Disney prepares to open Cars Land, Buena Vista Street

Anaheim, California, May 16, 2012 – In about a month, Disney will essentially re-open its California Adventure park in Anaheim, across from Disneyland.  The park has been undergoing a billion-dollar makeover, with the addition of a new Cars Land and Buena Vista Street.  That’s more money than it cost to build California Adventure in the first place.  Reporter Susan Valot got a sneak peek at the new parts of the park, which will open to the public June 15, 2012. (Aired on KPCC 89.3 FM in Los Angeles, May 16, 2012)

Disney California Adventure’s Cars Land is based on the animated movie, “Cars,” and features three new rides, including Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree.

Los Angeles Kings fans excited as Kings take on Phoenix Coyotes

Los Angeles, May 13, 2012 – For the first time in nearly two decades, the L.A. Kings will be playing in the NHL Western Conference Finals. The Kings face off against the Coyotes in Phoenix today after sweeping the Saint Louis Blues earlier this week. Reporter Susan Valot was at that Staples Center game, amid the post-game euphoria. (Aired on KPCC Radio 89.3FM in Los Angeles, May 13, 2012)