I’ve been having some amazing adventures since I moved to Los Angeles over a year ago.  Not all of them have been directly film related but they have been opportunities I wouldn’t have had in Atlanta.

Last week, I had the opportunity to cover a major media event at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim.  They were unveiling their new night time water show, World of Color. I scored my invite through my work over at www.InsidetheMagic.net and because of the work we do here at DawsBrothers.com.

On top of the premiere of World of Color, the event consisted of a Red Carpet, a pre-show with a really impressive talking Mickey Mouse, and an after party.

The Red Carpet was actually blue – I’m assuming because World of Color is a water show.  Click here to see pictures from the carpet.  You’ll see stars like Vanessa Hudgens, Jason Segel, John Stamos, Geena Davis, and Terri Hatcher.  Plus, there are some really neat puppets.

The talking Mickey Mouse at the pre-show was amazing.  Disney had been testing this technology through private interactions with guests at Disneyland for a few months.  This was the first public use of the technology.  Check out this video:

After the pre-show, we saw World of Color and you can read my review of the show here.

The show finished and Ricky Brigante (from Inside The Magic) and I headed back to the Grand Californian Hotel to start capturing our footage.  Then we headed over to an area of Disney California Adventure called Paradise Pier.  That portion of the park had been completely emptied of guests and they threw a private party for all of us media and all of the celebrities.

And it was the best party I’ve ever been to.  There was free catered food, free churos, free drinks, free games, and most of the attractions in that area were running (and with no wait.)  There was a cover band doing mostly Black-eyed Peas and Fergie songs and the music wasn’t so loud that you couldn’t think.  It was perfect.  Even Mickey Mouse was there taking pictures with everyone.

At one point I found myself standing with The Bachelor on my left and John Stamos on my right.  It was surreal.  John Lassiter was also on hand with his family.

The party ended and I headed home glowing from such a magical evening.

The next morning I went back to Disneyland to see a press event called “What’s Next?”  During the show, they unveiled new changes to the Disneyland Resort and the Disney Cruise Line.  To check out those updates, click here.

The coolest part of the “What’s Next?” event was the fact that Jodi Benson, who was the voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid, performed live on stage.  You can see that video here:

Needless to say, I highly recommend blogging because it opens up some really cool doors.

I’m so thankful I decided to move to Los Angeles.  These opportunities are some that I treasure.  It’s all about finding joy in the journey.

What are some of life’s little blessings that you’ve gotten to experience along your journey?