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WINTER ISSUE

Get a behind-the-scenes look at a working studio with Warner Bros. VIP Studio Tours

The intimate, two hour tour through Warner Bros. Studios’ backlot facilities, which may include the Property Department, the Foley Stage and the Costume Department

35th Annual BNP Paribas Open Hosted by the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, CA. March 8 - 21

If the majestic Santa Rosa Mountains could speak with us and if the swaying palms could attest to the wisdom of the mountains, each would tell of the excitement as the day approaches for the 35th annual tennis tournament unfolding in the beautiful valley below

Big Bear - Real Snow... Real Close!

Snow Summit provides a traditional alpine atmosphere with intermediate and mainstream cruising runs for skiers and snowboarders. Bear Mountain offers a diverse terrain, providing skiers and snowboarders a combined 438 developed acres, 26 lifts

American Yacht Charters - See Newport Harbor

Board a stunning yacht from American Yacht Charters for a daytime or evening cruise through the sparkling blue waters of Newport Harbor. It promises to be an experience you’ll never forget!

Take a Break to Relax and take a Walk

A sunset stroll along SoCal's coastal boardwalks and strands offer stunning vistas and spectacular views from every step. See SoCal from a whole new perspective

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Disneyland Resort at a Glance!

Summer Nightastic! at the Disneyland Resort

This summer elephants really do fly at the Disneyland Resort! In this podcast we give you a front row seat to experience all thats new for Summer Nightastic! Dumbo takes flight over Sleeping Beauty Castle in Magical, the new fireworks spectacular that explodes in a celebration of classic Disney characters. Also in Disneyland, a longtime summer tradition continues as Fantasmic! returns with state-of-the-art video projections and many surprises. And at Disneys California Adventure, Disneys Electrical Parade is brighter than ever as Tinker Bell leads the way in a brand new float and much more pixie light power. Now, its time to enjoy Summer Nightastic!

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Disneyland Park and California Adventure 2010 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.

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