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The Magic Kingdom Park in Florida and Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park in California will stay open from 6 a.m., May 24 to 6 a.m., May 25, 2013, local time* marking the beginning of a summer of fun inspired by the upcoming Disney•Pixar comedy adventure Monsters University.

Take a photographic journey through the attractions, shops, restaurants and other pieces of Disneyland history. Disney Legend and Chief Archivist Emeritus, Walt Disney Archives, Dave Smith will take Annual Passholders on a nostalgic look at some bygone history of Disneyland Park in this very special event.

Date

Friday, March 22, 2013

Event Location

Opera House, Main Street U.S.A. – Disneyland Park

Event Times

5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Event Registration and Wristband Distribution

• Passholders may begin registration at 11:30 a.m. at the Main Street, U.S.A. Opera House (home to Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln) in Disneyland Park.
• All participating Guests (ages 3 and older) must be valid Annual Passholders on the day of the event.
• Registration must be completed in person at the Main Street, U.S.A. Opera House on the day of the event only; no phone reservations or other registration will be accepted.
• It is recommended that all members of your party register together to help ensure that everyone receives an event wristband.
• All participating Annual Passholders must present their active Annual Passport to the event Cast Member, who will check event availability. Photo ID may be required.

Wristbands

• Once an Annual Passholder has presented a valid Annual Passport and event availability has been confirmed, the Annual Passholder will be registered for the event and will receive an event wristband.
• Event wristbands are required for admission to the event. Wristbands are only valid for the assigned event time.
• Registration and distribution of event wristbands are based on availability.
• Space is limited and wristbands do not guarantee seating at the event.
• Wristbands may not be sold or transferred for commercial purposes and have no cash value.

Additional Information

• The Main Street, U.S.A. Opera House will open 15 minutes prior to the event start time. Seating is not guaranteed. The theater will remain open until the event time or until the theater has reached capacity, whichever occurs first.
• Late arrivals will not be accommodated.
• Valid theme park admission is required.
• Information and elements of the event are subject to restrictions, change and cancellation without notice.

Parking

• Parking will be at any available Disneyland Resort theme park parking facility.
• Appropriate parking fees will apply.
• Shuttle service to all Disneyland Resort parking lots will end at their normally scheduled times following Disneyland Park closing.

From the Official Disney Parks Blog...

Join us at the Disneyland Resort from May 25-27 for Opa! A Celebration of Greece, featuring music, dance, art, food, history and more! Festivities will take place in both “it’s a small world” Mall in Disneyland park and Paradise Gardens in Disney California Adventure park. Mickey Mouse will even be there in his Fustanella attire!

Each day from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., these two areas will offer special experiences such as:

“it’s a small world” Mall

• Olympics training with Hercules
• Atmosphere entertainment by “The Citizens of Greece”
• Live performances from Greek musicians and dancers
• Special Greek food offerings

Paradise Garden

• Greek wine tastings
• Live performances from Greek musicians
• Kalamatianó line dances
• Special Greek food offerings
• Atmosphere entertainment by “The Citizens of Greece”

And on May 26, you’re invited to join Greek celebrity Chef Argiro Barbarigou and Greek winemaker Christina Boutari for a special dinner at the Golden Vine Winery in Disney California Adventure park. Reservations and tickets may be purchased online starting March 25, so check back for booking details.

Come join us for Opa! A Celebration of Greece, May 25-27 at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks!

From the Official Disney Parks Blog...

Grammy winners and Disneyland Resort favorite Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea have been nominated for a 2013 Grammy award for their eighth album, “Oye,” in the category of Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano). To celebrate, the full ensemble will appear in the Downtown Disney District on February 5 at 1 p.m. They will share their history, answer questions about their experience and perform a medley of songs from their Grammy-nominated album as well as favorites from their past albums.

Directed and founded by trumpet player Cindy Shea in 1999, the Mariachi Divas are well known in the national and international music scene. With four Grammy nominations, 1 Latin Grammy nomination and 1 Grammy win under their belts, the all-female ensemble have been favorites among Disneyland Resort guests and fans all over the world. Come celebrate with them on Tuesday, February 5!

Event Schedule for Annual Passholders

• January 10 through February 4, 2013
• Thursdays through Mondays

Time

• 6:30 p.m. is the special Passholder performance

Prices

• $35 per Passholder (ages 3 and older) per show
• Separate Theme Park admission required
• Includes tax

Book Dining Package

• Please call (714) 781-PASS (7277)
• Space is limited!
• Once a dining package is purchased, the purchasing Annual Passholder will receive a confirmation email
• Please print and bring your confirmation email to the Disneyland Park check-in location as identified in the email; With a valid confirmation email, each Passholder on the reservation will receive an event wristband upon presentation of their valid Passports

Admission

• Separate theme park admission required.
• For admission to the show, each Annual Passholder must have a valid Disneyland Resort Annual Passport and event wristband. Valid photo ID may be required.
• If needed, please also present a Blockout Day Ticket or valid ticket media. Blockout Day Tickets can be purchased at the Disneyland Resort Main Entrance on the day of the event.
• The Passholder performance of the Golden Horseshoe Revue will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. Guests will not be allowed entry to the show after 6:30 p.m. and show tickets will be forfeited.

Location

• The Golden Horseshoe in Disneyland Park

Menu

• Starter: Corn chips in a souvenir Golden Horseshoe boot mug
• Entrees: Black forest ham and roast beef sandwiches
• Sides: Golden raisin and carrot salad, Yukon golden potato salad, Very Berry fruit salad
• Children's Menu (available upon request): 2 PB&J sandwiches with sides
• Vegetarian Option (available upon request): Vegetable and cheese sandwiches with sides
• Beverages: Mint Julep, water, coffee
• Dessert: Walt & Lilly's 30th Anniversary Celebration Cake

Tune in to the Disney Parks Blog Wednesday, June 13, at 8 p.m. PT for a LIVE webcast of the Cars Land Grand Opening! And keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog and Disney California Adventure park on Facebook, and follow @Disneyland on Twitter for complete coverage of all events this week at Disney California Adventure park! While you’re on Twitter, join in the conversation by using the hashtags #CarsLand, #BuenaVistaStreet, #MadTParty and #JustGotHappier.

This Saturday, February 18, some powerful voices are included in your admission to Disney California Adventure park. In celebration of Black History Month, 14 gospel choirs from across Southern California will raise their voices to get you on your feet and clapping your hands. All performances take place at Stage 17 in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot.

Here’s a schedule of the performing choirs:

11 a.m.

• Friendship Baptist Church – Voices of Joy (Yorba Linda)
• Moreno Valley College Gospel Singers (Moreno Valley)
• New Spirit Baptist Church – Voices of Spirit (Santa Ana)
• Amazing Grace Conservatory (Los Angeles)
• Xtreme Purpose Choir (Pasadena)

1:30 p.m.

• Cross Word Christian Church – Voices of the Word (Riverside)
• City of Refuge – Spirit of David (Gardena)
• Hearts of Psalms Gospel Choir (San Bernardino)
• Classic Souls for Christ (Bakersfield)
• Second Baptist Church Choir (Santa Ana)

4:30 p.m.

• Greater Los Angeles Cathedral Choir (Los Angeles area)
• Friendship Baptist Church – Inspirational Voices (Yorba Linda)
• Mt. Rubidoux 7th Day Adventist Church Choir (Riverside)
• Greater Zion – Voices of Destiny (Compton)

Kellie Nickerson – looking apropos in her fairy wings and green tutu – flew away from the field to capture the inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. Nickerson, who hails from Albuquerque, N.M., captured her first win at Disney in 1:27:52, finishing ahead of Southern Californians Sharon Wilkinson of Winnetka (1:28:18) and Stacy Schafer from Carlsbad (1:28:54).