San Diego Trip Report: Hotel Del Coronado

By D.Z. "Theme Park Specialist"

On March 29 I was able to take a trip to Coronado Island. This island is located next to downtown San Diego. Its home to the world famous Hotel Del. The hotel is celebrating its 125 anniversary! Here are some photos we took!

 

Inside the main lobby is a big chandelier. Its very vibrant and colorful.

The hotel sits on the beach.

 

FUN FACT: On the beach lies a mysterious wall. This wall used to be apart of the Coronado pier.

'Limited Time Magic' Presents: Cars Land Cone Hats

By D.Z. "Theme Park Specialist"

Starting in April, you will be able to purchase a limited time Cars Land cone hat. The hats have the Cozy Cone Motel signature with a sign at the bottom saying "No Vacancy". You can purchase these hats at Sarge's Surplus Hut. This is all apart of the 2013 'Limited Time Magic'!

 

D23 Expo Japan 2013 Lineup

By D.Z. "Theme Park Specialist"

Disney has recently announced some of the presentations coming to the first ever D23 Expo in Japan. The convention will run from October 12-14 at Tokyo Disneyland. Here is the presentation lineup!

 

On October 12, presentations include: (presenters in bold) "Executive Presentation" Bob Iger, "The Magic of Disney Parks" Tom Staggs and the "Disney Classics Special D23 Concert".

On October 13, presentations include: "Tokyo Disney Resort 30th Anniversary Special Program" and "The Secrets of Japanese Dubbing of Disney Movies".

On the final day October 14, presentations include: "New Walt Disney Studios Lineup", "Kingdom Hearts Fan Event" and "Disney Friends in Concert With Avex".

Resources: Inside the Magic &
 http://www.disney.co.jp/d23/

USTREAM Blog Announcement

In a few minutes, we will be having a blog announcement live on USTREAM! The announcement will have to do with our weekly podcasts. We will be live at 3:15! http://www.ustream.tv/channel/c-films

Snow Summit: Big Bear

By D.Z.

Snow Summit is a great place to go skiing! Its located in Big Bear California! Here are some photos:

For more information, visit www.snowsummit.com/ski.

Big Bear Snow Play: Review & Trip Report

By D.Z. "Theme Park Specialist"

You probably knew Big Bear California doesn't always snow! Luckily you can go to the Big Bear Snow Play! Here you can go snow tubing on man-made snow! To get up to the top of the slope, you go on a "magic carpet". The lift will quickly take you to the top. Don't worry about long lines... The park has so many lanes to go down! You hardy have to wait on a crowded day!!!



 

 

Snow Lake Lodge: Review

By D.Z.

Need a good place to stay on your Big Bear California trip? Snow Lake Lodge offers an unique experience. The rooms are very cozy, and has the wilderness atmosphere. The lodge is relatively close to everything. Not to far is Downtown Big Bear and Snow Summit.  Out of 5 stars, I would rate my stay a 4! For more information, or to book your stay, visit www.snowlakebigbear.com.

Aquatica San Diego: Progress Update

Photo from Aquatica San Diego facebook page!

Aquatica is a Sea World based water park, coming to San Diego. Aquatica has just announced the opening date: June 1, 2013!

 

 

About a week ago, Sea World posted this hard hat video tour.

Visit www.seaworldparks.com/aquaticasandiego for more information!

World of Chima Coming to Legoland Florida

By D.Z.

On March 19, Legoland Florida's general manager Adrian Jones announced a new expansion coming in July 2013! The World of Chima is based on a TV show. The main attraction is called Quest for CHI! The attraction will be a water ride.

 

The attraction has the same concept of Legoland Park's "Splash Battle". Here you will be able to fire water cannons at other park guests.

Wold of Chima opens July 2013!

Disney Springs Replacing Downtown Disney in Orlando

By D.Z. "Theme Park Specialist"

Yesterday, Walt Disney World announced the project "Disney Springs". This new atmosphere will replace Walt Disney World's Downtown Disney District. This renovation will include more space, venues, shops and restaurants. There will be four main areas: Town Center, The Landing, Marketplace and West Side. Just like Downtown Disney, it will feature a lot of exciting daylight and nightime activities.

 

Construction will begin next month and be completed in 2016!

Despicable Me Minion Mayhem Coming to Universal Studios Hollywood

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

Universal Studios Hollywood announced yesterday that Despicable Me Minion Mayhem is coming to the park!  Despicable Me just opened at Universal Orlando almost a year ago. Now, Universal Studios Hollywood gets to experience the ride too. The attraction will open 2014!

Fantasy Faire History

 By D.Z. 

Fantasy Faire is an all new experience at Disneyland Park! Today, Fantasy Faire had its opening debut. Here is a timeline of Fantasy Fair!
 

 

Fantasy Faire was originally announced August 19, 2011 at the D23 Expo. It was during the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Presentation. Luckily we were there and captured it all on video.

 

 

After the announcement we did not hear that much about the project. It wasn't until summer when Disney announced some of the shows playing in the Fantasy Faire theatre. Then a few months ago,  more concept art was being released. Soon, Disney put more construction and behind the scenes videos online.

 

On February 7, 8 and 9, Disney had passholder previews! Here, pass members had an exclusive sneak peek of Fantasy Faire!


 

Test Track and Cars Land

By D.Z. "Theme Park Specialist"

Test Track at Walt Disney World is such a great attraction. Now you can get a souvenir cup to make your memory last forever. You can get a cone cup to hold your drink! The cup has the Test Track logo on it. Actually, Disney's California Adventures has the same thing. If you visit the Cozy Cone in Cars Land, you can get a souvenir cup. I think it is a great idea that Test Track has one now! 

'OZ the Great and Powerful' Review

 

By D.Z.

Today, I was able to watch 'OZ The Great and Powerful' in theaters. The movie is about a Kansas man becoming a hero. In the movie, OZ (James Franco) fights for his throne. Its between him and two evil witches. This movie could possibly be one of my favorites. The 1939 classic is nothing compared to this. I have never seen such a colorful movie! I give give the film a 9 out of 10! The movie also has a great storyline. I would not be surprised if 'OZ The Great and Powerful' became the 2013 movie of the year!

 

Fantasy Faire Trip Report

 

By D.Z. "Theme Park Specialist"

On Friday, our friends from Disney Parks Wiki named the Beemerboyz headed out to see Fantasy Faire. Fantasy Faire is an all new experience at Disneyland Park. Here you step into the world of princesses. Fantasy Faire has so much to do! This includes watching a 20 minutes show or going to meet your favorite princess. Here are some photos:

 

For the past few days there have been annual passholder previews. To enter you also had to attend an early registration to get your yellow wristband.

 

Here you can see the Royal Theatre. The theatre has two wonderful shows: "Tangled" and "Beauty and the Beast". The shows length is about 20 minutes.

Besides seeing a play, you can stop by "Maurice's Treats" to get a small snack. This includes a "braided like" strawberry or chocolate twist. The beverage options are water or apple freeze. For a few dollars extra, you can get a souvenir cup to go with your apple freeze.

 

Fantasy Faire opens March 12, 2013!



Legoland Florida Energy Source

On Wednesday, Legoland Florida released this teaser video. In the video, one of the Legoland construction employees talks about a new expansion. (No word has been said about what it is) Suddenly, a whole energy source pops up in the video. This video was made to tease viewers for a new attraction or land. In my opinion, I think the new attraction/land will be about planets in the solar system.

Legoland Hotel Opens in One Month

Today is March 5, 2013! The Legoland Hotel opens in exactly one month from now! Not too long ago, Legoland updated the online park map! The update included the Legoland Hotel.

In the snapshot, you can see the hotel with the pool, restaurant, and lobby overhang. You can check out the interactive park map for yourself at www.california.legoland.com/explore..

 

 

Fantasy Faire Opens March 12

 Fantasy Faire is an all new experience coming to Disneyland Park. Here, guests will enter the world of princesses and storytelling. Just a few days ago, the Disney Parks Blog released a video what  the construction phase looks like now.

 
As you can tell, Disney is working really hard to get this project finished. Fantasy Faire will open to the public March 12!

San Diego Trip Report

On Thursday, February 21, we went to San Diego! Over the day, we did a lot of fun and exciting things.

 

 

First, we headed over to Balboa Park!
 

At Balboa Park, we went to the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center! The fleet has a new exhibit!

 

 

After Balboa Park, we went to Seaport Village. Here you can find great shops, entertainment and even breathtaking views.


The Kissing Statue recently had its re-unveiling. We were later able to see the new statue for ourselves.


To end the day, we headed over to the Maritime Museum of San Diego! It was such a great day down in San Diego!