Fess Parker, known to a generation of coonskin-cap wearing children as Davy Crockett, was honored with a personalized tribute window at Disneyland. The ceremony was held on the 50th anniversary of the debut of the “Davy Crockett” episodes that aired on Walt Disney's Disneyland television series.
Fess Parker is honored with a tribute window and a renamed storefront at Disneyland. Photo © Disney.
2004 Disneyland Resort Ambassador Becky Murphy and Mickey Mouse escort Fess Parker to the ceremony. Photo © Disney.
Parker's tribute window is located in the former “American Buffalo Hat Co.” facade, newly renamed the “Crockett & Russel Hat Co.” The new store name also pays tribute to Georgie Russel, Davy Crockett's on-screen sidekick played by the late actor Buddy Ebsen.
Disneyland Resort President Matt Ouimet greets Fess Parker. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Fess Parker unveils his tribute window in Frontierland. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Parker, his wife Marcella, and a gathering of their children and grandchildren attended for the dedication ceremony. Members of the California Children's Choir donned iconic coonskin caps as they sang “The Ballad of Davy Crockett.”
The newest tribute window pays homage to the coonskin-cap craze spurred by the success of the Davy Crockett episodes of the Disneyland television series. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Fess Parker receives a replica of his personalized window. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Disneyland Resort President Matt Oiumet said, “In his role as Davy Crockett, Fess Parker helped promote and open Disneyland and through the years he has become a very special member of the Disney family.” Ouimet invited Parker to join Disney legends Art Linkletter and Julie Andrews at Disneyland's 50th Anniversary celebration next year.
Members of the California Children's Choir don their coonskin caps with television's Davy Crockett. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The lead float from Disneyland's upcoming Parade of Dreams was briefly on display at the park last week. The float was used during the taping of the Wonderful World of Disney Christmas special, to air Christmas Day on ABC stations. The parade features a “live” Tinker Bell character, who was spotted on the float during the taping.
The lead float from the Parade of Dreams is unveiled at Disneyland for a taping. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Alaska Airlines is repeating the popular “Kids Fly Free” promotion for travel to the Disneyland Resort, and is offering park ticket and hotel discounts as well.
If you book an Alaska Airlines Southern California Vacations package for travel between January 4 and June 29, 2005, one child (age 2-11) can fly free with each paid adult ticket. The package also includes four nights at the Holiday Inn Buena Park and airport transfers via Karmel Shuttle (children 2-11 are free). The packages, including airfare and hotel, start at $429 per person.
Even better, if you travel between January 4 and April 28, you also receive a free child's 5-day Disneyland Resort park hopper for each paid adult. If you are traveling without children, you can instead purchase the adult 5-day park hopper ticket at the children's price. Be aware, however, that Disneyland considers 11-year-olds to be adults for the purpose of admission pricing.
If Buena Park is too far away from Disneyland for you, you can upgrade to a Disneyland Resort hotel and receive up to $200 Disney Dollars with a stay of four nights or more before April 24, 2005.
Finally, if you book the package through alaskaair.com, you get 1500 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Bonus Miles per passenger. For more information, visit the Alaska Airlines Web site (link). You must book packages by March 21, 2005.
“EPSN SportsCenter Mickey” hangs out at the ESPNZone. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Some of the 75 InsEARations statues have arrived at the Disneyland Resort. “EPSN SportsCenter Mickey,” designed by ESPN anchors Linda Cohn, Dan Patrick, and Robin Roberts, is on display outside the ESPNZone in Downtown Disney. Visitors can see “Always My Angel, Mickey,” designed by Annette Funicello, as they enter the esplanade between Disneyland and DCA. “Moustaccioli,” decorated by Broadway star Doris Roberts, is located outside the Uva Bar in Downtown Disney.
“Moustaccioli,”one of the 75 InspEARations statues, is outside the Uva Bar. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
All 75 statues in the exhibit goes on display at Disney's California Adventure January 10 to February 22. After that, they wind up their tour in Washington D.C. before being auctioned for charity.
Tropical Imports has reopened as Adventureland's newest food service location. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
…Tropical Imports in Adventureland has reopened as a combination food location and gift shop. The fruit cart formerly located outside the Tiki Room exit has relocated into the shop, which now carries a smaller selection of rubber snakes and plush monkeys than before.
A steel frame is all that remains visible after the testing in the Submarine Lagoon. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
…The mysterious blue box has been removed from the Submarine Lagoon, along with the yellow submarine vehicle.
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The Enchanted Tiki Room has a new roof, but the courtyard is still under construction. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Toontown gazebo is the latest recipient of a facelift. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Bengal Barbecue has reopened after renovation. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Upcoming DCA closures
Santa Goofy holds court on the steps of Toontown City Hall. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Banners around Downtown Disney announce Mickey Mouse as the Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Alaska Airlines is repeating the popular “Kids Fly Free” promotion for travel to the Disneyland Resort, and is offering park ticket and hotel discounts as well.
If you book an Alaska Airlines Southern California Vacations package for travel between January 4 and June 29, 2005, one child (age 2-11) can fly free with each paid adult ticket. The package also includes four nights at the Holiday Inn Buena Park and airport transfers via Karmel Shuttle (children 2-11 are free). The packages, including airfare and hotel, start at $429 per person.
Even better, if you travel between January 4 and April 28, you also receive a free child's 5-day Disneyland Resort park hopper for each paid adult. If you are traveling without children, you can instead purchase the adult 5-day park hopper ticket at the children's price. Be aware, however, that Disneyland considers 11-year-olds to be adults for the purpose of admission pricing.
If Buena Park is too far away from Disneyland for you, you can upgrade to a Disneyland Resort hotel and receive up to $200 Disney Dollars with a stay of four nights or more before April 24, 2005.
Finally, if you book the package through alaskaair.com, you get 1500 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Bonus Miles per passenger. For more information, visit the Alaska Airlines Web site (link). You must book packages by March 21, 2005.
Costco is offering a Southern California CityPass for $149.99 for adults, and $114.99 for children ages 3 to 9. The CityPass includes a three-day Disneyland Resort park hopper ticket, one-day admission to Knott's Berry Farm, one-day admission to SeaWorld in San Diego, and one-day admission to either the San Diego Zoo or the San Diego Wild Animal Park. The first admission must be used by March 31, 2005, and the pass expires 13 days after the first admission is used.
The tickets are available at Southern California Costco stores, or at the Costco Web site (link). You must be a Costco member to purchase the tickets, and a shipping fee applies to Internet orders.
If you book a three-night resort stay at any of the Disneyland Resort hotels during the 50th anniversary promotion, your package includes a four-day Park Hopper ticket, a special 50th anniversary commemorative clock and a Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour.
The “50th Celebration Package” is available only for three-night stays, with arrival dates through December 31, 2005. The package can be booked through the Disneyland Web site (link), or by calling (714) 520-5060.
AAA member can take advantage of these packages that include hotel nights and theme park tickets, along with extra amenities:
Sample prices include:
AAA Disney's Resort Magic: Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel for two nights from $269/adult, $127/ages 10-17, $97/ages 3-9
AAA Disneyland Resort Good Neighbor Magic: Jolly Roger Hotel for two nights from $193/adult, $127/ages 10-17, $97/ages 3-9
These packages require a minimum two-night hotel stay, and are good for travel through December 23, 2004. You can book this package through your local AAA affiliate travel agent.
If you don't need a hotel room, the Passport Plus Package offers AAA members a discount on Park Hopper tickets, and comes with extra benefits:
Prices:
An additional handling fee of $10 is charged per mailing address. These tickets are available to AAA members only when purchased through AAA offices.
For shorter stays, AAA offers 2- and 5-day tickets for the Disneyland Resort:
These tickets include free parking (the back of the passports note the free parking, so you will need the passport with you when you park your car).
The Southern California CityPass booklet includes admission to five separate entertainment options:
The CityPass is $172 ($129 for children).
You can purchase the Southern California CityPass with Walt Disney Travel Company packages. Instead of the Disneyland Resort Park Hopper ticket currently included in California packages from the Walt Disney Travel Company, guests can select a Southern California city for an additional charge of $47 per pass ($32 per pass for children 3 through 9).
Note: The Southern California CityPass does not include the $10 ESPN Zone Arena Game Card, or the California package's feature that allows guests to collect multiple Fastpass tickets at once for free in advance.
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Visit our Annual Passholders Blockout Dates 2004/2005 page to see more dates. You can see future calendar schedules at Disneyland.com here.
Entertainment schedule: Go directly to the Disneyland Resort schedule for this week at Disneyland.com here.
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