Oswald the Lucky Rabbit made his first official in-park appearance on Disney California Adventure‘s Buena Vista Street on Sunday, marking the character’s big debut in American Disney theme parks. Despite the Southern California heat wave that bumped Disneyland temperatures over 100 degrees, fans turned out for Oswald’s first day, giving him an extra-warm welcome to Anaheim. Meanwhile, Disneyland‘s popular Halloween Time is now in full swing, with the park decked out with seasonal attractions like Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy and Haunted Mansion Holiday now running. On top of all of that, various refurbishments and construction continues, with the park getting spruced up here and there before next year’s big 60th Anniversary celebration.

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It’s a big Halloween Time update today, let’s get started!

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland
Welcome to Halloween Time!

Halloween Time has officially kicked off for the season and the park is all decked out with returning favorites.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Patriotic bunting has made way for fall color
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Dapper Dans in their orange Halloween Time stripes
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

A look at wait times Sunday afternoon
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

In New Orleans Square, Haunted Mansion Holiday has returned with no major changes this year.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

A look at this year’s gingerbread house, based on the medieval iron maiden torture device.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Over in Frontierland, the festive Dia de los Muertos altars and calacas are back in Zocalo Park.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Lots of floral color
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Free face painting is available again – always a nice touch.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Nearby, Ray Bradbury’s Halloween Tree is back. Note the facade refurbishment underway…
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

I love this little Halloween Time feature, but would love to see more than just plastic pumpkins with Sharpie-d on faces here.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Further back in Frontierland, Big Thunder Ranch is all decked out for the Halloween Roundup and Carnival.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

The Scaredy Crow Shack has taken over Miss Chris’ Cabin.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Back in the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree, the annual Halloween Carnival is back. All of the usual favorites are here including the “Conjure a Villain” meet-and-greet tent, pumpkin carving, the Pirate’s League makeover area, and carnival games. Of course, Billy Hill and the Haunted Hillbillies aren’t here this year, instead a new magic show has filled their spot on the main stage.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

The live pumpkin carving is always a crowd favorite
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Free carnival games
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

The Pirates’ League makeover experience wasn’t very popular on Friday. High temperatures may have lessened interest.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Nothing great on the menu at the snack bar
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

The hugely popular villains meet-and-greet tent has returned and this year a new gypsy fortune teller outside entertains guests waiting in the scorching hot line. She’s a lot of fun and a nice addition to a queue that can be pretty brutal on hot days.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

A new character parade featuring Mickey and friends in their Halloween costumes along with a couple scarecrow stilt walkers and witches invite young kids to join along and parade through Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree before all dancing in front of the main stage.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Immediately after the new character parade, a new magic show has replaced Billy Hill and the Haunted Hillbillies on the main stage.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

The show is only about 20 minutes long but it’s a pretty fun diversion with a great ending.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Over in Mickey’s Toon Town, there’s no major Halloween Time offerings but they did dress up the entrance to the land a bit for the first time this year along with some orange bunting on the gazebo in front of Toon Town City Hall.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

And in Tomorrowland, Space Mountain is once again home to the delightfully campy Ghost Galaxy.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland


Oswald Arrives!

Over in Disney California Adventure, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit finally made his theme park debut on Sunday next to the gas station that bears his name.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

He’s as adorable as you’d expect and it’s really great to have him meeting with guests on Buena Vista Street.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Oswald drew long lines throughout the day, despite the 100+ temperatures. You can meet Oswald daily on Buena Vista Street from park opening until 7 p.m.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

A look at DCA wait times Sunday afternoon
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Refurbishment Roundup

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

[center]Main Street Makeovers[/center]
On Main Street, the new Guest Flow Corridors continue construction behind the Main Street buildings.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Facade refurbishments continue along Main Street as well…
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

A portion of the Market House facade is now behind tarps for refurbishment…
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

The Castle Brothers sign has returned
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

The Main Street Photo Supply is completely closed until later this month for interior and exterior refurbishment.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

[center]Rebuilding Bridges[/center]
At Sleeping Beauty Castle, the castle drawbridge was rebuilt last week. The cut-out seating along the bridge over the moat are still covered for now while work on those continue…
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

The new drawbridge looks great.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

New fence along the sides of the drawbridge
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

No more shields
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Back in Fantasyland, the outdoor vending location at the base of the old Skyway Chalet has been removed for work.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

[center]Courtyard Cleanup[/center]
In New Orleans Square, work continues in the Royal Courtyard. Since last week, the entire staircase has been removed and scaffolding has gone up. It’ll be interesting to see what Disney does here.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

[center]Dry Docked[/center]
Nearby, the Mark Twain Riverboat, Fowler’s Harbor and a section of New Orleans Square riverfront walkway are all closed for refurbishment.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

[center]RapidFill[/center]
In Tomorrowland, walls are down around the Submarine Lagoon and Cast appears to be in the process of testing out the newly refurbished attraction.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Gorgeous
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Not far away, the Magic Eye Theater is now finally closed to remove the Guardians of the Galaxy preview. The venue is set to reopen later this month but no word yet on if Captain EO will return.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

[center]Grand Refurbishment[/center]
More scaffolding is going up on more of the park-facing facade at the Grand Californian Hotel after another section recently got refurbished. This new portion of facade is almost entirely covered by trees, so there’s not much to see.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

[center]On Ice[/center]
In Downtown Disney, Disney announced late last month that the Studio Disney 365 tween girl makeover boutique would be rethemed to Frozen. Anna and Elsa’s Boutique was set to close at the beginning of September and reopen by this weekend. As of Sunday, the Studio Disney store has yet to close and Disney has yet to make any official statement on the status of the retail space.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Nearby, the repaving of the Mickey and Friends tram drop-off area continues…
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Merch Madness

More Haunted Mansion merchandise continues to slowly debut. You can find it all in the Port Royal shop in New Orleans Square.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

New hats.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

New bags for the ladies.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

This and That

Back in California Adventure, Flo’s V8 Cafe recently got a new menu.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Pork roast is now gone entirely and rotisserie-fired meat platters have been replaced by sandwiches. If you’re looking for more than a sandwich, ribs and rotisserie chicken is available. Sides are still included with meals, but you no longer have the option of choosing your own.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

A look at the breakfast menu
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

In Disneyland, the waiting area at Space Mountain’s exit got some more thematic touches after its recent remodel.
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Feels kind of Star Wars-y, no?
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland
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Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland
Weekly News & Information Round-Up
Weekly Theme Park Hours
September 15-21, 2014
[B]Disneyland Park[/B] [B]California Adventure[/B]
Mon.-Wed.: 10 am – 8 pm
Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm
Fri.-Sat.: 9 am – 12 am
Sunday: 8 am – 12 am
Mon.-Wed.: 10 am – 8 pm
Thursday: 9 am – 8 pm
Fri.-Sat.: 9 am – 10 pm
Sunday: 8 am – 10 pm
[CENTER]For a complete listing of theme park hours,
visit the Disneyland.com Theme Park Calendar
[/CENTER]
[center]Closure and Refurbishment Schedule[/center]
[b][center]Disneyland Park[/center][/b]
  • [B]Main Street Photo Supply Co.:[/B] Closed through September 23 for refurbishment.
  • [B]Hose-Drawn Streetcar:[/B] Closed starting September 3, re-opening not yet known.
  • [B]Mark Twain Riverboat:[/B] Closed starting September 5, re-opening not yet known.
  • [B]Magic Eye Theater:[/B] Closed September 12-25 for refurbishment.
  • [B]Mickey’s House:[/B] Closed September 15, 2014 for refurbishment.
  • [B]Indiana Jones Adventure:[/B] Closed September 16-18 for refurbishment.
  • [B]Matterhorn Bobsleds:[/B] Closed starting September 22-24 for refurbishment.
  • [B]Silhouette Studio and China Closet:[/B] Closed September 24-26 for refurbishment.
  • Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage: Reopens September 27, 2014.
[b][center]Disney California Adventure[/center][/b]
  • [B]Blue Sky Cellar:[/B] Closed indefinitely.
[b][center]Downtown Disney and Disneyland Resort Hotels[/center][/b]
  • Napa Rose Restaurant: Closed for kitchen renovation, reopening date not yet announced.
  • Studio Disney 365: Reopens mid-September as Anna & Elsa’s Boutique.
Tomorrowplan Crowd Estimates for Disneyland Resort from Mouseaddict

September 15-21

Mon
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Tue
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland
Wed
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland
Thu
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland
Fri
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland
Sat
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland
Sun
Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

  • It’s hot out there! Expect slightly smaller crowds at the parks, and remember to keep hydrated. Why not take a swim Under the Air Conditioned Sea to cool off?
  • Hotels are busy at the beginning of the week, but there is plenty of availability the remainder.
  • You don’t need Madame Leota to look into the future – just activate the Tomorrowplan feature in Mouseaddict to see the next two weeks of crowd projections.

The free Mouseaddict app for iPhone and iPad features more than five dozen categories of searchable resort information, weather forecasts, park and show schedules, the latest news and articles from MiceChat, and more. Download free on the App Store or at mouseaddict.com.

Halloween Time, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit arrives as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland

[center]Headline Roundup
A quick look at noteworthy Disney theme park headlines from around the web.[/center]
  • Disney has confirmed controversial plans to bring a “Frozen”-themed attraction to Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park. (Disney Parks Blog)
  • Apple Pay will come to Walt Disney World and Disney Stores in December for iPhone and Apple Watch users. (Orlando Sentinel)
  • Walt Disney Family Museum’s new exhibition will showcase the influence railroading had on Walt Disney’s life and work. (Walt Disney Family Museum)
  • How Disneyland refilled the Submarine Lagoon during California’s drought. (OC Register)
  • Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar will host a special “Mahaloween Luau” celebrating Halloween Time with Imagineers on September 29. (Disney Parks Blog)
  • Fans use casual street wear to dress up as favorite Disney characters in new ‘Disneybounding’ trend. (OC Register)
  • Holidays at Disneyland Resort will return with favorites including Sleeping Beauty Winter Castle, ¡Viva Navidad!, and more November 13-January 6. (Disney Parks Blog)
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Andy is a Southern California native and a life-long fan of Disney theme parks and animation. From 2007-2016, Andy wrote the weekly Dateline Disneyland photo, news and opinion blog here on MiceChat. Today, Andy continues to produce occasional Dateline Disneyland articles and additional special guest content for MiceChat.