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!