Tag Archives: Disneyland

Happy 55th anniversary, Disneyland Hotel!

Posted on October 6, 2010 by mainstmonitor

Today, one of the most storied hotels in the history of lodging turns the ripe old age of 55. Not that it has very much time to celebrate, seeing is it’s currently going through an enormous renovation. The hotel has always been a great … Continue reading →

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Disney Villains take over MAC Cosmetics

Posted on October 6, 2010 by mainstmonitor

In a genius promotion, MAC Makeup has teamed up with Disney to create the Venomous Villains collection of makeup inspired by three classic Disney villains, and the bad guy from “Princess and the Frog.” On a recent trip to Scottsdale Fashion … Continue reading →

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Disney Mountains: Splash Mountain

Posted on October 3, 2010 by mainstmonitor

Today marks the 18th birthday of Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, the second of three Splash Mountains to have been built at the Disney Parks. The ride, based on the now banned-in-the-U.S. “Song of the South,” was … Continue reading →

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What removing the Maliboomer means for Disney's California Adventure

Posted on September 28, 2010 by mainstmonitor

Today, the dismantling of the Maliboomer begun. An iconic ride at Disney’s California Adventure, the towering structure will no longer be a part of the Anaheim skyline. But what was it iconic of? The park itself? Thrills? Fun? Paradise Pier? … Continue reading →

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The Great Castle Debate

Posted on September 27, 2010 by mainstmonitor

Over the years, Disney castles have become some of the most photographed structures in the world. From the real-life castle at Disneyland Paris, to the blue-spires of Cinderella’s castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, to the original … Continue reading →

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2011 D23 Expo to put on official Ultimate Disney Trivia Tournament

Posted on September 26, 2010 by mainstmonitor

Having an official Disney fan club has been a great thing for us Disney fanatics, and now one of us will be able to have validation of our supreme domination of Disney knowledge. According to The O.C. Register, “D23 officials … Continue reading →

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It may be a month away on the calendar, but it's Halloween at Disneyland

Posted on September 25, 2010 by mainstmonitor

Since September 17, Disneyland has been doused in Halloween directions, giving anyone who visits between now and October 31 a completely different Disneyland experience than if they had visited any other time of year. From the Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy … Continue reading →

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D23'S Destination D: Disneyland '55 At The Disneyland Resort Starts today!

Posted on September 24, 2010 by mainstmonitor

This years answer to the D23 Expo, Destination D, starts today at the Disneyland resort. Destination D, which will alternate yearly with the D23 Expo, takes place during Disneyland’s 55 anniversary. It’s purpose is to celebrate the history of the … Continue reading →

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