In beloved recognition and gratitude for her service as Honorary Ambassador of Disneyland’s 50th anniversary celebration, Disneyland Resort Cast Members have presented legendary star Julie Andrews with a unique dedication that will forever ensure her place in Disneyland’s storied history. This dedication shines in a most appropriate place, on King Arthur’s Carrousel in Fantasyland. Jingles, the lead and most popular horse on the attraction, was painted gold for Disneyland’s special milestone and Julie was photographed with the horse during the festivities. To acknowledge Julie’s role as an honorary cast member, Disneyland Resort has given Jingles a magical makeover and is dedicating the cherished horse in her honor.

Walt Disney Imagineering has announced it will make show scene changes to the "it's a small world" attraction in addition to operational changes during the on-going refurbishment. Nationally relevant characters re-stylized to Mary Blair's original vision will be added to the attraction's international show scenes. Pointing to Mary Blair's work on Alice in Wonderland as inspiration for the changes, Imagineering revealed that Alice and the White Rabbit will be melded into the United Kingdom scene. While other specific examples were not revealed, Imagineering has stated that all character additions will "respect and honor the original creative intent" of Blair's original style.

This Summer, let Mickey's Pin Odyssey be your passport to adventure. With map in hand Mickey and his friends will share in the fun as they explore, discover and experience the Disneyland® Resort, "where adventure comes to life."

A whole new cast of friends from “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” “Little Einsteins,” “Handy Manny” and more welcome children and their parents to the all-new “Playhouse Disney Live on Stage!” debuting March 14 at Disney’s California Adventure. The 23-minute stage show begins as Casey, the enthusiastic host of “Playhouse Disney,” and Mickey Mouse bring the guests to visit the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, where everyone helps prepare for Minnie Mouse’s birthday celebration.

All the exciting and colorful worlds of the Disney•Pixar pals – from “Toy Story,” “a bug’s life,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “Finding Nemo,” “The Incredibles,” “Cars” and “Ratatouille” – will come to life in the all-new “Pixar Play Parade,” debuting March 14, 2008. Characters will appear in the magical immersive parade, which will invite guests of all ages to take part in the playfulness of a whirling, spinning, fun-for-all animated playground. The parade features acrobatics, bungees, high-energy choreography, interactive surprises and lively bubble and water effects.

The Disneyland Resort today announced a five-year alliance with Microsoft, HP, Life|ware and home builder Taylor Morrison to showcase integrated digital technologies for the home in the immersive, story-telling experiences for which Disney is known. The alliance includes the design and development of the new Innoventions Dream Home attraction, a 5,000+ sq. ft. home belonging to the fictional Elias family, scheduled to open in May in Tomorrowland.

The most famous Mouse of all is inviting families to celebrate the Lunar New Year and Year of the Mouse at Disneyland Resort. From February 5-29, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will mark the Year of the Mouse by appearing in festive Asian attire to greet guests and pose for photos near Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A.

Prize Winner, Jenifer Greenwell of Florida, joins the crew inside ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ gallery at Disneyland. Jenifer was selected at random as the grand prize winner from hundreds of thousands of entries in the “Become a Disney Pirate” sweepstakes conducted in connection with the DVD release of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. Her likeness as “Mademoiselle Greenwell” in pirate costume will stand alongside the others and be viewed by millions of Disneyland guests.

From Never Land to flying carpets to the forested domain of an Indian princess, stars travel to their very own Fantasylands in a new round of images from famed photographer Annie Leibovitz. Pictured right, Jennifer Lopez (Jasmine) and husband Marc Anthony (Aladdin) soar through the Arabian night. Whoopi Goldberg, Gisele Bündchen, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Tina Fey and Jessica Biel are the other celebrities living out their fantasies by starring in the newly released dream scenes.

With the Year of a Million Dreams continuing into 2008, the next Disney Dream Job sponsored by Careerbuilder.com has been announced. This year the job offers the opportunity to serve as the Chief Magic Official (CMO) at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. On select weekends throughout the year, the Chief Magic Official will be tasked with dream-making ambassador duties, including appearances at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California.

As Disney Parks celebrate the “Year of a Million Dreams,” local Disneyland Resort guests can experience the magic of the celebration first-hand with the value-packed “Southern California 2Fer Ticket” that features admission to Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks on two different days –- all for the price of one park!

Disneyland Park has re-launched its early entry program under the new moniker of "Disneyland Magic Morning". In addition to the new name, the days of the week that the program is offered has been shifted for 2008. Disneyland Magic Mornings are offered to eligible Guests Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday--the former early entry program was offered Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday. The program still allows eligible Guests to experience select Fantasyland and Tommorowland attractions one hour prior to scheduled park opening once during their stay.

Keep the magic of the Theme Parks going all night long with a stay at one of Disneyland's spectacular hotels! These special Annual Passholder rates are only available for a limited time! Spend a night for as low as $139+ from January 6 to March 6, 2008.For reservations, call (714) 956-MICKEY and ask for rate plan "AP5."

Celebrate the palate pleasing flavors of California cuisine and spirits as the Disneyland Resort plays host to a food-lover's festival that showcases the diverse tastes of the Golden State. Join celebrity chefs, noted sommeliers and fellow culinary connoisseurs in a series of demonstrations, seminars, and epicurean adventures that will have your mouth watering every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from April 11 through May 4, 2008.

New monorail cars arrived in Disneyland this week. The cars have bench seats facing the windows so travelers can view the parks, resorts and Downtown Disney. The vehicles will debut in late February.

Since being a kid is all about dreaming and feeling free, the Disneyland Resort and Alaska Airlines are teaming up for a special ‘Kids Fly Free’ vacation package offer during Disney’s Year Of A Million Dreams celebration. For arrivals January 7 through June 25, 2008 the Walt Disney Travel Company is offering kids age 2 – 11 the opportunity to fly free on Alaska Airlines from major cities in the West, when travel is in conjunction with its Southern California vacation packages.

Each year the Disneyland Resort is transformed into a winter wonderland full of fun memories and dreams for guests of all ages. Follow the link to a list of the top ten magical festivities that make the holiday season at the Disneyland Resort unlike any other.

Following The Walt Disney Company’s recent announcement that it is donating $2 million to fire relief efforts, Disneyland Resort officials today expressed appreciation for the heroic efforts of the emergency workers battling the Southern California wildfires and announced a special opportunity to honor their service to the community. “Disney’s Wildfire Heroes Salute,” running Nov. 13, 2007, through Feb. 28, 2008, offers Southern California firefighters, law enforcement and rescue personnel a chance to enjoy complimentary, three-day “Park Hopper” admission into Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks, plus special admission discounts for their family members and friends.

New enchantment arrives in Disneyland as the holiday season finds “Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle” covered in freshly fallen snow. With its exciting new look, the Castle will serve as a shimmering centerpiece for a daytime holiday celebration, and as a snow-capped stage for the new music, lighting and special effects that will precede the legendary “Believe ... in Holiday Magic” nighttime fireworks spectacular.

Disneyland will pay tribute to the 70th Anniversary of Walt Disney's first full-length animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on November 16, 2007. In addition to special packaged events, the resort will open a special exhibit. "The Fairest One of All," exhibit will be a never-before-seen collection of more than 100 pieces of priceless animation treasures used in the creation of the film. For a limited time, this first-of-its-kind exhibit will be seen exclusively at the Disneyland Resort starting November 16th.

Disneyland Resort Pin Trading Nights 6/06/08 ~ 7:00pm-10:00pm, Pacific Ballroom, Paradise Pier Hotel

Innoventions will be closed from 06/02 thru 06/06

Refurbishment is scheduled for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad on May 20th

Donald's Boat is scheduled to be closed 05/19-06/20

The Sailing Ship Columbia will be docked from 05/12 thru 05/15 and again from 05/19 thru 05/21.

Mickey's House will be undergoing refurbishment from 05/12 - 05/15.

It's Tough to be a Bug will be closed May 12-23, 2008.

Corn Dog Castle will be closed May 12-22, 2008.

"it's a small world" will be closed January 22 - November 28, 2008 for extensive renovations.

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Alamo Rent A Car has opened a location in Disneyland Resort's Downtown Disney

Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular,” a major stage musical is presented daily in the Hyperion Theater.