Cinderella is now enchanting a beautiful new animated window display on Main Street, U.S.A. — the latest in Disneyland‘s new series of enchanted windows for the park’s 60th anniversary celebration. Meanwhile, that Diamond Celebration continues as the busy summer season is now in full swing. Refurbishment and enhancement projects continue in both parks while Disney California Adventure gears up to celebrate a couple new films hitting theaters this summer.

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Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues
Welcome to Disneyland!

Disneyland continues into the busy summer months with its Diamond Celebration in full swing. It’s been a particularly lovely time to visit the past couple weeks, with moderate temperatures and crowds being rather manageable for peak season.
Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Take a Diamond Celebration ride down Main Street aboard the Omnibus

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

A look at some wait times Friday afternoon
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Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Meanwhile, Disney California Adventure is also beautiful this time of year…
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Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

The Buena Vista Bugle has a special Diamond Celebration edition out
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Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Minnie Mouse recently started making regular appearances on Buena Vista Street in her flapper girl outfit.
Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Carthay Circle is always beautiful
Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Sassy!
Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

A look at wait times Friday afternoon
Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

The big guide map at the Buena Vista Street information booth hasn’t been updated to reflect the change from Condor Flats to Grizzly Peak Airfield.
Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues



A Dream is a Window…

On Main Street, the second of the Disneyland’s new “enchanted windows” has been unveiled. The new window features scenes from Cinderella and is beautifully crafted and comes to life with classic effects that harken back to early Disneyland.
Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Cinderella in her rags transforms with the help of classic Pepper’s Ghost effects combined with projections…
Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

And as Cinderella’s dress transforms into her gown, the scene turns around showing her dancing at the ball with Prince Charming.
Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Lovely details
Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Below, a look at the new window in video:

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

In the Peter Pan window we showed you two weeks ago, the children now fly and projection effects showing the second star to the right and Never Never Land are now working.
Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Refurbishment Roundup

Big refurbishment projects are still underway in Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, along with the installation of an all-new ride at Luigi’s Flying Tires in Cars Land.

Taking Flight

In Fantasyland, Peter Pan’s Flight remains closed until early July for enhancements
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Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Nearby, the gift shop next to Pinocchio’s Daring Journey (most recently used for the Frozen meet-and-greet) is getting its Pinocchio-themed paint job back on the exterior. Will it reopen as a Pinocchio-themed gift shop?
Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

No sign yet…
Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Changing the Future

At the entrance of Tomorrowland, Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters is once again offering FASTPASS service. Why you’d need a Fastpass for a fast-loading Omnimover is beyond me, but there it is. Also note the garish new colors on the Astro Blasters facade, which debuted earlier this spring.
Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Two of the Star Tours Fastpass machines are now being used for Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters.
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Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

In Tomorrowland, Innoventions continues to get some major work done but Disney has yet to officially announce what will open in the space.
Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Across from Innoventions, the TomorrowLanding shop, which originally opened alongside the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage in 2007, is now a MARVEL shop conveniently located next to the temporary outdoor Avengers photo-op.
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Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

The Submarine Voyage posters are still here
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Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Tired

Over at Disney California Adventure, there’s not much progress to be see from the guest’s perspective on the replacement ride for Luigi’s Flying Tires.
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Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Disney Cinema Adventure

In California Adventure, Disney will be hosting a preview of MARVEL’s upcoming “Ant-Man” in the Bug’s Life Theater. “It’s Tough to be a Bug!” is closed starting today to prepare for the Ant-Man preview. The preview, which will be presented in 3D and feature in-theater effects, starts June 19 and will run through August 2. The sneak peek will also include an Ant-Man costume from the film on display.
Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Elsewhere in Disney California Adventure, the five emotions from Pixar’s “Inside Out” will be featured in a new pre-parade for the Pixar Play Parade starting June 19. “Inside Out” opens in theaters on June 19, but until then you can scoop up some new merchandise from the film at the parks.
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Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

In Downtown Disney, artist Dallas Clayton painted a 6×12-ft mural celebrating “Inside Out” on Friday. The mural will remain on display through June.
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Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

This & That

Back on Main Street, the Center Street Flower Market has unfortunately disappeared again. It was beautiful while it lasted… hopefully it comes back.
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Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues

Diamond Celebration, Cinderella enchants Main Street, U.S.A. as Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration continues
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Weekly News & Information Round-Up
Weekly Theme Park Hours
June 8—14, 2015
[B]Disneyland Park[/B] [B]California Adventure[/B]
Daily: 8 am – 12 am Daily: 8 am – 10 pm
[CENTER]For a complete listing of theme park hours,
visit the Disneyland.com Theme Park Calendar
[/CENTER]
[center]Closure and Refurbishment Schedule[/center]
[b][center]Disneyland Park[/center][/b]
  • Peter Pan’s Flight: Closed through July 1 for refurbishment and enhancements.
  • Innoventions: Closed.
[b][center]Disney California Adventure[/center][/b]
  • Luigi’s Flying Tires: Closed for re-Imagineering into new attraction. Reopening not yet announced.
  • Muppet*Vision 3D: Dark indefinitely while theater is used for Frozen-themed show.
  • [B]Blue Sky Cellar:[/B] Closed indefinitely.
[b][center]Downtown Disney and Disneyland Resort Hotels[/center][/b]
    None.
Tomorrowplan Crowd Estimates for Disneyland Resort from Mouseaddict

June 8 — 14

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[center]Headline Roundup
A quick look at noteworthy Disney theme park headlines from around the web.[/center]
  • Disneyland released a behind-the-scenes video of the Matterhorn Bobsleds’ new enhancements with Imagineers. (Disney Parks Blog)
  • June 1 was recently proclaimed “Disneyland Day” at the California State Capitol. (Disney Parks Blog)
  • Disneyland will remain open June 15 despite rumors that Kanye West and Kim Kardashian had rented the park out for a party. (OC Register)
  • Walt Disney World laid off 250 employees and made some of them train their foreign replacements before leaving, an act that now has Florida Senator Bill Nelson asking for a probe into the Visa program that Disney used. (NY Times/Orlando Sentinel)
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Andy Castro
Andy is a Southern California native and a life-long fan of Disney theme parks and animation. From 2007-2016, Andy wrote the weekly Dateline Disneyland photo, news and opinion blog here on MiceChat. Today, Andy continues to produce occasional Dateline Disneyland articles and additional special guest content for MiceChat.