Disneyland Books

I've read just about all of them. I'm not much of a reader but when it comes to a new book about Disneyland, I am using known to swallow it up in one day. When David Koenig's Mouse Tales first came out, I read it within just a few hours.  His follow up, More Mouse Tales was also a quick read for me.  Both books follow a balance between TMZ-style gossip and some interesting facts of people that were there to experience it. 

For historical purposes, The Disneyland Encyclopedia features a book of all the shops, shows and attractions at Disneyland.  It is very similar to my website, WaltsMagicKingdom.com in that it provides a one stop place for dates.  It's loaded with great information.

If you are a Disneyland freak, Kevin Yee's book 101 Things You Never Knew About Disneyland might have an inaccurate title, but I'll be darned if you don't find a few things in there that you did not know or had maybe forgotten.

Check em out.

In Memory of Fess Parker, Davy Crockett, who passed away yesterday

This Day In Disneyland History

Pirates of the Caribbean opens in 1967

Give A Day, Get A Day program has ended

“Give a Day, Get a Disney Day,” had been an opportunity to earn Disney theme park tickets by doing local volunteer work in North America.  Well, on the night March 9, just 68 days into 2010, this program hit 1,000,000 volunteers, which effectively ended the program.

Basically, if you did not already sign up for your volunteer date, it's too late.

Happy Birthday Indiana Jones Adventure

Yes, it turns 15 years old today! Where has the time gone?

 

(c) Disney

Here are some fun things to look for, thanks to the Disney Parks blog:
* While you’re waiting for your adventure, look for Mickey Mouse’s initials in “Maraglyphics,” the language created by Imagineers.
* In the film room, check out an original well-known publication from 1936 with Mickey Mouse on the cover. (Hint: it’s underneath a coat.)
* Don’t miss the palm tree in Disney’s FastPass distribution area. It’s named after Ron Dominguez, who lived on the property that is now Disneyland park when he was a young boy. He later became a Disneyland vice president.

Captain Eo Merchandise on sale Feb 23rd

From Disney.com

Disney enthusiasts will be excited to find special Captain EO inspired merchandise created in celebration of the re-opening of the attraction.  Merchandise will include, ladies and men's tees, fleece, military and beanie style hats, posters and souvenir items.  In early March, be on the lookout for a specially created Captain EO embroidered nylon jacket.  See merchandise and prices listed below.

Captain EO Logo Ladies Tee - $26.95

Captain EO Logo Men's Tee - $24.95

Captain EO Poster Men's Tee- $ 26.95

Captain EO Logo Crew Fleece - $42.95

Captain EO Logo Military Cap � $24.95

Captain EO Logo Beanie Hat - $24.95

Poster - $7.95

Captain EO Logo Button - $3.95

Captain EO Embroidered Nylon Jacket - Coming in early to mid-March!

 

Merchandise will be available at the following Disneyland® park locations and other select locations:

• Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A.
• Star Trader in Tomorrowland
• Tomorrowlanding in Tomorrowland

Captain Eo to return to the planet on Feb 23rd!

 

Photo: (c)Disney

It was officially announced today that Captain Eo returns for a limited engagement to Disneyland, this Tuesday, February 23rd.  

From the official Disney Parks Blog: "While it’s not possible to replicate some special effects elements from the original presentation, it will boast a new 70mm print of the film, and it will sound better than ever thanks to acoustic enhancements made to the theater since the film last played there in 1997."  There are no plans for it to return to any other Disney park, at this point.

Rumor has it that the moving floor system from HISTA will be implemented.  No word on whether the lasers, fog or pinwheel will be back too.  For now, the run is open-ended with no set ending date set for the movie. 

Here is the original commercial from 1986 to enjoy: