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Norman Gidney

Norman Gidney
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Norman Gidney, also known as Fishbulb, has produced and edited many of the articles on MiceChat over the years.
Boy do we have a sumptuous update for you today. New restaurants are opening, Halloween Horror Nights is on its way, and the park has really never looked better. Today we share with you our recent preview look at...
Hello readers! It's time to jump back into Universal Studios Hollywood with a mini update that follows the ongoing changes to the park and nearby CityWalk. With The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Walking Dead, and the collection...
It's time for another Universal Studios Hollywood park update and we have plenty of news and pics for you to enjoy today.  CityWalk projects are coming along with Dongpo Kitchen, Voodoo Donuts and the Cinemas all under construction. We...
Universal Studios Hollywood is going full steam ahead into the summer months with three brand new attractions, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Flight of the Hippogriff, and The Walking Dead. Plus, this includes the entire Wizarding World that...
We have an easy breezy update from Universal Studios Hollywood for you this week. After the official Press sneak peak of the brand new Walking Dead walk-through attraction, it closed again to allow Universal to make a few more...
In a terrifying fanfare that would make Rick Grimes proud, The Walking Dead attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood held a sneak preview for press on June 28th. Getting a glimpse inside this brand new, year-round walk-through attraction we got...
This week Universal Studios Hollywood announced another major round of expansions that would effect the theme park, CityWalk and, most notably, the Studios. As a cherry on top, they even unveiled a streamlined new logo. We cover this news...
We have a ginormous update for you from Universal Studios Hollywood, the entertainment capital of Los Angeles. The new Walking Dead walk-through attraction is slated for a July 4th opening. We can't wait. Next, we stroll through the park...
Knott's Berry Farm is celebrating a very special milestone, the 75th anniversary of Ghost Town. Yes, the very heart of Knott's Berry Farm has been entertaining guests with its rich theme of western life and lore, capturing the hearts...
Every year Universal Studios Hollywood’s gets into the spirit of giving with their annual “Christmas in Spring” event. Held at M.E.N.D (Meet Each Need with Dignity) in Pacoima, the event gives low income families a chance to celebrate and have some...
Howdy pardners, we return to the farm, Knott's Berry Farm that it, to check out the fully refurbished Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant. There are also a few other bits of news from around the park for us to...
Last week, Universal Studios Hollywood opened The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to eager guests.  In town for the festivities were stars from the films and the creative masterminds that have now shepherded to life four immersive lands based...
"The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" officially opens to the public TODAY (April 7th) at Universal Studios Hollywood. The new fully themed land is a breathtaking journey into a world of magic and make believe. Expertly designed and nestled...
Universal Studios Hollywood celebrated the arrival of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter yesterday, complete with red carpet gala and opening ceremony that would make Dumbledore proud. The night began with a who's who of arrivals on the longest...
World renowned Chef Ludo Lefebvre brings his famous buttermilk Provençal Fried Chicken-inspired menu to Universal CityWalk™ with the debut of LudoBird™, serving up a vibrant and flavorful take on the American classic fried chicken sandwich. CityWalk’s new establishment, LudoBird, which originated from Chef Lefebvre’s food...
We have magical things for you today.  It's been a while since we have had a chance to cover Universal Studios Hollywood and suddenly there is a ton of news to share.  Major changes are happening in the park...
Berrylicious! It's that special time of the year down on the farm.  The Boysenberry Festival has returned to Knott's Berry Farm and runs through April 3. Guests can celebrate the amazing berry that started it all with ridiculously good...
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the addition of a brand new, state of the art, horror walkthrough based on AMC's popular series, "The Walking Dead".  The attraction brings the most popular show in cable television history to life in...
Six Flags Magic Mountain is a park of firsts.  The first ride to go over 100mph (Superman). The first suspended coaster on the west coast (Ninja). The first 360 degree loop (The Great American Revolution).  Now, in honor of...
Designing a set for a film is a very precise art, as described by Alan Gilmore (Art Director of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire). Façades are constructed to convey the look...