The Disneyland Resort kicked off the new year with festivities in both theme parks including new entertainment options at the recently-relaunched Disney California Adventure. But the New Year’s Eve festivities weren’t the end of new offerings for the new year. Throughout the year, Disneyland will be hosting various pop-up entertainment offerings and special events as part of the larger Disney Parks “Limited Time Magic” promotion. First up was the second annual Dia de Reyes Celebration at Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree, celebrating the Latin American holiday with special entertainment, food and activities. The Dia de Reyes celebration capped off Disneyland’s ever-popular holiday season, making this last weekend the last chance to enjoy the popular holiday offerings in both theme parks. With the holidays wrapped up, Disneyland will now embark on a series of construction and refurbishment projects including a major overhaul for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, construction on the new Starbucks location on Main Street U.S.A., and the completion of the under-construction Fantasy Faire meet-and-greet area.

Get a closer look at today’s update! Click on any photo in today’s column for a large, high-resolution version of the image.

Did you miss our 2012 Year in Review over the holiday break? Check it out (in two parts!) below:
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Welcome 2013!

New Year’s Eve brought big crowds to Disneyland for the midnight countdown.
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The busy holiday season is finally past us but crowds will unfortunately remain for this week. TouringPlans.com can also help you navigate the parks with our per-park Crowd Calendar, Lines – Mobile Wait Times App that gives access to current and estimated wait times for attractions, and Touring Plans detailing the best plan of attack for hitting the attractions. Now more than ever, it’s a good time to subscribe to TouringPlans.com to plan your strategy to avoid the crowds!

Below are the predicted resort-wide crowd numbers for select days generated by the TouringPlans professional statisticians as measured for the upcoming week. For the access to the full year and per-park crowd level predictions, visit our Crowd Calendar.

— Fred Hazelton, Statistician, TouringPlans.com

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Crowd Prediction
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Crowd Tips
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Tues., Jan. 8 [center]7 /10[/center] Here are some quick-hit notes that we hope you’ll find helpful as you prepare your visits for the week:
  • Saturday and Sunday are 8 out of 10.
  • There are no Annual Pass blackouts in effect this Monday through Friday.
  • Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend is January 19 and 20, 2013.
  • Fastpass tickets for Radiator Springs Racers usually “sell out” within the first hour of DCA’s regular park hours.
Wed., Jan. 9 8 /10
Thu., Jan. 10 7 /10
Fri., Jan. 11 8 /10
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Guests began camping out in the Central Plaza as soon as the park opened. Below, a view of the hub around 5:00 p.m.
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

For the second year in a row, Disneyland’s New Year’s Eve festivities was broadcast live by Univision. The Univision presence included a large control booth just behind the Partners statue. Not the most crowd/Guest-friendly place to set-up.
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

California Adventure was a much easier place to navigate with lighter crowds than Disneyland and new entertainment made it a good option for those who didn’t want to deal with Disneyland’s crowded walkways. Below, swing dancing in Carthay Circle:
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

Meanwhile, Main Street at Disneyland was a huge sea of people waiting for midnight.
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

But the midnight fireworks made it all worthwhile
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limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

On New Year’s Day, Disneyland’s impressive “Destination: Cars Land” float made its debut at the Pasadena Rose Parade.
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

http://youtu.be/TDKd2qCPPJs

End of the Season

Sunday marked the final day of Disneyland’s busy holiday season. Crowds will persist into this next week while many schools are still out for winter break, but the holiday season has finally come to an end. Below, a last look at the 2012 holiday season.
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

Haunted Mansion Holiday is now closed to remove its holiday overlay.
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

Some of New Orleans Square’s more Mardi Gras-style decorations will remain up for the upcoming Mardi Gras celebration — the New Orleans Bayou Bash
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

“it’s a small world” holiday will remain open until Haunted Mansion reopens later this month
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

A look at Disneyland wait times on Sunday
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

A last look at California Adventure’s exceptional first holiday season since its major remodel and expansion.
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limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

A look at California Adventure wait times on Sunday
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limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

Holiday treats are now gone until next Christmas.
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

Limited Time Magic:
Dia de Reyes & Golden Horseshoe Revue

For the second year, Disneyland celebrated Dia de Reyes (Three Kings Day) in Frontierland.
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

The celebration moved from Zocalo Park to the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree, giving it a much larger area for live performances, activities and character meet-and-greets.
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

Lots of entertainment over the weekend
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limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

Arts and crafts area
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limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

Face painting
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

Folklorico dancers
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

Mariachi Divas
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

A look at the Dia de Reyes live entertainment

Three Caballeros
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Fiesta Mickey and Minnie
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

Sweet Tamales and Roscas de Reyes available
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

The next up in Disney’s Limited Time Magic will be a limited run of “A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue” from January 10 to February 4. Disney describes the show as: “Inspired by the world-famous Frontierland show that Walt Disney himself began in 1955, A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue features a variety of songs and dance numbers from past productions and is an homage to fun-filled, family friendly musical entertainment.”
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

Disney has opened reserved seating for the show to Annual Passholders via special dinner performances.

Annual Passholder Dinner Show Dates:
Thursdays through Mondays, January 10 through February 4, 2013

Time:
6:30 p.m.

Price:
$35 per Passholder, per show

Reservations:
Call (714) 781-PASS (7277) and select option 0

Menu:
Starter: Corn chips in a souvenir Golden Horseshoe boot mug
Entrees: Black forest ham and roast beef sandwiches
Sides: Golden raisin and carrot salad, Yukon golden potato salad, Very Berry fruit salad
Children’s Menu: 2 PB&J sandwiches with sides
Vegetarian Option: Vegetable and cheese sandwiches with sides
Beverages: Mint Julep, water, coffee
Dessert: Walt & Lilly’s 30th Anniversary Celebration Cake

If you want to attend a performance but aren’t an Annual Passholder or interested in the dinner package, you should visit the podium at the entrance to the Golden Horseshoe where a Cast Member will issue a ticket for your requested show time, based on availability.
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

On the Horizon
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

2013 will bring some notable changes to Disneyland. Below, a look at some of the big projects coming our way this year:

[center]Starbucks comes to Main Street, U.S.A.[/center]
Disney recently confirmed to the OC Register that Main Street’s Market House will close “sometime this year” to be converted into the new Starbucks location.
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

The new Starbucks shop will open by late 2013 and will likely bring big changes to the interior of the Market House, one of the few remaining Main Street interiors that hasn’t seen much change since opening day.
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

The Market House is significantly smaller than California Adventure’s Starbucks location, which sees massive lines. Will the Market House location need to utilize Center Street as extended queue space once Starbucks moves in?
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

[center]Fantasyland’s new Faire[/center]
At the end of Main Street, the new Fantasy Faire princess meet-and-greet area is progressing quickly toward its May 2013 grand opening.
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

The new canvas canopy over the stage area has gone up
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

[center]Mapping the way to the Fantasyland Theater[/center]
Back in Fantasyland, the Fantasyland Theatre is getting ready to host its first full stage show since the end of “Snow White — An Enchanting Musical” in fall 2006.
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

The marquee is ready for signage for the new show, “Mickey and the Magical Map,” which is set to debut this summer.
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

Disney announced the new show last week with the following description:

The wise sorcerer Yen Sid tells of a wondrous map – one unlike any other – with the power to take dreamers to any place imaginable. But when young apprentice Mickey Mouse attempts to paint the map’s one unfinished spot, he stumbles into a fantastic adventure through worlds of music, color and beloved characters, as he discovers the mystery of the map’s magic!

Some concept art for the show:
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

The structure at the back of the theater is progressing nicely
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

Copper rain gutters
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

[center]Big Refurbishment Mountain[/center]
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is now closed as it begins a major refurbishment that will span most of the year.
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

The refurbishment will cost around $4 million dollars and include the repainting of the mountain, new ride vehicles and show enhancements. A crane will loom over the Frontierland mountain January through April.
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

Take a final ride on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad with our video from last fall.

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

This & That

Disney recently made it easier for parents to help choose healthier options for their kids when eating at the parks by introducing the “Mickey Check.” The Mickey Check indicates complete meals that meet Disney’s nutrition requirements. The Mickey Check is now present on quick-service restaurant menus and will soon be added to sit-down restaurant menus as well.
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

Disney has begun offering reserved viewing areas at World of Color, Disneyland fireworks shows and at Fantasmic! for Guests wearing “Glow with the Show” ear hats.
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

The viewing areas are pretty good, particularly for World of Color where Glow with the Show guests get a roomy central viewing section. The new reserved viewing areas were quietly rolled out and promoted mostly by Disney’s @DCAToday and @DisneylandToday Twitter accounts.
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

Back at California Adventure, the curb in front of Carthay Circle Restaurant has been painted white.
limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

Over at Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree, the floor of the turntables the ride vehicles roll on are looking pretty beat up after only six months.
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limited time magic, Disneyland kicks off 2013 with new projects and Limited Time Magic

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Weekly News & Information Round-Up
Weekly Theme Park Hours
January 7 — 13, 2013
[B]Disneyland Park[/B] [B]Disney California Adventure[/B]
Monday-Thursday: 10 am – 8 pm
Friday: 9 am – 10 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 11 pm
Sunday: 8 am – 11 pm
Monday-Thursday: 10 am – 8 pm
Friday-Saturday: 9 am – 10 pm
Sunday: 8 am – 10 pm
[CENTER]For a complete listing of theme park hours,
visit the Disneyland.com Theme Park Calendar
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[center]Expected Crowd Levels[/center] [center]presented by TouringPlans.com[/center]
[CENTER][B]Disneyland Park[/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][B]Disney California Adventure[/B][/CENTER]
[CENTER][B]HIGH[/B]
[B]7.5—8.8[/B] out of 10[/CENTER]
[CENTER][B]MEDIUM[/B]
[B]3.4—6.9[/B] out of 10[/CENTER]
[CENTER]Crowd levels are based on a scale from 1 to 10,
with 1 being the least crowded conditions and 10 being most crowded.

[B]For crowd predictions for the next 365 days, visit
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[center]Closure and Refurbishment Schedule[/center]
[b][center]Disneyland Park[/center][/b]
  • [b]Mark Twain Riverboat:[/b] Closed January 7, 2013 through March 28.
  • [b]Disneyland Railroad — Main Street Station:[/b] Closed January 7, 2013 through March 28.
  • [b]Big Thunder Mountain Railroad:[/b] Closed for extensive refurbishment January 7, 2013 through October 30.
  • [b]Haunted Mansion:[/b] Closed January 7-17, 2013 to remove Holiday overlay.
  • [b]Big Thunder Ranch:[/b] Closed January 7-17, 2013 to remove holiday overlay.
  • [b]Fantasmic!:[/b] Dark January 7, 2013 through February 14 for refurbishment.
  • [b]Splash Mountain:[/b] Closed January 22 through February 14 for refurbishment.
  • [b]Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes:[/b] Closed January 22-23
  • [b]”it’s a small world”:[/b] Closed January 22, 2013 through February 28 to remove holiday overlay.
  • [b]Mad Tea Party:[/b] Closed January 28 through February 14 for refurbishment.
  • [b]Goofy’s Playhouse:[/b] Closed February 25 – March 7 for refurbishment.
  • [B]Alice in Wonderland:[/B] Expected to close in 2013 to install permanent safety railing on outdoor ride portion.
  • [B]Fantasy Faire:[/B] New princess-themed meet-and-greet area in former Carnation Plaza Gardens is under construction and expected to open in early 2013.
  • [B]Princess Fantasy Faire at the Fantasyland Theater:[/B] Fantasyland Theater closed August 12. Princesses have relocated to Small World Promenade allowing the Fantasyland Theater to close and prepare for a new show.
[b][center]Disney California Adventure[/center][/b]
  • [B]Silly Symphony Swings:[/B] Closed January 7, 2013 through February 17 for refurbishment.
  • [B]Grizzly River Run:[/B] Closed January 7, 2013 through February 28 for refurbishment.
  • [B]World of Color:[/B] Closed January 28-31, 2013 and February 4-7 for refurbishment.
[b][center]Downtown Disney and Disneyland Resort Hotels[/center][/b]
    None.
[center]Headline Roundup
A quick look at noteworthy Disney theme park headlines from around the web.[/center]
  • As part of the Limited Time Magic promotion, Disney has launched the “Disney Time” sweepstakes, giving away a free vacation every day through the month of January.
  • Tourism experts predict a 4-to-5 percent tourism boom in Orange County in 2013, according to the OC Register.
  • Disney has announced details of their new “MyMagic+” vacation-planning program for Walt Disney World visitors, part of the $1 billion Next Gen project.
Okay, that wraps up our first Dateline Disneyland of 2013. Thanks, as always, for reading! I hope all of you had a fantastic holiday season! Happy New Year!

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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.