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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We've got good and bad news for Walt Disney World fans... but mostly good! Walt Disney World Resort is rolling out some major changes to enhance your experience, but they are also raising prices for Annual Pass holders. Here's...
The mouse is rolling out a new wave of ticket and travel updates for Disneyland. While some changes are small and others large, they all move the resort slowly in a new direction. We'll sort through the pixie dust...
Get ready for a packed Disneyland Update, everyone! The brand-new Disneyland Hotel Discovery Tower has opened its doors and we were there to capture it all for you. Plus, a jazzy new show has splashed onto the Rivers of...
MiceChatters, we're about to embark on a magical journey that spans 58 years of Disneyland history! Join me as we welcome the sparkling new Disneyland Ambassadors for 2024-2025, Jada Young and Raul Aquino Rojas. ✨
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You can count on unexpected events at Disneyland at any time. Last week brought the milestone announcement that they've taken another significant step toward a major resort expansion (DisneylandForward). But this week's blockbuster news tops that: a massive increase...
Disney is setting the stage for a near doubling of its Disney Parks and Experiences segment. In an early morning SEC Filing, the company revealed plans to spend nearly $60 Billion in the next 10 years in its parks...
At long last, it's starting to feel like fall, with cooler temperatures and gloomy skies. But this week also brought some exciting news about the future of the Disneyland Resort... the massive DisneylandForward project reached a new milestone. And...
Well, it finally happened…
Starting today (September 12, 2023), Disneyland Resort has updated its menus to add alcohol to three more restaurants in the park: Carnation Cafe, River Belle Terrace, and Cafe Orleans. To entice guests to visit these dining...
It's been a rollercoaster week at Disneyland! With the opening of the revamped Tiana's Palace, success of the new San Fransokyo dining district, and near completion of the Adventureland Treehouse and Disneyland Villas hotel tower, the resort is letting...
Let the good times roll! Tiana's Palace has officially opened at Disneyland. The restaurant, which is a retheme of the old French Market in New Orleans Square, has a whole new look and menu. We were able to preview...
And just like that 🫰 it's Halloween! After a week of uncomfortably high heat, Disneyland launched Halloween Time on Friday... and the magic of the season materialized with spooky clouds and even a brief downpour. We'll show you how...
San Fransokyo Square opens today (August 31, 2023). Based on the city from Disney Animation's Big Hero 6, the area is a retheme of Disney California Adventure's Pacific Wharf dining area. The area includes a character meet and greet...
You can almost hear bat wings fluttering as Disneyland prepares to kick off its Halloween season later this week. The spooky time of year officially begins this Friday, September 1st! And amidst the flurry of getting the park dressed...
What a week! After a historic hurricane/tropical storm and even an earthquake, it's been a wild few days. But aside from the rare weather phenomenon, there are lots of things happening at Disneyland. Summer is coming to a close...
Today's Disneyland Update starts with a trio of Disney challenges. Times are more difficult for the company than fans may realize. But, it doesn't mean Disney is standing still, far from it. While there's only one major ride under...
Today brings a surprising bit of drama at Disneyland, starting with a burst pipe in a popular restaurant. But that's not the only challenge the park faces. As we approach what we predict to be some exceptionally busy days...
Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel is nearing the completion of its transformation into the Pixar Place Hotel. The hotel remains open during its transformation and currently offers full-price rooms, even without a pool or food service. However, that's about to...
Another week, another drama... or two. Dive into today's Disneyland Update for a sprinkling of disappointments with Fantasmic, an influx of new beverages on tap, jazzy entertainment, expensive plastic prizes, Halloween preparations, a sweltering tropical heatwave, and an abundance...
The wait is almost over! Disney California Adventure's "Rogers: the Musical" made its offical debut on June 30, 2023! We were fortunate to attend a media preview at 2pm on June 29th and another performance at 5:30pm. Below, find...
Updated June 23, 2023: New information has been released about the changes coming to Disney Genie+.
Disney's website now has a new popup detailing a pretty major change coming to the Disney Genie+ service beginning June 27. Starting that day, guests...