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Features

	Belmont Shore - a Charm You Won't Soon Forget Fantastic shopping, super restaurants and a beautiful coastal charm makes Belmont Shore a SoCal favorite
	The NEW Oceanside has Something for the Whole Family Bordering Camp Pendleton, one of the largest US Marine bases, Oceanside, California has historically been known as a curiously beautiful “military town.” Not any more!!
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	SoCal's Coastal Strands Offer Relaxing and Beautiful Places to Take a Walk Looking to get up close to some of southern California's stunning coastal communities? Take a Walk!
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Disneyland Resort at a Glance!

Disneyland® - the very name conjures up magical memories of the "Happiest Place on Earth." Since 1955, Disneyland® has delighted millions of guests from all over the world. And now, Disneyland tickets will delight even more with Disneyland® park and Disney's California Adventure park. These two distinctly unique theme parks dazzle the senses as only a Disney experience can. Disneyland® park has new shows and attractions that bring Disney's enchanting stories and characters to life. Disney's California Adventure park, a California themed land, includes the newly opened Tower of Terror where guests take the elevator ride of their lives. Plus, there's also Downtown Disney District, a sizzling selection of dining, shopping and entertainment venues with no entrance fee.

At the new Disneyland® Resort, a Disneyland ticket will allow to choose from 85 thrilling attractions, three eye popping parades and 21 spectacular shows. Superb dining and shopping options abound throughout the Disneyland® Resort. Plan on spending more than a day to see it all! You and your family will leave with memories that will last a lifetime, and you'll all want to return again and again!

Purchase one of the discount Disneyland® Park Hopper® Tickets and you'll receive entry into both Disneyland® Park and Disney's California Adventure™ park each day for the length of your ticket.

Toy Story Mania Launches

Toy Story Mania Offers an

Interactive 4D Ride Game Experiece

New for 2009 - Disney's Celebration Vacation

Everyone who visits the Disneyland Resort theme park on their birthday in 2009 can get in free, as Disney Parks embraces a newly identified family travel trend called “celebration vacations.”

In this new national trend, American families are hitting the road to mark life’s special occasions – birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, reunions and more – with a “celebration vacation.” In 2009, Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts will lead this growing trend with new entertainment and services that allow guests to turn their personal milestones into magical Disney experiences. For more information call the Disneyland Resort at 714-781-4565

Disneyland Park and California Adventure 2009 Parades and Shows

DISNEYLAND PARK

Billy Hill and the Hillbillies
Frontierland is the home of the Billy Hill and the Hillbillies. The four brothers name ‘Billy" perform bluegrass music with a touch of comedy throughout Frontierland and on the stage at the Golden Horseshoe Check your daily guide for show times.

Disneyland Fireworks

Remember...Dreams Do Come True-Fireworks Spectacular
The Disneyland sky comes alive with "Remember Dreams Come True" fireworks. Watch for Tinker Bell as she flies through the sky over Sleeping Beauties Castle.
(Check daily schedule for show times)

Fantasmic!
Disneyland is the original home to one of Disney's most spectacular shows. Join Mickey at the Rivers of America in Frontierland for this amazing fight against good and evil. Special effects, water projection, fiber optics and lasers make this one of Disneyland’s must see events. Check your daily Guide for show times.

Sword in the Stone
Throughout the day in Fantasyland, a boy or girl is selected by Merlin

to attempt to pull the Excalibur sword from the stone. Those who succeed are crowned ‘Monarch of the Realm’. Check your daily Guide for times.

CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE

‘Disney’s High School Musical 3: Right Here! Right Now!’
Disney's blockbuster "High School Musical" invites you to join in the latest version of this mega-hit. Themed for "High School Musical: Senior Year", the show features a traveling rock concert stage with stacked speakers and rows of lights. The cast of 14 singers and dancers will perform songs from the latest High School Musical movie.

Pixar Play Parade

Join ‘Pixar’ Characters from Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Monster's Inc, Ratatouille, Cars, Toy Story and A Bug's Life in Disney's newest parade.

Among the floats is "The Incredibles" themed Omnidroid Robot with Syndrome and a fiery Jack-Jack. Accompanying this float will be Elastigirl,

Mr. Incredible and Frozone flying hovercrafts.

Be prepared to get a bit wet. Buzz Lightyear's rocket ship has a laser

that shoots water and trails a vapor mist. Mr. Potato Head's lapel flower

squirts and Dory and Nemo blow bubbles.

Pixar Play Parade replaces Block Party Bash which has moved to

Disney's Hollywood Studios. Check daily guide for times.

Disney's Electrical Parade - Sunshine Plaza

Disney's Electrical Parade A dazzling display with half a million colored lights, the sights and sounds of this nighttime parade will stay with you forever. The parade features many beloved Disney classics all spectacularly lit up for your enjoyment.

The beloved parade (originally titled the Main Street Electrical Parade) began its run at Disneyland Park in 1972 and has traveled the world visiting the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland before returning to Disney's California Adventure in 2001. Parade operates seasonal, check daily guide for show times.

Check Disneyland Park dining and restaurant menus to help plan your visit

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