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Andy Castro

Andy Castro
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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.
Welcome back to Dateline Disneyland!  We're back this week with a HUGE Disneyland Update for you after taking last week off to give you a preview of What's New and What's Next at Disneyland in 2024.  In the last...
From Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway in a totally re-imagined Mickey's Toontown, to the spectacular "Wondrous Journeys" fireworks show, and the wonderfully reimagined Adventureland Treehouse -- 2023 offered up some fantastic new magic in Disneyland.   But what about...
Looking back, 2023 ended up being a pretty busy year at Disneyland. The Resort kicked off the year by taking center stage as the heart of the Walt Disney Company's 100th anniversary celebration. As part of that big, shiny...
Happy Disney100!  ...Or is it?   The party may have been forgotten here in Anaheim, but don't worry, there's always a Disney history party happening at Disneyland.  We dive into some of the park's storied history today even though...
Welcome to the Disneyland Resort Project Tracker!  From a new expansion of the Haunted Mansion's grounds starting to get underway to the ongoing transformations of Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Downtown Disney, the Disneyland Resort Project Tracker is your guide...
Southern California just can't shake the June Gloom but Disneyland is heading into summer with major projects underway, new offerings on their way soon, and big refurbishments in progress.  At Disneyland, Tiana's takeover of New Orleans Square and Critter...
From construction to crowds, there's a lot going on at Disneyland right now!  On Friday, Disney unveiled a heartwarming tribute to its longtime non-profit partners at the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  Over on the Rivers of America, it's been a full...
Mickey's Toontown is back!  The kid-favorite land has officially reopened from a major overhaul that saw its landscape completely re-imagined alongside the addition of tons of new interactive elements.  The end result is a land rich with opportunities for...
It was another busy week for Disneyland! The Resort is littered with numerous refurbishment, expansion, and construction projects from Downtown Disney to Pacific Wharf.  Not only are off-season projects abundant but Disney California Adventure's popular Lunar New Year celebration...
We're just days away from the official launch of Disney100, the Walt Disney Company's 100th-anniversary celebration.  While the Disney100 celebration will take place across the globe, the heart of the celebration is set to take place at Walt Disney's...
It was another busy week for Disney's returning CEO Bob Iger.  Iger kicked off the week with a Town Hall meeting for all Disney employees, answering wide-ranging questions from staff from around the Walt Disney Company.  Throughout the week,...
What a wild week for Disney news!  Sunday evening Disney employees and fans alike were shocked to see news headlines that former CEO Bob Iger had dethroned Bob Chapek as head of the company!  After Iger retired as CEO...
A knight in shiny white armor has returned to defend the castle.  Disney Cast Members and employees worldwide were greeted with shocking news Sunday night:  A letter from Bob Iger announcing his return to the company as CEO.   The...
Halloween Time scared up some big crowds at Disneyland last week.  Favorable weather and popular seasonal offerings had guests out in full force, despite Disney's ever-climbing prices.  Meanwhile, Disneyland revealed new details for the upcoming Disney100 Celebration, including an...
For the first time ever, D23 Expo's big Disney Parks and Resorts presentation was held on the final day of the convention. So this year it seems the best may have been saved for last.  The always highly-anticipated presentation...
The Disney Parks and Experiences Pavilion is always a highlight of the D23 Expo show floor.   And this year, it is once again not-to-be-missed.  This year's Disney Parks pavilion represents the "Wonderful World of Dreams" Disney Imagineers are...
Disney is kicking off its 100th anniversary celebration at D23 Expo. To celebrate, this year's Walt Disney Archives exhibit is showcasing props, costumes, and historical artifacts that take Expo guests on a journey through the last 100 years of...
Making its triumphant return to California as part of D23 Expo, Walt Disney's airplane has landed at D23 Expo!  The Grumman Gulfstream I plane, nicknamed "The Mouse," was acquired by Walt Disney in 1963.  The interior of the plane...
It was an exciting week at Disneyland with the return of a beloved classic.  Pirates of the Caribbean returned after a lengthy refurbishment and is once again serving up swashbuckling fun to the masses.  On the other side of...
Summertime is heating up at Disneyland!  The heatwave over the weekend brought scorching weather to the parks which resulted in canceled park reservations and somewhat smaller crowds. After a two-year hiatus, the All-American College Band has returned! This summertime...