Last week saw the arrival of Monorail Orange, the last of the new fleet of Monorails for the Disneyland Resort. While wrapped pieces were placed on the beam, it will be many weeks before we see her in operation. The famous goat of Big Thunder Mountain has returned to the attraction. In sad news, the fine dining Vineyard Room at Disney's California Adventure Park is closing soon. Read all of the news from David Michael and his Monday in the ... Read More

View: Monday in the Parks Disneyland and Southern California News and Updates

David Micheal has a huge Disneyland update for us today. With the Fall/Halloween/Christmas refurbishments, overlays, and changes finally on the schedule, things will be busy around the resort. Some of the biggest changes and the most work will be done in the New Orleans Square area of Disneyland and the Sun Wheel area of Disney's California Adventure Park. We also have the news for you on Bats Day, the Disneyland Half-Marathon, Gay Days, and the CHOC Walk. You think the ... Read More

View: The Monday In The Parks Disneyland and Theme Park Updates

Disneyland marketing pulled a fast one Friday evening, announcing a price increase at 5pm at the end of the work week. But the news didn't slip by Darkbeer's radar, he immeadiately posted the news to the boards and posts full details and pictures today, including how you can save money on your Disneyland tickets. Also up this week: Information on Mickey's Trick-Or-Treat, etiquette classes for those in the resort district - be nice to tourists, Disneyland and the earthquake, Santa(s) ... Read More

View: Monday In The Parks: Disneyland ticket prices up,

David is back and feeling better and has a HUGE update for you today. Sounds like there will be lots of changes this Fall including the closure of all of the McDonald's locations at the Disneyland Resort. The Sun Wheel is preparing to shut down for its transformation into "Mickey's Fun Wheel." Six Flags Magic Mountain is set to get a new wooden coaster in 2009. But that is just the tip of the iceburg, more news about the Hyperion Theater, Fantasmic, ... Read More

View: Disneyland News Update

Darkbeer is under the weather, but was still able to post a mini update for us today. In the news today, information regarding the reopening of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walk-through and a book signing by Disneyland Encyclopedia author, Chris Stodder: Book Event on Saturday, July 26, 2008, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Meet Chris Strodder, the author of The Disneyland Encyclopedia, at Compass Books in Downtown Disney, Anaheim, California (phone 714-502-9999). Chris will sign books and say “hi” to friends, old and new Yesterland's review of ... Read More

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Monday in the Parks Update.  News, photos, and tips from the parks.  This week . . . Disneyland turns 53 but is the actual date July 17th or 18th?  David has an interesting point of view.  Scoops added to new monorail to catch air and help cool the cabin - but do they work?  Orange County Fair - along with the deep fried White Castle cheeseburger - open through August 3rd.  New pools, construction updates, restaurant news, and much more. You can read David's entire ... Read More

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David updates us on the current status of Monorail Red, changes to the Fastpass system, what high winds did to Fourth of July fireworks, and the cheap wine being drunk by the Elias family in their lackluster Dream Home.     We were able to get on Monorail Red Sunday evening - but just for boarding.  As soon as we were comfortable in our seats, we were instructed to exit the train (no reason was given).  We got close, but didn't get to ride.  Mechanical issues ... Read More

View: The entire Monday in the Parks update here.

What would you do with 27.7 million dollars? No, that isn't the amount of a Dream Prize at the Disney Parks, it is CEO Bob Iger's salary! Justified or not, that is a LOT of money. Perhaps Mr. Iger can afford to buy himself a Dream Home, if not, he should read David "Darkbeer" Micheal's latest update for information on how to win one. Looking for a spot to celebrate the Fourth of July - David has tips you should know. For your ... Read More

View: All of this week's "Monday in the Parks".

It was a really hot weekend at the Disneyland resort, but that didn't stop David "Darkbeer" Micheal from gathering together all of the Southern California theme park news for us. Special summer 3-Day park hopper tickets are now available for $99, The French Market in New Orleans Square is getting a new healthy menu, enter online to win a Honda Pilot, the new Indiana Jones sage show in Adventureland to be toned down, Happy Birthday Jose and Tiki Room pals, and ... Read More

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What's new at Disneyland? The Innoventions house of the future at Disneyland prepares to host the media today. They will later be able to ride Toy Story Mania prior to Tomorrow's official opening (However, the ride has been previewing and soft opened for nearly a week). There is also news on Garden Walk, Indiana Jones and the temple of the broken ride, as well as construction updates and photos. David "Darkbeer" Michael has us covered. ... Read More

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Lots to read about today. We have both Disneyland and Disney World news and rumors for you. Kevin Yee brings a sobering column on what could happen at Disney World if oil prices continue to rise and park attendance drops. Disney could enact a rotating park closure schedule. He also updates us on a beautiful new restaurant at the Contemporary Resort, Star Wars weekend, and Toy Story Mania easter eggs and operational updates. Read Kevin Yee's ... Read More

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We start off the week with some sad news.  Universal Studios Hollywood suffered a few devastating losses in an early morning fire on Sunday.  If you are just hearing about the fire, please see our Universal fire coverage below.  It was heartbreaking to watch the New York streets and King Kong go up in flames - all live on TV.  Al Lutz has a photo update of the burned areas as they appeared just before the fire.  See Al's Universal Update HERE. But not all ... Read More

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