Sugary sweet Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon renewed vows on their five-year anniversary at the Happiest Place on Earth, California’s Disneyland, after the park closed on Tuesday night, reports the Daily Mail. The nuptials, themed “Do you believe in fairy tales,” included Mariah and 2-year-old mini-me Monroe in princess-style gowns. Mariah rocked some serious bling and a sparkly tiara, while Roe looked adorable with pink bows in her hair.

Mom and daughter were picked up in a horse-drawn Crystal Carriage (think Cinderella) and taken to Main Street, where Cannon, looking every bit the prince, and son Moroccan were waiting. Mariah documented the big night, which also marked the twins’ second birthday, on Vine as she got ready and made her way to the festivities.

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Theme park enthusiast Jeff Lange is keeping viewers updated on the festivities at Walt Disney World to promote Monsters University. On YouTube, he shows Mike Wazowski and Sulley projected onto Epcot’s Spaceship Earth as part of the park’s Monstrous Summer All-Nighter. In another vid, Lange walks viewers through the Monsters University display at Hollywood Studios, revealing concept artwork and maquettes.

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Disneyland is restoring long missed magic to the newly refurbished Fantasyland theatre when Mickey Mouse and a cast of beloved Disney characters will embark on a series of musical adventures through the magical powers of a sorcerer’s map in “Mickey and the Magical Map.” The all-new live show coming is scheduled to open on May 25.

“We’re very excited to welcome guests to the Disneyland Resort this summer to enjoy all the entertainment and attractions that make this a world-class, family vacation destination,” said Michael Colglazier, President of the Disneyland Resort. “We’re particularly thrilled to debut our captivating new show ‘Mickey and the Magical Map’ and to invite guests to experience Fantasy Faire, a new themed area with Disney Princess encounters and two live shows based on favorite princess stories.”

Performed in the most magical of lands, Fantasyland, the new show reveals a mischievous Mickey Mouse. “Each new show we create is a chance to push storytelling in a new direction,” said Michael Jung, Theatrical Development Executive, Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Entertainment. “At Disney, we love the challenge of continuously looking at our classic tales and most recent stories to see how we can bring live entertainment and excitement to today’s audiences.”

“Mickey and the Magical Map” presents Mickey in his timeless role as the sorcerer’s apprentice. Wise sorcerer Yen Sid directs his Mapmakers, a singing-dancing ensemble cast that paints a wondrous map – capable of taking dreamers to any place imaginable and so large it spans the entire stage of the outdoor Fantasyland Theatre.

Apprentice Mickey lets his curiosity get the better of him and he stumbles upon the map’s magical powers, which take him, along with the audience, on a fantastic journey of imagination in the company of the Mapmakers. The journey, presented through theatrical stage wizardry, unveils wonderful worlds of music, color, adventure and beloved characters with each new direction – all set to an original song, “Journey of the Imagination,” and music from classic Disney films.

The show, scheduled for five daily performances this summer, comes alive with appearances and songs by King Louie from “The Jungle Book” (“I Wan’na Be Like You”), Pocahontas (“Just Around the Riverbend”), Mulan (“Reflection”), Rapunzel and Flynn Rider from “Tangled,” (“I See The Light”) Princess Tiana from “The Princess and the Frog” (“Dig a Little Deeper”), and Sebastian from “The Little Mermaid” (“Under the Sea”). Also included is the song “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” from “Lilo and Stitch.”

The show also sends Mickey Mouse on a theatrical adventure and takes the audience to India, China, Virginia, New Orleans, Hawaii, and “Under the Sea.”“Mickey and the Magical Map,” which can be experienced only at Disneyland, where the magic began, will be a highlight of 2013 at the Disneyland Resort, which also features recent additions such as princess encounters in the new Fantasy Faire in Disneyland, and the spectacular new Cars Land and Buena Vista Street in the expanded Disney California Adventure Park.

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If you are going to Walt Disney World with a boy between the ages of 4 and 12 chances are they will be mesmerized by the prospects of training to be Jedi knight at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The 20 minute Jedi training and Sith lord fight takes place right next to the classic Star Tours ride. A Jedi Master (one of which who looks remarkably like Qui-Gon Jinn) begins a dual training process that takes place both on stage and in the area directly below the stage.

Suddenly, Dart Vader shows up with a couple Storm Troopers and the younglings get ready for battle. If you are visiting during high season, Darth Maul also comes out to taunt the wannabe jedi. After a bit of posing the two Sith systematically battle the queued up youngsters. Remarkably, during our visit, none of the kids got out overly aggressive and everyone listened closely to the Jedi master as he led them through their battle.

How To Sign Up
You are going to have to get to the park early. On most days, all dozen or so sessions are filled up before 10 AM. Once inside the park head towards the ABC Sound Studio, which is between the Star Tours ride and the Indiana Jones show. Go inside and an attendant will take your child's name and age as well as let them know what show they will be in. Usually, it is 12 potential padawans per show, however, that number swells to 24 during high season, as the second 12 battle Darth Maul instead of Dart Vader.

Remember to show up back at the sound studios 30 minutes before your selected show, and also remember this is not an activity you can schedule via the Disney website or mobile app, you must do so in person. May the 4th be with you.

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You need to have to keep a number of days in the hotel for observing the every enjoyment center in the park. Therefore you need to remain at Disneyland Resort hotel. If you verify the guest rooms of the hotel, you will be enamored to see the beauty of the rooms.

These rooms are very adorable in style and design. The furnishings products have been put in arrayed purchase. Any space is stuffed wit refrigerator, telephone base, beds, sofas, couches and other furniture products. If you have the loved ones members, you have to have to employ a massive match which is intended with a number of rooms. There is the excellent availability of the sufficient drinking water, electrical power and cellular phone support. The Concierge service at the Disneyland Hotel is also offered for the friends. You will get the other resources of amusement and amusement. If you have the spare times you can listen to the music and check out the tv sets.

You will get the no cost soft drinks and h2o. The continental dishes are also desirable to guests and these scrumptious food goods will give you joy and delight in tasting the top quality of the dishes. There are also swimming pool and cove pools. During summer season seasons,. You can drench by yourself by taking bath in the cold h2o. The all-natural history is actually a matter of enticement to the travellers. The synthetic caves, avenues of trees, garden, fish ponds and waterfalls are situated in the periphery of the hotel. You and your relatives members will sense ecstatic and joyous to take pleasure in the living by remaining in this hotel. Even so you really should examine the price listing of hiring the rooms of Disneyland Resort Hotel.

Let's evaluate the finest hotels near Disneyland. Some of the hotels are shut to the gate at Disneyland Theme Park although some others will demand a quick trip on a shuttle bus. Be watchful of hotels with names that make them sound like they are across the road from Disneyland. For example, some hotels have the phrase Maingate in their name but are 2-3 lengthy blocks away from the entrance to Disneyland.

Suite Hotels Close to Disneyland
The suite hotels are the ideal of the bunch, with large suite rooms and many perks like totally free breakfast and youngsters plans. Alas, numerous of these are not in the vicinity of the entrance to Disneyland.

Anaheim Marriott Suites Anaheim Portofino Inn & Suites Desert Palms Hotel & Suites Doubletree Visitor Suites Anaheim Resort Embassy Suites Hotel Anaheim South Homewood Suites by Hilton Anaheim Resort La Quinta Inn & Suites Anaheim Residence Inn by Marriott Anaheim Maingate Residence Inn Anaheim Resort Location
Deluxe Hotels Close to Disneyland

The next alternative for hotels in close proximity to Disneyland are the deluxe hotels. These hotels will have place services as perfectly as eating places and gyms. Some will also supply no cost breakfast and children's applications.

Anaheim Marriott Hotel Crowne Plaza Resort Anaheim Hilton Anaheim Hyatt Regency Orange County Sheraton Anaheim Hotel Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort
Moderate Hotels Around Disneyland

The reasonable stage hotels in close proximity to Disneyland will have more compact rooms but ought to nonetheless supply amenities like swimming pools and area services.

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ANAHEIM – Since Disneyland opened nearly six decades ago, weary visitors have been able to load up on extra jolts of caffeine with free coffee refills at a Main Street, U.S.A. café. Not anymore. Disneyland is stopping its practice of giving free refills on April 15 when it closes its classic Market House to turn it into a Starbucks.

"When Market House re-opens in the fall, the location will no longer brew Disney branded coffee or offer free refills," said Suzi Brown, a Disneyland Resort spokeswoman, in a statement. "However, guests will still be able to purchase the various flavors of Disney Blend coffee at several Disneyland Resort merchandise locations."Market House began serving free refills when it opened in 1955, the year Disneyland opened. After buying a first cup, visitors who keep their receipts can return for another cup of basic coffee any time during the same day. Some visitors said they are disappointed that Disney is discontinuing the practice, although some weren't surprised. "I think it's more about taking away another original part of Disney," said Diette Sotelo of Beaumont, who has been an annual passholder for 10 years.

Ginger Miller, an annual passholder, started a Facebook page called "Save Free Coffee Refills at Market House Disneyland," which got 115 likes. Some members wrote letters to try to convince Disney officials to keep the perk. "We failed to change any minds, but the discussion has been lively on the page with many differing opinions," Miller said. "And a place to commiserate."In June, Disney opened the first of six planned Starbucks in its U.S. parks at Disney California Adventure. Since then, the California Adventure location has ranked among the coffee company's top locations, often having a long line and serving the same specialty drinks as on the outside at slightly higher prices.

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Disneyland feature performers for over two decades and national big-band sensation, The Side Street Strutters bring their new production of “Shiny Stockings, featuring Meloney “Collins” March 16 at 7 p.m. to the Orlin Trapp Auditorium at Waukegan High School, 2325 Brookside Ave.

Side Street Strutters were formed in 1983 by a group of students at Arizona State University. Since then, the ensemble has firmly established itself as an industry standard bearer, garnering festival appearances, awards and international tours, not to mention their 23-year stint as featured entertainers at Disneyland. The Strutters have recorded eight albums. Their most recent, “Back to Bourbon Street,” celebrates their 25th anniversary with a salute to the roots of jazz and the group’s own foundation. Their newest project, “Shiny Stockings,” features the sultry vocals of Meloney Collins. “Meloney’s sassiness and energy have ignited a new spark for the band,” says clarinetist Vince Verdi, “for me it’s reminiscent of the big band shows in the golden age of jazz.” All orchestrations are created from within the group, and the live show features a tap-dancing trumpeter and their signature humor and repartee.

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Hong Kong Disneyland (HKDL) will be launching a new night time parade, as well as dedicating an area to Marvel superheroes in the hopes of attracting an older demographic. The theme park is looking to attract tourists from mainland China as it competes with nearby Ocean Park, reported examiner.com and will continue to expand the resort through opening more themed areas and hotels. HKDL managing director Andrew Kam expects new additions to “further strengthen the competiveness of Hong Kong’s tourism industry, benefitting the community as a whole”. With The Walt Disney Company acquiring Marvel Comics in 2009, HKDL certainly won’t be the last to integrate Marvel superheroes into its entertainment program with the company already designing concepts and working on incorporating Marvel characters into the Disney design. The date of actual implementation has not yet been released.

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LAKEWOOD, Ohio — Like most 20-somethings, Alex Sheen is glued to social media. Yet, the Lakewood man has recently sparked a social phenomenon thanks to a tribute he’s paying to his father, Al, who died of cancer in September. “I wanted to reflect on the lessons my dad taught me, and one of the things that he was good with was his promises,” said Sheen.

Sheen created small cards, with the words “Because I Said I Would” at the bottom. He passed them out to friends and family at his father’s funeral. “What you do is you write a promise on the card, and you give that card to a person that you’re making that  commitment to, you say ‘I’m going to fulfill this promise’,” said Sheen. “When you do, you get that card back, and you keep it as a reminder that you’re a person of your word.”

It was perfect, he thought. Holding true to their words — just like dad. Not long after, Sheen took “Because I Said I Would” to the web. He mails thousands of cards around the world, reaching all 50 states and 18 countries. “I’m just really touched by how they use them, whether that’s quitting smoking or losing weight,” said Sheen. “Even young teenagers who stop cutting themselves, by using “Because I Said I Would” cards to motivate them, it’s just been life changing for me.”

However, on Thursday night, Sheen got a surprise when he decided to make a pledge of his own. The idea was so popular, his website got half a million views, crashing the site. Alex recently planned a vacation to Las Vegas, during which he stumbled upon a charity, the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada. He was moved by their stories. “A lot of them can’t afford to go to Disneyland, and when I heard that, it just broke my heart,” said Sheen. “I couldn’t stand that thought. When my father passed away, I did my best to take him on a couple of trips. I can just imagine a poor child not being about to do that.”

Sheen mailed 20 individual cards to the organization, promising to send 20 kids to Disneyland. The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation posted pictures of a little girl, Deliliah, happily opening the package. Her brother recently died of cancer. Sheen plans to deliver the tickets to the little girl and the foundation on March 21.

He imagines it won’t be hard fulfilling the goal, as his Facebook Fan Page doubled to more than 4,500 likes overnight. More than 1,000 people asked for Sheen to mail them pledge cards. “It’s just the most incredible feeling. I’m 27 years old. I’m surprised it’s so shocking to me that it would feel so good,” he said. “Knowing that Deliliah will be able to go and that children who actually have cancer and their families will be able to go,” Sheen said. “I’m just glad that they can have the same type of memories that I was able to create with my father.

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Fair Lawn High School band and color guard members performed for hundreds of Disney World visitors during a recent six-day trip to Florida. The Symphonic Band played a well-received 30-minute set on the Downtown Disney half-shell stage overlooking the water, and the Marching Band, color guard, winds and percussionists marched down Magic Kingdom's main street in the run up to the night's Electric Light Parade. This year's trip was the eighth that the high school bands, under the direction of Paul Kafer and assistant director Jamie Szeinberg, have been showcased in Disney events.

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