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Happy 55th Birthday Disneyland!
July 17, 1955 Disneyland opened. A park that I firmly believe put Orange County on the map for the rest of the country. I was lucky enough to have worked there for several years and be part of the dream of a man who was not only forward thinking, but had more imagination in... »
Glow Fest!
With all the hype surrounding World of Color at Disney California Adventure, one might not even notice the gaudy redheaded developmentally disabled stepchild of nighttime entertainment known as Glow Fest. What is Glow Fest you ask? Well, I’ll answer your question with a question: What’s green and purple and inane all over?... »
Snoopy’s Starlight Spectacular
World of Color it aint, but it looks like Knott’s is importing a lights show from some of its east coast cousins at Cedar Fair. The web site bills it as follows: When darkness falls over Knott’s Berry Farm, Camp Snoopy will come alive with a continuous light show filled with Peanuts’ three dimensional... »
World Of Color Is Finally Coming!
Any of you who have seen Fantasmic at Disneyland know that it is a spectacular site to behold. A show doesn’t pack in audiences like that, for as long as it has, without being amazing. And amazing it is. But coming June 11, 2010 (So much for Spring 2010, eh?) is a new show... »
Captain EO is back! February 23!!
That’s right kids. The rumors were all true. While it was originally thought that Captain EO would return for the special Halloween celebration Disneyland had in 2009, there simply wasn’t enough time to do it up right. According to the Disney Parks Blog the official date for it’s return is this Tuesday February 23!!!... »
Letter From a Disney Hater
While my poor infant daughter who has a cold attempts to nap despite having a stuffed-up nose, I came across this article in the LA Times. And this perplexing letter: What I expected: Magic. What I found: It is a run-down amusement park. It feels nothing like the Disney resort in Orlando, Fla. I realize this park... »
Tuesday is Fasting Day for Disney Workers
Listen, I am a pro-union person. I believe that working people usually benefit from having a collective bargaining unit that pits them against management. Because if anyone thinks that management is keeping the best interests of workers in mind, they are absolutely delusional. But. I think that Disney hotel workers and their Unite Here Local 11 are... »
FREE Disneyland 2fer Tickets!!!!
Are you on Twitter yet?? If not, now might be a good time to make an account, and if you are, you need to follow @Disneyland. Not only do they let you know about deals around the resort and provide fun facts now and again, but at 12pm today they will be having their... »
Quick! While It’s Safe!
Alright kiddies. Today officially marks the end of the holiday festivities at the Disneyland Resort. It’s now officially safe to go back to the park. Oh sure, it’s a little chilly out (yes I consider 75 degrees chilly), and no there won’t be any pretty decorations. But the next 2 months will be the... »
Its just days away…
Are you ready for Christmas? What are your holiday plans? »
A Disney Christmas
I cannot remember the last time I was at Disneyland during Christmas. But I think it may be the only time I go in the future. It was amazing, magical and full of holiday cheer. The entire Haunted Mansion is redone in Nightmare Before Christmas attire. The parade and firework show is the best ever. AND... »
Mickey’s Halloween Trick or Treat Party
My family and I were lucky enough to be invited guests to Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party being held on select nights this October at California Adventure. We visited on October 2, and luckily, it wasn’t too crowded and the weather was just right. My son, dressed in his “most intimidating knight costume we were able to find on... »
Breaking: Disneyland Resort President Ed Grier Says So-Long
Now it’s time for Ed to say goodbye to all his family. M-I-C See ya real soon! K-E-Y Why? Because… uh… we like you. M-O-U-S-E! We knew the day would come eventually: Ed Grier has joined the ranks of Matt Ouimet, Cynthia Harris and Paul Pressler in the recent revolving-door Resort presidency. Happy retirement Ed! I wonder... »
The Disney Gallery Opens October 2nd!
The all-new Disney Gallery is set to re-open Friday inside the old Bank of Main Street next to Great Moments WIth Mr. Lincoln. The Gallery used to be located above the Pirates of the Caribbean ride until it was closed for conversion to the Disneyland Dream Suite. Now it’s finally back! At least the formerly... »
Disneyland’s Halloween Fireworks!
If you want some spooky spoilers, here’s a nice video of Disneyland’s Halloween Screams Fireworks! If you can see this, then you might need a Flash Player upgrade or you need to install Flash Player if it's missing. Get Flash Player from Adobe. This is Disney at its best people. If you haven’t gotten out... »