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  • Park guest sporting glasses and a bright red cap beams in front of the main plaza fountain, with colorful themed buildings and lush landscaping creating a lively amusement park atmosphere.

    After growing up on Long Island, Mike has spent his adult life in Southern California. He’s been fascinated by theme parks since a very early age, and has contributed to Inside the Magic since April of 2015. His other interests include Star Wars, LEGO, and The Muppets.

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Jack-o’-lanterns with menacing, glowing faces illuminate the nighttime at Knott’s Scary Farm, creating a chilling Halloween vibe that fans of Southern California’s most iconic fright experience will instantly recognize.

REVIEW: Knott’s Scary Farm remains the ideal Southern California Halloween theme park event for the 2016 season

A couple weeks ago, when I attended opening night of Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights, I left the event having enjoyed myself but wondering... Read more.
Theme Parks, Haunted Attractions, Knott's Berry Farm
A guest displays a Hitchhiking Ghosts tiki mug inside Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, surrounded by the immersive, island-inspired decor of this popular Disney World tiki bar, softly illuminated for a cozy adventure.

PHOTOS: Hitchhiking Ghosts tiki mug spotted at Walt Disney World, reportedly available to purchase soon at Trader Sam’s

UPDATE: As of October 4th the mug has now gone on sale at Trader Sam’s at Walt Disney World Grim-grinning ghosts are coming out to socialize at Trader Sam’s... Read more.
Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Theme Parks, Disney Vacation Club
Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland decked out with giant Mickey pumpkin decorations for Halloween, surrounded by excited guests enjoying the sunny day and lively atmosphere of Mickey’s Halloween Party.

VIDEOS: Mickey’s Halloween Party returns to Disneyland with playful ghouls, fireworks and a fun new parade

Over the past few decades, nighttime Halloween events have become a theme park mainstay during the fall season, beginning with Knott’s Scary Farm, then expanding... Read more.
Disneyland Resort, Theme Parks
Two people sit across from each other playing a live chess game on a small table. They are outdoors near a body of water with lush greenery in the background. The person on the left wears a floral shirt, and the person on the right, channeling Queen of Katwe vibes, sports a yellow cardigan.

REVIEW: Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” is an inspirational, if by-the-numbers, biopic about a Ugandan chess champion

Chess is a difficult thing to portray on screen in an exciting way. It’s a game of strategy that exists largely within the players’ heads, and interpreting... Read more.
The Walt Disney Company, Movies & TV, Movies, Reviews
Hollywood Tower Hotel

VIDEO: “Hollywood Tower Hotel” sign has been removed from The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney California Adventure

Once again, the rumors were true. Over the weekend, word began to spread that the “Hollywood Tower Hotel” sign might be removed from Disney California... Read more.
Disneyland Resort, Theme Parks
Halloween Horror Nights 2016

Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Terrifying Of Halloween Horror Nights 2016 at Universal Studios Hollywood

Halloween season is here in Southern California, and that means theme Park fans are beginning to flock to the local haunts to get an early start on their annual... Read more.
Theme Parks, Universal Studios Hollywood, Haunted Attractions
Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse statue at Disneyland, surrounded by festive Halloween pumpkins, with Sleeping Beauty Castle providing a magical backdrop.

VIDEOS: Halloween season returns to Disneyland with spooky decorations and the delightful Haunted Mansion Holiday

It’s that time of year again! Fall is descending on Southern California, and that can mean only one thing for local theme park fans: Halloween season! Every... Read more.
Disneyland Resort, Theme Parks