Friday, December 17, 2010

Disney Journal for 12/16/10

Disney Journal

6:28 PM - mypalal: Date night with daughter at Disneyland - (Twitter)

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Disney Journal for 10/30/10

Disney Journal

3:54 PM - Disney Trip Report: @Disneyland I really miss America Sings. Great music and animatronics. http://myloc.me/dFd3a

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Disney Journal for 10/20/10

Disney Journal

11:01 AM - mypalal: Damn pin traders. They are always delaying me. Disney http://myloc.me/dhuQX - (Twitter)

11:04 AM - Disney Trip Report: So why do pin traders get to cut in line and take the time of the cast member causing you to wait. http://myloc.me/dhv1e

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Disney Journal for 10/13/10

Disney Journal

8:32 AM - mypalal: Racing over to Disneyland for the Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour. - (Twitter)

8:32 AM - MyPalAl checked in @ Disneyland
MyPalAl checked in @ Disneyland - (Brightkite)

9:12 AM - Disney Trip Report: I have just minutes to get from parking to front gate. Wish me luck. http://myloc.me/d6yxD

9:14 AM - Disney Trip Report: Fortunately there are no people at the parking plaza http://myloc.me/d6yIm

9:15 AM - Disney Trip Report: In case you're wondering I'm doing the walk in Walt's footsteps tour this morning and I'm late. http://myloc.me/d6yST

9:21 AM - Disney Trip Report: I'm here. Ready to check in. http://myloc.me/d6zzo

9:26 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

ready for the tour - (Brightkite)

9:28 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

tour guide - (Brightkite)

9:35 AM - Disney Trip Report: Opening day didn't go so well. Ran out of food and the edira were not working. http://myloc.me/d6B91

9:36 AM - Disney Trip Report: Main Street had a working Pharmacy and Hardware store. http://myloc.me/d6BeS

9:38 AM - Disney Trip Report: Walt won 26 academy awards http://myloc.me/d6Bry

9:42 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

At the hub - (Brightkite)

9:49 AM - Disney Trip Report: Of course I have the broken ear phones http://myloc.me/d6CDz

9:50 AM - Disney Trip Report: ABC financed the park at first http://myloc.me/d6CFK

9:50 AM - Disney Trip Report: Hotel was owned by a close friend http://myloc.me/d6CHg

9:52 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

Jungle Cruise - (Brightkite)

10:10 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

Columbia Sailing Ship - (Brightkite)

10:11 AM - Disney Trip Report: 30th Wedding Anniversary was at the Golden Horseshoe Revue http://myloc.me/d6EzZ

10:23 AM - Disney Trip Report: Heading into Club 33 http://myloc.me/d6FBP

10:30 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

Club 33 check in - (Brightkite)

10:35 AM - Disney Trip Report: Trying to get me new headphones now. http://myloc.me/d6GtC

10:57 AM - Disney Trip Report: Next stop Small World http://myloc.me/d6HQr

10:58 AM - Disney Trip Report: Waters from the seven seas was poured into Small World on Opening day http://myloc.me/d6HVB

12:00 PM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

tiki room - (Brightkite)

12:00 PM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

tiki plant - (Brightkite)

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Disney Journal for 9/21/10

Disney Journal

4:29 PM - MyPalAl checked in @ Disneyland
MyPalAl checked in @ Disneyland - (Brightkite)

5:44 PM - Disney Trip Report: Enjoying seafood crepes at Cafe Orleans. http://myloc.me/chE01

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Disney Journal for 8/27/10

Disney Journal

8:39 PM - Disney Trip Report: @leeunkrich Congratulations. Well deserved.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Disney Journal for 7/15/10

Disney Journal

10:09 AM - MyPalAl checked in @ Disneyland
MyPalAl checked in @ Disneyland - (Brightkite)

10:10 AM - MyPalAl posted a text message @ Disneyland
At the Disneyland hotel, signing up for the Last Star Tours ride lottery. Wish me luck. - (Brightkite)

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Disney Journal for 6/18/10

Disney Journal

7:13 PM - Disney Trip Report: Focus on the Family review of Toy Story 3. Regarding spiritual content, Several characters exclaim things such as "Holy moly!" & "Holy cow."

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Disney Journal for 6/15/10

Disney Journal

6:21 PM - MyPalAl checked in @ Disney's California Adventure Park
MyPalAl checked in @ Disney's California Adventure Park - (Brightkite)

6:23 PM - mypalal: At Disney California Adventure to see the World of Color. - (Twitter)

6:57 PM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disney's California Adventure Park

Glowfest about to start - (Brightkite)

7:02 PM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disney's California Adventure Park

Bollywood backlot - (Brightkite)

7:42 PM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disney's California Adventure Park

Alan beats Laurie again - (Brightkite)

7:58 PM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disney's California Adventure Park

our view - (Brightkite)

8:49 PM - Disney Trip Report: We were team Lumiere. And the winners. http://myloc.me/8grid

8:53 PM - Disney Trip Report: I'm concerned about all of the obstructions in my way.

8:54 PM - Disney Trip Report: @DennisBrown360 yes its on the Disneyland website.

8:56 PM - Disney Trip Report: We're getting our five minute warning http://myloc.me/8gsdX

8:57 PM - Disney Trip Report: I have mixed feelings about the picnic package. Stilz glad I did it.

9:19 PM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disney's California Adventure Park

IMG00319-20100615-2116.jpg - (Brightkite)

10:40 PM - mypalal: Disney's World of Color was amazing. It dragged a little in the middle and everyone agreed...Not enough Miley. #DisneyWOC - (Twitter)

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Disney Journal for 6/12/10

Disney Journal

6:57 AM - mypalal: Heading out to Disneyland for the Olszewski signing event. This morning it's the Main Street Electrical Parade Set 3. - (Twitter)

6:58 AM - mypalal: For details of the Olszewski signing, follow my @dinsey tweets. - (Twitter)

7:57 AM - Disney Trip Report: In line at Disneyland entrance. http://myloc.me/87VQC

7:58 AM - Disney Trip Report: Line already and California Adventure. #disneywoc http://myloc.me/87W6g

8:01 AM - Disney Trip Report: I'm about 50th in line. Looking good. http://myloc.me/87WC6

8:04 AM - Disney Trip Report: They've started letting us in for purchase. http://myloc.me/87X3f

8:06 AM - MyPalAl checked in @ Disneyland
MyPalAl checked in @ Disneyland - (Brightkite)

8:09 AM - Disney Trip Report: Standing in front of Disney Clothiers. http://myloc.me/87Y3f

8:14 AM - Disney Trip Report: Travis is setting up Main Street. I'll try to get a photo. http://myloc.me/87YTO

8:16 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

The line to the Signing Events - (Brightkite)

8:19 AM - Disney Trip Report: Bob is helping to set up Main Street http://myloc.me/87ZJz

8:21 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

Hope you can see Bob in the photo. - (Brightkite)

8:26 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

Better shot - (Brightkite)

8:27 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

IMG00305-20100612-0825.jpg - (Brightkite)

8:29 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

Main Street Electrical Parade - (Brightkite)

8:36 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

Mine mine mine - (Brightkite)

8:41 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

Fantasyland Base - (Brightkite)

8:43 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

casey Jr - (Brightkite)

10:01 AM - Disney Trip Report: Saw the Fantasyland platform today.

10:02 AM - Disney Trip Report: I'm especially excited about Casey Junior and Storybook Land http://myloc.me/88gzs

Thursday, June 03, 2010

Disney Journal for 6/2/10

Disney Journal

9:14 AM - Disney Trip Report: RT @Disneyland: Here are some "World of Color" viewing tips, including how to get a FastPass to see the show. http://bit.ly/a0cTag

Monday, May 31, 2010

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Friday, May 21, 2010

Disney Journal for 5/20/10

Disney Journal

7:39 PM - Disney Trip Report: RT @WaltDisneyWorld: Did you see how we put General Grievous on Sunset Boulevard? http://bit.ly/co9kZe

7:40 PM - mypalal: RT @WaltDisneyWorld: Did you see how we put General Grievous on Sunset Boulevard? http://bit.ly/co9kZe - (Twitter)

Friday, April 23, 2010

Disney Journal for 4/22/10

Disney Journal

11:44 AM - MyPalAl checked in @ Downtown Disney
MyPalAl checked in @ Downtown Disney - (Brightkite)

11:46 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Downtown Disney

Celebrating Earth Day at Downtown Disney - (Brightkite)

11:47 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Downtown Disney

Wyland Exhibit - (Brightkite)

11:50 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Downtown Disney

Wyland himself is painting at Downtown Disney - (Brightkite)

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Disney Journal for 4/10/10

Disney Journal

8:27 AM - Disney Trip Report: I want to win board games @FamilyFun

Tuesday, April 06, 2010

Disney Journal for 4/5/10

Disney Journal

3:18 PM - Disney Trip Report: RT @Disneyland: New Marvel inspired Junk Food tees and novelty items available at D Street at the Disneyland Resort http://bit.ly/bLHKVI

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Disney Journal for 3/20/10

Disney Journal

8:03 AM - mypalal: Today is breakfast with my family, parents and all. Then the Walt Disney Museum in the afternoon. - (Twitter)

2:14 PM - Disney Trip Report: Walt Disney's ancestors came from Canada. http://myloc.me/52Jt1

2:23 PM - Disney Trip Report: Walt drew cartoons for a socialist newspaper as a teen. Appeal to Reason. http://myloc.me/52JSW

2:25 PM - MyPalAl checked in @ Walt Disney Family Museum
MyPalAl checked in @ Walt Disney Family Museum - (Brightkite)

2:25 PM - MyPalAl checked in @ Walt Disney Family Museum
MyPalAl checked in @ Walt Disney Family Museum - (Brightkite)

2:27 PM - Disney Trip Report: Walt's mom lied about his age so he could serve in the navy. http://myloc.me/52K3k

3:44 PM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Walt Disney Family Museum

the only place you can take a picture at the Walt Disney Museum - (Brightkite)

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Disney Journal for 3/13/10

Disney Journal

8:06 AM - MyPalAl checked in @ Disneyland
MyPalAl checked in @ Disneyland - (Brightkite)

8:10 AM - mypalal: Is at Disneyland for the Alice in Wonderland / Mr Toad miniature signing with Robert Olszewski. @Dinsey - (Twitter)

8:15 AM - Disney Trip Report: I'm at Disneyland almost an hour before opening. Its too damn early. Here for the Olszewski signing. http://myloc.me/4Ll6w

8:17 AM - Disney Trip Report: Been sitting in the parking team for about 10 minutes. They just want to fill it up before leaving. http://myloc.me/4Llky

8:25 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

in my first of two very long waits. - (Brightkite)

8:40 AM - Disney Trip Report: Reading my Kindle while waiting for the turnstyles to open. http://myloc.me/4LoS5

8:58 AM - Disney Trip Report: We're going in! #eo http://myloc.me/4Lrvn

9:02 AM - Disney Trip Report: Getting here early paid off. I'm in front of the Market House. This mean I have no street to cross. http://myloc.me/4Ls2W

9:07 AM - Disney Trip Report: Looks like I'm 20th in line. http://myloc.me/4LsCC

9:10 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

In the second of my two long waits. No pissed off people in this picture. - (Brightkite)

9:11 AM - Disney Trip Report: I think they're letting people in now. http://myloc.me/4LtcZ

9:11 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

My POV - (Brightkite)

9:12 AM - Disney Trip Report: I don't miss the "what is this line for?" questions. http://myloc.me/4LtoP

9:14 AM - Disney Trip Report: The line is currently ending at the Clothiers. I get the feeling the line won't be that long for this event. http://myloc.me/4Ltyz

9:21 AM - Disney Trip Report: The horses are especially atinky this morning. http://myloc.me/4Luuv

9:21 AM - Disney Trip Report: They are letting us purchase early. http://myloc.me/4Luyy

9:22 AM - Disney Trip Report: I'm now 7th in line. #olszewski http://myloc.me/4LuCQ

9:24 AM - Disney Trip Report: 3rd in line. http://myloc.me/4LuYN

9:28 AM - Disney Trip Report: They are setting up second line to meet Bob. http://myloc.me/4Lvra

9:36 AM - Disney Trip Report: The Alice piece is amazing. I can't believe I'm already done. http://myloc.me/4Lwt8

9:42 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

Alice in Wonderland miniature - (Brightkite)

9:43 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

Mr Toad Miniature - (Brightkite)

10:07 AM - Disney Trip Report: Hope you enjoyed my brief report. Mission Accomplished. I'm heading home. http://myloc.me/4LAjX

10:08 AM - mypalal: Belive it or not. I've been at Disneyland every day this week. Its a first. - (Twitter)

9:46 PM - Disney Trip Report: RT @DisneyDean: Huh? What? Princess and the Frog for as little as $5.99? http://tinyurl.com/yk49bsa from the amazing @dcanoli

Friday, March 12, 2010

Disney Journal for 3/11/10

Disney Journal

5:07 PM -

Up (via graznador2)

- (Tumblr)

8:12 PM - Disney Trip Report: RT @leeunkrich: John Lasseter has an amazing collection of bootleg Pixar toys in a glass case at work. I'll post pics soon.

8:13 PM - Disney Trip Report: RT @DisneyD23: The Sherman Brothers received a window on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland today! http://tinyurl.com/Shermans

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Disney Journal for 3/10/10

Disney Journal

9:16 AM - mypalal: Waiting for my iPod to sync before I go to Disneyland for a morning shopping trip. - (Twitter)

11:11 AM - Disney Trip Report: RT @MousePlanet: The Premiere Pass is $722.75 - Florida tax has to be applied to 1/2 of the ticket value, due to differences in tax codes.

11:11 AM - Disney Trip Report: RT @wdwnt: Latest News: D23 Announces Destination D 2010 & D23 Expo - http://www.wdwnewstoday.com/archives/5127 http://myloc.me/4ELxk

11:12 AM - Disney Trip Report: RT @insidethemagic: Iger still believes Song of the South would be offensive in today's society. No plans to rerelease it.

11:13 AM - Disney Trip Report: RT @loumongello: Save the Date: Tickets go on sale for the 2011 D23 Expo on Aug. 19, 2010: http://bit.ly/coGkUK

Thursday, March 04, 2010

The Return of Captain EO

After 16 years, Captain EO is back at Disneyland. I'm looking at the timeline and realized that Captain EO ended just about the time I became a Disneyland Annual Passholder. I remember seeing the last few performances of this 3-D movie. And I can tell you that I didn't miss it that much.

Now that Captain EO is back, I've become a little nostalgic. It was fun seeing the black Micheal Jackson and fun seeing the cheesy special effects.

I was also fun thinking about my own personal history of Captain EO. I was just a year into college when Captain EO first opened at Disneyland on September 12, 1986. I thought that it was cool that George Lucas and Disney we're teaming up on a project. I had no idea who Francis Ford Coppola was. Never had seen the Godfather.

I was at a stage when I paid for most of my own expenses so I never did see Captain EO the first year that it came out. I vaguely remember my first time in the theater, so I'll meld the several memories I had of seeing it. I'm pretty sure I was with a group of my church friends. I remember being in line for it. The line was outside the theater and when one performance ended I moved into the waiting area and watched the pre-show video about the making of Captain EO.

I remember really enjoying the film. Why, it had amazing 3-D effects. In fact, it was probably my first 3-D movie ever. It was the first use of external effect syncronized with a movie (e.g. the laser effects). I was a huge Micheal Jackson fan after the release of Billie Jean and Beat It. I was also a huge fan of Weird Al's Eat It. Say whatever you will about Michael but he was a great performer and extremely entertaining, especially during the 80's.

Does anyone remember the Disneyland special on TV? I remember a scene of George Lucas in the theater testing the lasers. I also remember Robert Palmer performing Addicted to Love. Remember that the was around the growing popularity of MTV back when they showed music videos 24 hours a day.

Anytime that I visited Disneyland, I would see Captain EO. The pre-show area was always filled and I had to time my entrance properly to get a middle seat. It's conceivable that I've seen Captain EO about 100 times.

Flash forward to 2010. I decided not to participate in the hype of the first day performance of Captain EO. Instead, I waited about a week later. As usual I'm at Disneyland when it opens at 10:00 am. There's a decent crowd waiting to see the show, but hardly a packed theater.

Here's a few observations: The 2-D to 3-D starfield effect was not installed. The film was the original 70mm film when Captain EO first played and it showed. There were a lot of scratches and the color was fading. The effect still work and the sound was good. The laser effects we're also not working. The Imagineers decided to use the moving floor and shake us a few times, but it was hardly in logical places during the story and often felt random.

That said, it was a whole lot of fun reliving my past. Although it pains me to remember that I was in college Captain EO first came out.

If you're at Disneyland, it's well worth the time to see this 3-D classic.

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Disney Journal for 3/1/10

Disney Journal

11:34 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

In the back of the monorail - (Brightkite)

Saturday, February 27, 2010