Winner of Disneyland’s Gift Giver Extraordinaire Claims Prize After 30 Years!
When Disney throws a party, they do it big. For Disneyland's 30th Anniversary, the Resort planned a spectacular $12 million giveaway, that featured the...
Yesterland: Frightened to Death?
The Claim: The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland was so scary when it first opened that an early guest suffered a heart attack from fright...
Disneyland Update – Matterhorn Mischief, Train Trouble, and Haunted Happenings
After a delightfully empty summer season, this week brought the long-awaited return of huge crowds. But not for the reason most people (and the...
Disney California Adventure’s Rushin’ River Outfitters a Wilderness Gem
Rushin' River Outfitters is a highly themed but often overlooked retail location at Disney California Adventure. Join me as we explore this rustic shop...
Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion: 50 Years of Magic, Mystery and Weirdness
The Haunted Mansion is the most magical of Disneyland rides in the most literal way: The 50-year-old attraction is an optical illusion that constantly...
What You Need To Know About Disney’s $100 Droids
UPDATE: Droid Depot at Disneyland now offers a 14 day advance reservation. Reservations available on the Disneyland website. Some same day reservations will be...
Disneyland Resort Update: New Boo & Electric Too
It's finally starting to feel like summer around the Disneyland Resort, yes I know it's August, but crowds finally returned this past weekend to...
The Main Street Electrical Parade Returns to Disneyland
Tonight, the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade returns to Disneyland after two years packed away safely. Disney's "perennial parade" (their words) graces Main Street...
Yesterland: The Birth of the “E” Ticket at Disneyland
Disneyland introduced the “E” ticket in 1959—with 11 attractions. Do you know what they were? Click on the link below for a vintage photo...
Oogie Boogie’s Villainous Halloween Bash at the Disneyland Resort
It's never too soon to get ready for Halloween and Disneyland has some big changes set for their 2019 event.
Mickey's Halloween Party moves...
Disneyland Update – Some Things Hot and Some Things Not
We've reached the pinnacle of summer. The stores are beginning to stock up for the inevitable return to school, and Disney is hoping for...
Yesterland: Rocket Rods
“Wait time: 75 minutes.” Are you sure you want to get into this line? Well, it looks like fun, so you might as well....
Disneyland Resort Announces Christmas in July
Disney is getting an early start on Holiday announcements this year. We have confirmations on what you can expect to find this holiday season....
Disneyland Update: 64 with More and More
The middle of summer is rarely this interesting. But Disneyland has a lot cooking right now with a big entertainment shuffle, some 'sound' changes...
Yesterland: Did Disneyland Open July 17 or July 18?
Disney fans know that Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955. That’s when Disneyland celebrates the anniversary of its opening. However, back in 1955, the...
MiceChat Podcast: The MiceChat Podcast Shot First
After years of anticipation and pent up demand, Disney's Star Wars Land opens to . . . low crowds. We discuss the nearly empty...
Disney Responds to Disneyland Working Conditions Claims by Disney Heiress
A Disney spokesperson has responded to questions regarding Disneyland cast member working conditions in response to scathing criticism from Disney family heiress Abigail Disney:
"We...
Happy 25th Anniversary Mouse Tales!
Happy Anniversaries! That’s Number 64 to Disneyland, and Number 25 to my first book, Mouse Tales: A Behind-the-Ears Look at Disneyland, published July 17,...
Happy Birthday Disneyland – 64 Years Magical – Celebration Details
"To All Who Come To This Happy Place, Welcome!"
Disneyland celebrates 64 years tomorrow, July 17th. Since its gates opened in 1955, Disneyland has been...
Disneyland Update – A Most Unusual Birthday
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Guests of the Disneyland Resort are enjoying some absolutely amazing days in...