Geek Alert - Star Wars in Concert coming to Anaheim, and the usual stuff
Hey, It's Friday, and it is also the start of all the Halloween Goodness at the Theme Parks. A great time of the year.
Star Wars in Concert - October 1st and 2nd at the Honda Center
OK, here is the link, it is worth just clicking on the link for the video and sound....
www.starwarsinconcert.com
The Honda Center is where the Anaheim Ducks play Hockey, on Katella Avenue.
Sounds like a great time for those who love classic Movie Music.
Want to go to Knott's Scary Farm on Halloween for FREE!
OK, it is just one prize, but a nice one, a "Gruesome" Hotel package on Halloween, including VIP access to mazes for Haunt.
All you have to do is register at the LA Times link...
www.latimes.com/KnottsHaunt
Yes, there are rules, like having to be at least 18 years of age.... Full rules are at the link.
Another eBay/Craigslist Scammer gets a set of Handcuffs
I had one news story last week regarding folks trying to sell non-valid Disneyland Tickets on the web, here is another one....
http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/...-passes/19269/
Mary Waring over at Mousesavers.com has some very good advice....
http://www.mousesavers.com/dltickets.html
Where NOT to Buy Disneyland Tickets
There are lots of legitimate ways to get discounted Disneyland tickets. Unfortunately, there are also some ways to get ripped off.
You should never buy partially used passes. For instance, someone may claim they bought a 4-day ticket and ended up using only 2 days of it, so they are reselling the remaining 2 days. Sounds good, right? The trouble is, there is absolutely no way to tell whether the pass does, in fact, have the number of days remaining that the seller claims, until you get to the gate and see if it works. If it doesn't, Disney will not be sympathetic, because Disney tickets are nontransferable. That means they can legally be used only by the original purchaser.
It is a very bad idea to buy Disney passes on eBay or Craigslist. Unfortunately both of these online resources are extremely popular with con artists. The passes being sold are often partially or completely used up, or were never valid to begin with. There is no way to find out if the tickets are any good in advance of your trip. You are very likely to arrive at the gate and find out you have invalid passes.
There are plenty of good deals out there, such as buying multi-day ParkHoppers in advance at Disneyland.com, where you know the tickets are valid. No need to risk saving a few dollars to see all your money disappear to a con artist.
Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy sneak peek
While the attraction opens this morning, here is a look at the new "overlay" from the Orange County Register.
http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/...neyland/19501/
Sounds like Disneyland has a great new addition for the fall.
Knott's Halloween Haunt opening night
Last night was opening night for Knott's Scary Farm, and of course, the Orange County Register was there.
http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/...n-haunt/19609/
I should also mention that Universal Studios Hollywood, Six Flags Magic Mountain and DCA will have special Halloween events for the season.
Disney's Grand Californian Expansion is now open
And we need to mention the opening this week of the GCH hotel expansion.
http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/...eshares/19315/
And for those "geeks" out there, here are some stats....
http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/...n-facts/19477/
LA County Fair is "Half-Price" this weekend
Not just admission, but also 1/2 off parking and carnival tickets this Saturday and Sunday! All offers expire at 1 PM, so get there early!
http://www.lacountyfair.com/
Just two weeks left to check out all the great fun at the Fair!
Selected Photos from Darkbeer.Smugmug.com
The refurb walls have been taken down in front of DCA, just in time for Halloween Time.
OK, it isn't Mater, but a friend working on the new Cars Land area.
A look behind the refurb fences in front of the Kennel Club in the Main Entrance Plaza.
Union Reps were handing out flyers complaining about a sub-contractor being used for the Disneyland Hotel Refurb on Thursday.
Bear is waiting for you to ride at the new Grizzly Game Arcade at the GCH
Snoopy says Hi! and go buy some pie!
Enjoy your weekend, and if you head to the parks this weekend, please bring your patience, as there should be large crowds for the start of Halloween Season.
And as always, thanks for checking out MiceAge and MiceChat on a regular basis. We'll see you in the parks!
Star Wars in Concert - October 1st and 2nd at the Honda Center
OK, here is the link, it is worth just clicking on the link for the video and sound....
www.starwarsinconcert.com
The Honda Center is where the Anaheim Ducks play Hockey, on Katella Avenue.
Sounds like a great time for those who love classic Movie Music.
Want to go to Knott's Scary Farm on Halloween for FREE!
OK, it is just one prize, but a nice one, a "Gruesome" Hotel package on Halloween, including VIP access to mazes for Haunt.
All you have to do is register at the LA Times link...
www.latimes.com/KnottsHaunt
Yes, there are rules, like having to be at least 18 years of age.... Full rules are at the link.
Another eBay/Craigslist Scammer gets a set of Handcuffs
I had one news story last week regarding folks trying to sell non-valid Disneyland Tickets on the web, here is another one....
http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/...-passes/19269/
Mary Waring over at Mousesavers.com has some very good advice....
http://www.mousesavers.com/dltickets.html
Quote:
Where NOT to Buy Disneyland Tickets
There are lots of legitimate ways to get discounted Disneyland tickets. Unfortunately, there are also some ways to get ripped off.
You should never buy partially used passes. For instance, someone may claim they bought a 4-day ticket and ended up using only 2 days of it, so they are reselling the remaining 2 days. Sounds good, right? The trouble is, there is absolutely no way to tell whether the pass does, in fact, have the number of days remaining that the seller claims, until you get to the gate and see if it works. If it doesn't, Disney will not be sympathetic, because Disney tickets are nontransferable. That means they can legally be used only by the original purchaser.
It is a very bad idea to buy Disney passes on eBay or Craigslist. Unfortunately both of these online resources are extremely popular with con artists. The passes being sold are often partially or completely used up, or were never valid to begin with. There is no way to find out if the tickets are any good in advance of your trip. You are very likely to arrive at the gate and find out you have invalid passes.
Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy sneak peek
While the attraction opens this morning, here is a look at the new "overlay" from the Orange County Register.
http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/...neyland/19501/
Sounds like Disneyland has a great new addition for the fall.
Knott's Halloween Haunt opening night
Last night was opening night for Knott's Scary Farm, and of course, the Orange County Register was there.
http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/...n-haunt/19609/
I should also mention that Universal Studios Hollywood, Six Flags Magic Mountain and DCA will have special Halloween events for the season.
Disney's Grand Californian Expansion is now open
And we need to mention the opening this week of the GCH hotel expansion.
http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/...eshares/19315/
And for those "geeks" out there, here are some stats....
http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/...n-facts/19477/
LA County Fair is "Half-Price" this weekend
Not just admission, but also 1/2 off parking and carnival tickets this Saturday and Sunday! All offers expire at 1 PM, so get there early!
http://www.lacountyfair.com/
Just two weeks left to check out all the great fun at the Fair!
Selected Photos from Darkbeer.Smugmug.com
The refurb walls have been taken down in front of DCA, just in time for Halloween Time.
OK, it isn't Mater, but a friend working on the new Cars Land area.
A look behind the refurb fences in front of the Kennel Club in the Main Entrance Plaza.
Union Reps were handing out flyers complaining about a sub-contractor being used for the Disneyland Hotel Refurb on Thursday.
Bear is waiting for you to ride at the new Grizzly Game Arcade at the GCH
Snoopy says Hi! and go buy some pie!
Enjoy your weekend, and if you head to the parks this weekend, please bring your patience, as there should be large crowds for the start of Halloween Season.
And as always, thanks for checking out MiceAge and MiceChat on a regular basis. We'll see you in the parks!
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Good Report!
Thank you!Posted 09-25-2009 at 07:08 AM by Eagleman
- Thanks, Darkbeer!
The halloween Space Mountain is going to be popular!
As someone else pointed out, it doesn't seem like there is enough space for an e-ticket attraction where they are building the Little Mermaid ride, but of course they measured it. I hope.Posted 09-25-2009 at 07:15 AM by jcruise86 
- Great Update!Posted 09-25-2009 at 08:16 AM by Emmanuel_4
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Thanks, Darkbeer!
I am going to LA Fair Today, So bye
!Posted 09-25-2009 at 08:16 AM by Timekeeper -
Another fantastic update! Gotta love Halloweentime in Socal. A year ago today I was at DL. Wish I was there now!!Posted 09-25-2009 at 08:18 AM by xalesa -
Nice report!Posted 09-25-2009 at 08:30 AM by WheresMickey -
Thanks for the update, Darkbeer!
One of the choirs at my college will be performing in the Star Wars Concert next week. It should be a great concert for those who are going!Posted 09-25-2009 at 09:01 AM by Mac Daddy -
Thanks Darkbeer for always keeping me in the "know" of what's happening to my favorite park as well as intresting tidbitsPosted 09-25-2009 at 10:05 AM by cositaluvsmickey -
Great update!! Thank you!!Posted 09-25-2009 at 10:20 AM by sassy*tink -
FYI, Wipeout is having auditions at the ESPN Zone tomorrow.
‘Wipeout’ tryouts scheduled at Downtown Disney - Around Disney - OCRegister.comPosted 09-25-2009 at 10:33 AM by Darkbeer -
Gwa... I want Ghost Galaxy and Star Wars in Concert so bad!!! *drools* I hope they bring GG to Florida at some point. Anaheim is way to far away for me.
Anyway, thanks for the excellent update!Posted 09-25-2009 at 10:37 AM by BANANAZ -
Thank you Darkebeer! great update as always! Have a nice weekend.Posted 09-25-2009 at 10:47 AM by NAQUITO -
Great Update!Posted 09-25-2009 at 11:05 AM by MickeyMousePal -
superPosted 09-25-2009 at 11:10 AM by b236en -
sounds cool.Posted 09-25-2009 at 01:36 PM by wdwnut4life - So the walls are down in front of DCA, but no candy corn letters this year?Posted 09-25-2009 at 02:37 PM by jasonryan106
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Thanks for the update!Posted 09-25-2009 at 03:02 PM by Barbossa -
The Bear boat ride is so cute! What a nice detail. I'm looking forward to seeing the new arcade!Posted 09-25-2009 at 03:35 PM by Asterix -
Yay! Mickey Pumpkin!Posted 09-25-2009 at 04:20 PM by Goover - Another great update, as they always are.
The new amphitheater is supposed to open this December, right? I'm sure its hard to tell from pictures, but it sure looks like an awful lot of work remains, with just slow progress from back in summer.Posted 09-25-2009 at 04:41 PM by Mikado
