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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Disneyland is marching toward a full reopening. With most state restrictions set to expire on June 15th, Disneyland has begun increasing capacity in the parks. Of course, that means more hotel rooms are needed.
The Disneyland Hotel will return to...
Disneyland has reopened at long last, but things aren't exactly as you remember them and there's a lot you need to know to get a ticket, book park reservations, and navigate the new park experience. Gone are the days...
The old adage that "less is more" is certainly in play at the Disneyland Resort right now. Less guests mean more opportunity for fun. But as capacity increases in the park, issues are popping up in guest management, queue...
Bob Chapek led the Walt Disney Company's shareholder meeting today. While these meetings always focus on earnings, there are almost always nuggets of information that Disney Parks fans will find interesting. Today's meeting reveals that park capacity is increasing...
Disneyland has been reopened to guests for just a little over a week now, and there's lots of news and information to share. While everyone has been focused on small crowds and short waits, that's not the full story....
If you read our recent Disneyland Update, you know that even though the parks are serving a very limited number of guests, the queues can still back up and overflow into tight pathways around the park. To counter that,...
It's time to count down to magic. . . Disneyland reopens this Friday, folks!!! And we have an unbelievable amount of information for you. Everything you need to know to enjoy your return visit to the parks and avoid...
When Disneyland began selling tickets and booking theme park reservations again on April 15th there was one HUGE group of potential guests left out in the cold, out-of-state visitors. The exclusion wasn't Disney's fault, but rather California state travel...
It's almost time to ride the revamped version of Disneyland's Snow White. Her former "Scary Adventures" are now an "Enchanted Wish," which foretells how the attraction has been changed during the long theme park closure. Join us for the...
Way back in September of last year we shared that Disney was adding a 5th Key to the pillar stones of being a Cast Member. In addition to Safety, Courtesy, Show, and Efficiency, they added "Inclusion." At the time,...
There was big news this week regarding Disneyland's reopening tickets and park reservation plans. But one thing that got a bit overlooked in the wealth of information was the list of attractions that would be operating in Disneyland and...
We have a springtime treat for you today, exciting aerial photos of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure! With the reopening of theme park operations just a few weeks away, there's a lot of activity. We'll show you what's being...
Conditions are improving rapidly in California, thanks in part to an aggressive vaccination effort and continued strict mask and social distancing efforts. So, even as other states see a new surge, California's cases continue to decline.
The state is approaching...
We've been waiting for this news item since we first learned that alcohol would be served in Star Wars Galaxy's edge. While there's no need for alcoholic beverage sales all over Disneyland the way it's available at California Adventure...
This was your week Disney fans! After a long year of nothing . . . Disneyland isn't just closer to reopening, but we have a decade or more of rumors of expansions, new attractions, more shopping, hotels, and even...
Heads Up . . . If you are a Legacy Disneyland Passholder, you have a new requirement beginning tomorrow (March 16th, 2021) in order to claim your merchandise/food discounts. Here's what you need to know.
First, and most importantly, your...
Yesterday marks one full year since Disneyland closed, and while normal theme park operations aren't yet scheduled, there will be a reopening of sorts later this week when Disney California Adventure launches a special-ticketed food event. AND, while the...
Universal Studios Hollywood has jumped on the food festival bandwagon. Now almost all the Southern California parks have a festival or something else going on which allows guests to see the parks (without rides). The Universal event is a...
The day we thought would never come is just weeks away. Disneyland finally has a roadmap for reopening. But we'll share why that big day won't be quite as soon as everyone hopes. Plus, what's likely to reopen, what...
Theme parks were thrown a lifeline from the state today. Since March last year, all large theme parks/Amusement Parks in the state have been closed. While some have been able to open shopping and dining, the economic impact on...