Norman Gidney
Norman Gidney, also known as Fishbulb, has produced and edited many of the articles on MiceChat over the years.
It's D23 Expo weekend folks! Time to delve into the epicenter of all things Disney. There has been much more to see and do at the Anaheim Convention center, just across the street from Disney California Adventure, than you...
There is a huge buildup of anticipation for the big D23 convention among Disneyland cast and guests. The big event will take place just across the street from the park at the Anaheim convention center and will steal a...
Today we catch up on one of our favorite Southern California parks. Knott's Berry Farm opened three family attractions and the refurbished Timber Mountain Log Ride at the beginning of the season and has enjoyed an amazingly busy season....
In The Parks returns to deliver the latest news and information from the Disneyland resort. This week, we take time to stop and smell the roses, literally. We'll also share the progress on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the...
We have a mixed report for you this week from the Disneyland Resort. While the park is stunningly beautiful in some areas, there are a few spots that could use a little bit of help. We look at some...
They're baaaaack. Universal Studios has confirmed that the wildly popular AMC show, The Walking Dead, will be the basis for new mazes at this year's Halloween Horror Nights. The eerily authentic and disturbingly real maze experiences will place “Halloween...
Universal Studios has dubbed this the Summer of Survival. No truer statement could be made of the park at the moment, as they are in the throws of major construction while at the same time getting ready for the...
Disneyland is 58 years old this week and we were there to help the gracefully aging park celebrate with an event held in Town Square on Wednesday. We also stop by Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to check on the...
UPDATE: Universal has finally confirmed that a maze based on the 2013 film Evil Dead will be walk through attractions at both Universal Hollywood and Universal Studios Orlando as part of Universal Halloween Horror Nights 2013 on both coasts.
As...
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure survived the 4th of July holiday mega-week and came out just fine. The lighter than normal crowds were helped, in part, by annual passholder block-out dates, and made for a far more relaxed atmosphere and...
Last night, Knott's Berry Farm held a huge announcement event in the Charles Schultz Theatre to reveal all of their dastardly plans for the 41st Knott's Scary Farm Halloween Haunt. Heralding the oldest and biggest Halloween party on the...
We hope you had a safe and happy 4th of July! Here in the United States, we celebrate our independence with fireworks, red, white, and blue decorations, and festive food. Disneyland is known for its remarkable fireworks displays. We've...
We have a patriotic update for you today from the Disneyland Resort. As part of Limited Time Magic, July 4th has been spread across the full week. We offer our suggestions for fireworks viewing and more. Meanwhile, Big Thunder...
Yesterday, in a small ceremony inside the Walt Disney Studios, Soundstage 1 was rededicated as the Annette Funicello Stage. Arguably the most popular Mouskateer, Annette commanded a sizable crowd of fellow Mousketeers, Disney dignitaries, studio staff, and executives.
Prior to...
Disney California Adventure is getting ready to host the world premiere of Disney's The Lone Ranger. We've got the scoop and photos for you. In the meantime, the resort has found an acceptable solution to the safety railings that were...
There are hundreds of fan sites dedicated to covering Disney and the Disney Universe that are run and operated by Disney fans. In 2009, Disney themselves jumped into the online fan space with D23, the official Disney fan club....
Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, is a park in transition. Since the Knott family sold the park to Cedar Fair in 1997, the focus had moved steadily from family attractions to high thrills. However, the pendulum is...
The Disneyland Resort is in the middle of an average summer season. The crowds are swelling, schools are shuttering for the season, and the parks are becoming packed with locals and visitors alike. There is still plenty to do...
Even though MiceChat readers have known about it for quite some time, Universal Studios Hollywood has just officially announced this afternoon that “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” is taking over the building vacated by the Terminator. This delightful 3D motion...
SeaWorld hopes to make a splash with plans for its 50th anniversary in 2014. Promising a "Sea of Surprises," all three SeaWorld parks (Orlando, San Diego, and San Antonio) will be celebrating an 18 month anniversary blast. New shows, up-close...