My Yard Goes Disney- Little Mermaid Pool

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

Inspired by California Adventures Little Mermaid Ariel's Undersea Adventure, comes a backyard that many are jealous of. The Castro family now has a new backyard. This places features a big pool with a slide, underwater windows and much more. All themed to under the sea. They also have some nice ocean friendly chairs set up by a garden with fake underwater plants around it. You can probably tell where all the neighbors will be hanging out this summer. If you would like to see this 'resort' backyard, visit the Disney Parks Blog post. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/06/my-yard-goes-disney-an-area-inspired-by-the-little-mermaid-ariels-undersea-adventure-at-disney-california-adventure-park/ If you would like to hear even more about it, watch 'My Yard Goes Disney' show tonight at 5:30 Eastern time on HGTV.

Americas Got Talent LIVE SHOWS

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

Not only am I a big theme park fan, I really like to watch Americas Got Talent. This show is where you can watch stars being created on the stage. After thousands of people auditioned around the country, only a few hundred made it to Las Vegas. Then they had to compete to fill in 48 spots in the live shows in New York. The live shows mean that America is able to vote for their favorite. The live shows start on Monday 8:30/7:30 central.

San Diego Comic Con Exhibitors List

Today, Comic Con International released the exhibitors list for the event. Comic Con will be held at the San Diego Convention Center on July 12-15 with preview night on July 11. Comic Con is such a great place to see special guests, exhibits, great costumes and much more. Also, Comic Con is crowded with people, lots into the same thing as you. Lines for just one panel can be packed. Also the name says it all. They have a bunch of comic stuff. For more information about the exhibitors, visit http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_exhib_1.php! Our very own Mr. Moneybag$ will be out at the event and will fill you in all about it after.

'Be Our Guest' Restaurant Menu Announced

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

As a part of the new Fantasyland in Walt Disney World, they will be opening the 'Be Our Guest' restaurant. Here you can step into the movie with all the characters as they interact with you. Inside the restaurant, it looks like you are in the ballroom scene of the Disney classic 'Beauty and the Beast.' This restaurant is for sure the place to be when you visit. You can start to make reservations in late August. The opening date has not yet been announced. On the Disney Parks Blog, they released the menu for this wonderful dining place. This menu was created by Disney's very own Chef Michael Deardorff. Thanks to the Inside the Magic website for the full menu. http://www.insidethemagic.net/

“Lunch menu at Be Our Guest will include:

·  Tuna Niçoise salad

·  Croque Monsieur sandwich with carved ham, Gruyere cheese, béchamel and pommes frites (French fries)

·  Carved turkey on a warm baguette with Dijon mayonnaise

·  Grilled steak sandwich with garlic butter spread

·  Braised pork

·  Vegetable quiche

·  Quinoa, shallot and chive salad.

Dinner menu at Be Our Guest will include:
Appetizers

·  Charcuterie plate with cured meats and sausages, mussels steamed in white wine

·  French onion soup

·  Potato leek soup

·  Salad with champagne vinaigrette

·  Salad trio with three mini tastes of roasted beet, raisins and orange; green beans, tomatoes and roasted shallots; and watermelon, radish and mint.

Entrées

·  Thyme-scented pork rack chop with au gratin pasta

·  Rotisserie rock hen with roasted fingerling potatoes

·  Pan-seared salmon in leek fondue

·  Grilled strip steak with pommes frites

·  Sautéed shrimp and scallops with veggies in puff pastry with creamy lobster sauce

·  Oven-baked ratatouille

Dessert

·  Cupcakes – Strawberry cream cheese or Triple chocolate

·  Chocolate cream puff and a Passion fruit cream puff.

Kids 9 and under will have their own menus:
Lunch

·  Carved turkey sandwich

·  Roasted pulled pork

·  Mickey meatloaf

·  Seared mahi mahi

·  Whole-grain macaroni topped with marinara and mozzarella

Dinner

·  Grilled steak

·  Grilled fish of the day

·  Whole-grain macaroni”

Would you Wear it?

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

If you have been to the Disneyland Resort over the past few weeks, you probably saw people wearing little tires of their heads. That means that they have probably stopped by a Cars Land shop over the day. These hats have the Luigi's Flying Tires logo on it. These hats sell for about 25 dollars. You actually may see more people wearing these than some wearing Mickey ears. These hats are just little more money than a Mickey ear though. Does this mean that these may be the new hats for California Adventures? Or, maybe just cause Cars Land is very new. Now the question is, would you wear it? Lots are having mixed feeling about them. Photo by Inside the Magic website.

 

Mickey's Halloween Party Dates Announced

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

Just today on the Disney Parks Blog, Disney announced the dates for Mickey's Halloween Party. This event is where you can go trick or treating around Disneyland, get to meet and greet the Disney Villians, watch some spectacular fireworks and much more. This party is so much fun. So, here are the dates and times. Please note these dates were copied directly from the Disney Parks Blog post.

"Friday, September 28 – 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Tuesday, October 2 – 6 to 11 p.m.

Friday, October 5 – 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Tuesday, October 9 – 6 to 11 p.m.

Friday, October 12 – 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Monday, October 15 – 6 to 11 p.m.

Friday, October 19 – 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Tuesday, October 23 – 6 to 11 p.m.

Friday, October 26 – 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Monday, October 29 – 6 to 11 p.m.

Wednesday, October 31 – 6 to 11 p.m."

There are a lot of dates to choose from. Tickets go on sale for Annual Passholders on July 9 and non passmembers July 16. Be sure to get those tickets. Sometimes they go fast. For more infomation, go to http://disneyland.disney.go.com/special-offers/mickeys-halloween-party/?int_cmp=SOC-intDPFY12Q2JustAnnouncedHalloweenTimeAndMickeysHalloweenPartyDates25-06-12@0007!

'Cars' Wing Talk

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

 Just last week, Disney opened phase 2 of the Art of Animation Resort. This resort is such a great place to stay for a trip to Walt Disney World. They have four different areas in it. Only 2 are currently open. The one that just opened was all about ‘Cars!’ The funny thing that they planned to have the 'Cars' wing and Cars Land open right around the same time. This wing is really great. It feels like you are walking into Radiator Springs. They have the mountain range painted on the hotel walls. Another cool thing is that you can go up to most of the characters seen in the movie. If you are staying at the hotel on a hot summer day, be sure to go to the Cozy Cone pool. They have some giant cones surrounding the pool. Those cones are used as cabanas. One thing that they have that Cars Land does not is the Wheel Well Hotel, seen in the first movie of ‘Cars.’ It looks really nice. Sally and McQueen are in the front of it. Now let’s talk about the rooms. They look like you are staying in the Cozy Cone Motel. If you have seen the movie, this is where McQueen stayed one night. They do have the motel in Cars Land, but they are food stands. The rooms have some great drawings from parts of the movie ‘Cars.’The reason why you feel like you are in the Cozy Cone, is because they have cone lights.

Who am I 4

Hello. Last weeks character was Jason Voorhees. The hints are:
His masters are Zhar, Dorak, and Kae
Was friends with Malak
He is "The Revanchist"
Was hunted down by Sith Emperor
Who am I?

Cars Land Talk Part 2 The Cars

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

When you are at Cars Land, it is impossible to run away from all the Cars from the Disney Pixar movie 'Cars' hanging out with guests. They are in so many places. The usually drive around Radiator Springs. You can go up to them and get a great photo. They also look so real. Somethings to notice is that McQueen's stickers on him are up to date from the movies. Just last year in 'Cars 2,' he added a sticker on for the World Grand Prix. Guess what, it is on him in Radiator Springs. Wonder if they will change it for Cars 3... When you next visit Disney, visit Cars Land. Then visit one of the characters. They are so cool.

Imagineering Testing High in the Sky for 'Avatar' Land

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

Photos have been released of a dragon flying around close to the 'Shafter-Minter Field Airport'! This airport is about 2 hours away from Walt Disney Imagineering base. Just a while ago, a diagram was released that looked very close to this dragon. Disney has not confirmed that that was a Disney project. They probably won't. Who knows. Only the imagineers. They only announced this project back in September and are already working hard. The 'Avatar' Land is set to open around 2018. Lots wonder what this ride will be. My thoughts are a stage show, because it would be weird to have guests do this. You can tell that this land will be so spectacular. We will be sure to keep you informed about this big project. Tammy Zaninovich took these photos. Here is a part of what she had to say about it. "It breathes fire and the mouth opens and closes." Some say this dragon has been appearing once a month in the area. Photos by Tammy Zaninovich. Source- http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/local/x1076260226/Dragon-spotted-over-Minter-Field and http://www.insidethemagic.net/2012/06/disney-imagineering-tests-flying-dragon-speculation-swirls-surrounding-avatar-addition-to-walt-disney-world/

Disney Imagineer Talk

Disney Parks have a group of people called the imagineer's. These people design and plan new attractions. During lots of Disney events, they go up and talk about what is coming up next. Also, when they open something that they have been working on, they usually go up and talk about what everyone is about to experience. We have seen these guys many times. We really got to go up close with them at the last D23 Expo, when we got to see them preform onstage talking about what is next and we were able to talk to them in a exhibit, asking questions. Next D23, we will be sure to video them answering all the questions. These guys are the master minds behind all the Disney Parks and Resorts. They spend so much time on just one project. Some spent five years on the Disneyland expansion. Some are now joining the Avatar Land coming in about 6 years.

San Diego County Fair Review

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

Just last week, I drove down to San Diego to ride some rides at the San Diego County Fair. This fair is one to not miss. They have so many great rides. We do recommend, if you want to go on a crazy ride, be sure to watch it while you are in line. Sometimes you don't know what you are getting yourself into. They have a lot to do at the fair. During the day, you can be a roller coaster fan and to end the day you could be rocking out to a famous musician. This fair is great, because they have all age groups. In one area you have crazy rides mostly for the older group and another area you have a area that is for the kids. The theme for the fair this year is 'Out of this World.' It really is 'Out of this World!' They also have a themed exhibit on the right when you walk in. They have lots of fun, hands on things, along with a store.

Blue Man Group Review

By Dr.Pan¡c

[Update]Hey guys! Sorry I haven't been posting that much lately.... actually I haven't really been posting anything lately. But since I'm going to be posting reviews of stuff I'll start out big with the one of the most popular shows in the world.

 Blue Man Group is honestly the most unique show that I have ever seen. Honestly I'm not quite sure what the main point of the show is but it sure is funny. Blue Man group is guaranteed make you laugh. This in my opinion is one of the funniest shows Ive ever seen anywhere. In the show they do comedy skits, bang on drums, and tons of other stuff, but mostly bang on drums. From dancing electronic cowboys to making catchy beats just by chewing Cap'n Crunch this show is pretty darn unique. This show is appropriate for all ages whether your 8 years old, 80 years old, or 18 years old you'll love it! If you're one of those people who don't enjoy watching people do stupid stuff then please do not waste your time watching this. There are tons of other in Vegas to choose from if you're not into test type of shows. This show is only for people who like to have fun. After the end of the show they walk out of the theatre and let people take pictures with them. I was able to get a few pictures but they were too blurry and the quality was low.

               

So if this is your first time in Las Vegas I would definitely recommend watching Blue Man Group. Out of a 10 I give it 9.5/10.

                                                                                                                                     

Goofy Conducts World of Color Fountains

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

On June 15, Disney released a new show at California Adventures. This show is not long though. Goofy conduct's the World of Color fountains. This show has Goofy on a small ledge with a conductor stick. Then some music turns on and the he conducts the water fountains. The music is pretty cool. Starts out professional and then turns into fast, fun Disney music. Some parts are a little weird. I would personally like to see Mickey do it, because he did during the Grand Opening of World of Color.

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Cars Land Talk Part 1 Cozy Cone

We are starting a new segment called Cars Land Talk. This is Part 1. We will pick one of the many shops in each segment and talk about what they have to offer. First up is the Cozy Cone Motel, on the left side of Cars Land Route 66. Some of the first sights of the Cozy Cone, is the giant sign that lights up the night. The Cozy Cone is not a motel though. It is where you can get varieties of food. Some of the food options are 'popcone' and 'cone on the cob!' You can tell that Disney really got creative with all the food names. The food is as good as it sounds. Everything is so yummy. Besides the food at Cozy Cone, you can look into Sally's office and spot everything from the movie. It has so much detail. Very cool. Also, under the big sign is a little cone fountain. It is very cute. Cozy Cone is certainly a stop in Cars Land to not miss. Feels like you are in the movie. Along with the rest of the town.

'Cars' Wing Opens Today

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

Today, Disney opened the 'Cars' Wing of the Art of Animation Resort. This wing is so much fun. It feels like you have been able to step into Radiator Springs. They have the Cozy Cone Motel. Behind that is a giant pool surrounded by giant cone rooms. (You can't sleep in them) Also with this wing, you get up close and personal with the Cars characters. Most of the places in Radiator Springs are painted onto walls where you can walk inside the hotel. You can tell that this wing is really special. Cars is such a great movie. It will be such a great hotel wing.

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The Grove

 By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

Besides us going on the TMZ Hollywood Tour, we also stopped by the Grove for some fun in the sun! The Grove is a outdoor mall very close to CBS studios. Actually, on weekdays they film a show called EXTRA at the Grove. We were going to be in the live audience for the taping at 11:00, but we went on the TMZ Tour. They film the show next to a big grass field by a big water fountain. Besides Extra, they have great shops and restaurants. For girls they have a big American Girl shop along with a cafe. Some could spend hours in it. Across the street from that, they have MIXOLOGY! Such a great place to chill out. Also a great view of the Grove. A little ways from that is a big Farmer's Market. They have such great ice cream. I got to say! YUM YUM! As you can tell, the Grove is such a great place to stop when you are close by. Great restaurants, great shops and great services. Can it get better than that???

Disney's 5 Year Expansion Report

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

Back in 2007, Disney announced a 5 year expansion covering Disney's California Adventure park. In this post, we will talk about each ride, show or attraction that was put in. The reason for this 1.1 billions dollar expansion, was because California Adventures was not lately been up to its standards. We can tell you now it will be up to standards. In this report, we will start from the beginning.

To kick of the 2008 summer,  Disney opened Toy Story Midway Mania. This 4D ride was promised to excite guests, as they try to win one big game.  Here is the story. The ride is where you are shrunken into toy size and go inside Andy's toy box. All the Toy Story toys set up games for you to play. The vehicle holds four play shooters. After you get in, you go next to one of the many 3D screens and shoot at all the targets. It is such a great ride. And this was the beginning.

Just a year later, Disney turned the Sun Wheel to Mickey's Fun Wheel. It was mostly the same. Just with a new look and theme.

California Screaming is always a fun one. They changed the giant Mickey ears on the middle of the ride to a sun. Just above that they added a red Paradise Pier logo.

Next in 2010, Disney lit up Paradise Bay, opening World of Color. This was one of the big projects. It took years of construction! It was well worth it. This 25 minute show is so much fun. A great way to end your day. This show features lasers, fire, water, color and much more. They are able to project clips from well known Disney movies onto water screens.

On the same day World of Color opened, another attraction did to. It is called Silly Symphony Swings. This attraction wings you around in circles as Mickey and his orchestra play great songs. Feels like you are flying during a band concert. So much fun.

As Disney puts in new rides, they sometimes have to take down others. Disney took down a ride that shot you up 180 feet high. This was called the Maliboomer. Sadly, in August of 2010 it stopped going up 180 feet. The replacement was trees. Disney is going to put something else in the future. I wouldn't mind if it was a Toy Story expansion or another World of Color fast pass area. The WOC fast pass system is at the Grizzly River Run currently.

One year later in summer of 2011, Disney called it a 'Soundsational Summer' They premiered the parade Mickey's Soundsational Parade and Star Tours The Adventures Continue at Disneyland. At California Adventures, they opened The Little Mermaid Ariel's Undersea Adventure. This ride took you under the sea, where you could see all the characters bringing the story to life. Some like me love it. Some don't. This ride was very mixed feelings.

Also, they opened Goofy's Sky School. It replaced the Mulholland Madness ride. All that changed was the theme and added on stuff Goofy would put. It actually turned out really nice.

For pretty much re creating a theme park, Disney had to change the front. They turned it into a 1920's look. Sadly, the old 10 letters that spelled CALIFORNIA were taken out.

Just behind the new entrance is Buena Vista Street. The idea of it was re creating Walt's arrival to California in the 1920's. This street features many great new restaurants. Great theme. On Buena Vista Street there are two main things. One is the Red Trolley Cars that takes you around the street and up to the Tower of Terror. The second thing is the Carthay Circle Theatre. This building features great new restaurants. This is a remake of the theatre where Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premiered.

 This all opened on June 15, 2012.

Another area also opened on June 15. It is called Cars Land. This whole new land is Radiator Springs. You get to walk through the town and stop at all the wonderful shops. The Cozy Zone Motel offers great food like 'Cone on the Cob.' They have 3 rides in Cars Land. Luigi's Flying tires is where you get to float on air. Another ride is Mater's Junkyard Jamboree. That is where you are pulled around by tractors singing with DJ Mater. The final ride brings speed to the new land. It is called Radiator Springs Racers. This ride covers about 5 acres. The who Cars Land is about 12 acres. On this ride, you get to race side by side with friends. You get to go through wonderful show rooms. It is a inside and outside ride. Maybe the best part of this expansion.

As you can tell, this 5 year expansion features a lot.  This was not all of it. Just the main things. Disney has done a great job with it. This expansion is well worth it. I can tell you now California Adventures will be booming for a while. I am excited to see what Disney has planned for later.

Happening in the Parks Week 3

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

This week was very big in theme parks. Especially Disney. That is why we are dedicating this entire week 3 to Disneyland.

This week they finished the 5 year expansion project. Here is what they have added during those 5 years.

• World of Color
• Toy Story Midway Mania
• Star Tours The Adventures Continue
• Little Mermaid Ariels's Undersea Adventure
• Goofy's Sky School
• Silly Symphony Swings
• Changing Hollywood Pictures Back lot to Hollywood Land
• EleTRONica
• Mad T. Party
• Glow Fest
• Cars Land
• Buena Vista Street
• Carthay Circle Theatre
• Trolley Cars
• New California Adventure front
• Mickey's Fun Wheel
• Changed the ears on California Screaming to a sun
• New California Screaming Launch voice
• and more

As you can tell, this is a lot of stuff. Most of these new rides, shows and attractions are in Disney's California Adventures. That is because over the years, the theme parks has not been up to its standards. That is why Disney did this over 1.1 billion doller expansion. Hats off to Disney for this expansion.

Three attractions opened to guests on June 15. First is Buena Vista Street. This street features two big things. First the Street Cars. They can take you all around the street and up to the Tower of Terror. The other thing is the Carthay Circle Theatre. The theatre is a replica of a theatre that Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premiered.

 Next is Cars Land. Cars Land is 12 acres. Just one ride is about 5 acres. In this land, you can travel down Radiator Springs and visit the shops and restraunts. Then you can go on one of the three rides. Mater's Junkyard Jamberee spinds you around in tractors, while DJ Mater sings the tune. Next you can float on air at Luigi's Flying Tiers. Finally you can race side by side with someone at Radiator Sprins Racers. You can tell this land is great.

At night time, you can visit the Mad T. Party. Here you can rock out with the Mad Hatter and his friends. They also offer great games to play in the House of Cards. If you are tired of rocking out, stop by one of the restraunts for a nice drink.

Congrats to Disney on this great expansion.

Cars Land Grand Opening Full on Talk

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

 On June 13, 2012 at 6PM stars began to walk around on the red carpet. This was all for the opening of Cars Land. Some of the stars were Larry The Cable Guy, (Mater in CARS) Bob Iger, (President of the Walt Disney Company) Bella Thorne, (Shake It Up) Jennifer Lewis, (Flo in CARS) Meg Croftin (Walt Disney World President) and much more. Just before the ceremony started, John Lasseter creator of PIXAR was walking around too.

 Then all the media got seated in front of Cars Land. A big stage with a live band was set up for it. Then a few minutes before the ceremony started, a small earthquake struck Anaheim. That may be the reason why it started a little late. In the ceremony they had some speakers come up to talk about the land. Some of those speakers included Tom Staggs, Bob Iger and John Lasseter. After they spoke some of the cast from the CARS movie came up for some photo opportunities. 

Finally they declared Cars Land opening by turning on a switch creating fireworks in the sky. During that great moment the live band was playing some great music. Then everyone was let into Cars Land. Some of the stops along Cars Land had small bands. This was all the after party. Lots of stops had great desserts and drinks. Also, lots of people headed over to the rides. Most were going on it for there first time. This ceremony was really great. Very well done. Be sure to look at all the videos and photos. We just got some Cars Land photos up and running in our MEDIA tab. Photo in this post courtesy of Inside the Magic website. Not the media photos though.

Cars Land Grand Opening Ceremony Recap

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

 On June 13, 2012 at 8:15PM, Disney had a Grand Opening ceremony for Cars Land. Cars Land is a 12 acre land at Disney's California Adventures. The land has 3 rides. All so great. Actually 4 minutes before the show, Anaheim had a small earthquake! It may have delayed a few minutes of the show. Maybe the reason it started a few minutes late. The event first started with some people from the Walt Disney Company talking about the land. Then they had some of the voices from the PIXAR movie CARS came out for some photo opportunities for the media. They opened the land with a bunch of Cast Members dancing. Finally, Tom Staggs, Bob Iger and John Lasster puddled the switch and fireworks went wild. Cars Land was now officially open! Middle photo by Inside the Magic!

California Adventures Expansion LIVE COVERAGE

Hello. Here is the schedule of the live coverage that will be going on at Disneyland. Please help us thank Inside the Magic for this schedule copied right of of there site. http://www.insidethemagic.net/. We will only be broadcasting tonight at 6:00 and 8:15PM. You can chat with us on the bottom of here. In the comment section.

"Live coverage schedule (Pacific time): June 13

6:00pm – Red Carpet Arrivals

Later in the Evening – Cars Land Grand Opening and Premiere Party

      June 14

7:00am – Exploring Cars Land

9:00am – Exploring Buena Vista Street with Entertainment

Morning through Afternoon – More Live Looks at New Areas, Attractions

Afternoon – Maestro Goofy Conducts the Fountains

Evening – Mad T Party, World of Color with new “Brave” sequence

      June 15

8:00am – Grand Reopening / Rededication of Disney California Adventure

9:00am – The new Disney California Adventure opens to guests

Morning, Afternoon, Evening – Continuing Coverage of Cars Land, Buena Vista Street, Disneyland"

How to Survive the Color Run

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL SURVIVE! Here we just give you some tips to run the Color Run happy, healthy and colorful.

1. Bring Glasses (Lots of color may get in your eyes if you don't)
2. Arrive early (Sometimes parking gets a little crazy. We went 2 hours before it started. You don't have to go that early. Maybe about 1 hour and 30 minutes or a hour)
3. Cover your electronics with a bag (The color is just dust, but still can ruin your electronics)
4. Running with cameras? Make sure it is waterproof. (Waterproof photos during the Color Run turn out great. We actually went and bought a disposable camera and it worked fine.)
5. When you are at the START LINE, don't go behind strollers. (When everyone is running you could get into a crash and/or it could stop you running your speed)
6. If you want to walk, you can WALK. (Lots of people actually walk the whole thing)
7. If you want to be sprayed heavily by color, go on the sides. (You are closer to the color people. If you don't want to be heavily colored, go in the middle. BUT, no one comes our not colored though)
8. Have a good time. Enjoy the day.

Here you are. If you follow these steps, you will have a great time at the Color Run. You can join in on the madness, by going to http://thecolorrun.com/! Be sure to check out our review at http://geekjlz.blogspot.com/2012/04/color-run-review.html!

Who am I? 3

 Yo! It's Mr. Mustachio. Last week's character was Scorpion. This week's hints are:
He is a male psycho killer
He is a zombie
He was brought back to life by lightning
He has a variety of weapons

Who am I?

Our Next LIVE

Hello everyone. You all know we do a new thing called live. If you don't it is a live commenting area. In the comment box, found on our live tab, you can comment asking us questions on related stuff to the subject. Here is our next two.

June 13- Cars Land opening 8:15 PM Pacific time UNSURE ABOUT THIS DATE AND TIME
June 16- TBA morning time unknown

 Like we said, we are unsure about this date. The reason for that time for Cars Land is because Disney is having a live feed of the Cars Land opening online. We will be there live, but we wanted you guys to be able to see it to as we chat. It could be before that time or the next day. The other date is on June 16. This topic is secret. This edition of LIVE is one to not miss. Now you know the schedule. So be sure to tune into the comment show. You can email you questions to us at infogeekcentral@gmail.com. You can't do that for the June 16 edition, until we tell you what it is about.

Bible Storyland

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

Back in the early 1960's a few years after Disneyland opened, some wanted a theme park that honors religions. That became Bible Storyland. The theme park would be much like Disneyland. It would also be in California. They would have rides very similar to Disney. Story telling in a religious way. You can now watch a documentary about this park. Sadly this park was never ment to be. Of course the park is always possible. If it ever happens, it probably won't be exactly what they were thinking in the 1960's. Some of the ride names included:

"Ride to Glory"
"Reed Boats"
"Hanging Gardens Restaurant, Babylon"  
"The Nativity" 

and much more. In my opinion, this park sounds really great. For more information, please visit http://biblestorylandmovie.com/! Photos by http://biblestorylandmovie.com/!

Disneyland's Club 33

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

If you don't know, Disneyland has a secret club called Club 33. We are not going to tell you where it is, but give you a hint. Sometimes people think it is part of a restaurant that starts with Blue! If you know where it is, email us at infogeekcentral@gmail.com! We will send you back with another photo of Club 33. Back to the real thing. Club 33 is a restaurant thought of by Walt Disney himself. He hired a crew to design it. Sadly, he was never able to see the real thing. It opened just a little while after he passed away. Now, Club 33 is a members only club. You can be a member by paying a big cost! Just the yearly cost will make you jump. If you know someone, you can get in that way. You pay for the dinner, and get in the park free. Or, switch that around. We have been told that now you have to pay for both. We don't know if that is true or not. Inside is so magical. The food is so excellent. Some don't like Disney food. You will love Club 33's food. They also have some of the artwork of Pirates of the Caribbean ride. The ones that imagineer Marc Davis and others drew. They also have a old elevator. Even if you like stairs, go on this. They have two well known dining rooms. The others are private. We actually don't know what the others. (if they have any others) are like. The first one is on your right when you step out of the elevator. It is called the Trophy Room. Inside they have microphones on the chandeliers. They are hidden well. Walt Disney had the idea that while people were enjoying the food, he could listen on the conversations. Then a bird (that hangs on the chandeliers) will talk to them, joining in on the conversation. He was never able to do that, do to his death. The other room is very big. Probably the most well known room in Club 33. That is where most of the people go. They have maybe 10 big tables. One side of the room is surrounded by windows and doors. You can go outside on the balcony looking over Disneyland. Great photo stop. We forgot to mention that to get inside the main dining room, you go through a big walkway. That is where the buffet goes on. they also have a nice bar, where they get you all the drinks. That is all on the right side. On the left is some artwork, piano and the dessert. They also have a table. Hanging over it, is artwork of the castle of Disneyland. That table is the big thing...  It was used in Mary Poppins. Speaking of Mary Poppins, they have a lot of artwork of Marry Poppins and the Chimney sweeper.

Cars Land Previews

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

If anybody passes by Cars Land during a trip to Disney's California Adventures, you will find a lot of people behind the construction walls. That is because they are having the Cast Member previews. All the Cast Members get to take a look at the rides before they start to work on them. Then, D23 members have a chance to get in those previews. Overlooking Cars Land, it looks so great.. Once in a while, the Cars come out and party with the guests. We can tell you now, that Cars Land is going to be great. 

Cars Land Radiator Springs Racers Review

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SPOILER ALERT REVIEW. Cars Land is a 12 acre land that is opening at Disney's California Adventures on June 15. The main ride is Radiator Springs Racers. It covers about 5 acres. It is a dark ride and a outside ride. Because this is such a big ride, Disney did a lot inside the line. They made waiting in line fun. They made up a story about Stanly, the father of Radiator Springs. He always has nice, cool water for people who come to town. He also provides a number of services too. Waiting in line, you get to go through his shop. After that, you get on the real thing. 2 vehicles wait for you. Those two cars race head, to head together. The ride starts out outside with nice music. You actually pass by a waterfall. Then you go into a show room. First you see the big truck that Lightning McQueen is in driving race to race. You zoom by him. It feels like you are about to crash seeing cars on the road. You hear honking noises, like what happened to McQueen. Then a cop yells at you to slow down. "You are not racing yet," he says. Then you hear Mater coming along. That brings you face to face with him. You go with him and honk at a tractor, tipping him over. Then, a big lawnmower comes to get you. You race away, like lightning. You start to hear crazy music. You now know that you are still being chased by the lawnmower. You find yourself in front of one of the shops at Radiator Springs. (You might be thinking of the ones outside of the ride. This is all inside a showroom) Some of the cars are chatting about how crazy you are. You are taken into Luigi's shop. Just before that, you see Sally and McQueen chatting. They tell you that you need a fix up. Inside Luigi's, you will find Luigi and his tire fixing friend. Luigi then yells "Pit stop." The two fix you up. "To the starting line," he says. The doors open, are you see Doc. (Hudson Hornet) He gives you a little advise. Luigi and his friend pop up at the starting line, cheering you on. After they count down, you are off. You go through twists and turns all over. After, you are back into another showroom known as the Cars Land Cavern's. After that, you see Mater and McQueen saying congratulations. That brings you to the end. I got to say, best ride I have ever been on in my entire life! Disney has done such a great job. It took them a longtime. That is because they wanted it perfect. It was worth the waiting. If you know the movie well, you will love the ride even more. If you go this summer and only go on that ride, you will be happy. It is worth it. The best part is, this is only one out of the three rides at Cars Land. Radiator Springs Racers is certainly 5 out of 5 stars. Great job Disney.... Also, if you have not been in a while, you have to go now. This ride will make you jump in joy. For photos and videos, visit http://micechat.com/forums/cars-land-buena-vista-street-forums/168898-cars-land-radiator-springs-racers-%EF%BF%BD-information-photos-more.html

San Diego County Fair

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

If you are ever in San Diego this month, stop on over to the San Diego County Fair. It is held annual at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The theme for this year is 'Our of this World' They have lots of rides, shows and attractions. Usually every night, they have the Toyota Concert Series. It featres a live singer. Some of the guests are Demi Lavoto, Cody Simpson, Wierd Al, and much more. You can get your tickets through ticket master. If you don't want to rock out at a 'Our of this World' concert, you can go on all the rides. Some of the rides are the Haunted Mansion, Air Max, Zipper and much more. This year, they also have the "Passport to Saving Coupon Book" for 5 dollers. The fair is open between June 8- July 4th. Closed every Monday besides July 2.

San Diego Hall of Champions Sailing Exhibit

By The Sports Guy

Hello everyone. My name is The Sports Guy. I talk a lot about sports. I am mostly at games, so I do not post much. This is something to post about. The San Diego Hall of Champions is opening a new

 exhibit all about sailing. It is on the downstairs floor of the museum. The exhibit is over 4,500 square feet. In that 4,500 square feet, you can see models, videos, awards and much more. "Sailing has long been a major competitive as well as recreational sport in San Diego. Local yacht and sailing clubs have involved thousands of San Diegans. Many have achieved success at the highest levels of international competition. Additionally, San Diego hosted three America’s Cups – 1988, 1992, and 1995." Now that is cool. For up to date progress visit http://sdsailing.tumblr.com/!

'Glow with the Show'

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

Disney is celebrating World of Color with a Mickey ears. It is called 'Glow with the Show' They are Mickey Mouse ears that glow, during World of Color. World of Color is a nighttime show that lights up Paradise Bay! All Disneyland Pass members have the chance to experience it before any of their non Disney annual pass members. The previews are from June 28-30. This sounds like a must see event. Disney has really come up with a great idea. Hats off to DISNEY! It is hard to say that this is not cool. Your hat is glowing and you are watching World of Color all at the same time. It can not get better than that. The only thing is what will you look at? The ears or the show?? For more information, visit http://disneyland.disney.go.com/news/passholder-glow-with-the-show/?CMP=VMC-DLRUSENFY12Q3APGWTS0001!

Happening in the Parks Week 2

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

This week was a casual week for the parks. Most are still booming after the new attractions that opened a few weeks ago.

On June 15, Cars Land opens at Disney's California Adventure Park! The preview day is on June 14, when the whole park is closed. Lots of Cast Member Preview days have been going on also! That is where they get to see how to work the rides! Usually the area is lit up during the night. It really looks great. Our photo is from a year ago, during the Cars Land Construction!

Next, we are heading to the Legoland Water Park at Legoland Florida. So far, it is doing really well. The cool part was they built on a water park. Lots are very happy with it.

Now we are heading back to Disney, but not Cars Land. It is called 'Glow with the Show' They are Mickey Mouse ears the glow, during World of Color. All Disneyland Pass members have the chance to experience it before any of their non Disney annual pass members. The previews are from June 28-30. This sounds like a must see event. Your hat is glowing and you are watching World of Color all at the same time. For more information, visit http://disneyland.disney.go.com/news/passholder-glow-with-the-show/?CMP=VMC-DLRUSENFY12Q3APGWTS0001!

Legoland Florida Review

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist/ head photographer

Legoland Florida is filled with LEGOS. Legoland parks are known for a theme park with Lego's. This park did not fail. It has been open for about 7 months now. If you really want to see it NEW/fresh, go this summer. They also have these garden areas with LEGO models around. The park is next to a lake, so they have a life size LEGO pirate ship in it. They use it for a water ski show. They actually just opened the Legoland Water Park a few weeks ago. It is where you can make a splash with LEGOS. You can tell that Legoland Florida is a must see theme park for kids! Or maybe even a adult!!

Head to Head #5

By Mr. Moneybag$,
  Last week's winner was Boba Fett because Human Torch is combustible, so Boba could have shot a missile at him. This week's competitors are Master Cheif or Commander Cody.
            

Lots to do in San Fransisco

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

This year, the Golden Gate Bridge is celebrating its 75 anniversary. With that, there is lots to do in the city. While we were up in San Fransisco for the TOC, we got all these! To celebrate the bridge, you can now get a 45 minute tour of it through history. For infomation on this tour, visit http://goldengatebridge75.org/!

Who am I #2

Hello. It's Mr. Mustachio. Last week's character was Spider-Man.
This weeks hints are:
It is a male.
He is Mortal Kombat villain.
He is a demon.
His suit is yellowish- gold.
He can shoot a spear.
Who am I?

 

Our First LIVE Starts Tonight

Tonight at 7PM pacific time, we will be commenting  on the LIVE tab all about Disney's Art of Animation Resort Phase 1. Phase 1 is a Finding Nemo wing. All we are doing is telling you about it in a cool way. On live we will be talking about:

• The Grand Opening
• Pool
• Rooms
• Layout
• and much more

Tonight, your job is to watch our comments and send us questions by commenting or sending us a email at infogeekcentral@gmail.com. Please note that these questions need to be related to this new resort.

Here is the link to where we will do it- http://geekjlz.blogspot.com/p/live.html

Cars Land Toys? Is it true?

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

Disney has just recently posted on the Disney Parks Blog, that they will be having special merchandise for Cars Land. Cars Land is a 12 acre area in Disney's California Adventure theme park. For Radiator Springs Racers the main ride, they have a car with passenger seating. Just like what they have on the ride. With Mater's Junkyard Jamboree, they have the tractor vehicle. And Luigi's Flying Tires, they have the tire with a logo. There are also lots more that you can buy, like the characters. These will all be in the stores that Car Land has to offer. These are some must have toys. Photo by Disney Park Blog. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/06/toying-around-disney-california-adventure-park/