Just seconds ago, a 180-foot-tall Mike Wazowski from the upcoming Disney●Pixar film “Monsters University”made the official announcement that Disney is keeping three theme parks open for 24 hours on Memorial Day Weekend, the traditional start of the family travel season, to kick off a Monstrous Summer on both coasts. Wazowski, the loveable green-bodied,
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Disneyland Refurbishment update for May 2013
Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available on the Disneyland Website. Current Mark Twain Riverboat (Disneyland) closed through 4/17/13 for refurbishment. Main Street Opera House / Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln (Disneyland) closed through 5/2/13 for refurbishment. Troubadour Tavern (Disneyland)
Disneyland Refurbishment update for March 2013
Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available on the Disneyland Website. Current Main Street Train Station (Disneyland) closed through 3/28/13 for refurbishment. Mark Twain Riverboat (Disneyland) closed through 3/28/13 for refurbishment. Muppet Vision 3D (DCA) on hiatus through 3/31/13. The
No More Toontown – What does that mean?
So now that Mickey’s Toontown Fair has been closed for a while, and the Fantasyland Expansion marches on, what does that mean? Last October I wrote a series on My Dreams of Disney about the “Lands of the Magic Kingdom.” In it, I included Mickey’s Toontown Fair as part of
Disneyland sued over alleged lead problem
A nonprofit group that has filed dozens of environmental suits against major companies is now accusing Disneyland of exposing children to lead. The Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation sued the corporate owner of the Orange County theme park in April. That suit claims that stained glass windows in Cinderella’s Castle, brass
View of Fantasyland Construction from the Contemporary
Our friends at wdwmagic have posted some “birds eye view” photos of the Fantasyland construction from the top of the Contemporary Resort. Looks like things are coming along…look at all those rocks! Looks like Belle’s portion of the Fantasyland expansion is coming along nicely…but dear Imagineers and architects…PLEASE HURRY UP!
The Magic behind the ‘Company’ – Getting to know Mike
In this special series, this week Chip & Company is bringing you special reports on who the people are that make up the Chip & Company writers. I hope you enjoy hearing about me, Mike, also known as Mickey to his parents (and anyone else that wants to call him
The Magic Behind the ‘Company’ – Getting to Know Jessica Swaney
Disclaimer: This thing is long. I apologize. No, wait. Nevermind. I wanted to go into detail with my answers, and write as if I were conversing with you all in person. So I stand by my long answers. About Me Name: Jessica Swaney Where do you live? Orange County, CA.
Farewell, Mickey’s Toontown Fair
As of this Friday, February 11th, Mickey’s Toontown Fair will officially be closed for business. While Toontown originally opened as Mickey’s Birthdayland in 1988, celebrating the 60th birthday of our favorite mouse, it was renamed Mickey’s Starland first, then switched to Toontown as we know it in 1996. Yet, now,
Orlando Stroller Rentals to the Rescue
Renting a double stroller was hands down one of the best decisions I made when planning our recent Walt Disney World trip. My one-year old clearly needed a stroller but my four-year old hasn’t used one, well, since his brother was born and he was unceremoniously ousted. However, I knew
