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D23 members, Disneyland passholders to preview Cars Land, Buena Vista St, Carthay Circle Restaurant in ticketed events

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Ricky Brigante
Posted on May 15, 2012
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D23 members, Disneyland passholders to preview Cars Land, Buena Vista St, Carthay Circle Restaurant in ticketed events

Before the public grand opening, before the press event, and even before Disneyland annual passholder preview sweepstakes, Disney’s official fan club D23 and Disneyland are offering fans a chance to be among the first to step into Cars Land and Buena Vista Street and dine at the Carthay Circle Restaurant.

On June 9 & 10, 2012 at select times, separately-ticketed events are being offered, giving D23 members and Disneyland annual passholders the opportunity to spend a few hours wandering the newest additions to the Disney California Adventure theme park, which officially open on June 15.

The prices for these events range from $50 for 4 hours of freedom inside the new areas up to $500 for an after-hours dining experience that includes a first-ever three-course dinner inside the Carthay Circle Restaurant and a private viewing of World of Color.

The prices may seem steep considering all of these areas will be open to all ticket holders just a few days later, but in association with these events Disneyland Resort will be donating $500,000 to Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and the Anaheim Community Foundation.

Tickets are available now for Disneyland annual passholders and will be available for D23 members at the D23 web site on May 18 at 10 a.m. PT.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to appear at Nick Hotel in Orlando this summer beginning Memorial Day weekend

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Posted on May 15, 2012
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to appear at Nick Hotel in Orlando this summer beginning Memorial Day weekend

Following the recent announcement of the return of the iconic “Double Dare” game show to Orlando in an interactive experience, Nick Hotel continues revive the childhoods of those who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s by revealing that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will also soon be making meet-and-greet appearances there.

All four turtles will be at Nick Hotel beginning Memorial Day weekend, giving hotel guests a chance to meet Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo.

In addition to meet-and-greets, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be part of themed dinner shows along with shows in Studio Nick, and the hotel will sell exclusive Ninja Turtle merchandise.

The heroes in a half-shell will also be returning to television on Nickelodeon in the fall, in a new half-hour CG animated comedy-action series simply entitled “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.”

Much like “Double Dare” was formerly seen at Universal Studios years ago, this isn’t the first time the Ninja Turtles have called Orlando home, once appearing at the Disney-MGM Studios theme park (long before it was renamed Disney’s Hollywood Studios). Later this month, turtle power makes its triumphant return to Orlando, leaving fans everywhere shouting, “Cowabunga!”

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“TRON: Uprising – Beck’s Beginning” episode now online from Disney XD, a prelude to the TV series debuting in June

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Posted on May 13, 2012
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“TRON: Uprising – Beck’s Beginning” episode now online from Disney XD, a prelude to the TV series debuting in June

The “TRON” saga continues in Disney XD’s upcoming series “TRON: Uprising,” following the adventures of a young program named Beck, determined to take up Tron’s cause of restoring order as the menacing dictator Clu and his henchmen begin to take over the Grid. The new TV series doesn’t officially begin until next month, but Disney XD is preparing viewers by telling the backstory via a special prelude episode called “Beck’s Beginning.”

The show is set between original “TRON” film and the newer “TRON: Legacy,” with visual and musical styles straight out of the latter, though adapted for by Disney Television Animation. The 30-minute “Beck’s Beginning” sets Beck on his journey to save programs from the tyrannical rule of Clu and his second-in-command, General Tesler.

But it would be a crime worthy of immediate de-resolution to spoil any more about the show, particularly because the prelude episode is available for viewing via YouTube now in 720p HD. So read no further and just watch it below, program.

“TRON: Uprising - Beck’s Beginning” - Full Prelude Episode

“TRON: Uprising” stars Elijah Wood in the lead role of Beck, with an all-star cast of supporting voice actors including Lance Henriksen, Mandy Moore, Paul Reubens, and Tron himself, Bruce Boxleitner. While Boxleitner’s voice is instantly recognizable, the rest of the actors rounds out cast of characters well as the show retains a mostly serious tone, treating the material with the same sense of sci-fi intrigue the films possessed.

Though “Beck’s Beginning” features a quick nod to Flynn’s Arcade in its opening shot, the entirety of “TRON: Uprising” will be set on the Grid, following the adventures of this group of programs prior to the events of “TRON: Legacy.” Fans of the films know how it all ends, but don’t know how Tron and the rest get there.

Though it does not feature the music of Daft Punk, its musical style is quite similar, obviously inspired by the popular soundtrack to “TRON: Legacy.” Featuring plenty of light vehicles - cycles, tanks, even helicopters - and identity disc battles, the show is sure to please any “TRON” fan.

“Beck’s Beginning” will air on Disney Channel on May 18 and the full “TRON: Uprising” series will debut on Disney XD on June 7, 2012.

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Merida meet-and-greet debuts at Magic Kingdom with animated “Brave” bear cubs, archery lesson at Walt Disney World

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Posted on May 12, 2012
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Merida meet-and-greet debuts at Magic Kingdom with animated “Brave” bear cubs, archery lesson at Walt Disney World

All the way from Scotland, Disney’s newest princess Merida began meeting and greeting with guests at the Magic Kingdom alongside three mischievous bear cub buddies, all from the upcoming Pixar film “Brave.”

Though not officially open until next week, the new Walt Disney World play-and-greet experience is located just to the right of Cinderella Castle inside Fairytale Garden, not only featuring a photo opportunity with Merida and the baby bears but also a chance to learn a few archery skills and color.

Video: First Look: Merida “Brave” meet-and-greet at the Magic Kingdom

With bagpipe music playing, guests enter Fairytale Garden on the border between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland and make a choice between two lines, one wrapping around to meet Merida and the three bears and the other passing around a large table for coloring, followed by a quick archery lesson taught by kilt-wearing Walt Disney World cast members.

Merida

Merida

The meet-and-greet side takes guests past artwork, tapestries, and artifacts reminiscent of the movie “Brave,” featuring characters that fans will soon meet on the big screen.

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Cuisine of Cars Land: Disneyland dishes handheld eats at Cozy Cone Motel and comfort food at 300-seat Flo’s V8 Cafe diner

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Posted on May 10, 2012
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Cuisine of Cars Land: Disneyland dishes handheld eats at Cozy Cone Motel and comfort food at 300-seat Flo’s V8 Cafe diner

Earlier today I shared new details and dishes as Disneyland Resort began accepting reservations for the Carthay Circle Restaurant on Buena Vista Street, opening on June 15 at Disney California Adventure. But fine theme park dining isn’t for every guest, so also opening the same day, straight out of Radiator Springs, will be the Cozy Cone Motel, Flo’s V8 Cafe, and Fillmore’s Taste-In, all part of Cars Land. And now I’ve got a few more menus to dive into from each of these fast-casual restaurants.

Flo’s V8 Cafe

Inspired by roadside diners, Flo has really expanded her Radiator Springs dive with a new “showroom” dining area, part of a 300-seat dining room. Chef Sean Layne developed the menu for this eatery as well as the rest found throughout Cars Land.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served at Flo’s with an eye-catching rotisserie grilling meats and grabbing guests’ attention. Menu items to be served include New York strip loin, citrus-marinated turkey breast and pork loin flavored with Coca-Cola barbecue sauce. For breakfast, specials include brioche French toast with salted caramel and bananas and chicken tamales with scrambled eggs.

But it wouldn’t be a diner without pie and Disneyland Pastry Chef Jean-Marc Viallet created single-serving varieties including strawberry-rhubarb, Apple-Cheddar, chocolate mud, cherry and blueberry-peach, among many others.

Craft beers from Bear Republic Brewing Co. in Healdsburg, Calif., and California wines also are on the menu.

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