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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The rest of the country may be frozen but it's springtime at Disneyland, with the famous pink trees in gorgeous bloom. It's also a time of renewal for the parks as many projects are underway. Meanwhile, major services and...
It's a holiday weekend, and that means crowds... sort of. It's also a VERY interesting time at the resort as parts of Downtown Disney are being demolished, construction is picking up on projects large and small in the parks,...
Happy Winnie the Pooh Day! We aren't quite sure who picks these "Days," but this one is fun enough for all us Disney fans. To celebrate, our favorite kid reporters (Lindalee, Juliet, Autumn and Chase) went to see Winnie...
5, 4, 3, 2...1! Happy New Year! 2022 is sure to bring some exciting things to the Disneyland Resort. While the holiday season winds down, there's a lot to look forward to, including new rides, entertainment, and more news...
The D23 member gifts for 2022 have just been revealed and fans of the Disney Parks will be thrilled that the castles of each park are at front and center of the collection. Those who purchase a new membership...
Happy Holidays to all of our MiceChat family and readers. Was Santa good to you? The man in the furry red suit may have flown back to the North Pole for a little rest, but our job here at MiceChat...
Disney is changing everything you know about planning your Disneyland and Walt Disney World visits. "Disney Genie" is a day-planning app that uses artificial intelligence to schedule your rides and dining and makes suggestions on the fly about where...
Disneyland's unionized Cast Members (represented by the Master Services Council) voted again on a new Disneyland work contract. The vote was held on December 2nd and 3rd. Disney California Adventure workers had previously approved the contract, so the vote...
We have a small update for you on the status of a beloved ride...
There was some late night drama at Disneyland's "it's a small world" Holiday on November 11th which resulted in the ride not opening in time for the first...
In a surprising twist today, Susan E. Arnold was elected Chairman of the Board (effective December 31, 2021). She will replace Bob Iger, who had continued to serve in the role even after stepping down as CEO. He will...
Did you survive Black Friday? You might have given up on the notion of visiting Disneyland this holiday season due to crowds and lack of park reservations... but a sudden shift in park availability opened up both parks on...
While you were sleeping, another of Disneyland's Magic Keys sold out. Back on October 25th, the top level Dream Key sold out due to high demand for park reservations. Today, the Believe Key joins the list of passes no...
Important Disneyland Update for you today, folks. As we prepare to transition from Halloween to the Holidays, Disneyland has been packing in the guests. It's been wall-to-wall people for weeks. And, since there hasn't been a ticket price increase...
It's never really a surprise when Disneyland raises ticket prices... if anything it's shocking that it's taken them this long to do it. The last time Disneyland adjusted their prices was in February of 2020. They reopened the parks...
We have a good bit of holiday cheer for you. Disneyland WILL hold its Candlelight Processional this year, which has bee a holiday tradition in the park since 1958. While there are no specifics just yet, the event will...
Great news everyone! Disneyland’s beloved Monorail returns for guest use tomorrow, October 15th!
While the Monorails have been testing for at least a month, this will be the first time the Monorails have carried guests since the park shutdowns in...
Change is a constant at the Disneyland Resort, it's always been that way... but the breathless pace these last few months has been hard for fans and visitors alike to keep up with. This week brings the certainty that...
It was an exciting morning for Mark Everett King Junior & Nataly Guzman as they were announced as the newest Disneyland Resort Ambassadors. The program, first started by Walt Disney himself in 1965, has continued to grow ever since. Today,...
The nightmare before Christmas may just be getting a Disneyland park reservation through the holidays. Unless you have your weekdays free, finding a weekend reservation is rapidly becoming a difficult prospect. We'll show you the current status of Magic...
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa has been operating without its namesake "Spa" since the Mandara closed in 2019, but that's about to change. Disneyland Resort hotel guests (staying at any of the three Disneyland hotels) can now book...