In a breaking news story, Pirates of the Carribean at Disneyland Park was closed Tuesday until further notice pending a state accident investigation. A woman fell and struck her head, suffering a possible concussion. The woman was exiting the ride when the boat lurched forward and she fell backwards across two rows, striking her head. Guests can read a story about the incident by clicking here.

A new article has been published on the new Grand Californian Hotel, the first Disney hotel ever built inside a theme park. The new hotel is actually inside Disney's California Adventure! Guests can read about this luxurious place to stay by clicking here.

With the opening of Disney's California Adventure, Disney has even more Guests than normal to accomodate, especially in the area of parking. The new Mickey and Friends parking structure, which holds over 10,000 cars and can park one car a second, is one way Disney hopes to help out the many Guests who will be flooding in to see the resort. Guests can read an article about the structure by clicking here.

Two more fascinating articles have been published about the new Disney's California Adventure. One article from the LA Times focuses on the engineering aspect of the new park, while another reviews two key attractions in the park, Soarin' Over California and Golden Dreams. The second article discusses the music in both attractions by film composer Jerry Goldsmith. Guests can read the article about the "techiest place on Earth" by clicking here and the article reviewing the attractions by clicking here.
Guests can check out hundreds of photos of the new park by clicking here or watch Alyssa's video footage of the new park by clicking here.

The news has been buzzing with stories and features on Disney's California Adventure, the exciting new theme park now set to open in just 13 days! The new Reuters article discusses various aspects of the new park including what to see, who should go, and what to expect! Guests can read the article by clicking here.
Guests can check out hundreds of photos of the new park by clicking here or watch Alyssa's video footage of the new park by clicking here.

Over 120 new photos have been added to the Multimedia Gallery of Disney's California Adventure! The shots include new pictures of Paradise Pier, Pacific Wharf, Grizzly Peak Recreation Area, and the various shops and restaurants around the park. Guests can view the newest photos by clicking here or view the entire California Adventure section of the gallery by clicking here.
Be sure to check out Alyssa's video footage of the new park by clicking here.

The Daily Bruin newspaper of University of California, Los Angeles has published a feature on the new Disney's California Adventure theme park. The feature includes input from Barry Braverman, Senior Vice President and Executive Producer of Walt Disney Imagineering, who comments on the various aspects and theme of the new park. "We're kind of building a theme and a story by the places that we create in this park," Braverman said. Braverman also comments on the construction of the park and its history from when the idea first arose years ago. Guests can read more about Disney's California Adventure in the article by clicking here.

The ongoing electricity crisis in California is just what Disney didn't need with the opening of their new theme park, Disney's California Adventure. The slowing economy, high gas prices, and overall power crisis will be a definite test for the park as it makes its grand opening on February 8. Guests can read more about how Disney is dealing with the electricity crisis by clicking here.

New video footage of Disney's California Adventure has been posted on the gallery section of the site. The footage is courtesy of Alyssa, a long-time cherished guest of Intercot West. The footage includes shots of The Orange Stinger, Mulholland Madness, Soarin' Over California, and much more! The Intercot West would like to thank Alyssa for all her hard work and excellent footage of the park! Be sure to check back soon for over a hundred new photos of the new park!
Guests can enjoy the new videos by clicking here.

The LA Times has published a feature on the numerous charitable events that are ongoing at the new Disneyland Resort as the exciting expansion continues. Last week Cynthia Hariss was honored with the Tree of Life Award at the Grand Californian Hotel hosted by the Jewish National Fund that raised over $250,000 to alleviate the water crisis in Israel. On Monday, January 15, Disney teamed up with the Orange County Children's Hospital for a special preview day of Disney's California Adventure theme park that raised close to $600,000 for the hospital. Guests can read more about the ongoing events for charity as well as others at the Disneyland Resort by clicking here.
Guests can view the newest photos of Disney's California Adventure by clicking here.

The Multimedia Gallery has been updated with approximately 160 photos of the new Disney's California Adventure! The photos include shots of all areas of the park including Grizzly River Rapids, Paradise Pier, Hollywood Backlot, Pacific Wharf, Bountiful Valley Farm, Condor Flats, and the Gateway Plaza. The gallery includes photos of most of the restaurants, attractions, and shops in this exciting new theme park! This brings the grand gallery total to 5,999 photos of the Disneyland Resort and beyond...but there's room for 6,000, any volunteers? ;) If you wish to send a photo, you may not NEED to volunteer.
Guests can view the newest photos of Disney's California Adventure by clicking here.

Downtown Disney made its official opening Thursday night with a bang in a private benefit event for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Sylvester Stalone, the LA Laker girls, and Disney chief executive Michael Eisner were among the roughly 5,000 in attendance at the benefit which raised more than $300,000. A spectacular minute-long fireworks show erupted after Eisner officially presented Downtown Disney, the 300,000 square foot mall of specialty shops and restaurants that is a remarkable addition to the Disneyland Resort. Guests can read the OC Register Article about the grand opening by clicking here. Be sure to check back soon for our update and photos of the new Disney's California Adventure!

The LA Times has published a feature on both the new Downtown Disney and Disney's California Adventure in the Calendar Live section of their newspaper and website. The feature includes a number of articles on a wide variet of aspects at the Disneyland Resort, including perspectives on the new restaurants, parking, nightlife, and financial issues. Guests can visit the feature and learn more about what's going on in this exciting time at the Disneyland Resort by clicking here.

President of Disneyland Cynthia Hariss will receive the Jewish National Fund (JNF) Orange County/Long Beach Region Tree of Life award for 2001. Hariss will be presented the honor on Wednesday, January 17th at 6 pm in front of the Tree of Life (TM) gala at the new Grand Californian Hotel. Cokie Roberts of ABC News will be the keynote speaker at the event. Tickets for the event are $500/person, and all proceeds go towards alleviating the current water crisis in Israel. Guests can read more about the meaning of the award and past recipients in the press release by clicking here.

The Orange County Register has released their own feature on the new Downtown Disney, which officially opens this Friday, January 12th. However with the recent preview given to lucky guests and locals, Downtown Disney is already proving to be a hit. The article discusses some of the individual treats guests have experienced, and includes quotes from various guests enjoying the newly themed shopping area. Guests can read the article and find out more about Downtown Disney by clicking here. Be sure to check back frequently for more updates, as the Intercot West staff makes their first visit to Disney's California Adventure this weekend!

The rustic feel of the California backcountry and Yosemite arrives in the heart of the Disneyland Resort, with Disney's Grand Californian Hotel. From its warm wood adorned lobby to the Napa Rose restaurant overlooking Grizzly Peak, this hotel provides a complete escape from the hustle and bustle of the tourist filled Disneyland Resort. Full Story...

"Downtown Disney, Uptown Fun, Opening January 12, 2001" reads a billboard in the Southern Orange County Area. With the opening of Downtown Disney, the Disneyland Resort will be bringing the fun of venues similar to the Irvine Spectrum and the Block at Orange uptown to Northern Orange County. Disneyland Resort guests and Orange County locals have been receiving a sneak peak of this fun, kinetic and brightly colored entertainment and shopping complex. Though many of the stores and restaurants have yet to open, this preview gives the first glimpse as to what is in store in the coming weeks at the Disneyland Resort. Full Story...

Over 240 new photos have been added to the Multimedia Gallery, including pictures of Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and the latest shots of the new Downtown Disney and Grand Californian Hotel in Anaheim. Be sure to check back soon for articles on both of these exciting new features at the Disneyland Resort.

Happy New Year from Intercot West! Our staff apologizes for the delayed update, it has been a busy holiday! The Disneyland Resort has also been busy, with the official opening of the Grand Californian Hotel and the soft opening of Downtown Disney. Preview days of the new Disney's California Adventure theme park also start very soon. Photographs of all the excitement will be posted very soon on Intercot West, including shots of Downtown Disney and the Grand Californian Hotel inside and out! Be sure to check back soon!