Disneyland Debuts New Evening Shows and 2N Free Deals

Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California is rolling out after-dark entertainment such as a new fireworks spectacular, "Magical," starring Dumbo the flying elephant (see photo above); Tinker Bell's pixie magic in "Disney's Electrical Parade"; sensational new characters and special effects in "Fantasmic!" – and more. The Summer Nightastic! promotion continues nightly through Sunday, Aug. 23, at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure parks. "Magical" fireworks continue through Labor Day weekend.

Ed Grier, president of Disneyland Resort, says "With the sparkling Summer Nightastic! entertainment and our valuable summer offers, Disneyland Resort will be the hottest spot in Southern California this summer for kids of all ages."

There is lots of fun in store. Dumbo makes his debut in the sky above Sleeping Beauty Castle in the "Magical" fireworks spectacular and Tinker Bell leads the way in "Disney's Electrical Parade." New creatures will thrill guests in this summer's "Fantasmic!" show, rockin' bands and DJs heat up a great new dance club in Tomorrowland and the fairies of Pixie Hollow play under the lights for the first time. Later this summer, a new, 40-foot-tall dragon (actually Malificent from Sleeping Beauty) will breathe fire across the Rivers of America in the "Fantasmic!" spectacular on the Rivers of America in Frontierland.

Everything about "Disney's Electrical Parade" has a new glow as Tinker Bell leads the way, waving from the basket of a magical balloon aboard a new float that leads the parade. The parade's beloved music and floats feature more electrifying audio, plus new lighting technologies that create a pixie-dust effect on all the floats. Snow White and Pinocchio return to the parade this summer, riding bright new versions of their classic floats.

Be sure to check out the new -- no kidding -- "it's a small world" attraction. The original "it's a small world" attraction made its debut as an exhibit at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. After two hit seasons at the fair, the attraction moved to Disneyland in California where it was expanded and then dedicated by Walt Disney himself on May 28, 1966. The classic attraction was renovated and reopened in February, 2009, much to the dismay of "it's a Small World" fans around the world. The Disney company claims it has been "enhanced while retaining the world-renowned charm that holds such a special place in the hearts of Disneyland guests." New features (quel horreur!) include some of the child dolls dressed as Disney characters in the countries where their stories take place; there 29 Disney and Disney-Pixar characters now represented in the attraction. Also listen for the new soundtrack; as the familiar "it's a small world" plays throughout the attraction, some film music from Disney classics is woven into the song as counterpoint melodies fitting the characters represented in certain scenes. Let us know your opinion.

There's more new, too. According to the Disney PR team, "tweens, teens and families will dance the night away" at the TLT Dance Club located on the Tomorrowland Terrace at Disneyland. Live bands and DJs from the hottest Southern California radio stations will appear on selected nights throughout the summer. Plus, guests can text their favorite tunes to TLT Dance Club for the nightly countdown. This video illustrates some of the new happenings.

To enjoy all the fun, guests will find special ticket offers and vacation packages at Disneyland.com, including the Summer Fun Pass for residents of Southern California and Northern Baja, and a "2 Nights Free" offer at Disneyland Resort hotels and Resort Good Neighbor hotels. The special hotel deal provides guests five days and nights of Disneyland fun, for the price of three.

If this sounds like fun -- we're psyched about it and think you should be too -- consider the new "Get 2 Nights Free" offer seriously. It really adds up to a 40% savings, valid for bookings made through August 11, 2009 for arrivals at an on-site Disneyland Resort hotel up until September 26, 2009, as long as you wind up the fun by October 1. The same offer is good through September 26 at participating Disneyland Resort Good Neighbor hotels, if travel is completed by October 1.

Here's the fine print on this deal. Upon the purchase of a 3-night package, with 3-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Tickets, at a participating hotel for a family of four (2 adults, 1 junior (ages 10 to 17) and 1 child (age 3-9), two (2) consecutive free nights will be added to the hotel stay and two (2) days added to the tickets. Limited to two (2) free nights per package / reservation and not valid for previously booked rooms. Check for offers associated with longer night stays. The Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Tickets expire 13 days after first use or by Oct. 13, 2009, whichever occurs first, and each day of use of a ticket constitutes one full day of use. Tickets may not be sold or transferred for commercial purposes. Offer subject to availability and blockout dates; advance reservations required. Not valid with any other discount or promotion. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.

More information about Summer Nightastic! can be found at www.disneyland.com/summer or by contacting your travel agent.