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Vintage Disneyland Magazines!

Posted on August 17, 2010 in Uncategorized by

While going through some old family stuff, I found these 3 neat Disneyland magazines!  These classic Disney magazines feature all sorts of tales and stories from popular Disney characters!  I believe these Magazines are from the 60’s and they were priced at just 35 cents for the time.  Check out this cartoon book style magazine designed for young Disney fans:

The...

Xcelerator Being Repainted

Posted on August 16, 2010 in Updates by

On my visit to Knott’s Berry Farm about two weeks ago, I noticed that the supports were in the middle of being repainted.  It was early, but the bottoms of the supports had received a new coat of the same light blue/turquoise color. I did not notice the track being repainted however.  Here are some pictures:

All I can say is that about time....

CGA Update: August 14, 2010

Posted on August 15, 2010 in Trip Reports by

It’s been a while since the last CGA Update, but here is another one.  It was a day out with family so this will be short.

It was hot, so the water rides were naturally popular.  White Water Falls has a good 15-25 minute line.

Believe it or not, Invertigo was open!  It actually has been open for the past few weeks...

An Interview with Don Carson

Posted on August 14, 2010 in Interviews by

Recently, I got a chance to interview Don Carson, an illustrator and artists for theme parks.  He has worked on several projects ranging from Disney classics such as Splash Mountain, to Universal’s Island’s of Adventure’s latest addition of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.  Don has been the industry for more than 20 years, and is an expert at what...

California’s Great America Announces Haunt Details

Posted on August 12, 2010 in Halloween by

Ever since it debuted in 2008, Halloween Haunt at California’s Great America has proved to be one of the most popular times of year for the park.  Each year the park continues to add new shows and mazes.  New for this year will be “Black Widow’s Cavern”, a Halloween themed overlay to the park’s log flume.  What was once an old...

Planet Snoopy for All!

Posted on August 9, 2010 in News by

Just 2 days after Valleyfair announced their plans to add Planet Snoopy for the 2011 season, both Dorney Park and Worlds of Fun announced similar plans to add Planet Snoopy themed areas to the parks.  After proving to be a success at five parks this year, it appears Cedar Fair has made so that all Cedar Fair parks will now...

Valleyfair 2011: Planet Snoopy

Posted on August 6, 2010 in News by

Today, Valleyfair announced they will be adding Planet Snoopy to the park for 2011.  The family friendly area will feature plenty of rides for children of all ages to enjoy.  With a planned 14 rides and attractions, the $9 million dollar investment is expected to be the highlight of the 2011 season.  Planet Snoopy will not just add new rides,...