February 8, 2012

Disney history: Pirates prompt baring breasts?

Take a look at what happened this week in Disney history: Dec. 5, 1985: The City of Anaheim salutes Walt Disney’s birthday with the spectacular SkyFest, a world-record release of more than one-million colorful balloons over the skies of Disneyland Park. Dec. 5, 2001: The 100th anniversary of Walt Disney’s birth is celebrated with Disney [...]

Disney hotel expansion means big bucks for city

Model of Grand Californian time share The city of Anaheim stands to make about $2.5 million annually in taxes from the expansion of a prestigious Disney hotel. The Grand Californian Hotel and Spa is undergoing a renovation that will add about 203 hotel rooms and 48 time share units when completed next month. With those [...]

Anaheim backs Disney parking expansion

The city’s Planning Commission today approved Disney’s plan for a new, temporary parking lot. The vote was 6-0, with one commissioner absent. The site, at 1946 S. Harbor Blvd., was purchased by Disney 11 years ago for a possible third theme park. The 53-acre property is currently equipped with 1,701 parking spaces on 12 acres. [...]

Angels unveil 2010 All-Star Game logo

The Angels, the City of Anaheim and Major League Baseball began the celebration on Thursday by unveiling the official logo of the 2010 All-Star Game, which will be played on July 13. Source