Dec 29, 2008
Andy Castro reflects on the past year at the Disneyland Resort. It was a much bigger year than you may have remembered with many new attractions, shows, parades, shops. . .
As we prepare to greet 2009, let's take a moment to look back at 2008, a very good year for Disneyland.
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View: The Disneyland Year in Review 2008
Dec 27, 2008
The Weekend Update has taken us around the world, now it takes us back in time. How? Santa power!
See the legendary Pacific Ocean Park and then visit Magic Mountain before it became the poster child for the Six Flags coaster empire.
Of course, there is still tons of Disney magic, as well as some unexpected surprises and a visit from the Gipper.
View the entire update of Disney and theme park photos from around the world - HERE
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View: Weekend Update - Theme Parks Past and Present
Dec 26, 2008
David "Darkbeer" Michael is back on a new day - Fridays. And a huge update it is, with news from Disneyland, California Adventure, Knotts Berry Farm, Universal Studios, and Legoland.
Creature from the Black Lagoon - The Musical. No joke, this is a project on its way to Universal Studios Hollywood!
Read all the news from Disneyland and other Southern California theme parks HERE Read More
View: The Disneyland and Southern California Theme Park Blog
Dec 24, 2008
All of us at MiceChat would like to wish you the very happiest of holidays and a new year filled with magic and joy.
You are our family and the reason that we put so much time and effort into MiceChat. We are thankful to have you as a part of this special community and look ... Read More
View: MiceChat Happy Holiday Newsletter
Dec 22, 2008
The holiday mad rush is in full force at Disneyland. However, predicted rain for this week will dampen many plans and thin some crowds. Still, expect the Magic Kingdom to be packed from curb to curb when the rain clears and through the end of the year.
Dateline Disneyland editor, Andy Castro, also fills us in on a very rare and unique item not usually seen at Disneyland - SALE signs. If you've had your eye on a special holiday items, Disneyland likely ... Read More
View: Dateline Disneyland weekly news and photos from the Disneyland Resort
Dec 20, 2008
We love what we do here at MiceChat, and one of the most gratifying of all is our Weekend Update. It is always a pleasure to see photos from Disney and other parks world wide.
This weekend, we share fantastic holiday photos from Paris, Hong Kong, New York, and Disneyland. And for added magic, we've dusted the desert with snow!
View the entire Weekend Update of Disney, Theme Park, and Holiday vacation photos HERE Read More
View: Weekend Update Holiday Photo Tour From Disney and Other Vacation Locations Worldwide
Dec 17, 2008
It's time for the weekly Disney and Theme Park news link roundup. Every week, we feature top news, photos, discussions, tips, and ideas from Disney and other theme parks everywhere.
This week we bring you the soggy tale of a family who won Disneyland's top prize, the "Dream Suite", and then found themselves in an indoor downpour. Somehow they managed to find magic through all the moisture.
We also share news and photos from Disneyland and Disney World's holiday entertainment and parades. Disney World's ... Read More
View: Weekly Disney and Theme Park news, photos, and information roundup!
Dec 16, 2008
MiceChat reader, Arrosen, won the Dream Suite and had a magical time in spite of some unforseen circumstances. Did you realize that the dream suite contains a waterfall? Well, it doesn't usually. However, in yesterday's rain storm, water flooded parts of the suite and set off the fire alarm in the middle of the night. Many families would have been upset and horrified, but this family took this little "Adventure" in stride, enjoying the magical service and perks of being Disneyland's honorary ... Read More
View: Account of a soggy night in Disneyland's Dream Suite
Dec 15, 2008
The rain is falling in Southern California. What a perfect time to sit back and read all the news from Disneyland and other SoCal attractions from Andy Castro and David Michael.
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This week, we give you a tour of the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, update you on the news regarding the Annual Passport monthly payment program, share construction photos from California Adventure, detail tons of operational update ... Read More
View: Dateline Disneyland News and Photos From Disneyland And Southern California Theme Parks and Attractions
Dec 13, 2008
On the first day of Christmas, my true love brings to me, the MiceChat Weekend Photo Update of Disney parks around the world.
And what a treat this weekend's update is too. Miley Cyrus fans will rejoyce the half dozen pictures of Miley and her father Billy Ray at Disney World. But that is just the first of the gifts that the Weekend Update crew has for us. They whisk us off to Asia for holiday shots from Hong Kong Disneyland and Tokyo ... Read More
View: Weekend Update of holiday photos from Disney and Universal parks around the world including exclusive photos of Miley Cyrus
Dec 10, 2008
No one does the holidays quite like Disney. In this week's Disney links roundup, our MiceEars crew has assembled information, photos, discussions, news, rumor, and entertainment with a heavy dose of holiday magic.
For Candlelight, Osborne Lights, inspirational stories, family reunions, the Valley of Fire, and NORAD's Santa Tracker, today's update just can't be beat. And just in case you've had too much Christmas, we also bring you the "Which Christmas Carol Do You Hate" discussion.
The MiceChat weekly update is always a fun ... Read More
View: MiceChat Weekly Roundup of Disney and travel discussions, with a liberal dose of holiday magic
Dec 8, 2008
Andy Castro of MiceChat's Dateline Disneyland blog is taking over the Monday slot with news from Disneyland and other Southern California theme parks. David "Darkbeer" Michael will return soon on a new day.
This week, Candlelight returns to Disneyland in all its Christmas glory. Two lucky turkeys take up residence at the Happiest Place On Earth. Construction continues at California Adventure. Merchandise events and updates. Holiday offers at Knott's Berry Farm and Universal Studios. The "Festival of Lights" at the San Diego Wild ... Read More
View: Dateline Disneyland News From Disney And Other Southern California Theme Parks