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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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Director Rian Johnson, wearing sunglasses, relaxes on rocky terrain beside a film camera while crew members work in the background, offering Star Wars fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Last Jedi as Lucasfilm’s VFX team brings digital Porgs to life for a memorable scene.

“The Last Jedi” director Rian Johnson to helm Daniel Craig mystery “Knives Out” before next “Star Wars” project

Back in November, prior to the release of Lucasfilm’s highly successful but divisive “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” the company announced that the... Read more.
Entertainment, Movies & TV, Movies, Star Wars
Dark Entities at Knott’s Scary Farm features two costumed performers in blue suits floating down a shadowy, sci-fi hallway illuminated by stark lights. The chilling atmosphere and bold “Dark Entities” signage capture the immersive, eerie experience guests expect from the iconic Halloween event at Knott’s Berry Farm.

VIDEO: Knott’s Scary Farm announces new mazes, much more for 2018 Halloween event at Knott’s Berry Farm

Southern California Halloween fans know they have countless options when it comes to having fun during the spookiest season, but true haunt aficionados have learned... Read more.
Theme Parks, Merchandise, Haunted Attractions, Knott's Berry Farm
Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Throwback Month features Disney’s “Enchanted,” “Flubber,” more at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre

Prepare to step back in time to revisit some relatively recent Disney classics at Hollywood’s beloved El Capitan Theatre, located just across Hollywood Boulevard... Read more.
The Walt Disney Company, Movies & TV, Movies, Events
Kids in swimsuits head toward the iconic blue water slide at Disneyland Resort Anaheim, with the resort hotel and swaying palm trees completing the classic Disney vacation scene.

Disneyland Resort hits “reset button” in relationship with Anaheim, eliminating $267 million in tax benefits

It has been a tumultuous couple of months for the relationship between Disneyland Resort and its home town of Anaheim, California, where the park has resided for... Read more.
Walt Disney World, The Walt Disney Company, Disneyland Resort, Theme Parks, Hotel