Get 2012 Off to a Magical Start

Get 2012 Off to a Magical Start

There are many wonderful ways to get 2012 off to a magical start—especially when you start it out at Disneyland Resort ! From spectacular shows and a soundsational parade to amazing attractions and a surprise announcement on New Year's Eve, you'll find a lot more than just Leap Year to celebrate. Here, you'll be able to make memories you can hold on to for a lifetime throughout the theme parks, the Disneyland Resort Hotels and the Downtown Disney District , while finding Disney stories being brought to life in incredible new ways. So take a sec to explore what's going on below, and we hope to see ya real soon.

Come experience the place where imagination is the destination, and build memories while discovering the wonder of this magical, fantastical world.

Here, you can board a Starspeeder and feel the power of the Force aboard the re-imagined Star Tours—The Adventures Continue attraction. But riding it once just isn't enough. Because with more than 50 different adventures, you never know where you might end up. And, thanks to new destinations featuring out-of-this-galaxy characters like C-3PO, R2-D2 and Darth Vader, you can see the Star Wars™ universe in an all-new way…in 3-D!

Then get set for Mickey's Soundsational Parade , where the beat is truly rockin' the street. During this spectacular new parade, you're invited to join the giant jam session as it stomps, steps and struts down Main Street, U.S.A. with legendary bandleader Mickey Mouse, a syncopated drum line, fantastic floats, amazing musicians and scores of some of your favorite Disney Characters.

This amazing Park is expanding with more Disney magic and wonder than ever before! Embark on an all-day journey that immerses you in exhilarating Disney stories with fantastic attractions and breathtaking shows and spectaculars.

For starters…you can come fall head over fins for the brand-new attraction, The Little Mermaid~Ariel's Undersea Adventure . During this musical marvel, you'll board a clamshell, descend "under the sea" and embark on a journey through the story of Walt Disney Pictures' The Little Mermaid. And the best part? Not only will you be able to sing along to scores of popular songs from the film, you'll find that an ocean of Characters will be along for the ride as well.

After you've emerged from the sea, you can zoom through the sky on the zany Goofy's Sky School coaster. Of course, it being Goofy's school and all, you can expect plenty of funny along the way. As an instructor, his lessons are refreshingly clear: just get in, hold on and, when the mood hits you, scream or laugh till your heart's content.

Up for a little friendly competition? Then step right up, grab some 3D glasses and hop aboard Toy Story Mania! —an interactive adventure inspired by Disney•Pixar's Toy Story films. Once in your ride vehicle, you'll zip off into a world of midway– style games hosted by Woody, Buzz and friends, using your spring-action shooter to launch projectiles at targets and rack up points along the way. Who will come out on top? There's only one way to find out. Take aim and ride!

Then, as the sun sets on your perfectly Disney day, be sure to catch the kaleidoscope of fantasy and imagination that is the World of Color nighttime spectacular. During this dazzling display of water, lasers and flames that "dance" to a stunning orchestral soundtrack, you'll marvel at the Disney and Pixar animated Characters that come to life on a shimmering veil of mist. It's Disney magic done like never before.

Finally…for a peek at what's left to come in the Park's expansion later in the year, remember to check out the Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar.

There's going to be so much to see and do to kick off 2012 throughout the Disneyland Resort theme parks, Hotels and beyond, it's a good thing there's an extra day in the year to play with! So if you haven't made your magical Disney vacation memories yet, there's never been a better time to do so. See special offers and start planning today.