Dateline Disneyland: Post-Grier Land

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Ed Grier, President of the Disneyland Resort, stepped down on Friday.  His sudden announcement last week, followed the recent trend of three-year Disneyland Resort Presidents.  But business carried on as usual at the resort with construction at a fever pitch, holiday lights are going up for Christmas, new stores opening in Downtown Disney, and Halloween packed in record crowds. Join us for photos and news from around the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.

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Dateline Disneyland - Dragon, Halloween, Construction, and News

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This morning's Fantasmic dragon press event was canceled at the last minute - perhaps because of the fires in LA and perhaps because of little interest from the media.  However, video has leaked out online.  We'll attempt to update you on what this means for tonight's performances of the show if possible.  However, the dragon may be held until another press event can be scheduled.   Also, we have lots of news, photos, and updates from the resort.  Halloween is quickly being added to the stores and window displays.  Grand Californian construction is nearly complete and we've got the photos.  New construction in Fantasyland near Fantasia Gardens.  And much, much more.

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Dateline Disneyland: Summer Ending, Construction Continues, News & Updates

Categories: Dateline Disneyland, Disneyland

The kids are heading back to school, Disneyland's Summer Nightastic promotion is wrapping up, and soon the resort will transition to Fall-Halloween decor.  Despite images on park maps, billboards, and banners all summer long, the now infamous Fantasmic dragon never made an appearance.  It remains in "Any day now" status.  But a missing dragon didn't make a dent in Disneyland's attendance as huge crowds flocked to the Resort for one last day of fun before school starts.  Over at Disney's California Adventure, progress on World of Color is obvious almost everywhere. Finishing details are being placed on rock work, and big equipment is being placed in the lagoon.  Carsland and Little Mermaid construction is also progressing.  And the Grand Californian prepares to open its new wing next month.  We have all of the photos and news for your here.

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Dateline Disneyland: Crowds, Construction, and Creeps

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The end of Summer mega-crowds have arrived at Disneyland in Anaheim, California as annual passholders have finally been un-blocked.  They certainly make an impact on park attendance. We also report on the on-going construction in Disney's California Adventure park with World of Color making big progress, a resturant returns in a new location, as well as work in the Main Entrance Plaza between the parks. Lots of news, stories, photos, and thoughts about the Haunted Mansion at 40 years old - it's still a creeptacular experience.  Plus, new travel discounts, lots of photos, new Downtown Disney store on the way, and much more.

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Dateline Disneyland: Demolitionland

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The Dateline Disneyland Blog brings you the news and photos you crave from the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim California.  This week, we report on the refurbs and updates at Disneyland and the demolition and construction at California Adventure.   Has the Celebration Barbecue found a fix in revised pricing?  Fantasyland getting some extensive refurb work.  The Bank of Main Street is all wrapped up for its transition into the new Disney Gallery.  Over at DCA, the Orange Stinger is still being unpeeled, Golden Dreams has been demolished, and Paradise Pier is a sea of fountain equipment.  Get your week off to the right start with MiceChat's Dateline Disneyland Blog!

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Blue Sky Cellar Reopens With New Features

Categories: Disneyland, Entertainment

We rushed to California Adventure to bring you photos and information from the newly reopened Blue Sky Cellar.  Join us for photos and discussion about the new concept art, models, and information from the Imagineers bringing us the next generation of the California Adventure park!  Check back throughout the day as we update with additional photos and information.

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Dateline Disneyland - Ghost Galaxy, Construction Mania, Blue Sky

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Dateline Disneyland and Andy Castro fill us in on all the new news for Disneyland along with some amazing photos of the resort.   Disney's California Adventure construction updates.   New Halloween coaster overlay for Space Mountain at Disneyland. Parking lot demolition has begun in the former Timon Lot as Walt Disney Imagineering begins work on Cars Land. construction on the massiver Disney's World of Color show continues to progress with miles of wires being added to run the new show. It is a big update today, we hope you'll join us!

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Dateline Disneyland: So Long Timon Hello Mermaid

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It was a crazy weekend.  Normally, the Disneyland Resort is packed on the 4th of July.  Not this year.  Most of the day was a dream, until evening when the Fireworks hunting crowds suddenly showed up in droves.  Construction is progressing toward a new California Adventure. Dinosaur Jack is gone without a trace and the Golden Dreams Theater sits waiting for the wrecking ball.  But as things disappear, new things pop up elsewhere with the first signs of the Red Trolley construction, artistic touches being added to the World of Color Seating and more.  Every Monday, Andy Castro fills you in on all of the Disneyland news and construction.  Today, he also looks at yesterday's tragic accident at Disney World which sadly resulted in the loss of a Cast Member's life.

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Dateline Disneyland: Nightastic Hits and Misses, construction, news, more

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Disneyland's highly promoted Nightastic entertainment launched to the public on Friday with some hits and some notable misses.  The dragon seen on TV commercials and billboards all over LA was no where to be seen (as was reported in advance by Al Lutz on MiceAge).  Also, not to be seen on Friday was Dumbo.  The highlight of the new "Magical" fireworks didn't make his leap on opening night, but he jumped as planned on Saturday.  Andy helps you fill in the gaps with gorgeous photos of the Electrical Parade, Pixie Hollow's enchantment, and construction throughout the resort.  News, photos, commentary, and more in today's update!

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In The Parks: A look at the new “Magical” Fireworks, and news from around the resort!

Categories: Disneyland, In the Parks, So. Cal. Attractions

Today, David "Darkbeer" Michael takes a look at the latest news and information from all around the Disney resorts. First, we take a look at the latest signage from around the resort, advertising the new and exciting D23 Expo. Next, we're in for a special treat - we get a full review of the new "Magical" fireworks at Disneyland. His opinion? A good show, but shorter and with less fireworks than "Remember". Finally, we take a look around the park with pictures of current California Adventure construction, progress at the Grand Californian hotel, and much more! In The Parks is your guide to all Southern California theme parks, and appears every Friday only on MiceChat!

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Dateline Disneyland: Astro Orbitor and Little Mermaid walls go ‘Up’!

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This week, Dateline Disneyland takes a look at the myriad of changes going on at Disneyland. Our guest columnist Fishbulb takes a look at the progress that's been made on the Astro Orbitor and it's new array of paints and colors. Next we take a look at the new in-park merchandise for Pixar's newest film "Up", including plush, books, and shirts. Then, we jump over to Disney's California Adventure and look at the progress and construction on both the new World of Color show and the latest from the 'construction corridor', where walls surrounding the former Golden Dreams theater now announce the new Little Mermaid attraction. Finally, we end with our signature shots around the park. You can always get the latest Disneyland Resort news from Dateline Disneyand - every Monday only on MiceChat!

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Live Blogging from the Gumball Rally!

Categories: Official Meets

Welcome! Today, teams from all around are participating in our latest event, the Gumball Rally! The goal: To ride as many attractions in Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure as possible. The teams started fresh and early this morning... Sorry for the gap in coverage. The laptop ran out of juice. We have now found a place to plug in - and no, I'm not going to tell you where we are inside Disneyland! Just to mix it up a little - here are some ... Read More

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