It's a star spangled theme park update today!  Disneyland will be filled to the rafters this weekend, do you know where to park if the main lots are full?  Don't expect a dragon in Fantasmic, though they tried, she won't be ready in time for this weekend due to structural concerns.  Knott's has a new fancy steakhouse. Universal has a campy and fun new musical show based upon the Creature from the Black Lagoon.  If you are looking for fireworks, Sea World, Knott's Berry Farm, and Disneyland will all have them on Saturday with Disneyland also having a special version of the show on Friday and Sunday as well.  All this and news, construction photos, and travel tips in today's In The Parks Disney and Theme Park Blog.

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Summer is officially in full swing and you can track the progress of Disney's Summer Nightastic and its effect on the parks in various discussions on MiceChat.  Along the way, we'll see how Disneyland's Tomorrowland looks at night with new lighting and mini Forrest, video of the revised Electrical Parade at California Adventure, and one last craptacular look at Walt Disney World's Stitch's SuperSonic Celebration which is thankfully being euthanized.  There is also big news this week with 3 new lands (as well as concept art) being announced for Hong Kong Disneyland, Robama has taken the stage at the Hall of Presidents in a stirring new show, and of course discussion of the flurry of celebrity deaths this week including Michael Jackson.  All this and dozens of other interesting news items and discussions in this week's Round-Up!

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Hong Kong Disneyland is set to expand with three new lands wrapped behind the far side of Adventureland.  The new lands will include unique attractions with some familiar influences.  Grizzly Trail will feature a Big Thunder Mountain style roller coaster in a Grizzly Mountain setting, Mystic Point will have a Haunted Mansion style ride with elements and theme similar to the Tower of Terror, and Toy Story Land will be filled with Pixar themed children's attractions.  The expansion addresses the current lack of attractions at Hong Kong Disneyland and resulting poor attendance.  Join us for full descriptions and detailed photos.

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Dateline Disneyland takes a tour of the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank with the folks from D23. Cosmic trees have been planted in the Tomorrowland spot where waves of water once soaked tourists  The "Celebrate" parade has gotten a new pair of bookends.  The earth is moving at Disney's California Adventure as seating takes shape for the World of Color show and as the DCA Dino finally makes her way to Yesterland.  Tons of beautiful pictures, loads of entertaining news and information, join us for the Dateline Disneyland blog!

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Disneyland Paris is arguably the most beautiful of Disney's Magic Kingdom style parks.  With its ornate castle, beautiful arcades, enhanced versions of classic attractions, and delightful nuances, Disneyland Paris was built to improve upon the classic park that Walt built in design and style.  The entire process of designing Disneyland Paris was captured in glorious detail on 320 pages and with 750 pictures  - including 250 renderings from Walt Disney Imagineering - in the book Disneyland Paris : From Sketch to Reality.  It is truly an essential book for Disney theme park fans.  Join us as we take a closer look.

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Lots of sparkling lights for you today, and the  electro synth magnetic musical sounds of Disneyland Resort's Electrical Parade.  A very special desk lamp has come to life at Disney's Hollywood Studios park in Florida with the debut of a giant robotic version of Pixar's famous Luxo Jr.  We return to Bok Tower Gardens in Florida for even more photos of this beautiful spot.  Tokyo Disneyland is among our most popular destinations and today we look for the "Signs" why.  And just for fun, we'll take a little jaunt to Honduras and Guatemala as well.  It's another fantastic Weekend Update!

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Our In the Parks Disneyland and Southern California attractions blog has a great update for us today.  From a high wire walk at Knotts Berry Farm, to previews of Universal Studios newest attraction: Creature from the Black Lagoon the Musical, David Michael covers it all.  The big Disney news this week is the decapitation of California Adventure's dinosaur.  Events, tips, photos, and the interior of the Matterhorn in today's update.  Enjoy!

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Before there was a Honey I shrunk the Audience in Tomorrowland, there was a Captain EO.  Fighting evil through the power of rock.  The 3D movie experience had star power on the screen and off.  Both Captain EO and Michael Jackson, are now gone, but through the mysteries of Yesterland, we'll take a journey to remember the magic one more time.

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MiceChat Blogger, Alain Littaye, fills us in on what's soon to be Soarin' into the Disney parks.  The rumors have been flying since Epcot built ityes Soarin' attraction and have continued to swirl around Disneyland Paris as well.  We'll sort out what's high flying fluff and what's headed for a solid landing.  Alain's Disney and More blog is a treasure trove of Disney insider information.  Soar on in to see for yourself.

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The MiceChat Disney theme park news Roundup is comin' atcha with fun links and information. Disneyland's Summer Nightastic continues to limp along and news and reviews abound. The new Stitch show at Disney World in Florida already has a closing date and Disney has begun charging for Fast Passes in Paris.  There are dozens of great news items today.  Join in on the discussion and fun!

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We have a huge update of Disneyland news, photos, and information for you today in our Dateline Disneyland blog. Kobe Bryant and the Lakers celebrate at Disneyland.  Presto change0, Magic leaves the kingdom.  New shade for the land of Tomorrow.  Disneyland Hotel prepares for its new blue phase.  Construction progress, World of Color, Little Mermaid, new restaurants, news, rumors, photo updates, and MUCH more!

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The Weekend Update makes a spash this weekend with photo reports from Sea World's Manta, Busch Gardens' Rhino Rally, Disneyland details, DisneySea at dusk, quirky Bok Gardens, and beautiful Verona, Italy.  Lucky for you, it's a busy weekend for us!  Join in the fun.

View: Weekend Update - Splash, Fly, and Rally