Things are ramping up at Walt Disney World. As the park is preparing for its 50th anniversary later this year, more signs of life are returning around the resort. With the modified return of a beloved show, Festival of the...
It's been a magical three weeks at Disneyland, low crowds, easy park navigation, and just being back in the middle of the magic. But the window of opportunity to experience an uncrowded park is rapidly closing and about to...
Disney-Pixar's Luca is heading to Disney+ on June 18th and merchandise is ready and waiting for soon-to-be fans of the film to snatch up. There are lots of goodies available (as well as some still in the works) and...
The popular Summer Nights event is coming back to Busch Gardens Tampa for another season of electrifying entertainment, extended park hours, fireworks and more!
This year's event begins Memorial Day weekend (May 28) and will run through September 6 for...
Knott's Berry Farm is celebrating 100 years of entertainment and boysenberries this summer. While the park's actual 100th anniversary occurred last year during the park's shutdown, their big centennial event will go forward this year instead. Better late than...
May 21 is the public grand opening of Knott’s Bear-y Tales: Return to the Fair. But this is Yesterland. So let’s look at Voyage to the Iron Reef and two other attractions that came before it.
Read the YESTERLAND article...
Disneyland is marching toward a full reopening. With most state restrictions set to expire on June 15th, Disneyland has begun increasing capacity in the parks. Of course, that means more hotel rooms are needed.
The Disneyland Hotel will return to...
Hello wizards, witches, whos, superheroes, Jurassic Park tour guides, and guests! We're back with another update from Universal Orlando Resort. With big changes in current park operations, a brand new roller coaster, and a soon-to-come Tribute Store, there's a...
A piece of new merchandise for Avengers Campus was unveiled today, the WEB Shooters. This customizable accessory is intended to work in conjunction with the upcoming Avengers Campus attraction, WEB Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure. By equipping yourself with one...
In normal times, Disneyland is great for kids and the whole family. But is Disneyland good for kids right now? I was there opening day weekend as a travel reporter. Those first few days at Disneyland were spent kid-free,...
There's so much going on at the Disneyland Resort right now that we had to do TWO big updates this week. You can check out Part One from Disneyland HERE. Today we're taking a look at a new, easier...
Disneyland has reopened at long last, but things aren't exactly as you remember them and there's a lot you need to know to get a ticket, book park reservations, and navigate the new park experience. Gone are the days...
The old adage that "less is more" is certainly in play at the Disneyland Resort right now. Less guests mean more opportunity for fun. But as capacity increases in the park, issues are popping up in guest management, queue...
We welcome back historian & author Jim Korkis to discuss what was happening at Disneyland in 1971. But that's not all, we'll also catch up on what’s happening at the newly reopened Disneyland!
We have authored two books:
Cleaning The...
Sometimes a little shopping break is just what the doctor ordered. There's a reason that retail therapy is so popular, it's good for the soul (though, less so for the bank balance). And Downtown Disney has plenty of new...
Today, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings lifted the outdoor mask mandate since Florida has reached a 50% ratio of vaccinated adults. It was only a matter of time before we heard operational updates from the state's biggest theme parks.
Walt...
Walking back into Disneyland after a year of being closed has been euphoric for all of us here at MiceChat. Each one of us has a deep connection and love for this resort, its rich history, and the significance...
Bob Chapek led the Walt Disney Company's shareholder meeting today. While these meetings always focus on earnings, there are almost always nuggets of information that Disney Parks fans will find interesting. Today's meeting reveals that park capacity is increasing...
Don’t confuse this attraction with the original two-hour Backstage Studio Tour, even though this tour evolved from that one. The residential street is just one of many things that’s gone.
Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Studio Backlot Tour
When you are...
The S.E.A., or Society of Explorers and Adventurers, evolved rather organically from Pleasure Island to Disney Parks all over the world - and even on the Seven Seas! What started as a tribute to the members of the dearly...