California vs. Paris: Rivers of America
Dateline: February 09, 2013
I learned something today. My comparison article for January 2013 was always going to be about the Rivers of America in Anaheim's Disneyland Park, and its counterpart in Disneyland Paris. However, until perhaps five minutes ago,

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Disney Begins 4 Million Dollar Big Thunder Overhaul
Dateline: January 03, 2013
Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will undergo its biggest project in more than three decades when the ride closes Monday for at least nine months. The Frontierland ride, which mimics a runaway mine train through an Old West

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Glow Ears Join Disneyland Holiday Fireworks
Dateline: December 13, 2012
Max Brauer brings his glowing Mickey Mouse ears to Disneyland several times a week. But he has rarely seen more than a handful of visitors wearing the interactive ears during the "Believe in Holiday Magic" fireworks show, when the ears

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California vs. Paris: Frontierland (Part Two)
Dateline: December 08, 2012
In Anaheim, Frontierland has five very distinct shops (Bonanza Outfitters, Pioneer Mercantile, Silver Spur, The Spirit of Pocahontas Shop and Westward Ho Trading Company) whereas there is really only one store in the Frontierland of Disneyland

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A Guy A Girl And 366 Straight Days At Disneyland
Dateline: September 14, 2012
If, like Jeff Reitz and Tonya Mickesh, you go to Disneyland oftenvery oftenyou know that asking for a roast beef melt made without horseradish, as opposed to a roast beef melt with horseradish removed after the fact, will require a ten-minute wait

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Fantasmic Fun At Anaheim Disneyland
Dateline: August 19, 2012
As summer winds down, be sure not to miss the musical extravaganza Fantasmic! at Disneyland in Anaheim. The show depicts Mickey's rousing dream of good versus evil. This colorful phantasmagoria pits famous Disney characters – heroes and villains –

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Did Disney Raise Annual-Pass Prices To Thin Crowds
Dateline: May 25, 2012
Disneyland Resort parks have faced an unusual business dilemma in recent years: Too many regular customers. Nearly 1 million people now have annual passes, prompting Disney to make changes to its program that could thin out crowds and

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Special Fantasmic Anniversary Dessert At Cafe Orleans
Dateline: May 15, 2012
Disneyland annual pass-holders witnessed a special 20th anniversary, after-hours performance of Fantasmic! on Monday. The multimedia show began with a four-minute prologue showing planning and preparation for the attraction and its

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Disney Plans Exclusive Events For Show's Anniversary
Dateline: April 25, 2012
Disneyland is inviting annual passholders to exclusive events to mark the 20th anniversary of the Fantasmic! show. Disney sent email invitations starting Wednesday to passholders, who can sign up to attend one of four nights. No

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Disney Changes Fireworks And Entertainment Schedule
Dateline: April 15, 2012
Disneyland fireworks will return to a weekends-only schedule starting Monday, now that the spring break crowds have subsided. For about five weeks, the park shot off fireworks every night because of increased tourism during the busy

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Disneyland Resumes Weekday Fireworks
Dateline: March 15, 2012
Are you hearing the boom of Disneyland fireworks on school nights again? That's because school is out in some places. Disneyland has resumed fireworks showings on weekdays for about five weeks during the spring break period when

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24 Consecutive Hours In Disneyland
Dateline: March 15, 2012
Normally, I'm quite neurotic about thoroughly planning Disneyland trips. Normally, I plan my trips in advance to fall during less-crowded times of year, I make reservations for the best Disneyland restaurants and I find hotel and airfare deals for

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Suspicious Object Found At Disneyland Was Spiritual Message
Dateline: March 03, 2012
The suspicious object that forced Disneyland officials to lock down the theme park Saturday morning was a rolled-up piece of paper with a "spiritual message" discovered in a tree near the entrance, authorities said. A Disney employee

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7 Tips For Tackling Disneyland In A Day
Dateline: February 28, 2012
I've been to Disneyland hundreds of times over the last two decades and have been writing the Funland theme park blog for about four years now. As a result, people are always asking me how to do everything at Disneyland in a single day.

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5 Disney Rides Temporarily Close Fantasmic! Show Returns
Dateline: March 05, 2012
Five rides in Disneyland Resort parks will be closed for at least part of March as the park prepares for spring-break crowds. Four of the rides are set to re-open within the week after undergoing routine maintenance projects: Grizzly

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Disney Temporarily Closes 8 Attractions, 1 Show
Dateline: February 02, 2012
Eight Disney parks attractions, one show and some hotel pools will be temporarily closed for at least part of February mostly because of maintenance projects. Disney traditionally conducts most of their big renovation projects in the

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Disney Parks Switch Fireworks Entertainment
Dateline: January 12, 2012
Disneyland Resort's two parks are changing their entertainment schedule, including the fireworks show, during the slower winter months. Some of the entertainment features are switching to a weekends-only schedule until the spring.

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Dining At Disney's Club 33: The Good, The Bad And The Shopping
Dateline: January 06, 2012
There is a special population obsessed enamored with all things Disney, and a completely unrelated group that wants to be a part of all things exclusive. Rarely do these two collide, except when discussing a certain door adjacent to the Blue Bayou

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7 Attractions Temporarily Close At Disney
Dateline: January 09, 2012
Visitors to Disneyland resorts may want to check ahead to see if their favorite rides are operating as the park begins its annual maintenance. Starting Monday, seven attractions will close for refurbishment as well as some shows and

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Officials Evaluating Disneyland Fireworks Safety
Dateline: December 28, 2011
Disney officials and experts are evaluating the safety of the Disneyland fireworks on a daily basis after an employee was injured last week, officials said. Disneyland is canceling its nightly fireworks again Wednesday the sixth time in

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Disneyland Fireworks Temporarily Stopped
Dateline: December 27, 2011
Disneyland's nightly holiday fireworks show was canceled Tuesday night for the fifth time in the last week. The display, "Believe in Holiday Magic," was first canceled on Dec. 22 because of weather conditions and a technical issue. The

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Disneyland Closes Attractions For Pirates Premiere
Dateline: April 28, 2011
Disneyland this week temporarily closed five attractions as the park prepares for next week's celebrity-studded premiere of the upcoming "Pirates of the Caribbean 4" movie. Crews are building a screen and seating along Rivers of America

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14 Venues, Show Temporarily Close In Disney Parks
Dateline: May 02, 2011
Disneyland Resort parks have 14 venues and one show that are temporarily closed during May, mostly for major makeovers or special events. Many of the projects are ending this month as the two parks -- Disneyland and Disney California

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Ultimate Guide To Disneyland Theme Parks
Dateline: February 24, 2011
A recent visit to the Disneyland Hotel with my children inevitably led me to the adjacent world-famous Disleyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks, which now offer a plethora of perks for the luxe-minded family vacationer. When

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A Four Year Old Boy's Delight There Was Not A Princess In Sight
Dateline: February 05, 2011
We're going to Disneyland. When you say those words to your child, the last thing you expect to hear is, "I don't want to go there." I was surprised by my son's initial reaction until I learned the reason behind it.

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Troubled Disney Dragon Returns
Dateline: November 15, 2010
An oft-troubled robotic dragon, called Murphy by Disneyland employees and fan websites because of its woes, has returned to Fantasmic!, an impressive water-and-light show on the Rivers of America. The dragon never left Disneyland the

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Favorite Attractions At Disneyland, California Adventure And Upcoming Changes
Dateline: November 14, 2010
Space Mountain, Indiana Jones Adventure, Haunted Mansion, Toy Story Mania! and 'World of Color' are among the best attractions. The granddaddy of American theme parks changes little from year to year but seems to get better with age.

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Disney Holiday Fireworks Parade Return Friday
Dateline: November 11, 2010
Crowds at the Disneyland Resort are expected to thicken as the popular holiday season, including special fireworks and a parade, return Friday. The resort's season runs through Jan. 2 with special entertainment, attraction makeovers and

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Disney Removes Broken Dragon From Show For Now
Dateline: August 30, 2010
The troublesome, robotic dragon in Disneyland's Fantasmic! was removed from the show indefinitely after breaking down Saturday on stage. The 45-foot, animatronic dragon collapsed during Saturday's first performance of Fantasmic! on

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Wonderful World Of Flubber
Dateline: August 04, 2010
Hello fellow Disney Chums, I just got back from my last trip to the Disneyland, when I say last, I mean last ( for a long while) .Yes, I am not renewing my preferred pass to the park for at least a couple of years. I know I might go through some

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No Height Restrictions On Disneyland's Magic
Dateline: July 08, 2010
A full-toothed grin was plastered on my face as I walked down Main Street in Disneyland's Magic Kingdom a few weeks ago. It was one of those smiles so big that it that actually hurts your cheeks, but I couldn't wipe it off my face. My

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River Fun
Dateline: July 06, 2010
Well hello to all you Disney fans. I want to tell you about some of the exciting times when working on the river. One of the memorable times I recall quite a bit is working the mid-night shift on the rafts. This was a scheduled shift that started at

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Disneyland 55 And Still A Major Force
Dateline: June 09, 2010
Disneyland The Happiest Place on Earth turns 55 this summer. Clearly, Walt Disney's dream of creating a family park where parents and children could have fun together is here to stay. But that's not to say Disneyland hasn't seen its

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Disneyland Show, Summer Fireworks Return Friday
Dateline: May 26, 2010
Disneyland's water-and-light show and the summer fireworks display are set to return to the park for the Memorial Day weekend, two weeks before the official season begins. The Fantasmic! show, which appears on the Rivers of America, is set

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Behind-The-Scenes Look At Disneyland's New River
Dateline: May 06, 2010
Disneyland's main waterway has always been called the Rivers of America, but it wasn't clear what the name meant. "We've never even named the rivers," said Kim Irvine, art director of Walt Disney Imagineering. For the first time,

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Summer Nightastic! Opens June 11 at Disneyland Resort
Dateline: April 29, 2010
Summer nights at Disneyland Resort will be brighter and more exciting than ever as Summer Nightastic! returns, bringing with it the most dazzling show of all: the new "World of Color." Presented on Paradise Bay, "World of Color" is a major

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Disney Drains River Changes Shows This Week
Dateline: January 04, 2010
With the holiday season ending Sunday, the Disneyland Resort is closing attractions and switching shows for the slower season starting this week. Today, Disneyland plans to begin draining the Rivers of America for the first time since 2003

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Disneyland's River Set To Be Drained
Dateline: December 09, 2009
Right after the holiday season, visitors to Disneyland will find a dry Rivers of America. That's right, dry. The river is scheduled to be drained beginning Jan. 4 and won't be filled up again until May, according to officials with the

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See Disneyland Fireworks Projections At New Location
Dateline: October 27, 2009
For the last week of the Disneyland Halloween fireworks, guests can see the spooky projections that go along with the show on mist screens in the Rivers of America. Previously, visitors could only see projected images and animated characters,

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Fantasmic!
Dateline: October 15, 2009
Part of the fun of a trip to Disneyland is watching its version of "Fantasmic!" At Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, "Fantasmic!" plays in a specially built theater, but at Disneyland it just takes place in the middle of the park. Guests watch

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Fantasmic Dragon Set To Debut Tonight At Disneyland — Finally
Dateline: September 01, 2009
After months of false starts and frustrating anticipation, the Fantasmic dragon will finally take the stage at Disneyland tonight (Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009) at 8:15 p.m., according to park officials. Despite top billing, the oft-delayed dragon

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Disneyland Dragon Makes First Public Appearance
Dateline: September 01, 2009
The Disneyland dragon has finally joined the Fantasmic! show. Tonight, the problematic dragon came out in public for the first time during a water-and-light show on the Rivers of America. Disney officials announced this afternoon that

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Mechanical Problems Slay Disneyland Dragon
Dateline: June 12, 2009
The Disneyland automated dragon will not make any appearances at the California amusement park in the near future due to mechanical problems, Disney says. Disney said Maleficent, the fire-breathing star of the Disneyland production "Fantasmic,"

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Flotsam And Jetsam Eels To Join Fantasmic Cast At Disneyland
Dateline: June 05, 2009
When Disneyland decided to incorporate Ursula's evil eels Flotsam and Jetsam from "Little Mermaid" into the updated Fantasmic show, master puppeteer Michael Curry drew inspiration from a novelty shop wooden wiggle snake. "I wanted a sense of

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Disneyland The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Dateline: April 29, 2009
Summer Nightastic! The Good The best part of last Friday's media day at the Disneyland Resort had to be the news from a talk show-style presentation put on by the resort's marketing department called What's New, What's Next. Summer

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Disneyland Recycles Old Shows Into Summer Nightastic
Dateline: April 24, 2009
With no new major attraction to promote this year, Disneyland has strung together a series of existing nighttime shows under the banner of Summer Nightastic - in the hope visitors will ignore the giant construction site next door that is Disney's

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Disneyland Versus Walt Disney World
Dateline: January 20, 2009
Well, we spent the day Monday (and I mean the day -- 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.) at Disneyland in California, and, as promised, here's my review. I've decided to compare Disneyland in CA to Walt Disney Land in Florida, which we visited just a year ago.

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First Ever Insiders Guide to the Disneyland Resort Covers Attractions
Dateline: January 15, 2009
Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain Rank as Park Favorites Tower of Terror Provides a Perfect Thrill Blue Bayou and Napa Rose Sweep the Restaurant Competition Disneyana and World of Disney Set Shopping Pace

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