Originally Posted By Darkbeer Exciting New Attractions and Shows New entertainment and attractions will debut at Disneyland Resort as part of “The Year of a Million Dreams,†including: Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage – Inspired by Disney-Pixar’s hit animated film “Finding Nemo,†this all-new E-ticket adventure will take guests on a real (and unbelievable) underwater excursion at Disneyland Park. Thanks to amazing new technology and effects developed by Walt Disney Imagineering, Nemo and friends will appear exactly as they do in the film – but now in an actual, and incredible, three-dimensional underwater setting. (Summer 2007) Rockin' Both Parks - Space Mountain at Disneyland and California Screamin’ at Disney’s California Adventure are getting new twists. For a limited time, beginning January 3, 2007, exciting new soundtracks and technology will temporarily transform each attraction into unique rock ‘n’roll experiences with music that will be custom choreographed to heighten the experience of every twist, turn and drop. Rockin’ Space Mountain will be a new experience in which rockets will launch guests through an out-of-this-world rock adventure thanks to the latest and greatest rock ‘n’ roll lighting and technology. Along with new technology and lighting, all systems are go. Riders of California Screamin’ at Disney’s California Adventure will also be treated – and bopping – to a new groovin’ soundtrack. On-board rock 'n roll music will be choreographed to every twist, turn and drop. With a ride track-turned-soundtrack, this is one experience guaranteed to rock guests visiting the Paradise Pier section of the park. The rock ‘n’ roll adventure will last until April 2007. (January-April 2007) Dream Paths – Young dreamers will be able to take part in a series of Dream Paths at both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure. The young, or the young at heart, can immerse themselves in the wild worlds of pirates, or make their personal fairy tales come to life in Peter Pan’s Never Land, Aladdin’s Agrabah or the Royal Court of a Disney princess . A special “Little Dreamers/Big Dreams†path offers adventure and discovery for kids age 5 and under, (October 2006) Disney’s HalloweenTime – Disney magic meets Halloween fun in this all-new seasonal event at Disneyland Resort. The Disneyland Resort will be tricked out in bewitching Halloween decor and will feature more fun than you can shake a broomstick at. Disneyland will be decked out with grinning Disney character jack-o-lanterns, while Mickey and his pals will be dressed up in their Halloween costumes. Meanwhile, Jack Skellington and his friends from “Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas†will take over the Haunted Mansion. Over at Disney’s California Adventure park, guests can “drop in†on the creepy staff of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, and encounter the infamous Disney Villains at the “Golden Screams†Theater. (September 29- October 31, 2006) Mickey Mouse Penthouse – As part of “The Year of a Million Dreams,†the famed Disneyland Hotel will play host to surprised guests who’ve been granted a complimentary night’s stay in one of the world’s most unique luxury hotel penthouses – fit for “big cheeses†large and small, with “everything totally Mickey†and the most spectacular views of The Happiest Place on Earth. (Late 2006)
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Another one... Mickey Mouse Penthouse Debuts For “Big Cheeses†of All Ages Beginning in December 2006 ANAHEIM, Ca. – Beginning December 1, 2006, the Disneyland Hotel at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California will boast one of the most unique, and certainly one of the most “Disney,†VIP lodging experiences in the world – the all-new Mickey Mouse Penthouse. Designed for “Big Cheeses†of all ages, the penthouse offers spectacular views of the 500-acre resort (including Disneyland park, Disney’s California Adventure park and the Downtown Disney District) via floor-to-ceiling windows in addition to a happy mixture of luxury, technology and whimsy featuring one-of-a-kind décor, artwork and magical touches that bring to life all the fun that Mickey represents. Eligible guests and mail-in participants will be selected randomly as part of the unique Disney Dreams Giveaway* promotion during “The Year of a Million Dreams†Celebration at the Disneyland Resort. An overnight stay in the over-the-top penthouse is one of the dream surprises awarded most days beginning December 1 to a Disneyland guest at a park or at the Downtown Disney District randomly selected by early in the afternoon, (visit disneyparks.com/rules for more information). The eligible guest and members of his or her party – up to a total of five people plus the lucky guest – will continue all the magic of their Disneyland Resort visit by receiving an overnight stay that night in Mickey’s new digs. Mail-in winners will receive a prize of comparable value. The swanky penthouse, featuring an interior design of bold “Mickey†colors of black, white, red and yellow, occupies an expansive 1600 square feet and includes an open living room, dining and kitchen area, 2.5 baths and two bedrooms. Classic Mickey Mouse imagery and three-dimensional artwork dominate the design scheme throughout the penthouse. Following dinner at the famed Blue Bayou Restaurant inside the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disneyland park (and other special activities such as being Grand Marshals of a Disneyland parade), and as “The Happiest Place on Earth†slowly winds down to slumber, it will be a night of immersion in fantasy and fun when the special guests walk into the Mickey Mouse Penthouse. As guests enter, Mickey will magically appear inside a foyer Magic Mirror, personally welcoming them to his one-of-a-kind penthouse. Upon entering the living room guests will encounter very stylized contemporary décor featuring eclectic furnishings and motifs of Mickey with a primary color palette of red, black and yellow. Hardwood floors and colorful area rugs accent the living room while the formal dining area seats eight guests. A built-in media wall is the focal point of the living room and features multiple flat screen TVs and a state-of-the-art home theater system worthy of Mickey’s status as one of Hollywood’s brightest stars. The master bedroom features a number of luxury amenities including a king size bed, lounge chairs, a “37 flat panel TV, a DVD player and is decorated with animation maquettes of Mickey Mouse in many of his most famous film roles. (Maquettes are three-dimensional models used by Disney animators to effectively render a character in two dimensions and are highly sought-after collectibles.) The master bath includes a steam shower, Jacuzzi tub and a double vanity with a built-in TV in the mirror. The second bedroom has a more playful feel and is the perfect setting for little ones who wish to have the locale double as a playroom. The main “conversation piece†in the room is a vintage animator’s desk that will add to the Mickey Mouse and animation inspired storyline for the penthouse. The bedroom also features a stylized built-in armoire with a flat panel TV, DVD player and video games. “These special guests will feel extremely pampered in this unique, magical interior environment,†said Wing Chao, Executive Vice President, Master Planning, Architecture and Design, Walt Disney Imagineering. “We want guests to walk away saying, ‘This was a dream come true.’†# # # *NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to enter or win in the Disney Dreams Giveaway. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Open only to legal residents of 50 U.S., D.C., Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico & U.K. Void elsewhere and where prohibited. Giveaway runs October 1, 2006 – December 31, 2007 (mail-in entries postmarked starting September 18, 2006 & received by January 14, 2008 on a 3.5x5 postcard with complete name, address, daytime phone#, birth date and proper postage sent to PO Box 8629, Elmhurst, IL 60126 USA). UK residents only mail to 483 Green Lanes, London N13 4BS. Penthouse stay will be awarded most days starting December 1, 2006, will likely be awarded early in the day and will be for a stay that night. Approximate retail value of Mickey Mouse Penthouse Stay US $572. Prizes range in value from US $3.83 to US $83,701. All prize awards are subject to verification. Odds of winning on a given day depend on the number of eligible participants at a selected location or within the mail-in entry pool for the time or date (as applicable) selected. Subject to official rules at www.DisneyParks.com/rules. Sponsor: Magic Kingdom Productions, Inc., PO Box 10000, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830. For residents of Canada, a mathematical skill-testing question must be correctly answered to win any prize.
Originally Posted By nemopoppins What if you're scheduled to return home that night? What if you have to go to work 500 miles away the following morning? What happens to a family of seven such as mine? I would, of course, be thrilled to win. (My husband can stay in the motel!) But, I hope they're a bit flexible and accomodating in their dream granting. Getting a prize that you cannot use would be just awful!
Originally Posted By Darkbeer ^Alas, there is no flexibility... You HAVE to use it that night, or forfeit the prize. You do have up to 2 hours to make your decision, so you could call and try and change plans. But for some folks, it will be a prize that they wil have to turn down...
Originally Posted By dresswhites will space mountain be "rocking" all day? or will it just be turned on at night?
Originally Posted By ssturgeo I am interested in hearing more details too on the "Dream Paths!...keep us posted DarkBeer!!
Originally Posted By atinkfan The rock & roll Space Mtn & CA Screamin sound a little to me like they are making more like the Aerosmith's Rock & Roller Coaster over in that park (can't remember the name...MGM maybe??) in WDW. IMO, that was a really fun ride!!!
Originally Posted By avromark <<For residents of Canada, a mathematical skill-testing question must be correctly answered to win any prize>> BTW if you were wondering yes we have a weird law, only the OLB (Or your provinces equivalent can run a lottery, everything else is a contest, and you must "win" the contest, hence when you win a sweepstakes you'll get a skill testing question usually along the lines of (4+6)x 2 = . I'm awed that it's open to residents of Quebec, since Quebec law states I beleive it's something like half the prizes awarded must be in Quebec. (In Canada the vast majority of contests are Except in Quebec for this very reason).
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< ^Alas, there is no flexibility... You HAVE to use it that night, or forfeit the prize. You do have up to 2 hours to make your decision, >>> So, if the prize winner declines the free room, do they award it to someone else?
Originally Posted By Darkbeer ^Yes, and that is why the rules state they plan to give the prize away early in the day. If someone turns it down, then the computer can pick a new location and time (though sometime in the next hour or so) to find another person. They figure many folks who win the room, will either say yes, or realize they can't use it, and will turn it down within a few minutes, and not the complete 2 hours.
Originally Posted By dlkozy >>>"this all-new E-ticket adventure will take guests on a real (and unbelievable) underwater excursion at Disneyland Park."<<< Yeah-they WISH it was an E-ticket adventure!
Originally Posted By leemac <<Yeah-they WISH it was an E-ticket adventure!>> dlkozy I've seen the mock-up and walked the lagoon/show building recently and take it from someone who was only "eh?" about the whole Sub saga but I really do think this has the potential for being E-ticket quality. There is going to be so much to look at.
Originally Posted By Pixiedust345 A few questions...where and how exactly do they select the winner? At the conclusion of "The Year of a Million Dreams," what will happen to the Penthouse?
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Folks are picked randomly from opening to 5 PM, just need to be in the right place at the right time (or you can enter by mail). Here is a thread that discusses the "Disney Dreams Giveaway" in detail.... <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/default.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-79780-P-1&Refresh=1011063612" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/de fault.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-79780-P-1&Refresh=1011063612</a> And how to enter by mail.... <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/default.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-79806-P-1&Refresh=1011144049" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/de fault.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-79806-P-1&Refresh=1011144049</a>
