Dusty Sage
Dusty is the founder and CEO of MiceChat.com. When he's not visiting theme parks and writing, editing or speaking about Disney and theme parks worldwide, Dusty is involved in multiple Disney related projects and charities. He helped save and restore the charming Walt Disney Birthplace in Chicago, launched the Dick Van Dyke Foundation, and is the curator of Walt Disney's historic 1930's estate in Hollywood.
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"Adventure is out there!" And it’s sweeping through Disneyland Resort starting April 26th. Through August 4th, Pixar Fest is bringing friendship, food, characters, and special entertainment to every corner of the resort. Whether you're a lifelong Pixar enthusiast or...
Guests who use Disney's Disability Access Service (DAS) should brace themselves for changes as Disneyland and Walt Disney World prepare to roll out some big updates to their Accessibility Services in the coming weeks. While you likely won't see...
What a week it's been for Disney news! Following last Monday's Disneyland Update, I spent an enlightening day at Walt Disney Imagineering, touring, and witnessing cutting-edge animatronics and R&D projects. Insights from Bob Iger and Josh D'Amaro added to...
Galactic travelers, get ready to embark on a Star Wars extravaganza at Disneyland's Season of the Force!
Disneyland's Season of the Force is a celebration of all things Star Wars, transforming the park into an interstellar playground. Experience themed attractions,...
There is some good news from Disneyland - Donald's Duck Pond is now open after a year-long delay. The water splash pad never opened with the new ToonTown this time last year and surprised opened today. We also have...
It's a week of shakeups and exploring! We investigate the news you'll want to know about BIG changes at Imagineering and what's behind it. Look at Disneyland's upcoming Avatar Land and where it could go. Note the soft sales...
Disneyland Magic Key annual pass sales will resume on March 5th as early as 9am (Pacific Time)!
Disneyland's Magic Key annual pass program sales have been suspended for months... but hang on to your hats and prepare your keyboards for...
It was a big week for Disneyland as the California Adventure Food & Wine Festival brought huge crowds and springtime flavors to the Resort. Meanwhile, Minnie takes over for Women's History Month, construction rages, and Haunted Mansion forces a crowd...
As bad as things have been looking for the Disney Company since the ouster of Bob Chapek a little over a year ago, this past week showed some blue sky at last. We'll take a look at what that...
In a somewhat dull but encouraging Disney investor call today, Bob Iger laid out mostly good news for the company and stronger-than-expected financial results.
Disney's Q1 2024 earnings were stronger than the same quarter last year. Disney reported steady revenues...
Pack up the tree and jingle that last bell because the holidays are officially over at the Disneyland Resort... with just one last holdout. You might need a snack (or two) to get through today's epic Disneyland Update because...
Twas the Update before Christmas, when all through the park, Disney's plans for the New Year were making their mark. New shows and parades, with a bang and a zoom, From Magic Happens to fireworks that light up the...
When the last Christmas lights twinkle out for the last time in the new year, there's a big slate of entertainment returning to the Disneyland Resort. With a plethora of performances ranging from parades to nighttime spectaculars, there should...
Even the most "bah humbug" person out there can admit this is officially the holiday season now that Thanksgiving has passed us by. While the wintertime holidays have been celebrated for a few weeks now at Disneyland, this week is...
Can you hear the sleigh bells on Main Street? The Disneyland Resort's holiday season starts November 10 and runs through January 7, 2024. The holidays at the Merriest Place on Earth are comfort food for the soul with dazzling...
Disneyland's Adventureland Treehouse has officially opened (November 10th, 2023). I was able to climb the stairs and visit the entirely redesigned attraction before daybreak on November 3rd, 2023, with Kim Irvine, Executive Creative Director of Walt Disney Imagineering. I...
It was a shocking performance of Fantasmic! at Disneyland on April 22, 2023 when the Maleficent Dragon (affectionately known as Murphy) caught fire as guests watched in shock. The entire dragon soon became engulfed in flames and began falling...
Welcome to our weekly Disneyland update! We're just a few days away from the start of the Christmas season and there's a lot happening at The Happiest Place on Earth. This week, get ready to scale a new adventure...
The brand new Villas at the Disneyland Hotel, Disneyland's 2nd Vacation Club property, has officially opened to guests (as of September 28th, 2023). We checked in for an opening night stay and share photos and information below about the...
Step with us into a world where holidays collide and Disneyland's seasons dance side by side. Snow has fallen on Sleeping Beauty Castle, while pumpkins hold court on Main Street, USA. However, amidst the spectacle of multiple celebrations, we...