With reporting, video and photography by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix (@MousePlanetAVP), Steven Ng (@MPSteven) and Frank Anzalone. Additional reporting via Twitter by @DLEeeeva. Colorized MousePlanet logo kindly provided by Teresa Whitmore. Essential blogging/updating assistance by Mark Goldhaber (@MPMark).
Note: This article is archived coverage of the World of Color premiere. It was active from Thursday, June 10 through Sunday, June 13 with frequent live updates. It is no longer being updated as the event has concluded. For the latest World of Color coverage, please read MousePlanet's weekly Disneyland Resort updates and visit the Disneyland Resort forum on MousePad.
MousePlanet began our live coverage of the World of Color premiere Thursday night with the Blue Carpet world premiere, continued all day Friday, and somewhat less frequently over the weekend. We have details from Disney's press events, plus on-the-spot interviews and photos of the World of Color experience through the eyes of guests at the Resort. Live updates are essentially over as of Sunday afternoon as we prepare tomorrow's Disneyland Resort Update. If you're at the Resort and want to contribute to our coverage, please email andrew@mouseplanet.com or Tweet to @MPAndrew. We are especially looking for Guest experiences waiting for World of Color in the various viewing areas.
Our on-site reporters, photographers and Tweeters are sending news updates which will be posted below.
This live-updating Twitter search on the official World of Color hashtag "#DisneyWoC" shows all current Tweets about World of Color from people there right now. You can also sign in to your Twitter account (if you're not already), follow our feeds and even Tweet your own thoughts on World of Color right from this page.
YouTube user bubbius2 shot some lovely Hi-Def video of the full show at the radio preview on Tuesday, June 8, which we present here. Note that this is unofficial video; we have not yet received an official copy from Disney (and we aren't sure if that will happen at all). Thanks to dk-reloaded.com for finding this gem.
World of Color at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, June 8 at the radio preview. Video by YouTube user bubbius2.
This video from the Disney Parks Blog recaps the events from yesterday, including the blue carpet, opening ceremony and even gives a brief glimpse of the show. Video © Disney.
Full video of the World of Color world premiere dedication ceremony. Video by Steven Ng.
Steven interviews World of Color producer Sayre Wiseman, after the world premiere Thursday night. Video by Steven Ng.
Steven chats with Disney Legend and composer of the original "World of Color" song, Richard Sherman, on the Blue Carpet before the world premiere. Video by Steven Ng.
MousePlanet Staff Photographer Frank Anzalone shot these terrific images at the World of Color World Premiere Thursday night.
Mickey Mouse during the dedication. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Mickey Mouse during the dedication. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Mickey Mouse during the dedication - conducting the water symphony. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Mickey and Bob Iger. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Mickey and Bob Iger. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
The crowd waits for celebrities on the blue carpet. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Richard Sherman - Co-composer of "The Wonderful World of Color". Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Sky Puppet. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts Tom Staggs. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Jodi Benson (voice of the Little Mermaid). Photo by Frank Anzalone.
World of Color dedication. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Fireworks at the World of Color dedication. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Photo by Frank Anzalone.
World of Color dedication - Mickey Mouse. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
World of Color dedication - John Lasseter. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Artist Noah airbrushing on a giant Vinylmation figure. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Disney presented a press feature dubbed "What's New, What's Next" in Stage 17 on Friday morning. We have extensive video and photo coverage of that event, which included further details of World of Color plus more information about Disney California Adventure's expansion and new details about future itineraries for the Disney Cruise Line.
Tom Staggs talks a little about how the World of Color show was received at its world premiere the night before, and presents a short video with some of the reactions. Video by Steven Ng.
Kathy Rogers is talking about the changes for Star Tours 2.0 when some unexpected guests arrive to disrupt the proceedings. Video by Steven Ng.
Kathy Mangum talks about how the new Radiator Springs area coming for Carsland in 2012, and shows a video walkthrough of the new land. Video by Steven Ng.
Rachel Quinn, Cruise Director, Disney Cruise Line, talks about the upcoming Mexican Riviera and Alaska itineraries at the "What's New, What's Next" presentation on June 11, 2010. Video by Steven Ng.
Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid) performs "Part of Your World" and "Under the Sea" for guests..
Host Russ Marchand chats with Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs. Photo by Steven Ng.
The presentation included a quote from our review of the show. Photo by Steven Ng.
Rachel Quinn, Cruise Director, Disney Cruise Line, talks about the upcoming Mexican Riviera and Alaska itineraries. Photo by Steven Ng.
An image of a test mockup of Luigi's Flying Tires attraction destined for Cars Land. Photo by Steven Ng.
Lightning McQueen makes a surprise visit to the presentation. Photo by Steven Ng.
An image of a Radiator Springs Racers test vehicle on the first completed track loop. Photo by Steven Ng.
Disney Imagineer Kathy Rogers has her presentation on Star Tours 2.0 interrupted by Imperial Stormtroopers. Photo by Steven Ng.
Concept art of clamshell Omnimover vehicles from Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure. Photo by Steven Ng.
A behind the scenes image of undersea creatures from Ariel's Undersea Adventure. Photo by Steven Ng.
Jodi Benson sings 'Part of Your World' for attendees. Photo by Steven Ng.
Disney also provided us with press releases about World of Color, "What's New, What's Next" and the new "Kids Sail Free" offer on Disney Cruise Line.
Silly Symphony Swings officially opened Friday morning. MousePlanet staff photographer Frank Anzalone shot these beautiful images of the newest attraction at Disney California Adventure. Click to view each photo full-size.
Silly Symphony Swings in action. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
I'M not gonna try it, YOU try it. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
They fly through the air with the greatest of ease. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Another view of the Silly Symphony Swing. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
A wider view showing the possibly-soon-to-disappear Maliboomer in the background. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
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