Are you ready for a summer shocker? Disneyland is enjoyably uncrowded… on certain days of the week! In today’s Disneyland Update, we’ll talk all about the new summer phenomenon and why now’s the best time to make a trip to the parks. Plus, we’ll catch up on the latest news from around the resort, including a look at the menus coming to San Fransokyo. And as a special thank you, we wanted to give a shout-out to everyone that attended our first official MiceChat meetup in years yesterday, and we’ve got some exciting news to share about that at the end of today’s article. Let’s see what Disneyland has to offer this week…
Priced Out for Summer?
Summer has traditionally been known as one of the busiest times of year to visit the Disneyland Resort. With kids out of school, this is high season for nearly all California tourist attractions. But that’s no longer the case at Disneyland (on certain days). Let’s take a look at why.
To start it off, let’s take a look at a nearly-empty Main Street in the middle of the day on Friday. It’s a little jarring, don’t you think?
Every year when Disneyland’s latest ticket increases come out, people always speculate if Disneyland has priced admission too high. When the price changes took effect this year, tickets increased on average by $5 (which is a modest increase, all things considered). However, if current crowds are any indication, then perhaps the top end of the tier system (the highest-priced one-day-one-park ticket is $179 per person) has gone too far for the general public.
That said, large swaths of days are unavailable for ticket holders for the remainder of this month:
In last week’s Disneyland Update, we shared that the whole month was available for purchase. It’s a dramatic change from week to week, especially considering that the park was clearly not sold out this past weekend. Here’s the calendar from just a week ago.
The minimum admission price is $159 per person for a one-day-one-park ticket. And with the lower levels of Magic Keys blocked out for the summer, crowds have pretty much evaporated. Even on days that have traditionally had blockbuster attendance levels, like the 4th of July, the crowd conditions are just a pale comparison to previous years. Has Disneyland shifted availability from day tickets to Magic Keys? It appears so. Magic Key availability is widely available (note that the two lowest-priced Keys are completely blocked out for July). Seeing that demand for day tickets is soft, Disneyland appears to have simply shifted availability from one bucket to another hoping that passholders will help fill up the park.
So the question comes down to “Is Disneyland too expensive?”
The interesting thing to note is that while day tickets have garnered quite a few sold out days through July, availability for Magic Keys is pretty much wide open. Here’s the availability calendar for the next few months for Magic Keys:
We were in the parks nearly every day this past week and noticed some interesting patterns for attendance. While attendance across the board is undoubtedly lower, the weekends are the least crowded; the slightly cheaper weekdays have a major increase in guests… but still nowhere near the crowds of the pre-reservation era. This has made summertime days at the resort immensely enjoyable for those who are able to get in. If you’re willing to shell over the moolah for the highest priced days (or have a higher-tier Magic Key), this is a great time to visit. However, don’t expect things to last this way forever.
If it weren’t for Genie artificially inflating wait times, the park would truly be a dream come true. This is what the resort looked like at noon on Sunday, July 9th.
Expect this trend to change a bit when lower-priced days become available and the lowest cost Magic Keys unlock. Several dates in August and September are priced at the lowest cost $104 per person for a one-day-one-park ticket. The real crowd crush feeling starts when those low cost tickets combine with Halloween offerings and lasts through the end of the Christmas season. But even then, highest cost days are generally the least busy. Guests are much more price-conscious right now.
We don’t want to paint the situation too positively. There are definitely still attractions and times of day where it still gets quite busy. Indiana Jones commanded an 80+ minute wait on Thursday, with the standby queue taking over the upstairs portion of Jungle Cruise.
Similarly, Haunted Mansion flipped between nearly walk-on conditions over much of the weekend with almost an hour wait on Thursday. The overflow queue in Magnolia Garden was set up, despite it frequently being totally empty. The lower-cost weekdays are simply busier.
The moral of the story? Weekends may be more expensive, but you’re more likely to encounter lower waits and fewer people.
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A Walk in the Park
Before we get to the other Disneyland news from this week, here’s what the park looked like on Friday during our Live @ 5 live stream. We take a look at the lack of crowds, Halloween starting to move in, and even go on Runaway Railway!
Every week, we catch up on news from the park, plus show you what we see when we walk the resort. And if you tune in live, you get to ask Dusty questions about anything you’re curious about. You can watch the live stream on our Facebook and YouTube pages. Make sure to mark Fridays at 5pm on your calendar for these live streams!
San Fransokyo Menus
As you’ll see below, San Fransokyo is well on its way to completion later this month. The eateries of San Fransokyo released the upcoming menus that take effect starting as soon as next week! Here’s a couple things that we’re really excited to try:
- Beef Birria Ramen with consomé, served with house-made birria, soft boiled egg, Monterey Jack, cilantro, roasted corn, onions, and radish (New) (Available at Lucky Dragon Cookery starting July 19)
- Baymax Macaron filled with chocolate-hazelnut spread and buttercream (New) (Available at Lucky Dragon Cookery starting July 19)
- San Fransokyo Clam Chowder: Creamy clam chowder with bacon, potatoes, and a hint of white miso served in a Boudin sourdough bread bowl (New) (Available at Aunt Cass Café at a later date)
And we’re sure that the Baymax sipper is going to be a huge hit.
For the full menu for the eateries of San Fransokyo, be sure to look at the article below:
Too Late for Midsummer Entertainment?
We won’t soon forget the blaze of glory that took the animatronic life of the Maleficent dragon (affectionately known as Murphy) in Fantasmic this past April. Since that catastrophic night, Fantasmic has been on hiatus with no firm return date. Disneyland had promised to announce alternative nighttime entertainment to replace Fantasmic, but there’s been no new information. Perhaps this is also a reason for the soft attendance this summer. The only nighttime spectaculars at the resort right now are fireworks at Disneyland and World of Color at DCA.
Disneyland generally offers multiple nighttime spectaculars during the summer. Last year had Fantasmic, Electrical Parade, AND Fireworks at Disneyland. But this summer is fireworks only… and at the highest price ever. So, guests paying more are getting less for the money this summer and staying away because of it.
We’re approaching the midpoint of the summer season and Disneyland has apparently opted to go with light attendance in exchange for not needing to pay for expensive extra nighttime entertainment. Even though they had previously committed to offering an alternative to Fantasmic.
We’re feeling a bit conflicted about this situation. On the one hand, the park is incredibly enjoyable with lower crowds due to the higher cost but reduced offerings… But Disney has priced the parks at a level that they should be offering nighttime parades and spectaculars. If they want to fill the parks up, big nighttime offerings would do that.
What do you think? At $169 and $179 for a one-day/one-park ticket, should Disneyland offer more than just fireworks at night? And would adding the Electrical Parade and/or Paint the Night help the attendance slump?
Disneyland’s 68th Anniversary
Disneyland fans know that there’s a special date just a week away. July 17 marks the anniversary of the opening of Disneyland. This year, the resort is celebrating 68 years of providing magic to kids of all ages. But with the 70th just a few years away, its time for us to hear what the resort has planned for the platinum jubilee! Aside from the retheme of Splash Mountain (which won’t create extra capacity for the park since it’s just a change of theme and not an entirely new ride), where is the big new ride to mark Disneyland’s milestone?
With the 70th anniversary just two short years away, we’re surprised that there isn’t a major project in development for Disneyland to celebrate the occasion. Attractions and expansions take years to complete, so it’s a huge disappointment that nothing has been announced to mark the resort’s 70th Anniversary.
Similarly, it is Mickey and Minnie’s 95th anniversary this year. Will we be seeing something special for their birthday in November? Guests booking vacations need some time to plan. Disneyland isn’t making it easy for guests to know what’s coming. Decisions and announcements are often very last minute by travel planning standards.
Halloween Approaches
Ready or not, the Halloween season is just around the corner. The first signs of Halloween made their mark in the resort this week. Let’s take a look at what’s materialized for the spooky season ahead…
Oogie Boogie Bash Ticket Sales Resume Tomorrow
After the frustrating failure of the Oogie Boogie Bash ticketing system on June 29, Disney announced that they would resume ticket sales starting July 11, no earlier than 9am PST. With demand and concern at a fever pitch about these tickets, we hope Disney has invested in a robust solution.
For more details about Halloween at Disneyland this year, be sure to look at the article below:
https://www.micechat.com/354029-new-boo-waiting-for-you-disney-parks-halfway-to-halloween/
Haunted Mansion Holiday Install
We’re coming up on the last chance to see the Haunted Mansion in its normal state. Starting August 14, the mansion will be closed as the holidays come to wreck the halls.
Haunted Mansion Holiday is a staple of both Halloween and Christmas at Disneyland, meaning that the overlay lasts through two whole seasons. This year, the overlay will return on September 1st and will run through at least the first week of January 2024.
Halloween Merchandise Arrives
If you’ve been following our MiceMerch account, you’ve likely already found some new Halloween-themed merchandise for your shopping list. If not, then we’ve got a bit of exciting news for you— especially if you’re a fan of the Haunted Mansion or Nightmare Before Christmas. This week, new spooky merchandise has made its way into several of the shops of Disneyland, including the Emporium, Clothiers, China Closet, and even Plaza Point. Here’s a sneak peek:
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The collection of new merchandise is varied, including an assortment of apparel, home goods, and accessories.
For the full details about what’s been released so far, be sure to take a look at the article below for an in-depth guide to this year’s Halloween merch:
Rumor Alert: Halloween Characters
We’re hearing rumblings about special character offerings this year to celebrate the Halloween season. Just rumors at this point, so take what you hear with a grain of salt…
Haunted Mansion Movie Synergy
With the new Haunted Mansion movie headed to theaters starting July 28, it’s very likely that there will be some in-park promotion for the film’s release. We’ve heard that there may be some new characters to drum up some excitement for the attraction-inspired movie. The characters that may show up in the park include Rosario Dawson’s character Gabbie and the Hatbox Ghost.
Nightmare Before Christmas
This one might hold less water than the above rumor. But we’ve heard that there may be some new meet and greets with rare characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas. These characters include the Mayor of Halloweentown, and the devilish trio Lock, Shock, and Barrel. We’ll have to wait and see what really happens, but this sounds great to us!
Disneyland Resort Construction
There’s a massive amount of construction around the Disneyland Resort. Let’s see what the recent developments are…
San Fransokyo
One of the more interesting projects at the Disneyland Resort is the transformation of the old Pacific Wharf into San Fransokyo. This “Land” is really just a large food court. The only attraction is the bread-making tour… which is just a small walk-through with a view of the Boudin Bakery kitchen. So, the introduction of characters from the movie Big Hero 6 will at least impart some additional Disney charm.
While much of the project is cosmetic, there are some new elements being built. One of these is the addition of the Cerveceria. The new beer window is taking over the spot of a long-abandoned fortune cookie window. Yes, DCA sold fancy homemade fortune cookies in the early days of the park.
The corrugated metal awning you see in the concept image above has been added to the Cerveceria stall, along with a new lantern.
On the other end of the Cocina Cucamonga building, a shop is being constructed. Don’t get too excited, it’s just a small open air spot where some tables were previously located. But the San Fransokyo Makers Market will add another element to the land that it did not have previously… merchandise!
Next to the shop, where the beer truck was once located, Baymax and friends will meet with guests. The area is being transformed now. But as this is a very minimal buildout, shouldn’t take too much longer.
Most of the additions to the land are really just light rethemes. One of these is the renaming of the bakery to “Aunt Cass Cafe.”
Some signage is yet to be swapped out, but the changes here will be minimal.
At Lucky Fortune Cookery, the large neon sign on the roof was removed for restoration several weeks ago. It will return soon with a fresh paint job under the neon tubes.
One of my favorite elements of the rethemed area is the “WyndSynch” wind turbines which will be added throughout the land. They look like adorable Koi fish wind socks. I’m really looking forward to these finally showing up. But the fictional company’s signage is already on Cannery Row in the land.
The signature element of the land will be the San Fransokyo Gate Bridge. It’s under construction now. But like the rest of the land, it’s just an overlay on top of what was already there. The previous bridge is remaining, they are just adding decorative towers to it.
Interestingly, just across the bridge from San Fransokyo is the mini San Francisco building which houses bathrooms and a tiny shop. It’s scaffolded at the moment with the interiors still open to guests. We don’t know if this has anything to do with the San Fransokyo project, but it’s probably just getting a touchup.
Adventureland Treehouse
The former Tarzan Treehouse is very slowly becoming the Adventureland Treehouse, inspired by Walt Disney’s Swiss Family Robinson. It seems to be taking forever, but many details, props, and complicated water effects weren’t simple to create.
At this point, all of the major rooms of the treehouse have been built, but the complex water system is now under construction and the installation of many remaining props.
Light fixtures have already been installed at the base of the tree. You see two very different styles of lights, a set that looks like Adventureland and one that looks like New Orleans Square. You’re witnessing the transition between two lands. Some sort of visual element (a tree, rock, or other structure) will likely make this transition less jarring.
Tiana’s Palace
Much of the external work on the old French Market to transform it into Tiana’s Palace is complete. The one big element we’ve been waiting on are the steamship smokestacks atop the establishment. But we won’t be waiting much longer. They are going in right now.
Overnight on Friday the stacks started to be pieced together.
We shot the image below on Sunday, you can just make out one of the stacks through the scrim, but it has yet to receive its crown.
Most of the rest of the project has now been unwrapped, with just a bit of work remaining along the walkway leading to the restrooms near the train station.
Balconies which had previously been removed have returned.
One lovely addition to the patio are the popcorn lights. Shade awnings will also return.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
On the other side of the “Tiana’s Foods” signs, the former Splash Mountain is now under major construction. Elements no longer needed are quickly being removed, including the stump at the top of the mountain.
It’s quite the project to remove so much heavy theming without damaging the flume and ride infrastructure.
Adventureland Pipe Problems
The men’s restroom remains closed in Adventureland while crews fix a broken pipe far under the building. The waterfall that obscures the entry to the facilities has been completely removed. Construction walls have pushed out a bit further, making the entry to Adventureland very tight on busy days.
Pixar Pier Hotel
Things are coming along more quickly now at the soon to be Pixar Place Hotel.
On the back side of the hotel, the new pool area is taking shape.
The Finding Nemo slide elements are cute.
And new kelp-like light fixtures are clever.
Even the old sidewalks between the hotel and parking structure have been removed. New concrete forms are in place now.
Disneyland Hotel
There are multiple hotel projects at the hotels of the Disneyland Resort. The most elegant is the new “Villas at the Disneyland Hotel” Vacation Club tower which is getting very close to being complete. The Tower has some interesting details.
The colorful screens are a whimsical touch. Glass balconies have also recently been added to some rooms.
And at the entry to the hotel from Downtown Disney, the Sorcerer’s Hat has been covered for repainting.
Downtown Disney
There’s so much going on in Downtown Disney that it’s hard to track it all.
Although the sign for Catal remains, for now, the interior has been stripped down to the studs. The 2nd floor of the tower has been removed entirely; it’s now an atrium.
Inside the tower you can just make out that EVERYTHING is gone… including the 2nd floor.
We’re looking forward to this one wrapping up because it really impacts the flow of Downtown Disney.
A faux grass lawn has been added in front of Splitsville. We can’t imagine why this unpopular restaurant needs more seating, but it looks marginally better than the unused concrete expanse it was before.
But it’s the far West Side of Downtown Disney where the massive construction is underway. Where the AMC Theater once stood, multiple buildings are going up. One of these is the uber-popular Din Tai Fung dumpling house. The other is a sort of mid-century strip mall. Unfortunately, there’s some foot traffic impairment in the area at the moment due to walkway reconstruction and impediments from the Downtown Disney stage, Monorail beams, and encroaching construction walls.
With the Monorails currently down for refurbishment, it’s harder to see the major progress being made, but tall cinderblock walls can now be seen towering above the construction fence.
Refurbishment Calendar
It’s important to stay up to date with what attractions are down for refurb. While summer refurbishments were rare in the past, they are common these days.
Disneyland Refurb Calendar (updated 7/8/23):
Currently Under Refurbishment
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- Tarzan’s Treehouse Transformation: (September 1st, 2021-2023)
- French Market – Remodel to Tiana’s Palace: (February 17th-TBA)
- Mint Julep Bar: (February 17th-TBA)
- Splash Mountain – Conversion to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure: (May 31st, 2023-Late 2024)
- Alice in Wonderland: (July 5th-20th)
- Soarin’ Around the World: (July 5th-14th)
- Disneyland Monorail: (July 5th-August 31st)
Upcoming Refurbishments
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- Toy Story Midway Mania!: (July 17th-August 17th)
- Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride: (July 24-August 10th)
- Redwood Creek Challenge Trail – Prep for Villains Grove: (July 31st-August 11th)
- Haunted Mansion – Holiday Install: (August 14th-31st)
- Radiator Springs Racers: (August 18th-TBA)
This & That
Now let’s wrap up today’s Disneyland Update with a handful of other news bits from around the resort.
Indiana Jones Character
The final Indiana Jones film is now playing in theaters everywhere, and the Indy face character is helping promote the flick. That is, if you can find him. We were in the park almost every day this past week, and we didn’t see him a single time. Luckily for us, Mike was able to spot the elusive archeology professor.
We’ve heard that he has a really limited amount of time “on-stage.”
Allegedly, he can be found near the Indiana Jones attraction in Adventureland mid day. Though, your mileage may vary since Dusty and I never saw him. Happy hunting!
Also to celebrate the movie, there are some specialty foods at the nearby Bengal Barbecue:
And you can also find some Indy merchandise at the Adventureland Bazaar.
Storybook Land Whale Watchers
This week, we noticed that the Storybook Land Canal Boats have brought back the Official Whale Watchers. This gives little ones an opportunity to sit at the helm of the boat and the skippers give out a cute sticker as a reward.
It’s a little thing that we haven’t seen since the park reopened, but it’s really something fun and special.
Rogers: The Musical Continues
Since the debut of the short-term musical at the Hyperion Theater, Rogers: The Musical has found a willing audience. With shows running Tuesday through Saturday (there are no shows on Sunday or Monday!), guests have been flocking to every showing. And it’s not just human guests either… This week, there was a little cross-promotion from the new Marvel series Secret Invasion where a Skrull alien was seen at the Hyperion.
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Before you get your hopes up to watch the show this week, be sure to check the schedule. We noticed that there were no planned showtimes on Thursday through Saturday. Unless this was a schedule glitch, Rogers may only be available on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
Now that people have had a bit of time to see the show and let its contents digest, we’re curious about how you feel about the show. Do you feel that Rogers: The Musical is worth a trip to the resort to watch the limited-run production? Is it something that you would recommend to other guests? Vote in the poll and we’ll see what our readers think.
4th of July
This past week was the pinnacle of American patriotism with the 4th of July. The resort celebrated with a few specialty food items, military bands, and a special nighttime spectacular. One thing the park didn’t do this year was decorate for the 4th of July. Red, white and blue bunting and banners were largely missing as the resort is still celebrating Disney100. Here’s a quick look at what the 4th was like this year:
We were able to try one of the specialty foods, a cotton candy donut. We really miss seeing creative donuts like this around the park. Bring them back!
The fireworks spectacular on the 4th featured a medley of patriotic anthems combined with plenty of stars and stripes projected on Sleeping Beauty Castle, Rivers of America, and Small World.
Dusty and I watched the show from Rivers of America, which offered a lot more breathing (and stretching!) room than Main Street or the castle. Dusty live-streamed the show from a great spot since we didn’t want you to miss out! If you’re still feeling a patriotic swell, this show will hit the spot:
Walt’s Main Street Story Button for Magic Keys
Earlier this year, Disneyland introduced a new guided tour focusing on Walt Disney’s connection to Main Street, U.S.A. The tour culminates with a special visit to his apartment above the Fire Station. For $160, the price is a bit steep for what it is, especially considering that you don’t get a quality memento to remember the tour. This month, Disney is enticing prospective Magic Key holders to take the tour by offering a commemorative button while supplies last.
Downtown Disney Magic Key Offerings
If you’ve got a Magic Key, businesses in Downtown Disney are vying for your attention! Through the end of the month, there’s a small host of discounts and offerings exclusive to Magic Keyholders. Here’s what you can enjoy:
Splitsville Luxury Lanes
At Splitsville, the Magic Key discount on walk-in bowling, food, and non-alcoholic beverages has increased by an additional 5%. This brings Imagine, Enchant, and Believe Keys to 15%, and Inspire and Dream Keys to 20% through July 31.
Jazz Kitchen
There’s a special Magic Keyholder drink, a Lime Mojito.
Pelé Soccer
The soccer store (which stills seems like an odd addition to Downtown Disney for us) is giving Magic Keyholders a 10% discount through the month of July. If you’re a soccer fan, now’s your chance to save a little.
Clyde’s Hot Chicken
The fried chicken skewer cart near the Monorail station is giving Magic Keyholders a 15% discount, plus a free enamel pin with the purchase of 2 hot sticks.
California Sole
If Magic Keys purchase at least $100 worth of Birkenstock products (before any discounts), they’ll receive a journal or socks with the purchase. This is an odd perk, but we’re sure there’s someone that will take them up on the offer.
NatGeo Sharkfest
At the Disneyland Hotel, there’s a special photo op and mural celebrating National Geographic’s Sharkfest.
Just as you enter the hotel area from Downtown Disney, you’ll pass the mural and photo spot. It’s in an odd location, considering that most guests aren’t going to see this unless they’re staying at the hotel or visiting Trader Sam’s/Tangaroa Terrace.
MiceChat Meetup
Yesterday, we had the chance to relive our fond MiceChat Sunday Meet-up memories. We gathered in celebration of beloved MiceChat forum moderator Lu “MickeyMaxx” DeLucy, who passed away last year. This was a classic old-school MiceChat Sunday noon meet. We had a fantastic turnout with MiceChat fans and readers from the very beginning to newbies!
In addition to celebrating Lu, we all wanted to show our love and support to his husband, Rick. I mean, this group picture says just about everything! We love you Rick, thank you for sharing Lu with us for all those wonderful years. He will always be with us in spirit.
We had such a great time seeing all of our friends— new and old— that we’re planning to offer more MiceChat meets in the near future. Yes, you heard that right! Our tentative plan is to hold an official MiceChat Sunday noon meet-up once a quarter. The next MiceChat meet-up is planned for September 24th — we hope to see you there! For more details, be sure to follow our Facebook page and join the MiceChat Facebook group!
Join the MiceChat CHOC Walk Team!
Can’t wait until our next MiceChat meet-up to see your Disneyland-minded friends? Well, there’s a whole bunch of us participating in the upcoming CHOC Walk at the Disneyland Resort next month. It’s not too late to join the team! Whether that means making a donation, joining the MiceChat CHOC Walk team, or just cheering us on, your support is appreciated.
What is the CHOC Walk? Early on the morning of August 20, thousands of kind-hearted individuals walk through Disneyland and DCA after raising money to support the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. It’s a unique experience that is always appreciated and a great way to give back to the community. We hope to see you there!
You can get the full details about this year’s CHOC Walk event HERE.
Photo Finish
We’ve reached the end of the news in today’s Disneyland Update, so why not reward ourselves with a few pretty pictures. Enjoy some great photos from Mike Kindrich and our very own Dusty Sage.
The Disney100 Mickey statue in Town Square is a popular photo spot.
The matching Disney100 Minnie statue near the hub isn’t nearly as popular, especially since there isn’t a dedicated PhotoPass photographer assigned there.
On a warm day like every day this week, Pirates is a godsend with lots of air conditioning.
The mayor’s wife on Pirates was recently missing. I’m not sure when she returned, but she’s returned from vacation.
The Pirate who operates the crane that hangs over guests as they ascend the waterfall is missing. The crane isn’t operating either, probably because the crank actually goes through the shoulder of the missing pirate.
His buddies are still holding down the fort…
The parrot just inside the attraction still isn’t working (but has audio).
Remember, you only have a few weeks left to enjoy the regular version of Haunted Mansion before Jack attacks.
Tired of walking around Disneyland? Our suggestion is to hit the Rivers of America!
Big Thunder Mountain sure looks inviting when there isn’t a possessed train running on the track.
If you’re a fan of pretty pictures and Disneyland (which I certainly am), you’ve got to make sure you’re following our MiceShots column every Friday. This week, Mike shared a ride through Snow White’s Enchanted Wish. Here are a just sample of what you’ll find:
For the full photo essay, take a look at the article below:
Back in Toontown, we noticed that Cast Members keep the artificial grass clean using vacuums. It’s a little funny to see them vacuuming a lawn, but how else would you clean it?
We love all of the details and Easter eggs in the ticket window of the El CapiTOON Theater.
A cast member waving goodbye with Chuuby. If Chuuby is involved, I’m on board!
I’ll have a Star War, please!
Chewbacca tried to order at Ronto Roasters but didn’t have any credits. I guess he was hoping to win some in a game of Sabaac.
If you can handle the noise level in Galaxy’s Edge during fireworks (it’s REALLY loud!), you’re rewarded with some really spectacular views. That said, we wish that there was some sort of thematic music that played— even if it’s just the Star Wars theme, it’d really be a nice touch.
Seeing the Millennium Falcon is truly the highlight of heading back to Galaxy’s Edge.
That green wave in the photo below is a child running through his timelapse with a lightsaber.
At night, Adventureland really comes alive. The firelight really gives everything a warming glow.
In Disneyana, we found some interesting pieces of art. I particularly like the Disney castle artwork.
Over in DCA, walking around Radiator Springs is always a treat.
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Let’s Hear From You
Ladies and gentlemen, that concludes the operating day at MiceChat. We hope that you’ve gotten your Disneyland news and are ready for the week ahead. Do you have plans to visit Disneyland while the crowd levels are low? What do you think the resort will have planned for the anniversary next week, and the upcoming 70th in a few years? Do you agree that high ticket prices and fewer nighttime spectaculars are depressing crowds this summer? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below!
Very special thanks to Dusty Sage and Mike Kindrich for helping shoot and assemble today’s Disneyland Update!
