LaughingPlace sources have confirmed that Garner Holt Productions has acquired the complete Disney Audio-Animatronics figure production parts inventory. Reliable sources have disclosed the following information.

Ahead of the June 15th official opening of Cars Land, Disney executives including CEO Bob Iger and Disney Parks Chief Tom Staggs recently got to tour Cars Land and go one some of the rides.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the legendary Star Tours ride (opened in 1987 at Disneyland), discover "Star Tours Origins (ST-45 Project)", a non-official tribute to the "Ultimate Star Wars Adventure".
This video is a home-made CGI recreation of the original "Endor Express" movie, featured in Star Tours 1, and for the first time in Stereoscopic 3D !

View the 2D version of the video below. A 3D version is also available.

Beginning today, Feb. 13, you can hunt for “Hidden Mickeys” in the new Walt Disney World “Go Wild” Sweepstakes and the Disneyland Resort Hidden Mickey Sweepstakes. The hunts will take place across several different Disney Facebook pages, including: Disney California Adventure, Disney PhotoPass, Disneyland,Disneyland Annual Passholders, Duffy the Disney Bear, Disneyland Latino, Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders, and Walt Disney World Latino pages.

For each Hidden Mickey you find, you can enter for a chance to win a vacation for four to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, or Disneyland Resort in California. Find a total of 10 Hidden Mickeys and you could add a VIP experience if you win!

The party has started here at Disneyland park – New Orleans Bayou Bash! is now “geauxing” on from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. during the following dates:

• February 10, 11, 12
• February 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
• February 24, 25, 26
• March 2, 3, 4
• March 9, 10, 11

Pam Brandon will soon be giving an update on some of the delicious food guests can expect during the celebration, but in the meantime I wanted to give you a peek at some of the special entertainment that will be featured at New Orleans Bayou Bash!:

• Princess Tiana’s Mardi Gras Celebration – Join Princess Tiana, Louis and Prince Naveen as they make their way through New Orleans Square performing tunes from “The Princess and the Frog.”
• Jambalaya Jazz Band and Royal Street Bachelors at the French Market Stage.
• New Orleans Traditional Jazz Band – Throughout the day, a rousing procession bursts onto the streets of New Orleans Square.

JUST CONFIRMED: In my previous post, many of you asked whether Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen would be available for meet & greet opportunities. You’ll be happy to know that they will be meeting guests at the Court des Anges in New Orleans Square during New Orleans Bayou Bash!

So let the good times roll at New Orleans Bayou Bash! Keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for more updates and peeks inside this special event.

Please keep in mind that entertainment offerings are subject to change, so be sure to check the park Entertainment Guide for character greeting times and availability.

It's a source of history and lore here at Disneyland park - a place many people have heard about but few have seen. But your chance is here to take a peek inside Walt Disney's famous apartment - above the Fire Dept. on Main Street, U.S.A. - with his daughter, Diane Disney Miller! Here's a special sneak peek of the interview. See the whole thing in the "Lady and the Tramp" Diamond Edition - now available on Blu-ray and DVD!