, the splendor of the land, cultural richness of the people, and free-spirited California lifestyle, can be experienced at Disney’s California Adventure.
Premier Edition (includes Titanium Sunray) limited to 500 pieces
Deluxe Edition limited to 1501 pieces
Total Edition limited to 2001 pieces.
Each set is individually numbered. >>Read More

Adventures in Wild California (Large Format) [VHS]


Adventures in Wild California will send you careening down an icy, steep mountain face with snowboarders; twirling on thermals above the clouds with skysurfers; swimming through the oceans with otters and their surrogate human mother; excavating the very heart of a thirty-story-tall Giant Sequoia with botanists and emerging from under the spray of one of the world’s biggest surfable waves. The heart-pounding imagery recreates an experience of California’s farthest edges that few will ever know first-hand. Narrated by Jimmy Smits (NYPD Blue, L.A. Law); featuring music by Lindsey Buckingham. Ever wonder, “how did they do that?” The Making of ‘Adventures in Wild California, shot on High-Definition Video, takes you behind the scenes. Whoa! Dude, this is so rad you won’t believe it! It’s a 42-minute IMAX movie made by MacGillivray Freeman Films, the same guys who made that Everest film, and it is awesome. They filmed all kinds of cool stuff that people do in California–you know, like skysurfing, extreme surfing (dude, wait till you check out the size of these waves!), climbing monster sequoia trees, and walking up to the top of the Golden Gate Bridge. There’s a piece about Walt Disney and the first Mickey Mouse cartoon, too. And even if you don’t have an IMAX theater in your house, you can still see how amazing the film techniques they used to shoot this stuff are (in fact, there’s a 24-minute documentary explaining how they did it). And to top it off, the narration is read by Jimmy Smits, and there are a few tunes by Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac. Man, this is sweet. –Sam Graham >>Read More

DISNEY MICKEY MOUSE DESKTOP and BOOKSHELF DECOR COLLECTOR PENCIL and PEN HOLDER


WE ARE FEATURING A DELIGHTFUL AND CHARMING UNIQUE WALT DISNEY COLLECTABLE MICKEY MOUSE DESK AND BOOKSHELF PENCIL & PEN HOLDER FIGURINE.

OUR BRAND NEW MICKEY IS AN AUTHORIZED RELEASE AND FEATURES THE MICKEY MOUSE AUTHENTICITY HOLOGRAM , DISNEY WEBSITE, AND THE DISNEY TRADEMARK ON THE REAR OF ITS PRODUCT TAG.

IT MAKES A PERFECT THINKING OF YOU GIFT, BIRTHDAY, HOLIDAY GIFT, OR ANY OCCASION GIFT, A DELIGHTFUL ANIMAL FIGURINE OR DISNEYANA COLLECTION ADDITION, OR UNIQUE DESK OR ROOM ACCENT DECOR ADDITION.

Quality Crafted to Disney Gift Specifications from Polystone, 2 1/2″ Tall and about 3″ Wide. Imported….. >>Read More

Disney’s California Adventure Park


$50.00

Disney’s California Adventure Park. Disneyland Park (Anaheim), Disneyland Resort, List of never built Disney attractions, Golden State (Disney’s California Adventure), Hollywood Pictures Backlot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Walt Disney Company, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk >>Read More

]]> http://dreamdisney.com/2009/11/theme-parks-in-california-which-to-choose/feed/ 0 Tokyo Disneyland Theme Parks http://dreamdisney.com/2009/10/tokyo-disneyland-theme-parks/ http://dreamdisney.com/2009/10/tokyo-disneyland-theme-parks/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:49:20 +0000 Donald Duck http://dreamdisney.com/?p=78 A family vacation in a Disney theme park or Disneyland is always a dream holiday for millions of people around the world. The Disney brand is such a resounding success worldwide that it is inconceivable that any child in any developed country do not know what is Disneyland.

If America or Paris is too far away to take your family for a Disney vacation, then you can settle for either of the 2 Disneyland in Asia located in Tokyo and Hong Kong. Disney theme parks, wherever they are located usually have the same theme. For example, in Disney Tokyo will find the following theme parks which can be found on other Disneyland albeit sometimes in different ways the parks are presented.

World Bazaar – Sprawling smack at the entrance of the Tokyo Disneyland is the World Bazaar. This Bazaar is a reminiscent of turn of the century American town with the feeling that you may come face to face with an Apache Red Indian or an outlaw wanted by the local county sheriff.

Here you will find restaurants, shops, restaurants, outlets selling souvenirs and stuff that are appealing to tourists.

Tomorrow land – A space age futuristic theme park. A delightful combination of science and innovative imagination. In Tomorrowland, you can enjoy rides that rockets you to outer space or if you are a science geek, get invited to the “Inventor of the year award ceremony.” One of the favorite rides in Tomorrow Land is to help Buzz Light Year pulverize the Evil Emperor Zurg. Whatever that is.

Toon Town – Bring the children to Toon town, they will love you for this. Toon town is where Disney characters work and play. Toon town is designed to cater exclusively for the kids and is bursting with colors with plenty of kiddy rides.

Fantasy land – How can one be in magical Disneyland without entering the world of fairy tales and cartoons? Meet Disney’s icons Mickey Mouse, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Donald Duck, Cinderella, Peter Pan, Captain Hook and a host of Disney cartoon characters this never never land.

Critter Country – This is the land of the, well, you’ve guessed it, Critters. The critters are small animals from the Disney movie “Song of the South”. Enjoy watching the critters burrowing little homes along the banks of the Rivers of America and on the slopes of Splash Mountain.

Western land – A visit to the Wild Wild West brings you back in time to the earliest settlers of the American West. Perhaps the most important chapter of the American history. Enjoy dinning in restaurants from the wild west era.

Adventure land – This is the where you visit the African, South American and Asian rainforest. You can even take a cruise in a “crocodile infested” river. Tropical jungles in downtown Tokyo? Well, this is what Disney magic is all about isn’t it?

Chris Chew is an avid traveller. Read his blog and website for exotic travel information. Disney holiday vacations and Lijiang hotels and inns

Walt Disney’s Disneyland


Printed in USA with introduction (reprinted) from Walt Disney. Beautiful photos. >>Read More

The Secret Tour of Disneyland


$18.00

This DVD is a fun-filled trip showing you many of the little know things to see and do at the Disneyland. Your personal guide, Lauren, takes you on a tour packed with trivia, history, interviews, and tons of seldom seen archival photos. There are also some unique side trips to places like Roger’s Gardens and Griffith Park that hold a special place in the Disneyland story. This really is a treat for Disneyland lovers, young and old.

Product Features:
2.5 hours of fun, facts, and trivia
Professionally mastered dual-layer DVD for high quality
Exclusive visits to Club 33, Lilly Belle, and much more
Learn interesting stories and details about things most people walk right by
Great viewing for adults and kids alike
Extensive menus let you watch the whole DVD or navigate to a particular section >>Read More

Disneyland’s Hidden Mickeys: A Field Guide to the Disneyland Resort’s Best-Kept Secrets


$7.98

Camouflaged images of Mickey Mouse are hidden around the Disney theme parks and resorts worldwide-just waiting to delight the visitors who spot them. Searching for them adds extra fun to any visit and has become something of a mission for many Disney fans. At their request, Barrett, whose Hidden Mickeys field guide has been helping Disney World visitors hunt these elusive characters since 2003, now offers equal sleuthing aid to Disneyland visitors. >>Read More

Walt Disney Records Presents Disneyland Park, the Official Album


$74.95

Disneyland Park: The Official Album (2001 CD) was the official album for Disneyland in 2001. It is now rare and out of print.

Track listing
“All Aboard!” – Main Street Station 0:32
“Flitterin’” – Main Street 1:45
“The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room” – The Enchanted Tiki Room 2:38
“The Indiana Jones Adventure” – Temple of the Forbidden Eye 3:27
“Swanee River” – New Orleans Square 1:25
“Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me)” – The Pirates of the Caribbean 5:45
“Grim Grinning Ghosts” – The Haunted Mansion 5:38
“Splash Mountain” – Splash Mountain 8:08
“The Great Outdoors” – Country Bear Vacation 2:10
“Finale” – Fantasmic! 3:31
“All Aboard the Mine Train” – Frontierland 1:46
“It’s a Small World” – It’s a Small World 3:54
“Thru the Mirror” – Downtown ToonTown 2:14
“Star Tours” – Star Tours 4:07
“Space Mountain” – Space Mountain 2:47
“Believe… There’s Magic in the Stars” – Fireworks Spectacular 10:10
Production
Compilation Executive Producer: Randy Thornton
Production Assistant: Valerie Van de Yacht
Mastered by Jeff Sheridan at Soundworks, Hollywood, CA
Album Design by Steve Sterling >>Read More

Disneyland Detective: An Independent Guide to Discovering Disney’s Legend, Lore, and Magic


$11.19

This enthusiastic investigation of Disneyland’s hidden treasures leads both first-time visitors and aficionados through the legendary theme park while pointing out tiny surprises around each turn. Helpfully organized as a reading tour, this guidebook features the whereabouts of many of Disneyland’s secrets, including the locations of several “Hidden Mickeys,” and original movie props that appear around the park. Also included are original illustrations, trivia, and an exploration of Disneyland’s history, which notes the subtle tributes Walt Disney placed throughout the grounds honoring the people who made the park possible. Also included are fascinating facts about Disneyland and American history that will interest teachers and tour guides as well as the 13.9 million guests who visit Disneyland every year. >>Read More

Disneyland Resort Official Album – Happiest Homecoming on Earth


$59.95

Track List:

DISC 1….

1. Walt Disney’s Dedication of Disneyland – July 17, 1955 0:42
2. All Abord – Main Street Station 0:30
3. Meet Me Down on Main Street (The Mellomen) 1:45
4. Alexander’s Ragtime Band (Rod Miller) – Coke Corner 2:37
5. The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room – The Enchanted Tiki Room 3:28
6. Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye 3:27
7. Swisskapolka – Swiss Family Treehouse 1:54
8. Tarzan Medley – Tarzan’s Treehouse 2:40
9. Swanee River – New Orleans Square 1:25
10. Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me) – The Pirates of the Caribbean 5:45
11. Grim, Grinning Ghosts – The Haunted Mansion 5:33
12. Bear Band Serenade – Country Bear Jamboree 1:45
13. Splash Mountain Medley 8:07
14. The Great Outdoors – Country Bear Vacation Hoedown 2:10
15. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh 4:56
16. All Aboard the Mine Train – Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland 1:46
17. Rainbow Caverns – - Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland 2:36
18. Once Upon a Dream – King Arthur’s Carousel 2:19
19. Fantasyland Darkride Suite – Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, Alice in Wonderland 17:55
20. It’s a Small World 5:05….

DISC 2….

1. Steamboat Willie – Downtown Toontown 2:09
2. Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin :27
3. 20,000 Leages Under the Sea Medley :24
4. The Monorail Song 1:44
5. Miracles From Molecules – Adventure Thru Inner Space 1:37
6. Star Tours 4:07
7. There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow – Carousel of Progress 7:02
8. Space Mountain :44
9. Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters 6:05
10. Space Mountain (Daytime Track) 1:28
11. Remember When (LeAnn Rimes) – Disneyland 50th Anniversary Theme Song 1:36
12. Soarin’ – Soarin’ Over California 4:43
13. It’s Tough To Be a Bug 0:48
14. Seasons of the Vine (Medley) 4:32
15. The Bakery Theme – The Boudin Bakery 1:28
16. California Screamin’ :35
17. Playhouse Disney 0:41
18. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Theme 1:43
19. Remember Dreams Come True – Disneyland 50th Anniversary Fireworks Spectacular 17:15 >>Read More

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Plans to build a Disney park in Europe were first discussed in the 1970’s, yet construction did not begin until the 1980’s at the location just outside of Paris and it was first opened in 1992.

It did not have that instant success the owners hoped for, but many years down the road, Disneyland Paris Resort has become one of the most popular holiday destinations throughout Europe and with the complex expanding to include the Disneyland Park with its five themed areas and the Walt Disney Studios Park that opened in 2002, it does not take much imagination to know why it is so popular now!

When it comes to the themed areas, we found the Fantasy Land with the Disney characters such as Snow White and Mickey Mouse was a highlight for the young children especially the girls, but the boys loved Frontier Land, which has a Wild West theme and it even brought back childhood memories of playing Cowboys and Indians for the adults that never seem to grow up!

Disneyland Paris is open every single day of the year without exception and has a completely different feel in winter compared to summer, but whatever time of year you visit, you are sure to have a lasting memory of the fantasy castle that is the centrepiece of the whole park.

The Sleeping Beauty’s Castle or in French called Le Chateau de la Belle au Bois Dormant, is a truly magical sight that was inspired by classic fairytale illustrations rather than being based purely on a true chateau like the castle at Disneyland Florida and everyone loved going down to the dungeons, but for us it was the terrific view from the castle balcony where we could see some of the other things we wanted to explore that made us realise we should have arranged to be there longer!

Something you will find when at Disneyland Paris is the amount of different types of restaurants and snack places offering a wide choice of cuisine and catering for every budget, plus they are all designed around the theme for whatever area of the park you are at.  So from hotdogs to pizza and Mexican to French cuisine, plus sandwiches, cakes, pastries and ice cream, there is always going to be something that everyone will enjoy, but our favourite place to eat was the Cowboy Cookout, which is in a barn and they had a country music band playing at the time, while we were eating our BBQ chicken!  

But Disneyland Paris has expanded so much since being open a day is not really enough time to enjoy everything, so staying at one of the themed hotels can be a great experience in itself and with 7 hotels to choose from like one with rustic charm to one that makes you feel like you are in a desert, they cater for all budgets and some will not break the bank.

Yet thinking about the costs, there are some great deals available at all different times of the year including deals such as children under 7 going free, an extra night for the same cost, etc, so you do not really need to have large pockets, although do make sure you have enough spending money for all of those gifts, souvenirs, food and extras that you know the children keep begging for, especially with the large amount of fantastic shops on site!    

And you cannot forget about the Walt Disney Studios Park either, which is another reason why we feel you need more than a day here, as here you can even have a tour of a recording studio and view rock memorabilia including signed guitars on display.

The whole park has a great amount of different attractions that will cater for every age group, so apart from the fabulous roller coaster rides, if you would rather keep your feet firmly on the ground then there are some terrific shows featuring the well-known Disney characters, plus there is a very good 18-hole golf course and the Disney Village has lots of restaurants and shops, which are open after the park closes, so you will never run out of places to go and things to see and do.

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Martyn Davis European Traveller, Author, Photographer and Business Development Manager, For all your French holiday needs and travel guide to France, with tourist information, landmarks and attractions – Disneyland Paris

The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2008 (Unofficial Guides)


$0.68

From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide® to Walt Disney World® “A Tourist’s Best Friend!” —Chicago Sun-Times “Indispensable” —The New York Times Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide®: Every attraction ranked and rated for each age group, based on interviews and surveys of more than 7,500 families When and where to go: the best times of the year and the best days of the week for each park All the Disneyland-area hotels ranked and rated for value and quality of rooms Field tested itineraries for adults and families with children that can save more than three hours of waiting in line Complete coverage of Disney’s California Adventure® theme park and Universal Studios Hollywood Sample Rating Soarin’ Appeal by age Preschool — Grade school Teens Young adults Over 30 Seniors What it is Flight simulation ride. Scope and scale Super headliner. When to go First 30 minutes the park is open or use FASTPASS. Special comments Entrance on the lower level of The Land pavilion. May induce motion sickness; 40″ minimum-height requirement; switching off available (see pages 266–268). Author’s rating Exciting and mellow at the same time; ……5. Not to be missed. Duration of ride 4 minutes. Loading speed Moderate. >>Read More

MINT Disneyland 50th Anniversary Disney Dollar RARE!-MICKEY MOUSE


$1.99

It is in crisp, clean, mint, and uncirculated condition. This Special Edition Mickey Mouse Disney Dollar is sure to be a collectors item and is extremely rare and out of production!

You can not get these at the Disney stores. They are available only at the park! You will love this! The actual number on your Disney Dollar will vary depending upon the date of your purchase. >>Read More

Disneyland 50th Happiest Celebration on Earth Trading Cards Box


$44.75

Disneyland 50th Happiest Celebration on Earth Trading Cards Box >>Read More

The Disneylands That Never Were


$9.55

Disney, theme parks, Walt Disney, Disneyland, Walt Disney World >>Read More

Disney’s Happiest Celebration on Earth


$11.99

Walt Disney Records celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland with a complete collection of the best songs loved around the world at all the Disney Parks including “(Yo Ho) A Pirates Life For Me,” “Grim, Grinning Ghost,” “it’s a small world (After All),” and many more, plus the all-new Disneyland 50th Anniversary Theme Song “Remember When” performed by music superstar LeAnn Rimes. Also features extensive liner notes with rare Disneyland photos, this CD is a timeless song collection that all Disney Park fans will treasure for years to come. >>Read More

Designing Disney


$12.28

Designing Disney sets into history and puts into context the extraordinary contributions of the late John Hench, who, at the age of 94, still came into his office at Imagineering each day.  His principles of theme park design, character design, and use of color made him a legendary figure, not only for Disney fans but also for students and aficionados of architecture, engineering, and design.            Designing Disney reveals the magic behind John’s great discoveries and documents his groundbreaking in several key areas: “Design Philosophy” examines the values, attitudes, aesthetics, and logic that went into the original concepts for Disney theme parks. In “The Art of the Show” and “The Art of Color,” Hench reveals the essence of what makes the parks work so well. And in “The Art of Character,” he lets the reader in on the how and why of the Disney characters’ inherent popularity-their timeless human traits, archetypal shape and gestures that suggest these qualities graphically, and their emotional resonance in our lives. >>Read More

Birnbaum’s Disneyland Resort 2008


$5.90

This updated edition of Birnbaum’s Disneyland Resort, the most respected and well-known name in Disney guides, takes readers through Walt Disney’s first theme park with ease and flair. Since our guide is the only guide that’s official, this book includes the most accurate and current information on prices and attractions. This edition includes updates on newcomers to the Downtown Disney District, such as the edgy new Disney Vault shop, plus Fossil, Travelex, and more.Other updates include an up-close, underwater look at Tomorrowland’s newest attraction: the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, and info on the recently refurbished Pirates of the Caribbean, including where to find Captain Jack Sparrow! We’ve also got an insider’s perspective on new attractions and shows at Disney’s California Adventure.Our guide is also the only one allowed to feature Disney characters. And Birnbaum’s Disneyland Resort is the most comprehensive guidebook, offering complete information on the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s California Adventure, and Downtown Disney, as well as details about Anaheim area attractions, things to do in Los Angeles, and special driving routes around Southern California. This is the only guide to Disneyland that readers need, entirely updated every year.     >>Read More

The Disney Mountains: Imagineering At Its Peak


$13.57

How high? How fast? How’d they do that? The top favorites at any Disney Theme park always include the roller coasters. The Disney Mountains: Imagineering at Its Peak will tell you that and more-not only about the current Disney mountain range and its show enhancements, but about mountains unclimbed and mountains yet to be. Attractions include: Disneyland: Matterhorn Bobsleds, Space Mountain – old and new, Splash Mountain; Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Never built: Big Rock Candy Mountain and the Western River Expedition Disney’s California Adventure: Grizzly Peak and Grizzly River Run Tokyo Disneyland: Mysterious Island (Journey to the Center of the Earth) Disneyland Paris: Big Thunder Mountain and Space Mountain Walt Disney World: Space, Splash, and Big Thunder at Magic Kingdom Park; Mount Mayday and Mt. Gushmore, and the latest mountain-Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park >>Read More

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