Thanksgiving time is here again and turkeys everywhere are shaking in their boots (we hear that Turkeys are very fashion forward).  The In The Parks Disneyland and Theme Park blog fills us in on all the holiday happenings at the parks, as well as some passholder news, photos, and local Southern California events.  David Michael shares many great photos from Disneyland and California adventure.  Join us in the holiday news and fun.

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The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are officially in full swing and all of the seasonal favorites are back - from Small World Holiday, Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle, to Santa's Reindeer Roundup at Big Thunder Ranch. The nightly "Believe... In Holiday Magic" fireworks spectacular is back as well, along with its signature snowfall finale. Meanwhile, construction continues at California Adventure and Santa makes an appearance in a new location.  The Resort fights Swine Flu, and more is added to "The Disneyland Story" exhibit in the Main Street Opera House. Join us for Dateline Disneyland, your weekly look at Disneyland Resort news, photos, and construction.

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In the Parks Southern California Theme Park Blog brings us all the news and photos from Disneyland and beyond.  Today marks the start of the Christmas season at the Disneyland Resort.  It is also a very popular weekend to visit the parks and will likely be very crowded.  However, keep in mind Disneyland's continuing parking problems, and the mass of cheerleaders which will descend on the resort like locusts this weekend.  There are lots of great construction photos, as well as news from Knott's Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain.  It's a great update today, don't miss all the details.

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It was quite a week at the Disneyland Resort.  Christmas suddenly arrived and filming locations were set up throughout the park for the Disney Christmas day parade on ABC.  Lucky park guests were able to spot celebrities or even catch performances.  New Orleans Square saw the addition of not only its Christmas decorations, but a new meet and greet and river show themed to the Princess and the Frog as well.  California Adventure is also getting in the holiday spirit, but walls throughout Paradise Pier conceal much of the real magic which is being constructed just beyond our view.  It is unbelievable to think that they've managed to add even more equipment to the World of Color platform in the bay, but that's exactly what they've done.  Join us as we take a look at what's new and what's news at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.

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Is there ever an off season anymore at Disneyland?  Doesn't seem to be.  Halloween ended last weekend, but we are already predicting crowds this week for Veterans Day and the start of Tiana's Showboat Jubilee (inspired by the Princess and the Frog animated feature).  The park will also be taping the Very Merry Christmas Parade this weekend with some spots filmed during the week.  But don't expect crowds to lighten up after this week.  The Christmas season officially starts at the resort on November 13th this year, followed the next week by Thanksgiving - and then the really BIG crowds begin to show up!  No worries, it isn't all about crowds today, we also have stunning construction photos and updates from the parks, including some exciting progress in the World of Color viewing park.

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Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort wrapped up last night; however, even as guests flooded into the park in record numbers to celebrate the spooky season, Christmas decorations were popping up in the stores and  the castle itself was blanketed in fake snow.  It was a collision of two holidays throughout the park, as if Haunted Mansion Holiday's story line had seeped out into the park itself. New Orleans Square and A Bug's Land are all decked out for the holidays and within the next couple of weeks, the parks will be completely transformed into a winter wonderland. Meanwhile, construction continues on the World of Color platform in Paradise Bay as the water level rises.  Construction, merchandise, hotel, and operational updates in today's Dateline Disneyland as well as dozens of beautiful photos of the resort.

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Halloween is just one day away and that means huge crowds for the Disneyland Resort all weekend as guests scramble to see the Halloween Screams fireworks, Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, and Mickey's Trick or Treat Party before the holiday is over.  That also means parking in remote lots if you arrive late to the resort.  David gives you the tips you need if you plan to visit Disneyland this weekend.  He also fills us in on the newly reopened Magic Shop on Main Street USA, automated stroller rental, an extra night just added to Knot's Halloween Haunt, and lots of great tips and photos from Disneyland.

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Take a look with us at an attraction near and dear to the heart of Walt Disney himself, Carousel of Progress. First presented at the 1964 New York World's Fair, Carousel of Progress was a smash success and one of the most popular attractions at the Fair.  Walt embraced an optimistic view of humanity and of the future, both present in Carousel of Progress.  But progress itself forced the Carousel out of Disneyland in 1973 and to Disney World, where it remains (occasionally in temporary status) to this day.  Join us for a look back at this classic attraction complete with photos and video.  It's still a great big beautiful tomorrow!

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One of the most heavily anticipated events of the year has finally occured at Disney's California Adventure park . . . WATER!  Paradise Bay is finally filling up after many long months of World of Color construction.  Of course, we have lots of beautiful photos to commemorate the event, along with a fantastic Disneyland Resort update.  It is a week of change at the parks.  Halloween is not yet over, but Christmas is already pushing its way into the parks.  Houdini is moving into the Magic Shop on Main Street.  Various restaurants are getting refurbishments.  And of course, there are dozens of construction photos from Little Mermaid and Cars Land for you to drool over.  Have a wonderful week and enjoy the update!

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Darkbeer is back to fill us in on the latest Southern California theme park news.  He is being run ragged by bridezilla, but that hasn't stopped his pursuit of the week's best theme park deals, news, photos, and more.  This week, news from Knott's Berry Farm, Six Flags, Universal Studios, and much more.

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The MiceChat weekly news, discussion, rumor, and trip report round up is back with even more fun and interesting news from the parks.  The first MiceChat family has spotted Disneyland's new president in the parks and has the pictures to prove it.  Knott's Berry Farm is running some great ticket specials, including Haunt.  Disney's newest characters from Princess and the Frog are already making appearances in the parks.  New animatronics for Indy.  A possible high speed rail station to Anaheim and connecting Peoplemover to Disneyland.  Animal Kingdom has two very tall babies.  MiceChat rates 'Where The Wild Things Are.'  Plus - Hatbox Ghost, Balloon Boy, FanArt, crowded parks, and dozens of top news and discussion links.  The greatest diversion on earth just arrived - enjoy the round up!

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Construction crews have been working through weekends lately to meet World of Color's deadlines.  The amount of technology crammed into one lagoon is impressive and Dateline Disneyland brings us lots of shots to drool over.  Also in Disneyland News today, the first of the 55th anniversary merchandise has begun to hit the stores.  A bit of Disneyland history has returned to the back of Tom Sawyer Island.  New Disneyland President, George Kalogridis, has only been on the job for one week, but is already making a mark on the park.  As always, Dateline Disneyland brings us the news, photos, and construction updates from the Disneyland Resort.  It was a glorious week to be in the parks.

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