9/19: What Will You Celebrate?, Refurb round-up, more merch, +MORE
Posted 09-19-2008 at 12:17 AM by Dateline Disneyland
Updated 09-19-2008 at 02:46 AM by Dateline Disneyland
Updated 09-19-2008 at 02:46 AM by Dateline Disneyland
Welcome to the September 19 edition of Dateline Disneyland! First up, I'd like to thank fellow MiceAge/MiceChat columnist David "Darkbeer" Michael for his help with photos once again this week.
The new marketing campaign will also offer a new "street party" and park decor, as outlined in the press release:
Also, as part of the celebration, you can customize your Disney theme park experience with special add-ons:
Disney released a video of Jay Rasulo's big announcement that included a quick sneak peek at concept art for the celebration decorations and the upcoming "Celebrate Today!" street party.
YouTube - Jay Rasulo announces 2009 Disney Parks marketing campaign
Here's a couple images of the concept art from the video:
You can read the complete press release at DisneylandNews.com or get more information at www.DisneyParks.com/Celebrate.
NEW MERCHANDISE & COLLECTIBLES
New HalloweenTime Marie Osmond dolls are now available at Disneyana.
New Star Wars big figs can be found at Disneyana as well.
And a new Jim Shore Sleeping Beauty Castle figurine will be available next Friday, September 26.
Mickey and Minnie Halloween Jim Shore figurines - $17.95 each.
Mickey Pumpkin Halloween Banner: $21.95
AROUND THE PARK
And finally, a couple shots from around the park...
You can click these photos or visit my flickr photostream to view and download these photos full size.
Alright, that should do it for this week. Thanks again to David "Darkbeer" Michael for the great shots he leant to this week's update. You can always see more of his photos in his weekly MiceAge/MiceChat column, Monday in the Parks, or at his Smugmug gallery. And thanks to you for reading. Be sure to discuss below!
See you next week!
Andy
WELCOME TO DISNEYLAND!
The Year of a Million Dreams clouds have drifted away to make way for HalloweenTime decor.
REFURBLAND
Main Street repaving
A portion of Main Street's trolley tracks has been repaved.
Greg Emmer's window on Main Street
Darkbeer showed us the newest window on Main Street on Tuesday, dedicated to long-time Disneylander Greg Emmer which is located next to the Main Street Cinema and above the Disneyland Casting Agency door.
More info and photos of Mr. Emmer's new window can be found in Darkbeer's special Tuesday 9/16 column.
Think Tink
The new Pixie Hollow is coming along... It appears the pond that formerly featured the King Triton fountain has been re-painted a darker blue.
"it's a small world" gets new boats
Yesterday, Darkbeer reported new boats that are now being tested at "it's a small world."
Skyway walls
The ground is all torn up behind the walls.
South Seas Traders
Over in Adventureland, South Seas Traders was getting some TLC.
Westward NO!
The McDonald's conestoga wagon was still around, but behind walls last weekend.
And then completely removed a couple days later!
Riverbelle Terrace
Some work at the Riverbelle Terrace entrance
Repaving the future
Over in Tomorrowland, a look at some of the repaving work going on in front of Star Tours.
Looks like the new pavement is just plain gray concrete.
I suppose its better than the broken pavers that always looked worn and dirty... but its also pretty underwhelming.
DCA Round-Up
Over in DCA, Burger Invasion has lost its McDonald's signage
The billboard for Burger Invasion still features the Golden Arches though.
The S. S. rustworthy play area no longer has any McDonald's logos.
And Golden Dreams no longer sports banners covered in Whoopi Goldberg's face:
Despite what the sign says, there's no refurbishment here. This attraction is just closed for the next half a year, at least, when it gets bulldozed for the upcoming Little Mermaid dark ride.
Muppet*Vision 3D, however, is just closed for refurbishment.
WHAT WILL YOU CELEBRATE?
Yesterday, Jay Rasulo, Chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts, announced Disney's 2009 marketing campaign - "What will you celebrate?" - in a big media kick-off in New York. The new marketing campaign will focus on guests coming to Disney theme parks to celebrate special events like birthdays, anniversaries, and first visits.
The new campaign gives guests free admission to a Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort theme park on their birthday. From the press release:
The Year of a Million Dreams clouds have drifted away to make way for HalloweenTime decor.
REFURBLAND
Main Street repaving
A portion of Main Street's trolley tracks has been repaved.
Greg Emmer's window on Main Street
Darkbeer showed us the newest window on Main Street on Tuesday, dedicated to long-time Disneylander Greg Emmer which is located next to the Main Street Cinema and above the Disneyland Casting Agency door.
More info and photos of Mr. Emmer's new window can be found in Darkbeer's special Tuesday 9/16 column.
Think Tink
The new Pixie Hollow is coming along... It appears the pond that formerly featured the King Triton fountain has been re-painted a darker blue.
"it's a small world" gets new boats
Yesterday, Darkbeer reported new boats that are now being tested at "it's a small world."
Skyway walls
The ground is all torn up behind the walls.
South Seas Traders
Over in Adventureland, South Seas Traders was getting some TLC.
Westward NO!
The McDonald's conestoga wagon was still around, but behind walls last weekend.
And then completely removed a couple days later!
Riverbelle Terrace
Some work at the Riverbelle Terrace entrance
Repaving the future
Over in Tomorrowland, a look at some of the repaving work going on in front of Star Tours.
Looks like the new pavement is just plain gray concrete.
I suppose its better than the broken pavers that always looked worn and dirty... but its also pretty underwhelming.
DCA Round-Up
Over in DCA, Burger Invasion has lost its McDonald's signage
The billboard for Burger Invasion still features the Golden Arches though.
The S. S. rustworthy play area no longer has any McDonald's logos.
And Golden Dreams no longer sports banners covered in Whoopi Goldberg's face:
Despite what the sign says, there's no refurbishment here. This attraction is just closed for the next half a year, at least, when it gets bulldozed for the upcoming Little Mermaid dark ride.
Muppet*Vision 3D, however, is just closed for refurbishment.
WHAT WILL YOU CELEBRATE?
Yesterday, Jay Rasulo, Chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts, announced Disney's 2009 marketing campaign - "What will you celebrate?" - in a big media kick-off in New York. The new marketing campaign will focus on guests coming to Disney theme parks to celebrate special events like birthdays, anniversaries, and first visits.
The new campaign gives guests free admission to a Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort theme park on their birthday. From the press release:
Everyone who visits a Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort theme park on their birthday in 2009 can get in free, as Disney Parks embraces a newly identified family travel trend called “celebration vacations.”
In this new national trend, American families are hitting the road to mark life’s special occasions – birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, reunions and more – with a “celebration vacation.” In 2009, Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts will lead this growing trend with new entertainment and services that allow guests to turn their personal milestones into magical Disney experiences.
And to kick it all off – a first-ever opportunity for guests to receive a free ticket to one of the Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme parks on their birthday in 2009.
“Birthdays are the one occasion that we all share every year,” said Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, at an announcement event today in New York. “We thought a free birthday ticket would be the icing on the cake as we extend this new ‘celebration vacation’ trend to Disney Parks.”
The new marketing campaign will also offer a new "street party" and park decor, as outlined in the press release:
Street Parties: Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Park come to life with interactive street parties. The call to “Celebrate Today!” goes out to guests, music floods the streets, dancing kicks into high gear and the parks become “the happiest party on Earth.”
Park Décor: The parks will be decorated with colorful banners, balloons and festive party hats – as if awaiting your celebration.
Buttons: Complimentary celebration buttons will help Disney cast members and fellow guests recognize you and your celebration.
Also, as part of the celebration, you can customize your Disney theme park experience with special add-ons:
Custom Bakery Cakes and Signature Desserts: Disney chefs create an unforgettable finale to a special dinner with a beautifully decorated cake themed to any occasion or a new line of celebration desserts.
For Lovebirds: Sweetheart dinners for two in which couples can clink “Celebrate Today!” champagne flutes.
Family Portraits: Capture the memory with a portrait session with Walt Disney World photographers. Build a custom photo album with Disney’s PhotoPass.
Personalized Souvenirs: Mark your occasion with personalized Mouse ears, character T-shirts and collectible pins.
Decorate Your Disney Guest Room: Step into a resort room decorated to fit your celebration theme with confetti, banners, surprises and more.
Stay Inside a Dream Theme: Book a themed guest room at either destination – princess-themed or Mickey-inspired at Disneyland or – coming in 2009 – pirate-themed at Walt Disney World Resort.
Set Sail: Book a private romantic cruise on a yacht or set your party afloat on a shared magical fireworks voyage.
Go Inside the Magic: Behind-the-scenes tours take you inside the storytelling, adventure and history of Disney Parks.
Disney Story Book Experiences: Choose from pirate adventures, tea parties, princess makeovers and more – all with the magic of Disney.
Disneyland Parties: “Celebration Roundup and Barbecue at Big Thunder Ranch,” all-new, is a full-blown party complete with frontier entertainment, goodie bags and a surprise treat for everyone – no matter what they’re celebrating. “My Disneyland Birthday Party” features cake decorating, party hats and even Mickey and Minnie pay a visit.
Disney released a video of Jay Rasulo's big announcement that included a quick sneak peek at concept art for the celebration decorations and the upcoming "Celebrate Today!" street party.
YouTube - Jay Rasulo announces 2009 Disney Parks marketing campaign
Here's a couple images of the concept art from the video:
You can read the complete press release at DisneylandNews.com or get more information at www.DisneyParks.com/Celebrate.
NEW MERCHANDISE & COLLECTIBLES
New HalloweenTime Marie Osmond dolls are now available at Disneyana.
New Star Wars big figs can be found at Disneyana as well.
And a new Jim Shore Sleeping Beauty Castle figurine will be available next Friday, September 26.
Mickey and Minnie Halloween Jim Shore figurines - $17.95 each.
Mickey Pumpkin Halloween Banner: $21.95
AROUND THE PARK
And finally, a couple shots from around the park...
You can click these photos or visit my flickr photostream to view and download these photos full size.
Alright, that should do it for this week. Thanks again to David "Darkbeer" Michael for the great shots he leant to this week's update. You can always see more of his photos in his weekly MiceAge/MiceChat column, Monday in the Parks, or at his Smugmug gallery. And thanks to you for reading. Be sure to discuss below!
See you next week!
Andy
Total Comments 32
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Ok, so I'm going to WDW for my birthday. I'm going with two other people, I share a birthday with one of them. We won't be visiting Animal Kingdom but I'm dying to ride Expedition Everest. Is there a way to get the one person in my group in for free too even though it's not his birthday?Posted 09-19-2008 at 01:53 PM by amanda.collishaw
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I am hoping the concept art stay's concept art. I do not mind Magical Celebrations the way I despise the Year of a Million Dreams but this is supposed to be low-key like Magical Gatherings. By the way they will still use the bland Disney Parks brand. Thats awful.Posted 09-19-2008 at 02:03 PM by HMF -
Great update! Less than two weeks until I get to see it all in the flesh!!!
In case there were any doubts in my mind that I wouldn't be purchasing Jim Shore's Sleeping Beauty Castle, this update just dispelled them. Aurora and the three fairies on the back sealed the deal
It's definitely one of his most beautiful pieces, Disney or non-Disney.Posted 09-19-2008 at 03:46 PM by disneymademoiselle - They’re taking out the pavers in Tomorrowland and putting in CONCRETE???!?!?! What kind of boneheaded move is that? As I understand it, beyond the fact that pavers look a lot nicer than concerte, they used pavers so that if there were any infrastructure changes/improvements, they would be able to just pull up the pavers in the area, do the work, than replace them with NO indication. With concrete, they’re back to the way it was when they had all kinds of poor patching jobs where they had to trench for infrastructure changes.Posted 09-19-2008 at 07:40 PM by bfdf55
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I saw the 1st Matterhorn shot and thought "that's it they're nuking Knott's Berry Farm" LOL. Loved the shots though! Great Update as always.
7 days to the BIG 4-0 extraviganza to WDW
Posted 09-19-2008 at 09:35 PM by hadesthecat -
I love the teacup pictures!!Posted 09-20-2008 at 07:08 AM by Lady Stardust -
huh, well, it seems like an easy idea to come up with, give guests free admission on their birthdays, but still charge out the wah-zoo with all that customizeable stuff, design a guest room, dinner for two, with celebration champagne glasses. . I personally liked the YOAMD better than this. It reminds me of a theme they had for the 30 year celebration. I don't know. It might grow on me once it's actually in the park.Posted 09-20-2008 at 10:57 AM by MainSreetJake -
Great update. I can't wait for all the walls to come down at Disneyland. I have not gone to the park in the last week because I'm waiting for all the Halloween decorations to go up. Great Matterhorn pics.Posted 09-20-2008 at 12:32 PM by Craigroy8287 -
First off, a shout out for this column....
It's like they're reading my mind | DailyHerald.com Blogs
Made it all the way to Chicago!!!
And second off, if that "Concept Art" ends up in Town Square, there will be "heck" to pay, worst than when they placed that UGLY BIG-(another term for butt) Chicken Little head above the entrance to DCA....Posted 09-21-2008 at 09:37 AM by Darkbeer -
i wonder if they will be running power up to the skyway house for something new above disneyland??Posted 09-21-2008 at 07:16 PM by vonrollskyway1 -
I second that! I didn't win anythingQuote:at least it's more inclusive; everyone has a birthday, but not everyone got to win a dreamPosted 09-22-2008 at 11:26 AM by aurora1729 -
The Donald Darth Maul fig is awesome!
The IASW boats are really really ugly.
Great stuff MG!Posted 09-24-2008 at 09:34 AM by hollywood1939
