Norman Gidney
Norman Gidney, also known as Fishbulb, has produced and edited many of the articles on MiceChat over the years.
You've no doubt seen them around the park - a Dog, wearing a uniform, acting as assistant to another guest with a disability. The animal seems so well trained and attentive. Fighting the urge to pet them is almost...
Refurbishments, ride closures, and upkeep are all part of the life of any well-maintained theme park. Disneyland has been maintaining things nicely ever since the 50th anniversary and it is to be commended. It's all that upkeep that keeps...
On Thursday, December 6th, the estimable Betty White was awarded the Whomanitarian award for her lifelong dedication to animal welfare. Ms. White graciously accepted the honor and kicked off Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood. The family friendly event runs...
The old saying, "The show must go on," is taken seriously at Universal Studios Hollywood. We visited the park last week during a rain storm and found that when bad weather rolls through, their gates remain open and they...
According to Disney, more is more. Tomorrow, the first of 20 nights of Candlelight begin and Disneyland is all staged and ready for the big, unprecedented run. Meanwhile Indiana Jones enters its final week of refurbishment and finishing touches...
Have you recovered from your tryptophan coma? Because we have a lovely update from Disneyland and Disney California Adventure for you today. This week saw the return of the classic attractions Storybook Land Canal Boats and the beguiling Casey...
The unequivocal master of theme park Christmas, the Disneyland resort, wows guests once again with style and copious holiday cheer. This week we share more of the Christmas offerings at Disneyland and California Adventure by day and by night....
Universal Studios Hollywood has finally shed the horror filled persona it is known for during Halloween and is slowly reemerging as a festive holiday wonderland. Yes, it's nearly Grinchmas time for all good Who girls and boys. But there's...
There's no denying it, the Holidays have arrived at the Disneyland Resort. Some of it is wonderful and some a bit disappointing. But there's one real standout as Christmas zooms into California Adventure's Cars Land. We'll show you all...
FILMING SAVING MR. BANKS AT DISNEYLAND
This week the film production Saving Mr. Banks moved in and began filming in various locations throughout Disneyland park. The film tells the behind the scenes story of how the film Mary Poppins came...
Knott’s Berry Farm has its hands full on the present, while prepping for the future. They are now in the middle of creating another charming, down-home Christmas celebration for 2012. At the same time, gearing up for new attractions...
Welcome to the Disneyland resort edition of In the Parks. Wednesday was Halloween, and by the next morning, we found that Christmas had expanded substantially. We've got the photos for you below. But the tasty treat of the week...
Last year, Sinister Pointe hit the Southern California Haunt scene with a brand new facility that offered haunts not just at Halloween, but also at Christmas and for a few other weekends throughout the year. This year, the attraction...
The Disneyland Resort is celebrating refurbishmas. No, perhaps Halloween. Wait, there are lights and Christmas decorations up. I've got it, it must be that beloved holiday . . . Christmaween. We are now in that strange transitional period where...
The Empty Grave in Anaheim's Garden Walk has always been one of MiceChat's favorite haunts. Built new, from the ground up, every year, this independent haunted attraction has returned bigger and better tan ever for the 2012 season of...
Knotts Scary Farm is in the middle of celebrating its 40th year of Haunt. They have certainly attempted to scare as well as entertain this season. With 13 mazes, 4 scare zones and 9 shows, there's much more to...
The message boards lit up this week as a load of news was broken by Al Lutz regarding huge changes coming to the Disneyland resort. It seems that Tomorrowland as we know it will become a thing of the...
Three years ago Queen Mary reinvented itself as a major force in the seasonal haunted attraction market. Nobody suspected that this struggling venue would ever be able to compete alongside Knott's and Universal, but they did. Stunning critics and...
While Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is proving to be a financial success for the resort, something even bigger is just around the bend. At the moment, there are several projects underway at the resort and plenty more...
As the story goes, many years ago an accident occurred at a theatre known for its eccentric resident magician. This particular location was renowned as a center for the dark arts and was home to only the most extreme...