February 7, 2012

Public Debut: Aquarium’s NEW Ocean Science Center Gallery debuts and NEW Arctic & Antarctic exhibition opens

Visitors to the Aquarium in Summer 2011 will be able to enjoy a double debut as the Aquarium opens a new permanent gallery and an exhibition. Explore the new Ocean Science Center gallery to journey around the globe to explore the atmosphere, ocean, and continents with an immersive exhibit that uses new technology to take [...]

Teen center opens with funds from HR Derby

When David Ortiz won the State Farm Home Run Derby in Anaheim last July, the Boys and Girls Club of Fullerton won $ 50,000 used for a massive renovation of their facility that was unveiled Wednesday. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Disney history: Tarzan’s Treehouse opens

Here’s a look at history at the Disneyland Resort this week: June 22, 2008: Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room celebrates its 45th anniversary. June 22, 1976: Elsie Mae Houck of Tulare, Calif., becomes the 150 millionth guest to visit Disneyland. June 22, 1985: Videopolis, a spectacular nightspot and high-tech dance club for young adults, opens [...]

Disney history: Toy Story Mania! opens

More Disneyland history: June 13, 2008: The Anaheim Gardenwalk opens. The Disney-area GardenWalk includes shops,  dining venues, a multiplex cinema complex and the 300 Anaheim Bowling and Entertainment Center. June 15, 2008: The Disneyland Danskin 2008 Women’s Triathlon comes to Disney’s California Adventure. Racers swim in Paradise Bay at Disney’s California Adventure, cycle 11 miles [...]

Disney history: Magic Eye Theater opens

Take a look at what happened this week in Disney history: May 1986: Magic Eye Theater opens in the Space Mountain complex in Tomorrowland and features the 3D film, “Magic Journeys.” Other movies, including “Captain EO,” later moved in. May 5, 2005: All 11 Disney theme parks around the world join for the Happiest Celebration on Earth [...]

Disney history: Castle Walkthrough opens

Take a look at what happened this week in Disney history: Apr. 29, 1957: The original Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough opens in a ceremony officiated by Walt Disney and legendary film actress, author and diplomat Shirley Temple Black. Apr. 29, 2009: Disney and The Nature Conservancy vow to plant 2.7 million trees in the rain [...]

Park area opens in Disney’s California Adventure

Construction walls around an amphitheater area, called Paradise Park, came down last week in Disney’s California Adventure. Still smelling of fresh paint, the park has a spruced up look with the open space and new shrubs next to Paradise Bay. Background music sets the park in the 1920s era, sounding like a mix of music [...]

Disney history: Midget Autopia opens

Take a look at what happened this week in Disney history: Apr. 19, 1961: Disneyland park welcomes Dr. Glenn C. Franklin of San Diego, CA as its 25 millionth guest. Apr. 22, 1962: “Rising to the occasion”, the colorful balloon from the movie, “Around the World in 80 Days,” leaves the plaza hub of Disneyland [...]

Ex-Angel S-Rod opens at second base for Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles waited until Tuesday night to open their 2010 season in St. Petersburg, Fla., but it was worth the wait for former Angels prospect Sean Rodriguez. Rodriguez, left, will be the Rays’ Opening Day second baseman, batting seventh, with AL All-Star Ben Zobrist moving to right field. Rodriguez, the key [...]

Gelato stand opens in Downtown Disney

A new gelato stand has opened up in Downtown Disney near the World of Disney store and the tram stop. The kiosk, called Shave Wave, sells six flavors of the Italian-style ice cream. The cost is $3.95 for one flavor, $4.95 for two and $5.95 for three. A cone can be added for $1, a [...]