Disney News 2005

Sleigh Bells Ring, SnowFalls and Chestnuts Roast at  “The Merriest Place on Earth!”

The 2005 holiday season at the Disneyland Resort will be a whole lot brighter this year as the traditional Christmas tree in Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A. goes gold in honor of Disneyland’s 50th Anniversary celebration (continuing daily through 2006). Glittering in gilded splendor the traditional live tree has received the “Midas Touch” with a golden theme to commemorate Disneyland’s half-century milestone.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 11, 2005) - - The Disneyland Resort in southern California has premiered the Official Disneyland Resort Podcast, an entertaining and informative monthly show featuring a “Behind-the-Magic” look at what’s new and exciting at “The Happiest Place on Earth.”

Disney Live! Winnie The Pooh premier
U.S. tour comes to lecture hall theatre at the Denver Colorado convention center oct. 20-23

Tickets on-sale Sunday, Sept. 11

Disneyland in Anaheim will celebrate American independence on July 4th with an extended Independence Day fireworks show: "A Salute to America's Golden Dreams." The show will begin at approximately 9:40 p.m. on Monday, July 4. The Disneyland 50th Anniversary "Happiest Celebration on Earth" continues daily throughout the summer with the most elaborate pyrotechnics in Disneyland history, combined with breakthrough environmentally-friendly air launch technology and a new flight for Tinker Bell

All-New Robotics Stage Show Opens as Part of Milestone Celebration ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 1, 2005) – Mickey Mouse today welcomed ASIMO, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot, to its new home in the Honda ASIMO Theater, inside Disneyland park. Guests visiting the popular Innoventions attraction at the park can now see ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) in an all-new live science show, Say ‘Hello’ to Honda’s ASIMO, opening June 2 as part of the theme park’s 50th Anniversary celebration.

Biggest Event in Disney Theme Park History Premieres Simultaneously on Three Continents ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 5, 2005) – In a historic first, Disney parks, along with beloved Disney characters and various celebrities worldwide, came together for one spectacular “Golden Moment” as they collectively launched the “Happiest Celebration on Earth.” This first-ever global celebration commemorates the 50th anniversary of Disneyland, which opened in 1955, and five decades of Disney theme park magic

“Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters,” New Tomorrowland Attraction, Sends Guests to “Infinity and Beyond!” ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 3, 2005) – Disney’s trademark creative storytelling and state-of-the-art technology combine to create “Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters,” an all-new interactive Disneyland park adventure, officially opening in Tomorrowland during the kick-off of the park’s 18-month-long “Happiest Homecoming On Earth” 50th anniversary celebration, launching May 5, 2005.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 3, 2005) – As the countdown begins to May 5, 2005, and the launch of the 50th anniversary of Disneyland Park, the “Happiest Homecoming On Earth,” another countdown is now underway in Tomorrowland for the re-launch of “Space Mountain.” The anticipation has begun as one of the most popular adventures at Disneyland gets ready to blast-off into a new era of thrills!

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 26, 2005) - Families can enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime Disneyland Resort vacation during the golden 50th anniversary of Disneyland, with specially-created packages filled with keepsakes and memorable experiences to mark this special occasion throughout 2005.

Disney Presents the Pixar Film Pals in the Wildest “Block Party” Ever!

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 14, 2005) – The festive atmosphere of the 50th anniversary “Happiest Homecoming On Earth” celebration at Disneyland park extends across the esplanade of the Disneyland Resort to Disney’s California Adventure park with the May 5, 2005, premiere of the madcap and irreverent “Block Party Bash.” Continuing the Disneyland tradition of fun, “Block Party Bash” at Disney’s California Adventure is designed to instantaneously put guests right in the middle of an unbelievable impromptu party.