In the Parks

There is a ton of news and information from the Southern California Parks this week. Disney California Adventure's Cars Land is nearly ready to go and the Matterhorn should begin vehicle testing soon in Disneyland. We also have news that Magic Mountain's Drop of Doom is progressing nicely and SeaWorld's Manta coaster has begun testing as well. And we don't forget Knott's either, with their epic turn around of the lovely

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We have BIG news this week. Universal held "technical rehearsals" (Disney calls them "soft openings") of their brand new mega attraction, Transformers: The Ride 3D. We'll share our review and photos here. We also check on Disneyland's preparations for the big summer crowds and Disney California Adventure's final push to get ready for the June 15th opening of two new lands. Then we stop by Knott's

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We have an update today that is filled with Southern California theme park goodness. Disneyland is still busy completing the Matterhorn overhaul and the expanded Carnation Cafe. Meanwhile, Disney California Adventure is pushing to meet the June 15th deadline for the unprecedented overhaul at that park. Cars are already zooming in Radiator Springs and streetcars will soon be rolling down Buena Vista ...

It's no surprise that Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are busy places during Spring Break, but today's update also finds Knott's Berry Farm, SeaWorld and the Discovery Science Center all packed with crowds as well. We'll start off with coverage of the many projects at the Disneyland resort. Then we'll show you what's new at Knott's Berry Farm and let you know what the opening dates are for SeaWorld's ...

Have you ever seen a jungle of butterflies? How about the building of a mountain? You will see all of this and more in today's In the Parks. We touch base at Disneyland to check on the Matterhorn progress and Carnation Cafe's major redo. We then tour Disney California Adventure's two major projects, Cars land and Buena Vista Street. Then we flutter down to the San Diego's Safari Park for the new Butterfly ...